Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 626 The Prodigal Son's Counterattack! Young Master Hu Attends Family Meeting with Aerospace Project, Board Infighting Imminent!
Zhou Yuezhu further explained: "It is said that the main purpose of this meeting is to comprehensively summarize the achievements and problems of the group's major business lines at this stage, and then jointly discuss and formulate the next development plan and resource allocation."

Hu Jiangshan asked, "So, who specifically wants me to attend the meeting? Is it my father's idea?"

"Chairman Hu really hopes you can come over."

Zhou Yuezhu affirmed, "After all, the space launch site project you independently operate has achieved remarkable results, and it can be said to be one of the few highlight projects in the group recently. If you can attend the meeting in person and show the progress and prospects of the project in a timely manner, it will greatly support President Hu's voice in the board meeting. Boss, as you know, there have always been some people in the board who are not completely convinced by President Hu. In occasions like this where all senior executives are present, they may take the opportunity to raise some sharp questions, or even openly challenge him."

Upon hearing this, Hu Jiangshan immediately understood what was going on.

In fact, he had heard his father or people around him mention these power struggles within the board of directors of Hezhong Group from time to time, but at the time he was not focused on them and did not pay much attention to them.

After all, it's perfectly normal for a large company like Hezhong Group to have internal factional struggles and power games.

To put it nicely, it's called office politics; to put it bluntly, it's infighting within the management team.

This is something that is difficult to avoid in any large company.

For Hu Wenxin, the group's chairman, these crucial meetings, which involve formulating strategies and reviewing achievements, are undoubtedly a significant test.

If the group as a whole is developing well and each business segment is performing well, then his position is as secure as a rock.

Conversely, if the group's performance is poor and lacks outstanding highlights, then some board members with ulterior motives or differing opinions may take the opportunity to challenge his authority.

Although, in terms of equity structure, Hezhong Group is still the core industry of the Hu family, this is something that no one can shake at this stage.

However, people's hearts are complex, and prestige needs to be constantly consolidated.

If Hu Wenxin continues to perform poorly at important meetings, or if the group's development lacks highlights for a long period, causing him to gradually lose the support and trust of most board members, then over time, quantitative changes will lead to qualitative changes, and there is a real risk of a change of government, with actual control being taken over by someone more skillful or more popular.

Such things are not unprecedented in the business history of Hong Kong Island. The stories of some once-prominent family businesses eventually leaving the scene in disgrace serve as a warning.

However, on the other hand, Hu Jiangshan also learned that in the past year or two, under his father's leadership, the overall operation of Hezhong Group has been on the right track, and several important investment projects and market expansion projects have performed well and shown great progress.

In this situation, is it still necessary for him, an unofficial member, to go and show his support?
Zhou Yuezhu seemed to have guessed Hu Jiangshan's concerns and added, "Boss, I understand your thoughts. Indeed, Hezhong Group's recent performance has been improving. However, to completely silence those with ulterior motives on the board and further solidify President Hu's leadership position, these achievements may still be a little lacking. If you could personally attend and showcase the space launch site project, which is highly forward-looking and generates a lot of buzz, it would undoubtedly be a shot in the arm and greatly enhance President Hu's confidence and prestige."

Hu Jiangshan sighed, understanding his father's situation and intentions.

He himself had little interest in the power struggles within the family business, but since his father needed support and he indeed had the ability to provide assistance, it was only right and proper for him to step forward.

"Alright then." Hu Jiangshan made a decision. "Since that's the case, I'll go over there. Anyway, I don't have anything particularly urgent to deal with today."

Zhou Yuezhu was delighted to hear Hu Jiangshan agree: "Great, boss! I'll call the group headquarters back in a bit to confirm your attendance. The meeting is at 2 PM today in the top-floor conference room of the group headquarters."

"Okay, I understand. I'll be there on time this afternoon," Hu Jiangshan agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Hu Jiangshan quickened his pace and finished the rest of his breakfast in no time.

Hu Jiangshan was already planning what materials he needed to prepare for the high-level meeting at Hezhong Group that afternoon, or rather, how he should approach the group's veterans and shareholders, who were likely to have their own agendas.

