The CEO's Substitute Wife Is A Genius-Chapter 425: Forcing Lu Xingzhou to Step Down? The Small Squad Assembles to Slap Faces

Chapter 425: Chapter 425: Forcing Lu Xingzhou to Step Down? The Small Squad Assembles to Slap Faces

At this moment, at Lu Corporation’s board meeting.

The directors were arguing uproariously.

The old lady was sitting in the main seat, on the verge of an exploding headache from the noise.

"Now the shareholders are grumbling about young Master Lu, I think, why not have young Master Lu step down? That’ll calm the shareholders’ rage!"

"What do you mean? Young Master Lu step down? Then who will take over? Who can take on Lu Corporation’s enterprise at this time?"

"The tin mining deal was personally negotiated by young Master Lu in Thailand, right? Parna unilaterally tearing up the contract has led to our tin supply falling short. Wasn’t it just the futures market that had an issue last time, which is why we were looking for long-term stable supplier? Now look, a direct supply cut-off, severing our lifeline! For the European market, we signed a contract worth 100 billion yuan, and now with the supply cut, we face a tenfold compensation. Where would we find that kind of money?"

"And let’s not even talk about the tin supply cut. This Parna issue is dragging on, and a lawsuit is inevitable, sooner or later. We’ll have to fight legal battles with the European market too. That won’t be resolved in a year or two. The urgent issue now is the new energy vehicles in the Middle East, a massive wave of returns, which is not only damaging Lu Corporation’s new energy vehicle reputation but also causing stockpiling in the factory, and the continuous returns. These hundreds of billions in losses piling up in our hands will only snowball and get worse! In a few months, Lu Corporation could go bankrupt due to a broken capital chain!"

The veteran director analyzed the severity of the situation.

Hearing this, the other directors all lowered their heads, not knowing what to do.

"Having young Master Lu step down is currently the best way to save our public image!"

Unlike the initial loud opposition, this time, everyone fell silent, almost as if they tacitly agreed.

The old lady couldn’t take it any longer and slammed her hand on the conference table, "What do you mean? Are you bullying a widow and her orphan? If it weren’t for Xingzhou, could Lu Corporation have become the nation’s number one, and could your dividends have increased tenfold, and even more? Yes, your wallets are now bulging, and after losing some money, you can’t wait to throw the baby out with the bathwater?"

"Chairwoman, we didn’t say that," someone rolled their eyes, "Desperate times call for desperate measures."

"If Xingzhou steps down, then Lu Corporation is finished!" freēnovelkiss.com

"Chairwoman, I have to disagree. Lu Xingzhou is capable, but he’s not as divine as you say! The earth doesn’t stop turning for anyone. I think Vice President Wang has a lot of courage. Right now, he has the highest support and with him leading, Lu Corporation can soon walk out of this crisis."

"What do you mean..." The old lady was trembling all over and could hardly remain seated.

"It’s clear, depose Lu Xingzhou and let Vice President Wang assume the position as the new CEO of Lu Corporation. Let’s vote, those in favor, raise your hands!"

With that, this person made the first move to show approval.

Soon enough, others followed suit and raised their hands.

Those not raising their hands were few and far between.

The old lady couldn’t believe her eyes. Even some of the veterans who had previously been very loyal to her and Zhou’er had agreed?

"You... You all..."

"Grandmother!" Lu Xingzhou and Lu Zhendong arrived belatedly.

As they burst into the boardroom, the old lady had already fainted from anger.

Outside the door, Lu Xuemei and Jiang Man waited anxiously. Hearing the commotion inside, they rushed in.

"Call 120!" Lu Xingzhou carried the old lady out horizontally.

The other directors had nothing to say.

As he was about to leave with the old lady, Vice President Wang stepped forward to block the way.

"Young Master Lu, the meeting isn’t over yet. Lu Corporation’s stock is dropping every minute, we can’t delay. We should vote quickly and choose a new leader to save the day."

"You? You’re worthy?" Lu Xingzhou’s face turned cold, his eyes looked deadly, as if filled with poison.

"If my grandmother suffers anything serious, I’ll never let you off! As for the meeting, wait!"

"Heh, young Master Lu, as self-centered and stubborn as always. Alright, we’ll wait. You will be responsible for all losses." Vice President Wang smirked and let go.

Just as Lu Xingzhou was about to leave with the fainting old lady, Jiang Man, accompanied by Wu Yingfan and Shaye, hurried over.

"What happened to Grandmother?" She asked anxiously.

"She was angered by that pack of dog’s crap inside!" Lu Xuemei cried uncontrollably, unable to restrain her curse.

"Lu Xingzhou, first take her to your office," Jiang Man said, calmer in comparison.

She was the Divine Doctor, and with her around, there was no need to rush to the hospital.

Soon, a group of people surrounded Lu Xingzhou as they placed the old lady on the sofa in the CEO’s office.

Jiang Man waved for everyone to stand back, opened the window to let in some fresh air.

After taking the old lady’s pulse, she pressed on a few acupoints.

The old lady was half-conscious and saw a wrist flash before her eyes.

The bright red mole on the wrist was strikingly visible, reminding her of the scene when she was saved on the road years ago.

"Auntie, later give Grandmother some water to drink and let her rest well. Don’t get her upset again," Jiang Man instructed.

"Sigh, alright," Lu Xuemei nodded.

Jiang Man then turned to Lu Xingzhou and Lu Zhendong, "Can I join the board meeting? I have something to say to those directors."

"Of course, you’re my wife."

"Good," Jiang Man smiled and took Lu Xingzhou’s hand.

"I’ll make a phone call, bring in some reinforcements."

