A Promising Youth

Chapter 28 Second Shareholder Seizes Power

The next day, just as Clara and I arrived at the office, the lobby was full of people.

They were the factory workers. Some were excited, some were nervous, some were clutching in their

hands with cash wrapped in newspaper.

“The family's savings have been all taken out. I must work hard in the future. Only when the company

is good, we can earn more money!”

“Yes, I've borrowed from relatives and friends. From now on, I can't let the company lose money!”

“I even took out my mother's 5,000.”

Clara and I made our way through the crowds and when we got to the office, Clara tilted her head, took

a deep breath and said.

“Matteo, I really don't know whether it's right or wrong to do this. In case the company loses money,

how should we explain to these workers?

My heart was heavy and I felt heavier responsibility on my shoulder. More than 200 employees

invested into the factory.

“Sis, if there is not a thousand pounds of burden on your body, who will take a life to bet on tomorrow?!

Don't worry, this is not the worst time. On the contrary, we are united to develop, it is the best time of

Blue Butterfly!”

I said forcing myself to be calm as I suppressed the excitement and trepidation inside me.

“Hey! Now that we've agreed to have them in, let's go all out.”

She took a deep breath, sat down and said.

“Matteo, except for that unreliable “land purchase”, I find you quite capable, so would you really like to

in the future stay in my crappy company?”

I nodded sincerely, looked at her with pursed lips and said.

“Sis, no matter what the future holds, I'll be wherever you are.”

Her cheeks flushed slightly and she said with a wry smile.

“What? And you stick to me?”

I ducked my head shyly. I had a crush on her, but I didn't know what she was thinking.

“An executive vice president is now vacant in the company. You are young but flexible, so I want to

recommend you to this position in the board of directors meeting in the afternoon. What do you think?”

“Sis, do you mean that the second shareholder is coming back this afternoon?”

I wanted to get rid of him.

“Why are you so happy about him coming back? Are you really sent by the second shareholder?”

She squinted her eyes and stifled a laugh.

I said, “Sis, the company financing has two biggest difficulties. One is your relatives and the other is the

second shareholder. Now your relatives have been got rid of, so I want to get rid of him too!”

Clara shook her head, pulled her long hair up and said.

“It's hard. He tried to find someone to take the position of the executive vice president and then find an

opportunity to exclude me from the company. So at the board meeting this afternoon, you're going to be

ready to fight and try to take that position, okay? The only person I can count on is you!”

‘I nod heavily, sis, I'll never let you down!’

In the morning, Clara was busy with a meeting with the sales department, while I went straight down to

the workshop and checked on the work.

Although the factory had no money, there was still a stock of raw materials, so we just had to dye these

cloths into ‘General Grey’ and sell it, and the company will have flow cash.

By noon, Clara’s relatives came. I had handled with the 2 million plus the equity transfer agreement.

Clara deliberately did not come, saying she did not want to see their faces.

After this matter was resolved, the company was considered completely cut off from those relatives.

Only the second shareholder needed to be got rid of.

When Clara took me into the conference room at 3:00 pm, it was already filled with people.

“Yo, Miss Clara, it was really hard for you these days when I was not in the company!”

The one who spoke, aged in his 40s, dressed in a suit with a slicked back haircut. His eyes were calm

but sly. He should be the second shareholder, Greyson Morris.

Clara was young and did not know how to deal with difficulty. While when the company was in crisis,

the second shareholder looked for someone to go against her, so I disliked him.

“Sit down, there are two announcements to be made at today's board meeting.”

Clara's face was cold, and she didn't even look at Greyson.

After the people were seated, Clara cleared her throat and said.

“The first was to welcome the newly promoted board member Bill, and worker shareholder

representative Zach.”

Speaking of this, Clara gave Greyson a slanted look and said.

“Uncle Greyson, you don't have any comments on the personnel changes to the board, do you?

“No, Miss Clara. The factory was founded by Miss Scarlett, and as you are the successor, I naturally

obey the arrangement.”

Greyson smiled respectfully and immediately added.

“Since everyone is fine with it, let's move on to the second item!”

“Okay, the second topic is the appointment of the executive vice president of the company.

I, as chairman, have the right of first recommendation, right?!”

Clara said ably.

“Of course, but Miss Clara, you only have the 'recommendation right', and the specific appointment

should be based on strength.”

When core interests were involved, the two shareholders were suddenly tit-for-tat.

Clara turned her head, gave me a confident look and said,

“The person I recommend is Matteo Chan. Matteo's performance has been witnessed by everyone

these days. From procurement, to workshop production, and the issue of equity disputes, all of them

were resolved by him with his own efforts so I will give him this position.”

Zach and Bill naturally had no problem with it, but the group of people sitting with the second

shareholder instantly got rowdy.

“What kind of education does Matteo have?

We don't know about it.”

“That's right, he is too young.”

“The chairman is young and incapable, we accepted it. But the executive vice president is still young,

the factory Will be over sooner.”

As the unpleasant words floated throughout the room, I stepped forward, stood next to Clara and said.

“Mr. Greyson, who do you want to recommend, just say it. I can compete with him.”

Greyson raised eyebrows and complimented me hypocritically, saying,

“Good. If you are trained well for a few years, you may be able to take on a big job. By the way, I heard

that ‘General Grey’ is yours?”

He was pretty well-informed. I nodded and he continued.

“Miss Clara, are you really going to recommend this boy to compete for the Executive Vice President”?

“Yes. Mr. Greyson, where's the man you hired? Come out and meet everyone, too.”

Clara sounded confidently.

“Sure, but I have a premise, if I lose, I will immediately hand back 25% of the equity in my hand and

quit the company.”

Although Mr. Greyson had a smile on his face, his words were harsh.

“And what if I lose?”

Clara frowned slightly.

“Give me back 25%!”

Clearly, this was a power grab!

If Clara lose and ceded 25% of the shares, the second shareholder will become the “majority

shareholder”!

“Miss Clara, if you trust me, say yes to him!

Let's bet against him!”

This was the second shareholder's chance, but it was out chance to kick him out of the

company!