Xie Bingxia was dressed in formal attire, looking less like a college student for the moment. Facing the shareholder bigwigs present, she showed no sign of timidity. She naturally pulled out a chair and sat down, looking very much like a seasoned professional in the workplace.
Gu Bei was furious inside but suppressed his anger on the surface. He asked, "Why didn't Uncle Xie come?"
"From now on, I'll handle all his business affairs." Xie Bingxia said with a smile. "I also have the surname Xie. So, can't I participate?"
"Bingxia is Old Xie's only daughter. Naturally, she'll take charge in the future."
"The family has a worthy successor. It's a good thing! A very good thing!"
"Let Bingxia learn more from us old folks. It's not a bad idea. President Gu won't object, right?"
Those who were cheering on the scene were all old subordinates of the Xie family. Gu Bei gave them some face and didn't say more. He then turned the topic to the investment in North America.
Gu Bei's argument was well - reasoned. Xie Bingxia frowned and read the materials throughout. Suddenly, she raised her hand and interrupted, "I think this investment involves too much risk."
Several shareholders on Gu Bei's side showed their dissatisfaction. "Miss Xie is still young. Just listen to the investment matters. Leave the important things to us adults."
"I'm not just talking casually." Xie Bingxia clicked on her iPad and moved her fingers quickly. "I've already sent the materials to your tablets, uncles and aunts. You can take a look first."
The materials detailed the advantages and disadvantages of the previous investments in the North American market. The data analysis was also very accurate and in - depth. Xie Bingxia concluded, "Facts have proven that the North American market is protected by local forces. It's a tough nut to crack. Instead of spending our energy on it, we'd better develop domestic industries and keep our capital chain active."
Convinced by the real data, the shareholders present all showed expressions of approval.
Gu Bei threw away his iPad, disdaining it. "Numbers can only show past achievements, not the future. And with me, Gu Bei, in charge, it's a guarantee."
The shareholders then looked at Gu Bei at the same time and nodded in agreement. "That's right. With President Gu as our leader, we feel at ease."
The situation wavered back and forth during the debate. Gu Bei was extremely good at using his influence. As a newcomer, it was really not easy for Xie Bingxia to compete with him. There was no other way. Xie Bingxia was going to use her trump card. Just then, Gu Bei stared at her and asked, "Moreover, your idea of developing domestic industries is too abstract. It's not convincing."
"Then please take a look at this project." Xie Bingxia directly projected the plan onto the big screen in front. "This is the infrastructure project of the Golden Wharf. Currently, the country is vigorously developing the trade industry, and shipping is exactly a gap. If we can take on this project, the future will surely be promising."
"But we're not experts in infrastructure." Someone expressed concern.
"So I'm planning to cooperate with the Qin family. Their family has developed rapidly in recent years and has rich experience in this kind of industry." Xie Bingxia was very confident. "If you uncles and aunts trust me, how about leaving this project to me?"
This move was very effective. In the end, the investment in the North American market was rejected at the shareholders' meeting, and more than half of the votes were cast for the Golden Wharf project.
After the meeting, Xie Bingxia was in a great mood. Her steps were even more lively. Suddenly, a pair of strong hands grabbed her and dragged her forcefully into a storage room.
The door of the room closed. Xie Bingxia was pushed against the wall by Gu Bei. The two were in close contact, and Gu Bei's angry face came into her view.
"Playing against me. It feels good, doesn't it?"
"Yeah. Seeing your anxious expression, I can't be happier." Xie Bingxia retorted.
"I've let you do whatever you want, and you've really grown bolder!" Gu Bei lifted Xie Bingxia's chin and looked down at her. "Are you bored with college life and want to play the game of a domineering CEO? I won't allow it."
Xie Bingxia knew Gu Bei's usual tricks very well. She took out the ID card she had prepared long ago and thrust it in front of Gu Bei. "I'm already eighteen today. I'm an adult."
"Being an adult is just right." Gu Bei took away the annoying ID card, and his right hand naturally stroked Xie Bingxia's thigh. She was wearing a light - blue women's suit with a tight - fitting A - line skirt today, looking mature rather than her usual naughty self.
"I want to taste if you taste different now that you've grown up."
