As one round of voting concluded, Fu Bo quickly took a commanding lead over Jiang Yanxi.
"Ms. Jiang, the results are out. You can start packing your things and prepare to leave."
"Don't worry, without you, the Jiang Group will remain as glorious as ever, perhaps even better than when you were in charge," Fu Bo stated with an air of arrogance as he stood up. The power of the Jiang Group rightfully belonged in his hands, and he had been waiting for this day for a long time.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yanxi remained seated, unmoving, and fixed Fu Bo with a playful gaze.
"Ms. Jiang, do you expect me to call security to escort you out?"
"Those subordinates might not know their limits, and any mishap would be regrettable," Fu Bo said meaningfully, completely immersed in his own joy and not giving Jiang Yanxi a second thought.
"Fu Bo, you're being too hasty. How can you be so sure of your victory?"
"You only hold twenty-five percent of the shares, while I possess forty-five percent."
"Here are my share contracts. Everyone can take a closer look," Jiang Yanxi declared霸气ly, placing the contracts on the table.
"What?"
"This is impossible!"
Fu Bo immediately snatched up a contract and began to read it carefully. However, the more he read, the paler his complexion became. The other shareholders' expressions also shifted slightly as they quickly picked up the contracts to examine them.
"You, how did you manage this?" Fu Bo dropped the contract, his face filled with shock. He hadn't expected to be so thoroughly defeated.
"Very well, since you've lost, I'll make sure you understand why. This gentleman is the major shareholder behind our Jiang Group."
As Jiang Yanxi spoke, she pointed at Qin Hui. Everyone followed her gaze, their eyes all settling on Qin Hui. Their expressions ranged from shock and confusion to surprise, as Qin Hui was remarkably young. Jin Yan'er, standing nearby, was also stunned. She hadn't expected the person the president had hired to act would turn out to be the company's major shareholder. If anyone else had said this, Jin Yan'er would never have believed it, but coming from Ms. Jiang, she had no choice but to accept it. The thought of her having been rude to this major shareholder earlier sent a shiver of fear down her spine. After all, the Jiang Group was a renowned company in Jiangnan Province, and people scrambled for a chance to join; yet she had caused such a scene.
Facing the stunned gazes of everyone, Qin Hui calmly sipped his coffee.
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible. If he were the major shareholder, how could I not know?" Fu Bo stared intently at Qin Hui, trying to find something amiss.
"Fu Bo, you've truly disappointed us. We trusted you so much, and yet you've done this."
"Yes, Fu Bo, if we hadn't been deceived by you, why would we have disrespected Ms. Jiang?"
"I believe Ms. Jiang is the best leader for the Jiang Group."
Faced with the barrage of accusations, Fu Bo's face turned a shade of liver-red. He hadn't expected these people to turn on him so quickly!
"Hmph, don't think you can get ahead by stepping on me to please that woman, Jiang Yanxi. You know her methods; you won't end up well either!" Fu Bo said indignantly.
The moment Fu Bo finished speaking, a team of police officers entered. Seeing the officers storm in, everyone's faces turned pale with panic.
"Fu Bo, betraying company interests and privacy carries consequences. Based on my judgment, you'll be incarcerated for at least a decade." Jiang Yanxi's expression was icy.
"Ms. Jiang, no, I was wrong, I know I was wrong! It was Zhang Ke who instructed me to do this, it has nothing to do with me," Fu Bo felt utterly powerless and could only plead with a mournful expression. If he were to be imprisoned, his twilight years would be ruined.
Jiang Yanxi's expression remained calm towards Fu Bo's pleas. Since he had made a mistake, he had to pay the price. Had it not been for the shares held by Qin Hui, Jiang Yanxi's own fate might not have been much better. Soon, Fu Bo was led away by the officers, and the scene gradually calmed down. Although the situation had stabilized, many people felt uneasy. After all, they had supported Fu Bo. If Jiang Yanxi decided to settle accounts with them, their fate would be no different from Fu Bo's.
"Everyone, I, Jiang Yanxi, am not one to persecute relentlessly. Those who supported Fu Bo earlier should hand over their shares. You can then live out your days peacefully in retirement. If you refuse, you can spend your days in jail," Jiang Yanxi stated decisively. This was the perfect opportunity to consolidate her power. Once she acquired these shareholders' shares, the Jiang Group would be entirely under her control.
Qin Hui's eyes revealed a hint of admiration for Jiang Yanxi's shrewdness as he continued to sip his coffee. After much deliberation, the shareholders finally decided to hand over their shares. If they were imprisoned, their old age would be irrecoverable.
By the time the share transfers were completed, it was already afternoon. Jiang Yanxi felt a rare sense of relief. Had it not been for Qin Hui's help, things likely wouldn't have gone so smoothly.
"How is the arrangement for tonight's press conference coming along?" Jiang Yanxi asked calmly in her office.
"Ms. Jiang, everything is arranged. Will Song Bingbing really be attending?" Even though the press conference was confirmed for tonight, Jin Yan'er couldn't help but feel excited at the prospect of meeting Song Bingbing, her idol. Seeing Jin Yan'er's curious expression, Jiang Yanxi's mood soured slightly, as Song Bingbing was her competitor.
"Alright, you'll know when the time comes. Go and attend to your duties." Jiang Yanxi waved her hand, dismissing Jin Yan'er. Once Jin Yan'er left, Qin Hui and Jiang Yanxi were the only ones left in the office.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving," Qin Hui felt like he was going to get moldy after staying here all day, despite having such a beautiful woman to feast his eyes on.
"Why the rush? Stay until tomorrow morning. Zhang Ke will likely attend my new product launch tonight," Jiang Yanxi tried to persuade him to stay.
"No way, I still have to help you deal with Zhang Ke. What's in it for me?" Qin Hui wasn't keen on being free labor and probed tentatively.
"What do you mean by 'help me'?"
"You are now the major shareholder of the Jiang Group. You can participate in decision-making for many matters," Jiang Yanxi said earnestly, putting down her laptop.
"Alright, alright, who told you you're my wife? I'll listen to you." Qin Hui finished his coffee in one gulp, his tone calm. Upon hearing Qin Hui's intimate address, Jiang Yanxi's brows furrowed slightly, but she ultimately decided against trying to correct him.
After leaving Jiang Yanxi's office, Qin Hui went to find Jin Yan'er. He only knew Jin Yan'er in the entire company, so he intended to find a familiar face to chat with and pass the afternoon. More importantly, Qin Hui was eagerly anticipating Zhang Ke's appearance tonight, which was his ultimate reason for staying.