Ji Yuxiao saw that Lin Luoqing had already agreed and smiled again, "Rest assured. I won't just leave you a stranded duck. I will hire a new professional manager and you can learn from him."
Lin Luoqing immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "That's naturally for the best."
Ji Yuxiao had finished discussing the matter with him. He then called Chen Liwei and told him to convene in a board of directors meeting tomorrow morning. There was something he needed to declare.
Chen Liwei didn't expect to actually receive a call from Ji Yuxiao. He was perplexed and asked, "President Ji, what are you prepared to declare?"
"You'll know when the time comes."
Chen Liwei felt uneasy, "Is there something I can't know now?"
Ji Yuxiao laughed lightly, "Are you questioning me right now?"
"Of course not," Chen Liwei said respectfully.
"Then just do as I say and save the nonsense," after Ji Yuxiao finished his words, he directly hung up.
Chen Liwei gripped his phone and felt restless.
When the accident had occurred to Ji Yuxiao, he had went to find him before to see him.
Everyone knew that he was Ji Yuling's younger brother, Ji Zhenhong's second son. Now that Ji Yuling was dead, he was the one most likely to take over Ji Group and Xingyi.
However, when he saw Ji Yuxiao, Ji Yuxiao seemed completely decadent. He only said he didn't care. He was already like that and didn't have the heart to concern himself with other matters. He had Chen Liwei to do as he saw fit and shortly afterwards, sent him away.
Originally, Chen Liwei felt depressed. He felt Ji Yuxiao wasn't respecting him. Otherwise he wouldn't have refused to see him at first, and then afterwards, treated him like this.
But afterwards, he then grew excited. It was like he had suddenly reacted. If Ji Yuxiao didn't care and the Ji Group didn't bother, then wouldn't that mean whatever he said goes at Xingyi?
It was as though he was a daughter-in-law who had finally become the madam of the house. He had been working so hard for so long. Originally, he did some things Ji yuling wouldn't have allowed him to do when he was still alive. Afterwards, he became bolder, and entirely took himself to be Xingyi's boss. He didn't have anymore scruples.
Then, Ji Mu was promoted. He felt that Ji Yuxiao doesn't seem fit to recover anymore and decided to flatter Ji Mu instead.
And now Ji Yuxiao actually took the initiative to give him a call? And for him to arrange a board of directors meeting? For what? What was he planning.
Chen Liwei didn't understand.
He had been in this position for far too long. Although he knows he had offended Ji Yuxiao's person, he would never expect that Ji Yuxiao would drag him down from his position for such a person.
He was too accustomed to this position. He had worked hard and felt he made too many contributions. No one else was more suitable for this position than him. So he didn't understand Ji Yuxiao's intent. Not did he care too much about it. He felt Ji Yuxiao must be using the opportunity to introduce Lin Luoqing to everyone and knock him down a peg.
It wasn't a big deal.
Lin Luoqing saw that Ji Yuxiao had made a call and asked, "Won't you just startle the snake from beating the grass like this?"
"No," Ji Yuxiao clearly understood Chen Liwei's psychology very well. "He wouldn't have even thought of it. He doesn't think he did anything wrong. Naturally he won't think he'd be punished so severely."
Lin Luoqing nodded his head and said with concern, "Say, if Chen Liwei left, will he make trouble?"
"From what aspect are you considering from?"
"He's been at the company for so long. Naturally, he'd be familiar with many artists. I was just thinking that it's fine if he leaves alone, but what if he takes artists with him? After all, he's wielded his power for so long. As long as he stokes the fire, there's no telling that the artists might just listen to him and leave with him."
Ji Yuxiao didn't expect him to consider up to this point and said with a smile, "You sure are smart. I told you that you're suitable for the role."
Lin Luoqing scratched his head and felt embarrassed. It was only because prior to his transmigration, he had read too many script books that he even thought of this concern.
"But you don't have to worry about that," Ji Yuxiao clearly wasn't concerned, "Those who can be taken by him don't have much attachment for the company. If they leave, then just let them leave. I don't care much for them."
"Besides, the only artist whose red in Xingyi is Su Tong. As long as Su Tong doesn't go, there's not much of a lost. Afterwards, we'll just sign some more newcomers and it wouldn't be a big deal afterwards."
After, he couldn't help but sneer coldly, "From that aspect, it seems like Chen Liwei really hasn't been been doing a good job as the CEO."
"Then what if Su Tong does leave?" Lin Luoqing inquired further.
"There's no need to worry about that," Ji Yuxiao peered at him, "Su Tong isn't dumb. He shouldn't want to leave?"
"You're so sure?"
Ji Yuxiao nodded his head, "I'm guessing he won't leave."
Lin Luoqing listened to his confident words and inexplicably felt a sense of dissatisfaction, "So confident? The two of you have a good relationship?"
Ji Yuxiao laughed, "You call me eating vinegar everyday, but don't you also know how to eat vinegar quite well yourself?"
"I'm just being considerate and thinking about my future employees," Lin Luoqing refused to admit to it.
