The Wealthy Tycoon's Game of Life

Chapter 1278: Chapter 490: Job Change (Part 2)

As Zhou Wang’s words fell, the curtain that had been concealing the lower part of the background wall on stage also dropped, revealing another bold line.

[”Wangzhou Group” Inauguration Ceremony and Unveiling Event]

”And standing beside me now is Ms. Jiang Qingkui, who will serve as the first CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Group. Additionally, she will receive a certain amount of equity, becoming my true business partner. So, I hope everyone remembers her, as many of you will likely have dealings with her in the future...”

Zhou Wang hadn’t even finished speaking before a lot of murmuring and commotion filled the entire venue.

Many people sat up straight with serious expressions.

Among these people, some, like Guo Wangshan, were aware of the vast potential of the ”Wangyuan Commerce” that Zhou Wang held, while others, like Qiu Zeyu, were vaguely cognizant of the outrageous assets represented by Zhou Wang’s properties...

When these resources are integrated into a group operation by Zhou Wang, their considerations extend beyond just figuring out how to deal with Zhou Wang. They must contemplate the impact Wangzhou Group will have on the commercial landscape when it lands in Magic City, the economic center of Huaxia...

By this point, this banquet had transcended the scope of merely being a ”Charity Fund Banquet,” and its significance now warranted deep thought from everyone present.

While the crowd was whispering among themselves, Jiang Qingkui, standing on stage, seemed to have instantly been transported to another world.

She could no longer hear what Zhou Wang was saying afterward, and she couldn’t see the faces of the people below the stage. In her ears, Zhou Wang’s words kept echoing—

”Ms. Jiang Qingkui will serve as the first CEO and Chairman of Wangzhou Group and will receive a certain amount of equity...”

As Zhou Wang’s personal secretary, assisting him in managing all his assets, Jiang Qingkui was acutely aware of how much money Zhou Wang had.

It’s tens of billions in massive assets, and now Zhou Wang is entrusting her with managing all of them.

Moreover, she would also receive equity.

When she initially signed that employment contract with Zhou Wang, he had promised her equity rewards, but Jiang Qingkui never imagined that day would come so quickly, catching her so off guard.

Although Zhou Wang did not specify exactly how much equity she would receive, even a fraction of a percent, when the unit is ”billions,” would be a staggering figure that a regular worker could hardly dare to imagine.

For Jiang Qingkui, it wasn’t the money that she valued.

It was the fact that Zhou Wang not only kept his promise but amplified it tenfold and hundredfold as a gesture to her.

She recalled that uncertainty when she walked into Man Coffee in Ming City, the hesitation when signing the employment contract, and every time she awkwardly had to introduce herself as ”Zhou Wang’s secretary.”

However, at this moment, all those accumulated negative emotions vanished into thin air.

Jiang Qingkui couldn’t remember the last time she cried, but as she came to her senses, she found she couldn’t clearly see the man before her anymore.

Yet somehow, it seemed irrelevant, for the world in her eyes now could only see her.

With emotions surging, Jiang Qingkui took a bold yet seemingly justified action.

She quickly stepped forward, suddenly throwing herself into Zhou Wang’s arms and offering her burning, eager red lips.

Zhou Wang, who was speaking fluently, was genuinely startled, but he reacted swiftly, turning his head in time so that Jiang Qingkui only kissed his cheek.

”Mind the occasion!”

Zhou Wang discreetly embraced Jiang Qingkui, squeezed her ample rear hard, and whispered in her ear as a reminder.

Feeling the pinch, Jiang Qingkui snapped back to reality, instantly aware of how crazy her move had been, especially since the audience included guests and media cameras.

Jiang Qingkui’s cheeks flushed, but she quickly composed her expression, hugged Zhou Wang tightly once more before releasing him.

Cheering erupted from Young Master Zhang and others in the audience, but fortunately, Jiang Qingkui hadn’t really kissed Zhou Wang’s lips, so regardless of what others thought internally, the scene was at least salvageable...

