Chapter 122: Verbal Duel (2/2)

As the words fell, the room immediately fell into silence.

Everyone exchanged glances, their hearts in their throats.

Wang Yang looked around, quite satisfied.

Seeing Li Jianjun still sitting unmoved, he quickly walked over to him, pointing at the nameplate on the table, “Old Li, Xiao Li, your secretary, has already arranged a seat for you, can’t you see? Even your secretary knows what’s appropriate, why are you still sitting there as if you’re blind?”

Only then did Li Jianjun notice Xiao Li, the secretary, looking embarrassed.

These past few days, she had been acting very strangely, apparently having been turned by Wang Yang.

He sighed inwardly, realizing things were getting even worse.

Although there were no issues with his private life, Xiao Li, the secretary, was in possession of some other information.

For instance, company purchases, vehicle use, rent, etc., sometimes he arranged these without approval.

Though not very important, the accumulation of these minor issues could still sway opinions.

“Xiao Li?”

Zhang Dekai felt a pang in his heart.

They had just gotten along not long ago, and now she had defected?

But he quickly came to terms with it.

Xiao Li, the secretary, did this probably because she feared losing her position if Wang Yang really came to power.

It wasn’t right to judge her actions.

After all, only children care about right and wrong; the adult world is all about interests.

Zhang Dekai sighed, stopped talking, and turned to look at Li Jianjun.

“Alright!”

Li Jianjun took a deep breath, stood up briskly, gave Xiao Li a meaningful look, and then took a seat beside him.

The ordinary swivel chair was very hard.

Far from as comfortable as the chairman’s exclusive sofa.

Wang Yang also took a seat on another swivel chair, his gaze sweeping over the large sofa, his mouth curling into a sinister smile, signaling Xiao Li, the secretary, to confirm the attendees.

Once everything was in order.

At 8:00 AM sharp, the 16th shareholder meeting of Erlunsi Corporation officially began.

As per tradition.

The ‘outgoing’ chairman, Li Jianjun, was supposed to speak first, analyzing the current situation and difficulties of the company and discussing solutions with everyone.

But everyone knew.

Rather than calling this a shareholder meeting, it was more like an election.

And the key to deciding who would be the next chairman lay in whether Li Jianjun or Wang Yang could more convincingly sway those present.

It must be mentioned that the shareholders were clearly leaning towards Wang Yang.

Because the details Li Jianjun had shared last time were too simple to convince anyone.

And only a few days had passed.

They didn’t believe Li Jianjun could have clarified all details within these days to convincingly address everyone’s concerns.

It seemed as difficult as reaching the heavens.

Did Li Jianjun think the same?

He also believed his path had reached its end, but he was determined to fight to the death.

It didn’t matter if he couldn’t remain as chairman.

Under no circumstances could he allow Wang Yang to take over!

“Old Li, time is precious, let’s make it quick. As the outgoing chairman, I’ll defer to you. You go first.”

Speaking first had no advantage, Wang Yang had calculated this.

He spread his hands, crossed his legs, looked at Li Jianjun with a confident expression, then started clapping. Turning to the others, he said, “Let’s all welcome Chairman Li to elaborate on the ‘light asset reform’ in detail. After Old Li finishes, feel free to ask any questions.”

“Extend your questions as much as you like, after all, this concerns the interests of us all.”

“This time it’s not like the last time.”

“With Chairman Li’s wisdom, having prepared for several days, I believe he will definitely give a satisfactory answer to all shareholders and middle managers!”

“Let’s give a round of applause!”

“Welcome Old Li to speak!”

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