"Give up the position?" Zhao Qiuyan looked at her uncle Zhao Mingfeng in shock.
She had known before that her uncle had always coveted the position of president, and she had been worried about it. Even when her grandfather was critically ill, she had considered all kinds of possibilities. But with her grandfather still alive, her uncle was actually asking her to give up the position.
"Uncle, this position of president was given to me by my grandfather. I can't give it to you!" Zhao Qiuyan said.
Zhao Mingfeng said coldly, "Don't use your grandfather to pressure me. Your grandfather doesn't have much time left. In the future, I will be the head of the Zhao family, and I have the final say in this family."
Not much time left? Zhao Qiuyan was a little surprised. Her grandfather had been cured by Ye Changqing and was in good health. Could it be that her grandfather had hidden this from her uncle? Why would he do that? Zhao Qiuyan couldn't figure it out. Seeing that the Zhao family was about to have internal strife, she decided to reveal the truth to stabilize the situation.
"Grandpa's illness has been cured. He is completely recovered now. With his current physical condition, it's no problem for him to live to a hundred years old," she said.
Zhao Mingfeng showed disdain on his face. "Qiuyan, to keep the position of president, you're actually spouting such nonsense. Even a god couldn't cure your grandfather's illness. Your backer is gone, and you're doomed. If you voluntarily give up the position, I'll save you some face. If you don't want to give up, then don't blame me for using any means!"
Ye Changqing gritted his teeth in anger. Her uncle didn't care about her grandfather's health but only wanted to seize the position of president, and he even said he would use any means.
"Fine, I'd like to see what you mean by using any means," Ye Changqing said.
Zhao Mingfeng was a bit crazy at this moment. "Okay, since you don't want to give it up, don't blame me. Your second uncle and fourth uncle won't support you, a girl who is going to get married. The companies we cooperate with are all my friends. What can you fight me with? Just wait to be ousted!"
Zhao Qiuyan was also provoked. "The day after tomorrow is my mother's birthday, and relatives, friends, and partners will be invited to the banquet. Let's see who they will support then!"
Forced into a corner with no way out, she could only fight with all her might.
Zhou Mingfeng (It should be Zhao Mingfeng) didn't expect this. "Okay, we'll see the result the day after tomorrow. If you lose, you and your boyfriend should leave. You won't be welcome in the Zhao family anymore!"
Zhao Qiuyan angrily slapped the table. "The Zhao family isn't your own. My surname is Zhao, and my father's surname is Zhao! You can't control whether I come back home or not!"
After saying that, she called Ye Changqing and left angrily.
Zhao Qiushan was dissatisfied with Zhao Qiuyan's attitude. "This girl is becoming more and more out of control. She dares to slap the table with you while trying to seize the position of president."
Zhao Mingfeng smiled, seemingly having forgotten the argument just now. "It's good that she's angry. It shows that she hasn't cultivated enough. With just a few words hitting her sore spot, she starts to lose her rationality. The birthday party of her mother the day after tomorrow is setting the stage for you. It's time for you to take the center stage."
Zhao Qiushan increasingly admired his father's wisdom. "What should we do now?"
Zhao Mingfeng said, "The most important partners of the Zhao family are the Liu family and the Wang family. Let's go. While that girl is confused, we'll visit the Liu family and the Wang family. As long as they support you, your taking over as president is a sure thing."
Ye Changqing followed Zhao Qiuyan and saw that she was very angry. He wanted to comfort her. Suddenly, Zhao Qiuyan smiled, like a little fox that had succeeded.
This scene confused Ye Changqing. "What are you smiling at?"
Zhao Qiuyan seemed to have forgotten Ye Changqing's existence. Hearing the question, she quickly stopped smiling and returned to her cold - faced state. "Nothing. My uncle wants to fight for the position of president for Qiushan, and I also want to unite the fragmented Zhao family. 511WX.com The day after tomorrow, I want to make my uncle admit defeat wholeheartedly."
Oh~ Ye Changqing couldn't help but look at her with new eyes. This girl could become the president, so she must have some capabilities. The only thing that made him curious was what means she would use.
He had started from scratch before, so he naturally knew that Zhao Mingfeng dared to fight for the position of president, he must be quite confident. He wanted to know what Zhao Qiuyan's plan was.
"What's your plan?" Ye Changqing asked.
Zhao Qiuyan took out her phone. "Grandpa is still around. I'll call him. As long as he shows up, the Zhao family members will support me, and the partners will also support me."
As she spoke, she started to make the call.
Ye Changqing nodded. This was the simplest and most effective way.
He stood by and watched Zhao Qiuyan make the call. At first, when the call was connected, Zhao Qiuyan had a smile on her face, and she even looked a little proud.
Gradually, Zhao Qiuyan's expression changed. By the time she hung up the phone, her face was ashen.
Ye Changqing was a little worried. "What's wrong? What did your grandfather say to you?"
