Chapter 117 Let them work things out on their own.
On the top floor of Lexing Island, in the huge circular conference room, the atmosphere was solemn yet unusually lively.
Ruan Yao sat next to Huo Jing, her back ramrod straight.
This was the first time she had attended a high-level corporate meeting of this caliber as a project leader.
The atmosphere was somewhat somber during the first half of the meeting.
Several senior directors pointed out the performance reports of other projects, their words always carrying a hint of criticism.
Finally, it was Lexing Island's turn to give a project presentation.
When the PowerPoint presentation with the "Summer Wonderland" logo appeared on the big screen, Ruan Yao clearly felt that the atmosphere in the conference room changed.
Li Si, as the data presenter, had a barely perceptible excitement in her voice.
"...In summary, the 'Summer Wonderland' project sold out its first batch of 100,000 units within 72 hours of its official launch, with total sales amounting to 18.73 million yuan."
Li Si paused, took a deep breath, and dropped an even bigger bombshell.
"As of 9:00 AM today, the total pre-sale orders through the official website and various channels have exceeded 50 million yuan. Based on backend data analysis, the total revenue of this product line is expected to be no less than 90 million yuan in the next quarter."
"Whoosh—"
A collective gasp and gasps filled the conference room.
A director who had been leaning back in his chair with his eyes closed suddenly sat up straight, pushed up his reading glasses, as if trying to see the astonishing number on the PowerPoint presentation.
"Ninety million in a quarter?" he muttered to himself, his tone full of disbelief. "And this is just a new IP?"
This isn't selling toys, it's printing money!
At this moment, a director surnamed Zhang, who was sitting opposite the head of the table, cleared his throat and spoke first.
He was one of the directors who vehemently opposed the "Summer Wonderland" project at the initial project initiation meeting, citing "unclear market prospects and excessive risks."
"Amazing, truly amazing!" Chairman Zhang said with a broad smile, looking in Ruan Yao's direction. "I have to admit, this old man of mine misjudged her."
He made no attempt to downplay his initial objections, adopting an extremely humble attitude.
"At first, I thought Miss Ruan was too young and her ideas were too bold. Now it seems that it's not that you're bold, but that I'm too old and can't keep up with your young people's thinking! This project fully proves that Miss Ruan has unique vision and extraordinary courage!"
Immediately afterwards, another executive who had initially questioned her qualifications, saying she was "too inexperienced to handle the heavy responsibility of an S-level project," also chimed in.
"Yes, yes, the younger generation is truly surpassing the older. Ms. Ruan's grasp of Generation Z's consumer psychology is simply textbook-level. After the meeting, I must ask Ms. Ruan for her advice."
For a moment, the conference room was filled with praise and compliments.
Those doubts and disdain that were once written on their faces have now turned into the warmest smiles.
Ruan Yao maintained a polite smile throughout, listening attentively without being humble or arrogant.
She knew perfectly well that these people weren't praising her; they were praising the impressive number.
The business world is cold and realistic.
Performance is the loudest slap in the face, and also the hardest pass.
At the end of the meeting, the group announced that it would give a huge bonus to all members of the "Summer Wonderland" project team, and Ruan Yao, as the person in charge, would receive the largest part of it.
At the same time, the board of directors unanimously approved a threefold increase in resources invested in Lexing Island to fully support the development of the IP.
Those directors who initially opposed her spending are now going to great lengths to persuade her to spend even more money.
This feeling is actually not bad.
The meeting ended and the crowd dispersed.
Li Si and several core members of the project team immediately surrounded them excitedly.
"Team leader! Did you hear that number the CFO just mentioned? My God, I've never seen so many zeros in my life!"
"We've really struck it rich! Team leader, you're my only sister!"
Seeing everyone's excitement, Ruan Yao was also infected by their excitement and smiled. She clapped her hands to signal everyone to be quiet.
"Regarding the handling of Creative Toys and Zhao Yan, President Huo has given me the final say."
Everyone fell silent and stared at her.
“My decision is,” Ruan Yao said calmly but clearly, “to file a lawsuit against Creative Toys with the most severe commercial fraud and copyright infringement clauses, demanding that they compensate us for all our losses, as well as three times the punitive damages. At the same time, we will pursue Zhao Yan’s full criminal liability for leaking trade secrets.”
She paused, then added the last sentence.
"We will not accept any form of reconciliation or mediation."
The air was silent for two seconds, then erupted into cheers even more enthusiastic than before.
"Team leader, you're awesome! That's exactly how it should be done! We can't be soft on these kinds of scoundrels!"
"That's right! They must pay the price!"
The team's morale reached its peak at this moment.
After dispelling the excitement of the crowd, Ruan Yao was about to return to her office when Huo Jing called her back.
"Come to my office."
In Huo Jing's office, the blinds were half-drawn, letting in soft light.
"sit."
Huo Jing leaned back in the large leather chair, her hands clasped together, her gaze lingering on the dazzling diamond ring on Ruan Yao's ring finger for several seconds.
“Tsk,” she raised an eyebrow, her tone teasing, “Our wooden stake has finally decided to spend some money? This stone looks pretty big.”
Ruan Yao's cheeks flushed instantly. She instinctively wanted to hide her hands, but then felt it would be too deliberate, so she could only nod somewhat embarrassedly.
"Was Moonlight Island fun? Did he bully you?" Huo Jing asked casually, but she was actually observing her reaction.
The moment Moonlight Island was mentioned, Ruan Yao's eyes lit up, and her face beamed with undisguised sweetness.
"No, he's very good to me. Auntie, you have no idea how beautiful the sunrise is there..."
She began to recount the interesting things that happened during her trip, showing no resentment or displeasure whatsoever because Huo Yanzhi had concealed the scandal.
Huo Jing listened quietly, the slight unease in her heart ultimately suppressed by the radiant happiness on her niece-in-law's face.
Seeing her so sweet and trusting, completely immersed in love, Huo Jing sighed softly in her heart.
Her nephew's controlling and protective instincts towards Ruan Yao had reached a point that even she, as his aunt, felt were somewhat excessive.
but--
Huo Jing sighed inwardly. Oh well, let the young people figure things out on their own.
"Alright, alright, stop showing off your love in front of me." She interrupted Ruan Yao with a smile, "Work is work, life is life, try to find a balance."
As she spoke, she took another document from the drawer and handed it over.
That was a formal letter of appointment.
Ruan Yao took it with a puzzled look, and when she saw the bold text on it, she was stunned.
[Appointment: Ms. Ruan Yao is appointed Creative Director of 'Lexing Island,' a subsidiary of the Huo Group, effective immediately.]
Creative Director.
Independently responsible for a completely new product line.
Ruan Yao held the warm letter of appointment, her fingertips trembling slightly.
An unprecedented and immense sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, like a warm tide, instantly enveloped her.
She recalled the boast she had made to Huo Yanzhi a long time ago.
She said she wanted to personally earn 15 billion for the Fok family.
At the time, it felt like an unattainable dream.
But now, she looked at the heavy appointment letter in her hand and the performance report that was soaring.
She suddenly felt that her goal wasn't so far away after all.
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