This sentence caused several people who were about to stand up to stop.
Zhang Qingxue sat back on the chair, and Su Wantang also cast a curious look.
Zhao Chen tilted his head slightly. "Who?"
"Chief Operating Officer, Song Zhongping."
Chen Xi spoke out the name with a firm tone.
The office was quiet for a moment.
Song Zhongping, Henglong Group Chief Operating Officer, fifty-three years old, has worked in the company for more than fifteen years.
He is an old man who was promoted by Zhao Jianguo. He is responsible for the company's daily operations and project management and has high internal prestige.
To the outside world, he is undoubtedly a core member of the Zhao Jianguo faction.
"Song Zhongping?" Zhang Qingxue frowned,
"He is Confidant of Zhao Jianguo. He has been with Zhao Jianguo for more than ten years. Is it unlikely that we can win over him at this time?"
Chen Xi shook his head, with analytical light shining in his eyes:
"Sister Qingxue, I have been observing Song Zhongping for a long time. On the surface, he is from Zhao Jianguo, but in fact, he and Lin Wanqing are not the same person at all."
She pulled up several meeting minutes and email exchanges:
"First of all, in terms of work style, Song Zhongping is a typical hard worker who pays attention to project quality and project progress.
Lin Wanqing is from a financial background and puts maximization of interests first. In the past few years, the two have had many conflicts over project budgets and Suppliers choices.
It's just because Zhao Jianguo favors Lin Wanqing and Song Zhongping that I have to bow my head."
"Secondly, in terms of character, Song Zhongping is a decent person, even a little stubborn.
He criticized Lin Wanqing's 'Equity-like Debt' and 'Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities' operations. He repeatedly emphasized in internal meetings that 'finances must be transparent and operations must be compliant'. But..."
Chen Xi paused. "During the era when Zhao Jianguo was in power, his voice was suppressed."
Zhao Chen tapped her fingers lightly on the table, indicating her to continue.
"The most important thing is,"
Chen Xi leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice.
"Song Zhongping is a sensible person, a very realistic and sensible person."
She looked at Zhao Chen, her eyes clear and sharp:
"After the completion of Rights Issue, Equity Structure of Henglong has been completely changed.
You actually control more than 40% of the shares, making you the undisputed number one Major Shareholder.
As for Zhao Jianguo, even if he escaped from the lawsuit without incident, his shareholding ratio has been diluted from 40% to just over 30%, and he has lost his controlling position."
"Henglong has officially entered the Zhao Chen era. Song Zhongping sees this fact very clearly."
Zhang Qingxue thoughtfully. "What do you mean..."
"What I mean is," Chen Xi took over,
"Song Zhongping has worked at Henglong for fifteen years, from project manager to Chief Operating Officer.
He has feelings for this company, but more realistically - he is fifty-three years old and has seven years to retire.
He needs this job, he needs this position, and he needs to work steadily until retirement."
She paused and said something that made everyone think deeply:
"There is no absolute loyalty in this world, only absolute interests.
Song Zhongping's 'loyalty' to Zhao Jianguo is based on the fact that Zhao Jianguo can give him power and status.
And now, the person who can give this is you, Zhao Zong."
There was silence in the office.
After a long time, Zhao Chen slowly spoke:
"So you think Song Zhongping will choose to side with us?"
"It's not a choice, it's a necessity."
Chen Xi The tone is affirmative,
"Unless he wants to be dismissed during the next Board of Directors reorganization. And once he stands up, there will be a chain reaction--"
She raised her finger:
"First, Song Zhongping is Chief Operating Officer, and has the actual operating rights of all the company's projects.
His coming over means that Lin Wanqing is completely isolated at the business level."
"Second, Song Zhongping has a high prestige within the company, and his change of direction will affect the choices of a large number of middle managers.
Those people are still waiting and watching, but once they see Song Zhongping's attitude, they will make a decision quickly."
"Third," Chen Xi looked at Zhang Qingxue,
"If Song Zhongping stands up, Secretary Liu Mingyu will have to reconsider his position.
By then, we will no longer be alone on Board of Directors."
This analysis is clear and logical.
Zhang Qingxue's eyes flashed with approval.
She had to admit that Chen Xi, a seemingly young assistant, had a grasp of people's hearts and situations far beyond those of her peers.
Su Wantang said softly:
"Xi Xi is right. I have met Song Zhongping several times. He is indeed a pragmatic person.
He is not as ambitious as Lin Wanqing, who just wants to keep his own one-third of an acre of land. Such a person is the easiest to win over."
Zhao Chen was silent for a moment, then looked at Chen Xi: "How to fight for it?"
Chen Xi is already prepared:
"Two steps. First, contact him privately and give him enough face. Invite him to dinner in person. Don't talk about taking sides. Just talk about the company's development and your future plans for Henglong.
Let him feel respected and that you value him."
"Second," she paused,
"Substantial interests. What Song Zhongping cares about most is his position and treatment.
We can clearly tell him that as long as he supports the company's compliance reform, his position will not change and his salary will only increase."
Hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in Zhao Chen's eyes.
He suddenly thought of something deeper.