Yao Kehan is now 45 years old and has never experienced such an embarrassing moment.
For the past ten years, he has been telling people that they need to understand current affairs and be humble. In the past ten years, he has also been the one to whom others have bowed, the one who has been their "current affairs."
Unexpectedly, it was a 20-year-old girl who told him silently with the greatest embarrassment in her life—
You have to bow your head.
He didn't want to give in, but he had no choice. Runjia Investment was a giant in the industry, and if he left Runjia, he would never find a better position.
Yao Kehan clenched his fists for a moment, took a deep breath, and tried to force a smile. "Xiang Dong, I..."
Before he could finish his words, the door of the conference room opened and several security guards rushed in.
"Mr. Yao, this is our company's conference room. Please leave if you are not welcome."
This was the first sentence everyone at the group's headquarters said to him after he walked in. Yao Kehan looked at the young woman in a black suit sitting in the chairman's chair, and suddenly panic filled his heart.
"Mr. Xiang, I was wrong. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do it. It was all Xiang Yongkang's fault... He was the one who told me to do it! Please forgive me! I resigned as a joke! I'm withdrawing my resignation now. Mr. Xiang, please give it back to me!"
After all, he was the former vice president of the group, so the security guards were always worried and kept persuading him, "Mr. Yao, please leave first and don't make things difficult for us..."
"No, I'm not leaving. I'm still going to serve Runjia Investment!" Yao Kehan shook off the security guard's hand, trying to maintain a smile. He said loudly, "Mr. Xiang, you've just taken over Runjia Investment, and you don't know yet, but my abilities are recognized by the entire business community. In the entire Runjia Investment, there's no one more suitable to be the Vice President of Business than me. My resignation was just a joke. Mr. Xiang, you understand the overall situation. You will forgive this harmless joke and small mistake, right?"
He kept repeating, asking, "You'll forgive me, right?"
Xiang Wanwan didn't want to pay attention to him, but there are always such people in the world. If you want to let him go, he will jump on your deathbed.
"A harmless joke? Mr. Yao, to you, embarrassing me at my grandfather's funeral, teaming up with my enemies, and shouting at me in front of all the directors and executives was just a harmless joke? So you think that a resignation letter that has already been submitted and submitted to the Human Resources Department for processing can be forgotten with just a simple regret?"
Yao Kehan was stunned by her question.
He just wanted to find an excuse, just wanted a way out, just wanted to continue to stay in Runjia Investment. Only then did he realize that what Xiang Wanwan cared about most was not his cooperation with Xiang Yongkang.
To her, Xiang Yongkang was nothing, not even her rival. What bothered her was that he had caused trouble at her grandfather's funeral.
The others present finally understood.
It turns out that in Xiang Wanwan's heart, the most important person is always her grandfather.
That is the dragon ball under her chin, her dragon's reverse scale.
"Mr. Xiang, I didn't mean it..." Yao Kehan wanted to explain, but Xiang Wanwan interrupted him rudely.
"As for your ability... Mr. Yao, based on what you've said, I seriously doubt your ability. You don't even know the company's rules and regulations. Or, what do you think of Runjia Investment? If you want to leave, I won't stop you from resigning, but I think you should consider your own weight."
This statement almost directly points out that Yao Kehan has problems with his personal abilities and is therefore unfit for the position.
Yao Kehan was most proud of his abilities, so how could he bear such words? He immediately blurted out, "What do you know? In the entire Runjia Investment, who dares to take over my business?"
Xiang Wanwan's lips curled up slightly without any warmth.
Did he really not know? Which of these executives and directors would be so easy to deal with? They were watching her fight him and Xiang Yongkang, hoping to see both sides suffer, and then reap the benefits?
As expected, as soon as Yao Kehan finished speaking, a director asked, "Is it true that Mr. Yao resigned?"
This is Director Huo Guoxiang, who has close ties with the Human Resources Department. He calls him "Mr. Yao", which seems like he's asking a question even though he already knows the answer.
