With Yang Hao’s command, Bao Weijian took the lead in making a self-introduction.
Wang Jingru, who sat next to Yang Hao, silently turned on the recording function of her phone; she didn’t have the System to assist her, but she had her own crude method—recording everyone’s speeches to sort through later.
The System’s evaluation for Bao Weijian, this acting CEO, was “Double A”—truly capable and sufficiently loyal. Therefore, Yang Hao had no thoughts of replacing him.
The array of senior executives introduced themselves according to their positional hierarchy. Almost all of them ranked as “B” or “A” in terms of capability. In private enterprises like this one, climbing the ranks through connections wasn’t as easy as in state-owned enterprises. The boss was responsible for profits and losses, so his subordinates naturally had to be capable fighters.
“Director Yang, my name is Meng Shiqiang; I am currently the general manager of Inspiration Advertising. Our company was just acquired by the Lehua Group, and there is a subsidiary under us called Visual Decoration…”
As the self-introductions were drawing to a close, a middle-aged man in a gray suit stood up from the end of the conference table.
Yang Hao was starting to lose interest, but he perked up when he heard the names Inspiration Advertising and Visual Decoration.
Inspiration Advertising was the ad agency where his ex-brother-in-law Shen Mingshan worked, and Li Manshu had also worked there before being transferred to Visual Decoration. Li Manshu had even been involved in designing his house at Star Cloud Bay!
What a coincidence!
Both his ex-brother-in-law and ex-wife had become his subordinates!
Yang Hao couldn’t help but let the corners of his mouth slightly curl up; the feeling was…
Well, quite exhilarating!
Meng Shiqiang was called in last minute for the meeting, and he was a bit nervous, not knowing how the group would utilize him as the general manager.
While introducing the company, he kept stealing glances at Yang Hao out of the corner of his eye. As he spoke, he noticed that this Director Yang’s face revealed a somewhat peculiar smile.
Uh, what did that mean?
Meng Shiqiang was thrown off by the smile, his initially smooth introduction stuttering a bit.
He was the last one to introduce himself. When he finished, Yang Hao spoke up, “I am now aware of everyone’s situation and I hope you can continue to shine in your respective posts.”
“Next, I have a personnel appointment to announce…”
Upon hearing this, everyone in the conference room instinctively sat up straight. Some people’s palms resting on their thighs were gripped tightly with anxiety, worried they might be the ones singled out for dismissal.
“Effective immediately, Ms. Wang Jingru will serve as the vice president of the group.”
Saying so, Yang Hao pointed to Wang Jingru sitting beside him.
Whoosh~
The senior executives in attendance immediately erupted in applause; this was the new boss’s first decision since taking over the group, and they certainly needed to show full support.
Wang Jingru, however, was somewhat bewildered. Yang Hao had said nothing of her taking the vice presidency when they came.
“Jingru, say a few words!”
Yang Hao nodded smilingly at Wang Jingru; it was a decision he made on the fly. Having just taken over the company, he needed to appoint one of his own to a key position.
Wang Jingru had done well at Tianmei Media, but Yang Hao wasn’t planning to have her posted permanently there; once he found a suitable replacement, he would withdraw her, but for now, she would keep an eye on things.
Though unprepared, Wang Jingru was more than capable of handling the situation, with official jargon coming easily to her lips.
After she finished speaking, the conference room once again burst into enthusiastic applause.
All those in this meeting room were shrewd characters. The new boss’s appointee, although a vice president in title, was already viewed as having higher priority than Bao Weijian in everyone’s eyes.
After all, Bao Weijian was just a professional manager, a high-level wage earner, prone to be replaced at any time.
But this beautiful woman was handpicked by the boss, a definite confidante.
It was possible she might take Bao Weijian’s place any day now.
Although Bao Weijian clapped, he too was feeling apprehensive, wondering what the new boss was really thinking.
The group currently had three vice presidents, each in charge of different businesses, and there was no mention of what Wang Jingru would be overseeing. This was quite intriguing because she could replace anyone, even the acting CEO himself.
The meeting ended.
Bao Weijian accompanied Yang Hao and Wang Jingru to the chairman’s office.
“Director Yang, do you think this office needs to be redecorated?”
Upon entering the office, Bao Weijian asked obsequiously.
“No need.”
“I won’t be coming here often, the group will still have to rely on Mr. Bao to take good care of things!”
Yang Hao sat in the boss’s chair and casually waved his hand.
“Of course, it’s part of my duties!”
“My job is to relieve Director Yang of worries!”
Bao Weijian wasn’t sure if Yang Hao was just being polite or serious, but either way, she had to make her stance clear.
“By the way, Director Yang, do you know which specific area Ms. Wang will be in charge of?”
Bao Weijian asked tentatively.
