Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 46 I'm not discussing this with you
Cheng Wei's smile froze on his face, and his eyes were filled with disbelief as he looked at Chen Xiu.

He didn't understand why Chen Xiu would object.

If you're going to oppose it, why did you pass the first appointment?
Chen Xiu, you yourself are leaving Didi, how could I, Cheng Wei, possibly continue to employ Su Xiao, who has a "close relationship" with you?
With this question in mind, Cheng Wei readjusted his smile and gave Chen Xiu a knowing look.

Choosing to oppose something naturally requires explaining the reasons.

Looking up to meet Cheng Wei's gaze, Chen Xiu spoke without any personal emotion.

"At present, the company is in a critical period of Series D financing. Ms. Liu Qing's excellence is beyond doubt, but the company's current direction should be to seek progress while maintaining stability, rather than to change leaders at the last minute."

"I suggest that Ms. Liu Jing, like Mr. Zhu Jingshi, assist Su Xiao in her daily work, and this should continue until Didi and Kuaidi officially merge."

The reasons are very objective and irrefutable.

“I also oppose this arrangement, for the same reasons as Chen Xiu,” Su Xiao raised her hand.

Although she wore a pair of serious rimless square glasses and dressed in a professional notched lapel suit with a white shirt, Su Xiao had a standard oval face with delicate features and a touch of heroism.

Such a universally acknowledged beauty is also highly capable at work.

However, no one in the company dared to pursue her...

"After thinking about it carefully, I also feel that this arrangement is a bit too hasty. Chen Xiu's suggestion would be more appropriate."

Zhang Bo added that his opposition was not because he chickened out at a crucial moment, but because he knew things were hopeless and was using this method to remind Cheng Wei to know when to quit while he was ahead.

Following him, the shareholder delegation of the investors also spoke out in support of Chen Xiu.

Upon seeing this, Cheng Wei's upturned lips curled into an even more sincere smile.

“It was my oversight. Let’s appoint Liu Qing as the company’s vice president for now, mainly to assist Su Xiao in her daily work.”

In a casual conversation, Cheng Wei gave Liu Qing a prestigious title, appointing her to "assist" Su Xiao.

This tactic of retreating to advance, like a gazelle hanging its horns on a tree, achieves its goal indirectly without leaving any room for criticism.

Sure enough, pigs that can catch the hurricane of the internet and fly high must be of high quality!
Chen Xiu could understand Cheng Wei's thoughts, but his objection just now was only to avoid causing turmoil in the company, so he naturally wouldn't obstruct him now.

The appointment was approved smoothly, and the meeting concluded.

As the others left the meeting room, Chen Xiu glanced at Su Xiao from her seat.

Once the door closed, only Chen Xiu and Cheng Wei remained in the meeting room.

Looking at Chen Xiu, whose expression remained unchanged, Cheng Wei was about to say something when Chen Xiu raised her hand to interrupt him.

"Brother Wei, do we really need to stand on ceremony anymore?"

"Then I'd like to hear your opinion."

"I don't have any opinion. In the adult world, right and wrong are no longer the main points of discussion."

Chen Xiu rested her elbows on the table, interlacing her fingers, and said, "Let me tell you where my bottom line is! That way you won't have to keep testing me."

"it is good."

Cheng Wei nodded silently, his back muscles straightening unconsciously.

Chen Xiu stared at him, not at all tense, but rather exuding a sense of relaxation in her every move.

"I have two requirements. First, before the company merges with Didi, it needs to maintain the status quo and proceed according to the established strategic plan, without any internal friction."

"I agree……"

"Does agreeing mean you still retain the option to refuse? Let me confirm again, I'm not negotiating with you. You should understand what my bottom line means, right?"

Chen Xiu's tone was calm and not harsh, but it did not allow for refusal.

Cheng Wei was stunned for a moment before realizing that he was now sitting at the negotiating table, and in a negotiation where he could only say yes.

Looking at Chen Xiu's indifferent eyes, he took a light breath: "I understand. Now, tell me your second request."

"Remove the restrictions on the stock options held by Su Xiao and Su Yu. The personnel changes in the company should be done in a more dignified manner."

"That's all?" "Do you think I'd ask for an exorbitant amount? Although we have different goals, we both want the company to get better and better. Internal strife won't happen to me."

Chen Xiu shrugged and continued, "According to the first requirement, I will stay with the company until the merger agreement with Kuaidi is signed."

"So that's early next year?" Cheng Wei asked tentatively.

Didi's Series D funding round is confirmed, and Kuaidi has also reached an agreement with Ali for a $6.5 million Series D funding round.

With the help of Tencent and Ali, the two companies have decided to immediately begin merger negotiations after completing their Series D funding rounds.

There should be a result by early next year.

Faced with Cheng Wei's probing, Chen Xiu grinned and said, "Once we finish the Series D financing, I won't be involved in the merger anymore. You can arrange for someone to handle it yourself. I'm going to start my long vacation."

"So you're saying you won't be coming to the company at the end of next month?"

"Yeah, if I come, I'll only ask you to have dinner with me."

"Eating is fine, but do you have other things to do next?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiu, who felt that the conversation was over, got up from her chair, patted Cheng Wei on the shoulder, and answered his question as she walked out of the conference room.

"I'm going to act now. You focus on your work and try to increase the company's valuation so I can sell the remaining stock options for a higher price!"

After saying that, Chen Xiu pushed open the door and left.

When the door closed, Cheng Wei finally came to his senses, muttering Chen Xiu's answer in a daze.

"I'm going to act..."

……

After talking with Cheng Wei, Chen Xiu, who didn't work regular hours, left the company and took the elevator directly to the rooftop of the Hailong Building, where she found Su Xiao smoking.

"Give me one!"

"I texted you to prepare in advance, and this is how you ended up?"

"Since we're all leaving, it's better to be dignified."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiao glanced at Chen Xiu with her almond-shaped eyes behind her square glasses, then took out a cigarette from her pocket and threw it at him.

Chen Xiu reached out and caught it, then held it in her mouth and brought it to Su Xiao's face, asking her to have some.

"Hu~~"

Exhaling a puff of smoke, Chen Xiu changed the subject, saying, "Sister Xiaoxiao, after you leave Didi, is there anything you want to do?"

"You'll probably go back to Shanghai to rest for a while! You've been busy with work these past few years, and now that you finally have some free time, haven't you thought about going back to spend some time with Uncle Chen and Auntie?"

Su Xiao asked with a strange look in her eyes.

She is three years older than Chen Xiu, and the two are childhood sweethearts who grew up on the same street. Her younger brother, Su Yu, is two years older than Chen Xiu, and the two are best friends.

In late 12, Chen Xiu secured Series A funding and was invited to join Didi. It seems like only yesterday.

"I definitely need to go back. I'll probably be staying in Shanghai for the rest of December."

After briefly mentioning her own plans, Chen Xiu continued, "I've talked to Cheng Wei. The restrictions on your and Su Yu's stock options will be lifted. You can cash them out at a suitable price in the future."

“I’ve never worried about that.”

Su Xiao indifferently stubbed out her cigarette, then pulled a piece of paper from under her suit jacket.

Looking at the densely packed names on it, Chen Xiu asked, "What is this?"

"Cheng Wei has gathered a group of programmers recruited last year into the new department. They are all technically skilled but have no hope of promotion. He probably plans to lay off this department after the merger next year. You personally interviewed all of these people. I think you will need this list."

A shadow crossed Chen Xiu's forehead as she reached out and took the list.

"Thank you, you've thought of everything."

(End of this chapter)