roccoschili Chapter 23 Board of Directors' Decisions
Chapter 23 Board of Directors' Decisions
The next day, Lin Chuyue sat in her office, sunlight streaming in through the window and illuminating her desk. She calmly organized the documents at hand, her mind replaying Gu Yanchuan's phone call from the previous night. She knew that this battle with Shen Fang was far more complex than she had anticipated.
Shen Fang's power remains firmly established, but the forces behind her are gradually beginning to falter. Lin Chuyue has already sensed this change. The board meeting regarding Shen Fang's handling of the matter is about to convene, and everyone is awaiting the final decision. This is a crucial moment, and also the perfect opportunity for her to strike back at Shen Fang.
She knew that the boardroom was not an easy place to make decisions, especially since Shen Fang's supporters still held the upper hand. Lin Chuyue had to carefully plan her next move and garner more support from the board members in order to completely strip Shen Fang of her control.
Lin Chuyue dialed Gu Yanchuan's number: "President Gu, the board vote is about to begin. I know Shen Fang won't give up easily, so I need you to prepare some extra help."
On the other end of the phone, Gu Yanchuan's voice remained calm: "Don't worry, I've arranged everything. All that's left is for you to stabilize the situation."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue began organizing the board of directors' list. She marked the directors who might be on Shen Fang's side and considered how to gradually undermine their support.
That afternoon, Lin Chuyue sat in the conference room, her fingers unconsciously tapping on the table. She knew this contest was not just a business rivalry, but also a psychological battle. She had to remain calm at all times, because she knew that any small mistake could allow Shen Fang to regain the upper hand.
Footsteps approached from outside the door. Lin Chuyue looked up and saw Shen Fang walk in. Her face remained exquisite, and her demeanor elegant, as if she didn't care about what was about to happen.
Shen Fang saw Lin Chuyue sitting there and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. "Ms. Lin, it seems you're ready to welcome this board meeting."
Lin Chuyue slowly stood up, a smile on her face, but a cold glint in her eyes. "Vice President Shen, I've been prepared all along. Today may be your last chance."
Shen Fang didn't respond immediately, but just glanced at her quietly, then smiled slightly, "Some things don't need to be said too clearly. We're just following the rules."
"Of course." Lin Chuyue's voice carried a hint of disdain as she walked towards the conference room, preparing for the upcoming vote.
As Shen Fang entered the meeting room, all the board members took their seats. The atmosphere in the meeting room immediately became tense. Everyone knew that today's vote would be a watershed moment, affecting the future direction of the entire company.
On both sides of the long table sat senior company executives and shareholder representatives. Their gazes sometimes focused on Lin Zhengguo in the center, and sometimes furtively swept over Shen Fang's expressionless face. Everyone knew that this vote would determine Shen Fang's future fate, and the power struggles and interests involved made every director's decision incredibly stressful.
Lin Chuyue gazed quietly out the window, calmly analyzing the impending events: While the board's decision ultimately required a vote by all directors, it was undeniable that Shen Fang wielded considerable support among them, especially those with whom she had long-standing working relationships. Therefore, the vote would not proceed as swiftly as Lin Chuyue had hoped. But she was prepared; today, she would seize this opportunity to completely dismantle Shen Fang's trump card.
Lin Zhengguo slowly stood up, glanced at the directors present, and finally fixed his gaze on Shen Fang's face. Shen Fang's expression was calm, but her hands were slightly clasped on the table, clearly indicating that she was not as composed as she appeared.
"Today's meeting is mainly to discuss the questions currently facing Vice President Shen Fang. According to our preliminary investigation, Vice President Shen Fang has indeed had some unexplained fund flows in recent financial management, involving the transfer of some company funds overseas." Lin Zhengguo said these words in a calm tone, without much fluctuation, but it drew the attention of the directors present. Shen Fang's expression changed slightly, and her tension was almost immediately apparent.
"President Lin, what you mean by that is..." a director tentatively began, but before he could finish, some of the directors had already started whispering among themselves. Under Shen Fang's management, the company's finances had always been very stable, and this sudden news made them suspicious.
“I think we should temporarily suspend the work arrangements for Vice President Shen Fang and conduct an internal review to further investigate the relevant circumstances,” another director said. He was a former subordinate of Shen Fang and had always supported her decisions. His words carried a hint of dissatisfaction. “Wouldn’t this be a public smear on Vice President Shen Fang’s reputation?”
Lin Chuyue smiled inwardly. Although Shen Fang wielded immense power, she hadn't realized that today's meeting was the beginning of her loss of that power. She knew that while Shen Fang had strong supporters, many others had already harbored doubts about her.
"Everyone, the voting is about to begin. Please act rationally," Lin Zhengguo said again. Although he appeared calm on the surface, the unease in his tone was evident. After all, Shen Fang's position in the company could not be shaken overnight, and balancing the interests of all parties was his biggest challenge.
All the directors were ready, and the ballot box was placed in the center of the conference table. Lin Zhengguo picked up the heavy gavel and announced, "Today, we will decide by vote whether to remove Shen Fang from her position as vice president."
"Distinguished board members, please make a decision regarding the future of Vice President Shen Fang."