Chapter 58 - 58 054 Timely Phone Call

58: Chapter 054 Timely Phone Call 58: Chapter 054 Timely Phone Call Gong Yongfu, seeing the situation, added fuel to the fire, “Director Li, there’s no need for a vote, as no one will agree.” “That’s right, just as you’ve said, the company is at a life-or-death juncture and must find a new way out. You’ve been strongly advocating for biomedical for half a year, haven’t you thought that we’ve already wasted too much time? No one wants to continue in this stalemate.” Gong Yongfu stood up and addressed the shareholders, “Therefore, I propose that we have a final vote on the new biomedical project in half a month. If the vote doesn’t pass, we can’t discuss this project anymore. We must focus on discussing other new projects promptly. Am I right?” “Exactly, we can’t delay any longer.” “Yes, if we continue like this, we’ll miss the prime opportunity to start new projects.” Sun Yuan and others echoed in agreement, and the other neutral shareholders were also nodding their heads. “Director Li, what do you say?” Gong Yongfu turned and asked Li Zhaojun with a look of smug contempt in his eyes. Li Zhaojun suppressed her anger and said, “Vice Director Gong’s proposal is reasonable. Sёarch* The NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We will have the final decision in half a month.” “Haha, Director Li truly understands the big picture,” Gong Yongfu laughed. “Additionally, I have another proposal regarding a new project entering real estate that I hope can be put on the agenda as soon as possible.” “I will veto the new real estate project one hundred percent!” Li Zhaojun immediately retorted unceremoniously, “The real estate in Huaxia has already passed its golden era.” She was the largest shareholder, chairman, and president, holding 34.6% of the company, with the power to veto any major corporate decision. In the end, the board and shareholder meeting dispersed unhappily. Back in her office, Li Zhaojun flung herself into the big chair at her desk and picked up a pen holder from the table and threw it. She was a strong person, having founded Emali Group herself. Yet she had just faced opposition from a group of shareholders, which was something she couldn’t tolerate. “Gong Yongfu, Sun Yuan! Just give me the chance, and I, Li Zhaojun, will surely kick you out of the group!” she said with an icy expression. Knock, knock, knock… A knocking sounded outside the door. Li Zhaojun took a deep breath immediately, adjusted her posture and mood, and said with a clear, decisive voice, “Come in.” The door opened, and the person who entered made her frown slightly. It was none other than Sun Yuan, who had just been singing Gong Yongfu’s tune, leading the opposition against her. As Sun Yuan closed the door and walked toward Li Zhaojun, he accidentally saw a smashed pen holder and several pens scattered on the floor. He was secretly pleased but pretended not to see as he walked up to the desk. “Vice Director Sun, what brings you here?” Li Zhaojun asked coldly, seated in her big office chair. Sun Yuan chuckled and said, “Director Li, in fact, I am quite optimistic about the new biomedical project. Though the risks are higher, if it succeeds, the rewards are also very substantial. High risk, high return, right?” Li Zhaojun’s eyes shone as she said, “Thank you, Vice Director Sun, for your understanding. But why did you lead the opposition against me with Gong Yongfu just now?” “It’s not about leading the opposition, I was just hesitant,” Sun Yuan said. Li Zhaojun eyed Sun Yuan, the sly smile on that old fox’s face clear sign that he was up to something. “Speak. What conditions do you want to support me?” she asked calmly. Sun Yuan chuckled again and said, “It’s not about conditions. I am here to ask you for a favor.” “Speak,” Li Zhaojun said. “My son has just returned from studying in the United States, with a master’s in business administration. He’s tall and handsome, but most importantly, he’s always been pure-hearted,” Sun Yuan said. “He’s not currently employed since he just returned, so I was wondering, Director Li, if you could let him work as your secretary or assistant.” “This is his photograph.” He laid several full-body photos of his son on Li Zhaojun’s desk and continued, “You two could have dinner tonight to get to know each other. I believe my son will satisfy you.” Li Zhaojun didn’t even glance at the photographs, she stared at Sun Yuan and coldly sneered, “Sun Yuan, you’re playing a clever game, aren’t you?” “Take your filthy photos and get out!” she suddenly shouted with a fierce look in her eyes. Sun Yuan didn’t leave immediately but said calmly, “Director Li, after all, you are a woman. Without me on your side, you won’t be able to fight Gong Yongfu. He will step by step undermine your credibility, then squeeze you out of management, and finally kick you out of the company you built with your own hands.” “My son is a talented Harvard graduate with both good looks and talent. Associating with him will only benefit you, no harm. I hope you don’t act brashly. His contact information is on the back of the photos. When you come around, give him a call,” Sun Yuan said, appearing confident he had Li Zhaojun figured out. “Get out!” Li Zhaojun stood up, grabbed the photos, and hurled them at Sun Yuan’s face as she swore at him. “It seems Director Li hasn’t calmed down yet. Then I won’t bother you any longer,” Sun Yuan said, unfazed as he turned to leave the office. After Sun Yuan left, Li Zhaojun angrily sat back down in her office chair, her chest heaving due to her intense anger. “Thinking of snatching my company away? No chance! Even if it means destroying the company, you pack of jackals will never get your hands on it!” she gritted her teeth and spoke with clenched fists, her nails digging into the palms of her hands, drawing out beads of crimson blood. After a while, the landline rang. Li Zhaojun took a couple of deep breaths to regain her composure, then answered the phone. “This is Li Zhaojun,” she said into the phone. “Hello, Director Li,” a middle-aged man’s voice came over the line, “I am Xu Youwen, the vice general manager of Huachang Investment Fund.” “Huachang Venture Capital?” Li Zhaojun’s eyes lit up, and she quickly perked up and said, “Hello, Vice Manager Xu. What can I do for you?” “I’ve heard rumors that your company is preparing to launch a new biomedical project. Our Huachang Investment Fund is quite interested in it. I was wondering if we could meet to discuss it further?” Xu Youwen said. Li Zhaojun excitedly replied immediately, “Of course! When?” “If it’s convenient, how about this afternoon?” Xu Youwen said. “Sure. Let’s meet at the café in Jinding Building,” Li Zhaojun said. “Understood.” After hanging up the phone, Li Zhaojun felt exhilarated. The phone call had come at just the right time. Although she didn’t know how Huachang Investment Fund had learned about Emali Group’s discussions about the new biomedical project, it didn’t affect her intention to use Huachang Investment Fund to reverse her declining influence in the company. Huachang Investment Fund had a considerable reputation in Huaxia, known in the industry for its astute and precise investment choices. Since its establishment, it had never failed, always securing significant returns on investments. With Huachang Investment Fund as a powerful ally, she would eventually kick Gong Yongfu and Sun Yuan out of Emali Group! “Gong Yongfu, Sun Yuan, you just wait!” she said, quickly getting into the zone to prepare for her afternoon meeting with Huachang Investment Fund.