Morning Longing for Warmth – Chapter 62
by Little PandaI’m Here
I guarantee it with my position as Chairman.
Before profits, there are no eternal enemies or friends. The Shen family’s cooperation with Luo Zhouping was only because in recent years, his branch company was thriving. Additionally, when Wei Hui had previously insulted Shen Suqing, it was a severe blow to the Shen family’s face. Under Du Yuehan’s mediation, they withdrew from the unfinished building project, but in reality, Shen Hao was unhappy. Shen Hao’s feelings couldn’t simply be described as unhappy – he was extremely displeased. However, the old master had aged and couldn’t support Shen Corporation anymore, having long since given up management and moved abroad. The burden fell on his father’s shoulders, who deeply loved his daughter. Not only did he not drive out Shen Suqing and Wang Yongshun, but even after Wang Yongshun went bankrupt, he let him work at Shen Corporation. Now, instead of having just one young master, there were two, and for the past year, rumors circulated about whom the chairman would pass his position to.
Shen Hao had his concerns. He was used to a life of pleasure and entertainment, and all his acquaintances were from various walks of life, none capable of handling major responsibilities. If he were to compete with Wang Yongshun for the chairman position, he might be at a disadvantage. Moreover, the unfinished building project could have been his perfect achievement, but Shen Suqing ruined it, making him dislike the couple even more.
But this was just his perspective. While he disliked them, his father thought differently. The fact that Wang Yongshun had secured the unfinished building project before anyone else in Jiangcheng knew about it proved he had connections. Regardless of how he obtained these connections, in terms of capability alone, he was stronger than Shen Hao.
To his father, Shen Hao and Shen Suqing were like flesh from his palm and back [ζεΏθδΈεζθθ | shΗu xΔ«n rΓ²u yΔ« gΓ¨ shΗu bΓ¨i rΓ²u | equally loved children], making it difficult to decide who should succeed his position.
Shen Hao knew his father’s thoughts. Recently, Shen Suqing had been whispering about Wang Yongshun’s achievements, encouraging him to impress his father. The two successful collaborations with Luo Zhouping were beautifully executed. This angered Shen Hao deeply – when he had tried to cooperate with Luo Zhouping, he was completely ignored and couldn’t even get a meeting. Now Wang Yongshun had secured two major deals in succession, which was truly humiliating. But without connections, there was no power, and without power, one would be eliminated, so Shen Hao was anxious.
Shiyi’s timing to meet him was perfect.
The timing was precise – if it had been earlier, Shen Hao wouldn’t have agreed to meet; if later, he might have lost his fighting spirit. So at this crucial moment, when Shiyi requested to meet, he only briefly considered before gladly accepting.
Their meeting place was at a teahouse. Shen Hao had heard some things about Shiyi, but upon meeting, he was still shocked. In just two years, the person before him seemed completely different. The former pitiful figure who only followed behind Wei Hui had transformed, now carrying herself with grace and steady confidence. Shen Hao opened the door and saw the woman already seated in the private room. Shiyi looked up, her bright eyes meeting Shen Hao’s suspicious gaze, and she smiled, saying, “Please have a seat, Director Shen.”
Neither servile nor overbearing, her tone was unhurried and measured, yet carried an irresistible presence. Shen Hao’s suspicious gaze intensified – what had transformed Shiyi so dramatically these past two years?
Shiyi noticed his appraising look and graciously allowed his scrutiny before saying, “Director Shen is a clever person and should know why I’m here today. We’re both busy people, so let’s speak directly.”
Shen Hao examined her carefully and chuckled, “If I’m not mistaken, you’re the one asking me for a favor, right?”
Shiyi raised an eyebrow, smiling imperceptibly with a deep tone: “Director Shen is mistaken.”
Shen Hao was stunned as Shiyi continued: “Let me analyze this – Director Shen’s position at Shen Corporation must be quite awkward now. Above, you’re suppressed by the chairman with no real power; below, you’re pressured by Wang Yongshun, unable to show results. The board must have many complaints, criticizing you for holding a position without bringing profits.”
“Am I wrong?”
Shen Hao shifted in his seat. Shiyi maintained her composed demeanor, appearing fully prepared and confident. He was already losing in terms of presence alone, but unwilling to be led by the nose, he asked: “Regardless, she’s my sister, and Wang Yongshun is my brother-in-law. How could I possibly collaborate with an outsider against them?”
“Sister?” Shiyi smiled lightly, her eyes gentle but her words carrying frost: “What if Wang Yongshun and Shen Suqing don’t actually treat you as a brother?”
“If they considered you family, why would they enter Shen Corporation? Why didn’t Wang Yongshun include you in his cooperation with Luo Zhouping?”
“One month.”
Shen Hao was puzzled: “What one month?”
“In one month, Wang Yongshun will cooperate with Luo Zhouping again. This time the profit will be 1.4 billion. Then Wang Yongshun will smoothly take the vice chairman position. Director Shen, you’ll be suppressed forever.”
“Without the chairman supporting you from behind, Wang Yongshun can easily transfer you to a branch company with just a few minor moves, and you’ll never return.”
“Shen Corporation will likely need to change its name.”
