It was someone next to Zhao Zepeng who finally stood up first after everyone was silent for a moment.
"It seems that no one is planning to compete for the position of acting chairman, so let me say a few words."
Everyone turned their attention to him.
Zhao Zepeng glanced at him with satisfaction and nodded slightly.
"First of all, let me make it clear that I know that my level is limited and I am not capable of leading an enterprise like Cheng Group.
I also have a company of my own. Over the years, its scale has not been as high as the market value of my shares in Cheng Group. Don’t get me wrong.
I just want to recommend a candidate for chairman in my mind."
Everyone turned their attention to Zhao Zepeng again. This so-called recommendation and the candidate in their mind could undoubtedly be Zhao Zepeng.
The man paused and then said: "Secondly, I want to say something to Mrs. Cheng.
The reason why I make this recommendation is not to target you. It’s not even to doubt your ability.
It's just that you have never participated in the operation and management of the Process Group, especially in the past year, you have even returned to your family.
The big ship of the Cheng family has always been on the cusp of the storm, with ups and downs. I'm just worried that it will be difficult for you to become the helmsman of our big ship in a short period of time.
Personally, I think it would be more appropriate to let someone who is more familiar with the group's business and management model temporarily take over the position of Director Cheng."
This sentence is actually the voice of all neutral people present.
Although there are not many neutral people, most people have their own Xiao Jiujiu.
However, if you think about it purely from a rational perspective, they do think so.
Ning Kezhu is said to have some abilities, but she has never been involved in the management of the Process Group, and she has been a housewife for a long time.
It's not reassuring to suddenly become the chairman of the board.
Even from an emotional point of view, these neutrals are actually inclined to let the Cheng family take over Cheng Guangnian's position.
But Ning Kezhu obviously can't do it, and Cheng Yu definitely can't do it either. The reason is the same. They have never been exposed to the management and operation of the Process Group.
But Cheng Guangle and Cheng Guangtian are simply not the same material.
Therefore, even if we hold a neutral attitude, we are now more inclined to prevent Ning Kezhu from taking the position of acting chairman.
After hearing this, Ning Kezhu smiled slightly, nodded and said: "I think this is also the common sentiment of everyone present.
Well, I understand everyone's concerns.
But again, my husband has left a think tank. Although I am not familiar with the group's business, I believe that with the help of the think tank, I can still keep the big ship Cheng's progress and speed according to the established route.
of.
As for me, I will play more of a supervisory and coordination role to prevent any disorder in the group's personnel and affairs during the period when my husband is not in the group."
The man also smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Yes, if this think tank really exists, I believe Mrs. Cheng can do a good job.
But now, the think tank apparently refuses to show its face, and Mrs. Cheng cannot identify its members.
It’s not that I doubt the existence of think tanks, it’s just...
It is difficult for everyone to believe Mrs. Cheng's words.
After all, this is a large company with a market value of hundreds of billions. No matter how small the shares we hold are counted in billions.
I'm sorry, Mrs. Cheng, I can't completely believe you just by your words."
Ning Kezhu waved his hand and said, "Who do you want to recommend? Just tell me."
"The person I want to recommend is Mr. Zhao Zepeng, the person next to me.
Mr. Zhao has been the second largest shareholder of the group for a long time, and Mr. Zhao is also very hands-on in the affairs of the group. In recent years, he has basically been sitting at the headquarters strategizing.
I believe that if Director Cheng really has a think tank, then Mr. Zhao will definitely be a core member of this think tank.
But it seems to me that Mr. Zhao does not know the existence of this think tank, which is a bit strange.
Of course, this is not important. What is important is that I think with the current situation of the group, whether it is the number of shares, familiarity with the group, or personal ability, Mr. Zhao can lead everyone to make our wealth
We will not suffer losses because of Director Cheng’s accident.”
After saying that, the man spread his hands and looked at Zhao Zepeng.
The person on the other side of Zhao Zepeng also spoke at the right moment.
"I agree with Mr. Chen's recommendation, and I am also willing to recommend Mr. Zhao. Oh, Mrs. Cheng, I am not targeting you, nor do I think you are not capable enough. I just think that Mr. Zhao is more suitable to be our leader in the next stage."
