After dinner, Xu Guofeng and Xu Mengyao left.
They went to the company.
Xu Mengyao had to hand over many things in the company. However, she wouldn't be completely hands-off; she would continue to be responsible for some of the company's business.
With Xu Guofeng handling most of the matters, Xu Mengyao would have a lot more free time, which she could then dedicate to her family.
"Chairman."
"President."
When Xu Guofeng and Xu Mengyao arrived at the company, everyone greeted them.
"Meeting for managers and above in half an hour."
Xu Guofeng left this instruction.
Half an hour quickly passed.
Xu Guofeng and Xu Mengyao arrived at the meeting room. Xu Guofeng said, "Hu Jie, Ma Yuhe, you can leave now."
"Resign yourselves."
Hu Jie and Ma Yuhe's expressions changed. Hu Jie quickly said, "Why are you firing us? What did we do wrong?"
Xu Guofeng said coldly, "There are rumors in the company recently that President Xu and Lin Chen are in a fake marriage. The source of the rumors is you two, am I wrong?"
Ma Yuhe defended, "We were gossiping, and someone accidentally overheard us. We didn't do it on purpose. Chairman, you can't fire us for this."
Xu Guofeng said, "Your malicious slander has had a negative impact on President Xu and the company. Leave immediately, or I will have the legal department investigate this thoroughly."
"Your past will all be strictly investigated."
Both of their faces shifted slightly.
They silently packed their belongings and left.
They were from the Zhao Family faction. They usually engaged in petty schemes, but Xu Guofeng had been too lazy to bother with them before.
This time, they'd actually helped slander Xu Mengyao.
Some of their past dealings wouldn't stand up to scrutiny.
Xu Guofeng's gaze swept across the room: "Next, I'll announce some personnel adjustments."
Someone stood up and said, "Chairman, with Vice President Zhao absent, is it appropriate to make personnel adjustments now?"
Xu Guofeng looked at the person.
This person was also from Zhao Huaiyuan's faction.
"I'll convene the Board of Directors later. Considering the company's strategic interests, Vice President Zhao's position will also be adjusted."
"Do you have any other opinions?"
He couldn't directly dismiss Zhao Tianyou right now, but he could do so by convening the Board of Directors.
"Chairman, I...I have no objections."
The person who stood up said with a somewhat flustered expression.
Xu Mengyao spoke at this moment: "Director Xu, Manager Lu's abilities are still quite good in all aspects. Manager Lu, work hard, and the company won't treat you poorly."
The person who stood up was called Lu Xinchang.
His expression subtly changed.
Xu Mengyao's meaning was clear: he had to take a side. If he chose to support the Xu Family, he wouldn't need to adjust anything. If he didn't support them, he definitely wouldn't have an easy time later.
The Xu Family and the Zhao Family were at odds.
"The Xu Family holds 51% of the shares. The Zhao Family can't win. Following Zhao Huaiyuan isn't safe for me."
"I might not even be able to pay off my mortgage."
Lu Xinchang thought to himself.
He had spent a lot of money to buy a large house with a mortgage.
"Chairman, I support the company's decision."
Lu Xinchang took a deep breath and said.
Some people from the Zhao Family faction's faces subtly changed. Lu Xinchang was a core member of the Zhao Family faction. The fact that he was now siding with the Xu Family put the Zhao Family in a precarious situation.
The meeting continued.
Xu Guofeng brandished the stick, while Xu Mengyao offered the carrot. The stubborn ones were directly knocked out with a single blow from the stick, while Xu Mengyao used the carrot to win over others.
The meeting concluded two hours later.
Zhao Huaiyuan hurried to the company.
He had called Xu Guofeng during the meeting, but Xu Guofeng had his phone on silent and didn't answer.
"Xu Guofeng, what do you mean by this? You're moving against my people while I'm not here?"
Zhao Huaiyuan stormed into Xu Guofeng's office and said angrily.