Shen Hao broke into a fine sweat. He had always followed his father’s lead, but since Wang Yongshun joined the company, his father had become reluctant to assign him projects, saying they’d be better handled by Wang Yongshun than wasted on him. If what Shiyi said was true, once this 1.4 billion project was secured, he would have no place left in Shen Corporation!
Shiyi remained unhurried, watching Shen Hao contemplate. His expressions fluctuated between anxiety and frustration as he drank several cups of water. Suddenly, Shiyi’s phone rang, startling Shen Hao from his thoughts. He looked up as she answered: “Now? Alright, I’ll come out immediately.”
She stood up: “Director Shen, take your time to consider, one month…”
“I’ve made my decision,” Shen Hao said through gritted teeth. “What do you need me to do?”
Shiyi thought for a few seconds: “Are you sure you don’t need more time?”
Shen Hao clenched his hands. Rather than face having nothing in the Shen family, he’d rather take a gamble now. Luo Zhouping’s business was indeed at its peak, and now that Wang Yongshun had attached himself to this great tree, if that tree didn’t fall, he would be suppressed forever. How could he accept that?
Shen Hao shook his head: “No need to consider further. Tell me the conditions.”
Shiyi called out: “Assistant Pei.”
Pei Tian entered with a document and placed it before Shen Hao: “Director Shen, this is the contract. Please review it, and if there are no issues, sign here.”
Shen Hao glanced at Shiyi, then at Pei Tian, and finally studied the contract. Thinking of Shen Suqing and Wang Yongshun’s usual behavior, he made a sweeping gesture and signed his name.
Shiyi discreetly let out a sigh of relief.
The next battle would be Wei Tian.
Wei Tian was far more complicated than Shen Hao. Wei Hui’s car accident hadn’t been kept secret, so everyone in the company knew about it. People were anxious, with rumors circulating about whether Wei Hui’s accident was severe enough to prevent her return to Wei Tian. When Shiyi and Pei Tian entered Wei Tian, they encountered this situation – an emergency meeting was being held, not with the board of directors, but with managers and leaders from various levels, presided over by Luo Zhouping.
Shiyi pushed open the conference room door to see Luo Zhouping sitting in the main seat. He seemed to have gained more weight, with thinning hair and a shiny, oily forehead. His eyes fixed intently on Shiyi as he demanded: “What is the meaning of this?”
Shiyi walked in silently while Pei Tian lowered his head and produced a thin white paper: “This is President Wei’s appointment letter naming Miss Wei as Vice President.”
“What?”
“Vice President?”
“What Vice President?”
“Who is Miss Wei?”
Shiyi stood before Luo Zhouping, facing the murmuring crowd. With her hands on the table and slightly bent at the waist, she met everyone’s gaze with commanding presence: “As this is our first formal meeting, let me introduce myself.”
“Hello, I am Wei Nuan.”
The entire conference room erupted in exclamation!
Shiyi seemed not to hear their low discussions as she placed the appointment letter before Luo Zhouping: “President Wei has stated that during her recovery period, all company matters, big and small, will be personally overseen by me. As for President Luo, you have several major projects on hand – please focus on managing those.”
“You!” Luo Zhouping read the appointment letter several times, his bald forehead reflecting the sunlight glare. He laughed in anger: “An appointment letter? With just this piece of paper, you think you can sit in the Vice President’s position? Aren’t you being a bit delusional?”
“Among those seated here, who doesn’t have more seniority than you, who doesn’t have deeper experience than you? What gives you the right to sit in this position!”
Shiyi’s attitude remained unchanged in the face of his criticism, still maintaining her gentle demeanor: “By virtue of this being President Wei’s personal appointment letter. President Luo, are you questioning President Wei’s decision? Or do you have ulterior motives, hoping to swallow up Wei Tian while President Wei is away!”
“How dare you!” Although Luo Zhouping’s ambition was as clear as Sima Zhao’s heart [εΈι¦¬ζδΉεΏθ·―δΊΊηη₯ | SΔ«mΗ ZhΔo zhΔ« xΔ«n lΓΉ rΓ©n jiΔ zhΔ« | an obvious secret that everyone knows], having Shiyi state it so blatantly made him lose face. Luo Zhouping took a deep breath: “Young lady, speaking and acting requires capability. Making baseless claims isn’t good. Forget about being Vice President – even if you were given the position today, could you really sustain Wei Tian?”
Shiyi met his eagle-like gaze without flinching. Her gaze remained gentle, her expression unchanged, appearing somewhat delicate, yet her words were firm: “Whether I can sustain it or not doesn’t seem to be for President Luo to decide.”
“Indeed, it shouldn’t be my decision.” Luo Zhouping nearly ground his teeth: “But we’ve watched Wei Tian grow step by step. I can’t bear to watch it fall apart. If any problems arise, tell me, who will take responsibility?”
Shiyi’s gaze remained calm: “I…”
“I will.” The conference room door hadn’t been fully closed. It opened again, and Wei Hui sat in a wheelchair, facing the sunlight. Her cool gaze remained unchanged, her profile austere, her voice carrying a chill. Wei Hui’s gaze swept across the managers present, her look sharp as needles, causing everyone to lower their heads except Luo Zhouping, who reluctantly met her eyes.
Wei Hui wheeled to the main seat, and though her voice was low, it carried weight: “I guarantee this with my position as Chairman. If she causes any problems while in office that result in company losses, I will automatically resign!”
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