After the remaining people finished drawing lots, Shi Jing said a few polite words and then announced the meeting was adjourned.
Soon, most of the dozen or so people present had left, leaving only the two branch managers sitting at the conference table.
One of them was the person in charge of negotiating with the King organization, who was sitting in a chair with a worried expression, seemingly lost in thought.
The person next to him stood up, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Let's go, Lao Zhen."
Upon hearing this, Manager Zhen looked up at him, nodded with a wry smile, and then packed his things and stood up.
Another steward said as he walked toward the door, "To be honest, this matter is a done deal. There's really nothing you can do about it since you're caught in the middle. The Grand Elder is determined to target the young lady, so we can't really object."
Manager Zhen shook his head helplessly and sighed softly, "I don't know what the head of the family was thinking, that he would agree to let the young lady take on this task. Isn't this pushing the young lady into a fire pit?"
Although the young lady's performance yesterday amazed everyone in the clan, she has no reputation outside. Even if her name is mentioned, who outside would know her except for people within the clan?
When the King organization's leader sees her as the representative of the Shi family, it's obvious that the Shi family has no sincerity and just casually sends someone to sign such an important contract.
Seeing his distressed look, another steward thought for a moment and whispered a suggestion: "We can't fathom the patriarch's thoughts, but I think you could talk to him and ask him to send two more high-ranking members of the Shi family. After all, you spent several months negotiating the cooperation with the King organization, and we can't let anything go wrong because of the young lady."
Manager Zhen sighed again, his brows furrowed so deeply they could have trapped a fly. He nodded and said, "I've thought of what you said. It seems to be the only way. I'll go to the manor now."
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Meanwhile, inside the car.
Shi Jing looked at the girl sitting opposite him, replying to messages on her phone, and said worriedly, "Miao Miao, the cooperation mission with the King organization is not as simple as it seems on the surface, and the situation in that area is too chaotic and complicated. Why did you agree... Actually, we can completely redraw the lots and change the mission."
Upon hearing this, Shi Miao calmly put away his phone, put his hands in his pockets, and looked casual and a little lazy. He simply said slowly, "Dad, trust me, there won't be any problems."
Seeing this, Shi Jing didn't say anything more, his eyes slightly lowered, but he was thinking about sending a few more people to help him.
Shi Miao looked at Shi Jing, who was deep in thought, and seemed to guess what he was thinking. She said seriously, "Dad, you don't need to help me with this. I can handle it."
Shi Jing composed himself, sighed softly, and explained, "It's not that Dad doesn't trust you, it's just that the First Elder asked you to represent the Shi family to sign the contract with the King organization. He just wanted to destroy the popularity you've just built up in the family. If anything goes wrong, you'll be the one to take the blame."
It's worth noting that if any member of the Shi family had been the representative, they could have easily secured this cooperation agreement.
However, Shi Miao had only been back for a short time and had never shown his face in front of any of the various forces. In the eyes of outsiders, having someone with no status or position as a representative was a blatant indication that the Shi family did not take him seriously at all. Anyone would easily turn against him in that situation.
At this moment, Shi Si, who had been silent all along, turned his head to look at the girl next to him and suddenly said, "How about this, why don't you switch with me?"
Although the task he drew was not simple either, it was much better than Shi Miao's and had little risk.
A hint of helplessness flashed in Shi Miao's eyes. Although she knew they were all concerned about her, she couldn't directly reveal that Ji Yanchen was the leader of the King organization. She only said, "It's true, you believe me."
She paused, then looked at Shi Jing across from her, and emphasized again, "Also, Dad, you really don't need to help me secretly."
Seeing that she was determined, Shi Jing had no choice but to nod in agreement, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
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The three of them had just returned to the manor when Manager Zhen arrived at full speed.
"Master, Steward Zhen has arrived." Steward Shi led Steward Zhen to the study.
Upon hearing this, Shi Jing put down his pen, looked up at the door, and although he was somewhat surprised, he immediately realized why he had come. He nodded to Butler Shi and said calmly, "I understand. You can go out now."
The butler respectfully said "yes" and then left the study.
Shi Jing stood up from his office chair and pointed to the sofa not far away. "Manager Zhen, please sit down."
"Yes, Master." Steward Zhen nodded and then walked to the sofa and sat down.
Shi Jing then walked to the main sofa and sat down, crossing his legs and casually resting his hands on the armrests. "I suppose Manager Zhen has come for the cooperation with the King organization."
"Yes." Manager Zhen didn't waste any words, pursed his lips, and said directly, "I would like to ask the head of the family to send two more high-ranking members with us to discuss cooperation with the King organization."
Shi Jing's eyes flickered slightly. He naturally knew what Steward Zhen was worried about, but he had already promised Shi Miao that he would not interfere in this matter. So he said, "Steward Zhen, this matter is related to the assessment and is also to prove the successor's own ability. If I get involved, it will not be fair to the others, so please leave."
Upon hearing this, Steward Zhen felt a chill run down his spine. He couldn't understand why the head of the family was unwilling to help the young lady.
However, when it comes to fairness, this assessment task is clearly unfair to the young lady, and it's perfectly fine for the head of the family to intervene.
As a result, the head of the family refused without even thinking about it. Isn't this just handing the position of heir to Miss Shiying for nothing?
Steward Zhen looked at Shi Jing, hesitatingly saying, "Master, aren't you worried about the eldest young lady...?"
Shi Jing's face was expressionless. "Of course I'm worried, but it's really not my place to get involved in this matter."
Seeing Shi Jing's resolute attitude, Steward Zhen didn't say anything more. He sighed inwardly, then slowly stood up. "Master, since that's the case, I'll take my leave."
Shi Jing hummed in agreement, thought for a moment, and said, "Manager Zhen, don't worry too much. Miao Miao is capable of handling it."
Manager Zhen nodded absentmindedly, thinking that Shi Jing was simply trying to comfort him. "I understand, Master."
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