This man said with an expressionless face, and it seemed that he had no intention of getting close to Ning Ke Bamboo.
At this time, one of the old ministers said: "Mr. Zhao is indeed a good candidate. I believe everyone has seen what Mr. Zhao has done for our group over the years.
But, to be honest, our group has found it difficult not only for outsiders to understand it over the years, but also for many people within us.
After all, Director Cheng always sticks to his word, and basically all of us are assigned to our own positions. We don’t actually have much sense of participation in decision-making and policies.
Of course, Mr. Zhao is very capable, but compared to Mr. Cheng, he is still a little less forward-looking in the overall planning of our Cheng Group.
I am not against Mr. Zhao being the acting chairman, but I personally think it would be better for Mrs. Cheng to take over.
It is true that Mrs. Cheng has not been involved in the management and operation of the group, but she is Director Cheng’s wife after all. I believe Mrs. Cheng is the one who knows best about Director Cheng’s future plans for the group.
In terms of company management, with people like us here, there won’t be any problems.
Don’t you all feel that you are just a deadbeat in your respective positions?
Director Cheng is here, so what do you do? Director Cheng is not here now, so everyone just continues.
Our company's current business cannot be digested within one year.
There are not many decision-making matters to be dealt with at present, and Mrs. Cheng is familiar with the various government departments involved in these matters. She should be more comfortable than others in handling these relationships.
Oh, by the way, this is the first time I have heard about the think tank. However, I believe Mrs. Cheng would not make such a joke to us at this moment.
It is true that no one claims to be a part of the think tank at this time, but do you think Mrs. Cheng will just tell what she says?"
These words also made people who maintained a neutral attitude nod. It has to be said that although this old minister's idea is conservative, it can be regarded as a good solution within a certain period of time.
"Mr. Tu, having said that, Mrs. Cheng also said just now that Director Cheng will probably not be able to wake up for a very long time. Although our current business cannot be completed within a year, what about one year from now?"
"Haha, Mr. Li, do you think Mrs. Cheng will not be able to control the overall situation after one year?"
"I..." Mr. Li was stunned for a moment. He realized that he had fallen into Mr. Tu's negotiating rhythm and had to shut up.
Everyone was silent. Zhao Zepeng took one look and knew he had to speak.
"Mr. Tu is right, but your starting point is too conservative, and you are just waiting for Director Cheng to return.
If there is a consensus in the hospital that Director Cheng will definitely be able to come back within one year, or even two or three years later, I will agree with your statement.
Director Cheng is the backbone of our Cheng Group.
But the problem now is that Mrs. Cheng also said that there is no explanation for Director Cheng’s condition, so..."
"Haha, Mr. Zhao, actually we have all ignored the biggest problem now.
If it weren't for the fact that the hospital didn't have a clear statement on Director Cheng's condition, there would actually be no need to hold this meeting today.
After all, Director Cheng is the controlling shareholder of our group. It is precisely because of his unclear condition that Mrs. Cheng cannot gain control of the shares in Director Cheng’s name so quickly.
Once the hospital has a clear opinion, it only needs to go through some normal procedures. After Mrs. Cheng gets the shares, it will be meaningless no matter how heated our discussion is.
With just the shares in her hands, she can directly become the new chairman of our board of directors, and can also directly decide who will hold the position of chairman.
So I think, in order to avoid a new turmoil in the board of directors in the near future, it is better to let Mrs. Cheng act as acting chairman first, and after the hospital confirms the diagnosis, the word "acting" can be removed."
"Old Wang, are you cursing Director Cheng that he can't wake up?"
At that time, someone immediately stood up and pointed an attack at Lao Wang, without even a polite epithet.
Lao Wang didn't bother to argue with that man, he smiled coldly and said nothing.
Seeing this, Ning Kezhu spoke again: "Okay, don't start arguing about Guangnian again. Mr. Zhao, two people just recommended you to take the position of acting chairman. What do you think?"
At this moment, all the balls were lifted to Zhao Zepeng's feet.
Yes, no matter how lively the debate is, it can't compare to Zhao Zepeng's own thoughts.
