Chairman!

Yuhua Business Building, Shangya Fashion Design Co., Ltd.

"Ling Ling, please check if these documents are complete. If there are no problems, then the process is complete." HR Sister Hu placed several documents on her desk.

Yao Lingling quickly glanced through it, and after confirming that everything was correct, she looked up and gave a sincere smile, "No problem, thank you, Sister Li, you've worked so hard."

"Okay, I'll head back to my office now. Feel free to contact me if you need anything."

Watching Sister Hu's figure disappear at the end of the corridor, Yao Lingling took a deep breath and began to pack her personal belongings.

Actually, there wasn't much left. During the handover process over the past few days, she had already taken most of her belongings home.

Pack documents, mugs, pen holders, and other items into your backpack.

I patted my computer, which had been with me for over a year.

Yao Lingling stood up, her gaze sweeping over her colleagues, a warm smile spreading across her face, "Today I'm officially leaving the company. Goodbye, Xin Min, Brother Wang, Old Zhao— "

"Ling Ling, let's keep in touch!"

"I really hate to see you leave. Come back and visit often when you have time!"

"Keep it up Ling Ling! I'll come to you for help whenever I'm down on my luck!"

Because of her personality, Yao Lingling gets along very well with her colleagues, and everyone likes this cheerful, generous, warm-hearted, and lively girl.

They walked out of the office area laughing and joking all the way.

After countless trips to and from the design department, meeting rooms, and tea room, we finally arrived at the elevator.

Yao Lingling's eyes welled up slightly, and she pursed her lips tightly.

After all, this was the first company she joined after graduating from school.

There may have been many minor issues, but it did give her the capital to establish herself in Yancheng and accompanied her as she grew from an intern to a designer.

She has always felt a strong sense of belonging to Shangya.

Slightly hurried footsteps sounded from behind.

Xiao Mingxuan hurried over from around the corner. He hesitated for a moment, but eventually stepped forward.

He whispered, "Ling Ling."

Yao Lingling snapped out of her daze, waved with a smile, and said, "President Xiao, this is really goodbye. Thank you for your help with my resignation; it really made me a fortune, hehe."

Her smile was still warm and healing, but Xiao Mingxuan sensed a distance in it.

"Ding-a-ling—" The elevator doors slowly opened.

Looking into her bright eyes, Xiao Mingxuan said earnestly, "Have a safe journey! No matter what, I'll always consider you a friend. Goodbye."

Yao Lingling was silent for a moment, then raised her head and said, "Goodbye, Ming Xuan. Have a safe journey and good luck!"

After saying that, she strode into the elevator.

The elevator doors slowly closed. Xiao Mingxuan stood there, watching her figure gradually disappear, feeling as if he had finally let go of something in his heart.

A cool breeze swept over her, scattering her long hair.

Yao Lingling glanced at the gloomy sky above her head, a hint of determination appearing in her eyes.

Whatever the future holds, she is ready to meet the challenges.

"Dudu beep beep—"

The silver-gray Suzuki UY125 smoothly navigated the busy streets, its engine producing a crisp and powerful sound.

More than ten minutes later, the motorcycle came to a steady stop in front of the administration building of Huashang Apparel's headquarters.

After locking the car.

Yao Lingling took out her Mobile Phone and checked the time: 10:21.

I mentioned it in the WeChat group and left a message for Tang Song.

Not long after, a familiar figure ran out of the office building.

Zhang Jiahong, wearing low-heeled shoes, jogged up to her, beaming as she hugged her. "Ling Ling, you've finally arrived!"

Yao Lingling patted her friend on the shoulder and asked with concern, "How's it going with Shu Min? Is everything alright?"

"It went very smoothly!" Zhang Jiahong said excitedly, pulling her arm. "They signed the Labor Contract right away, and we just got our workstations assigned, right next to mine."

"That's good." Yao Lingling nodded, her gaze drifting towards the office building. "I'm not your employee, is it alright for me to enter the office area?"

Zhang Jiahong assured her, "Don't worry, there won't be any problem! Our design center handles a lot of work every day."

There are all sorts of random people in every department, nobody cares, and besides, you're here to wait for your senior.

She was so bold because she had someone backing her.

Ever since Lin Mu Xue greeted her last time, everyone, from colleagues to superiors, has been exceptionally polite to her.

