"Su Wan is feeling a bit unwell and is resting at home today," Director Su said with a smile before probing, "Qingtian, you mentioned something about a hacker, about technology... I didn't understand. I didn't even know our Xia Corporation had such talent. Please introduce me to such helpers too."
Looking at Director Su, Xia Qingtian chuckled and replied, "We definitely have helpers, but they aren't from Xia Corporation."
"Then who are they..." Director Su pressed.
"It's a girl's little secret. Director Su, shouldn't you stop asking..." Xia Qingtian said, putting her hands behind her back and feigning shyness.
"Is that so... Hehe." Director Su saw that he couldn't get any more information. He glanced at his watch and said, "Then I'll be going back. Please tell your father that today was a bit too stimulating. I had bypass surgery a few years ago, and my heart can't take much more. I'll go back and rest."
"Alright, please take care. Goodbye." Xia Qingtian watched Director Su's retreating back, her gaze growing deeper.
Did this old dog think he could pry information from her? Dream on!
As Director Su walked away, the smile on his face gradually faded.
He knew, deep down, that Xia Qingtian had someone else behind her.
It seemed Xia Corporation was indeed destined to be abandoned.
Xia Corporation's grand anniversary celebration soon came to a successful conclusion.
The Xia Honglang family returned home in their car, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere harmonious and pleasant.
As soon as Director Su arrived home, Su Wan rushed to meet him. "Dad, how was Xia Corporation's anniversary event? Did Xia Qingtian make things difficult for Junhan!"
Director Su, already troubled, heard Su Wan mention Song Junhan, his eyes narrowed, and he raised his hand to slap Su Wan heavily. "How dare you mention that good-for-nothing to me again!"
Su Wan almost fell to the ground from the force of the slap. Tears immediately welled up in her eyes, and she looked at her father in disbelief.
"From today onwards, you are not allowed to mention that good-for-nothing in front of me. Do you understand!" Director Su warned her coldly.
"..." Covering her face, Su Wan nodded blankly.
"Pack your things. We are leaving Z City right now," Director Su said, walking quickly upstairs.
"Leave Z City?" Su Wan looked bewildered. "Why do we have to leave? Dad, I..."
Su Wan wanted to ask more, but Director Su's cold glare silenced her. She could only obediently go back to her room to pack.
While packing, Su Wan saw the small gift Song Junhan had given her on the desk. Her eyes immediately turned red. Thinking that she might have lost her true love forever, Su Wan burst into tears.
Meanwhile, Director Su returned to his room and immediately dialed a number on his phone. "The plan regarding Xia Corporation has failed. Requesting immediate withdrawal."
"How could it fail? We've been planning this for so many years at Xia Corporation!" the other party sounded incredulous.
"There's a third party involved," Director Su said, his brows furrowed. "I suspect it's that hacker Mobius, who has been opposing us."
"I understand." Upon hearing the name Mobius, the other party was silent for a moment before continuing, "You go to A City first. We have a new stronghold there, an entertainment company. You will assume the position of Executive President there first, and we will arrange for people to assist you later."
"Yes," Director Su replied, breathing a sigh of relief.
It seemed the organization had not abandoned him because of this failure.
That was good...
That night, Director Su took Su Wan and left Z City for L City.
Xia Qingtian only found out about Director Su's departure from Xia Corporation two days later.
That old dog sure was quick to run.
Xia Qingtian had been thinking about how to deal with Director Su all these days.
After all, Director Su had kept his hands very clean over the years. Methods used to deal with Director Lian wouldn't be effective against Director Su.
She hadn't expected him to flee first.
And according to what her father had told her, before Director Su left, his shares had already been sold to other directors of Xia Corporation.
Director Su held a significant portion of shares in Xia Corporation, and the liquidation of his shares represented a considerable sum of money.
Most importantly, the distribution of Director Su's shares also adjusted the ownership percentages of other directors on the board.
Her father was currently the largest shareholder in Xia Corporation, and combined with Xia Qingtian's shares, they held nearly fifty percent.
Director Su's actions were tantamount to giving other directors greater leverage.
If anything were to happen in the future that caused other directors to unite, it would definitely pose a significant check and a considerable blow to Xia Honglang.
"He still tries to annoy me even when he's leaving..." Xia Qingtian grumbled irritably.
"Qingtian, what did you say?" her father looked at her. "I didn't hear you clearly."
"Nothing," Xia Qingtian smiled at her father. "I'm practicing my self-introduction."
"What's there to practice? Your self-introduction at the anniversary celebration was excellent," her father said, understanding her nervousness. "This is your first time attending a Xia Corporation board meeting. No one will make things difficult for you, don't worry."
"I'm just afraid of embarrassing you," Xia Qingtian chuckled.
"The fearless Xia Dadan is afraid now?" Her father couldn't help but tease her, prompting Xia Qingtian to protest with a small, raised fist.
After a pleasant breakfast, Xia Qingtian and her father headed to Xia Corporation together.
To appear more formal, Xia Qingtian had specifically chosen a Chanel suit, black soft leather high heels, and her long hair neatly pulled back. To avoid looking too somber, she carried a brightly colored business bag.
Upon arriving at the conference room, Xia Qingtian politely nodded and smiled at the directors who had arrived early.
At the start of the meeting, Xia Qingtian gave a brief self-introduction, and then her father reintroduced her to the various directors.
Following that were the usual procedural reports and explanations.
Towards the end of the meeting, her father brought up the main topic of the day. "I believe everyone is aware of the issues that arose with the resort project, which Xia Corporation is currently prioritizing, during the anniversary celebration."
"This matter was kept strictly confidential. After verifying the details with the police, I also conducted an internal investigation. Relevant personnel have been held accountable and dismissed."
"The local residents have also reached a settlement through the police, and the project can proceed."
"I believe everyone has learned about the difficulties involved through various channels, even without me saying anything."
Her father paused here, surveyed the room, and then continued, "Now, I have decided to hand over the operating rights of this resort to Director Xia Qingtian."
"What?" All the directors were stunned and immediately looked at Xia Qingtian.
"?!" Xia Qingtian was even more shocked than the directors.
No way, something this significant, and they hadn't even given her a heads-up?