Translator: _Min
Si Fuqingâs eyes conveyed a calm confidence.
Sitting relaxed in her chair, she exuded an imposing aura that momentarily stunned Pei Xu, leaving him speechless with a momentary mental blank.
A few seconds later, he regained his composure, his annoyance flaring: âYouâre a Si, not a Pei. What right do you have to attend a Pei Corporation meeting?â
Other attendees at the conference table also turned their attention to Si Fuqing, their gazes filled with curiosity and admiration.
After all, Si Fuqingâs beauty was undeniable.
âSo, youâre Si Fuqing,â the elder known as Uncle Qi said sharply. âWe clearly remember your statements online.â
âPredicting the fall of the Pei Corporation within five days, and now showing up at this moment, are you here to gloat?â
He was well aware of some of Si Fuqingâs past â adopted by the Zuo family, a small-time actress with no education, a mere pretty face.
âIt depends on what you decide,â Si Fuqing replied with a smile. âDo you want to live or die?â
Her words incited anger among the attendees.
âPei Yan, what are you playing at?â Pei Xu sneered. âWith the company in such turmoil under your leadership, you bring an outsider to show off. Are you planning to hand over the Pei Corporation?â
Before Pei Yan could respond, Pei Xu quickly added, âUncle Qi, as a shareholder, I demand the removal of Pei Yan as chairman and Yang Huizhu as general manager!â
Pei Yanâs expression darkened, âPei Xu, you donât have the authority.â
He and his wife had suspected Pei Xu as one of the culprits behind the curse on their family.
Pei Xuâs agitation only added to their suspicions.
âPei Yan, the old master passed the chairman position to you, believing in your capabilities,â Uncle Qi spoke evenly. âBut you can see now that youâre no longer fit for the role. Itâs time to step down.â
âThe company isnât beyond saving,â Pei Yan calmed himself. âIâm close to securing an investment from RS in the Muston Dukedom. Once they inject capital, the company can revive.â
But this was just a facade for the Pei family.
Pei Yan and his wife knew that the companyâs dire state was due to a curse. Had it not been for their ancestral jades protecting them, their family would have been long gone.
Hearing RS mentioned, Si Fuqingâs eyes lifted.
The Pei family ran a pharmaceutical group, so despite not being well-known, they had plenty of assets.
She hadnât realized her sixth senior brotherâs business had expanded to this extent.
Three years had brought substantial changes.
Her sixth senior brother was now selling drugs.
âPei Yan, such words are of no use now,â Uncle Qi remained unmoved. âHow many families in Sijiu City have sought RSâs investment to no avail? Unless youâve already signed a contract.â
Pei Yan remained silent.
RS, the leading conglomerate of the Western Continent, directly managed by the Muston Dukedomâs royal family.
Securing a connection with RS Group would open doors to the Muston Dukedomâs royal family, and in turn, unlock the vast market of the Western Continent.
It was the necessary step for the family business to break into the international market.
âThis was the plan we discussed before you arrived,â Uncle Qi handed a document to Pei Yan. âJust sign it.â
Pei Yan looked at the agreement, his expression growing more severe.
The contract clearly stated that if the Pei Corporation couldnât revive within a week, Pei Yan would not only lose his chairman position but also surrender all his shares.
This was akin to banishment from the Pei family.
âJust sign it, Big Brother,â Pei Xu mocked. âYou caused this mess, you should take responsibility.â
Pei Yan clenched the paper, his gaze turning cold.
How could he possibly sign this?
The room fell silent, with the shareholders waiting for Pei Yanâs decision.
Then, Si Fuqing stood up, leaning on the table with one hand and casually flipping her hair with the other, stating indifferently, âSign.â Her single word drew everyoneâs astonished gaze back to her.
Pei Yan was also bewildered.
âIâm sorry, Miss Si, but you have no say in this matter,â Pei Xu laughed again. âYouâre not a Pei, you donât understand the rules of business, and besides, just because you say Pei Yan should sign, it doesnât meanâIâ
Pei Xuâs words abruptly ceased..