391: Chapter 391 Backroom Dealing

Just as Gu Mingming was about to answer, Shen Yan interjected:

"You've got that wrong. Not only does Gu Mingming know about this, but I know too, and others know as well. After all, the news has already been broadcast. Your grandfather was arrested for illegal possession."

Gu Xuantian roared, his eyes wide with rage, "Nonsense! He was arrested precisely because of your machinations! Do you think I don't know what kind of person my grandfather is?!"

Hearing this, Shen Yan only felt it was absurdly funny.

"Spare me. If you truly cared about your grandfather, you wouldn't have been so eager to call a Board of Directors meeting right after Gu Hui was arrested, trying to seize the Chairman's seat."

"None of us are any better than the other. Since you called the meeting, I'll also see who this Chairman position truly belongs to."

Gu Xuantian stared fiercely at the executives in the Board of Directors, who were all silent like mutes.

"Why is it only me speaking? Are you all mute?!"

"Are you really letting an outsider, someone from who knows where, sit in on our Board of Directors meeting?!"

As soon as the words fell,

One of the executives in the Board of Directors said softly, "I think the most urgent thing right now isn't kicking him out, but quickly finding someone who can take charge of the overall situation."

At this, Gu Xuantian immediately declared without hesitation, "Besides me, who else is capable of taking charge of the overall situation right now?!"

Shen Yan chimed in, "But isn't there CEO Gu, Gu Mingming? He is also Gu Hui's grandson."

Gu Xuantian spat out a loud "Pah!"

"He's just an illegitimate son! How can he be qualified to be the successor of our Corporation?!"

Shen Yan smiled, "I know you have many doubts about his status, but the law now clearly stipulates that illegitimate children also have inheritance rights."

"Therefore, whether he can become Chairman mainly depends on the decision of the Board of Directors. What does everyone think?"

Gu Xuantian looked enlightened.

"I get it. From beginning to end, you two are working together. You conspired to set up the old man, getting him arrested, and now you want to use this opportunity to push that illegitimate son into the Chairman's position."

Saying this, he sneered.

"I'm telling you, you won't get your way. As long as I am here, Gu Corporation will never be yours!"

Shen Yan was not intimidated by his harsh words. He slowly pulled out a chair and sat down, saying, "You're jumping the gun a bit. Before speaking, shouldn't you first ask the Board of Directors for their decision?"

Hearing this, Gu Xuantian inexplicably felt a bad premonition.

He forcibly suppressed the ominous feeling in his heart and said, "What is there to ask? I am the only legitimate one here now. Why would they disagree?"

Shen Yan didn't speak, nor did Gu Mingming, and the members of the Board of Directors remained silent.

Faced with this silent atmosphere, Gu Xuantian's ominous premonition grew stronger.

He gritted his teeth and asked the members of the Board of Directors, "What do you all think? You don't seriously intend to give the Chairman position to that illegitimate son, do you?!"

As soon as he finished speaking,

One of the executives spoke up.

"Actually... I think CEO Gu's ability is indeed quite good."

Gu Xuantian's heart sank. He said anxiously, "What ability? What has he ever accomplished in the Corporation?!"

"Besides, before the old man left, he was always cultivating me. Now that he's gone, you should follow his wishes and make me Chairman!"

Another executive chimed in, "But didn't you just say it yourself? What our Corporation needs most right now is someone who can take charge of the overall situation."

Gu Xuantian's eyes widened.

"Are you saying I can't take charge of the overall situation?!"

Those executives didn't say anything.

The intense feeling of losing control seized Gu Xuantian's mind. He slammed his hand hard on the table, stood up, and roared at the members of the Board of Directors,

"Didn't we all agree before? Why are you hesitating now?!"

The executives exchanged glances.

Then, one after another, they said to Gu Xuantian:

"It's not about whether we hesitate or not, it's just that you are not suitable to serve as the Chairman of Gu Corporation."

"What we need now is someone who can take charge of the overall situation, not a Chairman who lacks ability."

"That's right. I hold ten percent of the shares, after all. Our Corporation's stock price has dropped so severely; we must quickly find a way to stabilize the situation."

"Exactly. Even if you become Chairman, what can you do?"

Faced with their questioning, Gu Xuantian couldn't utter a single word.

To be honest, he truly hadn't given much thought to those aspects.

For him, the most important thing right now was becoming Chairman; everything else could wait.

After all, for such a large Corporation, it couldn't possibly collapse just because of this one issue.

"We will definitely find solutions for these things later. First, agree to let me become Chairman, and I guarantee I will give you a satisfactory report card!"

As the words fell,

Shen Yan scoffed.

"Then you're just making empty promises, aren't you? Let's be frank. I dare guarantee that as soon as Gu Mingming takes over, the situation at Gu Corporation will improve significantly compared to now."

Gu Xuantian hated this Shen Yan who had come to disrupt things.

He clenched his fists and pounded the table once, saying to Shen Yan, "Aren't you just making empty promises like me?!"

Shen Yan shook his head while replying, "Then you misunderstood me. I have always kept my word."

"Oh... right, except for that matter concerning your grandfather."

Gu Xuantian was so angry he nearly fainted.

He took two deep breaths of fresh air, then said to the members of the Board of Directors, "Are you just going to let an outsider shout so arrogantly in front of me?!"

"I am the legitimate grandson of the old man, and also the General Manager of Gu Corporation! By rights and logic, the Chairman position should be mine!"

Just as he was about to continue roaring, Shen Yan curled his fingers and tapped the table.

"Enough. You're a grown man, stop making such a fuss like a shrew here."

"Didn't you say you would listen to the Board of Directors' choice? Then let's hear what the Board of Directors chooses now."

Gu Xuantian panicked.

"No! Absolutely not!"

Shen Yan raised an eyebrow.

"Didn't you say it? Listen to the Board of Directors' choice. Why is it not acceptable now?"

Gu Xuantian swallowed hard.

Although he didn't know why the consensus on the Chairman position had suddenly changed, he couldn't accept Gu Mingming taking away the position. He chose to take a step back for a broader view.

"I see... I think everyone is not very clear-headed today."

"Since that's the case, let's postpone the Board of Directors meeting until another day, and we'll discuss this matter another day!"