bestfiction Chapter 163 A Sudden Heavy Responsibility
Chapter 163 A Sudden Heavy Responsibility
The next morning.
At the Ji family restaurant, it was the usual family banquet, with everyone sitting inside to eat.
Grandma Ji put down her bowl of porridge and looked at Ye Chen with a smile, saying, "Little Chen, how are the clinic and beauty salon doing lately?"
Ye Chen swallowed the bun in his mouth and said with a smile, "The divine doctor is not bad. He recently acquired a batch of good and precious Chinese medicines. The pills that Great-Grandma prepared for you will be almost finished by now."
"I'm getting some medicine for my great-grandmother these next few days. If she has time, she can come to the clinic for a visit."
During this period, Ye Chen was busy with the clinic and training the Crimson Gold Army. The work was incredibly complicated, and he was rarely seen.
Hearing Ye Chen's words, Ji Xiaojun became furious and said, "What kind of business can your shabby clinic possibly have?"
"Why would someone quit a perfectly good job in the R&D department to go and mess around with a clinic with no future?"
Clearly, Ji Xiaojun was still angry about Ye Chen refusing to work in the R&D department.
"Exactly, it's like dog meat that can't be served at a banquet; they only see what's in front of them and not what's to come."
Mei Ruofang echoed, her eyes filled with disdain as she looked at Ye Chen.
Ji Ruoyu frowned and said, "Mom and Dad, Ye Chen has his own ideas and career, which is a good thing. We should support him, or at least not belittle him!"
Upon hearing Ji Ruoyu's words, Ji Xiaojun and Mei Ruofang's expressions immediately darkened.
"Hmph, it's all your fault for spoiling him. He even wanted us to support him. My biggest regret now is letting you agree to this marriage!"
At this point, Ji Xiaojun's face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot. Originally, it was Ji Ruoyun's marriage that had fallen to them.
Now that Ji Ruoyun has climbed up to Qin Zihao, her status in the family has risen accordingly, and she is now firmly ahead of the family in the company.
Even though Ji Ruoyu is now in charge of the Zhao family's project, she still has the support of Tianfeng Group.
However, the Qin family was backing up Ji Xiaoren's family, and Qin Zihao had also acquired 10% of the shares.
To outsiders, it seems certain that the Ji-style Beauty Technology Group will be managed by the Ji Xiaoren family in the future.
It's surprising that Ji Ruoyu, despite holding a board seat, doesn't even have an office at the head office; he still works at his former company, Yan Ruyu's.
Faced with this comparison, most of the company's middle managers began to gravitate towards Ji Xiaoren's family.
Seeing the previously harmonious atmosphere in the restaurant turn stiff, the great-grandmother of the Ji family snorted coldly.
"What, second brother, are you implying that I, your old woman, shouldn't have accepted this marriage?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaojun and Mei Ruofang immediately fell silent, saying, "Mom, what are you saying? How could we blame you? It's all our fault."
The great-grandmother of the Ji family ignored Ji Xiaojun and his wife, and looked at Ji Ruoyu and said, "Ruoyu, I am sorry for what happened to you."
"Now that the Zhao family's project is in your hands, with the support of Tianfeng Group, I have seen your project progress and capabilities."
"I've decided that I'll entrust you with the formula for Ji's Whitening Cream, and I'll also entrust you with the management of the production line."
"This should save you some trouble, speed up your project, and save you from having to ask around for help."
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoren dropped his chopsticks to the ground, staring at his great-grandmother in disbelief.
Ji Ruoyu was also shocked by this sudden surprise and hadn't come to her senses yet.
"No, I don't agree!"
"How can we entrust the company's lifeline to her!"
Ji Ruoyun jumped up from her seat like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
Qin Zihao had told him the formula for Ji's Whitening Cream several times.
Moreover, he is the eldest daughter of the Ji family, so by all accounts, the great-grandmother should have handed the reins over to him.
How could we hand it over to Ji Ruoyu? What right does he have?
Ji Xiaoren also realized what was happening and said, "Mom, this is a very important matter. I think it should be decided by the board of directors in a meeting."
"Besides, Ruoyu has been so busy lately. If you put this burden on her, I'm afraid she won't be able to handle it and things will go wrong."
Ji Xiaoren spoke eloquently, but only he knew what he was really thinking.
