This shareholders’ meeting of Eastern Group, apart from that mysterious major shareholder who had never shown his face, had five other participating shareholders.
Among these five, there were three veteran shareholders from Eastern Group, including Lin Dongfang as the CEO who held the highest share of 35%, and the other two from the Lin Family, Lin Tianhe with 3%, and Lin Xiao with 1%.
The other two were newer, younger shareholder representatives: CEO Lin Tong, and Vice-CEO Lin Zifeng.
Initially, according to Lin Dongfang’s wishes, Lin Tong was not allowed to participate, but the mysterious major shareholder issued a specific request for Lin Tong’s attendance!
With no choice, Lin Dongfang had to comply, as he was now only the second-largest shareholder and had to obey this major shareholder’s command.
He had intended to curry favor and appease the major shareholder, hopeful that maybe it would secure his position as CEO.
So when the other party spoke, he was happy to oblige, considering it merely an additional person attending the meeting and not something that would influence much.
Lin Dongfang knew he would eventually reclaim Lin Tong’s position as CEO and the other party’s 5% shares, achieving absolute control!
Inside the meeting room at this moment, that mysterious major shareholder had yet to arrive.
The shareholders were discussing among themselves at the conference table:
"Levis sounds quite international. Could this major shareholder be a foreigner?"
A shareholder, roughly in his forties with a slicked-back hairstyle, guessed with a furrowed brow.
He was Lin Tianhe, Lin Dongfang’s cousin and Lin Tong and Lin Zifeng’s uncle, but he was relatively low-key and seldom appeared in the company.
"It’s probably not a foreigner, maybe someone from Yan Country overseas, but of course, we can’t rule out someone sent by the Song Family."
Another Lin Family shareholder, Lin Xiao in his thirties, analyzed.
Hearing this, Lin Tianhe nodded, "It must be someone from the Song Family. Only Bangyao Group from the Song Family would have such financial clout to raise funds quickly enough to buy shares in Eastern Group. They have always had a thorough understanding of our company. Now, with Song Bangyao dead, the Song Family would have every reason for revenge, and directly targeting our company for a takeover would serve their purpose!"
"Ah! That’s what I’m really afraid of. Brother Bangyao’s murder happening at this time; if the Song Family really blames his death on us and makes a move against Eastern Group, we can only be taken over, and I lose my position as CEO,"
Lin Dongfang sighed heavily, his face filled with worry.
If the Song Family really was taking action for that reason, seeking a takeover of Eastern Group, they definitely wouldn’t leave him as CEO!
Once they took full control and managed Eastern Group, they would definitely reshuffle everything! Retrieving shares from all shareholders, including himself, and completely turning Eastern Group into a Song Family business.
Then, he would not only lose the CEO position but would end up totally bereft.
Having long been accustomed to a high and luxurious lifestyle, how could Lin Dongfang accept that?
"Better gone! Eastern Group should have had a capable person as CEO long ago. Look at what you’ve turned the company into over these years!"
At that moment, an icy, mocking voice came from beside him; it was Lin Tong who had remained silent until then.
Lin Dongfang immediately got furious, glaring at Lin Tong, "How dare you say I’m not capable? Is that how you talk to your father?"
Being accused of incompetence by his own daughter was something no one would likely accept.
Lin Dongfang’s face darkened at once, and thankfully there were no outsiders present. Otherwise, where would his face go? At least for now, he was still the CEO!
"Huh, Lin Dongfang, you still admit to being my father?"
Lin Tong scoffed mockingly, her face expressionless as she said, "Did I say something wrong? Who almost caused the company to collapse three years ago, Lin Dongfang? Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten?"
"Hmph! Bringing up things from three years ago? Those trivial old problems are long past, what meaning is there in mentioning them now?"
Lin Dongfang immediately scolded, then coldly pressed on:
"I’d like to know, the reason the company has fallen into such a state, being targeted for acquisition and stirring up such a huge crisis! Whose responsibility is that?"
"That’s my responsibility! I take that on, but it has nothing to do with my abilities," Lin Tong said without emotion.
"You take it on? Can you handle it!"
Lin Dongfang laughed scornfully, unhesitantly teased, "Also, you’ve been negotiating outside for so many days, still failing to reclaim the agency rights for King Company! Is this your so-called capability?"
After returning from Huayun City, Lin Tong hadn’t told Lin Dongfang about the successful negotiation for King Company’s agency rights, primarily because she didn’t want to face her father’s displeasure! Moreover, she wanted to test, to see his reaction if she didn’t complete the task.
As expected, Lin Dongfang immediately mocked and demeaned her capabilities, even coercing her into taking care of the now mentally incapacitated Song Shaopeng in the hospital, which utterly disheartened Lin Tong.
Therefore, she lost interest in telling Lin Dongfang; after all, even if she informed him of the outcome, Lin Dongfang wouldn’t appreciate it.
With such a father, Lin Tong had completely lost confidence, hence her previous comment calling him incompetent!
"I succeeded or not isn’t your concern! Even if I didn’t succeed, it’s still better than some who can only sit in an air-conditioned office and be incompetent."
Lin Tong’s voice was cold, her response biting.
Lin Dongfang was so angry he was lost for words, his face turning bright red, and he immediately sought to slap Lin Tong across the face.
However, Lin Tianhe, who was nearby, stopped him, saying, "Elder brother, Lin Tong is inexperienced, don’t argue with her! Just a few more minutes and the major shareholder will arrive, it wouldn’t be good for him to see this."
"Hmph! You insolent girl, for the sake of the major shareholder, I’ll let you off today."
Lin Dongfang huffed deeply, and with that, he let go of his hand.
Having said that, he no longer looked at Lin Tong, and stood with his back to her; otherwise, he really would have been angered to death by his daughter.
Since Lin Dongfang wasn’t looking for trouble, Lin Tong naturally didn’t bother engaging either, leaning against a corner wall, silently lost in her thoughts.
But, most likely, her thoughts also revolved around that mysterious major shareholder. She was equally curious about who exactly this shareholder was! Why now, and why was he willing to pay such a high price to acquire shares in Eastern Group? Could it really be the Song Family’s doing?
Just as everyone was preoccupied with their thoughts and the atmosphere in the meeting room had quieted down, it was suddenly shattered by a loud noise!
The conference room door was forcefully pushed open, and a handsome young man in a suit and tie, with a carefree demeanor, swaggered in.
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