On one occasion, even the general assistant Feng Yasan, took the initiative to greet her, which was quite a show of respect!

As they talked, the two took the elevator to the research and development center on the third floor.

Compared to Shangya, the office environment here is much more spacious and bright.

Next to each designer's workstation are not only various fabrics and garment samples, but also some plastic mannequins.

The entire area is full of creativity and energy, with a faint scent of fabric in the air.

Upon arriving at the southeast office area, Yao Lingling immediately spotted Li Shumin waving excitedly at her.

With a bright smile on her face, she quickly walked over, and after a brief exchange of pleasantries, the three sat down at their workstations and began to chat quietly.

Li Shumin appeared unusually excited, talking at length about all the benefits of the new company. (8th floor, large conference room)

The proposal to reorganize the board of directors was passed without a doubt with 55.4% of the votes in favor.

Next, we will proceed with the nomination of Chairman Ren.

According to the articles of association of Huashang Apparel Company Articles., the shareholding ratio is directly linked to the allocation of board seats.

Therefore, the core controversy in the entire process centered on the selection of independent directors.

With the He Jingping family holding 40.4% of the shares, plus the support of two smaller shareholders, they can still secure three seats.

After consultation, Rongliu Investment and Juqing Huijin nominated Zhang Pu as their representative on the board of directors.

Zhang Wenchao, the independent director in charge of auditing and compensation, was replaced by Chen Xiaolan, a candidate nominated by Lin Mu Xue.

He Jingping gripped the conference table tightly, his expression extremely solemn.

With a board of seven members, Tang Song already holds control of four seats.

At this moment, he finally realized that he had completely lost control of the board of directors of Huashang Apparel.

He has been working at Huashang Apparel for over 20 years and has long regarded the company as his life's work, but now it has been forcibly taken away by someone else.

Anger, resentment, and pain churned within my chest.

He has always attached great importance to Tang Song, the major shareholder with a 35% stake, and has always spoken to him with great courtesy.

When a minor conflict arose in the collaboration, I took the initiative to invite the other party to meet privately to communicate and resolve the issue.

When a conflict of interest was discovered and the other party refused to compromise, he took the initiative to make concessions, allocating a portion of the new production line's capacity, which was more than enough for Songmei Clothing to carry out its initial business.

Unexpectedly, the other party made a ruthless move and directly seized control of Huashang Apparel.

This is absolutely outrageous!

He Zhihui, standing beside him, had a livid face and looked at Tang Song with cold eyes.

While the board of directors is important, Huashang Apparel is a large company with thousands of employees, and controlling it is no easy task.

From the CEO to middle management, most of them were selected by their family.

Even if he controls the board of directors, so what? In the end, Hua Chang is still the He family's Hua Chang!

Could the Tang Song have truly undergone a major reshuffle?

Would he dare?! Aren't he afraid of ruining the company?

Just then.

"Thump, thump "Yi Yi —Tang Song's fingers tapped lightly on the conference table. The sound was not loud, but it drew everyone's attention to him.

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority. "On behalf of the new controlling shareholder, I nominate the following candidates."

"First, I nominate myself to the board of directors."

This nomination was no surprise. According to the Company Articles, Tang Song, who holds 35% of the shares, originally had two board seats, but he had always held both voting rights.

"Secondly..." Tang Song's gaze swept over the crowd, landing on the silent figure in the corner. "I nominate Mr. Wu Wei, the current president of Huashang Apparel."

Upon hearing this, Huang Yangming and Wang Chengliang looked surprised and were somewhat taken aback.

Who is Wu Wei?

He Jingping's trusted lieutenant and top general, the de facto CEO of Huashang Apparel!

He Zhihui gaze had been cold and gloomy, suddenly straightened up, his eyes gleaming with wild joy.

Of the current seven seats, three belong to their family, whereas Tang Song originally had a firm grip on four.

Now that he has nominated Wu Wei, isn't that the same as handing control back to him?

Is this guy afraid of problems at the company and trying to win over Wu Wei in this way to stabilize the company's situation?

That's so stupid!

He subconsciously looked at his father, only to see He Jingping ashen-faced, his right hand gripping the pen tightly, his eyes filled with disbelief as he looked at Wu Wei.

He Zhihui's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.