Ji Yuxiao nodded his head with a grin, "Alright, then I'll just let you care well for them."
After he said that, he wheeled himself forward. Lin Luoqing hurriedly stepped forward to hold the handles, "You still haven't answered my questions?"
Ji Yuxiao glanced at him and smiled at Lin Luoqing's nonchalant but hard to conceal concern. He was stubborn. Ji Yuxiao took over his hand and kissed it, "It's not as good as you think. However, his personality is also prideful. Chen Liwei is unable to overpower him, which is why I suspect he won't be lulled by him to leave Xingyi."
Only then was Lin Luoqing satisficed. He slowly pulled his hand back to continue pushing Ji Yuxiao.
"Where to?"
"Downstairs. Dinner should be ready now. Let's eat."
"Oh," Lin Luoqing nodded his head and pushed Ji Yuxiao out of the study.
The board of directors meeting was scheduled to be at 10 in the morning. After Lin Luoqing had sent the two children to school, he returned to find Ji Yuxiao and the two of them headed to Xingyi together.
Ji Yuxiao didn't go to the company often. Now that he went, he couldn't help but look around more.
- "I originally intended to gift it to your Sister-in-law. But your Sister-in-law didn't like it. What a shame."
He remembered that time when he stood inside Xingyi, his brother had peered over the building when saying that to him.
At that time, his brother was still a carefree man. Although he said it was a shame, one could clearly tell he didn't feel the slightest attachment or regret. He turned the company over to Chen Liwei and didn't care much about the company afterwards.
Now, Ji Yuxiao can make that up. The gift his Sister-in-law never received, Lin Luoqing had accepted. He felt as though the purpose of his brother founding this company can now resonate with him.
Gentle. Filled with longing. Hopeful and expectant.
He wanted to fulfill his lover's wishes, but was also afraid she would suffer losses in the crude and eccentric society. Therefore, he created a company of his own, and a world for her.
Just like Ji Yuxiao right now.
Wu Xinyuan had arrived before the two of them. Ever since he was notified of the meeting that would be held, or rather ever since he heard Lin Luoqing's words the day before, he had vaguely sensed that the tides were turning at the company.
Therefore, the moment he received Lin Luoqing's notification, he had went down to the lobby to await their arrival.
Ji Yuxiao didn't bring his assistant today. Xiao Li went with him into the elevator.
Chen Liwei had arrived at the company since 9 in the morning. Ever since then, he had been restless while awaiting Ji Yuxiao's arrival. Now that the man has finally shown up, he hurriedly went to greet him.
"President Ji," he said with a grin.
As he said that, he peered at Lin Luoqing. For him to be able to push Ji Yuxiao's wheelchair, one can see that their relationship is not simple.
"Has the rest of the board arrived?" Ji Yuxiao demanded.
"They're all in the conference room."
"Then let us go as well."
"Yes," Chen Liwei immediately extended an arm and guided their way.
Lin Luoqing followed him all the way to the conference room.
There were 7-8 people already present, both male and female. When they saw Ji Yuxiao, all stood and politely called out to him, "CEO Chen. President Ji."
It was evident that they had all tacitly accepted that Ji Yuxiao was no longer in charge to greet Chen Liwei first.
Xiao Li very naturally carried the chair at the head of the table away as Lin Luoqing pushed Ji Yuxiao into that position.
Chen Liwei felt dissatisfied and vaguely scowled. However, he didn't dare to say anything and simply sat down to Ji Yuxiao right.
The others didn't think much of it. They knew that Ji Yuxiao was surnamed Ji and naturally should at least maintain a façade of courtesy.
"Why the sudden meeting? Is there something wrong?" One asked.
"Yes, has the company made some new decisions?"
Chen Liwei smiled at the group, and said gently, "It's President Ji who had me gather everyone. He said there's a matter to notify the board."
When they heard his words, gazes turned to look at Ji Yuxiao. Chen Liwei also turned to look at him.
Ji Yuxiao smiled lightly as he peered over the faces present. Only then did he slowly say, "Actually, it's nothing profound. I gathered everyone here to simply declare two news."
"First," he didn't bother procrastinating and headed straight for the main point, "Chen Liwei and the company's artist Pan Xiangjie have been involved in an ambiguous relationship and utilized company resources to suppress many other company artists, resulting in unnecessary losses incurred for the company. Taking into consideration the company's future development, I have decided to suspend Chen Liwei of his position and Pan Xiangjie's resources to set an example."
The crowd was stunned.
Chen Liwei immediately stood up and exclaimed, "President Ji, what are you saying?!"
"Did you not hear what I just said?" Ji Yuxiao glanced at him, "You're fired."
"Why?!" Chen Liwei could not believe what he was hearing. He looked at the man before him and cried out, incensed, "Xingyi has progressed to be what it is today because of me. I was the one who allowed it to reach the state it is in today? On what basis do you have to fire me?!"
Ji Yuxiao looked at him as though he was listening to a joke, "Obviously based on the fact that you're just one of Xingyi's employees, and I'm the boss."