A sad expression appeared on Zhao Qiuyan's pretty face. "My grandfather said he won't interfere. This is a test for me. If I can't even obtain the position of president, how can I be capable of facing various competitions?"
Ye Changqing secretly admired the old man's methods.
However, this statement came a little late. He could only comfort her. "It's okay. Don't be afraid. I'm here. I'll help you if anything happens."
Zhao Qiuyan looked at Ye Changqing, feeling even less confident. "This isn't about curing diseases and saving lives. This is a business war. You're just a doctor. You won't understand even if I tell you. Sigh~"
She was already flustered, and Ye Changqing was still boasting.
Ye Changqing felt it was necessary to reveal some of his connections. "I know a few people in Kyoto, and they are all very capable. If you need help, I can introduce them to you. I guarantee you'll win this competition."
Zhao Qiuyan shook her head. "I'm not physically ill now. I'm facing a career crisis. Can the doctors you know help me? Don't make trouble, okay? If I lose, I may really not be able to return to the Zhao family. Even my grandfather may not be able to do anything about it."
After saying that, she suddenly realized that she couldn't just sit and wait. "I must visit the Liu family. As long as they are willing to support me, I still have a fifty - percent chance of winning."
The Liu family? Ye Changqing thought of a person named Liu Hengyu. Last year, Liu Hengyu had a strange disease and came to him for treatment. Ye Changqing completely cured him after three treatments, and Liu Hengyu was very grateful to him. Occasionally, Liu Hengyu would come to visit him and told him about his family history. He said that during the Qing Dynasty, his grandfather started by carrying a shoulder pole and selling goods from street to street. Later, he became a wealthy merchant with shops everywhere. He is the head of the Liu family of this generation, and their Liu family is known as the "Shoulder - pole Liu".
If the Liu family Zhao Qiuyan mentioned was this "Shoulder - pole Liu" family, things would be much simpler.
"Qiuyan, are you talking about the 'Shoulder - pole Liu' family?" Ye Changqing asked.
Zhao Qiuyan nodded. "Yes. In Kyoto, when people mention the Liu family, it's usually the 'Shoulder - pole Liu'. Even you have heard of them. The Liu family is indeed very well - known."
Ye Changqing was happy. "If it's the 'Shoulder - pole Liu' family, it's easy to handle. Leave this matter to me. It's just a matter of one sentence."
Zhao Qiuyan frowned. He's boasting again.
She finally found Ye Changqing's biggest flaw, that is, he liked to talk big and take on responsibilities. It seemed manly, but actually very childish.
For a family like the Liu family, even her grandfather Zhao Fengnian couldn't be sure of reaching a cooperation when negotiating. Yet Ye Changqing dared to say it was just a matter of one sentence.
"Ye Changqing, don't make trouble for me, okay? The support of the Liu family is related to my future and the fate of the Zhao family. If Zhao Qiushan manages the company, the Zhao family will be ruined. I know you're just a doctor, and I don't ask you to help me. I just ask you not to say such laughable things."
Ye Changqing wanted to explain, but seeing that Zhao Qiuyan had already gone to drive and didn't seem to want to listen to his explanation, he didn't bother to explain.
Zhao Qiuyan drove Ye Changqing straight to the Liu family.
There is an old - style house on Yongding Street in the eastern suburbs. There is a shoulder pole hanging above the gate, and below the pole is a plaque with the words "Liu Residence" written on it. The plaque looks old with its mottled and messy surface.
Zhao Qiuyan smiled and told the security guard her intention. "I'm Zhao Qiuyan, the president of Fengnian Group. I would like to meet Mr. Liu Rui, the head of the Liu family."
The security guard asked her to wait for a moment and then went inside to ask.
While waiting, Zhao Mingfeng and Zhao Qiushan, father and son, arrived.
Zhao Mingfeng was a little surprised. "I didn't expect this girl to react so quickly. She's one step ahead of us."
Zhao Qiushan smiled. "Dad, you've already made a call. Even if she comes, she'll be rejected."
Zhao Qiuyan's expression became serious when she saw her uncle and cousin. Things were getting complicated now.
Zhao Mingfeng smiled and said, "Qiuyan, Mr. Liu is busy receiving important guests. He doesn't have time to receive you. Go back!"
Zhao Qiuyan snorted coldly. "Mr. Liu hasn't replied yet. How can you say that?"
Soon, the security guard who went inside to ask came back.
Zhao Qiuyan smiled and said, "Thank you. Mr. Liu has agreed to see me, right?"
The security guard replied simply, "Mr. Liu has agreed to see someone, but it's not you. He invited Mr. Zhao Mingfeng to go in and discuss."
Zhao Qiuyan's face turned pale.
Zhao Mingfeng smiled and said, "Qiuyan, Mr. Liu is a busy man. How could he have time to see a little girl like you? You'd better marry this guy whose name I don't even bother to know. I'm going in to have tea with Mr. Liu."