Wu Wei slowly stood up. Unlike before, he was dressed in a sharp dark gray suit today. He stood with his hands at his sides, his gaze sharp as a sword, quite different from his usual appearance.

"Thank you for your trust, Chairman Tang. I will not let you down. Here, I also assure all shareholders that every decision Huashang Apparel makes will be based on the highest principle of enhancing shareholder value, and we will repay this trust with tangible results."

His voice was steady and confident, and he never looked at He Jingping.

He Jingping's pupils suddenly contracted, and his chest heaved violently.

He Zhihui realized what was happening and suddenly stood up, the chair scraping against the floor with a screeching sound.

"Mr. Wu! You— "Yi Yi

"Zhihui, shut up!" He Jingping shouted sternly.

Lin Mu Xue, standing to the side, slightly raised the corners of her mouth and said in a detached tone, "Director He, this is a shareholders' meeting. Please watch your words!"

Now, she is a shareholder representative of Rongliu Investment, and her status is far higher than He Zhihui's, so she can rightfully reprimand him.

Awesome! So awesome!

Wu Wei's expression remained unchanged, but he felt a sense of satisfaction inside.

Over the past nine years, he has contributed a great deal to Huashang Apparel and helped the company generate substantial profits.

However, his Equity Incentive plan was repeatedly delayed, and He Jingping never considered letting him join the board of directors.

Under He Jingping's control, he was ultimately just a professional manager who could be replaced at any time.

As a young, energetic, and ambitious company CEO, he would naturally make the right choice.

After the proposal to reorganize the board of directors was concluded.

According to the original agenda, the vote began on the proposal for "Huashang Apparel and Yingqu Media to establish a joint venture".

The shareholders' vote concluded, and the meeting ultimately failed with 55.4% of the votes against it.

He Jingping and the others had solemn expressions and remained silent.

The shareholders' meeting has officially concluded.

Zhang Jin, the representative of Juqing Huijin, stood up and said, "I propose that we convene the first meeting of the new board of directors now."

Upon hearing this, Wang He, a director standing next to He Jingping, slammed his fist on the table and exclaimed, "Chairman Zhang! A board meeting requires three days' notice. This is a violation of procedure!"

The purpose of holding a board meeting at this time is self-evident: to elect a new chairman.

They certainly didn't want to see this scene.

Zhang Pu's expression remained calm. "The four of us directors can sign the 'Exemption Notice Period Agreement' on the spot. Under these circumstances, an emergency board meeting is compliant with the Company Articles."

As they were talking, a lawyer next to them placed the documents on the conference table.

Seeing this, He Jingping and the others naturally understood that the other party had come prepared and had already taken a full set of measures.

Soon, the seven Chairman Ren moved to the adjacent strategic meeting room to begin their first board meeting.

The large conference room became even more empty after the group left.

He Zhihui sat there, gritting his teeth, his eyes darting around.

Just then, a shadow appeared in front of him, and a fresh and pleasant perfume scent wafted towards him.

He Zhihui raised his head, his expression hardening.

Lin Mu Xue's hands hung naturally at her sides, her brown hair tied back, making her look capable and intellectual.

Her gaze was sharp and confident as she looked down at him.

The bright lights shone on her, making her appear even more imposing.

Noticing the fleeting fear in He Zhihui's eyes, Lin Mu Xue crossed her arms, raised her chin slightly, and looked down at him, saying, "Director He, you are in charge of recording this shareholders' meeting. Please compile the meeting minutes and send them to our email address."

To ensure his son's smooth succession in the future, He Jingping directly arranged for him to work in the CEO Office as the director.

He Zhihui was able to appear at the shareholders' meeting in his capacity as the CEO Office, responsible for taking meeting minutes.

He Zhihui looked at the aloof Lin Mu Xue, his teeth practically grinding to powder.

He snorted coldly, got up, and walked outside.

Watching his wolfish figure flee, Lin Mu Xue felt a sense of comfort throughout her body.

When faced with Second-Generation Rich like He Zhihui, who was also the person in charge of the event, I could only give perfunctory answers and avoid him, and I would be teased by him from time to time.

Now, as the one in a superior position, I trample him underfoot.

This scene of revenge and showing off was simply too much for her to handle.

The third floor houses the research and development design center.