But Yao Kehan was already flustered, thinking he was going to speak up for himself, but unexpectedly, the HR department immediately replied, "Yes, we're already processing your resignation."
Director Huo deliberately asked again: "But Mr. Yao is our vice president. Logically, the chairman's signature is required before this can be processed."
This time, the person in charge of the board's office answered: "Everyone, the day after Mr. Du passed away, Chairman Xiang began handling the inheritance procedures, with equity inheritance being the first one to be handled. According to regulations, Miss Xiang Wanwan became our group's largest shareholder and chairman of our company on the afternoon of the third day after Mr. Du's death. That afternoon, Assistant Pei came to our company to handle some formalities and also stated that due to Mr. Du's passing, Miss Xiang needed to take a few days of bereavement leave."
Everyone in the conference room looked over, and many of them had anger in their eyes.
In other words, the board of directors had already been Xiang Wanwan's people for a long time? They had kept the matter a secret, completely hidden from the entire company!
The head of the board office remained calm and fearlessly accepted all the gazes.
She wasn't Xiang Wanwan's person. She was promoted by the late chairman, Du Jingyuan. If she didn't help Du Jingyuan's successor, would she switch sides and join someone else? What good would that do for her?
She continued, "Although Director Xiang is on bereavement leave, the company's operations continue, and her signature is valid. Our board office, in accordance with company regulations, stamped Mr. Yao's resignation letter and sent it to the Human Resources Department."
Seeing the blame flying in their face, the HR department quickly spoke up, "We're unaware of all the details involved. We're simply following the rules and regulations. Mr. Yao's resignation letter has been signed by the chairman and stamped by the board of directors. We see no reason not to follow it, so we did carry out the resignation process. The HR department is only responsible for handling resignation issues. Specific handovers will need to be handled by the respective departments."
The blame quickly fell on the security department. The security manager quickly said, "We've received news of Mr. Yao's resignation, but we haven't yet started collecting his employee card and other belongings. We let him take a break, and that's our fault. We didn't expect him to come back to the company after leaving."
The implication is, who knew Yao Kehan was so shameless? He announced his resignation in public, submitted his own resignation letter, and now he's here again, publicly demanding it back!
"I...this..." Yao Kehan experienced for the first time what it felt like to be pushed down by everyone. He was so angry that he was speechless.
Director Huo took the opportunity to say, "Since Mr. Yao has resigned, the position of Vice President is now vacant. Vice President Yao has worked at Runjia for ten years and wants to return to serve Runjia Investment. It's understandable that he can't leave Runjia. Then compete with the candidate proposed by everyone! With Mr. Yao's ability, even if he competes with others, he has an absolute advantage."
This old fox! Everyone couldn't help but curse inwardly. With just a few words, he turned the vice president position into a job opening. Yao Kehan was only thinking about competing within the group for the position! He must be trying to get his family in!
Everyone was waiting for Xiang Wanwan, the fearless troublemaker, to confront Director Huo, but unexpectedly, Xiang Wanwan actually nodded.
"Director Huo is right. Since everyone is here today, let's make our recommendations now."
After she finished speaking, she paused as if gasping for breath and pressed her chest.
Pei Xingyao immediately handed over the medicinal tea, and the light, rich, and sweet aroma immediately wafted through. Everyone couldn't help but think of the recent rumors, and at the same time, they all thought, is this the Dragon Dew Fruit Tea that had become so popular overnight?
Then, everyone thought of the rumor - Xiang Wanwan spent 300 million to buy a Nanming Lihuo Ganoderma lucidum.
She will not live long, and Runjia is a gold mine. Just a bite of it will make hundreds of millions of dollars.
Everyone's thoughts were racing. Several directors and executives, already prepared, were practically saying the name on their lips. Yao Kehan was almost shouting, "Me! I recommend myself! I want to compete!"
