CHAPTER 94: CHAPTER 93: PLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

After a moment of frowning, Liu Chengpeng said in a deep voice, "Even if it is as you say, dropping it is indeed more prudent than renewing. However, the group indeed lost this deal, and the profit from the Duo Cui’er project far exceeds the profit from our current brand."

Liu Chengpeng paused, emphasizing, "It’s several times the profit! This is a huge loss for the group. You can’t escape responsibility just because of external factors! You are currently the group’s Chief Executive Officer, and you need to take responsibility for this!"

"Of course!" Wei Xueqing said, "I never said I wanted to escape responsibility, so after other team members returned, I contacted a designer brand studio I knew, and discussed cooperation intentions with them. They expressed willingness to give us a chance, and I will take charge of this matter, aiming to finalize it within a month."

A shareholder sneered, "Merely expressing a cooperation intention is even less reliable than cooperation with Duo Cui’er Company. In my view, as long as it makes money, it’s a good project, no matter what risks follow! Now that Duo Cui’er has completely suspended our cooperation, it directly impacts our financial losses. If it takes a year to check Duo Cui’er’s accounts, it means we still have a year to make money. We could even turn around Duo Cui’er’s economic situation, which is more practical!"

"Exactly!" Wei Xueqing said, "I haven’t disregarded such factors. But have you thought, if Duo Cui’er is suddenly investigated, how passive we would be? What about the stockpiles in our hands? Who will take responsibility?"

"Everyone wants to make money, I do too. But running a business isn’t a one-time deal; it requires long-term development. I absolutely don’t allow an uncontrollable project in my hands!" Wei Xueqing said coldly.

Liu Chengpeng was pondering.

The other shareholders were also waiting, watching for Liu Chengpeng’s inclination.

Evidently, Liu Chengpeng had already become the leader of these shareholders.

After a long pause, Liu Chengpeng said, "If you think this project has potential, I can give you a week to negotiate, and the result needs to be proven with a letter of intent. A month is too long; we can’t afford to wait. If you get the letter of intent, we can give you another month to sign the cooperation agreement!"

Wei Xueqing could detect the implication within those words.

"What if I can’t finalize the agreement?" Wei Xueqing asked.

"I suggest you resign as a matter of course," Liu Chengpeng said solemnly.

Hearing this, Wei Xueqing frowned.

Wei Qingzhong also glanced at Liu Chengpeng.

"I’m not forcing you; you know the group’s situation best. I don’t think I need to explain further," Liu Chengpeng said.

Wei Xueqing nodded, "Indeed! But that’s not a reason for me to sacrifice myself. I have a lot of confidence in this brand, and its designer is of top international level. What if I succeed?"

"Oh?" Liu Tianpeng became interested, "Are you saying that your brand is big?"

Wei Xueqing smiled confidently, "I don’t dare say how big, but its fame would at least shake half the fashion world!"

Hearing this, Liu Tianpeng and Wei Qingzhong’s eyes lit up.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement in the other’s eyes.

After pondering, Liu Tianpeng laughed, "Did your father give you shares?"

"No, I’m currently just a professional manager, working for you," Wei Xueqing pouted.

Liu Tianpeng laughed, "If you succeed, I’ll each give you one percent of the shares with your father, how about that?"

"You said it!" Wei Xueqing said excitedly.

One should know what shares mean for a group company.

If she got shares, she would also be a shareholder and would have more influence in the board of directors. Don’t underestimate two percent of the shares; among the shareholders present, there are those who hold less than one percent!

Therefore, Wei Xueqing made a military pledge on the spot. She promised to obtain the letter of intent within seven days and sign the cooperation agreement within a month!

Wei Xueqing thought this matter was over, but it wasn’t.

Another shareholder, Chen Guang, said, "Regarding Cheng Yang’s defection, I think Wei Xueqing bears direct responsibility!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Xueqing frowned and looked at him.

Chen Guang looked at everyone and said blandly, "Since Wei Xueqing took office, massive layoffs have been carried out, causing resentment and insecurity among everyone. Originally, I thought under such circumstances, some other voices would be purged, but I didn’t expect these undesirable elements to remain. This shows that Wei Xueqing didn’t thoroughly investigate personnel arrangements and even took such people to such important negotiations—it must be handled seriously."

"I will handle this matter seriously, and have already submitted an appeal!" Wei Xueqing said.

"That’s not enough!" Chen Guang directly said, "I recommend that Liu Chengpeng’s son, Liu Zekai, be appointed as the Public Relations Manager, to reorganize the PR department!"

Wei Xueqing frowned. She hated most when people meddled in company affairs, appointing people to important positions within the company.

"No!" Wei Xueqing refused flatly.

Chen Guang frowned, staring at Wei Xueqing, "You have no right to refuse, this is an order!"

"Order?" Wei Xueqing sneered, "Right now, I am the Chief Executive Officer. Everything follows my directives, not yours!"

"Don’t forget, there is a board of directors above the CEO!"

"Then let’s vote!"

"Very good!" Chen Guang sneered, looking at the shareholders and said, "Those in favor of Liu Zekai serving as the company’s PR Manager, please raise your hand!"

After speaking, Chen Guang was the first to raise his hand.

The others exchanged glances and raised their hands as well, apparently exceeding the majority.

Seeing this result, Chen Guang smiled, "Now what?"

Wei Xueqing stood up and said to Chen Guang, "Then notify him to report to me tomorrow morning!"

Because Wei Xueqing knew Liu Zekai fairly well. Liu Zekai was also a returnee, different from other wealthy second generations. While in the Northern Federation, he joined a top-tier company and had rich practical experience. After returning, he founded his own company, achieving good results.

Wei Xueqing glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice, "This personnel arrangement by the board is a one-time exception, not to be repeated! Under my management, each department has a standard promotion system. Blindly parachuting people could dampen employees’ enthusiasm, causing significant harm to the company."

Having achieved his goal, Chen Guang didn’t say more.

"Uncle Peng, are you sure Ze Kai can work at our group? He has started his own company—is he willing to stoop to being a minor manager here?"

Liu Chengpeng frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "I’ll go back and ask for his opinion."

Wei Xueqing nodded, then got up and left the meeting room.

At this time, everyone turned their gaze to Ye Xin, curious about who this stunningly beautiful woman was.