Xiao Li spoke of these family matters with tears in her eyes.
"Afterward, when Grandpa learned of my situation, he scolded those people and I received more support. Nevertheless, they were more interested in my battery factory. Now Grandpa is in good health and my circumstances are not too bad, but who knows about the future? That’s why I want to arrange a shareholder status for you using Chen Yongsong’s identity. I’d rather hand over my shares to you than let those people in the family have them."
"There’s no need for that, with your grandfather in charge, things should be fine."
"Grandpa won’t be able to hold on for much longer; he’s always been ill, and now it’s getting worse. I can hardly rely on the family’s help anymore."
In the time that followed, Xiao Li also talked about some of the family situations, and Ji Yang then realized that the Xiao Family was really just being propped up by someone of vice-ministerial level. Ever since Elder Xiao retired, the Xiao Family had been on the decline. As long as Elder Xiao was alive, the family wouldn’t have issues, but the day he passed, the Xiao Family would likely splinter. Most importantly, the youths of the Xiao Family were no good, with almost none of them making progress in the political arena. The one with vice-ministerial level was promoted because of Elder Xiao’s influence, but he was much less capable.
"It seems your family is not doing too well!"
Even Ji Yang could see that the Xiao Family was really struggling.
Xiao Li said, "As long as Grandpa is around, I am already a target for some people within the family. On the surface, our factory seems to be doing well, but the situation isn’t that great. Dealing with many official matters consumes too much of my energy. I’ve wanted to move the factory for a long time. I came here to scout out this place. If possible, I still want to move here."
"Have you considered that the relocation itself is also a significant cost?"
Xiao Li immediately laughed and said, "Outsiders don’t know our situation. Actually, you’ve underestimated the profits of the battery factory. As a secondary shareholder, apart from scouting, I came to seek your opinion and report on the production and sales situation."
Ji Yang smiled and said, "How much money does our boss Xiao plan to give me?"
"Our factory, being just at the beginning stage and undergoing adjustments, still managed to achieve sales revenue of five hundred million in six months, with a net profit of one hundred and forty million. How about your developments?"
Ji Yang was surprised and said, "It earns that much?"
Xiao Li appeared very proud and said, "Our technology is really powerful. It’s just because our reputation hasn’t been established and the market hasn’t been fully developed yet. Otherwise, reaching over ten billion in sales wouldn’t be a problem at all."
Ji Yang was also astounded, having not expected the earnings to be so substantial.
Seeing Ji Yang’s reaction, Xiao Li’s face brightened with more of a smile and said, "Pretty impressive, right?" It was only in front of him that she could show such demeanor.
Seeing the now much more mature girl, exuding a strong woman’s aura, especially with her fashionable attire and beautiful appearance, Ji Yang praised, "Incredibly impressive!" This text is hosted at novèlfire.net
"Brother, what I want to discuss with you is to not distribute the dividends this time. I want to take that money and build a new plant in your Xincheng. If we have this factory here, it would be very beneficial in many ways, not least in solving employment issues."
"Wouldn’t this have some impact on your current factory though?"
"There will definitely be some impact, but our factory is already on the right track, so don’t worry. My main concern is to avoid the family’s control; I don’t want to be under their thumb anymore."
"Even if you move here, the family would still come after you, right?"
"I’ll tell them I am your woman, then they wouldn’t dare to mess with me."
Her face flushed red as she spoke those words.
"Brother, of course, it’s just an excuse, what are you thinking?"
As she spoke, her cheeks reddened even more.
Ji Yang said, "So you want to use my name to deter them, but do I really have that kind of power?"
Ji Yang was getting a clearer idea of Xiao Li’s intentions, but he was not so confident about his own deterrent power.
Xiao Li smiled and said, "You don’t know your own deterrent power yet. Let me tell you, several families in Capital City have their eyes on you, and each of those families is not something the Xiao Family can match. Now while Grandpa is still here, they probably still have some power to cope, but without Grandpa, they would falter. Just the knowledge that I’m your woman, they might even try to curry favor with me."
Ji Yang didn’t know how Xiao Li came up with this idea, not expecting to have that kind of influence.
"Aren’t you afraid of ruining your reputation?"
"Do you really think those Capital City families are all that decent? Let me tell you, what they do behind the scenes will surprise you!"
Ji Yang wasn’t very clear about these matters.
After some thought, Ji Yang was also tempted by the idea of the battery factory moving here; he indeed needed such a high-tech enterprise. If he managed to bring such a company over, the overall situation would improve greatly.