At this moment, Xiang Wanwan put down her teacup and said, "As the chairman, I will be the first one to recommend Mr. Wei Nanrong."
Who? Everyone in the conference room who was about to speak fell silent.
Who is she talking about?
Wei Nanrong?
"No... Impossible!" Yao Kehan cried out, "You've only been back at the wealthy family for less than ten days. How could you possibly hire Wei Nanrong?"
Xiang Wanwan frowned. Pei Xingyao raised his hand and gestured for the people in the board office to pass out Wei Nanrong's resume. At the same time, he shouted in a deep voice, "Security Department!"
He and Xiang Wanwan had a very similar temperament, both exuding a coldness, but Xiang Wanwan was frail and her voice was thin and weak, conveying a gloomy chill. Pei Xingyao's voice, on the other hand, had the clarity and murderous intent of a clash of swords.
As soon as these words were spoken, the security guards dared not delay any longer. Regardless of Yao Kehan's connections in the company or his previous status, two of them came up and carried him away, one on each side.
The conference room was on the same floor as the chairman's office. When I walked to the elevator, the door just opened and a gray-haired man walked out.
Yao Kehan felt as if his world had been bombarded, and his voice became hoarse from screaming.
"You...Wei Nanrong!"
The sound reached the conference room and everyone stopped what they were doing.
Wei Nanrong? He really came? Did Xiang Wanwan really invite him out?
So the candidate they proposed...
We can only force him into the position of vice president.
However, Xiang Wanwan had already sent out Wei Nanrong's resume, and Wei Nanrong had already arrived, but they hadn't made any preparations. What would the outside world say about them then?
Xiang Wanwan saw through everyone who had ulterior motives and couldn't help laughing in her heart.
This group of so-called high-ranking officials, wealthy families, and well-known people are really strange. They clearly have done countless bad things and hidden so many evil things in secret, but they still want to save face in front of others.
She had calculated this, so she specially called Wei Nanrong over.
Xiang Wanwan deliberately asked, "Has everyone seen Wei Nanrong's resume? Do you have any comments? Does anyone have any recommendations for other candidates?"
Things have developed to this point, who else can make suggestions? And who can compare with Wei Nanrong?
The meeting room was silent.
"If not... the vice president in charge of business operations is crucial to the company's business development and can't be absent for too long. As chairman, I will appoint Mr. Wei Nanrong as vice president. As a matter of urgency, I believe the HR department will handle the onboarding procedures after this meeting. Assistant Pei, please invite him in."
Xiang Wanwan smiled faintly and leaned back in her chair, holding her tea, and said slowly, "I don't know anything about the operation of the company yet. I need to ask Vice President Wei to listen to it so that I can understand it clearly."
After she finished speaking, Pei Xingyao walked out personally without her instructions.
"Vice President Wei, the chairman invites you in to attend the meeting."
Runjia Investment was a giant in the industry, and Wei Nanrong had some inside knowledge of its operations, knowing how complex they were. That day, when Xiang Wanwan said she could offer him the vice president position, Wei Nanrong hadn't believed her. So, when Xiang Wanwan called him over today, Wei Nanrong assumed it was to encourage her.
Unexpectedly, I took up my position as soon as I arrived at Runjia Investment.
Not only did Xiang Wanwan drive away the ambitious Xiang Yongkang and the arrogant Yao Kehan in one go, but she also dealt with a group of directors and executives who each had their own ulterior motives?
Wei Nanrong looked at Pei Xingyao with confusion, thinking he had heard it wrong.
Pei Xingyao also looked at him coldly.
He knew Wei Nanrong was very capable. In his previous life, Ding Zhiyuan had relied on Wei Nanrong's abilities to drive out Yao Kehan and Xiang Yongkang. But what did it matter if he was capable? This was Ding Zhiyuan's man!
Humph, he hasn't had the chance to show all the things he has learned. She doesn't know his abilities, so she doesn't believe that he alone is enough.