He is now the second largest shareholder. With Cheng Guangnian's shares temporarily unable to play a voting role, he also has the support of the "Four King Kongs". Whether he wants to compete for this position is the key.
"Well, to be honest, I shouldn't come out to argue at this time. I am also very sad about Director Cheng.
However, for the future of the group, I am the second largest shareholder of the group after all.
At this time, I think I should stand up and protect our Cheng Group for everyone, and also protect Director Cheng who is ill.
I'm sorry, Mrs. Cheng, I think I do have to compete with you."
He said it tactfully, but Zhao Zepeng's thoughts were still expressed clearly.
Moreover, the neither yin nor yang expression on his face somewhat revealed his inner thoughts.
Yes, once the hospital diagnoses the case, Ning Kezhu can indeed push himself to the position of chairman by controlling the shares in Cheng Guangnian's name.
But not now!
Zhao Zepeng is confident that as long as he gives himself half a year to a year, unless Cheng Guangnian comes back on his own, no one can threaten his position as chairman.
Moreover, as long as he takes the position of acting chairman, many things will change.
Business competition is so cruel, and internal competition is even more cruel.
This was the truest reason why he said sorry to Ning Kezhu.
Ning Kezhu nodded and said, "No need to apologize, it's all for the good of the group."
Zhao Zepeng no longer pretended to make smooth statements. He nodded, looked around the audience, and asked in a low voice: "So, now, only Mrs. Cheng and I are competing for the position of acting chairman. Where are the others? You guys?"
Is there anyone else who wants to come forward?"
This sentence is obviously not really asking for everyone's opinions, but a warning to others. I don't want anyone to come out again, unless you want to be my enemy.
Even those old ministers would never come out to cause trouble for Zhao Zepeng at this time.
The most important thing is that even if someone jumps out forcibly, it will be meaningless because Zhao Zepeng holds too many shares.
"No? Do you want to give everyone ten minutes to temporarily adjourn the meeting and think about it carefully?"
Zhao Zepeng waited for two minutes and continued to ask gloomily.
He is so aggressive, no one will stand up.
However, Zhao Zepeng's move pushed many originally neutral shareholders to Ning Kezhu's side.
But Zhao Zepeng doesn't care.
"Mrs. Cheng, why don't we adjourn the meeting for ten minutes to give everyone some time to think about it. No one has come forward and no one has given up. It's inappropriate."
Zhao Zepeng looked at Ning Kezhu and said with a smile.
Ning Kezhu looked at the entire conference room, nodded, and said, "Okay, let's take a break. Now..." She raised her wrist and looked at her watch, "It's 11:12, we will continue at 11:30.
Have a meeting. Try to end the meeting before twelve o'clock, so as not to waste everyone's lunch time."
After saying that, Ning Kezhu stood up and took the lead to leave the conference room.
The situation is actually very clear. The only competitors are Ning Kezhu and Zhao Zepeng. Even if the others are still a little bit ready to make a move, most of them have already retreated due to Ning Kezhu's obvious support from the old ministers.
And when Zhao Zepeng showed that he was bound to win, the remaining people also completely stopped.
There is no competition.
Ning Kezhu owns Cheng Yu's shares, and although Du Changfeng did not send a representative, everyone believes that as long as Ning Kezhu calls, they will clearly express their vote for Ning Kezhu.
Coupled with those old ministers, it will definitely not be a problem for Ning Kezhu to have a support rate of more than 15%.
If it weren't for Zhao Zepeng, others might still be able to compete.
But Zhao Zepeng behaved so aggressively, and there is no other explanation other than that his actual holdings of shares support more than 25%.
Under such circumstances, most people don't even understand why Ning Kezhu is still struggling to his death.
Does she really have the support of the so-called think tank?
But even if think tanks really exist, how can they change the current situation?
However, this is always a matter that will be resolved in ten minutes. After most people walked out of the conference room, they went back to their own offices and made private phone calls to inquire about the news.
Ning Kezhu went to the tea room next to the conference room and poured himself a cup of coffee. When he turned around, he saw Cheng Guangtian's family of three.
"Sister-in-law, the situation is not good." Cheng Guangtian stepped forward to greet her.
