Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 153 - The Crime Not of War_1

"Is my breath bad?"

Xiao Ming breathed on Miss Zhou Qingyuan.

Zhou Qingyuan didn’t say anything, just silently took out a piece of chewing gum, and Xiao Ming burst into laughter.

The receptionist couldn’t help but curl her lips at this, but didn’t make any more sarcastic remarks.

After all, this was someone who could make the big boss of her company instruct twice to just leave her be, and even if she wasn’t in his control, she was definitely less wealthy and influential than her.

It was fine to enjoy a little verbal indulgence, but offending someone major wasn’t beneficial.

However, just two minutes later, she regretted having a mouth at all.

Because the big boss really did come out of the office, and he wasn’t alone; several managers and executives followed him.

At that moment, the receptionist suddenly understood what Xiao Ming meant earlier by "prepare your resume" and "opportunities," and regret twisted tight in her gut like a rope.

Of course, Xiao Ming wouldn’t care about a receptionist’s thoughts. He smiled at Cao Zhining and said, "Director Cao, if I were to ask you now whether you have any regrets, would you turn against me on the spot?"

Cao Zhining’s complexion was terrible, as if he had aged a decade, and he replied with a bitter smile, "Having a person like Mr. Xiao treat me like a drowning dog shows how foolish I was before. I entirely deserve what’s happened."

"Oh? Do you think highly of me, Director Cao?"

"To be honest, before four o’clock this morning, I thought my evaluation of you was already high, but after four o’clock, I realized I was nothing more than a frog in a well.

Now, my biggest regret is being too arrogant, to the point that I completely overlooked the warning Mr. Xiao gave me when we first met.

Today’s outcome is purely self-inflicted. I can’t blame anyone else."

Xiao Ming and Cao Zhining first met at a land auction. When they parted, Cao Zhining tried to make excuses for Cao Bangxi, and Xiao Ming told him that some things couldn’t be replaced by others, not even by a real father, let alone him.

Back then, Cao Zhining was too shocked and angry to think further, but when the paternity test results came out, he suddenly remembered that Xiao Ming’s "let alone" had been crystal clear.

Meaning that Xiao Ming hadn’t given him two chances, but three.

And he hadn’t seized any of them, so who else could he blame?

Walking into the office area of the company, the atmosphere was completely different from before. Employees appeared busy within their cubicles, but their uneasy expressions and wandering eyes betrayed their feelings at the moment.

Even a fool knew what running out of funds meant for a company; as for them, it could be summed up in two words: unemployment.

Reaching the meeting room, both parties sat down, and Cao Zhining first introduced the main management team of Dabang to Xiao Ming and Zhou Qingyuan, then told the executives, "These three are the chairmen of Ruiye Holdings, Mr. Xiao Ming.

The daughter of Chairman Zhou Jicang of Canghai Group, Miss Zhou Qingyuan.

And the Marketing Manager of Canghai Group, Mr. Qiao Yuanding.

According to company regulations, as long as more than half of the board of directors agree, the relevant decisions can be passed.

Therefore, the decision by four members of our board to transfer their shares is legal and valid.

Ruiye Holdings is now the new member of Dabang’s board of directors and the largest shareholder.

Ladies and gentlemen, please stand and clap with me to welcome and congratulate Dabang’s new chairman, Mr. Xiao Ming!"

The executives all stood up, clapping enthusiastically.

Those with some shame maintained serious expressions, while the thick-faced were grinning broadly, clapping fervently as if afraid Xiao Ming would think they still had affection for the previous owner.

Cao Zhining also clapped hard, but only he knew what he truly felt.

Dabang was a company he had founded himself, like his child, a lineage countless times more legitimate than Cao Bangxi’s bastard blood.

To watch helplessly as someone else took his child, unable to resist and forced to feign happiness for a welcoming, one can only imagine how that felt.

After a moment, Xiao Ming gestured for them to sit down and smiled, "First of all, I would like to thank Director Cao and all of you for the warm welcome. I am very pleased and look forward to integrating into the company as soon as possible and becoming a part of Dabang."

Second, there was a slight error in what Director Cao just said. Although Ruiye has indeed become Dabang’s largest shareholder, I will not be taking on the position of Chairman."

The executives looked at each other, and Cao Zhining felt even more bitterness in his heart.

The company he viewed as his life’s work was seen by others as not even qualifying for his direct management, which was both laughable and tragic.

After observing the diverse expressions of everyone present, Xiao Ming continued in a quiet voice: "In fact, I don’t think there’s a need to change the Chairman of Dabang."

Cao Zhining’s head shot up to see Xiao Ming also smiling at him.

"This crisis at Dabang was caused by multiple factors.

Especially that ancient tomb, a pure force majeure, to evaluate Director Cao with the phrase ’Heaven wants to destroy me, it’s not a fault in war’, although a bit exaggerated, isn’t far off in meaning.

Director Cao has, over the course of more than a decade, developed a construction team into a real estate group, demonstrating his capability for all to see.

I believe that there is no second person in this world who would wish for Dabang’s future to be more thriving than him.

Therefore, I think it is most suitable for him to continue as the helmsman of the group.

Of course, if Director Cao has come to despise me, then I will definitely change my mind."

Xiao Ming ended with a joke, but no one thought it was really a joke, and naturally, no one laughed.

Cao Zhining asked himself, do I hate him? I do.

But would I be willing to destroy Dabang in a bid for revenge against Xiao Ming?

The answer was also very clear, impossible.

After a long sigh, he stood up and said: "I am extremely grateful for Mr. Xiao’s recognition and trust, at this moment I can’t quite tell if I’m sad, happy, touched, or just sighing.

It’s indescribable, only a bow is fitting."

Having said that, he bent deeply toward Xiao Ming, and only after more than ten seconds did he rise and sit back down.

Qiao Yuanding witnessed this scene, astonished in his heart, and naturally, his view of Xiao Ming was elevated by more than just one level.

To make a rival bow in submission isn’t uncommon in tales and novels, but in reality, those who can accurately grasp the nuances of such situations are invariably tycoons like Zhou Jicang who’ve immersed in the business world for decades.

And Xiao Ming? He’s not even thirty yet!

If doing business is also a kind of cultivation, then his ’cultivation’ must be at least a thousand years old!

Thinking of Zhou Fangjing still ranting about wanting to ’kill’ Xiao Ming, Qiao Yuanding feels like laughing.

No matter how strong an ant is, in front of a human, it’s nothing more than a small blemish under the shoe.

"Very well!"

Xiao Ming clapped his hands, "With the minor issues settled, now let’s solve the biggest crisis facing Dabang."

Cao Zhining and the executives were instantly energized.

Because anyone with clear eyes knew that the only thing that could rescue Dabang now was money.

It remains to be seen whether Xiao Ming will directly inject capital to settle the company’s financial deficit or sell off its subsidiaries.

The former would prove his grand wealth, and following such a boss would naturally mean ample benefits.

As for the latter, well!

Just a paper tiger. It would be better to cash in the stocks in hand and make a quick exit when the chance arises.