Chapter 304 Personal Secretary

The next day, at 10 AM, the Qin's Group’s board meeting was held on time in the small conference room of the group building.

Qin Guowei had already arrived an hour early, warmly greeting every colleague who came.

Last night, he had received promises from all shareholders except Qin Chuchu. At this moment, he was full of ambition and satisfaction. In his opinion, he already had one foot on the CEO’s throne.

Inside the conference room, Hai Yulan sat on a nearby sofa, leaning on her crutch, to support and cheer for her Grandson.

Although she was not a board member, as the Old Ancestor of the Qin Family, her status was exalted, and no one would object to her presence here.

As the meeting was about to begin, Qin Chuchu and Ye Bufan walked in hand in hand.

Qin Guowei’s expression turned cold when he saw Ye Bufan, and he said in a chilly voice, “He is not a board member, so he cannot attend today’s meeting.”

Qin Chuchu said, “Cousin, according to the board’s regulations, one can bring a secretary to the meeting.”

Qin Guowei said, “But he is not your secretary.”

“He already was last night,” Ye Bufan said. “I am Chu Chu’s secretary now, and the 24-hour personal kind.”

Qin Guowei snorted coldly, “Even if you can attend the board meeting, what good will it do? Do you really think you can change the outcome?”

Ye Bufan smiled slightly, “Young Master Qin, anything is possible. It’s hard to say.”

Qin Guowei ignored him. Everyone had arrived, so he turned and entered the conference room.

Ye Bufan followed Qin Chuchu through the door. Upon seeing him, many people in the room changed their expressions.

Hai Yulan saw Ye Bufan, raised her eyelids, and said, “Why did you bring him?”

Qin Chuchu said, “He is my secretary.”

“An insignificant little shrimp. It’s useless even if you bring him. Don’t harbor any delusions.”

The Old Madam’s heart was extremely arrogant. With Qin Dongliang dead, she was now the highest-ranking person in the Qin Family. As long as she was here to preside, she believed no shareholder would dare to not give her Face.

Because of this, she didn’t care at all whether Ye Bufan attended the board meeting.

Hai Yulan turned to Hai Dachun and said, “Alright, since everyone is here, let’s begin!”

Among the many shareholders, Hai Dachun had higher seniority and also served as the Vice Chairman. With Qin Dongliang, the Chairman, absent, he was to preside over the board meeting.

He was radiant today, looking spirited and invigorated.

Last night, he had regained his former might, utterly defeating that woman.

What surprised him most was that he finished exactly at 6 AM, not a minute off from what Ye Bufan had said.

This also completely convinced him of Ye Bufan’s Medical skill. To be a normal man for the rest of his life, he no longer cared about Hai Yulan’s Face.

He blew into the microphone and said solemnly, “Esteemed directors, today we are holding our board meeting, and the main agenda is to elect the CEO of Qin's Group.

According to our Qin's Group’s past board regulations, all directors of the group vote for the candidates, each having one vote. The candidate with more than half of the votes will be approved and become the new CEO of the group.

If two candidates have the same number of votes, the winner will be determined by the combined shares of the voters…”

After introducing the rules, he continued, “Today’s first candidate is Qin Guowei. Are there any other directors present who intend to run for CEO?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Chuchu said, “And me.”

Hai Dachun said as a matter of routine, “Very well, there are two candidates. Now, let’s begin the vote.”

“Wait a moment.” Hai Yulan, who was sitting nearby, spoke. “Before the vote, I, this Old Madam, would like to say a few words.

In our Qin Family, it has always been men who hold power, so I support my Grandson, Qin Guowei, and I ask everyone to please cast your vote for him.”

Hearing her speak, the directors present all frowned slightly. If the Old Madam was just observing from the side, it would barely be acceptable, but soliciting votes like this was a bit much.

However, Hai Yulan’s status was too high, so no one would say anything.

Qin Chuchu felt a surge of nervousness. She squeezed Ye Bufan’s hand and said, “Xiao Fan, will this really work?”

Ye Bufan smiled slightly, “Don’t worry, in a little while, you will be the CEO of Qin's Group.”

After Hai Yulan finished speaking, Hai Dachun addressed those below, “Voting will now begin. Please, colleagues, cast your votes in order of seating.”

Due to the small number of people, Qin's Group’s board meetings had always conducted direct voting, rather than a roll call.

Following the seating order, the first to raise his hand to vote was Qin Dajiang, the eldest son of the Qin Family.

At this moment, he was extremely nervous, with cold sweat even dripping from his forehead.

From the bottom of his heart, he naturally wanted to cast his vote for his daughter, Qin Chuchu, but unfortunately, the Old Madam was sitting right beside him, which made him completely lack the courage.

Seeing him remain silent for a long time, Hai Yulan’s old Face sank.

“Speak up! Are you mute? Everyone is waiting for you!”

Qin Dajiang’s body trembled slightly, then he nervously said, “I… I cast my vote for Qin Guowei.”

Seeing that even Qin Dajiang had cast his vote for him under the Old Madam’s pressure, a smile spread across Qin Guowei’s lips. It seemed he was destined to win today.

Hai Dachun called out, “Qin Guowei, one vote. Please continue.”

The second was Qin Dahai, who naturally cast his vote for his son.

The third was Qin Guowei himself, who also unhesitatingly cast his vote for himself.

Soon, Qin Guowei had already secured three votes. Seeing this result, the Old Madam’s Face showed a smile, and Qin Guowei became even more smug.

The voting proceeded in order, reaching Qin Chong.

In everyone’s eyes, Qin Chong was a member of the Qin Family and on good terms with Qin Dahai and Qin Guowei, so this vote was certainly theirs.

To everyone’s surprise, Qin Chong said firmly, “My vote goes to Qin Chuchu.”

At this, everyone’s expression changed. No one had expected this outcome, including Qin Chuchu herself, who hadn't anticipated Qin Chong would vote for her.

Hai Yulan’s Face instantly darkened, and she said coldly, “Qin Chong, what are you doing? Don’t you know who you should vote for?”

“Old Madam, what are you doing? Soliciting votes is one thing, but now you’re trying to force directors to vote. Do you even have the board meeting in your eyes? Why don’t you just vote on behalf of the directors directly?”

The one speaking was naturally Ye Bufan, and only he dared to openly confront Hai Yulan.

The Old Madam was instantly enraged, “Boy, shut your mouth! This is a board meeting, you have no place to speak!”

Ye Bufan said with a calm expression, “You still know this is a board meeting? I am Chu Chu’s secretary, so I have the right to attend, but what about you? You don’t even have the right to attend. Don’t tell me you’re Qin Guowei’s secretary, are you?”

“You… you…”

The Old Madam was sitting there today relying entirely on her old Face and authority, without any logical basis whatsoever.

As the saying goes, if the name is not right, the words will not be smooth. At this moment, she was trembling all over from being retorted, yet she had nothing to say.

Since she had received a vote, Qin Chuchu’s spirits lifted, and she said to Hai Dachun on the stage, “Vice Chairman, shouldn’t the voting continue?”

Hai Dachun also ignored Hai Yulan and continued, “Qin Chuchu, one vote. Voting continues.”