Xu Zhengyang has now recovered.
Xu Zhengyang hoped that these relatives could give him a chance, and also give him, Xu Zhengyang, a chance, an excuse, so that he wouldn't punish them.
Relatives!
Whenever he thought of this, Xu Zhengyang would furrow his brows and clench and unclench his fists...
He no longer cared about the profits of a small construction company; what mattered was his parents' feelings. Therefore, he only needed his uncle and aunt to feel remorse, fear, and apology upon learning of Xu Zhengyang's recovery. They were then asked to go to Xu Zhengyang's home to sincerely repent, apologize, and admit their mistakes.
That's all!
As the saying goes, no one knows a child better than their parents. Xu Neng and Yuan Suqin understood that their son's absence from Beijing was due to his own busy schedule and his desire for relatives to apologize and give them ample time to consider the situation.
The couple wasn't without their anger, but when Xu Zhengyang was sick, they were powerless to help and also considered their relationship with their relatives. After Xu Zhengyang recovered, they felt there was no need to make a fuss anymore; they were just trying to get back at him.
I waited and waited... a week passed.
Nobody came.
The relatives were aware of Xu Zhengyang's recovery; on the very night of his recovery, Yuan Suqin excitedly told them the news.
When they first heard the news of Xu Zhengyang's recovery, these relatives were genuinely terrified, fearing that he might retaliate against them after his recovery. However, after discussing it privately, they realized there was nothing to fear. The old man had already passed away, and after Xu Zhengyang fell ill, the girl must have already broken off contact with him; otherwise, he wouldn't have lost the lawsuit and had to pay so much money.
Well, what they didn't know was that after losing the lawsuit against Ronghua Group, Xu Neng's family's savings hadn't been touched at all; only the antique shop had been sold to pay off the debt. This is why Yuan Suqin, with the typical mindset of a rural woman, complained about how difficult things were, how all their money wasn't enough to cover the compensation, etc. If they had known then that Xu Zhengyang's family still had several million in savings, they probably wouldn't have dared to underestimate this relative.
To put it bluntly, they're all naive. If your family is rich, anything is negotiable.
So they thought, so what if Xu Zhengyang is cured? Their construction company is in Fuhe City, so they have naturally heard the news that Jinghui Logistics Company was swallowed up by another logistics company, and they also know that the antique shop was sold and no longer belongs to Xu Zhengyang. So what does he have left?
He's just a penniless young man like before, and his family is in dire straits. We'll just give them some financial assistance when they need it.
In the few days since Xu Zhengyang recovered from his illness, he hasn't come to see them, which has put their minds at ease, confirming that Xu Zhengyang is truly powerless to help.
This is understandable, because Xu Zhengyang's swift and decisive revenge, reclaiming everything he owned, happened all too quickly. Moreover, thanks to deliberate cover-ups, the news never spread. Therefore, Xu Zhengyang's two uncles and one uncle-in-law had no idea that he had committed such earth-shattering acts.
Ten days have passed.
Yuan Suqin and Xu Neng couldn't sit still any longer. They knew their son's temper; once he returned from the capital, no one could persuade him otherwise.
So after discussing it with Xu Neng, Yuan Suqin felt that since they were relatives, they should give them a heads-up.
When calling their relatives, the couple tried to use a tactful tone to imply that Zhengyang was very angry and annoyed, and that the consequences would be serious. They urged them to call him and apologize as soon as possible.
The attitudes of the three relatives were almost identical. What kind of talk is this? Why apologize to him when everything is fine?
Yuan Suqin and Xu Neng were ridiculed and humiliated, and shook their heads helplessly.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in the capital, Xu Zhengyang was sitting in a private room on the second floor of a teahouse, leisurely drinking tea and waiting for someone.
He was waiting for Wu Juan.
After resigning from Jinghui Logistics Company, Wu Juan started her own small freight company. It was so small that it could hardly be called a company; at most, it was just a freight brokerage shop.
She was genuinely excited when she learned that Xu Zhengyang had recovered from his illness and invited her back to Jinghui Logistics Company, because she had devoted so much effort to the company and witnessed its rapid growth.
However, she politely declined Zhan Xiaohui's invitation.
Wu Juan felt she had let Xu Zhengyang and Jinghui Logistics Company down, because Xu Zhengyang had entrusted her with the full management of Jinghui Logistics Company, and even Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing had to listen to Wu Juan's opinions on many matters.
However, in the end, Jinghui Logistics Company was on the verge of bankruptcy due to various reasons, and had to sell its shares and be acquired by Huatong Logistics Company.
Admittedly, all of this was orchestrated by Jiang Lan behind the scenes, and it was simply beyond the capabilities of any individual to resist. However, as the absolute person in charge of Jinghui Logistics Company, Wu Juan bears an unshirkable responsibility.
Therefore, Wu Juan felt guilty and ashamed, and was too ashamed to come to Jinghui Logistics Company again.
