Ning Nanxue's eyes darkened slightly, but she didn't show it on her face: "Please speak."
"This is our internal assessment report." Zhou Changfeng pushed the document to the table. "Due to your relationship, Jiang Tingchen has experienced significant deviations in work allocation and resource mobilization. The 300 million yuan invested in Fu's has caused our Southeast Asian projects to lag significantly."
Ning Nanxue flipped through the report calmly: "So, the Jiang family is here to call for punishment?"
"I dare not." Zhou Changfeng raised his hand to indicate, "I just hope that President Ning can understand the difficulties faced by the Jiang family. Jiang Tingchen is the only heir of the Jiang family and shoulders the future of the entire family. He must put the interests of the Jiang family first."
Ning Nanxue closed the file, a faint sneer hanging on her lips: "So, what does the Jiang family want me to do?"
"Mr. Ning is a smart person." Zhou Changfeng looked her straight in the eye. "For the long-term interests of both parties, I hope you can take the initiative to keep your distance from Jiang Tingchen."
Ning Nanxue's eyes suddenly became sharp. "Mr. Zhou is wrong. My relationship with Jiang Tingchen is a private matter and has nothing to do with the company's interests."
"Excuse me for being blunt, but it's too relevant." Zhou Changfeng sighed, "Jiang Tingchen has already opposed everyone at the family meeting, and his decision-making power has been frozen. If this continues, it will not benefit either the Jiang family or the Fu family."
Ning Nanxue stood up and walked to the window: "Mr. Zhou, are you saying that the Jiang family is threatening me?"
"No, we are just stating the facts." Zhou Changfeng softened his voice. "The Jiang family can be a powerful ally of the Fu family, or they can be..."
"He could be a formidable opponent." Ning Nanxue took over and turned to face him. "Mr. Zhou, the business world is like a battlefield. I've seen countless threats. The Jiang family doesn't need to be so roundabout."
Zhou Changfeng's expression changed slightly: "Mr. Ning misunderstood. Mr. Jiang is just worried about his grandson's future."
"Then please rest assured, Mr. Jiang." Ning Nanxue looked him straight in the eye. "I won't do anything that would harm the interests of the Fu Group, including letting personal feelings influence company decisions. As for Jiang Tingchen, he's an adult and has the right to decide his own life."
"Mr. Ning, this isn't just about feelings." Zhou Changfeng's tone turned serious. "If you insist on this relationship, the Jiang family will have to take a series of measures to protect their own interests. This could have a negative impact on the Fu Group."
"For example?" Ning Nanxue asked coldly.
"Withdrawing funds is just the beginning," Zhou Changfeng said slowly. "Market share, upstream and downstream partners, and even public opinion, you should be aware of the Jiang family's influence."
Ning Nanxue walked back to the desk and placed her hands on it. "Mr. Zhou, please tell Mr. Jiang that there are no permanent friends in the business world, only permanent interests. If the Jiang family wants to become an enemy of the Fu family, I will not back down."
"Why is President Ning so tough?" Zhou Changfeng sighed. "We just hope you make the right choice."
"My choice remains the same - to protect the interests of the Fu family." Ning Nanxue said firmly, "As for what happened between Jiang Tingchen and me, that's between the two of us."
Zhou Changfeng stood up and said, "Mr. Ning, do you really think that with the Fu family's current situation, they can cope with both the internal challenges posed by Fu Chen and the external pressures from the Jiang family?"
Ning Nanxue didn't answer, but just looked at him calmly.
Zhou Changfeng adjusted his tie and said, "I'll give you three days to think about it. The Jiang family hopes this matter can end in a decent way."
"It won't take three days." Ning Nanxue raised the corner of her mouth with a hint of determination, "My answer is very clear."
Zhou Changfeng was silent for a moment, then turned and walked towards the door: "I hope President Ning won't regret his decision today."
"Mr. Zhou." Ning Nanxue said from behind him, "Please tell Mr. Jiang that the Fu family is not a chess piece, and I am not a chess player who can be manipulated by others."
Zhou Changfeng paused, without looking back, just nodded slightly, then opened the door and left.
Ning Nanxue looked towards the door and remained silent for a long time.
Zhou Changfeng's visit was like a bucket of cold water poured over her head, turning her vague guess into reality.
She turned and walked back to her desk, picked up a document, and found that her hands were shaking slightly.
"How could this happen?" she asked herself softly.
Putting down the document, her eyes fell on the cooperation agreement on the corner of the table. The logo of Huayun Group was particularly eye-catching.
Out of professional sensitivity, she began to carefully check the signatures and seals on the documents, which was her habitual caution.
However, at this moment, a detail caught her attention.
In the authorized signatory column in the lower right corner of the document, Jiang Tingchen's position was written as "Executive Director", not "Technical Consultant" as he had told her.
Ning Nanxue frowned, opened the drawer and took out several previous cooperation documents.
When she spread all the documents out on the table, a clear fact emerged: Jiang Tingchen's position in the Jiang Group had been changing, but his authority had remained the same.
"Is this what you call a 'technical consultant'?" Ning Nanxue sneered, but her heart felt as painful as a knife.
As the night deepened, Ning Nanxue decided to go to a coffee shop near her company to change her environment and think. Just as she was about to leave, a familiar voice came from the door of the coffee shop.
"Nan Xue?"
Ning Nanxue looked up and saw Lin Mingyuan, an old business friend whom she hadn't seen for many years.
"Mingyuan? Why are you here?" Ning Nanxue forced a smile.
"I came here to discuss business, but I didn't expect to meet you." Lin Mingyuan approached, his eyes full of surprise. "I heard that you took over the Fu Group and are doing very well. Congratulations."
"Thank you, I'm just doing my best." Ning Nanxue gestured for him to sit down.
After a few pleasantries, the conversation naturally turned to their respective businesses. Lin Mingyuan casually mentioned his recent collaboration with Huayun Group.
"By the way, do you know Jiang Tingchen? The prince of Huayun?" Lin Mingyuan took a sip of coffee.
Ning Nanxue's heart was shocked, but she remained calm: "Prince? That sounds very impressive."
"Of course. He's the Jiang family's only son, the successor to Hua Yun, and a leader among the rising business elite." Lin Mingyuan said with a smile, "We had several encounters at the European Forum last year. He has a sharp eye and tough negotiating skills. He's truly the successor trained by the Jiang family."
Lin Mingyuan put down his coffee cup. "But I heard recently that he had some unpleasantness with his family. You know, these big families have many rules and strict restrictions."
Ning Nanxue tapped the table with her fingers: "What's it about?"
"I don't know the details, I just heard it's related to a woman." Lin Mingyuan shrugged, "The Jiang family doesn't seem to be very happy with that lady. Alas, these grudges between wealthy families, outsiders can only hear about them from hearsay."
Ning Nanxue managed to keep up the conversation, but her heart felt as if it had sunk into an icy cave. After Lin Mingyuan left, she sat alone in the coffee shop, her mind racing.
Back in the office, Ning Nanxue picked up her phone and called Jiang Tingchen. The other party answered quickly.
"Xue'er?" Jiang Tingchen's voice was full of concern.
"Jiang Tingchen." Ning Nanxue was deliberately cold. "We need to talk, now."
"What happened?" Jiang Tingchen keenly noticed her abnormality.
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