Supreme Heir Son-in-law-Chapter 1187 - 1186: Xiao Zhen Arrives at the Branch Company

"I really didn’t expect that the president of that branch, wanting to recruit those three people, was actually interested in Jin Yina among them. But we all fell into such a trap, and even made the old man spend so much time personally going there."

Seeing the assistant still indignant here, the old master Xiao thought that this assistant really did care for Xiao Keyi, but the affairs of young people are not at all what they seem.

"Stop talking. I understand now. That Xu Ke is just stubborn. So, from beginning to end, he talked about Jin Yina’s work without expressing any feelings for her. It was Jin Yina’s mother who misunderstood."

After hearing the old master’s words, the assistant was stunned. Right, it seemed like the branch president had always talked about work matters without mentioning anything else.

"Furthermore, as far as I can see, Xu Ke is quite reliable. As for Yiyi, if she truly likes him, I wouldn’t mind helping them out."

After the old master Xiao finished speaking, he turned his head to look at his assistant: "Who was it that told me that every generation has its own fortune and that I shouldn’t interfere with young people’s matters? And now, you’re even running around more eagerly than I am, the grandfather."

Upon hearing the old master’s words, the assistant felt a bit embarrassed. Wasn’t he just shooting himself in the foot?

As Xu Ke returned to the company, he wrote out the plans for the development of the Light and Shadow Company and future outlines, sending them to Ren Liang via email.

"President, the chairman from headquarters has arrived and wants to see you now. Do you want to meet him immediately?"

Xu Ke frowned slightly. Normally, the old chairman had long told him that the matters here should be handled by them and that headquarters wouldn’t interfere.

But now, why was Xiao Zhen here? Reluctantly, given that he was the chairman from headquarters, Xu Ke pulled out his chair and stood up, putting on his jacket.

"Alright, I understand. Have someone serve him a cup of tea, and we’ll head over now."

Secretary Zhou nodded, prompting the newly appointed Assistant Liu to quickly serve tea to Xiao Zhen from headquarters, while she gracefully gathered some potentially useful documents and followed Xu Ke.

The previous assistant had also been dismissed afterward, seemingly for committing a serious mistake. As for the mistake, Secretary Zhou hadn’t heard and didn’t inquire too deeply.

However, the male assistant who had worked with that assistant knew very well. That person was constantly making up during working hours, which would have been fine.

Yet, upon seeing the president working overtime, she walked into his office dressed scantily. A moment later, the president shouted, and the next day, that assistant was directly dismissed. As for what happened, the male assistant was naturally very clear.

It was probably an attempt to seduce the president. As for whether anything happened between them, the male assistant didn’t know nor dared to say anything, fearing he’d be dismissed for gossiping.

However, when this male assistant reached the reception room, he found that Deputy General Manager Chang Jingshu had long been there, standing with her head lowered. Immediately, the male assistant knew something big was probably about to happen.

But with the chairman here, he couldn’t directly go out to warn the president, so he could only wait at the door. Seeing the president coming over, he made a gesture, which Xu Ke naturally noticed. He had long known that the chairman from headquarters coming over wasn’t good news.

"You can go back to your work. As for Secretary Zhou, come with me."

Hearing this, the male assistant nodded. However, as he passed by Xu Ke, he still said, "President, should I call Hong Xuan over?"

Xu Ke nodded, and the male assistant finally went to call Hong Xuan, feeling a bit happy inside, thinking he finally helped the president.

After Xu Ke went in, Xiao Zhen kept scrutinizing this young man.

"I hope the chairman can forgive my tardiness, but may I know what guidance you have for coming today?"

As Xu Ke asked, Chang Jingshu sighed in relief and sat down beside him, while Secretary Zhou, known for her smooth talking, said,

"You all sit first, I’ll pour you a fresh glass of water. By the way, what would you like to drink, Chairman?"

"Coffee!"

As Secretary Zhou left, the atmosphere there became awkward, and Xiao Zhen seriously scrutinized Xu Ke. After a while, he finally opened his pursed lips.

"I have already known about the recent events, and my old man has been hospitalized, all because of running around for these matters of yours. I hope that in the future, the branch’s affairs won’t trouble headquarters and my old man anymore."

Just as Xu Ke was about to speak, Xiao Zhen interrupted him again.

"Moreover, I hope you are clear about your own status, what you should and shouldn’t do. I don’t want you too close to my daughter, given your unsuited status."

"In addition, I don’t want you using the branch as a practice ground. It is not your toy, so I hope you submit a resignation application as soon as possible."

Xiao Zhen finished saying everything in one breath, and Chang Jingshu frowned. This matter had always been managed by the old chairman, yet now this statement by the chairman disrupted all current corporate strategic planning.

Moreover, the plan was originally correct. Should they pause and enter real estate again? But the branch and headquarters are in the same city, and real estate here can’t flourish. However, she didn’t dare to voice these concerns to Xiao Zhen.

As for Xu Ke, while looking at the chairman, his eyes didn’t lose their sparkle, and a silent spark seemed to pass between the two.

Xiao Zhen considered himself impressive, thinking that by explaining things clearly, Xu Ke would voluntarily leave the company.

However, to his surprise, Xu Ke just chuckled, took the tea served by Secretary Zhou, and sipped lightly.

"I think the chairman has misunderstood. This branch benefits from the old chairman’s decisions, and it was handled by Miss Xiao Keyi back then. If the chairman intends to speak to me about these matters here, it might be better to discuss with the old chairman instead."

"Of course, I understand the chairman doesn’t want me in this position, but I’m sorry, I happen to hold this position now, and the old chairman mentioned that the branch isn’t managed by headquarters; hence, you cannot dismiss me."

Hearing Xu Ke’s words, Xiao Zhen almost choked on the tea, completely unexpected. This young man is quite difficult. He came with full confidence, yet now he can’t simply go back defeated.

"Regardless, the old chairman is my father, and this is a branch of Xiao Group. Why can’t we from headquarters oversee it? Don’t use these excuses to evade me. I now formally order you: I want to dismiss you!"