Ning Kezhu smiled slightly and handed the coffee he had not yet drank to Cheng Guangtian: "Drink some coffee, don't worry."
"Sister-in-law, do you really have a think tank?"
"That's what your elder brother told me. This was the only way he gave me to deal with the mess before he got into trouble."
"Brother, it's true. Since there is such an arrangement from a think tank, why not just leave a statement with the lawyer? Wouldn't it be enough to directly authorize the shares to you? Zhao Zepeng will not be able to jump."
Ning Kezhu turned around and poured himself another cup of coffee, shook his head and said: "Your eldest brother has his own ideas. I don't know exactly what he has been thinking in his mind over the years. Since he arranged it like this, he must
There is a reason for it."
Cheng Guangtian was speechless. He drank half a cup of coffee in one gulp and almost choked.
After coughing twice, Cheng Guangcai said: "Then I hope those think tank members can turn things around. Well, to be honest, sister-in-law, I'm really not optimistic about it. Zhao Zepeng is too aggressive and arrogant. Isn't he just getting it?
Is it supported by the majority of shareholders?”
"I still say the same thing, if everything depends on the shares, this is what I hope. Because your eldest brother told me that even if he is no longer in the group, in terms of shares, I will still get the majority of the shares.
support."
"But how can we support this? The Four King Kongs plus Zhao Zepeng, it's 24.6%. If a few executives fall over, it's more than half."
"I don't know either..." Ning Kezhu shook his head slightly tiredly, "But I believe what your elder brother says."
Cheng Guangtian nodded dejectedly and said, "Okay, I hope brother has really arranged everything."
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After Zhao Zepeng walked out of the conference room, he quickly walked towards his office.
The Four King Kongs wanted to follow him into the office, but he politely asked him to leave.
"I still have something to take care of, please be patient."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Zepeng's cell phone rang at the right time, and the four people looked at each other, nodded and left.
Zhao Zepeng took out his mobile phone and said: "Hello."
…………
The two people who were about to meet in battle seemed very calm, and Zhao Zepeng did not show the aggressive attitude just now.
But other shareholders and executives could not be as calm as the two of them. They either gathered in small groups or found a space alone, carefully planning how to handle themselves next.
Fifteen minutes passed in a blink of an eye, and Ning Kezhu was the first to walk into the conference room again, still sitting in his previous seat.
Immediately afterwards, Cheng Fu also walked in and sat down behind Ning Kezhu with an expressionless face.
After a while, everyone returned to the conference room.
Everyone was sitting in their previous positions, but the atmosphere was more solemn than before.
"In order to end this meeting as soon as possible, I don't want to waste everyone's time too much. Now let me ask again, besides Mrs. Cheng and me, is there anyone else who wants to compete for the position of acting chairman?"
Before Ning Kezhu could speak, Zhao Zepeng spoke first.
Everyone understands that he is seizing the initiative and it is also a sign that he can't wait.
No one said anything.
"What do you mean by not speaking? Are you giving up? If you give up, just say something!" Zhao Zepeng said impatiently.
The four King Kongs beside him immediately jumped out and said they were giving up.
In desperation, others could only express their opinions one after another.
Seeing this, Ning Kezhu slowly said: "Since everyone has chosen to give up, only Mr. Zhao and I are left. So let me ask, should we vote based on the number of people to decide the final candidate? Or should we vote based on the number of people?
Determined based on the number of shares?”
Everyone looked at Zhao Zepeng one after another, but they all had the same thought in their hearts.
Zhao Zepeng is not a fool. Now that he has an absolute advantage, how can he vote according to the number of people? Wouldn't that cause trouble for himself?
"Of course it will be decided based on the shares." Zhao Zepeng also completely tore off the last disguise and said sharply.
Ning Kezhu nodded and said: "Okay, now, please support Mr. Zhao..."
Before he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door of the conference room.
Ning Kezhu stopped and shouted: "Come in."
The door opened, and a familiar face appeared outside the conference room.
This is one of the group's legal advisors and the head of that legal advisory team.
"Sorry, I rushed over as soon as I got the news, but it was still a little late."
