klisemfg Chapter 197 Li Yuan's Identity Is Questioned Again
Chapter 197 Li Yuan's Identity Is Questioned Again
After Li Yuan served as chairman for so many years, her colleagues once again questioned her identity as the former chairman and began to discuss it.
On a bright, sunny day, the Li Group's building stood tall in the heart of the city, its glass curtain wall reflecting dazzling light. The Li Group was a renowned name in the industry, with operations spanning across the globe and tens of thousands of employees.
Li Yuan, with her neat short hair and eyes radiating competence and confidence, strode into the company building. The crisp, powerful sound of her high heels clicking on the floor seemed to announce her return. She expected a warm welcome, but the lively discussion emanating from the conference room made her stop in her tracks.
"Do you think Li Yuan is really the former chairman's biological daughter? Something seems off about her." A young voice broke the silence in the conference room.
“That’s right. I’d never really heard of the former chairman having a daughter like this before. There’s definitely something fishy going on here,” another chimed in.
Li Yuan frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure rising in her heart. At this moment, General Manager Chen's slightly authoritative voice rang out: "Everyone, stop speculating. Chairman Li is indeed the former chairman's biological daughter. That's absolutely true."
"Sister Chen, how can you be so sure? You can't just say it without proof." Someone retorted, unconvinced.
"Yeah, Sister Chen, you weren't bribed, were you? You're speaking up for her." As soon as these words were spoken, a burst of laughter erupted in the conference room.
Li Yuan took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and walked in. All eyes instantly focused on her, and the conference room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Li Yuan glanced around at everyone, a faint smile on her face, and said, "What, I've only been gone a few days, and you're already starting to doubt my identity?"
One of the bolder employees stood up and said, "Chairman Li, it's not that we're deliberately suspecting you, it's just that this is all too sudden. If you weren't the former chairman's biological daughter, you probably wouldn't be sitting in this chairman's position."
Li Yuan looked at him, a sharp glint in her eyes: "Don't you trust me at all? Do you have to have some kind of blood relationship to be the chairperson?"
Just as the atmosphere reached an impasse, a familiar sound of footsteps approached. Li Yuan's father, the former chairman, Mr. Li, and his wife hurriedly entered the conference room. Although Mr. Li had retired from the limelight, his authoritative aura remained undiminished. As soon as he entered, he loudly proclaimed, "What are you all discussing here?"
Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to utter a sound. Old Master Li looked at them and said sternly, "Gentlemen, I used to be your chairman, and now, in such a short time, she's your chairman. I'm going to make this clear to everyone today: she is the biological daughter of my deceased second brother and sister-in-law. Although she's not my biological daughter, my wife and I raised her for over twenty years. What's the difference between that and having a biological daughter?"
Li Yuan's mother chimed in, "Yes, we've watched Yuan Yuan grow up. People will gradually come to understand her character."
Grandpa Li continued, “Look at her. Her first marriage produced a daughter, Li Shiqing, and she later divorced her ex-husband, Wang Qiang. Now she’s married to Liu Xuan, and they have two more children, Liu Yixin and Liu Qicheng. My granddaughter, Li Shiqing, is a marketing manager at a subsidiary company, and she’s doing an excellent job. My second granddaughter is a makeup artist hired by the actress Guli, and her skills are top-notch. My grandson is in university, and he has a bright future ahead of him. Tell me, with such a family and such a background, what else could you possibly doubt?”
At this moment, a young employee muttered softly, "But, this is still different from a biological child..."
Old Master Li glared and said, "How is it different? Feelings are cultivated over time. Can't you see the hard work Yuanyuan has put into the company over the years? Just because of a blood relationship, you deny all her efforts?"
Li Yuan looked at her father, her heart filled with emotion. She stepped forward and said, "Dad, Mom, thank you. However, I also want to tell everyone that whether I can be a good chairperson depends not on blood ties, but on my abilities. I will prove it to everyone with my actions."
Old Master Li nodded and said to everyone, "From now on, you all need to work hard and respect your chairman. If anyone goesssips again, don't blame me for being impolite."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and the atmosphere in the meeting room eased somewhat. Li Yuan knew that this was just the beginning, and the road ahead was long. She would use her abilities to completely dispel everyone's doubts and lead the Li Group to a more glorious tomorrow.
From then on, Li Yuan arrived at the company early every day and was the last to leave. She gained a deep understanding of the company's various businesses and worked overtime with the employees to overcome difficulties. Gradually, the employees discovered that although the new chairman was young, she was indeed very capable.
Once, the company received a large project with a tight deadline and heavy workload, putting everyone under immense pressure. Li Yuan personally led the team, working through the night with the project members to develop a solution. During the discussion, someone proposed a seemingly good idea, but Li Yuan astutely pointed out the risks involved.
“While this idea seems very creative, market feedback and cost estimates suggest that its implementation may encounter many problems. We cannot only focus on immediate benefits and ignore potential risks,” Li Yuan patiently explained.
Everyone agreed that it made a lot of sense. After several days and nights of hard work, they finally came up with a perfect solution and successfully won the project. The successful completion of this project significantly improved the company's performance and made the employees look at Li Yuan with new respect.
As time went on, Li Yuan's prestige within the company grew steadily. Those who had once doubted her were now completely convinced of her abilities. Under Li Yuan's leadership, the Li Group flourished, becoming a leading enterprise in the industry. And Li Yuan, through her own strength, wrote her own legendary story.