After a moment's thought, the shareholders exchanged glances and raised their hands in agreement.
Satisfied with these old fogies' understanding, Zhang Youye nodded with a smile: "Alright, since you all agree, can I suggest candidates now?"
"So who are you going to mention?" Shu Yi, who was laughing along with him, followed up with the question.
After adjusting his body, which was almost slumped in the chair, he slowly extended his bony fingertips and casually pointed at Shu Chuanran, who was almost invisible.
Zhang Youye gestured towards him with his lips, an indescribable emotion surfacing in his eyes.
"Let's go with him, he's quite suitable."
The short, abrupt ending faded into the still, unnoticed air, and the clamor resumed the instant the fingertips were lowered.
"Chuanran? Chuanran is quite capable, but... this..."
"Yes, yes, but I don't know if the old man will agree."
"Chuanran studied abroad for so long, and his academic abilities are outstanding in every aspect. He is indeed a talent. It's just that, well, with the Shu family, um,"
The vague statements from the group made Shu Chuanran, who had been silent for a long time, stand up from his chair.
Now that what you want has finally come to you, there's no reason not to want it.
He withdrew his scrutinizing gaze from Zhang Youye and took his hands out of his pockets, letting them hang naturally at his sides.
Shu Chuanran faced everyone present and solemnly expressed his thoughts: "Shareholders, rest assured, as long as the responsibility rests on my shoulders, I will do my best."
Since things have come to this point, there's no point in continuing the discussion.
Someone always has to step up and clean up the mess in a company.
Since Shu Qiyi's designated successor is unwilling, Shu Chuanran is the only option to take over.
Even if this eldest son is not a true member of the Shu family, after much thought, it seems that only Shu Chuanran can shoulder this responsibility at present.
Dong Nanliang took the lead in expressing his agreement.
Seeing that Dong Nanliang had already expressed his opinion, everyone had no choice but to agree.
Then, amidst a sparse round of applause and unspoken exchanges of glances, the audience...
Shu Chuanran, the acting chairman of the Shu Group, will solemnly assume the responsibilities of chairman.
...
Chairman's Office.
Stand still in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with its breathtaking view.
After exchanging a few words with Wei Bo, Shu Yi walked to the desk and gestured for Shu Chuanran to take the phone.
After listening to Wei Bo's instructions, Shu Chuanran nodded in agreement.
"Okay, Uncle Wei, I know. Don't worry, I'll do my best. How's Grandpa? Is he alright? That's good. As long as his vital signs are normal, Grandpa will wake up. Uncle Wei, I still have some official business to attend to, so I'll hang up now. Second Sister?"
Holding his phone, Shu Chuanran looked up at Shu Yi.
"Second sister, Uncle Wei is asking you whether you're going to the hospital or back to the ancestral home later?"
Just as Shu Yi was about to suggest going to the hospital, Zhang Youye got up from the sofa, snatched the phone from Shu Chuanran's hand, and spoke into the microphone in a deep voice.
"Uncle Wei, please take good care of Yi Yi at the hospital. I need to take Yi Yi somewhere later."
"If the old man wakes up, remember to call me immediately."
After hanging up the phone, I glanced at Shu Chuanran sitting in the black executive chair, looking conflicted and hesitant.
Zhang Youye naturally put his arm around Shu Yi's slender waist, his eyes revealing a naked emotion that clearly declared his territorial sovereignty to her.
"I've already secured the position for you. Whether you can hold onto it or not is up to you. I'm taking your sister with me."
"Brother You, you..."
"Stop talking." Zhang Youye waved his hand to interrupt him, then glanced at Shu Yi. "Go out for a bit. Your brother and I have some private matters to discuss."
"Can't I just sit in on the proceedings?" Shu Yi pressed.
As he spoke, Zhang Youye pushed Shuyi toward the office door, pleading in his voice, "I'll explain later when I have the chance. Be good, just wait for me for five minutes."
Pushing Shu Yi out the door, Zhang Youye turned back to Shu Chuanran.
Pulling out a chair and sitting down lazily, Zhang Youye stretched out his long arm and tapped the agency agreement next to Shu Chuanran's hand.
"This is a perk to keep your secret, Shu Chuanran. I know what you're up to."
"But remember this: if I have the ability to put you in this position, I also have the means to take it down. When your father gets out, the position will still be his. Don't get any funny ideas, understand?"
Hearing the blatant warning in his words, his previous hesitation vanished.
Shu Chuanran leaned back in his chair, his fingers interlaced in front of his chest, his deep eyes still calm and composed.
"Brother You, you're joking again."
What ideas could I possibly have?
As if he had heard a joke, Zhang Youye laughed.
He took a cigarette, put it in his mouth, casually picked up a lighter to light it, and silently watched him for a long time while resting his fingers on his forehead.
Seeing that he seemed to want to open his mouth, Zhang Youye exhaled a puff of smoke into his face, and slowly suppressed his smile.
"Remember, Shu Yi is mine."
"This is my last warning to you."
"Shu Chuanran, don't even think about taking my woman away from me. I'll do anything for Shu Yi, understand?"
After speaking in a deep voice, without waiting for Shu Chuanran's response, she stubbed out the cigarette with her fingertip in front of him.
Zhang Youye then stood up and left expressionlessly.
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