Unexpectedly, Xu Zhengyang personally called to invite her to meet.
Although Xu Zhengyang is currently flush with cash, having acquired Ronghua Group and Huatong Network, he should theoretically disregard Jinghui Logistics. The problem is… Ronghua Group and Huatong Network are simply too powerful. These two companies are enormous, with immense influence and reputation. If Xu Zhengyang were to suddenly become the largest shareholder of either, it would cause a national and even global sensation. This is a situation that Xu Zhengyang and figures like Li Ruiyu do not wish to see.
It makes much more sense to use Jinghui Logistics Company as a shield.
Moreover, Xu Zhengyang cares a lot about Jinghui Logistics Company. It is his first company and has his own people working there.
Most importantly, Xu Zhengyang wants to show many people what they should have understood long ago.
The door to the private room opened, and Wu Juan walked in. She still had her signature short, neat hair, wore a very professional suit and high heels, and looked energetic and spirited. It seemed the blow from the failure of Jinghui Logistics Company had long since vanished from her memory.
Xu Zhengyang didn't greet her first, but just smiled and looked at Wu Juan, who was slightly stunned.
After a moment of stunned silence, Wu Juan snapped out of it and quickly nodded and smiled, saying, "Chairman Xu, hello."
"Hello, please have a seat." Xu Zhengyang waved his hand.
Wu Juan stepped forward and sat down opposite Xu Zhengyang. After the waiter served them tea, he smiled and left after Xu Zhengyang gestured to him, closing the door behind him.
"Chairman, I heard you've recovered, and I was thinking of going to visit you..." Wu Juan said politely.
Xu Zhengyang smiled and waved his hand, not letting Wu Juan finish her polite words, and said, "Go back to Jinghui Logistics. The company needs you. As for the conditions, Zhan Xiaohui has already told you..."
"Chairman, I'm sorry." Wu Juan smiled apologetically and said, "It's my responsibility that Jinghui Logistics Company has come to this point. I have failed your trust in me."
Wu Juan felt something was off about her today, or perhaps it was Xu Zhengyang who was acting strangely. From the moment she entered the private room and saw Xu Zhengyang, Wu Juan sensed a change in him—a significant change. It wasn't his appearance, but rather his eyes and the subtle aura he exuded—the aura of a true leader. His eyes were deep and cold, his expression brimming with unparalleled confidence and a palpable, undeniable domineering presence.
Therefore, Wu Juan would address this young man, who was ten years younger than her, with a respectful "you" at every turn.
"Don't overthink it, go back to Jinghui Logistics." Xu Zhengyang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile, "You know I don't know anything about business management, and Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing are novices in business management either... Jinghui Logistics can't do without you. Ten percent of the shares, I won't give you more."
Wu Juan opened her mouth, wanting to refuse, but didn't say anything, and shook her head with a wry smile.
“At thirty-five or thirty-six years old, it’s unrealistic to think you can start from the bottom and defeat Huatong Logistics. Even if you did, when would that be?” Xu Zhengyang tapped his right middle finger lightly on the plexiglass tabletop, uttering the words that Wu Juan had been holding back.
Yes, wasn't the failure of Jinghui Logistics due to the betrayal of some middle and senior managers in the Beijing branch and the Fuhe City headquarters? Apart from some company secrets leaked by Lin Shasha, it was those managers who actually took away Jinghui Logistics' clients, and a large portion of these people were the ones Wu Juan had introduced to Jinghui Logistics in the first place.
Some people advised her to simply give up Jinghui Logistics and switch to Huatong Logistics, thus completely shutting down Jinghui Logistics.
Wu Juan felt this was an insult to her because Jinghui Logistics had come to this state under her full management. She felt she had not only failed Xu Zhengyang's trust, but also her own hard work!
So after being forced to leave Jinghui Logistics, Wu Juan resolved to start small and grow step by step to eventually defeat Huatong Logistics. This has become her life's goal.
However, once she actually started doing it, she was shocked to find that, without realizing it, she had been influenced by Xu Zhengyang and by the rapid development and success of Jinghui Logistics Company. She had oversimplified things. The success of Jinghui Logistics Company was due to Xu Zhengyang's personal ability and strength. Xu Zhengyang himself was an anomaly, which led to the incredible leapfrog development of Jinghui Logistics Company.
For Wu Juan to start from the bottom and develop her career, the hope is not so slim as to be far-fetched.
Seeing that Wu Juan was still hesitating, Xu Zhengyang sighed and said, "I admire you very much in terms of both character and ability, so I have to apologize to you. I'm sorry, your goal will ultimately not be achieved."
"Why?" Wu Juan asked, looking puzzled.
Xu Zhengyang smiled and said, "Because Huatong Logistics no longer exists from now on."
"What?" Wu Juan was taken aback.
