@吃瓜姐: [Shh][吃瓜] It's said that a certain daughter of a wealthy family who just returned is very assertive. My sister called him "Grandpa" for twenty years, but she couldn't even see him off on his final journey. I wonder if he would regret bringing her back if he knew about this, seeing the sisters turning against each other and the father and daughter becoming enemies.
Similar Weibo posts appeared on major marketing accounts almost simultaneously, all of which implied that Wanwan was heartless and ruthless.
It would have been fine if it was just marketing accounts, but even the leaders of several top wealthy families who had good relations with the Du family called and demanded to question the newly returned heir of the Du family about what was going on.
It is also said that the housekeeper Luo Zhen rejected all the requests with the excuse that "the eldest lady is not feeling well and has already rested."
In this case, it is inevitable that some people will be tempted.
The next day, Xiang Wanwan, wearing a black long-sleeved dress, accompanied by her special assistant Pei Xingyao, housekeeper Luo Zhen, family doctor Yu Jiani, and lawyer Zhu Kaiqi, went to the funeral home to express gratitude and condolences.
Du Jingyuan was the richest man in Jiangcheng, and he was known for his generosity and philanthropy. Many people sent wreaths, and ordinary celebrities simply couldn't get a spot. But half an hour after the memorial service began, almost no one showed up.
Yu Jiani was so puzzled by what she saw.
The Du family truly didn't have many relatives or collateral branches. It was fine if many wealthy families didn't come, but why were there so few people from even the Du family's Runjia Group? This was the chairman's memorial service, so did the executives still want to work?
Luo Zhen and others, however, saw it clearly.
Those people are watching.
The reason Runjia Investment Group used its official Weibo account to post that announcement yesterday was, firstly, because Xiang Wanwan, using her status as heir, had caught the public relations department off guard. Secondly, Xiang Wanwan only announced her status as the heir to the Du family's assets, without revealing her position within Runjia Investment, so the company's top executives turned a blind eye.
Some of them were already taking a wait-and-see approach, waiting for Xiang Wanwan and Xiang Yongkang to fight it out before following the winner. Some, however, were even more scheming, conspiring with Xiang Yongkang. Whether they were hoping to "follow the dragon's merits" or to become the boss themselves was even harder to say.
Luo Zhen was filled with worry, but just at this moment, there was a sudden commotion at the door.
"Get out of the way!" Xiang Yongkang's voice came, "I want to pay my respects to my father-in-law. Who dares to stop me? Don't you consider your identities?"
"Mr. Xiang... Mr. Xiang..." The bodyguards shouted and persuaded, with their hands open as if to stop him, but they retreated step by step towards the hall.
I don’t know who he is stopping or who he is protecting.
Xiang Wanwan frowned and said calmly, "I hope some people understand that you get paid by whoever you work for. I lived a very poor life for a long time, and I would never give a penny to my enemies. At the same time, I am also very democratic. I will never stop anyone who wants to leave."
The bodyguards were stunned.
What does the young lady mean by this?
Xiang Wanwan asked gently, "Whose money do you want to take?"
That is to say, if they don't stop Xiang Yongkang now, they are doing things for Xiang Yongkang, and the Du family... no, the eldest lady will not pay them salaries?
This would be more trouble than good! Xiang Yongkang was notoriously stingy. They helped Xiang Yongkang just to make some extra money. If they lost the Du family's job with an annual salary of hundreds of thousands and generous benefits because of Xiang Yongkang, how would the whole family live in the future?
How foolish! I almost picked up sesame seeds and lost the watermelon!
The bodyguards were shocked and sweat was dripping down their backs.
"Stop!" The bodyguard manager was the first to act, immediately stepping forward to stop him and saying, "Mr. Xiang, today is Mr. Du's memorial service. Please go back. If you have anything to say, please consult our eldest daughter. We can talk later."
With the manager demonstrating, the bodyguards followed suit and immediately formed a human wall to block the entrance to the hall.
The timing was just right, and none of Xiang Yongkang's group were allowed to come in.
