Supreme Heir Son-in-law-Chapter 1190 - 1189: The Choice

Xiao Zhen, upon hearing this, could only get up and pour himself a cup of coffee, placing it on the table, but his heart was extremely uneasy. Why hasn’t the old man said anything at this time?

"Today, your Uncle Hong said that you directly removed the president of that branch for me. How many times have I told you not to interfere with the branch’s affairs? But just a few days ago, you were being obedient, and today, you went to the company and caused a big scene, making even the vice president resign. Now your Uncle Hong is also quitting. Are you satisfied?"

Hearing his father speak like this, Xiao Zhen opened his mouth, full of grievances. It was just removing a branch president, right? Why is everyone speaking to him like this? Who was more important, him or that branch president?

"But that’s not the way it is. Look at the branch’s current state; it’s been losing money for over half a month. If it continues like this, the branch will definitely go bankrupt. We can’t let the company be tossed around like this; how can we develop in the future if this continues?"

After hearing his son’s words, the old man even wanted to slap his son on the head. He didn’t know what his son was thinking now. Wasn’t the branch’s development plan pretty good? He hadn’t even looked, and now he’s speaking about the current situation without any vision for development.

"I’ve said before that the branch’s loss or profit has nothing to do with the headquarters. If the branch incurs a loss, I’ll naturally make up for it. The headquarters shouldn’t take on this burden. Why can’t you understand this problem and have to keep dwelling on it?"

"I think you need to calm down now. I want you to get those divorce papers sorted out immediately, so for the next few days, you don’t need to go to the headquarters. I will personally handle it."

The old man originally didn’t want to say anything because Xiao Zhen clearly promised to get those divorce papers done. But for some reason, after going to the Civil Affairs Bureau that day, he ended up having a meal with Ye Jingli instead.

After the meal, he never went to the Civil Affairs Bureau again, and the paperwork was never completed.

Originally, Xiao Zhen thought that nobody knew about this, but unexpectedly, the old man knew everything clearly.

"Dad, why are you investigating me behind my back? I’m only not divorced because I haven’t had the time. Why are you holding this against me? If that’s the case, I’ll go and get the divorce immediately."

After saying that, Xiao Zhen thought the old man would relent, but unexpectedly, the old man nodded directly: "In that case, go handle your own affairs. As for the headquarters, you don’t need to manage it for now; it’s not under your jurisdiction temporarily."

When Xiao Zhen heard this, he panicked directly: "Dad, what kind of joke are you making? There’s a multi-billion project at the headquarters waiting for me. This project is not something our Xiao Group can let go of; it’s very important to our Xiao Group. By asking me to leave now, aren’t you pushing the company towards its demise?"

Upon hearing Xiao Zhen’s words, Hong Xuan frowned. Xiao Zhen was becoming more and more arrogant. Sure enough, the old man slammed the table hard.

"What makes you think that multi-billion project can’t be handled by me, an old man? I’ve been in this business for so many years, and there’s nothing I can’t do. You took over from me, and now you think I’m useless?"

"Dad, that’s not what I meant..."

"Shut up!"

The old man looked at his son without a trace of affection: "There’s only one way out now. Either you call the vice president and president of that branch over and properly treat them to a meal, apologize sincerely, and ask them back to the company, or if you can’t do that, you don’t get to be the chairman of the headquarters."

Hearing the old man say this, not only Xiao Zhen, but even Hong Xuan didn’t expect the old director to be so ruthless this time, making Xiao Zhen apologize directly to those two people.

What authority would Xiao Zhen have left in the company afterward? Even Xiao Keyi frowned and shook her grandfather’s arm.

She said softly: "Grandpa, that’s enough. He already knows he’s wrong. If you keep this up, people might laugh at us."

The old man looked at his granddaughter. His heart was too soft, pleading for this brute, but he wasn’t going to be lenient.

"None of you try to persuade me about this matter. I’ve already decided, and it’s impossible to change it. So, either you step down as chairman, or you go apologize."

"Dad, what are you thinking? I’m still the chairman of the headquarters, and if you keep this up, how am I supposed to face people?"

"Isn’t it just a company employee? Do you really have to go head to head with me? If every Tom, Dick, and Harry can come to you for anything, how am I supposed to be chairman? You might as well let someone else do it."

After Xiao Zhen finished speaking, Hong Xuan’s face suddenly changed, because he was the one who came over and said it this time.

And the old man naturally noticed Hong Xuan’s change and directly threw a teacup. Although it didn’t scald Xiao Zhen, it landed beside him. If Xiao Zhen hadn’t dodged quickly, that teacup might have hit his face. The teacup wobbled and shattered into pieces on the ground.

"You bastard, listen to the nonsense you’re saying now! It’s clear you did something wrong, and you still don’t allow people to talk about it? If you’d done the right thing, would people criticize you? Do you think your old man has no discernment at all, listening to your endless complaints here? Crying for what?"

"Now get out!"

Seeing that the old man was even angrier now, Xiao Zhen looked at his face and decided against saying anything more. If he continued, the old man might kick him out of the house directly, which he had done before.

"Yiyi, what about you? I see you’re not doing much at home, so grandpa thinks it might be better for me to put you in the company to train. Now that brute is gone, you can go to the headquarters and train for a while. Grandpa will keep an eye on you."

When Xiao Zhen heard this, he wanted to refute something, but seeing the old man’s expression, he could only slink away disheartened.

After leaving the old man’s side, Xiao Zhen went back to his room and washed his face, finally feeling a bit more clear-headed. He was about to find Ye Jingli, but unexpectedly, Xiao Keyu came in with teary eyes.

"Dad, why did you come back? And it seemed like grandpa was scolding you just now. Are you okay, Dad?"

Hearing his son’s question, Xiao Zhen felt awkward about discussing the recent events, so he touched his nose: "It’s nothing. Your grandpa has that kind of temper, so don’t mind him. After some time, your grandpa will be fine."