"Huatong Logistics and Jinghui Logistics are merging. Hmm, it'll still be called Jinghui Logistics." Xu Zhengyang smiled calmly, tapping the table lightly with his middle finger. "I'll still be the chairman. As for the shares, Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing will each get five percent, you personally will get ten percent, Chen Chaojiang will get ten percent, and the rest... is mine..."
Wu Juan looked at Xu Zhengyang in disbelief. How could this be? Xu Zhengyang had only recovered a few days ago.
Could it be that he really has the power to manipulate events?
“If this goal is no longer available, let’s find another one,” Xu Zhengyang said with a smile. “It will be the same as before. You will be fully responsible for the company’s operation and management. I don’t know much about this area, but the goals and responsibilities should be set high. I want you to expand Jinghui Logistics Company’s network across the country within three years, and after three years…” Xu Zhengyang’s expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, “We will develop it into a global logistics company.”
Wu Juan was stunned. Oh my god, really?
"Perhaps my expectations are a bit high, and the timeframe is too tight." Xu Zhengyang took a sip of tea, glanced at Wu Juan, and smiled, "Are you confident?"
"Chairman, this... what you've said is a bit hard for me to process right now. Please allow me to think about it." Wu Juan smiled awkwardly, genuinely unable to accept this sudden turn of events.
Joy? Not really. Just shock.
Xu Zhengyang was not in a hurry and slowly sipped his tea.
After a while, the waiter came in and changed the tea. Only then did Wu Juan look at Xu Zhengyang and say seriously, "I don't understand why you trust me so much."
“I remember you said this to me when Jinghui Logistics’ Beijing branch was first established.” Xu Zhengyang smiled. “I’ll say it again: I believe in you.”
"Non-interference?"
"I won't participate," Xu Zhengyang nodded.
Wu Juan lowered her head, frowned and thought for a moment, then shook her head slightly and said, "The goal you set is a bit too ambitious; I dare not take it on."
"It's just a goal, an expectation in terms of time. Just do your best." Xu Zhengyang waved his hand and said, "Go for it. If you encounter any difficulties, just tell me."
Wu Juan hesitated for a moment, nodded, then shook her head, looking at Xu Zhengyang with a puzzled expression, and said, "I still find it hard to believe."
“That’s the truth.” Xu Zhengyang seemed a little impatient, and his tone became serious. “Jinghui Logistics is basically paralyzed right now. You need to prepare in the next few days and get to work at the company as soon as possible. Restoring Jinghui Logistics to operation is one thing, but you also need to take over Huatong Logistics.”
That's not a very appropriate thing to say, since Wu Juan hasn't agreed yet.
Wu Juan didn't see anything wrong with it and nodded in agreement. Then she asked, "So, what about the people who used to work at Jinghui Logistics and then switched to Huatong?"
“People strive for higher positions, and water flows downhill; that’s perfectly understandable.” Xu Zhengyang raised a finger and said, “I only want to emphasize one point: normal resignations and job changes are understandable, but anyone who has betrayed Jinghui Logistics Company, spoken rudely, or even retaliated against existing employees of Jinghui Logistics Company to curry favor with their new boss will not be spared.”
"But……"
"Don't be soft-hearted!" Xu Zhengyang interrupted Wu Juan directly, saying, "We can find someone else for the vacant position. As long as they are capable and of good character, we'll hire them at a high salary. But this kind of person is absolutely unacceptable..."
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
After saying this, Wu Juan was stunned. Why did she agree so readily?
Xu Zhengyang nodded and said, "Go back and get ready. Oh, by the way, Chen Chaojiang will call you later. Take some time to go with him and look at cars."
“I…I have one,” Wu Juan said softly.
“Your husband can drive that car,” Xu Zhengyang said with a smile. “As the general manager of Jinghui Logistics Company, you should always have a car provided by the company.” Before Wu Juan could say anything more, Xu Zhengyang stood up and said, “Think it over carefully and go to the company as soon as possible. Contact me directly if anything happens.”
After saying that, Xu Zhengyang opened the door and went out.
Inside the private room, Wu Juan was left alone, lost in thought.
A few minutes later, just as Wu Juan was about to get up and leave, the door to the private room opened, and Chen Chaojiang stepped in, saying coldly, "Manager Wu, because of the tight schedule, I bought you a BMW 630 without your consent. I hope you don't mind."
As he spoke, Chen Chaojiang handed the car keys to Wu Juan.
"This..." Wu Juan was momentarily speechless.
"The car is outside, the photos haven't been taken yet." Chen Chaojiang handed a hard paper bag to Wu Juan, saying, "The car purchase documents are all here."
"But I..."
Chen Chaojiang waited coldly for Wu Juan to continue.
Wu Juan didn't mind Chen Chaojiang's attitude at all, after all, the two had worked together for a long time and she knew that Chen Chaojiang was just that kind of person.
After hesitating for a while, Wu Juan took the documents and car purchase paperwork from Chen Chaojiang and said, "I'll go to Fuhe City this afternoon."
"Okay." Chen Chaojiang nodded and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
"Um, I'll take you..."