Liu Manjiang let out a cold snort, feeling immensely pleased.
Truthfully, he hadn't expected his proposal to be met with such strong support.
It seemed many were dissatisfied with how Song Qiao was being treated, and this was precisely his opportunity!
Heh.
If heaven offered an opportunity, he naturally had to seize it, wouldn't he be foolish not to?
With these thoughts, Liu Manjiang felt a surge of triumph. He eyed Song Qiao provocatively.
Although he said nothing, everyone could tell what he meant.
It was that even if Song Qiao was the CEO, he still needed their support!
Without their support, what could a solitary figure like him achieve?
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. He might even use this chance to secure his position as general manager. Even if he failed, he wouldn't lose anything.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ye remained silent.
In fact, he had intended to speak, but Song Qiao had subtly signaled him to hold back for now.
Xiao Ye trusted that Song Qiao was not someone who would passively accept threats.
Yesterday, in that situation, Song Qiao hadn't succumbed to threats but had instead launched a strong counter-offensive. Now, he was even less likely to be helpless against a minor figure like Liu Manjiang.
Song Qiao surely had more strategies in mind.
In retrospect, it was clear. Allowing Liu Manjiang's faction to step forward now, along with others who were still dissatisfied with Song Qiao, meant that whether it was about confrontation, pressure, negotiation, or even expulsion, Song Qiao would be in control.
This was because overt enemies were easier to deal with.
Song Qiao calmly looked at Liu Manjiang and then at the others. "Very well, once I've resolved the issue with the Korean conglomerate, I'll deal with Liu Manjiang..."
In the conference room, Gao Meng, Zheng Ci, and everyone else with keen eyes could tell that Song Qiao would not let Liu Manjiang off the hook.
Only Liu Manjiang himself and a few others were still lost in a dream.
Then, Song Qiao declared the meeting adjourned.
Everyone filed out, their expressions a mixture of emotions.
Xiao Ye stayed behind and asked Song Qiao, "Mr. Song, is there anything you need me to do?"
Truthfully, Xiao Ye knew he couldn't do much, but he still wanted to use this opportunity to show Song Qiao his stance – that he stood with him.
Song Qiao shook his head and said, "It's fine. You go attend to your own work. I've already promised you that I'll handle this matter, so you can rest assured... As for Liu Manjiang, he's just a clown!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ye left, content.
Only then did Zheng Ci step forward, looking at Song Qiao with disbelief. "Mr. Song, are you really the CEO, the new CEO of the company?"
Song Qiao chuckled. "Of course. Is there any reason to doubt it? Haven't you all seen the contract? You don't think they're all fools who can't tell real from fake, do you?"
Zheng Ci shook her head. "No, of course not. I just... I still can't believe it!"
She then let out a disbelieving laugh. "Are you perhaps laughing at me, laughing at my poor judgment?"
Song Qiao smiled slightly. "How could I? This sort of thing is indeed quite surreal. Actually, I should have told you sooner, but there was never an opportunity. I only just found out that you are part of this company. Still, I must apologize."
Zheng Ci quickly replied, "No, no, there's no need. What fault is it of yours?"
"Fine! You kept even me in the dark!" Gao Meng strode forward and lightly slapped Song Qiao's arm.
It was, of course, a gentle tap.
Seeing Gao Meng pout, Song Qiao playfully tapped her nose. "What's there to fuss about? You're blaming me unfairly! I didn't even think of it myself. Being the CEO of this company is really a small matter. If your cousin hadn't been suddenly fired on some pretext, I wouldn't have come over so quickly! I'm your master; do I have to tell you everything I do? Besides, these are all trivial matters; I can't even distinguish between big and small issues."
"Hmph, so it's all my fault now!" Gao Meng said with a hint of displeasure.
"Heh, and you think not? It really is your fault," Zheng Ci said from the side, watching the two of them chat idly and feeling a touch impatient.
Finally, she couldn't hold back and interjected, "Can you two talk later? I'm really a bit worried right now. Mr. Song, your company has provoked the Korean conglomerate, and Lee Jun Ho certainly won't let this go. We don't know what moves they'll make next!"
Song Qiao glanced at Gao Meng, his eyes twinkling with amusement.
Gao Meng understood his meaning. Her cousin's stance had finally shifted, and she was now defending Song Qiao. Of course, it was understandable. If Song Qiao succeeded in this matter, Zheng Ci would surely benefit, and this entire endeavor was undertaken to support her in the first place.
"Don't worry, if I say I can solve it, I will definitely solve it!"
Zheng Ci reminded him again, "Also, if this matter isn't handled well, the people within the company might revolt. These individuals are constantly vying for power and profit; they've honed those skills over the years..."
Song Qiao smiled. "Don't worry, I've seen plenty of people like that..."
"Really? Then I can finally relax!" Zheng Ci's anxiety finally subsided.
"As for the Korean conglomerate, Lee Jun Ho, and the others, you don't need to worry at all. If I can't even deal with these Koreans, then I wouldn't be worthy of being called a Chinese person!"
Mentioning these Koreans, Song Qiao's face showed a look of disdain and contempt. He had indeed encountered too many of these so-called Koreans. These kinds of people were truly disgusting, acting with impunity in China. And there were even some Chinese people with overly weak knees who could still grovel before the dregs of such a small nation. It would be truly satisfying to deal with these traitors as well. Song Qiao knew that Lee Jun Ho was allied with Madam Shin.
Meanwhile, Gao Meng had finished organizing the contracts for Song Qiao, putting them back into the bag and zipping it up. She held the bag in her hand, like an efficient female secretary.
"Haha, excellent! You'll be my secretary from now on!" Song Qiao looked at Gao Meng.
Gao Meng's face lit up with a smile. "Sure, I have no objections. As your disciple, being a secretary is nothing!" After a moment's thought, she asked, "Master, the biggest difficulty Huajiang is facing now is that the new project is stalled, and the root cause is the Korean conglomerate. What do we need to do?"
Zheng Ci also looked at Song Qiao curiously, wanting to hear his plan.
Song Qiao snapped his fingers and said with a smile, "It's too simple. We just need to get the project restarted."
"But that should be very difficult, right? And how long will it take? Dragging it out too long isn't good, as it might make the guys in the company doubt your abilities!" Gao Meng said, frowning.
"What's so difficult about that? It won't take much time. All it takes is a phone call to Madam Shin!"
"Ah, it's that simple?" Gao Meng exclaimed in surprise.
Zheng Ci also looked over curiously, her face filled with disbelief. What seemed like an insurmountable task for them appeared exceptionally simple for Song Qiao.
"Yes, it's that simple! What did you think was so difficult?" Song Qiao said somewhat casually. "It's a matter of returning a favor. Madam Shin owes me one!"