540: 476 Together (Thanks for the tip!) 540: 476 Together (Thanks for the tip!) “Pursuant to the board of directors’ vote, I hereby announce that effective imdiately, Mrs.
Pei Yunxi is the new chairperson of the board,”
Takagi Jiro was the first to stand up, leading the round of applause.
“Clap, clap, clap…”
In the grand conference room, enthusiastic applause suddenly erupted.
Whether sincere or not, every face was beaming with a bright smile, congratulating the newly appointed chairperson.
Outside.
On the building of the magnificent edifice.
The letters K.E glittered brilliantly.
It was hard to imagine that this teetering, once despondent luxury empire now had such a cheerful atmosphere inside.
Pei Yunxi did not show any stage fright, maintaining a composed deanor as she sat in the seat forrly occupied by Takagi Gentarou, delivering her prepared “lines” calmly and thodically.
The applause continued.
“Joe, the company is counting on you from now on,”
After the eting, Takagi Jiro said with profound aning.
Joe Bankton, who had returned to K.E and been appointed as the CEO, was full of determination, “I will do my utmost.”
Takagi Jiro nodded and left the conference room.
Joe Bankton watched his departing figure with a hint of lancholy.
How the mighty have fallen.
Such is the cruel nature of business.
Who would have thought that the Eastern actress who was once scoffed at would now beco the leader of the conglorate?
But this old man is still admirable, better than that fellow Takagi Gentarou.
To learn from sha and turn it into strength.
Even though he lost his leadership position, he at least preserved his foundation and could continue to enjoy luxurious days.
“Bang!”
When Pei Yunxi entered the office, an explosive sound startled her.
Colorful strears fluttered all over the sky, with several landing in her hair and on her body.
“Congratulations, Chairwoman Pei.”
Jiang Chen was all smiles, still holding a party popper in his hand.
Pei Yunxi gave him a glaring look and brushed the strears off her body, “How childish.”
“Shouldn’t such an important day have a sense of ceremony?
Now you are a globally recognized female magnate, don’t you feel happy?”
“Why didn’t you attend the board eting?
Do you know how nervous I was just now?”
“Nervous?
It didn’t show at all.”
Jiang Chen teased.
Pei Yunxi stared at him silently.
Despite her calm and composed appearance earlier, her palms had actually been sweating.
If she hadn’t kept hypnotizing herself, pretending that she was just acting and rely playing a role, she truly didn’t know if she could have endured it.
After all, this is a world-class luxury empire.
“I knew you could do it, and look, you made it through smoothly,”
Jiang Chen said with a smile.
Despite the twists and turns, the outco was indeed a cause for celebration.
K.E has changed hands.
And Pei Yunxi’s favorability towards him had risen to 85.
The most crucial aspect is,
He had spent nearly 8 billion euros of his sycophantic gold.
To win over Takagi Jiro, to sway shareholders, to boost the stock price, to stem public opinion, to ease the relationship with the French authorities, money was needed in all aspects.
“So K.E Group is mine now?”
Pei Yunxi asked,
“Of course.
You are now the rightful chairperson of the K.E board of directors,”
Jiang Chen asserted firmly.
“Good, then please leave, get out of my company, or else I will call security.”
Jiang Chen was taken aback.
“Not leaving yet?”
Pei Yunxi’s face was expressionless.
Jiang Chen complained, “Is there a need to kick down the bridge after crossing the river like this?”
Pei Yunxi suddenly smiled brightly.
“Don’t you know that a woman’s best skill is flipping her face and not recognizing people?”
One had to admit, her beauty was truly exceptional.
Especially today, to match the significance of the occasion, she had switched to professional attire that she seldom tried before, which added an unusual allure.
Even though they had spent the days and nights together, Jiang Chen still found himself dazzled by her sudden display of charm.
Pei Yunxi walked over and sat down on the sofa.
Jiang Chen coughed lightly and shalessly followed.
“The situation with the French governnt has been taken care of; the problems with vandalism have cald down, and the stock price has risen back above 100 euros.
What’s left will take ti.”
The increase in stock price was the simplest.
Jiang Chen’s thod was quite crude and simple.
Going all out, regardless of the cost, he frantically bought back shares.
For soone who “didn’t care about cost,” it was much easier to go long than to short sell.
Restoring corporate reputation, however, was not an issue that could be easily solved with money.
“Can my becoming the chairman of the K.E board remain unpublicized for now?”
Facing Pei Yunxi’s gaze, Jiang Chen nodded, “Alright, with Joe taking the heat, you don’t need to show your face.”
The dia was but a mouthpiece for those in power.
Pei Yunxi was clear about this before, and now her understanding had deepened.
“However, next, you’ll need to act as the global ambassador for K.E.
It will aid K.E’s entry into the Eastern market, as well as expanding your fa.”
“Do I still need to expand my fa now?”
Pei Yunxi asked.
Jiang Chen hesitated for a mont, then laughed, “That’s true.
You must be the richest among the female celebrities and the most beautiful among the female entrepreneurs.”
As he spoke, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but size her up from head to toe.
This woman.
She had an advantage he hadn’t realized before.
That was her ability to perfectly play any character.
Now, dressed in a won’s business suit, the allure of uniform was undeniable.
If only she swapped her trousers for black stockings…
“What are you looking at?”
Jiang Chen coughed lightly and quickly nipped his wandering thoughts in the bud, just as his phone happened to ring.
Jiang Chen took out his phone and saw it was an unfamiliar number.
His eyes flickered for a mont before he picked up the call.
“Hello.”
“Jiang Chen-kun, I’m really upset.
I waited for you for so long, and I didn’t expect that what I’d be waiting for was news like this.”
Jiang Chen smiled.
“Miss Fujihara, sorry, I forgot to inform you.
But rest assured, I will do my utmost to help K.E out of its predicant and ensure the interests of all shareholders, including Miss Fujihara.”
The Fujiwara Family had a significant number of K.E shares in their hands at the mont.
But seizing power didn’t require everyone’s agreent.
Just like so-called democratic elections.
There was always soone “being represented” whether they liked it or not.
The other end of the line fell silent.
One couldn’t know what expression Miss Fujihara had now.
After a while, a voice picked up again, this ti lacking its characteristic seductive softness.
“Jiang Chen-kun, I thought of you as a friend, and it really disappoints that you would do such a thing.”
“Miss Fujihara is joking, you haven’t suffered any losses, have you?
I also consider Miss Fujihara a friend.
If you are willing to sell your shares, I am prepared to buy them at a price 20% above the market.”
After the call connected, Pei Yunxi beca quiet.
The signature sultry laugh didn’t co from the other end anymore.
“20%, you’re quite generous towards your friends, Jiang Chen-kun.
But thank you for your kind offer.
Since you’re so confident in leading K.E back to greatness, I certainly don’t mind basking in that glory with you.”
Jiang Chen’s expression slowly beca more reserved.
“Jiang Chen-kun, I will always be with you.”
Accompanying those eerie words, the call was ended.
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