"Why not send it to so many entertainment companies, but specifically to Gu's Entertainment? What could be the reason for this!"
"Now it's great, Xia's has obtained the new energy cooperation project, and he Xia Honglang and Xia Qingtian have become internet celebrities, their status rising with the tide. What about us?"
"Heh, what about that anonymous letter of举报? They investigated all accounts under their name, and the official issued a public announcement to prove his innocence. Is that the proof of innocence he wanted? He was warning us! Warning us that he, Xia Honglang, has the ability to send us all to prison!"
"This is going too far! After dedicating half my life to working with him, he's now trying to dismiss us with a cup of wine? This is truly... outrageous!"
"What can we do? If people like us are really investigated, who among us can emerge without a single thing found, like Xia Honglang?" The person sitting at the head of the table, who had called this small meeting, sighed and said, "I've figured it out. Before, Xia Honglang turned a blind eye to our actions, assuming he didn't know. He was purely playing a game of 'catching the turtle in a jar' with us!"
"Now that Xia Qingtian has also been promoted by him, the next successor of Xia's is probably set in stone."
"From now on, it's our turn to turn a blind eye."
Hearing him say this, the other directors also sighed heavily.
The wise understand the times; Xia Honglang's game has been played for decades, and it's a truly grand one!
They had lost completely this time, and there was no room for defiance.
Next was the formal board meeting, and Xia Honglang had made ample preparations.
Even if someone objected, he would resolutely push his ideas through, determined to have Xia Qingtian officially take over the resort project this time.
However, unexpectedly, everyone appeared to be actively cooperating.
Could it be...
Glancing around, Xia Honglang suddenly understood something, and his eyes couldn't help but water a little.
Had these directors finally understood his good intentions?
It was wonderful! Everyone was still working together for the future of Xia's!
Thinking this, Xia Honglang's smile grew even brighter.
The directors, looking at Xia Honglang's smile, felt a chill in their hearts.
Look!
This insidious smiling tiger was indeed plotting this very thing!
Their future days... were likely to be difficult...
Xia Honglang, who thought everything would go smoothly, never expected that at the final vote, the person who raised an objection would be... Xia Qingtian?
"Qingtian?" Xia Honglang looked at Xia Qingtian and blinked his eyes, "Do you have a problem?"
Didn't Xia Qingtian herself say that she would gradually withdraw from the entertainment industry and begin to take over Xia's work?
What was she doing now?
"Dad, I still have some finishing touches to do on my entertainment career. Currently, I feel I cannot accept this job for the time being," Xia Qingtian said to Xia Honglang. "Furthermore, I still have my studies to attend to, and my schedule is too tight. I also feel my personal capabilities are limited."
"Compared to this project, I would prefer to be involved in the new energy project."
"What?!" Hearing Xia Qingtian say this, even the directors who wanted to play dumb couldn't hold back.
Good heavens, they were still wondering why Xia Qingtian suddenly raised an objection, and it turned out she was waiting for this all along?
To have her take over the resort project, she cited a busy schedule, unfinished entertainment work, limited capabilities, and no available time.
Would these problems all be solved when it came to new energy?
After all, the new energy project was a highly coveted opportunity in the eyes of many people.
Did he, Xia Honglang, and Xia Qingtian truly intend to hog it all for themselves?
Xia Honglang and his daughter were skilled and capable. If they wanted to eat the meat, these directors wouldn't object.
They admitted defeat if they were outmatched.
But they couldn't even be given a sip of the soup, could they!
How could that be acceptable!
"Qingtian..." Xia Honglang also hesitated.
It wasn't that he didn't trust Xia Qingtian, but rather that new energy was an unfamiliar territory for Xia's, let alone for Xia Qingtian, who was just a freshman in finance.
"I've already investigated this," Xia Qingtian could completely understand the feelings of Xia Honglang and all the directors. "This project is a brand new challenge for both me and Xia's."
"I believe this is also an excellent opportunity for training. If possible, I hope to lead the team, with recommendations from all the directors, to form a completely new team to handle this project."
"Although it's a bit risky, it's also an opportunity for Xia's to select new talent. I wonder what your thoughts are."
Xia Qingtian finished speaking and looked around at the board members.
Hearing Xia Qingtian say this, everyone's expressions improved considerably, and they began to weigh the interests involved.
This was also the solution Xia Qingtian had come up with in the past two days.
These directors were all old foxes who wouldn't act without incentive. It was too difficult for her to take this huge piece of pie alone, but if they were given a chance to taste the benefits and allowed to participate, things would be entirely different.
Of course, as long as the decision-making power remained in her hands, Xia Qingtian could deal with the people they sent in.
It would be best if there were useful talents, and if there were problems, it would be convenient for her to follow the clues.
Since she had returned to Xia's, she naturally wanted to thoroughly clean house.
And Xia Honglang would naturally not refuse an opportunity to inject fresh blood into Xia's.
Of course, some people with their own ulterior motives spoke up: "If the eldest miss leads the team, we naturally trust her. However... young people always have friction. If the eldest miss holds sole power, it might be unfair. It would be better to appoint another reliable person to work with the eldest miss and share her burdens."
"Since this is a board meeting, please stop calling me eldest miss. After all, I also hold shares in Xia's," Xia Qingtian said to the director who made the suggestion. "This project is a collaboration with Gu's, and the head of SH Research will also be involved."
"In a three-party cooperation, we are the weakest party. We still need to select two people to be the leaders? Director Yue, don't you find that ridiculous?"
Xia Qingtian knew very well that if she conceded today, she would face more and more trouble.
She first made her identity clear: she, Xia Qingtian, was a legitimate member of the Xia's board, not some pampered young lady acting recklessly due to Xia Honglang's favor.
With this point made, Xia Qingtian was on the same level as the directors for negotiations.
The rest would naturally be easier.
As Xia Qingtian had expected, after this, the matter was officially decided without much further debate.
After the board meeting adjourned, the directors, while wary of Xia Honglang and his daughter, began to think about how to place their own people in.
Xia Honglang, relieved by the smooth proceedings of the day, smiled and said, "Qingtian, you can go ahead and do this project. If there are any problems, your father is here."
"Mm," Xia Qingtian smiled back at Xia Honglang's demeanor.
"Today's board meeting went exceptionally smoothly. For the first time, those guys didn't oppose me," Xia Honglang sighed. "It seems they finally recognized your father's diligent work!"
Xia Qingtian's lips twitched slightly at his words, and she gave a dry laugh, not responding.
Some things were better left unknown to Xia Honglang.
Let it be this way...