This is one of the most important high-level meetings of the Hezhong Group each year. It is of extremely high standard and has important topics, which are related to the Group's future strategic direction and resource allocation.

To be honest, deep down, Hu Jiangshan was quite unwilling to participate in this kind of purely commercial meeting, which was full of power struggles and interpersonal maneuvering.

It wasn't that Hu Jiangshan was intimidated, but rather that he found these kinds of meetings to be tedious, inefficient, and most importantly, he had to be constantly on guard against potential open and covert struggles and underhanded tactics. The atmosphere of feigned politeness and scheming was really boring and mentally taxing for him.

In contrast, Hu Jiangshan prefers to attend more purely technical exchange seminars, even if the topics are difficult and obscure. At least everyone is discussing specific technical issues, the goals are clear, the atmosphere is relatively simple, and he finds it much more interesting.

However, despite his thoughts, Hu Jiangshan knew that he absolutely had to attend the meeting this afternoon.

Although Hu Jiangshan was a transmigrator, after this period of integration, he had long since become indistinguishable from the original owner of this body, both physically and emotionally, and had completely merged into one.

He inherited all of the original owner's social relationships and family responsibilities without reservation.

The original owner's parents were his parents.

The responsibilities that the original owner should have fulfilled for the family business have now naturally become his responsibilities as well.

Of course, Hu Jiangshan also understood that if it were the original owner of the body who was truly ignorant and incompetent and caused trouble everywhere, his father, Hu Wenxin, would never have allowed him to attend a meeting of this level.

Not only will it not bring Hu Wenxin any honor or points, but it will only make him a laughing stock and a target for his opponents. It's just embarrassing and will only do more harm than good to his father.

But now the situation is completely different.

He, Hu Jiangshan, is no longer the spoiled brat who only caused trouble, but the young CEO who independently founded Jiangshan Group and is making great strides in the aerospace field.

Although Jiangshan Group is not yet as large as a business behemoth like Hezhong Group, it is engaged in truly high-tech and cutting-edge businesses, and can even be said to be at the forefront of human technology. It has already accumulated considerable weight and reputation in the industry.

Even though Jiangshan Group is not a subsidiary of Hezhong Group and the two are completely independent in terms of equity and operation, the mere fact that Hu Jiangshan is Hu Wenxin's son means that his appearance at this moment can provide his father with strong support.

A successful son who has made a name for himself in the field of innovation can undoubtedly add significant weight to his father's influence on the board of directors.

Hu Jiangshan had just finished breakfast and was about to get up to pay the bill when his phone rang again.

The caller ID showed it was the number for the Hezhong Group's board office. He answered the phone, and the caller was a senior assistant with a sharp voice and precise wording. She formally sent Hu Jiangshan a written invitation to attend the group's senior management meeting that afternoon and confirmed some details of the meeting.

Hu Jiangshan then realized that attending such a high-level internal group meeting was not as casual as going home; it required a formal invitation and permission to attend. The process was quite formal and serious, revealing the unique rules and hierarchy of a large enterprise.

After hanging up the phone, Hu Jiangshan returned to his apartment, changed out of his casual clothes, and put on a more formal business casual outfit to make himself look more in line with the requirements of that occasion, but not too rigid.

Then, Hu Jiangshan picked up his usual backpack, which always contained his laptop and some technical documents, went downstairs, got into his understated but high-performance Tesla, and drove towards the headquarters of Hezhong Group.

Meanwhile, inside the headquarters building of Hezhong Group.

Compared to usual, the atmosphere inside the group's headquarters building today was unusually tense and solemn.

This atmosphere is not entirely due to high work pressure.

Although the building is usually just as serious and efficient, with employees working like cogs in a precision machine, it has never reached the almost breathtaking level it does today.

The unusual atmosphere stems from the upcoming top-level meeting of the group.

Although the content of this level of decision-making meeting has no direct relation to ordinary employees at the grassroots level, everyone involved knows that the outcome of this meeting will spread like ripples, profoundly affecting the fate of many people.

