Chapter 1102: Turning the Situation Around and Gaining Dominance
Wen Xinya had never been one to sit back and do nothing. Since Wen Haowen and Ning Shuqian had the gall to get up to these petty tricks behind my back, I shall embarra.s.s them and make them feel disgusted.
By gifting them with dishes and wine, Wen Xinya was obviously trying to cozy up to the directors. The fact that she did not head to the banquet to bid the host, Wen Haowen and the star of the night, Ning Shuqian, goodbye, was indicative of her stand. She believed that the directors were no fools and that they would definitely give the matter some thought.
Although Wen Haowen was the CEO and the major shareholder of the Wen Corporation, Wen Xinya was the successor who had the support of Old Mr. Wen, the chairman. Most of the directors on the board had been nurtured by Old Mr. Wen and they were no fools at all. They knew that Old Mr. Wen was the true leader who held the most authority.
Although she might not manage to make the directors delay the approval of funds, she would at least be able to prevent Wen Haowen and Ning Shuqian from achieving their agenda.
What she needed most now was time.
Wen Xinya could not help but feel refreshed as she returned to the Wen Family mansion.
Old Mr. Wen was having some tea in the living room. Upon sight of her, he waved to her.
Wen Xinya gladly walked towards him and took over the tea-brewing. “Turns out it’s Weishan Maojian tea leaves.”
Old Mr. Wen asked curiously, “You actually know about these tea leaves too?”
Weishan Maojian tea leaves were less popular and not known by many. However, Old Mr. Mo recommended them to him when they were discussing about tea a long time ago.
Wen Xinya laughed and said, “Weishan Maojian originates from Mount Wei in Ning Village. Mount Wei has various peaks and is surrounded by streams and rivers. It is also known as the mountain with a thousand mountains. A temple was built on the mountain during the Tang Dynasty and there will forever be incense burning in the temple. Weishan Maojian is known as the Buddha’s tea and it’s also Grampy’s favorite. I’ve tasted it a few times and so, I know quite a bit about it too.”
Weishan Maojian was extremely rare and Si Yiyan even went through painstaking means to get ahold of a box of those precious tea leaves so as to please Old Mr. Mo. The taste of tea made from Weishan Maojian tea leaves was not inferior to that of Wuyi and Dragon’s Well tea leaves.
Old Mr. Wen burst into laughter and said, “Well said. Weishan Maojian is indeed the Buddha’s tea.”
Wen Xinya looked down at the bright and clear, yellow-colored tea in her teacup. It was s.h.i.+ning brightly beneath the light and exuded adn strong aroma. She could not help herself at all. She savored the tea slowly and carefully, finding it to be fragrant and tranquil.
Old Mr. Wen smiled and said, “I still have half a catty of these tea leaves. If you like them, I’ll get Butler Yu to pack some for you.”
He had gone through painstaking means to obtain those tea leaves. Although there were plenty of superior Weishan Maojian tea leaves available on the market, rarely any had been smoked with Buddha’s incense.
Wen Xinya immediately understood that Old Mr. Wen was intending to gift the tea leaves to Old Mr. Mo, who enjoyed them the most. She smiled and said, “Thank you, Grampy.”
Old Mr. Wen smiled and changed the subject. “I heard that you got Secretary Cao to consolidate the data of the Wen Corporation’s management and market sales of the past three months. Are you planning to use it to terminate the entertainment city project?”
At this point, the entertainment city project had already begun to pose a threat to the Wen Corporation. Although Old Mr. Wen believed in her abilities, he was still a little worried about her because of how young she was. Hence, he had been paying attention to her actions.
“No matter how lucrative the entertainment city project may be, it’s only a virtual idea for now. Meanwhile, the current businesses that we’re running are helping the Wen Corporation earn big bucks. The shareholders and directors are all dreading to see the entertainment city affect the Wen Corporation’s current operations because their interests are at stake.”
Ever since the entertainment city project was initiated, the Wen Corporation’s operations had indeed been affected and the sales had decreased as well. Since the shareholders’ interests had been affected, they definitely wouldn’t agree to continue supporting the project.
Old Mr. Wen put his teacup down and said with a smile, “You’ve got a great idea, but it’s too idealistic. The shareholders are all smart investors and their judgment is accurate too. Putting the conspiracy aside, what do you think of the entertainment city project?”
Wen Xinya answered, “It’s a lucrative industry, but the construction process is troublesome and large scale. I doubt the Wen Corporation can handle it.”
Although everyone was interested in running an entertainment business, not everyone would be capable of doing it.
If everything were to go well, they would be enjoying great benefits like the Gu Family and having big, fat pockets like Si Yiyan. However, if things were to go wrong, they would end up like Black Sunday, embroiled in a complicated situation involving the triads, and eventually get wiped out.
Old Mr. Wen said, “All the shareholders care about is earning money. What would the ha.s.sle have to do with them? There are the CEO and the board of directors to handle the trouble. If they were to make huge earnings, they would be thrilled. If we end up incurring losses, the Wen Corporation’s funds will be used to make up for them.”
Wen Xinya obviously understood that fact. Otherwise, the shareholders wouldn’t have agreed to the entertainment city project.
Old Mr. Wen continued, “In most corporations, the shareholders tend to get upset during the initial investments of the project because of the cash flow problems that come with it. That would also result in a plunge in stock prices. If not managed properly, there would be various issues in the sales, though those are not valid reasons to terminate the entertainment city project. The shareholders are concerned about the benefits that the entertainment city would bring them, not the losses that they might incur. So, don’t dwell on this.”
Wen Xinya smiled and said, “Grandpa, I understand that logic. This doc.u.ment is not enough for us to stop the entertainment project. However, when used during the appropriate time, it can act as the last straw that breaks the camel’s back.”
She obviously wouldn’t be so naive as to think that she could stop the project from proceeding just because she had those data. Si Yiyan’s arrangements were the climax.
Noticing the confidence in her tone, Old Mr. Wen smiled and remarked, “It seems I have been worrying for nothing. You already have an idea of what to do.”
The fact that she had used that idiom meant that she was more than ready.
Wen Xinya smiled without answering him.
Gazing at her benevolently, Old Mr. Wen exclaimed, “Seems like I’m really old! The world is center stage for the youngsters now. All I can do next is to watch over you and witness how you turn the situation around and gain dominance.”
His granddaughter had given him too many surprises. Hence, he was looking forward to it.
Wen Xinya smiled and jested. “Just you wait and see, Grandpa.”