Chapter 257

They are nothing but a bunch of fence-sitters, swaying whichever way the wind blows.

In a matter involving their own safety and livelihood, no one dared to contradict Chen Daojun at this moment.

Even those whose names had not been called were scared to death.

Because only they themselves knew whether or not they had done anything wrong.

They dared not gamble on whether Chen Daojun held evidence of their misdeeds.

Their only option now was to fully support Chen Daojun in ascending to the position of Chairman; perhaps he would show leniency and spare them, considering their "merit of following the dragon" in his rise.

Many others were already planning for after the meeting.

To visit Chen Daojun privately.

To beg him to destroy that evidence.

As long as he would agree not to pursue them, they would not hesitate to kneel, apologize, kowtow, or even cough up the money they had embezzled.

They would pay any price.

Without that money, they would still be wealthy.

But if they were not sensible, Chen Daojun could simply toss that evidence out and have them locked away in minutes.

Locked away until they rotted in prison.

Chen Yongji watched the favorable situation slip away.

The advantage had originally been his.

In the blink of an eye, Chen Daojun had turned the tables with a flip of his hand.

At this moment, all the shareholders and directors in the room raised their hands one after another.

Indicating their approval; the only ones left who did not raise their hands were Chen Yongji and his two siblings.

The three of them exchanged glances, each seeing an incredibly ugly expression on the others' faces.

Along with a trace of panic and helplessness.

Originally, they had thought.

That having managed the group for so many years, whether in terms of personnel, connections, or reason, these shareholders and directors should not support Chen Daojun.

Who knew Chen Daojun would be so ruthless, refusing to play along with them at all.

He had simply flipped the table; who could withstand that?

But no one was willing to just give up like this.

So, Chen Yongji bit the bullet and said, "That... Daojun, although the shareholders and directors present all support you."

"But this board meeting to elect a Chairman is not child's play; you cannot just hold these directors' secrets over them, coerce and lure them into supporting you, and expect to ascend to the Chairman's seat legitimately."

"Besides gaining the support of the directors, one must also speak of voting power, of the shares held in one's hands!"

"If I haven't miscalculated, the shares of Soonyang Group held by the shareholders present amount to less than 25%."

"And the shares held by myself, your second uncle, and your aunt total a full 30%!"

"Daojun, you yourself do not hold any company shares, you aren't even a shareholder; this is illegitimate and unjustifiable."

"If you want to obtain company shares, you must first become a shareholder of Soonyang Group."

"According to the company's established rules and regulations, one is only eligible to participate in this Chairman election after being a shareholder for three years."

"So Daojun, I'm afraid there's no opportunity for you in this Chairman election; why don't you become a shareholder and lie low for three years?"

"Let's talk again in three years."

"Besides, as a junior, you should also show some consideration for your eldest uncle's hardships!"

"I have worked tirelessly for the company for decades, following Father to build this empire; surely I deserve some credit, if not for my achievements, then for my toil?"

"Now that your eldest brother Xingjun is ruined, it can be said he has zero chance at the Soonyang Group Chairman position."

"There is no one among the third generation competing with you."

"Once we elders are old, won't the group be yours in the future?"

"So, Uncle advises you not to be in such a hurry for this Chairman seat; it will be you young people's sooner or later anyway."

"Uncle is old too; let Uncle hold this Chairman seat for three years, let Uncle help you manage the company, and you can take a position in the company to gain some experience."

"Once you are familiar enough with the company, Uncle will certainly hand this Chairman position over to you securely when the time comes; I can guarantee it!"

"What do you think of this proposal?"

Chen Yongji knew he couldn't win in a head-on confrontation with Chen Daojun.

So he intended to appeal to his emotions and reason with him.

To play the emotional card.

Softening his attitude.

His words were airtight.

Looking at his sincere expression.

An average young person might have actually believed him.

After all, Chen Yongji made it sound so good, claiming he was only managing the company temporarily.

And would return it to its rightful owner when the time was right.

He even explicitly pointed out that Chen Xingjun was already a ruined man.

No one in the entire family was competing with him for this Chairman seat.

It would all be his in the future.

If someone were thin-skinned and kind-hearted, they might have just agreed in a daze.

But who was Chen Daojun?

Before coming here, Chen Yangzhe had already told him in the car.

That when he arrived at the company, he would not show himself, but would watch in the shadows to see how Chen Daojun persuaded these directors to support him.

As long as he could persuade half, or even a third, of the shareholders and directors to support him for this Chairman position.

Chen Yangzhe would personally come out to back him.

But if he couldn't persuade a single person, then Chen Yangzhe would not help him.

After all, if he wanted to be his successor, how could he earn his admiration without showing some real ability?

Who knew.

Chen Daojun's method was simpler and more brutal than anyone's.

He simply opened the system, spent 5 "More Children, More Blessings" points, and directly redeemed the evidence of these shareholders' illegal and criminal activities from the system mall.

He launched a wave of explosive kills.

He was not the type of person with the patience to persuade these people.

He had to make them kneel in submission!

Whoever refused to submit, let them rot in prison!

Simple and brutal.

But it must be said, it was incredibly effective.

"Sorry, Uncle, I said it already: I am determined to have this Chairman seat today, and no one can stop me."

"You don't need to play the emotional card with me, because it was Grandfather who made me reach this decision; if you are unhappy, you can talk to Grandfather."

"If he lets you inherit his Chairman position, I will have absolutely nothing to say; as it happens, Grandfather is here, so you can tell him to his face."

Chen Daojun said expressionlessly and calmly.

Just as his voice fell.

*Crack! *

The tightly closed door of the conference room was opened again from the outside.

They saw the old Chairman of Soonyang Group, Chen Yangzhe, slowly walking in, supported by his secretary.

The moment everyone saw Chen Yangzhe, they stood up in astonishment.

"Chairman!"

"Chairman, why are you here? Weren't you injured?"

"Chairman, it's so good that you're here! With you presiding over this board meeting, everyone feels at ease!"

"That's right, Chairman, we are the old brothers who built this empire with you; we all listen to you. Whoever you say should be the successor, we will support, no questions asked!"

"Chairman, are you alright?"