Heart Stealer

In the spacious, bright and luxuriously decorated office of the Qiu Group, the atmosphere seemed somewhat solemn.

Several senior shareholders sat together, their faces revealing their dissatisfaction with the newly appointed president Xiao Tuobang, and the one with the most intense reaction came from the major shareholder Zhu Dongming.

Zhu Dongming's face was gloomy, with sparks of anger and unwillingness flashing in his eyes.

He and several other small shareholders stormed into Boss Qiu's office in a threatening manner and walked straight in without even knocking on the door.

As soon as he entered the room, Zhu Dongming shouted rudely, "Old Qiu, how could you make such a ridiculous decision?

"To actually hand over the management of such a large company to a greenhorn with no experience in management! Isn't this a joke on the future of the entire company? Isn't this a bit too rash a decision?"

Hearing this accusation, Qiu Rongyao remained very calm.

He sat behind the huge desk, smiling, and slowly raised his head to look at Zhu Dongming and others.

Qiu Rongyao's eyes were firm and confident, as if he had already anticipated this storm.

He gently picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of tea, and slowly said, "Everyone, please be patient and don't look at young people with such narrow eyes.

My choice of Xiao Tuobang as president was a carefully considered decision. I believe my judgment will never be wrong."

Qiu Rongyao's explanation did not calm the anger of Zhu Dongming and others.

They looked at each other, then at Qiu Rongyao, and continued to persuade him earnestly: "Old Qiu, this is not a joke!

Our company has weathered many storms to reach its current size and success. If we let it decline because of the wrong leader, all our efforts would be wasted! So, you should think carefully about this and don't be carried away by impulse!

Although Zhu Dongming and others talked until their mouths were dry, Qiu Rongyao remained unmoved.

He steadily put down the teacup in his hand, stood up, put his hands on the desk, and scanned everyone in front of him with sharp eyes.

He said firmly, "Okay, everyone, don't say any more. Since you have doubts about Xiao Tuobang, then I will let him come over now and accept a test in front of everyone.

If he can pass this test and prove that he truly has the ability to lead the company, then I hope you will all support him wholeheartedly from now on; on the other hand, if he fails the test, then I will reconsider the candidate for president."

After saying that, Qiu Rongyao turned and walked towards the door, while instructing his secretary to call Xiao Tuobang to the office immediately.

Soon, Xiao Tuobang came to the meeting room.

Facing the successive questions from several highly respected shareholders, he not only answered them flawlessly, but also was able to put forward some unique insights and opinions, which attracted the attention of everyone present.

Xiao Tuobang knew very well that these people had ill intentions, but he was not afraid at all.

He clearly analyzed the current market situation and the company's strengths and weaknesses, and provided solutions to the questions raised by several predecessors.

Finally, he did not forget to show everyone a series of strategic plans he had recently formulated.

His professionalism left Zhu Dongming and others speechless. They had originally looked down on Xiao Tuobang, but now they had to admire the young man in front of them.

After Xiao Tuobang finished speaking, Qiu Rongyao nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Zhu Dongming and the others, and asked with a smile, "Well, do you have any questions?"

Zhu Dongming had lost his previous arrogance. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Haha, it seems we were worrying too much. Mr. Xiao is indeed young and promising!"

Other small shareholders also echoed and expressed their recognition of Xiao Tuobang's abilities.

A layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on Xiao Tuobang's forehead, and his back was soaked with sweat.

He thought he had passed the test successfully and could silence the dissenting voices within the company.

However, the major shareholder Zhu Dongming still seemed to have doubts. He rolled his eyes and said, "Boss Xiao, although you speak very logically, it is just a theory after all.

Our company has always been interested in entering the real estate industry. We've been negotiating for years for that piece of land on Jiangbin Road, but haven't been able to secure it. If you have the ability to secure it, I'll recognize your qualifications as chairman."

"Okay!" Xiao Tuobang noticed that Qiu Rongyao was looking at him with expectation, and he secretly made up his mind that he would never let Boss Qiu down.

After Xiao Tuobang returned to his office, he immediately summoned Manager Fang Mei, who was in charge of the project.

Manager Fang handed the relevant project information to Xiao Tuobang and explained, "The competition for the best land on Jiangbin Road is extremely fierce.

The wealthy Ye Group has long been eyeing it, and for a newcomer like us with no achievements in the industry to compete with them is like hitting a rock with an egg."

"Manager Fang, we haven't started preparing yet. Don't you want to boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige?" Xiao Tuobang frowned unhappily, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice.

"Yes, President Xiao!" Manager Fang smiled awkwardly. She knew that what she said might be inappropriate, but she just wanted to remind Xiao Tuobang that this bidding might be fierce.

Xiao Tuobang also knew that this project was very important to the company and there could be no room for carelessness.

He has held several meetings with several responsible persons to study the project specifically.

They not only visited Jiangbin Road on site, but also listened to the opinions of the government department responsible for the project.

Xiao Tuobang required all departments to write detailed planning proposals and ensure that they were foolproof.

On the day of the bidding, Xiao Tuobang, Manager Fang Mei and several other responsible persons arrived at the bidding meeting early.

They all wore formal suits and looked very smart.

Not long after Xiao Tuobang sat down, he saw a young man in a black suit walking into the venue surrounded by a crowd.

The young man looked to be about twenty-three years old, with a tall figure and an unruly temperament.

