Ji Yanzhi and Ji Ting arrived at Shili at eight thirty. Ji Ting had planned to head straight to the Chip R&D Center, but Ji Yanzhi took him to the President's Office first.
The two had barely entered when Fang Jie knocked and came in to report the day's schedule.
"President Ji, Vice President Li sent out a notice half an hour ago requiring all Chief Scientists at headquarters to attend a meeting at ten this morning. Attendance is mandatory."
Ji Yanzhi's expression remained unchanged as he continued looking at the screen. "Did he say anything else?"
Fang Jie paused briefly before continuing, "Vice President Li specifically sent his secretary over just now. He said he suggests you needn't attend today's meeting."
Ji Yanzhi gave a cold, faintly mocking smile. "The Board of Directors doesn't meet until tomorrow. Whether he gets to take charge of the R&D Department still depends on the final vote, and he's already giving me suggestions today?"
Fang Jie didn't dare respond. After all, he had little say in matters like this.
"All right. Have Wang Mian come up at nine." Ji Yanzhi handed him the tablet. "That's all. Go get on with your work."
"Yes, sir."
Once Fang Jie had closed the door, Ji Yanzhi beckoned to Ji Ting on the sofa. "Ji Ear, come here."
Ji Ting got up and walked over. Ji Yanzhi took a folder from his drawer. "This is the résumé of our new Executive Vice President, Li Tianhua. Take a look."
Ji Ting's brows shifted slightly. He glanced at the folder, then back at Ji Yanzhi. "I don't know anything about personnel appointments."
Ji Yanzhi chuckled. "Just read it. Or skim it, if you like."
"Oh."
Ji Ting took the folder from him and was about to return to the