Night Rose

Zhou Chengzhuo is incredibly audacious in committing evil deeds. His father can't be harmed in the ICU, but once he's out of the ICU, he and his mother can do whatever they want.

Then we'll increase the dosage so he can no longer speak or move a finger, and he'll be stuck watching his good-for-nothing son sit in the position of CEO of the Zhou Group for the rest of his life!

Zhou Zheng hates Zhou Ruian to death, how could he possibly care about Zhou Ruian? Zhou Zheng probably wishes Zhou Ruian would die sooner, hahaha!

Even if Zhou Zheng were to try and take over the company from him, he wouldn't have the ability, since he has shareholders standing behind him.

Without hesitation, Zhou Chengzhuo immediately scheduled the shareholders' meeting for the afternoon of the following day and invited social media to witness the meeting, take photos, and publicize his "appointment as president in a time of crisis."

The news of the shareholders' meeting was also spread through the media. Zhou Chengzhuo wanted Zhou Zheng to know so that he would be helpless and give up completely!

Once Zhou Chengzhuo gets the CEO position, Zhou Zheng and the people around him will be nothing more than ants under his feet, easily crushed.

Wu Ting promptly sent a message to Zhou Zheng. He was constantly monitoring the company's movements. He had only learned about such a big event as the shareholders' meeting from the media and his colleagues. Zhou Chengzhuo had no intention of inviting him.

Zhou Chengzhuo hadn't even become the president yet, and he was already planning to fire him.

That's right. He and Zhou Zheng are in the same boat now. Wouldn't Zhou Chengzhuo want to crush them both?

Wu Ting mocked him relentlessly on the phone, losing all composure. "He really knows how to act! Since it's a shareholders' meeting, you definitely have to attend and show him your capabilities."

"Is he really going to reveal his trump card like this?" Zhou Zheng was somewhat skeptical of Wu Ting's plan. He had followed Wu Ting's instructions, called him "Dad," wiped his hands, said what he was supposed to say to Zhou Ruian, and even added his own comments about his mother. He hoped that this hadn't ruined the overall effect.

"This isn't our trump card yet. Don't forget the medicine we sent for testing; it's most likely problematic! Zhou Chengzhuo and Liao Yun don't seem sad at all; they must have poisoned them," Wu Ting said decisively.

"How can we prove they switched it?" Zhou Zheng rubbed his temples.

"Don't worry, I have evidence." Wu Ting chuckled.

He is a very cunning person.

Zhou Zheng couldn't help but be somewhat wary of him.

Wu Ting probably sensed this too, and said nonchalantly, "Young Master, I'm a content person. As long as you meet the conditions I discussed with you and provide me with the salary, I'm willing to work for the Zhou family for half my life. Maintaining an empire is easier than conquering one. What I've learned from Zhou Ruian over the years is no less than what others have learned."

"Okay, I'll do as you say." Zhou Zheng hung up the phone.

Wu Ting is a thoughtful but also easy-going person. He has worked for Zhou Ruian for seven years and is well-versed in the ways of Zhou's business. He has considered switching jobs, but everyone knows that he works under Zhou Ruian, and if he suddenly leaves, no one would dare to hire him.

Moreover, Zhou Ruian had promised him one percent of the shares, which would be honored if he stayed with Zhou's company for ten years.

Wu Ting had always felt that Zhou Ruian was just hanging him up like a carrot, deliberately keeping him on the run to work for the Zhou family. But seven out of ten years had already passed, and it would be too much of a loss to leave now.

Whether they'll actually get to eat the carrots is unknown, whether Zhou Ruian will die is also unknown, and who will ultimately control the group is also unknown.

But Wu Ting absolutely cannot let the group fall into Zhou Chengzhuo's hands. Without even thinking about it, Zhou Chengzhuo would immediately trample his carrot on the ground, press his head down to humiliate him, and maybe even curse him for wanting to eat shit.

In short, Zhou Zheng is the best candidate.

The shareholders' meeting was held as scheduled on the top floor of the Zhou Group building. Zhou Chengzhuo took a private jet there, and Wu Ting booked business class tickets for Zhou Zheng and himself. Since the company would reimburse the expenses, it was like giving the president money in advance.

Zhou Zheng had been to this building when he was a child. Zhou Ruian often carried him to work. While Zhou Ruian listened to his subordinates' reports, Zhou Zheng would build Lego on the side. Over time, he was influenced by what he saw and heard and developed some of his own insights into doing business.

Unexpectedly, returning to this building was to fight over someone's inheritance.

Wu Ting used Zhou Ruian's ID card to directly access the president's private elevator on the top floor.

When the employees saw Wu Ting return, they all greeted him and didn't think there was anything wrong with him taking others in the president's elevator.

Upon reaching the top floor, Zhou Zheng led the way out, with Wu Ting following behind him, exuding an air of conquering the land.

The meeting room for the shareholders' meeting was left with its doors open, without any attempt to conceal it.

Since regular employees don't have access to the top floor, they aren't worried about anyone overhearing the meeting.

"Nephew, why did you call us back so urgently? Is there something you need? I came all the way back from Sanya; I haven't had enough of the scenery by the sea yet."

"You still have time to travel? I just got off the last conference table."

"Stop joking. I heard your dad's been sick? He hasn't been to the company for several days."

The meeting room fell silent immediately after he said that.

Zhou Chengzhuo was also a clumsy fellow, completely unable to understand the deeper meaning in other people's words, and readily agreed, "Yes, he suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage and is still lying in the hospital, unable to speak, it's quite pitiful."

Immediately, everyone's expressions changed.

"Really? What will the group do then? Some important contracts have been stalled for days and haven't been signed yet. This won't do; it's delaying the work of those below."

"How serious is your father's illness? Is he still able to return to the company?"

"It probably won't work. Didn't Zhuo'er say he couldn't speak? It seems pretty serious. It was so sudden, and we have so many things to do."

"Shareholders, I've called you all here today to resolve this issue. The group is on the verge of collapse, and no one is approving the contracts. This can't go on; we need to find a solution." Zhou Chengzhuo cleared his throat and smiled, gesturing for everyone to look at him.

"I'm my father's biological son, so it's only right that I take charge of the group at a time like this. I will take over his work and keep the group running, ensuring that all shareholders don't suffer losses. What do you say?"

The shareholders exchanged glances, their expressions quite interesting. These old foxes, without saying a word, had basically figured out each other's thoughts with just a few glances.

They knew Zhou Chengzhuo all too well. He was not a businessman. He was willful and capricious, always doing things on a whim, and often offended people. He was by no means the kind of person who could be a CEO.

However, the fact that this person is stupid means that he is easy to control.

The shareholders nodded in approval.

"Great! I think my nephew is just like your father. He'll definitely be able to shoulder this responsibility, make the company bigger and bigger, and make us all rich."

"Your father's company is perfectly suited to be inherited by you, his son. It should have been yours all along. Why are you asking us to discuss it? You're being too polite!"

"If they have no objections, then I certainly have no objections either. I fully support them!"

"Alright! Since everyone trusts me so much, then I will..." Zhou Chengzhuo said passionately, just as he was about to take over the position of president, when a burst of enthusiastic and rapid applause came from the doorway, interrupting him.

Zhou Zheng leaned against the doorway, his clapping hands slowly stopping, his sharp eyes scanning the room.

"You all agree, but I don't."