Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 304: 207 Recognizing Relatives (2) Killing the chicken to scare the monkey, stepping on him to climb up the ladder

Xie Jing’s words instantly stirred up all the employees of the Xie Family company.noveldrama

“Mr. Xie, is this true? Is she really going to join the company?”

“What’s going to happen to the company then? We don’t want to work under someone who knows nothing. Isn’t that just making a joke out of all our futures?”

“Exactly, if you’re going to divide the family, do it, but why does someone who doesn’t understand management have to force their way into the company!”

“A bastard child, is she even worthy? Even if she enters the company, it would have a very bad impact on our reputation.”

…

Tang Wan turned her head to look at the crowd below, their emotions ablaze from just one sentence by Xie Jing. How could there be such a strong reaction? In the corner of her eye, she saw Jiang Yanting.

He, on the other hand, was leisurely pouring himself a cup of tea, possibly noticing her gaze, his eyes lifted slightly, “Would you like some tea?”

“No, thank you,” Tang Wan replied with a forced smile.

Jiang Yanting looked down to drink his tea, then lifted his head to look at Shen Zhixian.

Since this matter was inconvenient for him to intervene in, first and foremost, it was a private matter for the Xie Family; Mr. Xie and Xie Yongqi were present, so it wasn’t his place to step in.

Xie Jing had clearly intended to use the force of public opinion to embarrass Shen Zhixian. If she couldn’t handle this by herself, she would ultimately be unable to gain a foothold in the Xie Family or even in Beijing.

And so, even though Jiang Yanting was anxious, he could only grit his teeth and bear it.

“Xie Jing!” Xie Duo frowned, “What are you trying to do?”

“I just think everyone needs to know the truth. With the shares she holds, she could very likely become the largest shareholder of the Xie’s company. Should we wait for a change in ownership before informing everyone?” Xie Jing was fearless.

After all, he had the support of the entire company.

Mr. Xie lightly tapped the microphone, “Please, let me say a few words.”

After everyone fell silent, the elder softly said, “Whatever happens to the Xie Family, the company remains the company. We will do our utmost to protect everyone’s rights and interests, please rest assured.”

“Mr. Xie, are you saying that she is definitely going to join the company?”

“How can you say that this won’t harm our interests? We haven’t struggled for so long just to have it toyed with by someone else.”

“Even if it’s a matter of dividing shares, we won’t object, that’s ultimately your affair. But you cannot let someone who knows nothing join the company.”

…

It was clear what everyone meant. Shen Zhixian could take her shares and reap the dividends, but she should not enter the decision-making level. This was tantamount to excluding her from the company. Even as the largest shareholder, she was just going to be an empty puppet.

As the crowd’s excitement intensified, Mr. Xie’s furrowed his brow more tightly, and Shen Zhixian stood at his side, silent.

Only when the chatter subsided a bit, did she whisper, “Uncle, let me say something.”

“No need, I will handle it.”

“It’s okay, I can cope.”

Having said that, Shen Zhixian had already walked to the microphone. With a light tap, accompanied by a faint thump and the sound of electrical current, the room fell silent.

“I understand why everyone is so excited. You’re worried that I know nothing, and if I join the decision-making level, I’ll drag the company down.”

“I think everyone’s worries are completely unnecessary. Although I don’t know much, I am also aware that any major decisions for the company are certainly discussed by the board of directors. Just because I hold more shares, does that mean I can monopolize power?”

“Do you think I am too formidable or do you think the rest of the company’s people are fools who can easily be manipulated by me?”

“Who doesn’t want to earn more money? If I join the company, would I deliberately ruin it, earning nothing and being pointed at and spat upon by thousands? What would I gain?”

…

All of them had been worried that changes in the company’s higher-ups could negatively impact themselves, but indeed, what Shen Zhixian said also made sense.

This isn’t some feudal dynasty where one person holds absolute power. Even if she has more say, that doesn’t mean she can decide anything she wants!

“To think I alone could ruin the company? The Xie Family has stood firm for so many years. Do you really think so little of it in your eyes?”

“Even if I were some femme fatale…”

“Can’t all of you handle a single woman?”

“Now, just talking about the possibility of me joining the company has scared you to this extent. A group of grown men, afraid of one little girl?”

“If you really care about the company and can’t stand to see me enter, then use your means and abilities to drive me out, rather than a group of grown men staging a coup here! Aren’t you embarrassed? Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at?”

…

Their anger was ignited in an instant, but Shen Zhixian spoke calmly and made a lot of sense. After all, why should they all be afraid of one woman, especially when she didn’t have any miraculous abilities.