A quick hug and cheek kiss, due to excitement, is quite normal between work partners.

Zhou Wang then turned around, holding Jiang Qingkui, and handed her the microphone with a smile:

”Next, let’s invite Ms. Jiang Qingkui, the CEO of Wangzhou Group, to say a few words...”

Jiang Qingkui took the microphone with no mental preparation, experiencing a momentary panic, but she was no ordinary person. She quickly took a deep breath, stepped forward, and smiled:

”Hello everyone, I am Jiang Qingkui...”

...

As Jiang Qingkui gradually found her rhythm amidst her chaotic speech and began speaking on stage, many below were watching the scene with complicated emotions.

Such as Lin Ran and Xu Wenqian.

Lin Ran was already aware of this matter and was responsible for this part of the preparation work alone to give Jiang Qingkui this ”huge surprise,” which is why her attitude towards Jiang Qingkui changed immediately.

Xu Wenqian, meanwhile, felt both envious and happy for Jiang Qingkui, since she and Jiang Qingkui were the earliest followers of Zhou Wang. Now Jiang Qingkui was ”rising to prominence,” and Xu Wenqian felt a sense of shared glory.

Xu Wenqian wasn’t worried about her future, though, because she knew Zhou Wang wouldn’t treat her unfairly.

A table away, sitting at the front was Ding Yi, who maintained a bright smile, but the warmth in her eyes was visibly dropping.

She was not bothered by Jiang Qingkui and Zhou Wang’s recent intimacy; she was only aware...now getting Jiang Qingkui to leave Zhou Wang would be ten times more difficult.

”I almost succeeded,”

Ding Yi murmured to herself, unusually feeling a sense of defeat.

Beside her, Nie Xiaoyun seemed to notice her daughter’s disappointment and gently squeezed Ding Yi’s hand, whispering a few words to her.

”Really?”

Ding Yi looked up, the dim light in her eyes gaining a bit of brightness.

While Nie Xiaoyun comforted Ding Yi, across an aisle, Jiang Jiaxing and Li Xiaolei were also feeling intricate emotions.

When Jiang Qingkui had darted forward earlier, others might not be sure, but as Jiang Qingkui’s parents, Jiang Jiaxing and Li Xiaolei naturally understood what Jiang Qingkui intended to do.

Jiang Jiaxing felt a pang of sourness within, yet he couldn’t express it, as this unexpected twist planned by Zhou Wang genuinely took them off guard.

Judging by Jiang Qingkui’s current demeanor, it was evident that mentioning any resignation now was out of question.

At that moment, Jiang Jiaxing and Li Xiaolei couldn’t determine whether this was good or bad...

Meanwhile, Xiang Ming and his wife, sitting nearby, were discreetly happy, although they refrained from showing it too outwardly due to the presence of Jiang Jiaxing and his wife, yet their smiles were hard to conceal.

...

Zhou Wang left the stage to let Jiang Qingkui freely handle the situation. What she said wasn’t crucial; what mattered was leaving a stronger impression of her on everyone.

Having successfully brought Jiang Qingkui to the forefront, Zhou Wang felt he could finally breathe easier, enabling him to focus wholeheartedly on completing the fourth action round.

Just as he stepped off the stage and intended to have a cigarette, Lin Ran hurried over.

”Boss, there seems to be a problem with the elevator; some guests were trying to leave and found the elevator out of order.”

”Elevator malfunction?”

Zhou Wang paused, puzzled, ”Don’t we have five elevators available?”

”All five elevators aren’t working...”

”How is that possible?”

Zhou Wang incredulously said, ”Could all five elevators malfunction at once? Is there such a coincidence? What about the property center staff?”

”I’ve already contacted them; they said they’re on their way...”

Lin Ran was about to explain, when suddenly, with a muffled sound, the entire building seemed to shiver, and amidst the exclamations and chaos, Lin Ran lost her balance and fell into Zhou Wang’s arms...