Xu Guofeng frowned: "Assistant Director Zhao, what do you mean by 'your people'? Are you saying you're forming cliques in the company?"
"Brother Xu, it's only natural that Tianyou wants to be with Mengyao. You don't need to retaliate against us like this, do you?" Zhao Huaiyuan looked as if he was barely suppressing his anger.
His phone in his pocket was currently recording.
Xu Guofeng: "Assistant Director Zhao, I'm doing this for the good of the company, and there's absolutely no element of retaliation."
"In the two years I haven't been in charge, some people haven't been doing a good job. Shouldn't we naturally make some adjustments, wouldn't you say?"
"We'll hold a Board of Directors meeting in a few days. We can discuss some things in detail at the Board of Directors meeting."
Zhao Huaiyuan's face turned grim.
"Xu-ge, do we really have to go this far? We worked hard together to build this company."
"Are you kicking me out now?"
Xu Guofeng said, "Vice President Zhao, as the chairman, I have to consider the company's interests. The money you've made over the years is enough for you to live comfortably for ten lifetimes."
"Fine, fine, fine!"
Zhao Huaiyuan gritted his teeth. "Xu, you want to get rid of me? I'd like to see if you have the ability."
After saying that, Zhao Huaiyuan stormed out.
Not long after, Xu Mengyao arrived at Xu Guofeng's office.
"Dad, what did Zhao Huaiyuan say?"
Xu Guofeng: "What else can I say but get angry? But I figure he's putting on an act. He probably recorded me, hoping I'd say something incriminating."
"If they come to you, be careful what you say."
Xu Mengyao nodded. "Dad, will the Board of Directors vote pass? The Xu Family only controls half the seats. It needs a two-thirds vote to pass." Board of Directors seats aren't the same as shareholding percentages.
But they're usually pretty close. Xu Guofeng said, "Try to get their support. It's not right for Zhao Huaiyuan to stay in the company." "It's better to get rid of him cleanly."
Xu Mengyao: "Dad, did you invite those shareholders to the gathering tomorrow? We can talk to them then."
"Everyone's invited."
Xu Guofeng nodded.
A few hours later, Xu Mengyao returned home.
Xu Guofeng went back to his home, and Yang Qingyue went back to hers.
"Honey, Dad completely turned against the Zhao Family at the company today. Some of the Zhao Family's people were fired, and some were reassigned," Xu Mengyao said while eating with Lin Chen.
It was a bit late, and Lin Xiaoxi had already finished eating.
Lin Chen was waiting to eat with Xu Mengyao.
"So soon?" Lin Chen asked, surprised.
Xu Mengyao said, "Dad didn't originally intend to break with them so quickly, but they hurt Xiaoxi, and Dad was very angry."
"Dad is going to hold a Board of Directors meeting to remove Zhao Huaiyuan."
Lin Chen asked, "Does it require two-thirds of the people to agree?"
"Yes."
"That's how the company's articles of association are written."
Xu Mengyao nodded.
Lin Chen said, "Zhao Huaiyuan will definitely try to win over others. If he fails, it will reduce Uncle Xu's prestige."
"Uncle Xu can't be careless about this."
Xu Mengyao said, "Dad will communicate with them tomorrow. He's inviting some people to our house tomorrow night."
"We'll go over tomorrow night too."
Lin Chen nodded. "I'll pick you up from work with Xiaoxi tomorrow."
"Okay."
The next day arrived in a blink.
Lin Chen played doctor with Lin Xiaoxi. She really enjoyed it, sometimes playing for two or three hours a day. Lin Chen naturally played with her the whole time.
He could gain Western Medicine experience by playing this game.
He had first obtained Ancient Medical Skills, but his Western Medicine skills improved faster.
"Host, your Western Medicine skill has been upgraded to Grandmaster Level."
The system's voice rang in Lin Chen's mind.
A lot of information also flooded into Lin Chen's mind.
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