Later, he would make her understand.
It would also take away all her admiration for this man.
However, even after comforting himself in this way, Pei Xingyao was still in a bad mood, and his tone was three points colder when he spoke: "Whether Mr. Wei is willing or not, whether he dares or not, is just a matter of words. Don't waste time, the young lady is fighting alone in there."
Is this guy mocking him for being cowardly? Wei Nanrong couldn't help but laugh, raised his hand to make a gesture of invitation, and strode into the meeting room.
As soon as he entered, everyone in the conference room looked at him. The atmosphere was filled with suspicion and calculation, which made Wei Nanrong feel uncomfortable. However, one of the eyes was gentle and trusting, which calmed Wei Nanrong down.
He stood calmly in front of the second chair in the conference room and introduced himself calmly: "Hello everyone, I am Wei Nanrong. It is my honor to work with you. From now on, let us work hard together to create a better future for Runjia."
After saying this, he bowed gracefully.
Before he stood up, Wei Nanrong heard a burst of soft applause.
It’s Xiang Wanwan.
She was very weak and the applause was very light, but the smile on her face and the look in her eyes made Wei Nanrong feel very confident.
This feeling is so rare.
Wei Nanrong had served many CEOs throughout his life, and after achieving fame, he developed a certain air of aloofness. Every time he took a position, he felt he wasn't just working for money, but rather someone begging him for a job. But this time, Wei Nanrong unexpectedly sensed a look of appreciation and trust in a young woman's eyes.
She actually became his confidence.
In a split second, another round of applause rang out. This one was crisp and powerful, completely echoing Xiang Wanwan's applause, like the strongest support.
It was her assistant Pei Xingyao.
Following his applause, more participants applauded. In a moment, the conference room was filled with warm applause, as if everyone welcomed him.
But Wei Nanrong paid a little attention and realized that Xiang Wanwan had only killed the directors and senior executives by surprise. When these people were ready, they would attack his position and bring him down.
Wei Nanrong secretly took note, noting down the names of those present who harbored ill intentions. When the meeting ended, he followed Xiang Wanwan to the chairman's office. As soon as the door closed, Wei Nanrong said, "Chairman Xiang, things are not going smoothly within the company. There are a few people you need to pay attention to..."
The rest of the words were stopped by Xiang Wanwan's raised hand.
"Uncle Wei—you and Grandpa are friends, so you don't mind if I call you that in private?"
Wei Nanrong shook his head: "I don't mind, it's my honor."
"Okay." Xiang Wanwan raised her hand and asked Pei Xingyao to make tea. She smiled and said, "This is our first time working together. We need some time to get to know each other and increase our trust. I think, until we trust each other enough to be open-minded, we can just be ordinary superiors and subordinates, and let our relationship be just a ruthless and simple financial transaction. How about that?"
Wei Nanrong was stunned. What did a ruthless money transaction mean?
"We should each fulfill our respective job responsibilities. You don't have to treat me like the sole survivor of my benefactor and constantly protect me. Just fulfill your responsibilities and don't let anyone else in the company find fault with you in a few days and force me to fire you. That's all that's needed."
Xiang Wanwan handed the brewed tea to him and raised her eyes.
"How about it? Vice President Wei, can you agree to it?"
Her pupils were very black, and when she looked up at someone from below, she had a sense of being able to see straight into their heart, leaving them with nothing to hide. This kind of penetration was one-way; when looking into those eyes, others couldn't see anything clearly.
There is only endless, bottomless darkness.
In an instant, Xiang Nanrong understood.
She was saying that she was his superior first, and then his junior. Between them, the prerequisite was that he had to obey orders and not meddle in her affairs, and then he would care about her safety and give her advice.
The decision-making power and control are in her hands, and he cannot make decisions without her permission.
This power... Is this the woman that Mr. Du must get back, the one he wants to hand over his assets to even though she hasn't received any wealthy education?
