Liu Feifei, as the proxy chairman, naturally sat at the head of the conference table.
Liu Wei sat on Liu Feifei’s right side.
On Liu Feifei’s left side sat another man.
This man had a rather fair complexion, a handsome face framed by gold-rimmed glasses, and he wore a white suit that gave him a refined aura.
It’s likely many girls would be fond of this type.
Yet, he was the one who had always wanted to push Liu Feifei off the proxy chairman position.
The vice-chairman of Jiangnan Real Estate, Du Jiang.
Don’t be fooled by his gentle appearance; he seems amiable.
But in fact, all the recent company incidents were stirred by him secretly.
Including today’s board meeting, which was entirely orchestrated by him.
The reason behind this is quite simple.
Everything is based on interest.
After Liu Feifei is ousted, before Liu Jiangnan returns, someone will definitely need to take over.
So, who will be the biggest beneficiary?
Without asking, it’s definitely Du Jiang.
As the vice-chairman of the company, whether in experience or other aspects, he is indeed the best choice.
Of course, becoming the proxy chairman is merely the first step in Du Jiang’s plan.
His goal is to remove the word "proxy"!
In the past, when Liu Jiangnan was around, he could only be the eternal number two, never having the chance to shine.
This made him very discontented, considering he, as the vice-chairman of the company and the second-largest shareholder, has the qualification to compete for the chairman role.
Unfortunately, Liu Jiangnan was always in the company, leaving him with no opportunities to move.
Now, Liu Jiangnan is absent and won’t return anytime soon.
This is indeed a prime opportunity for Du Jiang to begin his actions!
He intends to first secure the proxy chairman position to have absolute authority.
Then, he plans to make a strong performance, aiming to achieve certain accomplishments.
He must demonstrate his abilities to the board to have the capital for competition.
Additionally, he hopes to rally a group of supporters.
In this way, even if Liu Jiangnan returns, he will not be afraid and can even challenge Liu Jiangnan face-to-face.
If successful, the chairman position will be his.
For all this to succeed, he must first secure the proxy chairman position!
To achieve this, Du Jiang has been thinking hard, even threatening to resign, all to oust Liu Feifei and take over himself!
The result of today’s board meeting will determine the success or failure of his first step.
Nonetheless, Du Jiang remains quite confident about it.
Because he knows that at least more than half of the board supports him!
"Alright, since everyone is here, shall we begin?"
Du Jiang glanced at the people around the conference table, slightly grinned, and said.
However, as soon as these words came out, Liu Feifei, including those on her side, all changed their expressions.
Because Liu Feifei is currently the proxy chairman, the current head of the company, even if the meeting is to start, it must be under Liu Feifei’s directive.
Du Jiang, the vice-chairman, actually spoke up first encouraging the start of the meeting.
What’s the meaning of this?
It was clearly showing that he didn’t take Liu Feifei seriously!
Liu Wei, being Liu Feifei’s loyal supporter, was naturally the first to be displeased.
He glared sternly at Du Jiang and coldly questioned, "Vice Chairman Du, do you really have to be so impatient to take over? Even if the meeting is to begin, it should be Liu Director’s call; you say start, do you consider Liu Director at all?"
Yet, in response to Liu Wei’s question, Du Jiang stayed calm and unruffled, smiled lightly and said:
"Ha, I certainly haven’t ignored Liu Director’s intentions, and Liu Young Master, remember your status, technically speaking, you hold no shares in the company and are not allowed to be present at the company board meeting."
"Having broken the rules to allow you in, you are merely granted listening privilege at most, if no one asks you, you’d better keep quiet, otherwise I have the right to expel you!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Wei’s face instantly sank.
Usually relying on his uncle Liu Jiangnan, he could almost walk casually in the company.
No one had ever dared to disrespect him so openly.
Now, Du Jiang actually stepped on his dignity in front of so many people.
This made him extremely displeased.
"Du, aren’t you being a bit overbearing?"
Liu Wei narrowed his eyes at Du Jiang and said coldly.
Hearing this, Du Jiang glanced at Liu Wei with a flash of coldness in his eyes and chuckled coldly:
"Young man, in Jiangnan Real Estate, no one has ever spoken to me this way, not even your uncle Liu Jiangnan; at best he calls me Old Du. And you dare to call me simply Du? Do junior members of the Liu Family not understand the rules?"
It must be said, Du Jiang’s strategical mind is indeed deep.
His remark not only addressed Liu Wei but also included Liu Feifei.
After all, Liu Feifei is considered a junior member of the Liu Family.
This provided an opportunity for those supporting Du Jiang to further emphasize the issue.
"Director Liu is really inconsiderate; going on a business trip and leaving the company managed by two juniors is sheer nonsense!"
A board member immediately spoke.
"Exactly, two unseasoned kids don’t understand a thing, what big responsibilities can they bear? I strongly suggest Vice Chairman Du take over the proxy chairman position!"
Another board member echoed.
"I also support it!"
"Yes, Vice Chairman Du is indeed the one capable of bearing these major responsibilities!"
Suddenly, a lot of directors and high-level executives on Du Jiang’s side spoke, expressing their opinions.
This was what they had planned in advance.
Their goal today was to help Du Jiang ascend.
Sure enough, Du Jiang would offer them certain benefits afterward.
The directors’ statements made Liu Feifei’s side look extremely displeased.
Liu Wei gritted his teeth, glaring fiercely at the directors siding with Du Jiang, and shouted angrily, "You bunch of fence-sitters, my uncle just left for a few days and you immediately switch sides to Du, what’s wrong? Do you wish to support Du’s rebellion? Don’t forget, Jiangnan Real Estate is a company established by my uncle!"
With Liu Wei’s words, the directors’ faces all changed.
Because Liu Wei’s argument hit their sore spot.
For a moment, they didn’t know how to refute it.
Then Du Jiang coldly smiled and said, "Ha, it’s true that Jiangnan Real Estate was established by Liu Jiangnan, but back when we were conquering the business world, without the strong support of us, would Liu Jiangnan have what he has today? Would Jiangnan Real Estate have what it has today? Remember, Jiangnan Real Estate is not solely his Liu Jiangnan’s achievement; similarly, it doesn’t all bear the Liu surname!"