Chapter 184: Convening the Meeting

All eyes in the planning department almost simultaneously turned to Xiao Yufan. His sudden shift in identity left them momentarily breathless. No one could have imagined that this legendary heir to Glory, about whom so many tales were told, was actually the Xiao Yufan they had worked alongside for so long…

Soon enough, the planning department snapped out of their shock. They finally understood why the senior executives of Glory had appeared so solemn—they now realized that Xiao Yufan was the real big boss all along.

“Do I have flowers on my face? Why are you all staring like that? It’s making me really uncomfortable…”

Xiao Yufan’s smile gradually widened. He could sense the emotions of the planning team. It wasn’t that he had intentionally concealed his identity; he had assumed another role merely to understand Glory more thoroughly.

“So you really are the heir of the Situ family—the future successor of Glory?”

Even though the truth was right before him, Han Mo still found it hard to believe. As soon as he asked the question, he regretted it slightly. If this man took offense, he couldn’t even begin to imagine what might follow.

Almost simultaneously, the gaze of everyone in the planning department shifted to Xiao Yufan. The sudden reversal of his identity left them breathless. No one could have imagined that this somewhat legendary successor to the glory would be Xiao Yufan, who had been working alongside them for so long…

Soon, the planning department snapped out of their daze. They finally understood why the top brass of the company had been so serious—Xiao Yufan was the real boss.

“Do I have flowers on my face? Why are you all staring at me like that? It’s making me feel a bit shy…”

The smile on Xiao Yufan’s lips slowly widened. He could sense the emotions of the planning department. It wasn’t that he had deliberately concealed his identity, but to better understand the company, he had no choice but to present himself in a different role.

“So, you’re the heir of the Situ family, the future successor of the company?”

Although the facts were right in front of him, Han Mo still found it hard to believe. As soon as he asked the question, he regretted it. If this man were to be angered by his words, he couldn’t imagine what might happen next.

“Is there any doubt? I’ve just changed my identity. Why are you making such a fuss, Team Leader Han?”

In truth, Xiao Yufan felt a bit displeased. Sensing the fear in Han Mo’s words, a wave of sadness washed over him. He disliked being flattered and even more so the way people around him became subservient.

“It’s just a bit unexpected. Since Young Master Yufan has come to the planning department, let me brief you on the current situation.”

As if sensing Xiao Yufan’s mood, Han Mo coughed dryly, then pulled out a planning document from his desk and began to explain.

“I’ve been in the planning department for so long. Do you really think I haven’t seen these things before?”

The playful smile on Xiao Yufan’s face deepened. His initial enthusiasm for the planning department was slowly fading. Not everyone could be like Yu Yihan, who had accepted Xiao Yufan’s transformation so calmly.

“Fair enough.” Han Mo swallowed hard and said nothing more, only glancing at Xiao Yufan’s profile with the corner of his eye, afraid that the heir might show any sign of displeasure.

“I don’t have much else to do here. I just came to see my colleagues. Now that I’ve seen everyone, I won’t keep you from your work.”

All his emotions turned into a silent sigh. No one was a saint, and the people in the planning department couldn’t treat him the same way as before. Standing at the top, he couldn’t help but feel a bit lonely.

As he watched Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, Han Mo realized that his back was drenched in cold sweat. Under that gaze, he felt as if his blood had frozen.

Many who had been holding their breath now exhaled sharply. They never expected that beneath Xiao Yufan’s warm and friendly exterior lay another, more rebellious side.

“Ping Le, you… didn’t know Yufan was the heir either, did you?” After the shock, Han Mo suddenly thought of something and turned to look at Lin Ping Le, who was equally stunned, and asked with a hint of doubt.

Lin Ping Le simply shook his head dryly. He had doubted it countless times before, but those doubts had always been fleeting. Now that the truth was as he had imagined, he realized he might have missed something.

Lin Ping Le finally understood why Xiao Yufan had been so dismissive of Qin Lou and why he had made those bold statements that had stirred his blood. Three years—suddenly, he began to believe.

“The heir of the company, willing to humble himself in a small planning department for so long, shows his dedication. It seems the fate of the company is about to change. I’ve never seen any top executive willing to go to the grassroots level like this.”

Just as everyone was lost in their thoughts, a voice slowly spread through the room. Everyone’s enthusiasm instantly soared. At that moment, they seemed to see the future of the company. Wasn’t this the day they had been waiting for since joining the company?

Meanwhile, Xiao Yufan, unaware that his presence had ignited the company’s morale, had just left the planning department and issued his first directive: to convene a meeting of all employee representatives.

