He spoke with such confidence that his words struck Ji Zhenting square in the chest like a wooden pestle. Furious, Ji Zhenting slammed the table and sprang to his feet. "Even so, you should have reported it to the group immediately! Why did you deliberately conceal it in the documents?"
Ji Yanzhi's lips curved into something that was almost a smile. "Maybe because you deliberately kept me in the dark when you brought those two illegitimate children home."
"Ji Yanzhi!" All the blood in Ji Zhenting's body rushed to his face. "And you still dare claim you weren't using your position to settle a personal score?!"
"I was. That's why you removed me from my position. Haven't I already been punished?"
"You..." Ji Zhenting couldn't catch his breath. He dropped back into his chair and began coughing violently.
Watching the lively scene, Minister Liang from the Ministry of Defense leaned slightly toward Director Chang. "Little Ji is always so quiet, while President Ji has a tongue like a knife. The brothers really couldn't be more different."
Director Chang half covered his mouth. "You don't understand. That's what makes them a perfect match. They complement each other."
A falling-out between grandfather and grandson might have been a private matter, but making such a scene in front of so many important figures still disgraced Shili.
A few directors stepped forward to mediate, urging Ji Yanzhi to let it go. Family disagreements could be worked out gradually if everyone sat down together.
Looking at their faces as they so generously asked him to make concessions, Ji Yanzhi gave a laugh. "Since you all believe personal matters shouldn't be mixed with business, Ji Ting and I will start our own company. Then all that's left between us will be personal."
The directors grew frantic