Chapter 13: Inconsistency
As soon as Fu Chengyun walked out of the elevator, Assistant Lin came running to greet him. He took the bag from Fu Chengyun, followed him respectfully, and whispered:
"Mr. Fu, the board meeting will begin on time at 9 o'clock. Your schedule today will be postponed to the afternoon."
"Yeah." Fu Chengyun wasn't surprised. He had gone too far this time. Fu Chen wouldn't just sit there and wait for death. He would definitely find a way to suppress him.
Fu Chen holds the largest share of shares and has absolute say among shareholders, and the board of directors is his greatest weapon.
However, compared to Fu Chen and Fu Linyu, he was more concerned about the project in Chengxi that was about to be completed. This was his first project since taking the position of CEO, and he had followed it through from start to finish, doing everything himself. Needless to say, the hard work and fatigue involved were naturally very considerable, but of course the final profits were also very considerable.
He also had a selfish motive for this project, as 5% of the profits would go directly into his personal account. This was also a way for him to pave the way for his own future independence from Fu Chen's control.
The two of them walked quickly into the office. Assistant Lin tactfully closed the door before saying, "The signing ceremony for the Chengxi project is scheduled for 3 p.m."
"Okay." Fu Chengyun raised his hand to signal her that she could go out, but this smart and capable woman rarely moved.
Assistant Lin held up his phone, his attitude somewhat hesitant. "Mr. Fu, have you seen the trending searches?"
"What trending search?" Although Fu Chengyun knew how to use public opinion to build momentum, he never actively paid attention to gossip. Seeing her hesitant, he had a bad feeling.
After taking the phone, Fu Chengyun was stunned.
A ridiculous text received over 10,000 hits and suddenly made it into the top three of the financial list.
[The second son of the Fu family makes a scene at the wedding, and the beautiful daughter-in-law rushes to her feet in anger to protect her husband]
The post also included a photo. In the photo, Ning Che was being held by Lin Zhi and Li Zi, one on each side, with his long legs raised high, kicking Fu Linyu, who was lying on the ground.
Everyone's expression was very interesting. Linzhi was distressed, Lizi was shocked, and Fu Linyu, like a stray dog, turned his head and glared at Ning Che with a vicious look.
The beautiful daughter-in-law, who was angry, was not furious. Her beautiful face was filled with a sense of satisfaction as if she had vented her anger and an almost pathological and hideous pleasure.
Do you like hitting people so much?
It seems that you showed mercy when you hit me.
Fu Chengyun subconsciously touched his chest and slid his fingers down.
The battles between wealthy families are always what everyone likes to watch, and unsurprisingly, the comment section is very lively.
"Wow! Mr. Fu's omega is both good-looking and patient."
"It's so satisfying to get revenge right away."
'You know what a rich little pepper is?'
"Mr. Fu is blessed. Tsk tsk tsk tsk..."
He rolled his eyes and said, "Do you want this blessing?"
"Old man knows?" Fu Chengyun returned the phone to Assistant Lin and took a sip of the hot tea on the table.
Assistant Lin replied, "We heard from our people that the old chairman is very unhappy. He called the second young master over early this morning. The two of them talked for a long time in the study. They should come together today."
"Yeah." Fu Chengyun knew what was going on. He gave Assistant Lin a few instructions on what to pay attention to when signing the contract in the afternoon and then let him leave.
On the computer screen was the contract to be signed in the afternoon, and Fu Chengyun was making the final confirmation while drinking tea.
The white mist rising from the teacup blocked the light from the screen and also blocked the gloom that was gradually rising in those eyes.
There are only two paths ahead: one is to clear all obstacles and completely control the group. The other is to accumulate sufficient funds and leave gracefully to start a new business.
No matter which side he chooses, it will be a thorny road, but he will never continue to be Fu Chen's obedient puppet, and will never repeat his mother's mistakes.
The electric curtains opened automatically at that time. It was almost nine o'clock, but it was still dark outside the window.
Fu Chengyun stood at the window on the 38th floor and looked out. The clouds were crowded together in a dark mass, and the air pressure was very low. It should be raining soon.
He straightened his suit, stood up and left the office.
The long table in the conference room was filled with board members. Fu Chen sat at the head of the table, flanked by Fu Chengyun and Fu Linyu. The administrator placed cups of hot tea beside the leaders and bowed before leaving.
Fu Chen cleared his throat, his tone calm and emotionless, like the calm before the storm. "Today's impromptu board meeting is mainly to announce two things."
"First, Fu Linyu will serve as the group's vice president, sharing some of Cheng Yun's work."
"Secondly, Cheng Yun just got married, and the omega at home is not one to worry about." After saying that, he glanced at his eldest son inconspicuously.
Fu Chengyun was truly embarrassed about the "unreliable omega at home" issue, and could only swallow his anger. His expression froze for a moment before returning to normal.
Fu Chen continued, "The Chengxi project is about to be signed. Lin Yu will represent the company at the signing ceremony, and will also follow up on the subsequent work."
The calm tone was like a thunderclap that struck Fu Chengyun.
The original intention of letting Fu Linyu intervene in the company was to give him a warning, and giving him a symbolic project was not too much. But why did it have to be the project in the west of the city?
Fu Linyu must also be present at the signing ceremony!
Could it be that the old man has discovered the trick?
Fu Chengyun felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave. He had planned everything, but he had never thought that the Chengxi project would be known to Fu Chen.
Those who participated in the West City Project were all veterans trained by him personally, and they were all trustworthy and reliable right-hand men.
Fu Chen was able to accurately target this project and strike him down at the source, which meant he must have been well prepared.