When Xiao Yufan appeared in the meeting room, the noisy scene gradually quieted down. However, many of the company’s veteran executives didn’t even bother to glance at him. To them, the company was a mess, and they didn’t believe Xiao Yufan would stay for long.

Looking at these so-called elites of the company, Xiao Yufan found it somewhat absurd. He no longer had any doubts about why the company had been losing money for years. Such a team naturally produced corresponding results, but this only made things more interesting.

“Break and rebuild!” That was the essence of bold reform. Xiao Yufan tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his cold gaze fixed on the deadwood sitting at the front.

Apart from a few company veterans, there were also their trusted confidants, forming a close-knit group. Their influence was clearly defined, and those who sat together were all cut from the same cloth. Birds of a feather indeed.

“Today, I’ve called everyone here not for anything major, just to have a casual chat…”

Xiao Yufan leaned back lazily in his leather chair, his tone relaxed. His seemingly smiling eyes, however, were icy cold, and those closest to him could feel the intimidating aura.

At the mention of a casual chat, many faces showed disappointment, and some even expressed dissatisfaction. One of the company’s veterans sneered, “Director Xiao sure loves to joke. Having a casual chat in a meeting—how humorous.”

Beside the old man, a woman dressed flamboyantly but exchanging flirtatious glances with him chimed in, “I have an important client to meet later. I’m afraid I won’t have time to chat with Director Xiao.”

The old men at the front were visibly impatient. To them, this playboy couldn’t possibly stir up any trouble. They needed to suppress him from the start.

Even though Xiao Yufan was the heir, the company’s old guard didn’t show much respect. Perhaps their long, comfortable lives had made them forget who truly held the reins of the company.

Only the company’s CEO remained silent. He had already witnessed Xiao Yufan’s methods and didn’t dare to overstep. After all, Xiao Yufan was firmly above him.

“Since everyone isn’t in the mood for a casual chat, I’ll get straight to the point.”

Xiao Yufan took a sip of tea and spoke slowly, “From now on, I’ll be in charge of the company. All matters must go through my approval. Although I’ve never been a fan of micromanagement, with a group of incompetents under me, I have no choice but to take on more responsibility.”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was taken aback. The company’s veterans frowned deeply. They weren’t fools; they understood the underlying message. The atmosphere in the meeting room grew tense…

Actually, Xiao Yufan felt somewhat displeased. Sensing Han Mo’s nervousness, a faint sense of sorrow stirred within him. He really disliked being treated with excessive reverence and hated seeing people around him groveling and fawning.

“It’s just a bit unexpected, that’s all. Since you’re here, Young Master Yufan, let me report the current situation of the planning department to you!”

As if sensing Xiao Yufan’s mood, Han Mo coughed lightly, then picked up a planning proposal from the desk behind him and spoke while glancing at Xiao Yufan.

Almost everyone in the planning department simultaneously turned their gaze towards Xiao Yufan. The sudden revelation of his identity left them breathless. No one could have imagined that this legendary successor of brilliance would be Xiao Yufan, who had been working alongside them for so long.

Quickly snapping out of their daze, the planning department finally understood why the top brass of Brilliance had been so serious. It turned out that Xiao Yufan was the real boss.

“Is there a flower on my face? Why are you all staring at me like that? It’s making me feel a bit shy…” Xiao Yufan’s smile gradually widened. He could sense the emotions of the planning department staff. It wasn’t that he had intentionally hidden anything, but to better understand Brilliance, he had no choice but to present himself under a different identity.

“So, you’re the heir of the Situ family, the future successor of Brilliance?” Although the facts were right before his eyes, Han Mo still found it hard to believe. As soon as he asked the question, he regretted it, fearing that it might provoke this man. He couldn’t imagine what might happen next.

“Is there any doubt? I just changed my identity. Why are you making such a fuss, Team Leader Han?” Xiao Yufan was actually a bit displeased. Sensing the fear in Han Mo’s voice, he felt a pang of sorrow. He disliked being flattered and even more so the sycophantic behavior of those around him.

“It’s just a bit surprising. Since Young Master Yufan has come to the planning department, let me brief you on the current situation here.” As if sensing Xiao Yufan’s mood, Han Mo coughed dryly, then pulled out a planning proposal from his desk and began to explain.

“Having been in the planning department for so long, do you really think I haven’t seen these things before?” Xiao Yufan’s smile turned more playful. His initial enthusiasm for the planning department slowly faded. Not everyone could accept his transformation as calmly as Yu Yihan.

