Translator: Ink Hub

Editor: Beryll

Grandpa Qiao’s appearance at the board of directors meeting took Qiao Qiumeng by surprise.

The Old Master had been retired for a long time and rarely interfered in company affairs. She had not expected him to show up here today.

“Qiumeng, this is my decision. Since you took over as President, the group’s revenue has shown no significant growth. Furthermore, the company suffered financial losses because you purchased shares in Zhang Realty.”

“You provoked the Kang family, nearly bringing disaster upon the entire Qiao family.”

“And then you offended Miss Lin, damaging the company’s reputation.”

Grandpa Qiao spoke indifferently, his tone firm and unyielding.

Qiao Qiumeng’s eyes turned red. Aside from the issue with Zhang Realty’s chairman fleeing with the funds, she hadn’t initiated any of those troubles. She was the one being bullied.

She hadn’t expected her own grandfather to ignore the causes and circumstances of these events and look only at the results.

“Grandpa, I’ve already reached a settlement with Miss Lin. Moreover, she stated she would apologize to the Qiao Group, compensate us for our losses, and even sign a cooperation agreement with us free of charge,” Qiao Qiumeng said, biting her lip. She did not want to lose this position.

“Hahaha! Qiao Qiumeng, are you joking?”

“Miss Lin already made it clear. You and your loser husband must kneel at her door for three days and three nights!”

“It hasn’t even been three hours. You’re telling us you solved it?”

“And Miss Lin is going to apologize, compensate us, and sign for free? Can’t you make your lies a bit more believable!”

Qiao Qingyu spoke with a cold face. As soon as she finished, the company executives burst into laughter. Indeed, Qiao Qiumeng’s words were far too incredible to believe.

Grandpa Qiao shook his head as well. “I have already made my decision. It is not up for further discussion. Starting today, Qiao Qiumeng will no longer serve as the President of our Qiao Group!”

Once he spoke those words, the matter was essentially set in stone.

Qi Dengxian, however, chuckled. “Old Master, don’t be so quick to make a decision. On Miss Lin’s side, she only recognizes Qiumeng. If you dismiss her and Miss Lin refuses to honor the deal, the company’s losses will be truly massive.”

Grandpa Qiao’s expression turned cold. He said in a deep voice, “You must be Qi Dengxian. Years ago, the Qiao family owed your father a favor, which is why Qiumeng was betrothed to you. Do not be ungrateful, or I will throw you out on the street.”

Qiao Qingyu sneered. “Qi Dengxian, stop talking nonsense. Miss Lin only recognizes Qiao Qiumeng?”

“It would be much easier for us to dismiss Qiao Qiumeng and then go beg for Miss Lin’s forgiveness ourselves.”

“You’re certainly putting in the effort to help her keep her job, even making up lies like this.”

Qi Dengxian ignored Qiao Qingyu and addressed Grandpa Qiao instead. “Old Master, Lin Wanqiu has already agreed to compensate for the losses, apologize, and sign a free contract. This is money being delivered to your doorstep. If you fire Qiumeng now, I guarantee the Qiao Group won’t see a single cent of that money, and Lin Wanqiu will never sign with the Qiao Group again.”

“Hahaha!”

Qiao Qingyu laughed wantonly. “If you can actually get Miss Lin to forgive you and sign a free contract with the group, I’ll kneel down right now and call you ‘Dad’!”

A mocking expression appeared on Qi Dengxian’s face. Strictly speaking, Qiao Qingyu should have knelt and called him “Dad” several times by now.

“Fine, you it said. Miss Lin’s people will be here shortly with the signed contract and a check. I hope you don’t regret it,” Qi Dengxian said with a cold laugh.

“I certainly won’t! However, if things don’t go as you say, then from now on, every time you see me, you must kneel. If I don’t tell you to get up, you don’t get up!” Qiao Qingyu said, crossing her arms with a look of absolute certainty.

Grandpa Qiao waved his hand, cutting off their conversation. “I’ve heard that the Xiang Group is putting a lot of effort into the development of the New Century land, and they will be outsourcing several projects. This is our top priority moving forward. If we can secure a project from the Xiang Group’s New Century development, it will be a massive boost for the Qiao Group!”

“The Xiang Group… They are the dragon enterprise of our Zhonghai. Getting a project from them won’t be easy.”

“True… Xiang Dongqing’s reputation precedes her. She’s famously cold and difficult to deal with.”

“But this is an opportunity. We must go all out to secure some projects from New Century.”

Grandpa Qiao’s words immediately drew everyone’s attention, and they began discussing the matter.

At that moment, Qi Dengxian spoke up. “Qiumeng can handle this project!”

He already had a verbal agreement with Xiang Dongqing. Regarding the New Century land development, he held a certain amount of decision-making power.

After all, he was the one who had helped the Xiang Group save that plot of land from the Humen Group.

Qi Dengxian’s single sentence shocked every executive present.

One by one, they stopped talking and turned to look at him and Qiao Qiumeng.

Qiao Qiumeng was caught completely off guard by Qi Dengxian’s sudden outburst. Her face was filled with shock as she turned to stare at him in a daze. Why are you talking nonsense again?!

Faced with a giant like the Xiang Group, the Qiao Group had no competitive edge whatsoever. She had zero confidence in securing a project from them.

“Grandpa, I suggest we kick this grandstanding clown out first, so he doesn’t disturb our meeting and strategic deployment,” Qiao Qingyu said.

“A loser like him only knows how to use big talk to get attention. He doesn’t have a shred of actual ability, yet he loves to stir up trouble.”

“If Qiao Qiumeng actually had that kind of capability, then I could go partner with the Xu Group from the Capital!”

Grandpa Qiao’s face darkened. He said coldly, “Qiumeng, is this your intention?”

Qiao Qiumeng was about to shake her head when Qi Dengxian spoke first. “This is exactly what Qiumeng intends. She has the ability.”

“I…” Qiao Qiumeng desperately wanted to speak, but Qi Dengxian’s reactions were always one beat faster than hers. This left her feeling both annoyed and helpless.

“Hahaha! The Xiang Group isn’t some small company. Qiao Qiumeng has that kind of ability? What a joke!”

“If Qiao Qiumeng can reach a cooperation with the Xiang Group and take on two of their projects, I’ll cut off my head on the spot and let everyone use it as a football.”

“Under Qiao Qiumeng’s leadership, the group will only lose money, never profit! She has zero ability to negotiate with the Xiang Group. How ridiculous!”

“Two grandstanding clowns. To keep the President position, you’ve really thrown away all your shame, haven’t you?”

Qiao Qingyu and the company executives expressed their disdain one after another.

Grandpa Qiao coughed lightly twice. Qi Dengxian noticed that the sound of his cough was somewhat strange. He frowned slightly but said nothing.

Qiao Qiumeng reached out and gave Qi Dengxian a hard pinch. She gritted her teeth and whispered, “Qi Dengxian, what the hell are you doing? I don’t have that kind of ability at all. Are you trying to get me killed?”

Just then, a secretary entered to report. “President Qiao, someone has arrived outside. He claims to be Miss Lin Wanqiu’s secretary and specifically asked for you!”

“For me?!” Qiao Qingyu stood up, her spirits lifting.

“No… he’s looking for President Qiao Qiumeng…” The secretary pointed awkwardly at Qiao Qiumeng.

Qiao Qingyu’s expression instantly turned embarrassed. Then, she said coldly, “He’s definitely here to deliver an ultimatum. Qi Dengxian, just you wait to kneel before me!”

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