Chapter 21
Ye Xinuo knew that setting the meeting time so urgently was aimed at her. Most likely, she, the chairwoman, had been the last person to know about today’s meeting. Even if she arrived on time, it would still be a fierce battle, but she still did not want to give others something to criticize.
When she arrived downstairs at Yesheng Tower, panting heavily, ten minutes had already passed since the meeting’s originally scheduled start time. Ye Xinuo stood there and calmed her breathing. Only after her breath had steadied somewhat did she lift her head, straighten her chest, and walk elegantly into Yesheng Tower.
Yu Qing opened the conference room door for Ye Xinuo. The other directors were already seated.
“Our eldest miss really does put on quite the airs, even arriving late to a board meeting,” Director Wei Gang said sarcastically.
Ye Xinuo bloomed into a smile. “Naturally, I can’t compare with Director Wei, who has so much free time. The group’s affairs are busy, and everywhere depends on me, the chairwoman. Or perhaps… Director Wei would like to be this chairwoman instead?”
Wei Gang followed her words and said, “Since Eldest Miss Ye is too busy to handle everything and is willing to hand things over to someone with more experience, that would be ideal. Of course, I’m not saying this for myself. I have no intention of taking this title. Everyone knows Yesheng’s stock price has been falling severely recently. If no one steps forward to shoulder the burden, we shareholders will suffer heavy losses!”
Ye Xinuo sneered inwardly. The reason she had been able to become chairwoman of the board in the first place was that her father had once signed a document stating that if anything unexpected happened to him, his daughter would temporarily inherit all his positions, and only after three months could a new election be held. Now that the time had arrived, each of them could no longer wait.
“Then, in Director Wei’s opinion, who would be most suitable to take over Yesheng from me?”
Wei Gang said, “Director Tang founded Yesheng together with Old Director Ye. I believe no one is more familiar with the company’s operations than he is.”
Tang Jie waved his hand. “Director Wei flatters me. I’m fine being a regent minister. After all, Xinuo is Brother Sheng’s only bloodline. No matter what, I should look after her.”
Qin Moyan, who had been silent all this time, trembled slightly at the eyelashes. When she looked at Ye Xinuo, her gaze carried a hint of complexity.
Ye Xinuo nodded. “Since Uncle Tang himself has no interest in the chairwoman position, Director Wei shouldn’t force him. Uncle Tang was my father’s assistant for so many years. There’s no reason for him, at his age, to still have to work hard over company affairs.”
At that moment, another director spoke. “We are a listed company, not some small workshop. Whoever has the ability, can bring high profits to the company, and can convince others should be the chairperson. Director Ye is still a child. Since taking over the company, she has already caused quite a few incidents. Although everyone here may not say it out loud, I’m sure they are all very dissatisfied in their hearts. How can we joke around with the group’s future just because of Brother Sheng?”
Ye Xinuo thought for a moment. “If that’s the case, then Director Qin should also be a good candidate.”
As soon as she said this, her gaze swept around all the directors’ faces. Each of their expressions became wonderfully interesting.
Tang Jie adjusted the frame of his glasses and curled his lips. “Xinuo really knows how to joke.”
Ye Xinuo smiled as she looked at Qin Moyan. “I wonder, Director Qin, would you like to become Yesheng’s chairwoman?”
Hearing this, Qin Moyan’s eyes remained like a silent lake, without the slightest ripple. “If there are directors willing to support me, why not?”
“I truly admire Director Qin’s wonderful quality of saying what she wants directly.” Ye Xinuo clapped her hands. “Then Director Qin counts as one candidate. Is there anyone else who wants to fight for this position? As for me, I can already see it. Today’s meeting is about replacing the chairwoman. Since that’s the case, why don’t we all be straightforward? If something can be settled this time, there’s no need to drag it to the next meeting.”
After hearing Ye Xinuo’s words, two or three directors were very tempted. In the end, one of them nominated himself.
Tang Jie was caught in a difficult position and could only pretend hypocritically. “Since two other directors are joining the election, I can only come and join the excitement.”
Ye Xinuo asked, “Anyone else?”
After a long while, no one responded, so Ye Xinuo said, “Before voting, I first want to apologize for being late just now. However, the directors did not wait in vain. One hour ago, I already negotiated a twenty-billion loan. It is only a matter of time before the stock price quickly rebounds. The specific documents will be sent to everyone in a couple of days.”
After saying that, she gave the other directors no chance to speak and went straight to the main topic. “I hope the directors don’t mind voting by raising your hands like elementary school students.”
Ye Xinuo said, “Based on seniority, directors who support Uncle Tang, please raise your hands.”
One third of the directors raised their hands.
“Then those who support Director Zhao?”
This time, only Director Zhao himself and the person beside him raised their hands. He had originally already been persuaded by Tang Jie, but because he had wanted to try his luck, he had joined the election.
Ye Xinuo smiled. “Those who support Director Qin?”
Very neatly, not a single person raised their hand, including Ye Xinuo herself.
Ye Xinuo sat up straight, both elbows propped on the table. “Then how many directors support me continuing in office?”
Three directors raised their hands. Among them, one had hidden depths and had long since seen that Ye Xinuo was not simple, while the other two had no choice but to support her because Ye Xinuo held leverage over them.
Han Qiuzi also slowly raised her hand.
Tang Jie’s expression froze, and he reminded her, “Miss Han, each director can only raise their hand once.”
“Is that so? But I can’t bear to see Chairwoman Ye lose.” Han Qiuzi scratched her head. “Aiyo, I just can’t control this habit of tenderly cherishing beauties. Uncle Tang didn’t know? My first love was a woman.”
Qin Moyan said, “It seems there is already a result without needing me to state my position. Congratulations, Chairwoman Ye.”
The heart Ye Xinuo had kept suspended for so long finally fell back into place. She had originally thought she would need to fight for Qin Moyan’s vote to defeat Tang Jie. Director Lu’s support had been beyond her expectations.
However, all of this had happened too quickly. Before she had even managed to raise her own people up, she had already exposed herself to all the directors. After this, there would probably be many more obstacles. After all, no one would allow one side to become dominant.
Tang Jie also smiled and congratulated her. “As expected, heroes have emerged from youth since ancient times.”
After the loan incident, Ye Xinuo knew she could no longer pretend to be a little white rabbit in front of Tang Jie, so she simply removed the disguise.
“Yesheng bears the surname Ye. I advise certain people to put away their unnecessary thoughts. If I’m doing well, the group will do well, and all of you can make money too. If I’m not doing well, how can all of you directors lie back and earn money? One shouldn’t go against money, right?”
All the directors left the conference room with their own thoughts. Qin Moyan walked up to Ye Xinuo.
“Old Ye truly raised a daughter who brings surprises.”
For some reason, Ye Xinuo felt that Qin Moyan’s tone when she said this was very strange, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.
Qin Moyan patted Ye Xinuo’s shoulder, her warm breath brushing against Ye Xinuo’s ear. “I look forward to your next performance.”
After Ye Xinuo returned to her office, she opened the email Ni Anxin had sent.
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