Qiao Family.
Located in the comrcial center of Qingcheng, a building over twenty stories high—not particularly tall.
Given the current scale of the Qiao Family, it’s no longer among the top-ranking companies in Qingcheng.
But this building, constructed decades ago, is laden with age and wear, bearing witness to the Qiao Family’s past glory.
Elder Qiao’s car, followed closely by Qiao Rui’s, arrived at the foot of the Qiao Family building.
As soon as Elder Qiao appeared, the receptionist was startled.
Panicking, she dialed upstairs.
Elder Qiao swept her with a cold glance, "Who are you calling?"
The receptionist’s face turned pale with fright.
"Chairman, I-I was informing President Qiao."
"That’s unnecessary," Elder Qiao said sternly. "From now on, this young President Qiao here will succeed in exercising the company’s authority."
He pointed to Qiao Rui for the receptionist to see. "Do you now understand who you should be serving?"
The receptionist glanced at Qiao Rui—young, stunningly beautiful—but maybe... just a useless beauty?
A trace of doubt flickered in her expression.
Qiao Rui’s gaze was sharp, locking onto the receptionist’s eyes.
The receptionist shuddered internally, thinking: This new young President Qiao has such an imposing presence—perhaps an arrogant spoiled princess?
Gai Yin stepped forward, cast her an icy glance, and spoke in a low, heavy tone, "Focus on your duties. Don’t ddle where you shouldn’t."
Elder Qiao led Qiao Rui toward the elevator.
Gai Yin threw the receptionist a chilling glance before following them to the elevator.
The current president of the Qiao Family is Qiao Junxian, who is Qiao Xiang’s father.
Being the eldest son of the Qiao Family, he’s been in control of the company for years.
Which is why it’s fallen into such a state.
Even after Elder Qiao warned him last ti, this President Qiao showed no restraint and beca even more reckless.
Elder Qiao has already lost all hope in him.
The president’s office was located on the top floor, and by the ti the elevator arrived, Qiao Junxian had already stepped out of his office to greet them.
As soon as Qiao Rui saw Qiao Junxian, she said to Elder Qiao, "Well, that receptionist is quite dedicated to her role; she inford my uncle after all."
Elder Qiao frowned. "Do you want to replace her?"
"No," Qiao Rui chuckled. "Anyone that loyal to my uncle, I’ll recruit for my own use."
Elder Qiao gave Qiao Rui a glance, his eyes briefly glowing with approval. "Leverage each person’s strengths; there’s no one who cannot be put to use."
Qiao Rui smiled. "Grandfather, you’re absolutely right."
The issue is, if people aren’t utilized properly, the outco falls short.
However, among the several uncles of the Qiao Family, each one is like a runaway horse—hard to reign in.
"Dad, why are you here?" Qiao Junxian ignored Qiao Rui entirely, addressing only Elder Qiao, "If there was sothing, you could’ve asked to co over; no need for you to make the trip yourself."
"You should know very well why I’m here. Didn’t the receptionist already report to you?" Elder Qiao replied gravely.
Qiao Junxian’s expression shifted, and he forced a smile. "Dad, let’s go to the president’s office to talk."
"Alright. From today onwards, you’re suspended." Elder Qiao said coldly.
"Dad!" Qiao Junxian hadn’t expected his father to say that right here in the hallway.
His pride was instantly shattered.
Everyone in the president’s office turned to look, many of them scared witless.
The president was suspended.
Elder Qiao is hitting hard this ti.
"Don’t call ’Dad!’" Elder Qiao snapped. "In the company, there are no personal relationships."
"Yes, Chairman." Qiao Junxian quickly corrected himself, lowering his voice, "Can we discuss this in a eting? Suspending so suddenly—if word gets out, how can I still hold my head high?"
"With the way you’ve been running the company, do you even deserve to hold your head high?" Elder Qiao said coldly. "You’re suspended. Pack up your things and go ho to reflect."
"Chairman!" Stunned, Qiao Junxian glanced angrily at his father, and his gaze fell on Qiao Rui, filled with hostility.
Qiao Rui calmly t his enraged stare without flinching in the slightest.
Seeing Qiao Rui’s unwavering deanor, Qiao Junxian only grew angrier.
"If I leave, who takes my place?" Qiao Junxian shot back.
Elder Qiao replied flatly, "Whoever takes over has nothing to do with you."
"Don’t I have the right to know?" Qiao Junxian pressed, unwilling to accept it. "Is it Qiao Rui?"
Elder Qiao remained silent.
Qiao Junxian imdiately sneered. "Ha! That little girl—just because she has a bit of money, she can casually replace ?"
"Yes," Elder Qiao said bluntly, his tone heavy. "You don’t have the funds to turn the tide. The position of president belongs to the capable."
"Even if you’re replacing , she’s nothing but a brat—how can she qualify? I won’t accept it." Qiao Junxian declared sharply.
"Send Qiao Junxian out!" Elder Qiao ordered. The security guards who had followed up were terrified.
No one had expected Elder Qiao to bring them upstairs to throw out President Qiao.
After all, President Qiao had been the company’s boss for years—who would dare act against him?
The security guards exchanged nervous glances, none daring to move.
Elder Qiao glanced at Qiao Rui.
Qiao Rui t the elder’s gaze.
The tense mont broke as Qiao Rui suddenly giggled, her laughter dissipating the heavy atmosphere.
She said, "Grandpa, if I personally throw Uncle out, it’d really be like my sister said—like scrapping over turf in the village."
"Are you afraid?" Elder Qiao glared at Qiao Rui.
Qiao Rui nodded solemnly. "Since Grandpa has commanded, Gai Yin, please escort President Qiao out—make sure not to be too forceful, lest we accidentally deliver him to King Yan prematurely."
As she spoke, Qiao Rui helped Elder Qiao to the side, clearing the stage for Gai Yin to act.
"Understood!" Gai Yin smiled faintly, stepping forward.
Seeing the woman brought by Qiao Rui approach him, Qiao Junxian froze. "What do you think you’re doing?"
"If President Qiao doesn’t leave on his own, I’ll have no choice but to send you off myself," Gai Yin said coolly.
"You wouldn’t dare!" Qiao Junxian scoffed, doubting her capabilities but undeniably tense.
After all, Qiao Rui wouldn’t have brought this woman unless she was formidable.
Moreover, Qiao Junxian had heard from Qiao Xiang about Qiao Rui’s actions in Liancheng, and he was increasingly wary of her.
Gai Yin wasted no ti. Her clear eyes scanned the room as she seized Qiao Junxian’s arm.
Qiao Junxian imdiately resisted, shoving her, "Let’s see who dares lay hands on !"
But as he shoved her, Gai Yin yanked his arm and executed a flawless over-the-shoulder throw, slamming him to the ground.
"Hiss!"
"Ahhh!"
A collective gasp filled the president’s office.
Qiao Junxian, however, let out a wretched scream like a dying pig.
Elder Qiao glanced down at his disgraced son and said, "Throw him out."
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