For example, if a business unit is recognized as having outstanding performance at the meeting, it may receive more resources from the group in the next fiscal year. The employees in that unit will naturally benefit, with a greater chance of promotion and salary increases, and a bright future ahead.

Conversely, if a department is publicly criticized, or its project is deemed to have a bleak future, or even faces the possibility of being completely eliminated, then the employees in that department may need to be reassigned to other positions or may even lose their jobs and face the pressure of finding new employment.

Therefore, this high-level meeting acted like a giant magnet, invisibly drawing the nerves of countless people in the entire building, filling the air with speculation and unease.

Every now and then you can see employees huddled together in twos and threes in their workstations, in the corridors, and in the tea room, whispering to each other and asking about any possible rumors or gossip.

At that moment, in the tea room next to one of the open-plan office areas, several employees from different departments were taking the opportunity to get coffee and make tea to huddle together and whisper among themselves. The focus of their discussion was naturally the exciting meeting that was taking place today.

"What do you think will be the main topics of discussion at this high-level meeting? Will there be any major changes?"

"Hey, it doesn't matter what we're discussing, as long as the final result isn't bad news, we'll be thankful."

"There shouldn't be any bad news, right? The group's overall development momentum has been quite good recently. I saw that the financial report data for the last quarter was very good. I heard that the board of directors was generally satisfied."

"That's hard to say. Maybe someone on the board has high expectations, or perhaps they feel the growth isn't fast enough and the profits aren't high enough?"

"That's true. Who would complain about making more money? The bigwigs on the board will always think the business can be done better."

"But speaking of which, do you think... Chairman Hu's position will be challenged this time? Is it secure?"

"Of course it's a sure thing! What's there to doubt? After all, Hezhong Group was founded by the Hu family. Who else besides the Hu family has the qualifications and prestige to take over this business?"

"Hey, you don't understand, do you? The Hu family isn't just Chairman Hu's branch. There are capable people in the collateral branches, and there are other major shareholders on the board. Don't they have any ideas? They still have room to maneuver."

"what do you mean……"

"Alright, alright, this kind of topic shouldn't be discussed carelessly. Just keep it in mind; it's best to understand it intuitively rather than explain it in words."

“I think you’re all overthinking it. Unless it’s Chairman Hu’s biological son, that little Mr. Hu who suddenly becomes successful and comes back to take over, there’s absolutely no chance for anyone else.”

"Young Master Hu? You mean Hu Jiangshan? By the way, I heard that Young Master Hu might attend this high-level meeting!"

"Really? Hasn't he never held a position within the group? He's always out there tinkering with his own... aerospace company? He's actually attending this kind of meeting?"

"What you're saying is ridiculous. After all, he's Chairman Hu's own son. Isn't it normal for him to attend such a family meeting?"

"Oh my, if that's really the case, then this afternoon's meeting is going to be quite a show! I wonder what unexpected sparks will fly..."

Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Hezhong Group headquarters building.

In addition to the large conference room equipped with top-of-the-line multimedia equipment for formal meetings, this floor also features an extremely spacious and luxurious reception room.

This reception room is incredibly spacious, estimated to be at least four or five hundred square meters, and its level of luxury is truly the face of the group.

What's most amazing is its scenery, offering an almost unparalleled 360-degree view that takes in both the bustling cityscape and the magnificent seascape, especially on clear days when the visual effect is truly breathtaking.

The interior of the reception room is exquisitely decorated, following a low-key luxury approach. The design is simple and modern yet comfortable, with strong functionality, providing a top-notch experience whether for high-end business negotiations or a short rest for important guests.

Being here is a pleasure in itself.

This ultra-luxurious meeting room is specifically prepared for the group's top management and board members, for rest and informal communication before or during important meetings.

At this moment, several people had gathered in the reception room, some sitting and some standing.

Without exception, these people were all dressed in well-tailored, high-quality suits, and their demeanor revealed the air of someone who had long held a position of power. They were clearly key figures who would be attending the group's senior management meeting later, and members of the board of directors of the Hezhong Group.

(End of this chapter)