Xiang Yongkang had no intention of actually forcing his way in. He stood at the door, spread his hands and said loudly, "Everyone, did you all see that?"
Xiang Wanwan had Pei Xingyao prepare the group behind Xiang Yongkang last night. At a glance, it was clear that the dozen or so middle-aged and elderly men were either veterans of Runjia Investment or heads of wealthy families. Needless to say, they were all persuaded by Xiang Yongkang to support him.
Sure enough, as soon as Xiang Yongkang finished speaking, a wealthy old man with gray hair came out, slammed his cane on the ground, and said with a squinting eye: "Yongkang, go in, I want to see who dares to stop me!"
He's quite arrogant.
Xiang Wanwan interjected, "I dare you. I told you not to let any of the Xiang family in."
The wealthy old man frowned, his face darkening as he cursed, "You traitor! How dare you deny your biological father in front of your grandfather's coffin? You're truly rebellious! If someone like you becomes the head of the Du family, I'll be the first to disown you!"
"It's fine as long as the law recognizes it. Do you need to acknowledge it?" Xiang Wanwan was terrible at comforting people, but she was great at scolding them. "Mind your own business. When will it be your turn to speak for the Du family? Sir, have you changed your last name to Du? Do your ancestors know? And you dare mention my grandfather? My grandfather knows in the afterlife that you claimed to be friends, but then embarrassed his designated heir at his memorial service. I hope he doesn't come to you in your dreams tonight to settle the score!"
The old man narrowed his eyes. "Okay, it seems you recognize my identity. Then let me tell you, you can take the money, but as a director, I absolutely do not agree with you joining the company, let alone you becoming the chairman! You are just a granddaughter..."
"Why? A granddaughter of mine, related by blood, isn't as dear to me as a son-in-law who remarried less than two years after his wife's death and has visited his deceased wife's grave twice in the past twenty years, right?" Xiang Wanwan interrupted him and nodded. "Okay, I heard Director Song's granddaughter is grown up now. I wish you such a good grandson-in-law."
"You..." Director Song scolded, "You are so smooth-talking and disrespectful to your elders. You are not worthy of being the chairman of Runjia Investment!"
Xiang Wanwan suddenly seemed furious: "You said I'm not worthy, so I'm not worthy? I insist on being the one, what can you do?"
"Childish! Ridiculous! I absolutely don't agree! This board of directors can only have you or me!" Director Song cursed.
As soon as he said that, he saw a gleam in the thin girl's eyes.
"Assistant Pei, did you hear that?" Xiang Wanwan ordered calmly, "Send a notice saying Mr. Song voluntarily gave up his board seat. Once I'm done with my grandfather's funeral, we'll hold a new election."
Pei Xingyao, who was following beside her, said: "Yes, Miss."
"No, what are you talking about?" Director Song shouted, "When did I give up my board seat?"
"Just now," Xiang Wanwan reminded. "You said you were on the board but I wasn't. Forgive me for reminding you, but I inherited all of my grandfather's assets, everything, including his shares in Runjia Investment. Director Song, since you're on the board, you must know that my grandfather holds 85% of the shares, right? Besides me, who else could be the chairman of Runjia Investment? Who else could possibly kick the chairman out of the board?"
Director Song's forehead immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
He was the third-largest shareholder, always dominating the board, and his usual tactic was "it's either him or me." He'd intended to use this to scare the little girl, but he hadn't expected a young woman without the upbringing of a wealthy family to know so much!
"Why?" Xiang Wanwan looked at his face and asked, "A 'macho' like you, you only acknowledge what's good for you and deny what's not?"
"I..." Director Song didn't dare to respond. He cursed incoherently, "For Lao Du's sake, I'll let it go. I'll settle the score with you later!"
Then he ran away in a hurry.
Xiang Yongkang was stunned. Director Song was old, accustomed to bullying, and his temper was easily flared. But he was the most senior and most senior of the reinforcements brought in. He had used his seniority and directorship to drive away countless people at Runjia Investment. Xiang Yongkang thought he could use Director Song's arrogance to force his way in, but to his surprise, Director Song was dismissed by Xiang Wanwan with just a few words!
