These words made Chen Yuanshan feel somewhat ashamed. At the same time, they also reminded the people around them that if it hadn't been for Lu Luochen to turn the tables back then, not to mention waiting for dividends, these people might have lost all their life savings.
"Why don't you say anything? Is it because you're getting old and your memory is failing? Well, let me remind you. You caused such a huge mess in the company back then. Without a single explanation, you just ran off to a foreign country. And I was left to deal with this hot potato. That's how the company is what it is today."
Lu Luochen recalled everything that had happened over the years with a straight face.
"I didn't run away to a foreign country back then. I was thinking about expanding the company's overseas business. It was you who took this position without saying a word. I never said I wouldn't come back."
Chen Yuanshan was so brazen that he had no shame at all.
Lu Luochen sneered. "What's the use of telling me this? The important thing is that you need to give an explanation to the shareholders."
After saying that, he turned around and looked at the people in the room, especially those who had just said they would support Chen Yuanshan. Now, they had disappeared without a trace.
"So, do you have anything else to say?"
There was no sound from below.
"Do you still want to replace the president?"
Still, there was no sound from the people below.
Seeing this situation, Chen Yuanshan immediately became anxious. He stormed over and grabbed one of the people who was acting like an ostrich.
"Old Liu, what are you hiding for? Didn't we agree that you would support me? I gave you quite a few red envelopes. Are you taking the money but not doing anything?"
As soon as he said this, Director Liu's face turned ugly. He nervously looked at Lu Luochen and quickly explained, "I didn't ask for it. He forced it on me."
Chen Yuanshan rolled his eyes and then walked to the other side, naming a few more people who had received his red envelopes.
In doing so, he was practically betraying his own accomplices, which saved Lu Luochen some trouble later.
"Enough!"
Seeing that Chen Yuanshan was getting more and more carried away, Lu Luochen had to step in to take control of the situation.
"Whether you gave them red envelopes or not is a matter you need to settle privately. I'm only going to ask you one question now. Do you still want to replace the president?"
"No, we definitely won't replace him."
"Mr. Lu, we've been working together for so many years. We naturally trust you. We'll just sit back and wait for our dividends. You should continue to manage the company."
"Yes, yes!"
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The people who had been named quickly began to flatter Lu Luochen, just hoping that their future days wouldn't be too difficult.
Seeing that everyone had turned against him, Chen Yuanshan realized that his trip had been in vain.
He had lost both his wife and his troops, as the saying goes.
"Okay, Uncle. I think you should have no objections now. If there's nothing else, everyone can leave the meeting."
Lu Luochen didn't bother to argue with him. Just as everyone was about to turn around and leave, Chen Yuanshan suddenly rushed forward and grabbed Lu Luochen.
"Fine, I can let you continue to manage the company. Young people are competitive, which is understandable. But there's one thing, Luochen. I came back this time just to let your cousin get some good experience with you. It shouldn't be too much to ask for her to be your assistant, right?"
As Chen Yuanshan said this, he shouted outside, and then Chen Shanshan walked in.
She looked gentle, elegant, and somewhat sweet and innocent. Seeing this, the shareholders looked at each other. Even from a distance, they could hear Chen Yuanshan's ulterior motives.
He couldn't get what he wanted the old - fashioned way, so he was resorting to the beauty trap.
"Cousin, it's been a long time." Chen Shanshan's voice was extremely sweet and soft. Who wouldn't be tempted?
But unfortunately, the person she was facing was Lu Luochen.
In Mr. Lu's heart, there had always been only one person.
Moreover, in his opinion, the one at home was the sweetest of all.
"Uncle, I have no objections if you want Shanshan to work in the company. But I already have an assistant, and Anna is very professional. She doesn't need any help. You can look for another department for her."
As Lu Luochen said this, he was about to turn around and leave.
But unexpectedly, Chen Yuanshan suddenly sat on the ground and started shouting.
"Is there any justice in this world? Back then, I risked my life to save your mother. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't even exist. All I'm asking is for you to let your cousin gain some experience. Why are you being like this, Lu Luochen? Do the people outside know what you're really like?"
As Chen Yuanshan said this, he stepped forward and grabbed Lu Luochen, as if he wouldn't let go if Lu Luochen didn't agree.
The shareholders who hadn't had a chance to leave yet couldn't help but feel lucky that they hadn't chosen Chen Yuanshan.
After all these years, this guy was still as much of a scoundrel as ever.
Seeing this, Chen Shanshan quickly wiped away her tears as if she were really crying. With her red - rimmed eyes, she looked extremely pitiful.
"Cousin, I've studied in a business school. I know you don't like me, but I will definitely work hard. I just hope you can give me a chance."
After Chen Shanshan finished speaking, she immediately bowed deeply at a 90 - degree angle, leaving no room for criticism.
Lu Luochen glanced at her and couldn't help but feel annoyed.
"Okay, Anna, take Chen Shanshan there and arrange some relevant work for her."
He finally relented, but not because he was afraid of Chen Yuanshan, nor because of the so - called life - saving grace. He just thought that if he let the father - daughter duo continue to make a scene, the company might not be able to function.
"Thank you, cousin. I will definitely work hard."
Chen Shanshan was full of gratitude and even turned back to give Chen Yuanshan a slight nod.
The looks in the father - daughter's eyes were complicated. Anna, standing to one side, couldn't help but feel a bit defensive.
Considering that Chen Shanshan was the daughter of a shareholder and the president's cousin, Anna specially arranged a separate office for her.
"Today, you can just familiarize yourself with these materials. I'll arrange specific tasks for you tomorrow."
Anna's attitude towards the person in front of her was neither overly enthusiastic nor particularly aloof. She just hoped that this person wouldn't act like a spoiled rich girl and, more importantly, wouldn't cause any trouble.
But obviously, Anna's wish was in vain.
As soon as there was no one else around, the seemingly well - behaved Chen Shanshan immediately showed her arrogant side.
She played with her newly - done nails while casually flipping through the pile of documents in front of her. Then, she showed a look of disgust.
"Come on, is this what you're going to make me do?"
As Chen Shanshan said this, she casually knocked the mountain of materials to the ground.