40: Chapter 40 The group changed hands, but not completely.

Half an hour later, Su Ye capped his fountain pen and initiated the applause. After a moment of stunned silence, enthusiastic clapping filled the entire conference room, no less intense than a meeting at any government department.

Zhang Hua stood up and extended both hands; Su Ye quickly grasped them.

"Chairman Su, if I may say something that might make you laugh, this Future Technology Group is like my own child. I hope you will treat it well in the future. The helm of Future Technology Group is now in your hands."

Su Ye said sincerely:

"Chairman Zhang, you are speaking from the heart; why would I find that laughable? This is a genuine expression of your feelings. Rest assured, Chairman Zhang, Future Technology Group is now my property, and I will definitely take it to the heights it deserves."

Zhang Hua looked around at the familiar faces and the familiar floor beneath his feet. He had held meetings here for countless days and nights, and he couldn't help but feel his eyes redden.

"Then I leave it to you, Chairman Su."

After saying this, he turned to walk out of the conference room, but Su Ye quickly called out:

"Chairman Zhang, please stay."

Zhang Hua stopped in confusion and looked at Su Ye.

"Chairman Su, is there anything else?"

Su Ye asked with a warm smile on his face:

"Chairman Zhang, are you really willing to just leave a place you've spent half your life striving for?"

Hearing Su Ye's words, Zhang Hua was stunned, then shook his head with a bitter smile. What else could he do if he wasn't willing? If he hadn't reached the end of his rope, Zhang Hua would never have sold the company he had founded with his own hands.

Su Ye said with sincere words:

"To be honest, Chairman Zhang, if you are willing to lower yourself, I would like to invite you to serve as the Executive Director of Future Technology Group. I am willing to offer you a million-yuan annual salary plus dividends on dry shares."

Zhang Hua was stunned upon hearing Su Ye's words, his brain beginning to race.

There was a reason why Su Ye wanted Zhang Hua to stay. First, Su Ye was a college graduate with a degree in automobile repair, a field completely unrelated to high-tech industries. Even if he could learn, and was willing to learn, how long would it take for him to be competent?

Secondly, Su Ye was aware of the circumstances under which Zhang Hua had sold the company. It wasn't a personal issue, but rather a case of meeting the wrong person. Who could have imagined that his wife of over a decade would abandon her husband and children for a gigolo, and even abscond with all the company's funds? In terms of individual ability, Zhang Hua was perfectly capable, and Future Technology Group would have its best development under his hands.

Furthermore, Su Ye was destined to have more than just one or two companies in the future; he would have dozens or hundreds. Su Ye couldn't possibly keep an eye on every single one; he didn't have that much energy. Since he would have to find professional managers regardless, who could possibly understand Future Technology Group better than Zhang Hua?

Finally, Su Ye also wanted to use this matter to demonstrate his attitude of paying a high price to attract talent. If I, Su Ye, can retain Zhang Hua today with a million-yuan annual salary plus dividends, then as long as you have the ability, I can offer you the same tomorrow.

Time passed second by second, and no one in the conference room dared to breathe too loudly.

Zhang Hua finally raised his head, a relieved smile appearing on his face:

"If Chairman Su doesn't mind this old bag of bones, I think I am willing to continue to shine and generate heat for Future Technology Group."

Zhang Hua had just realized something. This wasn't the same trend as when he started. Nowadays, if you want to achieve anything in this field, you won't even see a ripple without investing tens of millions. He was almost forty and didn't have the drive of his youth. After paying off his debts, he would have a few million left. It would be better to stay in this place he knew so well, Future Technology, and incidentally, raise his children well.

"Good! Welcome back to the helm of Future Technology Group, Chairman Zhang. I believe that under your management, Future Technology Group will definitely reach a higher level and usher in a better development prospect."

Su Ye led the applause, and for a moment, the conference room was filled with continuous clapping.

After a long while, the applause died down. Su Ye returned to the head seat and sat down, and Zhang Hua naturally continued to sit to Su Ye's left.

After looking around, Su Ye said:

"Now, Chairman Zhang, General Manager Fang, and the Financial Director, please stay behind. Everyone else can go and attend to your own affairs."

"Financial Director, please organize all the company's financial transaction vouchers and external contracts from the past three years and bring it to the conference room."

He then looked at Attorney Shi Jun and said:

"Attorney Shi, I'll leave this to you."

A trace of a smile appeared on Attorney Shi Jun's solemn face:

"Mr. Su, rest assured, our Zongheng Law Firm will definitely conduct the audit with 10,000% dedication."

As he spoke, he looked around. Some people in the conference room were pale and terrified, while others were calm and unruffled.

Su Ye nodded.

Zhang Hua said at this moment:

"Chairman Su, your Chairman's office has been prepared today. Would you like to head over and take a look? If there's anything unsuitable, we can make adjustments."

Su Ye nodded and stood up. It was fine to leave this to Attorney Shi Jun now; there was nothing for him to do, and it was boring to stay.

Gu Qingyan didn't know what was going through her mind. The impact on her from morning to night today was just too great. Her ambiguous love interest had first revealed a savings of 50 million, and then acquired a group company worth over 100 million.

Watching Su Ye's high-spirited appearance, Gu Qingyan felt a bit dazed, and a feeling of admiration and joy welled up from her heart.

"Qingyan, what are you thinking about?"

Hearing Su Ye's caring words and the surrounding gazes on her, Gu Qingyan's face turned bright red, and she quickly said:

"No—nothing."

"Alright, Qingyan, please help me keep an eye on Attorney Shi and see if they need anything. Also, at five o'clock, order some takeout for Attorney Shi and his team. Let them choose it themselves. I expect the audit will go on until very late today."

Hearing this, Gu Qingyan hurriedly nodded her little head.

"Okay."

Su Ye didn't pay it any mind because he seemed to have just seen an incredibly familiar figure.

He walked towards an office to the side, and just as he reached the door, he heard a voice coming from inside:

"Su Li, do you know Chairman Su or not? If you do, go up and show your face. Why aren't you grasping such a good opportunity? What are you doing? Are you stupid?"

"Xiu—Sister Xiuxiu, I don't think that's appropriate. After all, he is the Chairman of the Group now, and he should be quite busy."

"Sigh, you silly girl, don't you even know how to fight for opportunities for yourself?"

"It—it's just that I'll go find him when he's free."

Through the glass, Su Ye saw the familiar figure sitting on the chair and heard the familiar voice. The corners of his mouth curled up into a smile, and he pushed the door open and walked in.

Qian Xiuxiu, who was just about to say something more, was startled by the sudden appearance of Su Ye and immediately stood up, shouting:

"Chairman Su."

Younger Sister Su Li was shocked to see Qian Xiuxiu suddenly stand up, then hearing Qian Xiuxiu's words, she also hurriedly stood up, lowered her head slightly, and called out:

"Chairman Su."

Su Ye smiled teasingly and then said:

"What? Cousin, do you no longer recognize me as your cousin?"