The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career-Chapter 475: Development Matters

I don’t know how much time had passed, but the two of them finally managed to catch their breath.

Lying there, Xiao Li snuggled into Ji Yang’s embrace and said, "This is nice."

Ji Yang’s hand roamed over her body as he asked, "What made you suddenly think of coming here? Did something happen?"

Xiao Li was silent for a moment before she said, "When I started my business, no one cared about me. Some people even held me back. Now that they see my business succeeding, everyone’s reaching out, trying to benefit from me."

"The situation with your Xiao Family, I am still not very clear about."

"It’s just because I am a daughter and not involved in politics, while several of my uncles or aunts’ children are. Now, they want to progress and are asking me to help them."

Ji Yang was speechless; it seemed large families were all alike.

"Are you worried?"

"Not really worried. Although they are in politics, they’re actually not that great. The older generation is almost retired and the highest position anyone from the younger generation holds is at the department level. They want me to help them climb higher, but, you know? When I wanted to grow initially, not one of them helped and they even suppressed my dad."

"Is your dad about to retire as well?"

"You can’t really say he is about to retire, he’s at a standstill."

After more detailed questioning, Ji Yang learned that her father’s capabilities were mediocre and even with her full support, there probably wouldn’t be much advancement to speak of. However, her uncle’s son had a substantial chance at departmental level, and if he could move up, it would be greatly beneficial for the Xiao Family.

However, the Xiao Family’s idea was for Xiao Li to provide her industries to aid him without compensation, essentially taking her business away.

Hearing this, Ji Yang looked at Xiao Li and asked, "What do you think?"

"I’m definitely not happy. First, they don’t have the capability, and second, why should I hand over my own business to the family? They never helped from the start, claiming it’s for the family’s benefit. Whether it’s good for me or for my parents in the Xiao Family, there’s no real benefit."

"What do your parents think?"

"My dad hasn’t said anything. My mom said it’s up to me, and she supports me."

"Then don’t worry about them," Ji Yang said earnestly.

"Yes, that’s what I think too. The success or failure of the Xiao Family doesn’t really affect me much. Actually, as my industries grow, they won’t dare to do anything to me."

"Perhaps you can help your dad out since he is also at department level. If you help him, he might just make it to ministry level. Then, your branch of the family would really be in a different position."

Ji Yang thought for a moment and then offered a suggestion.

"Help my dad? But he’s always been too nice, just muddling along at his department."

"You underestimate your dad. To reach department level, none are incompetent. If it were vice department level, coasting might be possible, but department level means he’s in charge. He’s definitely not weak. He probably still has indelible ties to the Xiao Family, because he hasn’t seen them for what they really are. When you go back, try some methods to make your dad see their true faces clearly. I believe your dad won’t really give your business away."

"You make a good point."

"I’m just a clear-headed observer. Give it a try, and if your dad changes his mind, I’ll leverage my connections to help him possibly have a big breakthrough."

The Xiao Family seemed to be in a precarious state with many issues!

It seemed Ji Yang was beginning to understand the Xiao Family’s situation.

Xiao Li then said, "To prevent them from getting more ideas about our business cluster, apart from the shares held under Chen Yongsong’s name, I’ve created several identities to hold additional shares, and I’m considering making some new investments to hide some funds."

"That’s a good thought. The photovoltaic industry cluster is a promising and profitable project, but it’s still good to have diverse investments. Using the dividends for new investments is a good plan. In fact, I have a tourism project here that could be partly invested in."

Ji Yang explained the situation in Tongtian Grand Canyon to Xiao Li, including how a connection with Xincheng could be made by breaking through a mountain.

Xiao Li was really interested and said, "Our battery sales are doing better and better. Last month alone, our profits reached over a billion. I plan to issue a dividend, disperse the money, and then invest under different identities. We’ll each hold a share and bring a few relatives into it to make money together."

Ji Yang nodded and said, "I think that’s possible."