Night Fire Lingering

This was Jiang Xing's first time attending the group's shareholders' meeting.

Most of the shareholder representatives present were relatives of the Lou family whom Jiang Xing had met at the Lou family banquet. In addition, there were representatives from several internationally renowned capital investors.

"Little Lou is here—" One of them saw Lou Qi and had just opened his mouth when he saw the people walking in behind Lou Qi, so he stopped speaking abruptly.

Everyone looked at Lou Qi and Jiang Xing, who was half a step behind him, and couldn't help but ask, "Young Master Lou, what's this—"

With Lou's father present today, Lou Qi naturally became the "Little Boss Lou." As for the other members of the Lou family with the surname Lou, they were not yet entitled to the title of "Boss Lou" on this occasion.

Lou Qi held Jiang Xing's hand, raised it slightly, and introduced her to everyone: "This is my girlfriend, Jiang Xing."

Looking at the expression on Lou's father's face as he sat in the main seat, it was extremely unpleasant.

Without even glancing at Jiang Xing, Lou's father suppressed his anger and said, "Lou Qi, even your mother isn't qualified to attend this event. Do you think it's appropriate for you to bring a woman who has no connection to the Lou family or the Minglou Group?"

Lou Qi retorted calmly, "My mother didn't come, isn't that your problem?"

Lou's father slammed his fist on the table in anger, the loud "bang" startling everyone into holding their breath.

"You unfilial son! What did you say?"

"Let's get down to business."

Lou Qi was too lazy to argue with him and just wanted to end today's farce as soon as possible.

Lou's father then gave Jiang Xing a cold look, finally giving his son one last chance: "Are you sure you want to go against me? Lou Qi, you're not my only son!"

Lou Qi seemed oblivious to his father's threat. He pulled out a chair for Jiang Xing, letting her sit in his place. He himself stood behind Jiang Xing like a wild beast guarding its treasure, his gaze lazily and casually sweeping over the crowd.

Jiang Xing turned her head: "Lou Qi..."

Lou Qi saw the deep worry and concern in her eyes, and was overjoyed. He patted her shoulder reassuringly and gave her a reassuring look in return.

To Lou's father, having a woman who had no connection to the Minglou Group and no shares in it sit in an important position as a shareholder representative was nothing short of a provocation!

Lou's father addressed the shareholder representatives, saying, "The topic of today's meeting is to remove Lou Qi from his positions as CEO and Vice Chairman!"

Jiang Xing opened her eyes slightly in shock, her hands under the table clenching unconsciously, but thinking that she couldn't embarrass Lou Qi, she forced herself not to turn around and look at Lou Qi.

Among the shareholder representatives, Lou Qi's half-brothers were already excited, their eyes shining, ready to devour Lou Qi's rights and interests after his removal from office.

"What a coincidence, I also have something to say today." Lou Qi said slowly, "I suggest—removing my father from the position of chairman. Let's vote on it today!"

There was an uproar.

A father disciplining his son is a common method used by fathers to discipline disobedient sons since ancient times.

But it's truly rare for a son to openly challenge his own father!

"Remove me?" After his initial shock, Lou's father laughed angrily, pointing at Lou Qi's nose and asking, "You? Do you have any reasonable grounds to present?"

"Reasons?" Lou Qi seemed to have heard a joke. "To put it more politely, you are getting on in years and should enjoy your retirement instead of worrying about official business. Or to put it more bluntly—your private life is chaotic, you have cheated on your spouse multiple times, have many illegitimate children, which affects your public image and the company's governance. In recent years, you have abused your power to put your useless sons into the company, ruining several acquisitions and the company's strategic layout. According to incomplete statistics, the direct losses are at least tens of millions."

Amidst the shocked gazes of the crowd, Lou Qi calmly asked his father, "Which reason would you prefer?"

This is completely disregarding decency and face.