As Yao Lingling and the other two were talking, the once busy and noisy office area suddenly became quiet.

The surrounding colleagues all returned to their seats and focused intently on their work.

Sensing the change in atmosphere, Li Shumin sat up straight and asked in a low voice, "What's going on? Jia Hong, is some leader coming over? Why is everyone so serious?"

"I don't know, let me ask." Zhang Jiahong picked up her Mobile Phone and glanced at the group chat messages. Her expression suddenly brightened, but then she became nervous.

Yao Lingling keenly noticed her unusual behavior and asked softly, "What's wrong, Jia Hong?"

Zhang Jiahong looked around and explained in a low voice, "A message just circulated in the group chat saying that there have been major changes at the company's shareholders' meeting that is currently being held."

Then, she showed the two of them the contents of the group chat.

Although the shareholders' meeting is a closed-door meeting, information leakage is almost inevitable due to the large number of attendees.

Especially for such major events that could fundamentally affect the company, rumors spread extremely quickly.

Some say that both major shareholders have sold their shares to outsiders, and the shareholders' meeting is about to undergo a major reshuffle, which may involve a major change in the middle and senior management.

Some sources also revealed that Director He has been targeted by other board members and is currently very angry.

Upon seeing these messages, both new employees, Zhang Jiahong and Li Shumin, held their breath.

Upon seeing these messages, the two new employees, Zhang Jiahong and Li Shumin, immediately held their breath.

They didn't know much about directors or shareholders, but the words "major reshuffle" made their hearts clench and they couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Just then.

A middle-aged woman with an outstanding demeanor appeared in the office corridor.

Zhang Jiahong looked up and whispered a reminder, "It's our company's administrative director!"

"Oh, oh." Li Shumin quickly sat up straight, trying to appear more professional.

Yao Lingling then subtly moved next to Zhang Jiahong, pretending to discuss clothing design work.

Then, the footsteps grew closer.

The three of them quietly looked up and saw that the administrative director Chai Wei, had stopped in front of them.

Zhang Jiahong's heart skipped a beat, and she stood up, saying, "Director Chai."

"Good morning, Jia Hong." Chai Wei smiled and nodded, then looked at Li Shumin and said in a gentle and friendly tone, "This must be our new colleague Shu Min, right? She's very pretty."

Li Shumin was stunned for a moment, her face instantly turning red. She stammered, "Director Chai, you flatter me. I am Li Shumin, the assistant designer."

"Hehe." Chai Wei covered her mouth and chuckled, naturally putting her hand on Zhang Jiahong's shoulder. "It's your first day on the job. If you need any help from our administration department, feel free to ask."

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Li Shumin was flattered and said, "Thank you, Director Chai. Everything is arranged and I am very satisfied."

"That's good." Chai Wei patted her shoulder, as if she suddenly remembered something, and continued, "By the way, your digital displays seem to be old models that have been used for several years. They were left behind by a previous employee who left."

I just checked, and we still have brand new xPPenArtistPro16s in our warehouse. You can get them at 0A.

"Submit a supplies request on the system, then go to the administrative office to collect it."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiahong and Li Shumin froze for a moment, then quickly bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Director Chai!"

As assistant designers, they don't usually use high-end office equipment.

The digital display that Chai Wei mentioned is a flagship model that was just released not long ago, and even the company's core designers use this model.

"No need to thank me, it's all part of my job. Don't stand, sit down and let's talk." Chai Wei's tone was gentle, carrying a warm and approachable quality. Then, she looked at Yao Lingling beside her, "And this is?"

Zhang Jiahong quickly replied, "This is my classmate, and she is also an employee of one of our company's partners. She's here to discuss work."

Tang Song said that Huashang Apparel is the OEM manufacturer for Songmei Clothing, and Yao Lingling will be in contact with them later, which is not entirely untrue.

Upon seeing this, Yao Lingling quickly stood up and said, "Hello, Director Chai."

"Hello." Chai Wei didn't dwell on it too much, just smiled gently, pulled up a chair and sat down next to them, asking how the two were adjusting.

As a large enterprise with nearly 3,000 employees, Huashang Apparel's Administrative Director Chai Wei, is undoubtedly a pivotal figure within the company.

Her mere presence was enough to draw attention, not to mention the fact that she was now chatting so enthusiastically with two newly hired junior employees.