During this period, he tried several times to obtain the formula for Ji's Whitening Cream, but all attempts ended in failure. Without the formula, the lifeline of Ji's Beauty Technology was in the hands of his great-grandmother.
How could he possibly stand by and watch his great-grandmother hand over something so important to Ji Ruoyu?
Ji Xiaojun also realized what was happening and was overjoyed to hear that his great-grandmother was going to give the formula to Ji Ruoyu.
Grandma Ji ignored Ji Xiaoren's words and looked at Ji Ruoyu, saying, "Are you confident that you can shoulder this responsibility?"
Sensing the solemnity and seriousness in her great-grandmother's tone, Ji Ruoyu snapped out of her surprise, sat up straight, looked at her great-grandmother with a determined gaze, and said, "I am confident that I will not bring shame to the Ji family."
Upon hearing this, Great-Grandma smiled and said, "Alright, then it's settled."
"As long as you can prove your ability, you will be in charge of all matters related to goods at headquarters from now on."
Seeing his great-grandmother's resolute tone, Ji Xiaoren's face turned ugly, but at this moment he had no way to refute her.
Ji Xiaojun and Mei Ruofang were so excited that they couldn't contain themselves, especially considering their current situation.
Ji Ruoyu taking over the merchandise department is undoubtedly a major positive development, which could change the company's internal climate and send a signal.
It is believed that once this news is released, Ji Xiaojun's situation in the company will improve significantly.
"Thank you, Mom. Don't worry, Ruoyu will definitely not let you down."
Ji Xiaojun's smile was practically overflowing, considering that the merchandise department was one of the company's three core departments.
With control of the merchandise department, the second branch of the family could be said to have turned their fortunes around, and Ji Ruoyu went from being an executive director in name only.
He became a director with real power over a department; such a difference in status is like heaven and earth.
It's like the difference between nobles in ancient times who had fiefdoms and those who didn't.
Seeing Ji Ruoyu's family so happy, Ji Ruoyun's face turned extremely ugly.
This feeling was even more painful for her than if he had been demoted himself. The person who used to be subservient to him was now not only expected to be his equal, but even to be above him. How could she tolerate this?
However, this was the decision of the Ji family's great-grandmother, and he couldn't change it. He glanced at Ji Ruoyu with a cold look in his eyes.
He began to plan in his mind; he wouldn't let Ji Ruoyu take over the merchandise department so easily.
He quickly came up with a wicked plan, and a cold smile appeared on his lips as he looked at the happy faces of Ji Ruoyu's family.
Ji Ruoyun smiled and said, "Congratulations, Ruoyu! Not only do you have a project in hand, but you're also about to take over the merchandise department. You truly have a bright future ahead of you."
"It's a pity your husband is a good-for-nothing, unlike me. I'm about to become the young mistress of the Qin family, so I probably won't have as much time to manage the company."
As she spoke, Ji Ruoyun looked at Ye Chen, smiled disdainfully, and turned to leave the restaurant.
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaojun's initially happy expression immediately turned cold.
Seeing this, Ji Xiaoren also gave Ye Chen a cold laugh. What was he worried about? With the Qin family around, no matter how much the Ji Xiaojun family acted, they couldn't cause any trouble.
With a cold snort, Ji Xiaoren got up and left, and Li Furong followed suit with another cold snort and left as well.
Ji Xiaojun's face grew increasingly grim at the attitude of Ji Xiaoren's family, but he didn't dare utter a single harsh word.
Looking at Ji Xiaojun, whose face was ashen but who remained silent, Mei Ruofang knew that this man was probably unreliable and that she would have to rely on her daughter from now on.
Thinking about this, Mei Ruofang pondered whether she should adjust her attitude towards her daughter in the future.
Grandma Ji sighed as she watched Ji Xiaoren's family leave indignantly.
He turned to Ji Ruoyu and said, "Ruoyu, this formula is of great importance. You must be very careful and never let it be leaked."
Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyu nodded and said, "Great-Grandma, don't worry, I will personally oversee the process and nip any risk of leakage in the bud."
Grandma Ji nodded, then looked at Ye Chen beside her and said, "Little Chen, it's my fault for not teaching my own family well. Please bear with me. Ruoyu will need your help here."
Ji Xiaojun and Mei Ruofang were filled with questions upon hearing this, but Ye Chen smiled and said, "I know, Great-Grandma, don't worry."
Great-grandmother nodded upon hearing this, then got up and left the restaurant with satisfaction.