“Fair enough.” Han Mo swallowed hard and said no more, only glancing at Xiao Yufan’s profile, afraid that the heir of Brilliance might show any unusual emotions.

“I don’t have much else to do here. I just came to see my colleagues. Now that I have, I won’t keep you from your work.” All his emotions turned into a silent sigh. No one is a saint, and the planning department staff couldn’t treat him the same as before. Standing at the top inevitably brings some loneliness.

Watching Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, Han Mo realized his back was drenched in cold sweat. Under that gaze, he felt as if his blood was freezing.

Many who had been holding their breath now gasped in shock. They never expected that beneath Xiao Yufan’s amiable face lay another, more rebellious side.

“Ping Le, you… didn’t know Yufan was the heir of Brilliance either, did you?” After the shock, Han Mo suddenly thought of something and turned to Lin Ping Le, who was equally stunned, asking with a hint of doubt.

Lin Ping Le simply shook his head dryly. He had doubted it countless times, but those doubts had always been fleeting. When the truth turned out to be as he had imagined, he realized he might have missed something.

Lin Ping Le finally understood why Xiao Yufan had dismissed Qin Lou with disdain and why he had uttered those words that had made his blood boil. Three years—suddenly, he began to believe.

“The heir of Brilliance, humbling himself to stay in a small planning department for so long, shows his dedication. It seems the fate of Brilliance is about to change. I’ve never seen any top executive willing to go to the grassroots level.” As everyone was lost in thought, a voice slowly spread, reigniting everyone’s enthusiasm. At that moment, they seemed to see the future of Brilliance. Wasn’t this the day they had been waiting for since joining Brilliance?

Meanwhile, Xiao Yufan was unaware that his appearance had ignited the work enthusiasm at Brilliance. Just after leaving the planning department, he issued his first directive: to convene a meeting of all employee representatives.

When Xiao Yufan appeared in the meeting room, the noisy scene gradually quieted down. However, many senior executives, veterans of the company, didn’t even bother to glance at Xiao Yufan. To them, Brilliance was a mess, and Xiao Yufan wouldn’t stay long.

Looking at the so-called elite of Brilliance, Xiao Yufan found it absurd and laughable. He no longer had any doubts about the company’s years of financial losses. Such a team naturally produced corresponding results, but this only made things more interesting.

“Break and rebuild! Only then can we have the flavor of sweeping reforms.” Xiao Yufan’s fingers lightly tapped the table as he coldly observed the deadwood at the front.

Apart from a few company veterans, there were also their trusted confidants, forming a close-knit group. Their spheres of influence were clearly defined, and those sitting together shared the same traits. Birds of a feather flock together.

“Today, I called everyone here not for anything major, just to chat and catch up…” Xiao Yufan leaned lazily on the leather chair, his seemingly smiling eyes actually icy cold. Those closest to him could feel the intimidating aura.

Hearing it was just a casual chat, many showed disappointment, while others were visibly displeased. One of the company veterans sneered, “Director Xiao sure loves to joke. Chatting at a meeting—how humorous.”

Beside the old man, a glamorously dressed woman, exchanging flirtatious glances with him, chimed in, “I have an important client to meet soon. I’m afraid I won’t have time to exchange pleasantries with Chairman Xiao.”

The old men at the front were visibly impatient. To them, this playboy couldn’t possibly stir up any waves. They needed to suppress him from the start.

Even though Xiao Yufan was the heir of Brilliance, the company’s old guard didn’t show much respect. Perhaps their long, comfortable lives had made them forget who truly ruled the company.

Only the CEO of Brilliance remained silent. He had already witnessed Xiao Yufan’s methods and didn’t dare to overstep. After all, Xiao Yufan was firmly above him.

“Since you all don’t like small talk, I’ll get straight to the point.” Xiao Yufan took a sip of tea and said slowly, “From now on, I will be in charge of the company. Everything must go through my approval. Although I don’t usually advocate micromanagement, with a bunch of incompetents under me, I have no choice but to take on more work.”

As soon as he finished, everyone was shocked, especially the company veterans, who frowned deeply. They weren’t fools; they understood the implications of Xiao Yufan’s words. The atmosphere in the meeting room instantly became tense.

Xiao Yufan’s smile grew more playful. The passion he initially felt for joining the planning department was slowly fading. Not everyone could accept his transformation as easily as Yu Yihan had.