Wei Nanrong was seven parts convinced and three parts worried.
I am worried that although she is talented, beautiful and scheming, she loses because she is too young and in poor health.
But at the moment, Wei Nanrong was lowering his head.
He took the tea and replied respectfully, "Yes."
Xiang Wanwan was finally satisfied and chatted with him about company matters over tea.
Runjia Investment actually has professional managers and a professional management team, so the chairman doesn't have to handle many things personally. Therefore, even though my grandfather had been recuperating for a long time, Runjia's daily operations were not affected, and the stock price did not fluctuate significantly.
However, if power is delegated for too long, people will develop unreasonable expectations, just like when ancient kings delegated too much power, the princes would easily rebel. Ever since my grandfather fell ill, his control over Runjia has been getting worse day by day.
Wei Nanrong reminded her, and Xiang Wanwan was also very clear about it. She felt that although many things needed to be carefully planned, it was more important to wait for an opportunity. She didn't want to move until the time was right.
What's more, she has a very important matter to deal with.
So, when Wei Nanrong reminded her of everything, Xiang Wanwan just smiled and didn't make any decision immediately.
"Okay, I get it, Vice President Wei. For the next period of time, I'm completely relying on you. Don't let anyone say that the first major decision I made after taking over the company was a major mistake."
"I understand." Wei Nanrong nodded.
He not only understood how important his position as vice president was, but also understood that he was only a vice president and could not make decisions for her as the chairman.
Xiang Wanwan was very satisfied. She personally escorted Wei Nanrong out of the office and called the person in charge of the board office in.
"Mr. Xiang." Secretary Dong knocked on the door and came in.
Xiang Wanwan looked at her.
Runjia Investment's secretary to the board was Dong Shuqing, a 40-year-old woman with black-framed glasses and her hair tied back in a bun. At first glance, she looked like a typical housewife, virtuous and kind. But Xiang Wanwan knew she was incredibly capable at work; otherwise, her grandfather wouldn't have given her this position.
Unfortunately, in the original novel, Ding Zhiyuan thinks that secretaries and assistants are his reserve harem, just for him to tease and even have sex with at any time. Therefore, wherever Ding Zhiyuan goes, the secretaries and assistants there will be replaced by young and beautiful women.
Dong Shuqing was eliminated in the first round by Ding Zhiyuan due to her age. Despite her abilities, she had no choice but to resign. Disheartened, she simply quit her job and returned home to be a housewife.
Xiang Wanwan really felt that it was a great pity.
You are talented, ambitious and have ideals, so why do you want to be a housewife?
On their first day together, Xiang Wanwan didn't want to get too involved and simply said, "Secretary Dong, please take good care of me from now on. I know Grandpa only hired you because of your abilities, so I hope you won't doubt yourself or give up on your career because of the rumors out there."
"Okay, Dong." Dong Shuqing nodded.
Xiang Wanwan asked about some daily matters before letting Dong Shuqing leave.
She knew that Dong Shuqing only regarded this conversation as an ordinary greeting and did not take it seriously, so she was not in a hurry.
Xiang Wanwan turned her chair around, facing the city's bustling business district. Gazing at the bright sun outside the window, she mentally asked, "System, are you planning to calculate the rewards and balance?"
The system's voice said, "Congratulations to the host for successfully resisting the 'Ganoderma Auction' incident. This operation changes the storylines of two characters, and you gain 200 Awakening Points. Congratulations to the host for successfully resisting the 'Director's Position' incident. This operation changes the storylines of three characters, and you gain 300 Awakening Points. The current balance is 650 Awakening Points."
Xiang Wanwan didn't have time to calculate the balance correctly, she just asked, "System, how many plot points are needed to obtain the hidden plot?"
She wants to find a hidden plot.
She was certain that her mother Du Qingjia's death and her getting lost that year were definitely not accidents!
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