The others' expressions also turned grim.
After all, Yang Dongyu's company brought substantial profits to the firm every year.
Jiang Nuan, idly playing with a pen in a flower-like manner, spoke at a measured pace: "President Yang, has your hearing become poor at such a young age? I asked you to be clear about your identity. You were the one who initiated the provocation, and now you're unhappy because you were refuted?"
Chairman Zhang seized the opportunity to interject: "Director Jiang, although President Yang is young, he is experienced. Director Jiang should learn more from what he says, shouldn't she?"
Jiang Nuan glanced at Chairman Zhang, recalling the information she had about him.
Jiang Nuan, with a relaxed smile, retorted: "Learn what from him? Learn to confront people? We're all in business. For our first meeting, our first words to each other, and you speak so nastily. Do you still expect me to respect you?"
Chairman Zhang: "..." Truly a fearless cub facing an old tiger!
"Director Jiang, I merely said a couple of things to you, and you need to say such harsh words back?" Yang Dongyu narrowed his eyes as he looked at Jiang Nuan.
This Jiang Nuan was no simple person!
Jiang Nuan sneered, never having encountered someone so brazen and overbearing.
"Just a couple of things? What is my identity, and what are you? What right do you have to lecture me?" Jiang Nuan's expression suddenly changed, her exquisite face covered with a layer of frost.
Yang Dongyu glanced at Chairman Zhang, who nodded slightly.
Yang Dongyu immediately understood.
This was Chairman Zhang's prime opportunity to seize Jian Da Group.
Yang Dongyu stood up and roared, "Jiang Nuan, I was merely trying to remind you not to be too arrogant at such a young age. Jian Da Group has a history spanning decades since its establishment. I was just trying to remind you."
"This is my Jiang family's company. Do we need your reminder?"
Jiang Nuan's delicate, ruby-red lips curved into a mocking smile. "Yang Dongyu, in the Jiangnan region, do you think I have no choice but to cooperate with you? I've investigated. Your orders this year have increased by 20% compared to last year. Your orders only increased after my new product was launched. It's precisely because Jian Da Group's products are good that your orders have increased. Now you're lecturing me, so can't I kick you out?"
Her righteous words resonated with Yang Dongyu.
Immediately, he heard Jiang Nuan's cold voice slowly deliver: "My grandfather did not wish to offend Chairman Zhang, and you, as Chairman Zhang's granddaughter's boyfriend, were allowed to attend the meeting.
However, you have failed to grasp your own position. Our company's affairs are not for you to interfere with. If you think I'm not doing a good job, you can withdraw your shares. I will proceed according to the contract."
This move by Jiang Nuan caught Yang Dongyu and Chairman Zhang completely off guard.
"Hmph! The Jiangnan market is mine. Other than me, those hospitals will not cooperate with you," Yang Dongyu said with immense pride.
"Is that so? I know you have a second option, the Rong family?"
Before Yang Dongyu could respond, Jiang Nuan smiled and said, "However, their new product was also developed by me. With a word from me, Rong Yin will not cooperate with you either. Without such excellent products, after this year, will those hospitals still cooperate with you? Don't you understand these simple principles yourself?"
Yang Dongyu's face changed drastically. It was indeed the case.
He possessed his current market share because of Jian Da Group's superior products.
Jiang Nuan then dropped another bombshell: "Furthermore, we can directly bypass you and cooperate with the hospitals. The price will be much lower than the current price. Tell me, will the hospitals choose you or me?"
Yang Dongyu stared coldly at Jiang Nuan. He had underestimated her.
"But those hospital personnel only recognize me?" Yang Dongyu said with immense pride, though inwardly he felt quite insecure.
Jiang Nuan leaned back in her chair slowly, unhurriedly refuting him: "You are mistaken. They don't recognize you; they recognize your products."
Yang Dongyu clenched his fists and could only sit down.
"I apologize, Director Jiang. I was merely trying to test Director Jiang's capabilities just now. I hope you can forgive me. Let's cooperate well in the future." Yang Dongyu was capable of both yielding and advancing. It seemed this time, he still wouldn't be able to assist Chairman Zhang in seizing Jian Da Group.
Jiang Nuan said nothing more, turning her attention to Chairman Zhang. "Chairman Zhang, a year ago, you prepaid the company twenty million yuan and promised to repay it within three months. A year has passed, and your money is still not in. The company is now under my management. The twenty million yuan must be returned to the company within three days. If not, company dividends will be withheld. If you feel my actions are unreasonable, you can discuss it with the legal department."
"Jiang Nuan, don't go too far. Even your grandfather wouldn't do this. We all built this company together," Chairman Zhang, having been stepped on, immediately jumped up.
His turbid, sharp eyes fixated on Jiang Nuan.
Jiang Nuan slowly stood up, her exquisite face composed. She walked a few steps before looking at the imposing Chairman Zhang.
"You invested in Jian Da Group five years ago, but you know the real reason for your investment. The other two were personally invited by my grandfather to invest. They are both present and have stabilized Jian Da Group's situation. My grandfather and I are very grateful to them, and we will add an additional two percent to their dividends. But Chairman Zhang is different. You wanted to invest, and my grandfather allowed you to.
However, Chairman Zhang has been frequently making small, underhanded moves. If you want the evidence, I have it here.
The other two shareholder uncles diligently attend to their duties, while Chairman Zhang, on the other hand, brings his granddaughter and grandson-in-law into the company. Won't these actions lead people to speculate?"
Zhang Jinglu. Yang Dongyu: "..."
As expected, the new official wielded her authority fiercely.
She started by targeting her grandfather.
This move by Jiang Nuan delighted the two shareholders.
Their hearts immediately turned towards Jiang Nuan.
As for Chairman Zhang, he felt worse than if he had eaten excrement.
The other two shareholders were progressing increasingly well, while he not only had to return the twenty million yuan within three days but also faced the possibility of being ousted.
Chairman Zhang's anger flared, and his vision momentarily darkened, almost causing him to collapse.
He sat back down on the chair, slowly regaining his composure.
Jiang Nuan addressed all the immediate issues the company needed to resolve, also increasing the dividends for her grandfather's three old comrades by two percent.
For high-level managers and employees, she proposed corresponding commissions based on performance. With the commissions added to their original salaries, everyone would be more motivated.
Through her display of both authority and benevolence, Chairman Zhang became the scapegoat, yet everyone else was pleased.
Jiang Wei looked at Jiang Nuan, a look of surprise on his face.
He had thought the young lady would be bullied today.
Unexpectedly, she had fought a brilliant counter-attack.
Chairman Zhang was usually arrogant in his dealings and speech with the Chairman.
He always talked back to the Chairman.
Though the old man was sharp-tongued, once he retorted, it was usually over.
However, Chairman Zhang was clearly not like that, always wanting to bring his relatives into the company.
Back in the office, Jiang Nuan admired the brand new office. Its décor was simple yet exuded elegance. The entire workspace was in off-white, incredibly comfortable to look at. Adjacent was a bookshelf, and next to it, a floor-to-ceiling window. Jiang Nuan loved this style.
She asked with some surprise, "Uncle Jiang, was this office also newly renovated?"