Could it be that there are Fu Chen's men among his men?
He glanced coldly at the other shareholders on the board. Everyone present cowered, fearing that a glance would expose them as innocent victims.
Seeing no one responded, Fu Chengyun turned his head and glanced at Fu Linyu.
The man's bruised neck still had a fresh bandage hanging around it, and Fu Chengyun's mood improved slightly. He put on a gentle smile and said, "Everything will be arranged by Dad."
"Okay." Fu Chen stood up and added, "The project in the west of the city will be signed this afternoon. I've already informed them. Lin Yu, please don't be late."
"Okay, Dad." Fu Linyu was about to stand up, but Fu Chen pushed him back into his chair. He kindly instructed, "If you're not feeling well, get more rest. Let your brother handle the overseas projects."
After saying that, he looked at Fu Chengyun leisurely.
There are only signs of progress in overseas projects. Whether they will succeed is uncertain, and whether they will be profitable is even more uncertain. Everything is in the air.
Now Fu Chen swapped their projects, giving the fat profit to Fu Linyu and leaving the tricky mess to himself.
Even a fool could see through the tricks, let alone the smart people in this room.
This is to use Fu Linyu's hand to disperse his own power, and the subtext is just short of shouting with a loudspeaker.
"Fu Chengyun, without my support you are nothing! If you don't behave, you will be kicked out!"
The blinds rustled in the breeze. Although the meeting room was quiet, Fu Chengyun felt it was deafening.
Fu Chen stood beside Fu Linyu, one hand on his shoulder, a loving father and a filial son. They both looked at Fu Chengyun, their eyes full of pride.
Fu Chengyun clenched his fists tightly and took a few inconspicuous deep breaths. The stinging pain in his palms maintained his remaining sanity.
I can't turn against him! I can't admit defeat! Fu Chen is still testing me. The more times like this, the more I need to stay calm!
He reminded himself over and over in his mind.
He almost exhausted all his strength to slowly stand up and brought the teacup in front of him to Fu Linyu. He pretended to be generous and said, "Congratulations to Linyu for closing a big deal."
Fu Linyu picked up the teacup with his unbroken left hand and drank it all in one gulp, not hiding the triumphant look on his face.
Fu Chengyun's surrender immediately cleared away the anger that had been pent up for several days. He was very happy to see his most capable eldest son being so obedient.
After all, the best servant is the most useful.
Fu Chen patted Fu Chengyun on the shoulder and said with relief: "As long as you admit your mistakes and correct them, you will still be a good boy to your father."
As the relationship between father and son was broken, everyone in the conference room finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After seeing Fu Chen off, Fu Chengyun did not stay for a moment. He quickly returned to the office and began to study the details of the overseas project.
It was a pity to give up his project, but he didn't have time to be depressed.
Fu Linyu was like a spy planted by Fu Chen in the company. He was on equal footing with him, sharing his power while also monitoring his every move.
He had to stand up in the shortest possible time and not give Fu Linyu any chance to take advantage.
Assistant Lin quickly gathered information about the overseas project and walked into the president's office carrying a thick stack of documents. He quickly reported the key points to Fu Chengyun and the time to meet with the developer.
In order to make progress as quickly as possible, she made an appointment for the earliest date, the day after tomorrow.
Fu Chengyun immediately convened a meeting of all the team members to develop a detailed plan. After a full day of intensive work, they finally came up with a prototype by midnight.
Fu Chengyun returned home late at night. He guessed that everyone was asleep, so he deliberately walked lightly when he stepped out of the elevator.
But things were different inside the villa.
Inside the three-story building, each floor was brightly lit. The hum of a vacuum cleaner emanated from the living room, where an aunt was cleaning up the broken glass on the floor.
Butler Li was standing by the sofa, holding a cotton swab and iodine in his hands.
"What's going on?"
Fu Chengyun walked over in two or three steps, snatched the cotton swab from Butler Li's hand and asked nervously, "Are you injured?"
"No, no." Butler Li waved his hands and took a step back.
A thin figure appeared behind Butler Li.
Her long hair draped over her body, a few strands tucked into her clothes, creating a stark contrast to her snow-white skin. A few strands of hair casually fell from her forehead to the side of her face, adding a touch of fragility and submissiveness to her.
Ning Che huddled on the sofa with his head tilted to one side. There was a tiny wound the size of a fingertip on the side of his slender neck.
The wound was very shallow, with only small blood beads oozing from the edges, and it was not serious.
But in Fu Chengyun's eyes, that insignificant touch of bright red was extremely glaring.
The two were still in a cold war. Seeing him standing there stupidly without saying anything, Ning Che instinctively thought the worst.
I am in a mess and injured now, Fu Chengyun must be so happy!
Tilting his neck did not prevent him from pretending to be imposing. Ning Che glanced at Fu Chengyun and snorted coldly.
The voice was neither loud nor soft, but enough to make Fu Chengyun feel his contempt.
The warm words that were swirling in his mouth immediately changed direction and said sarcastically: "Humph, evil will be punished!"
It was harsh, but true. Ning Che's fighting skills were superior to Fu Chengyun's, but he was no match for him in arguments.
He was speechless for a moment, stood up from the sofa angrily, and went upstairs with a cold face.
As the bedroom door slammed shut, Butler Li sighed in frustration and complained, "You say one thing and mean another. You'll regret it someday."
After finally getting a victory, Fu Chengyun finally saw the light. Looking at the bedroom door upstairs, he imagined that pretty face was full of frustration, and his mood improved.
Butler Li slapped him and said anxiously, "You're still in the mood to laugh! Something big happened at home!"
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