Campus Cultivation Master-Chapter 376 - 377: Coercing the Palace [Part 2]

Hearing Secretary Tang speak up, Ma Xuesong’s uncle, looking at Secretary Tang, spoke somberly, "Chairman, is this really the way you discipline your subordinates? Even a secretary can interrupt so casually. No wonder our Kai Sheng Group is encountering such troubles."

"I was just..." Secretary Tang clearly hadn’t expected her words to be seized upon and appeared somewhat flustered.

"Enough, no need to speak further. The group will be fine. I will resolve these issues within three days. If I can’t, I will resign due to the failure. However, once the issues are solved, I will conduct thorough investigations, as the company indeed needs proper management," Ning Xiaoman stood up, looked around at the directors standing with Ma Xuesong’s uncle, then turned and left directly.

Being looked at like that by Ning Xiaoman, those directors felt somewhat terrified. If Ning Xiaoman really did resolve all the problems, they would likely be the first ones to be purged.

After Ning Xiaoman left the boardroom, the board meeting ended. The neutral directors all left, leaving only a handful of directors who stood with Ma Xuesong’s uncle.

"Chairman Zhao, how confident are you about this matter? Don’t let us end up as the ones being purged in the end. We can’t afford that kind of loss," someone cautiously asked Zhao Yongbin.

Zhao Yongbin said, "Rest assured, fellow directors, there won’t be any problems with this matter. You all know who my nephew’s father is, even without my saying it. Moreover, I have been in charge of the bank loans, and that is also something I can manage with just a word. With these two assurances, don’t you all feel relieved?"

Hearing Zhao Yongbin say this, the other directors felt much more at ease. The only things that could really control the group were the land and the loans. But both were in Zhao Yongbin’s hands; he indeed had the power to challenge the throne.

Ning Xiaoman returned to her office with a grim face, Secretary Tang, holding the documents, followed behind her, a look of shame on her face.

"Chairman, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have spoken out of turn then," Secretary Tang said, head bowed, apologetically.

Ning Xiaoman said, "It’s not your fault; you were defending me. But this is good, as the problems have erupted, I’ll solve them."

Secretary Tang said, "But Chairman, the land is completely controlled by Ma Xuesong’s father, and Zhao Yongbin has always been in charge of the bank loans. How will we break through?"

Secretary Tang’s words made Ning Xiaoman’s brows furrow. This was indeed a problem, and a historical one left by Ning Xiaoman’s father.

If it were up to Ning Xiaoman, she would never let these two critical assets be controlled by one faction.

But of course, Ning Xiaoman couldn’t blame her father, who probably hadn’t foreseen the group’s development to this stage.

After closing her eyes for five minutes, Ning Xiaoman opened them and said, "Help me contact other banks; I will go and discuss loan issues with them. Also, have someone investigate all the financials of Ma Xuesong and Zhao Yongbin. If there’s even a slight issue, fire them immediately."

Secretary Tang said, "Chairman, escalating conflicts now may not be a good choice, right?"

Ning Xiaoman decisively said, "Isn’t the conflict already escalated? Since it is already escalated, we don’t need to show any courtesies. Since they need to be purged eventually, let’s purge them first, to prevent them from creating more chaos in the company."

"Alright, Chairman, I’ll have someone start the investigation now," Secretary Tang nodded, then left with the documents.

At the door, Secretary Tang glanced at Chu Feng who was meditating with his eyes closed and hesitated for a moment but still left.

Ning Xiaoman naturally saw Chu Feng who was meditating, but right now, she really didn’t have the time to dispute over these matters with Chu Feng.

"Ding Ding!"

Not long after, Chu Feng’s phone rang.

Chu Feng pulled out his phone and saw a message from Secretary Tang. Chu Feng had left his phone number in the previous personal information he provided, so it wasn’t surprising that Secretary Tang texted him.

"She wants to invite me to dinner," Chu Feng said as he read the message, visibly surprised.

However, Chu Feng had a good impression of Secretary Tang, so he accepted the invitation right away.

Four hours later, Secretary Tang returned. As she entered, she purposefully glanced at Chu Feng who was still resting with his eyes closed.

"Chairman, these are the financial conditions of Ma Xuesong and Zhao Yongbin over the years. There are significant problems, with Ma Xuesong’s side showing millions in deficit alone, and Zhao Yongbin’s side, even close to thirty million," Secretary Tang said solemnly.

Ning Xiaoman knew there were financial issues, but didn’t expect them to be this severe.

Ning Xiaoman slammed the files on the table, "Immediately notify the board and announce the decision to fire Zhao Yongbin. Also, inform him that if he cannot cover the deficit by tomorrow morning, we will sue him immediately."

"Yes, Chairman," Secretary Tang replied.

After hesitating for a moment, Secretary Tang said, "But Chairman, if we pressure him too much, might it backfire? And these funds won’t solve the urgent need anyway."

Ning Xiaoman said, "I never thought of using this money to solve the urgent needs. It’s the company’s money, and they should return it to the company."

"I understand, Chairman."

Zhao Yongbin, upon receiving such a decision, became furious and stormed into Ning Xiaoman’s office.

"Ning Xiaoman, you are going too far. Aren’t you afraid of ruining the company your father built by your own hands?" Zhao Yongbin yelled at Ning Xiaoman.

Ning Xiaoman said, "This is my office, and how the company is run is my business. It’s not your concern. Tomorrow is the final deadline. If you can’t return the money, I will definitely take legal action."

Zhao Yongbin glared at Ning Xiaoman, with anger burning in his eyes, "Fine! Fine! Ning Xiaoman, you’re forcing my hand. Since you want both of us to go down, I’ll oblige. I will return the money, but watch your Kai Sheng Group go bankrupt."

"What happens to my Kai Sheng Group is none of your business, now please leave my office," Ning Xiaoman said fearlessly.

"Out of my way, good dogs don’t block the path!" Zhao Yongbin walked up to Chu Feng and said fiercely.

Chu Feng looked up at Zhao Yongbin, then continued to look down at his phone.

"Can’t you understand what I’m saying?" Zhao Yongbin said as he saw Chu Feng not moving from his spot, continuing to vent.

Chu Feng looked up and said, "You’re blocking my sunlight. There’s no bone here, go look elsewhere."

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