“That’s true enough,” Han Mo replied, swallowing hard. He dared not say more, only glancing sideways at Xiao Yufan’s profile, fearing that the heir to Glory might suddenly become upset…

“I don’t have anything else to do here—I just wanted to visit my colleagues. Now that I’ve seen everyone, I won’t hold you back from your work any longer.”

All his emotions melted into a silent sigh. No one was a saint, and the planning department would inevitably treat him differently from before. Standing at the top inevitably brought a sense of loneliness.

Watching Xiao Yufan’s retreating back, Han Mo only then realized his own back was already soaked with cold sweat. Under that gaze, he had felt as though his very blood had frozen.

Many others, still holding their breath, now exhaled sharply. They had never imagined that beneath Xiao Yufan’s warm and approachable exterior lay another side—proud and defiant…

“Lin Pingle, you… you didn’t know either that Yufan would turn out to be the heir to Glory, right?” After recovering from his shock, Han Mo suddenly seemed to recall something. He turned to look at Lin Pingle, who was equally stunned, and asked with a hint of confusion.

Lin Pingle could only shake his head dryly. He had suspected many times before, but those suspicions had always been fleeting. Yet now, faced with the reality matching his suspicions, he realized he might have missed something important.

Now Lin Pingle finally understood why Xiao Yufan had looked down on Qin Lou, and why he had spoken those inspiring words that had stirred his blood. Suddenly, he found himself starting to believe in that three-year promise…

“The heir to Glory actually humbled himself by staying in a small planning department for so long. His intentions must have been sincere. It seems Glory’s fate is about to change. I’ve never seen any high-level executive from any company go so deep into the grassroots level!”

As everyone marveled at this revelation, one voice rang out, spreading through the crowd. Instantly, everyone’s enthusiasm surged. At that moment, they felt as though they had glimpsed Glory’s future. Hadn’t they all joined Glory in anticipation of precisely this day?

At that moment, Xiao Yufan had no idea that his appearance had already ignited the passion of Glory’s employees. Just after leaving the planning department, he issued his first directive: to convene a meeting of all employee representatives.

When Xiao Yufan entered the conference room, the noisy atmosphere gradually quieted down. However, many senior executives, veterans of the company, didn’t even bother to glance at him. In their eyes, Glory was a sinking ship, and they were certain Xiao Yufan wouldn’t stay long.

Looking at these so-called elite members of Glory, Xiao Yufan felt a sense of absurd amusement. He no longer felt any surprise at the company’s years of continuous losses. With such a team, of course, they would achieve such results. But precisely because of this, things were becoming more interesting…

Break it down before building it up again! That was the flavor of bold reform. Xiao Yufan’s fingers lightly tapped the table as he coldly observed the complacent individuals seated at the front.

Besides several veteran executives, there were also their handpicked protégés—true loyalists whose spheres of influence were clearly demarcated. Those seated together all shared the same attitude. Indeed, birds of a feather flocked together…

“I’ve gathered you all here today for no major reason. I just wanted to chat casually, you know…”

Leaning back lazily against the leather chair, Xiao Yufan spoke in a relaxed tone. His seemingly smiling eyes, however, were icy cold. Those closest to him could feel an astonishing aura emanating from him.

At the mention of casual conversation, many faces showed disappointment, and some even expressed discontent. One elderly executive sarcastically remarked, “Director Xiao really enjoys jokes. Chatting casually at a company meeting—how humorous indeed…”

Beside the old man, a flamboyantly dressed woman, who had been exchanging flirtatious glances with him, spoke up, “I have an important client to meet shortly. I’m afraid I won’t have time to build a relationship with Chairman Xiao.”

The old men at the front looked extremely impatient. In their opinion, this rich kid wouldn’t stir up any waves. They needed to suppress him right from the start…

Even though Xiao Yufan was the heir to Glory, these veteran employees showed him little respect. Perhaps too many years of comfort had made them forget who truly held ultimate power in the company…

Only Glory’s old CEO remained silent. He had already witnessed Xiao Yufan’s methods from the beginning and thus dared not overstep. After all, Xiao Yufan had firmly established his dominance over him.

“Since no one seems to enjoy casual conversation, I’ll get straight to the point.”

Xiao Yufan slowly sipped his tea and said, “From now on, I will be in charge of the company. All matters must go through my approval. Although I generally disapprove of micromanagement, with a group of mediocrities under me, how can I feel at ease? I’ll just have to work a bit harder.”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was somewhat startled. The veteran executives furrowed their brows. They weren’t fools—they understood Xiao Yufan’s implications. At the same time, the entire meeting room became extremely tense…