"Wanwan, you...how can you be so arrogant!" Xiang Yongkang could only scold in vain: "He's an elder, how could you make him angry and leave!"
Xiang Wanwan's gaze was as cold and sharp as a sword. "Boss Xiang, you brought people to cause a scene at my grandfather's funeral, and you actually have the nerve to ask me this question? I advise you to leave now, otherwise..."
"Otherwise what?"
"If you dare to take one step through this gate, I'll have the security guards throw you out! You can try!" Xiang Wanwan said coldly, "Of course, you can also stand here. I won't care about you outside the gate."
“You...you...!” Xiang Yongkang has been in the business world for most of his life. He values friendship and face, otherwise he would not use his seniority to pressure Xiang Wanwan.
But who knew that Xiang Wanwan wouldn't eat anything at all!
"Little girl," the oldest man in the crowd said slowly, "Don't go too far. How can you treat your elders like this?"
"Those who respect me and my grandfather, I will acknowledge them as elders. Those who want to cause trouble and take a piece of meat from the Du family, just wait and see. Sometimes favors are spoiled and turned into a pretext, so it's better not to have them. I only want to say one thing." Xiang Wanwan raised her chin slightly.
"Ever since Grandpa passed away, I've been the head of the Du family. Anyone who crosses me is going after money and the Du family. Some people should consider how much capital they have to fight me. A hundred billion is something I can afford, but what about you? Can you afford it?"
"You're not that young, but you're so arrogant," another middle-aged man said unhappily. "Okay, let's see what you can do. Runjia Investment is yours alone! I'm quitting this position as Vice President! Let's see how you run the company!"
"You actually used such a big thing as the vice president's personnel change to make a fuss. It shows that you are really not suitable for this position. Before leaving get off work today, the resignation letter was sent to me, and I have pre-approved it." Xiang Wanwan said, looking around.
"If anyone else wants to leave, please do so. I've always believed that the company is a huge team. We don't need unity from top to bottom, but at least we should obey the rules and regulations and put the company's overall interests first. Positions and abilities are for serving the company and earning a salary, not for threatening the company or pursuing hidden secrets! Since someone wants to leave, I hope you find a better job. If you don't want to leave, and are still willing to work with me, the new chairman, and still accept my grandfather's will, then please come and see him off."
After she finished speaking, she turned and went back into the hall.
There was silence all around, and everything seemed to be frozen. Suddenly, footsteps were heard, and a trembling old man walked into the hall, supported by his family.
“……!” The person outside the door took a breath.
He is the old man of the Chu family, another top wealthy family in Jiangcheng!
Old Master Chu offered his condolences first, and then, after Xiang Wanwan returned the gift, he spoke slowly and hoarsely, "Little girl, you remain calm in the face of danger and have an amazing aura. Very good, very good. You are just like your grandfather when he was young! The Du family is much better off in your hands than those who stir up trouble under the banner of morality!"
Does this mean that the Chu family is on Xiang Wanwan's side?
He is the uncrowned king of the demon race!
Upon seeing the mourning hall, many people secretly regretted their actions. They felt they were beneath their authority for bullying a frail girl. Some, seeing Xiang Wanwan's demeanor, felt she had great potential. Still others simply bowed to the 900 billion yuan in assets and lamented that no one was leading the charge. Now, with the Chu family stepping in, the others immediately stepped forward in order to pay their respects respectfully.
Seeing the guests passing him one by one and paying their respects to Xiang Wanwan, Xiang Yongkang didn't have the nerve to actually stand at the door and watch. He had already left when the Chu family showed up.
When leaving, Xiang Yongkang felt that every step he took was stepping on his own face, crushing the little bit of family affection.
"You forced me to do this." he said in his heart.
Back in the car, Xiang Yongkang wiped his face and said with a sob, "She wouldn't let me in. Wanyi, I couldn't see your grandfather off for the last time."
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