After returning to the conference room, Duan Yiheng remained calm.
The old man and Duan Zheng's gazes were fixed on him, seemingly trying to find a point where he might lose control. The occasion was serious; if he lost control, the old man would surely be disappointed. After about half a minute, a hint of relief flashed in the old man's eyes. He cleared his throat and said,
"Distinguished directors, I'd like to announce an important decision to you all today." Although it was expected, Duan Zheng was still taken aback. Because all of this had happened too quickly. The old man's health wasn't good, but he had the money to support him; the time was uncertain.
It was just that he was getting older and his ability to handle affairs was diminishing. Even though he was helping out at the company, he still couldn't rest easy. Duan Yiheng was only thirty, yet he was handing over the company to him—he was the old man's only son! How could he be so biased?
As soon as the old man finished speaking, a murmur rippled through the conference room, and many eyes darted back and forth between Duan Zheng and Duan Yiheng. Duan Yiheng remained unmoved, his expression chillingly cold, making it impossible to look at him more than once, a truly intimidating sight.
"I have decided to nominate Duan Yiheng as the next successor to the group. Does anyone have any objections?" The directors unanimously shook their heads. Duan Yiheng's abilities were undeniable, far surpassing Duan Zheng's; he was a pioneer and a force to be reckoned with.
"However..." the old man changed the subject, "This is only a proposal. Before the formal transfer of shares, Yiheng still needs to pass some tests. For the sake of Yin Fan, this is a decision I have made with utmost care."
As soon as the old man finished speaking, the directors echoed his sentiments; this approach certainly made the proposal more convincing. Everyone looked at Duan Yiheng, awaiting his response. He stood up and bowed slightly: "I hope the directors will continue to guide me in the future."
The old man's gaze swept over the back of Duan Yiheng's hand, where veins bulged, and said, "Yiheng will resume his duties before the share transfer. Meeting adjourned." Three minutes later, everyone in the meeting room had left. Uncle Deng came in to greet the old man, but was waved away.
Uncle Deng was very perceptive; he glanced at the silent Duan Yiheng and knew the grandfather and grandson had something to say. He nodded to the old man and then left the meeting room to wait. The old man, having sat for so long, began to feel numbness below his waist. He looked at Duan Yiheng and said,
"Ask whatever you want." "Was all of this your doing?" Duan Yiheng laughed sarcastically. "Grandpa, you've got some skills." Chen Jingyi was a shrewd pawn; just because she was Zheng Jizhong's confidante, she could make everyone believe her.
The relationship between Lin Xi and him was always a ticking time bomb. Since that was the case, it was better to personally light the fuse in front of everyone, and then let Lin Xi, the person directly involved, extinguish it. Fearing for Lin Xi, he would naturally prioritize his future.
"Yi Heng, you're still comforting yourself." The old man sighed heavily. "You've been holding back because you want an answer from me, haven't you?" "Then I'll tell you today, everything Xiao Xi told you is true."
"Being with you has plunged her into darkness, she can't see a bright future. Xiao Xi is only 23, still a child. She's gained a moment of intense affection, but she can't bear a lifetime of gossip and judgment."
"A momentary infatuation doesn't equal a lifetime of love. Youth is about novelty; once it's tasted, forget it." "Okay." Duan Yi Heng's voice was unusually low. The old man rose thoughtfully and left the company accompanied by Uncle Deng.
Duan Yi Heng sat alone in the conference room until the sun was high in the sky. The news of Duan Yi Heng's reinstatement spread throughout the Yin Fan Technology campus within two hours. This naturally included Zheng Jizhong's downfall and Chen Liangyi's "reversal of fortune."
Outsiders didn't know the inside story, only that Chen Liangyi had gained the favor of the chairman and President Duan. Lin Xi understood that this was a signal that Chen Liangyi was to be used.
Regardless of Duan Yiheng's opinion of her, Grandpa would definitely still keep her in the company; otherwise, he'd be ungrateful and damage her reputation. Chen Jingyi knew the truth. After reviewing the projects she handled, the old man transferred her to the sales department as manager.
Now she was a genuine Manager Chen. Duan Yiheng returned to Yinfan Technology around 1 PM. When Lin Xi saw him at her workstation, she stood up and greeted him. Duan Yiheng expressionlessly ordered, "Come in."
Lin Xi followed him in, closed the door, and stood in front of his desk. "This afternoon I need to convene an emergency meeting of department heads. Make arrangements. The topic is the company's internal restructuring, and also the notification of the upcoming appointment of the sales director."
Duan Yiheng's attitude was completely businesslike, as if nothing had happened before. Lin Xi gripped her notebook tightly and said, "Okay, I'll arrange it now. Is three o'clock okay?" "Sure."
Lin Xi, her palms sweaty, braved the intense stares that seemed to pierce her back as she left the CEO's office. Her legs were so weak she almost couldn't stand. It took her a while to recover before she returned to her office to work.
Lin Xi knew that after Zheng Jizhong left, someone would inevitably take his place. Jiang Hulin had probably already taken it, and with the new sales director in place, both departments would see a resurgence. This impromptu meeting was crucial, involving all important departments.
After notifying the meeting via the internal system, Lin Xi quickly compiled the meeting agenda and attendee list, then sent them to Duan Yiheng's email. Qin Yang wasn't there, so she would be responsible for assisting with the meeting.
The data concerning both departments was barely compiled before the meeting. At three o'clock in the afternoon, Duan Yiheng and Lin Xi appeared precisely on time in the large conference room on the top floor.
Duan Yiheng first explained Zheng Jizhong's criminal activities and subsequent transfer to the judicial authorities, then smoothly revealed his plan to abolish the Business Development Department. This wasn't exactly a secret; the department heads were already aware of Duan Yiheng's intentions.
About 80% of the department heads present in the conference room had also attended meetings during Duan Yiheng's tenure. Each department head had their own prepared statements, which Duan Yiheng listened to quietly, providing feedback only after they finished. Overall, everyone was in complete agreement.
Only Jiang Hulin still harbored doubts. The restructuring of the sales department would inevitably lead to a shift in project resources, and the employees of both departments would need to be reorganized.
Duan Yiheng had anticipated this. After addressing Jiang Hulin's concerns, he clearly defined the business scope of the two departments and mentioned the upcoming appointment of a new sales director. "Xu Yu," Duan Yiheng glanced slightly, gesturing for everyone to look at the screen. The screen displayed:
Xu Yu is a leader in the fintech project field, with years of experience in the industry and having led several large-scale projects. In the past five years, she was responsible for core product sales at her previous company, successfully increasing market share by 25%... Many people in the conference room recognized Xu Yu, and praises rang out.
The meeting concluded smoothly. After everyone left, Lin Xi subconsciously glanced at Duan Yiheng, her eyes hesitant. Just as he got up to leave, Lin Xi turned back: "President Duan." Duan Yiheng stopped, but didn't turn around.