Campus Cultivation Master-Chapter 383 - 0384: The Net Is Broken but the Fish Are Not Dead [Part 1]

Ning Xiaoman walked in, and all the shareholders stopped their discussions.

Ning Xiaoman didn’t look at them but walked to her own seat and sat down.

Since taking over the company, Ning Xiaoman had never been so confident and composed. At this moment, she truly felt like the controller of the company.

"Starting today, Tang Min will be a new shareholder of the company. I will transfer one percent of my shares to her name. According to the current shareholding structure, Tang Min will be the third-largest shareholder, holding a higher position than all the veterans present," Ning Xiaoman said as she looked around at everyone. freёnovelkiss-com

"Chairwoman, you can’t do this, it’s really disheartening. How can you scheme against us like this, and how will you explain this to the old chairman?" someone stood up and said indignantly.

Ning Xiaoman looked at this director who had always remained neutral and said, "I want to ask you all, when you forced me out of my position, did you ever think about how you would explain it to my father?"

Her retort left him speechless.

"Indeed, we were wrong about that, but your actions are disheartening. Who will work for you and who will be loyal to you if you do this?" Another person who had joined Zhao Yongbin in the coup stood up and said.

Ning Xiaoman sneered and said, "Don’t worry about that. Your departure will not affect the normal operations of the company. On the contrary, I believe that without you, the company will run even better."

"Ning Xiaoman, you’re burning bridges. We dedicated half our lives to building the group, and now you’re just kicking us out. Even if you have cultivated your own loyalists to take our places, even if you have planned everything meticulously, do you think anyone in East River will still want to cooperate with you?" a director stood up and bellowed furiously.

Her expression remained calm; she crossed her arms over her chest and looked at the infuriated director, "Whether or not people want to cooperate with me depends on the profitability, not on how my company functions. Of course, I would also advise you not to speak carelessly. Because you can speak, but so can I.

Do you think the so-called old friends of yours, the uncles and aunts, would still regard you as friends if they knew about this coup and how you’ve been embezzling company profits? Of course, if it really comes to that, I’m afraid you won’t be able to sit here and chat casually anymore; you might have to change locations."

These directors, one by one who had stood up, turned pale at Ning Xiaoman’s words and then dejectedly sat back down in their chairs.

Ning Xiaoman’s words made it clear to them just how restrained she had been over the years. Ning Xiaoman was well aware of what they had been up to all these years. She simply chose not to mention it, only giving them a chance.

But they themselves had no such realization. They mistook Ning Xiaoman’s tolerance for weakness and her kindness for something they were entitled to.

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Meanwhile, at Zhao Yongbin’s house. Zhao Yongbin, looking at one piece of good news after another and seeing the soaring stock price, felt like his lungs were about to burst from anger.

He knew that he had been played by Ning Xiaoman. Ning Xiaoman had no intention of having a standoff to the death with them; she just wanted to leave the net open while she, the mermaid, continued to thrive.

"Ning Xiaoman!" These three words were almost squeezed out from between Zhao Yongbin’s teeth.

Ma Xuesong, looking at the surging stock price, was completely dumbstruck. He had thought he understood women, but now he realized he did not understand them at all.

"Uncle, there’s still hope. Even if Ning Xiaoman has gotten the investment, the land is still under our control, and so are the banks. We still have a chance to turn the tables," Ma Xuesong said.

"Right! We still have a chance to turn the tables. Let’s use these two assets to set terms with Ning Xiaoman," Zhao Yongbin said, finally seeing hope amidst his despair.

"Yes, uncle. We go now and lay it all out for her. If she doesn’t agree to our terms, we’ll turn her Kai Sheng Place into a pipe dream. If she won’t make it easy for us, we don’t need to make it easy for her either," Ma Xuesong encouraged.

"Right!" Zhao Yongbin’s attitude was also unprecedentedly firm.

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"Chairwoman, we’ve worked hard for the company all our lives; even if we haven’t earned merit, we’ve certainly suffered. By doing this, you’re cutting off our livelihood in our old age. How are we supposed to provide for our families after this?" Finally, they capitulated and tried to appeal to her emotions.

Ning Xiaoman changed her posture, placing her hands on the table, "I, Ning Xiaoman, have never been heartless or ungrateful. I’ve seen and remembered everyone’s contributions to the group. You’ve all fought alongside my father, sacrificing your youth and experience. On this point, no one can deny it."

She paused before continuing, "That’s why I absolutely won’t do anything to completely crush you. To those directors who didn’t join Zhao Yongbin in the coup, I will compensate your losses based on the current stock price. As for those who did participate, I’m sorry, but I can’t do the same. I appreciate the kindness you’ve shown, but this isn’t a charity."

After speaking, Ning Xiaoman stood up from her chair and said, "If there’s nothing else, I think this will be the last old board meeting. There are many other things in the company that need my attention, and I can’t join you for a farewell meal."

Hearing Ning Xiaoman’s words, everyone seemed to age a decade in an instant.

However, those who were neutral felt somewhat relieved. After all, Ning Xiaoman truly treasured old loyalties. She compensated for their losses, ensuring they weren’t too severe and giving them a way to live out their later years.

As for those who participated in the coup, they were like mourning sons and daughters because their hopes for the future had been completely dashed.

"Bang!"

Ning Xiaoman had just risen from her chair and hadn’t yet reached the door of the conference room when someone forcibly kicked it open.

A furious Zhao Yongbin, accompanied by Ma Xuesong and another middle-aged man, barged into the conference room.

"Zhao Yongbin, you still have the face to show up. We’re all ruined because of you!" Seeing Zhao Yongbin dare to come, those who had engineered the coup with him almost wanted to devour him alive.

Zhao Yongbin looked at them, brimming with confidence, and said, "Don’t worry, today I will make her cough up everything she owes you."

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