“First, get acquainted with the various businesses of the group, then we’ll finalize the responsibilities. So, Mr. Bao and the vice presidents will have to cooperate during this period,” Yang Hao said casually, surveying the office furnishings as he spoke.
However, his response did make Bao Weijian somewhat anxious. A comprehensive understanding of the group’s various businesses—wasn’t this about taking over his position?
Although it was a standard procedure for a vice president to join the company, after all, as a vice president of the group, one would need to understand the business operations of the group.
But Wang Jingru’s situation was different; she was appointed the very first day the new boss took over the group. She was someone the boss brought in, so even if she were to take over my position later, it would be perfectly justified.
“In a bit, I’ll arrange an office for Mr. Wang.”
Bao Weijian’s expression remained very calm as he looked at Wang Jingru and said.
“There’s no need to trouble yourself.”
“Jingru, you’ll work here from now on. It would be a waste otherwise,”
Yang Hao’s fingers rhythmically tapped on the desk. He didn’t plan to come over to punch in anyway; he might as well give the office to Wang Jingru to use.
Of course, he did this to emphasize Wang Jingru’s status deliberately.
Although she was a vice president, the fact that she could work in the chairman’s office meant that she would be able to carry out her tasks more smoothly, and it was unlikely anyone below would dare not cooperate.
Bao Weijian, who had just been calm, twitched his lips slightly. His sense of crisis intensified. Holding the title of vice president yet working in the chairman’s office made it clear that they intended to let her perform the chairman’s duties.
It seemed that my position was indeed in danger!
Bao Weijian thought silently to himself, but, having weathered many storms, he managed to remain composed.
He continued to ask, “Director Yang, I’m supposed to inspect Inspire Advertising next. Since it’s a newly acquired company, both its business operations and workflow processes need to be adjusted. Do you have the time to join me?”
Although Inspire Advertising wasn’t very large, it was still one of Director Yang’s assets, so Bao Weijian asked.
“Inspecting Inspire Advertising?”
“Sure!”
Yang Hao nodded. If it were any other branch, he wouldn’t bother, but he did want to take a look at Inspire Advertising.
“Alright, Director Yang, I will make the arrangements immediately!”
Bao Weijian acknowledged and left the office.
“Yang, does this mean my job has been transferred here, or do I hold two positions now?”
Ever since Yang Hao announced that Wang Jingru would be the vice president, she had been contemplating this issue.
Yang Hao smiled and waved at his aunt, then pointed at his thigh, “Come sit down and we’ll talk.”
“Oh.”
Wang Jingru initially wanted to discuss work, but the situation suddenly changed.
Nevertheless, she obediently sat in Yang Hao’s lap. After all, she had carefully chosen her underwear before leaving home, mentally prepared and even looking forward to it.
“You can keep both positions for now. When we find suitable replacements, you can step down, or you can find a couple of capable assistants yourself…”
“Eh, the front opens up quite conveniently.”
The tiny hook was easily unfastened by a pinky, and the two caged beasts burst forth tumultuously…
Yang Hao buried his head in and took a deep sniff, creamy and nice!
Meanwhile.
Bao Weijian immediately called Meng Shiqiang to inform him of the upcoming inspection.
Meng Shiqiang was in the car on his way back to the company. Upon hearing the news, he became nervous and quickly called the company to arrange for the reception.
After notifying him, Bao Weijian arranged for the accompanying staff on his side.
With everything set, he once again approached the chairman’s office door. He tidied up his appearance a bit before knocking gently on the door.
“Wait a moment, I’m discussing work with Mr. Wang.”
Yang Hao’s voice came from inside the office.
“Alright.”
Bao Weijian replied and hurried back to the secretary’s area.
The secretary’s area was empty at the moment, as the previous chairman’s two secretaries, both his mistresses, naturally left after the change in leadership.
Bao Weijian pulled up a chair and sat down, his gaze drifting toward the closed chairman’s office door.
Discussing work?
I don’t believe you for a second!
He had already noticed that the relationship between the new boss and the newly appointed Vice President Wang was not ordinary; their relationship was more than just superior and subordinate.
But Bao Weijian was no stranger to such matters—his own little secretary was the same, and he had not been above such deeds either.
Birds of a feather flock together.
However, Vice President Wang truly had a charm to her, the kind that those rascals fancied—a mature woman type. But Bao Weijian dared not harbor any other thoughts; the chairman’s woman was off-limits. Even showing interest might cost him his job!
Desire can be a dangerous game, and there are some women you must never touch!
Throughout history, countless heroes have perished in such pursuits.
Glancing at his watch, Bao Weijian calculated that it should be over in another ten minutes or so. He then sent a WeChat message to the secretary:
Notify all accompanying staff to gather on the first floor in fifteen minutes!
