Capítulo 1827: Chapter 1447: It’s Him!

Luo Zitian and Guo Nan originally planned to embarrass Zhengdong Province, hoping to make him agitated, angry, and even lose some rationality, so that during the meeting later, they could gain an unspoken advantage.

After all, facing a rational opponent is far less manageable than dealing with an agitated enemy.

Due to the arrival of Dong Tianlu and his group, Luo Zitian and Guo Nan thought that “Lin Sheng” was no longer a threat, and felt no qualms about mocking Zhengdong Province openly.

So they initiated a series of provocative remarks aimed at Zhen Province, but ultimately, they were the ones left feeling stifled.

First, Zhengdong Province was inexplicably calmed by a simple remark from Lin Sheng.

Then, Lin Sheng’s “underling” directly made them suffer a silent loss.

Now, Luo Zitian was truly fired up.

Seeing Zhengdong Province approaching the entrance to the conference room, Luo Zitian suddenly felt emboldened and shouted a retort.

The three of them, “Lin Sheng” and his team, acted as if they hadn’t heard and only Zhengdong Province turned around, gave them a look, and mouthed silently.

Luo Zitian has sharp eyesight, as does Guo Nan.

Even if they couldn’t see clearly, the classic lip shape was enough to guess what Zhengdong Province said—

Idiot!

Afterwards, Luo Zitian and Guo Nan watched as their opponents entered the venue.

If they were merely simmering earlier, now they were truly stifled, experiencing breathlessness and chest tightness!

“Such crude language, to curse so nastily! Is he really fit to be the executive director?” Luo Zitian pointed to the direction and angrily spoke to Guo Nan beside him.

“Yeah, did anyone see that? Zhengdong Province… Mr. Zheng cursed!” Guo Nan searched around for “witnesses.”

Unfortunately, the corridor was empty except for the two of them.

Even if there were surveillance, it wouldn’t capture silent lips, as the footage wasn’t so clear.

Truly frustrated, this duo was.

The meeting was about to begin, and they dared not delay any longer here, immediately left for the room with a sulking expression.

Meanwhile, as Bai Xiaosheng and Zhengdong Province emerged from the elevator, walked over, engaging with Luo Zitian and Guo Nan during this period, the conference room was quite lively.

Over two hundred people were present, not a small gathering, with each whispering to those around them, creating quite the cacophony together.

Today’s meeting further tugged at everyone’s heart.

“Is Mr. Zheng really stepping down this time, is someone else truly taking over as executive director?”

“I’ve heard it’s true… Is there absolutely no room for negotiation?!”

“I’ve been with Mr. Zheng since the beginning, and it’s he who granted me shares! Now seeing things become this way, it’s truly upsetting!”

“I’m the same! I refuse to let Mr. Zheng step down like this, if it comes to bear, I will protest!”

“Precisely, without Mr. Zheng as executive director, what even is Shengsheng International?”

“Voicing out is essential… but can we truly make a difference…”

“Even if not, we can’t just watch Mr. Zheng step down without a word, what kind of person would that make us?”

…

Most of the old employees were sympathizing with Zhengdong Province.

In contrast, the major shareholders sat quietly in the first row, all very low-key and silent.

Although their shares were substantial, they dared not defy collective anger overly.

Actually, some major shareholders still felt that Zhengdong Province was the best choice.

Yet, with Luo Zitian joining forces with others, undeniable discourse was seized, leaving them helpless.

Dong Tianlu and Dong Tianxiu, siblings, sat in a hidden corner, initially drawing some attention which settled over time.

The siblings listened to the Shengsheng International employees unitedly sustain Zhengdong Province.

Dong Tianxiu couldn’t help leaning closer and whispered admiringly to Dong Tianlu, “Looks like Zhengdong Province truly wins hearts! With leadership and subordinates like these, no wonder Shengsheng International has developed so well over the years!”

Before arriving, Dong Tianlu had thoroughly briefed Dong Tianxiu on the situation here and allotted him some time for research.

Of course, she hadn’t delved into the intricate strategies involved.

Currently, Dong Tianxiu knew they were opponents but still admired the other party.

Dong Tianxiu even thought business ought to be done like this; Zhengdong Province might well be his ideal role model.

“Winning hearts, yet of what use is it? See, aren’t the major shareholders still excluding him from his position? Regardless of these small fry here supporting Zhengdong Province, it ultimately amounts to nothing!” Dong Tianlu replied, her tone slightly mocking, in a low voice.

