Chapter 644
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Chapter 644: Chapter 643
When Ye Tianchen and the others arrived at the headquarters of the Ling Group, as soon as they got out of the car, Tianchenâs strong Superpower Perception allowed him to sense that within a ten-mile radius, there were no people around, which meant that this central area of New York City had been evacuated. It seemed the government of M country was prepared for trouble in case Ling Yuyangâs takeover as the new chairman of Ling Group didnât go smoothly, possibly leading to a fierce battle.
After getting out of the car, Ye Tianchen, Ling Yuyang, Ling Shuanghe, and Ling Yuxun entered the headquarters of Ling Group. Today, none of the staff were at work in the entire Ling Groupâs building, only the shareholders were all present, specially instructed by Ling Shuanghe, as today he was going to announce the next chairman of Ling Group. The presence of other employees was unnecessary, and there were matters to be discussed by the board alone, hence the clearing of the premises.
The entire way, not a word was spoken, except for Ling Yuyang who pulled a cigar from his pocket, lit it, and took a drag before stepping into the elevator. As they watched the floors pass by in silence, they headed to the top, the thirty-fifth floor, which housed the boardroom of Ling Group. This level was strictly off-limits to anyone but board members, protected by a bomb-proof glass door.
When the elevator reached the thirty-fifth floor, Ling Yuyang was the first to walk out, hardly paying any heed to Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun. He already considered himself the successor of Ling Group; how could he possibly continue kowtowing? Even towards his own father, Ling Yuyang no longer harbored any familial affection.
"Hurry up, old man. Soon youâll have completed what you needed to, and then itâs my turn to take charge!" Ling Yuyang said coldly.
"Whatâs yours will be yours, no need to hurry!" Ling Shuanghe responded with just a glance at Ling Yuyang.
"Hmph, the old immortality should have stepped down long ago..." Ling Yuyang muttered and then quickly walked ahead, with Ye Tianchen following behind him.
At that moment, Ling Yuyangâs phone started ringing. After pulling out his phone and seeing the caller ID, he paused, then turned to Ye Tianchen and said, "Ah Pi, you go in with this old immortality first. If he tries any tricks, kill him for me. Iâll be right there!"
"Yes, Young Master!" Ye Tianchen nodded and replied.
Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun, after glancing at Ye Tianchen, walked towards the boardroomâs doors, while Ye Tianchen leaned against the wall, listening to the conversation Ling Yuyang was having on the phone. At this juncture, any piece of information was crucial; any mishap could lead to unimaginable consequences.
"Hello, this is Ling Yuyang!" Ling Yuyang started.
"Young Master Ling, this is Luo Ha. His Excellency the President is very pleased with your performance this time and says he will reward you handsomely once the affair is successful!" Luo Haâs voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Thank you, His Excellency. I am extremely grateful!" Ling Yuyang said, evidently pleased.
"However, His Excellency also has another matter he hopes Young Master Ling can take care of. If you manage it, His Excellency says he will ensure you are carefree and well-provided for life, having all that you desire, and always receiving aid from our M country government," Luo Ha said with a laugh.
"Whatever His Excellency orders, I, Ling Yuyang, am fully committed to complying, no matter what it takes!" Ling Yuyang said decisively, having become a complete tool for the M country government.
"Hereâs the thing. His Excellency means that once you become the new chairman of Ling Group, Ling Shuanghe... well, he can disappear from the Earth..." Luo Ha said coldly.
"Hmm?..." Ling Yuyang stammered, not expecting that Hei Bama intended for him to kill his own father. It seemed that the people in the M country government were ruthless characters, determined to completely eliminate any threat. What would become of Ling Yuyang then? He was frightened and couldnât bear to think about it, but at this point, he had no choice but to push forward, otherwise his decades of scheming would all be for naught.
"Young Master Ling, we are also doing this for your benefit, to avoid leaving any potential threat. Even if Ling Shuanghe gives you his position, as long as he is alive, Ling Group might not fully be under your control... Donât worry, Ling Shuanghe is already of age, having enjoyed a full life. Even in death, he would have no regrets. And our M country government will also provide a beautiful wreath for his funeral!" Luo Ha said with a sinister laugh.
"Fine, once Ling Shuanghe announces me as the next chairman of the Ling Group, I will find a way to kill him!" Ling Yuyang said sternly after a moment of hesitation.
"Good, I believe the President will appreciate Young Master Ling even more, so letâs leave it at that. Iâll be waiting for your good news!" Luo Ha said with a smile as he hung up the phone.