"Besides," Ji Yuxiao's tone maintained it's indifference, "Xingyi was founded bymy brother. My brother hired you to manage the company and paid you quite a high salary every year. Everyone acts according to the contract. It's not like you haven't received your salary. Your expression of aggrievement is uncalled for."
Chen Liwei gritted his teeth, "I did indeed receive the money, but after so many years, I've pooled everything into this company. Is that something that can be defined by monetary benefits?"
"I'm afraid your everything entails ambition more than anything else? Insatiable greed will swallow you whole sooner or later. Being ambitious is a good thing, but too much ambition is not something one can condone."
This statement directly ripped all façade and courtesy.
Chen Liwei immediately understood why Ji yuxiao was doing this.
Pan Xiangjie was only an excuse. What Ji Yuxiao wasn't condoning was his ambition of having Xingyi become his entirely.
From the very beginning, Ji Yuxiao's indulgence and lack of care was only because Chen Liwei wasn't jumping high enough. But once Chen Liwei was, Ji Yuxiao would immediately squash him. He wouldn't leave him any face, mercilessly and coldly.
Chen Liwei was unreconciled. He said, "What qualifications do you have to fire me? Since President Ji has left, it's Ji Group that has the most shares. Even if I'm to be fired, that's to be decided by the Ji Group, and not you!"
Ji Yuxiao sneered, "After interacting with Ji Mu for so long, has he told you anything? When my brother left, he left everything to me, including Xingyi's stock shares. You tell me, do I have the qualifications?"
The room was shocked.
Chen Liwei found it hard to believe, "What did you say?"
"Look at you. It seems like the allies you've found for yourself doesn't reciprocate your loyalty," Ji Yuxiao laughed.
Afterwards, he gave Xiao Li a glance and gestured for him.
Xiao Li hurried over and dragged the man out.
Chen Liwei scolded and yelled the entire way, but as Xiao Li dragged him further and further away, his voice also gradually ceased.
Ji Yuxiao looked over the board that was still present. The others had fell into a loud silence. When they met his gaze, they couldn't help but immediately dodge it by lowering their head, as though frightened.
"Rest assured," Ji Yuxiao said with a grin, "I'm here today for two matters and two matters only. As for the rest, I won't bother with it for now. The first matter has been settled. Now, we'll proceed with the second matter."
After, he pulled Lin Luoqing, who had stood behind him the entire time forward, "This is Lin Luoqing, and also the new CEO and General Manager of Xingyi."
The crowd's gaze turned towards Lin Luoqing.
Lin Luoqing could only give a slight smile and make himself seem less awkward.
He had sudden;y fired Chen Liwei, and then pushed a person no one was familair with out to replace Chen Liwei. Those present couldn't help but feel uneasy, flustered, and think that Ji Yuxiao was handling this matter too carelessly.
Of course, Ji Yuxiao understood their thoughts. He then added, "Naturally, Luoqing has just begun. There are many affairs and matters he's still not familiar with. As such, in these coming days, I will also find a professional manager to come and assist him. You can all rest assured."
Only then did they breath a sigh of relief. They were only here for the profits. As for who the person sitting on the seat of CEO, they couldn't care less. It wouldn't be them anyways. As long as the person was experienced enough, capable enough, and can continue to provide them their continuous source of income, that was enough.
"President Ji is thoughtful."
"It seems like President Ji has already made the necessary arrangements."
"Then we'll call you CEO Lin from now on?"
They laughed and smiled.
Lin Luoqing also smiled and didn't reject the new title.
Often, the form of address isn't just a title, but also a source of distance. He was still young, and wasn't powerful enough yet. This group of old foxes won't submit to him just like that. Their suggestion only remind them that their position was still higher than Lin Luoqing's. They were still the boss and Lin Luoqing was only the new employee they were introduced to. It was far more suitable than just calling him Luoqing, making the new CEO seem like someone approachable and may even come across as rude.
Ji Yuxiao heard their responses and was satisfied.
"Although I will hire another manager to guide him, I hope everyone will remember Luoqing is the person who will be handling the company. Don't be led astray and end up doing something you will regret. It won't be something you can afford then."
"Of course," someone immediately echoed.
"President Ji, please rest assured. You know we only care about earning money. As for the rest, why would we ever want to be mixed up in that mess?"
Ji Yuxiao smiled lightly, "Then that will be it for this meeting today. Everyone can head home now and I hope us all the best for this coming new year."
"You as well, President Ji. Happy New Year."
"Then we'll head along first now."
After they heard Ji Yuxiao's words, they responded with their own respective words of courtesy before standing up and leaving.
Lin Luoqing watched as they left, and lowered his head to peer at Ji Yuxiao, "That's it?"
"Of course now. There are some other trivial procedures, but you don't have to concern yourself with those. I'll have everything arranged and paved for you."
"Then thank you," Lin Luoqing said with a smile.
Ji Yuxiao smiled too and gestured at him. Lin Luoqing bent down and Ji Yuxiao reached out to pinch his cheek, while saying in a deep, magnetic voice, "You're welcome."