All eyes in the planning department almost simultaneously turned toward Xiao Yufan. His sudden elevation left them momentarily breathless. No one could have imagined that this legendary heir apparent to the glorious company would turn out to be Xiao Yufan, the colleague they had worked with day in and day out…
Soon, the planning department snapped out of their shock. They finally understood why the company’s senior executives had appeared so serious—Xiao Yufan was, in fact, the real boss.
“Do I have flowers on my face? Why are you all staring like that? It makes me really uncomfortable…”
A slow smile spread across Xiao Yufan’s face. He could sense the emotions of everyone in the planning department. It wasn’t that he had intentionally concealed his identity; he had taken on another role merely to better understand the company from within.
“You’re really the heir to the Situ family, the future successor of Glory?”
Although the truth lay bare before him, Han Mo still found it hard to believe. As soon as he asked the question, he regretted it slightly—what if this man took offense? He couldn’t even imagine what might follow.
“Am I not the same person, just with a different identity? Why the surprise, Team Leader Han?”
Xiao Yufan’s tone carried a hint of displeasure. Feeling Han Mo’s nervousness, a wave of sorrow stirred inside him. He truly disliked being treated with excessive reverence and hated the fawning attitude of those around him.
“It’s just unexpected. Since you, Master Yufan, have arrived at the planning department, let me report the department’s current situation to you.”
As if sensing Xiao Yufan’s mood, Han Mo coughed dryly and picked up a proposal from his desk, addressing Xiao Yufan as he spoke.
“I’ve been in the planning department long enough—do you really think I haven’t already seen all of this,组长 Han?”
Xiao Yufan’s smile grew more teasing. The initial enthusiasm he had felt toward the department was slowly fading. Not everyone could accept his transformation as easily as Yu Yihan had.
“That’s true…” Han Mo swallowed hard, glancing sideways at Xiao Yufan’s profile, fearful of provoking any negative reaction from the company’s future heir.
“I don’t have anything else to do—I just wanted to visit the colleagues. Since I’ve seen everyone, I won’t take up your time anymore.”
All his emotions dissolved into a silent sigh. No one was a saint, and the planning department would never treat him the same way again. Standing at the top was inevitably lonely.
Watching Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure, Han Mo realized his back was already soaked with cold sweat. Under that gaze, he felt as if his blood had nearly frozen.
Everyone who had been holding their breath now exhaled sharply. None of them had expected that beneath Xiao Yufan’s warm and approachable exterior lay a fiercely independent and unyielding soul.
“Lin Pingle, you… didn’t know Yufan was the heir to Glory either, right?” After recovering from the shock, Han Mo suddenly thought of something and turned to the equally stunned Lin Pingle, asking with visible confusion.
Lin Pingle could only shake his head dryly. He had suspected many times before, but those suspicions had always been fleeting. Now that reality had confirmed his suspicions, he realized he might have missed something important.
Now Lin Pingle finally understood why Xiao Yufan had looked down on Qinlou, and why he had spoken those words that had once stirred his blood. Suddenly, the idea of achieving everything in three years didn’t seem so impossible anymore.
“The heir of Glory actually spent so long in a small department like this. His intentions must have been sincere. It seems Glory’s fate is about to change. I’ve never seen any high-level executive of this company stepping foot into the grassroots before!”
As everyone marveled at the situation, a voice gradually spread through the room. Instantly, everyone’s enthusiasm surged. At that moment, they felt as if they had seen the future of Glory. Wasn’t that exactly what they had all been waiting for when they joined the company?
Meanwhile, Xiao Yufan was unaware that his presence had already ignited the company’s passion. 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 veteran executives barely spared him a glance. In their eyes, Glory was a sinking ship, and Xiao Yufan wouldn’t last long.
Looking at the so-called elite of Glory gathered here, Xiao Yufan felt a sense of absurd amusement. He no longer questioned why the company had been losing money for years. With such a team, this outcome was only natural. But precisely because of this, things were about to become more interesting.
Breaking before rebuilding—this was the perfect opportunity for sweeping reforms. Xiao Yufan tapped his fingers lightly on the table, watching coldly as the senior executives in front of him idly occupied their seats.
Besides several veteran executives, there were also their handpicked protégés—true loyalists whose factions were clearly defined. Those sitting together all shared the same attitude, proving the old saying: “One becomes like the company one keeps.”
“Today, I’ve gathered everyone here for no big reason. Just to chat a bit and get to know each other…”
Leaning lazily back in the leather chair, Xiao Yufan spoke in a relaxed tone. His eyes, though seemingly smiling, radiated a chilling coldness. Those closest to him could feel an overwhelming pressure.
At the mention of casual conversation, many faces showed disappointment, and some even looked annoyed. One senior executive sarcastically remarked, “Chairman Xiao certainly has a sense of humor. Holding a meeting just for small talk—how amusing.”
Beside the old man, a flamboyantly dressed woman, who had been exchanging glances with him, chimed in, “I have an important client to meet shortly. I’m afraid I won’t have time to develop a relationship with Chairman Xiao.”
The elderly men in the front grew increasingly impatient. In their eyes, this spoiled rich kid wouldn’t amount to anything. They needed to suppress him from the very beginning.
Even though Xiao Yufan was the heir apparent, these veteran employees showed little respect. Perhaps too many years of comfort had made them forget who truly held the ultimate power in the company.
Only the company’s old chairman remained silent. He had already witnessed Xiao Yufan’s methods and dared not provoke him. After all, Xiao Yufan was firmly in control, towering over him.
“If no one is interested in casual conversation, then 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. All decisions must go through me. Although I generally disapprove of micromanagement, when surrounded by incompetence, I have no choice but to take on more responsibility myself.”
At these words, everyone was taken aback. The veteran executives frowned deeply—they weren’t fools. They understood the implications behind his words. The entire meeting room became tense with an invisible pressure.
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