The man also noticed Xiao Tuobang. The two looked at each other, and he sat down two chairs away from Xiao Tuobang's right.

"This person has a great background. He is Ye Qingyun, the second son of the Ye Group, who is determined to win the bid today." Manager Fang Mei whispered in Xiao Tuobang's ear.

Xiao Tuobang nodded slightly. He knew something about the Ye Group and knew that they were very powerful in the industry.

However, he was not intimidated by Ye Qingyun's momentum. Instead, he became more determined to win the bid.

When the bidding started, many small and medium-sized enterprises withdrew from the bidding early because of their lack of strength.

Only Ye's Enterprise and Qiu's Group were left bidding alternately at the scene, and everyone couldn't help but sweat.

Manager Fang Mei looked at Xiao Tuobang with concern and said softly, "Boss Xiao, why don't you give up? If we bid again, the company deposit alone will be beyond our ability to bear..."

Xiao Tuobang's palms were already sweating, but he pretended to be calm on the surface, only glancing at Ye Qingyun in front of him out of the corner of his eye.

A man in black beside Ye Qingyun whispered something in his ear, and then Ye's Company stopped bidding.

"Is there any company that can offer a higher price?" The bidding host asked three times, but no one in the audience raised a sign.

The host then announced, "Now, I'm announcing the final result of this bidding: the winner of the development rights for Section XX of Jiangbin Road is Yingnan Qiushi Group Co., Ltd."

The bidding meeting was suddenly filled with thunderous applause. Everyone came over to shake hands with Xiao Tuobang and congratulate him, while some took the opportunity to look for cooperation opportunities.

Although Ye Qingyun was unwilling, he still generously extended his hand to Xiao Tuobang and congratulated him with a smile: "Congratulations on your company winning the bid. I am Ye Qingyun, the vice president of Ye Group."

"My name is Xiao Tuobang." Xiao Tuobang responded politely and extended his hand.

When Xiao Tuobang's hand was tightly held by Ye Qingyun, his expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

Ye Qingyun's hand was like an iron clamp, tightly grasping Xiao Tuobang's hand, even causing veins on his hand to bulge out instantly.

Xiao Tuobang was secretly surprised. He didn't expect Ye Qingyun to be so strong.

However, he was well prepared and did not show any strange expression on his face. Instead, he secretly competed with Ye Qingyun.

Their eyes met, as if they were engaged in a silent contest.

"Mr. Xiao Tuobang is indeed very skilled." Ye Qingyun let go and said with a smile.

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Ye Qingyun! I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future." Xiao Tuobang responded with a smile.

The two people exchanged a few pleasantries and exchanged business cards.

After dealing with everyone's congratulations, on the way back to the company,

Xiao Tuobang looked at Ye Qingyun's right hand which had five finger marks on it.

He flipped through the pile of business cards he had received, and a blue and yellow card caught his eye.

Ye Qingyun, 23 years old, is the Vice President of Ye's Group. He graduated from the X Institute of Technology in the United States.

Seeing Xiao Tuobang looking thoughtfully at the business card, Fang Mei said, "Mr. Xiao, according to public information on the Internet, Ye Qingyun is the second son of the Ye Group. He has been studying in the United States.

Every time he appears in public, he's always accompanied by a different woman, sparking heated online discussion. He leaves the public with the impression of a playboy.

Fang Mei told Xiao Tuobang all the gossip she knew about Ye Qingyun in one breath, and Xiao Tuobang just nodded without saying a word.

Fang Mei continued with some concern: "Mr. Xiao, Ye's Company is determined to win this bidding. I don't know why they suddenly chose to withdraw from the bidding." Xiao Tuobang pondered for a moment, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Maybe they have other plans." Xiao Tuobang said slowly, "But no matter what, this victory belongs to us."

He stared out the window and vowed to himself that he would make the Qiu Group achieve greater success in the real estate sector.

After returning to the company, Xiao Tuobang immediately called together the heads of various departments to deploy the next work.

"The success of this bid is just the beginning. We must go all out to ensure the smooth progress of the project." Xiao Tuobang's words revealed his firm determination.

Everyone expressed their agreement and threw themselves into the work with full confidence.

At the same time, in the office of Ye Group, Ye Qingyun was sitting on the sofa with the bidding document in his hand.

"Find out why the Qiu Group suddenly got involved." Ye Qingyun's face was as gloomy as he instructed his subordinates.

He absolutely did not believe that the Qiu Group had only accidentally entered the real estate industry. There must be some secrets hidden behind it.

"Qingyun, there's no need to investigate. Let's just end the bidding here."

Ye Qingyun looked up and saw his father Ye Junhao walking in from outside.

Ye Junhao has absolute authority in the Ye Group, and his arrival makes Ye Qingyun feel a little nervous.

"Dad, how can you give up like this?" Ye Qingyun stood up, his eyes filled with reluctance.

Ye Junhao sat down and said slowly: "We have lost the initiative in this bidding. There is no point in fighting any further."

"But..." Ye Qingyun wanted to say something.

Ye Junhao interrupted him: "I know you are unwilling, but sometimes, learning to let go is also a kind of wisdom. We still have other projects to fight for."

Ye Qingyun was silent for a while, then nodded reluctantly.

Ye Junhao patted his shoulder: "Don't worry, son, there will always be opportunities. We must focus on the future."

Ye Qingyun smiled bitterly and said, "I understand, Dad."

Although he still felt regretful, Ye Qingyun did not dare to oppose his father's decision.