Taking over the family business, Dong Tianxiu intended to sway his elder sister’s perceptions with actionable influence.

Dong Tianlu had no less intention!

Today, bringing Dong Tianxiu along was precisely to have him witness business’s real cruelty, contrary to his imagination, filled with helplessness and ruthless realities.

No matter the goodwill towards employees, without absolute power and wealth, you’ll be squeezed out and devoured!

The law of survival of the fittest still persists across various domains, nowadays tagged differently but unchanged!

Sentiment doesn’t lead troops, nor benevolence manages finances!

Dong Tianlu also used facts to educate Dong Tianxiu; even if unable to fully align him with her business perspective, at least acclimating him to commerce’s cruelty, urging a firmer stance!

Otherwise, those originally supporting shareholders in the end will devour you like wolves!

“I believe it is useful.” Facing Dong Tianlu’s “pointlessness theory,” Dong Tianxiu absorbed the atmosphere around him, murmured.

He couldn’t help repeating firmly thereafter, “I believe it is useful!”

Dong Tianlu smiled, no verbal quarrel with her brother.

She wasn’t in a hurry.

As long as he was willing to explore what she shared, gradual exposure will suffice; growing awareness of this world’s harshness inevitably induces maturity.

Glancing subtly in another direction.

Vaguely, two more figures caught her eye—Ma Tianqing and Wang Helei.

Yet those two hadn’t found her, or perhaps just adhered to her instructions, refrained from seeking.

That was ideal, avoiding exposure, contacting via phone instead.

“Still some time before the meeting. Tianxiu, why don’t you share those incidents you encountered on your way back home, along with the friend who helped you?” Dong Tianlu turned to her brother, smiling.

Though fleeting, engaging her brother personally and enhancing their bond was quite precious.

At mention of this, Dong Tianxiu’s eyes sparkled, “I was just thinking the same, where to begin… let’s start from how we helped on the plane!”

Dong Tianxiu, animated, recounted saving the boy with Bai Xiaosheng aboard the flight, progressing to their deceitful attackers outside a hotel, Chen Feiyu’s injury, luck favoring Bai Xiaosheng’s timely aid, their venture to an antique street for ‘treasure hunting,’ arriving at Bai Xiaosheng influencing his ideology.

Dong Tianxiu continually referred to “my friend” without naming Bai Xiaosheng.

Listening, Dong Tianlu found it rather exaggerated; someone versed in medicine, martial arts, assessment, business acumen, age-matching her brother’s? Such an outstanding youth?

“Given the chance, I truly wish to meet him.” Dong Tianlu queried, “Don’t you know his name?”

“Certainly, I know his name!” Dong Tianxiu stressed.

Dong Tianlu smilingly asked, “What’s his name then?”

Dong Tianxiu candidly responded, “His name is Bai Xiaosheng!”

Bai Xiaosheng?

On hearing, Dong Tianlu froze, “That name sounds very familiar…”

Bai Xiaosheng!

It’s rumored that the young executive president of Zhenbei Group Greater China Region is named Bai Xiaosheng!

Dong Tianlu’s eyes slightly narrowed.

Could it possibly be the same person?!

Her brother, by chance, acquainted with the Greater China Region executive president of Zhenbei Group?!

“Or, just a coincidence in names?” Dong Tianlu pondered.

At that moment, someone stepped into the conference room from outside, sparking commotion.

Many even stood from their seats.

The siblings looked over, hearing people shouting “Mr. Zheng.”

Was that Zhengdong Province arriving!

Having heard praises about this Tengyun-Lu Yun’s son-in-law, yet hadn’t met him, Dong Tianlu too rose to look.

Sharing bewilderment, Dong Tianxiu’s curiosity towards Zhengdong Province surfaced, joining in to observe.

Elsewhere, Ma Tianqing and Wang Helei also shifted focus.

Accompanied by Bai Xiaosheng and his trio, Mr. Zheng conversed along the way, heading for front-row reserved seating.

Exposing their group to all eyes.

Upon seeing Bai Xiaosheng, three individuals in the crowd couldn’t contain similar exclamations, each with differing emotions.

“It’s him!” Ma Tianqing felt fear.

“It’s him!” Dong Tianxiu felt joy.

“It’s him!” Dong Tianlu felt angry.