This special treatment left Zhang Jiahong and Li Shumin feeling both surprised and nervous, and they were inevitably at a loss for what to do.

Li Shumin, in particular, blushed with excitement, and her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

Seeing this, Yao Lingling simply sat down at an empty workstation next to them without disturbing them.

She took out her Mobile Phone from her pocket and checked WeChat. Tang Song still hadn't replied to her message; he must be busy.

After thinking for a moment, she typed a message: "(~√~) Senior, I've arrived at the 3rd floor of the administration building. I'm with Jia Hong. Just let me know when you're done."

The message has just been sent.

A cheerful voice rang in my ears. "Haha, Director Chai, you're here too."

Yao Lingling looked up and saw a tall, thin man in his forties, wearing a shirt and trousers, looking quite energetic.

Chai Wei showed no sign of surprise and smiled, saying, "Come over and talk to the new employee. Doesn't the boss always say that we should maintain harmony and friendship between departments?"

"Haha, Director Chai is right!" The man smiled and looked gently to the side.

Zhang Jiahong and Li Shumin quickly stood up. "Manager Qian."

"It's nothing, I just came to ask if your work is going smoothly? Are you having any difficulties?"

"Everything went smoothly, thank you for your concern, Manager Qian!"

Looking at Qian Rui, who was unusually kind, the two of them were at a loss.

Because of its large number of employees, Huashang Apparel's Human Resources Department holds a very high position and is a true core department.

As the recruitment manager, Qian Rui can be considered the second most important person after the human resources director.

They had met each other when they joined the company.

Although his attitude was good at the time, it was nowhere near as friendly as it is now.

The surrounding employees noticed what was happening in the corner.

They naturally discussed the two newcomers, Zhang Jiahong and Li Shumin, quite a bit in private.

Based on the leaders' attitudes, it's reasonable to assume that this person got in through connections.

This is not uncommon for a large company like Huashang.

The fact that Director Chai and Manager Qian went to such lengths to greet them suggests that their backgrounds are quite extraordinary.

A low murmur of discussion quickly spread, and the crowd's eyes revealed a mixture of curiosity and confusion.

After a while, a series of rapid footsteps suddenly came from the gate, accompanied by enthusiastic greetings.

The employees glanced around when they heard the sound and were all startled.

The person in the center position is a handsome young man.

Wearing a dark blue suit, with slightly raised eyebrows and a faint smile, he looked tall and refined.

Surrounding him and behind him were several prominent High-ranking official of the company, including President Wu Wei, Assistant President Feng Yasan, and Design Director Zhao Chengwen.

All eyes were on him, their gazes respectful and cautious, which only amplified his aura.

He's like a "domineering CEO" straight out of a novel, captivating everyone's attention.

Some of the female employees covered their mouths, their eyes shining brightly, some even trembling slightly with excitement.

Chai Wei and Qian Rui also quickly stopped talking, stood up abruptly, and showed incredibly bright and lively smiles on their faces.

Sitting in the corner, Yao Lingling felt comfortable, her gaze slightly unfocused.

Tang Song was wearing the English formal suit that she had made herself.

Soon, her gaze fell upon a pair of clear, black and white eyes.

Her heart skipped a beat, and a blush crept onto her cheeks.

Completely captivated by her senior's good looks, she couldn't extricate herself.

Zhang Jiahong and Li Shumin also noticed this scene.

Although they didn't recognize all the company leaders, they could still sense the atmosphere in the office area.

A look of surprise and delight appeared on his face.

I never expected that Tang Song would have such a grand presence at Huashang Apparel!

Looking at the crowd walking towards them.

Chai Wei quickly reached the edge of the corridor and called out in a clear voice, "Chairman! You've arrived!"

Qian Rui followed closely behind, responding somewhat nervously, "Chairman, General Manager Wu."

As the two addressed each other, the surrounding employees all showed expressions of understanding.

Zhang Jiahong and Li Shumin exchanged a glance, somewhat confused as to what this meant.

Tang Song nodded slightly, his gaze passing over the two of them to the junior student sitting there, and said with Wei Xiao, "Just finished a meeting, were you getting impatient, Ling Ling?"

Yao Lingling took a deep breath, a bright smile spreading across her face. "No, senior!"