Chapter 323: Partners
Translator: _Min_ |
Upon hearing Gu Dai’s words, everyone was momentarily stunned.
Regaining their composure, they recalled the series of decisions Gu Dai had made since taking over Gu Group, and how these had benefited the company. Gradually, they began to believe her words.
Perhaps, Gu Dai really could make the Suzhou embroidery project a success.
Gu Ming’s expression soured. With a cold voice, he said, “You speak well, but it could all just be a ploy to deceive the shareholders. After all, even if it fails, that will be a problem for later.”
As Gu Ming’s words settled, the crowd snapped back to reality.
“Yes, maybe it’s just to keep us calm for now.”
“If the Suzhou embroidery project fails, our position in the industry will decline.”
“Chairwoman Gu, Gu Ming is just looking out for the company. Don’t oppose him just because of power struggles.”
Gu Ming, dissatisfied with being addressed directly by his name, knew this wasn’t the time to dwell on it. He made a mental note of the shareholder’s names, planning to deal with them once he regained control of Gu Group.
He turned to Gu Dai with a smile, “Daidai, I, as your uncle, believe in your ability. You must be tired recently, so why not take a break and let me manage the company?”
Gu Dai’s lips curved into a smile, her gaze on Gu Ming nonchalant yet penetrating.
“Do you intend to take over the company while I rest?” she asked.
Gu Ming, caught off-guard by her directness, struggled to maintain his composure, accusingly retorting, “Daidai, how can you think so poorly of your uncle?”
“I’m just concerned about your recent exhaustion. Once you’re well rested, I was planning to return the company to you. And yet, this is what you think of me!”
Gu Dai looked at him skeptically, “Are you sure?”
Gu Ming’s eyes flickered, his voice trembling, “Yes, I’m sure.”
Wang Huai, unable to bear it, spoke up for Gu Ming, “Chairwoman Gu, he’s your uncle. How could he harm you?”
Yang Gao added, “Yes, we’ve known him for years, and he’s a decent person.”
Lin Hong, though silent, nodded in agreement.
Gu Dai glanced at Zheng Ming beside her, signaling him to proceed. Her gaze then fixed intently on the three, “You trust Gu Ming so much and yet you’re unaware of his recent actions.”
At her words, confusion spread across their faces, including Gu Ming’s, who was clueless about what she meant.
Zheng Ming projected information from his computer onto the big screen.
“Mr. Gu Ming recently got into antiques, but due to his limited knowledge, he was swindled and accrued substantial debts. Unable to repay, he resorted to loan sharks,” Zheng Ming revealed.
The shareholders were surprised by Gu Ming’s actions, but considered it his personal issue, unrelated to them.
Gu Dai, perceiving their thoughts, spoke softly, “But the collateral for his high-interest loans was company shares.”
As soon as Gu Dai spoke, all the shareholders were stunned. In disbelief, they turned to Gu Ming for confirmation, “Is what Chairwoman Gu said true?”
At that moment, Gu Ming was completely dumbfounded. He hadn’t anticipated that Gu Dai would be aware of this matter, but under the pressing inquiries of the crowd, he didn’t dare to admit it.
Despite his denial, Gu Dai had evidence.
Zheng Ming clicked the mouse, and the next second, documents with Gu Ming’s fingerprints, along with proof of his drunken brawls, smashed antiques, and borrowed money – all under the names of Wang Huai and others – appeared on the screen.
Wang Huai and the others trembled with rage.
“Gu Ming, how have I wronged you? To tarnish my reputation like this!” Yang Gao exclaimed.
Lin Hong added, “No wonder people have been looking at me strangely lately.
It was all because of you!”
If not for the presence of many others, they would have pounced on him in anger.
Amidst the furious glares, Gu Ming restrained his urge to flee, turning to Gu Dai with a forced response, “Don’t try to divert attention. The main issue is your Suzhou embroidery project. You don’t even have a partner!”
Gu Dai calmly replied, “Everyone, please review the documents distributed earlier. The partners are listed there..”