After speaking, she took out her phone and called Song Xiao, whom she hadn’t been in touch with for a long time.

"Hello? Sister?" Song Xiao’s cheerful voice came through immediately, mixed with the sound of JOJO.

"I’ve got a bit of a situation, where are you?"

"We’re at the airport; we’re about to check in. I’m planning to take JOJO to Hawaii; it’s good for the pregnancy."

"Can you put it off for a few days? There’s an emergency, and I need your help."

"What kind of emergency?" Song Xiao had rushed to catch the flight in the morning and hadn’t had a chance to catch up on the news.

"It’s a long story, just come to Lu Corporation now and head straight for the board meeting when you arrive."

"Alright!"

Lu Xingzhou didn’t expect Jiang Man to seek help from his close buddy.

But what use could there be in finding Song Xiao at this time?

Jiang Man saw the confusion on Lu Xingzhou’s face and smiled easily, "You’ll know soon enough, trust me."

Of course, he trusted her.

...

Boardroom, meeting room.

A group of directors were getting very impatient, some even incited voting without Lu Xingzhou’s permission.

"Who is so eager to force me out? Please, stand up."

Lu Xingzhou stepped into the meeting room, his presence commanding.

Dressed in a sharp suit, towering well over six feet tall, with a serious face and a cold, intense gaze.

The directors quieted down at the sight of him, their dissatisfaction tucked away inside.

"I’m in favor of the re-election, in times of crisis, the directors have the right to vote. However, before that, I have a few things to say."

Lu Xingzhou stood in front of the conference table, in his rightful central position, exuding the posture of a natural-born leader.

"Currently, Lu Corporation is facing a fund chain breakage of nearly 160 billion. I’d like to ask if Vice President Wang has any contingency plans?"

"I certainly have..." Vice President Wang pledged confidently.

Behind him stood King Corporation.

King himself said that if he could oust Lu Xingzhou, King Corporation would collaborate with Lu Corporation and lend them 100 billion for cash flow.

As for the rest of the sum, it could be borrowed from banks.

Lu Corporation had numerous assets available for collateral.

"We can borrow from banks first to stabilize the domestic market for new energy vehicles, such as by reducing prices and enhancing after-sales quality. Then, we can hire the world’s top PR to handle our reputation in the Middle East, also report to Interpol to investigate the cause of the dealership fire. If the fire wasn’t started by the vehicle self-igniting, then we should immediately disclose the details to the public. If it indeed was caused by a vehicle self-igniting, then we should conduct a comprehensive inspection of the inventory cars and recall any with safety hazards."

"You’ve covered it all very comprehensively," Lu Xingzhou applauded.

The other directors nodded in agreement.

Vice President Wang snorted, "Of course, as a leader of the company, you definitely need to have a big-picture mindset."

"Indeed, nothing has been overlooked, so allow me to talk about my solution."

Lu Xingzhou spoke calmly, demonstrating his strong ability to control the room.

Although the directors had been making a fuss, they didn’t really want Lu Xingzhou to step down.

After all, it was under his leadership that Lu Corporation became one of the top 10 in the world, which was clear to everyone.

"1. As for the fire at the Middle Eastern dealership, I have already sent someone to investigate, monitored by the Public Trust Team throughout."

"2. I will personally hold a press conference right away to apologize to the shareholders and appease their anger."

"3. I will put up all my personal assets to address this funding chain issue."

Each statement stunned the directors once more.

While they were arguing about replacing the CEO, Lu Xingzhou had already sent someone to investigate the incident. His speed, shrewdness, and efficiency were much greater than that of Vice President Wang.

The second and third points also reflected his sincerity.

If shareholders knew he was using his own fortune to bail out the market, his popularity would only rise, not fall.

"With Young President Lu facing life and death with Lu Corporation, how can we not support him?"

"Exactly, Young President Lu, your wealth is worth billions, and you don’t care about losing everything. That will make the shareholders even less fearful!"

This was like an emperor personally leading his troops into battle.

When the emperor fought the enemy on the battlefield himself, the soldiers were greatly inspired and fought with even fiercer gusto!

"There’s more," Lu Xingzhou hooked the corners of his mouth.

His confidence and resolve had deeply impressed the shareholders.

When Jiang Man walked in with her hands in her pockets, they were all stunned.

"My wife, Jiang Man," Lu Xingzhou proudly introduced her to the board for the first time.

The directors looked at each other.

"Young President Lu, you’ve kept this so well hidden? Such a significant event as your marriage, and not a leak."

"My relationship with Lu Xingzhou can be gossiped about later," Jiang Man joined Lu Xingzhou’s side, indicating a readiness to fight together.

"I want to organize a global car race where all brands of cars can participate according to specifications and performance."

Jiang Man went straight to the point.

This statement befuddled the old bunch.

"A car race?"

"Yes, to prove to the world the capability of Lu Corporation’s new energy vehicles," Jiang Man said with confidence.

The old bunch was less sure inside, "This method could indeed change the reputation of Lu Corporation’s new energy vehicles for the better, but if Lu Corporation doesn’t rank, it could backfire..."

"Yeah, yeah, even if our cars really have no issues, what about the racecar drivers? When Lu Corporation’s cars are facing a massive reputation collapse, which international top racecar driver would want to touch this hot potato?"

"That’s not for you to worry about!" At that moment, a strident voice chimed in; his presence was felt before he was seen.

Soon after, a man dressed in a colorful sweater and flashy purple cotton shoes marched in.

He was none other than the famous calligrapher Song Wenzhi’s grandson, Song Xiao.

"It’s a coincidence, I have a team of racecar drivers that could join the battle. Even more coincidental is that the world’s top two drivers are in my team!"