After hanging up, Ling Yuyang gripped the phone in his hand tightly. It wasnât because the M countryâs government wanted him to kill his father after taking over the Ling Group, but rather he was thinking about the ruthless nature of these robbers from M countryâs government and worrying about his own future situation. Would the M countryâs government discard him once heâs no longer useful?
"Ling Shuanghe, you old Immortal, Iâve waited for decades, and youâve never been willing to hand over the chairman position to me. Donât blame me this time..." Ling Yuyang clenched his teeth fiercely and turned towards the boardâs grand conference room.
When Ling Yuyang walked into the grand conference room of the board, over a hundred people were already seated inside, all of them shareholders of the Ling Group. The Ling Group was immensely vast, with many of its subsidiary companies being publicly listed, one could imagine how prosperous this parent company was. Amongst these large and small shareholders, the oldest generation, peers of Ling Shuanghe, were seated in the first row, and then seated behind according to the amount of shares held and seniority. All these hundred plus people were high-profile individuals, undoubtedly wealthy and noble, all looking forward to the podium at the front. They hadnât gathered for a board meeting together in a long time; some hadnât seen each other for nearly a decade, so they naturally started chatting with each other.
Especially the old folks from Ling Shuangheâs generation, who had developed alongside the Ling Group. After having been through so much together, once retired, they each held shares in the Ling Group. Almost all of them were no longer involved in the affairs of the group, focusing instead on recuperating, enjoying their retirement, traveling and enjoying life. Now gathered together, they naturally reminisced about old friends and the past struggles, feeling sentimental. Whether former competitors or colleagues who had strived together, all shared a knowing smile and chatted happily.
After taking a look at the people present, Ling Yuyang walked to the front and sat down in the place where Ling Shuanghe used to sit. The Ling family, being the largest shareholder of the Ling Group, naturally held all the speaking rights. However, when the elderly generation in the front row saw Ling Yuyang sitting in Ling Shuangheâs place, they were stunned, spotting some hints but remaining silent. Ling Shuanghe had aged, and it was inevitable that he would give up his position, and with this relocation back to the country, as most of them were Chinese, they had agreed to it, otherwise, the Ling Group would not have relocated.
"Old man, what are you still standing there for? You can go up and announce it now..." Ling Yuyang looked at Ling Shuanghe next to him and said somewhat impatiently.
Ling Shuanghe looked at Ling Yuyang, then sighed deeply and slowly walked up to the podium, looking over the familiar faces, most of them old friends. He felt somewhat emotionalâdecades had passed in a flash, they had all aged, and he couldnât forget the days they had fought side by side, nor the various challenges they had faced together.
"Hello everyone, itâs been a long time. The reason Iâve called everyone here for a board meeting today is because I have an important announcement to make, and that is to reveal who will be the next chairman of the Ling Group!" Ling Shuanghe said earnestly.
Looking over at everyone, Ling Shuanghe continued, "Starting from today, I will no longer serve as the chairman of the Ling Group, and our Ling familyâs thirty percent share in the Ling Group will also be transferred entirely to the new chairman. As for me, I will no longer manage any affairs of the Ling Group!"
Although many people had anticipated the purpose of this board meeting, they hadnât expected Ling Shuanghe to handle the transition this way, relinquishing all his shares. He trusted the new chairman immensely to hand over the Ling family, and even the entire Ling Group, with such confidence.
"Now I would like to invite my eldest son, Ling Yuyang, to come up to the stage!" Ling Shuanghe looked at Ling Yuyang and said.
Ling Yuyang hesitated for a moment, deliberately adjusted his collar, brandishing an air of confidence, his face full of a triumphant smile as he walked towards the podium, while everyone below started to express their surprise and began discussing amongst themselves.
"This... why is it Ling Yuyang?"
"Wasnât the helm of the Ling family passed to Ling Yue? Logically speaking, Ling Yue should be the one to become the chairman of the Ling Group!"
"It turned out to be Ling Yuyang, what exactly is going on?"
Hearing the surprised murmurs from the crowd below, Ling Yuyang became even more delighted, stepped onto the podium, and before Ling Shuanghe could speak, Ling Yuyang had already snatched the microphone, his face brimming with pride as he said, "Thank you everyone for your support over the years, for the support towards the Ling Group. I believe that I will lead the Ling Group to greater heights, and bring more to everyone, letâs applaud!" (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)