Caron Spencer is the largest shareholder of Spencer Group and the chairman of the board.
The board of directors of a publicly listed company usually ets once every quarter, right before the quarterly report to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
But if there are special circumstances, a eting can be called at any ti.
Caron Spencer, as chairman, decided to hold a eting, and the news was quickly conveyed.
At eight o’clock in the evening, the Spencer Group board mbers and Spring Spencer gathered in the small conference room at the Spencer Group headquarters.
Caron Spencer was the last to arrive.
He was seated in a wheelchair, pushed in by his secretary.
"Mr. Spencer, is your health still not better?"
"Brother Spencer, long ti no see, you look even better than before!"
"Brother Spencer is rejuvenated by happy events, everyone understands! Everyone understands!"
Most of the mbers of the board were old friends with Caron Spencer, friends for over a decade. Half an hour was spent cheerfully exchanging pleasantries.
A half-hour later, the formal eting began.
Caron Spencer frowned, looking displeased, and said, "Spring, tell your uncles how your visit to find the principal of the Capital City University went?"
This was sothing Spring Spencer didn’t handle well; she was frustrated that her father had brought it up at the board eting, causing her embarrassnt, increasing the pressure on her.
Yet the more pressure she felt, the more she couldn’t back down.
Spring Spencer took out the morandum she had prepared long ago, and with a bitter smile said, "Following the board’s authorization, our original plan was to establish a scholarship at Capital City University for underprivileged students."
"However, when I went to Capital City University and t their principal, they did not agree to the scholarship for underprivileged students and instead suggested building a library, which can be nad after the chairman."
As soon as she finished speaking, an older board mber said sarcastically, "Can’t handle a little thing like this, I say won should just get married and go ho to raise children. Competing for a al ticket with n, is it really possible?"
Spring Spencer looked at the board mber, knowing why he harbored resentnt.
This CFO position, he had been fighting for it for his son, but Spring Spencer returned to the country two years ago and took the position instead, naturally he was unhappy.
Spring Spencer didn’t mind, and professionally said, "This is the Spencer Group board eting, I ask board mbers to remain professional. Everyone’s comnts will be recorded."
The man, both embarrassed and angry, pointed at her and said, "What’s with your arrogance? How did you get this position, doesn’t everyone know?! — It’s because you have a good father!"
Spring Spencer grinned gracefully, "Indeed, we all rely on our abilities and our fathers to make a living. If you have sothing to complain about, bla your son’s father not being as capable as mine."
Ha-ha-ha—!
Everyone in the eting room laughed.
Even Caron Spencer, who had been stern-faced, curled his lips in approval, glancing admiringly at Spring Spencer, saying, "I apologize for making everyone laugh, Spring is mischievous."
He said to Spring Spencer again, "Just now you seed like an adult, in the next mont like a child, really behaving informally."
Spring Spencer felt very at ease in front of Caron Spencer. She even stole a mont to make a funny face, laughing as she said, "I’m the youngest, if I can bring so laughter to all my uncles, that’s an achievent for ."
"Alright, back to business." She coughed, putting away her smile, and said, "I want to ask the board mbers if you’re willing to donate this money to Capital City University to build a library."
Caron Spencer imdiately said, "It doesn’t need to be nad after , doing it in Spencer Group’s na is fine."
Within their board, there were several surnad Spencer, all old brothers from the Spencer clan.
When he said this, these few imdiately expressed agreent.
The majority of the remaining mbers were from the Rayner Clan, Caron Spencer’s wife’s family.
They were sowhat displeased but did not directly oppose, only evasively said, "Since Capital City University did not accept our donation to create a scholarship for underprivileged students, let’s put it on hold. Is there really a shortage of ways to spend money?"
In fact, this was no different from opposing, it was disagreent on building a library.
Spring Spencer looked at Caron Spencer, clearly having sothing to say.
Caron Spencer nodded slightly, motioning downward with his hand.
Everyone imdiately quieted down.
Spring Spencer smiled and said, "There’s one more thing I must let the uncles know; even though this donation was authorized by the board, my father has decided to take this money from my sister’s trust fund to return it to the company."
"Since this matter originally stemd from my sister, logically it’s most appropriate for her to cover the cost."
"Although the amount is quite significant, compared to Spencer Group’s reputation and unforeseen losses, this penalty should teach her a lesson, otherwise she will not rember it."
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