Xie Bingxia slapped the hand that was about to misbehave on her and warned, "If you keep being so handsy, be careful I won't be polite."
"Oh?" Gu Bei said teasingly. "If you're not polite, I won't be either."
Bang - crash - thud - a series of noises came from the storage room. The next moment, Xie Bingxia opened the door, clapped her hands, straightened her collar, and walked away triumphantly.
Inside the room, Gu Bei was holding on to the storage rack. Broken glass vases were scattered at his feet. He covered his nose with one hand. When he took it away, there was a trace of blood on his palm.
"Ouch - you're being too harsh."
Gu Bei was extremely speechless. The little white rabbit he had raised was getting spicier. Sometimes he really didn't know what to do with her. It seemed hopeless to force her back to school. For now, he could only play it by ear and see if she was deliberately against him or really wanted to focus on her career.
Of course, Xie Bingxia wanted to focus on her career. The Golden Wharf project wasn't something she came up with on a whim. She wanted to prove that without relying on her appearance, she could still trample Gu Bei under her feet.
Xie Shuwen's branch company was not far from the headquarters of the Xie Group. He specially prepared an office for Xie Bingxia and assigned a good - looking male secretary to her.
"Secretary Wang, make an appointment with Qin Yifa to talk about the project tomorrow. It's up to you." Secretary Wang was the nickname Xie Bingxia gave to the good - looking male secretary. He was good - looking and had good professional abilities, so he was quite favored by Xie Bingxia.
"Sure. I'll definitely arrange it well for you." Secretary Wang scurried away happily. The next day, he arranged the highest - level banquet for Xie Bingxia. As soon as Qin Yifa entered the private room, seeing the top - grade dishes on the table, he felt a bit embarrassed.
Mrs. Qin also came. As usual, she brought a lot of gifts.
"Uncle Qin, Aunt Qin, please sit down. Let's talk while we eat." Xie Bingxia obediently poured wine for Qin Yifa. "Regarding the wharf project, I plan to..."
"Hey hey hey, let's not talk about business today." Mrs. Qin interrupted them and happily pulled Xie Bingxia over. "It's been a long time since we last met. You've lost weight. Hasn't Qin Feng taken good care of you?"
"Auntie..." Xie Bingxia made a bitter face. "We really need to talk about business today."
Mrs. Qin waved her hand. "I approve this business deal. It's up to you. Cooperate however you like." Hearing this, Qin Yifa almost spat out all his wine onto the Buddha - Jumping - Over - the - Wall in front of him.
"How about we talk about your and Qin Feng's business? When are you going to get married?"
"This..."
"Bingxia, if you become a daughter - in - law of our Qin family, the family business will be yours and Qin Feng's. Don't worry about cooperation. We're a family." Mrs. Qin was really sincere. She had decided that Xie Bingxia would be her daughter - in - law and would never let go.
"That may not be the case!" Suddenly, the door of the private room was opened. Gu Bei came in grandly with Secretary Zhang.
"In my case, I never do business by selling myself for glory."
Mrs. Qin was unhappy that Gu Bei had spoiled her good mood. She said, "Humph. President Gu's words about selling oneself for glory are too exaggerated. This is called mutual affection."
Gu Bei bypassed Mrs. Qin and directly said to Qin Yifa, "I'll take on the Golden Wharf project. Next, let's talk about the details?"
Xie Bingxia was anxious. "What do you mean? I'm the one who initiated and negotiated this project! Why can you just take it away as you like?"
"We're all working for the Xie family. Besides, I'm the boss, and you're at most the general manager of a branch company. Do I need to ask your permission to take your project?"
Xie Bingxia was left speechless for a moment. Her eyes were red with anger. Qin Yifa coughed twice and politely said to Gu Bei, "President Gu, we should pay attention to integrity in business. I initially made an agreement with Miss Xie, so she should be in charge."
"President Qin, why don't you take a look at my sincerity before making a decision?" Gu Bei took out a photo and a document and handed them to Qin Yifa. "The design and planning of the Golden Wharf must be completed by a professional architect. So I've invited this person from abroad."
The photo was pushed in front of Qin Yifa. Xie Bingxia leaned over to take a look. After seeing the person's appearance clearly, she couldn't help but exclaim in her heart: Is it her -?