Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 991: Voting Decision (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 991: Chapter 991: Voting Decision (Please Subscribe)

At this moment, in the President’s office of the Zhenbei Group Greater China Region Headquarters,

Xiahou Qi was surveying the gathering.

Before him, ten Senior Affairs Officers!

Regional heads and Senior Affairs Officers, two major groups, together made up the highest management level of the Zhenbei Group’s Greater China Region.

These before him, were essentially half the empire of the Zhenbei Group’s Greater China Region!

And what they were currently discussing was the position of the future Candidate Great Affairs Officer, who would eventually sit among them.

Given recent circumstances, adjustments also had to be made to the finer details.

The topic at hand was "age and experience."

Throughout the process, Xiahou Qi spoke very little, leaving the discussion to the ten officers.

"I believe that to become a Great Affairs Officer, one must have mature temperament and extensive experience; candidates should be at least forty years old!"

One person declared without yielding.

This man, around fifty years old, had dense hair mingled with grey. He had an imposing appearance, but there was a forceful intensity between his brows and eyes.

It was hard to imagine, at this age, he still possessed such sharpness.

His presence seemed to overshadow everyone else where he sat.

And his seat was second only to Shen Peisheng.

Great Affairs Officer Fang Beijun was the second in rank among the Senior Affairs Officers, just after Shen Peisheng!

The ranking of the Senior Affairs Officers was not solely based on age, but a variety of comprehensive indices including experience and performance.

Of course, what was most important was the approval of all the Senior Affairs Officers, as well as Xiahou Qi’s approval.

At this point, Fang Beijun’s suggestion directly blocked the current two most popular figures—Bai Xiaosheng and Lin Yu!

Effectively barring these two from even being candidates for Senior Affairs Officer.

Shen Peisheng smiled at him, "Beijun, focusing just on age seems inappropriate. In ancient times, there were numerous examples of youths who became marquises or chancellors. With such a sweeping rule, aren’t we simply ranking by age?"

With that, Shen Peisheng glanced at the other Senior Affairs Officers with a smile.

Those officers were older than Fang Beijun but ranked lower.

Shen Peisheng’s glance was both a hint and a warning.

Fang Beijun’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he quickly smiled, "Sir Shen is right, it was just a suggestion. Since Sir Shen has a different opinion, we can certainly discuss it. Since the topic is about the age and experience of the Candidate Great Affairs Officer, why don’t we combine the two? Let’s ease the age requirement and add an experience condition. Three years—candidates must have served as an Affairs Officer for more than three years. How’s that?"

From the start, Fang Beijun had no intention of blocking Lin Yu.

Because that would mean challenging Shen Peisheng!

Although Fang Beijun was ranked second, he wouldn’t dare to directly confront the top-ranked Shen Peisheng.

The reason he purposefully excluded Lin Yu was to give Shen Peisheng an opportunity to speak, and then he could take the chance to return the favor.

After all, Shen Peisheng would then owe him a favor and would not oppose his next proposal.

And Fang Beijun’s second point sounded reasonable and incidentally kept Bai Xiaosheng on the outside!

Thus, it was also beneficial for Lin Yu!

With the previous favor in mind, Fang Beijun believed that Shen Peisheng would not stand in his way.

"This way, Bai Xiaosheng, that greenhorn, will be cut off from the Candidate Senior Affairs Officer race!" Fang Beijun thought with a vicious smile.

As a Great Affairs Officer, he naturally had access to the performance records of the Affairs Officers, and Bai Xiaosheng was on par with Lin Yu.

If Bai Xiaosheng found something incriminating on Lu Zhixin, he might surpass Lin Yu and become the Candidate Great Affairs Officer.

Fang Beijun wouldn’t allow such a scenario to unfold.

"Bai Xiaosheng, you mess with my people, I’ll cut off your future – seems fair, right?" Fang Beijun thought with a sneer.

"Great Official Beijun, is this three-year restriction really necessary?"

This time, before Shen Peisheng could respond, Haofeng Great Affairs Officer, who was the lowest-ranked among them, spoke up first.

"Oh? Does Haofeng Great Affairs Officer disagree?" Fang Beijun leaned slightly to the side, relying comfortably against the chair, and asked in a measured tone.

Even though this Li Haofeng was a newly promoted Great Affairs Officer, he was very close to Elder Xia, and Fang Beijun did not underestimate him.

But he didn’t fear him!

"Earlier, Sir Shen also mentioned that judging by age alone is unfair. Otherwise, why do we need performance evaluations? The Affairs Officers could simply be ranked by age. I agree with that!"

Li Haofeng, though honest and upright, wasn’t foolish in such a situation. By publicly agreeing with Shen Peishen’s viewpoint, he immediately eliminated the possibility that Fang Beijun could later use Shen Peishen to refute him.

He was also showing Shen Peishen a sign of respect.

In that setting, there was a hint of the need for diplomatic tact. Every word and action had to be considered carefully.

"However, if we set a three-year minimum, aren’t we excluding many who are more capable? For instance, Bai Xiaosheng! His achievements over the past year have been extraordinary and visible to all. Moreover, every one of his actions has been impeccable."

Li Haofeng said, "Even I must admit that I could only achieve that level of performance."

"If we strictly enforce a three-year rule without exception, denying him even the opportunity, I’m afraid it will attract criticism from the other Affairs Officers."

Li Haofeng reminded them.

Fang Beijun snorted through his nostrils, "Who would dare criticize the decisions made by the higher-ups? Let them stand before me and say it; I want to see for myself!"

"Haofeng Great Affairs Officer, you need to adjust to the authority of the Great Affairs Officer quickly, especially when the ten of us and Mr. Xia make a decision together, that is the final resolution!"

"Are we supposed to consider whether the staff below us might have different perspectives or disagreements whenever we are about to make a decision in the future?"

"Ridiculous!"

Fang Beijun’s blunt words made Li Haofeng’s face darken slightly.

"In any case, I retain my opinion on this matter!" said Li Haofeng.

"May I have a word, gentlemen?"

Sitting next to Li Haofeng, Zheng Honghu spoke with a smile, "Both sides have their points, but this is an internal discussion, presided over by Elder Xia. Everyone should feel free to express their views, whether they are for or against."

Zheng Honghu seemed neutral, but he was actually supporting Li Haofeng.

"What do you suggest then, Great Official Zheng Honghu?" Fang Beijun asked with a sly smile.

Did he have an ally? Did Fang Beijun think he had no supporters?!

"In my view, since there’s a disagreement, why not — vote on it?" Zheng Honghu suggested, smiling.

Voting?

Fang Beijun was taken aback and glanced at Shen Peishen.

The latter, as always, showed no expression, neither supporting nor opposing.

Fang Beijun glanced at the others; some looked at him, while others looked down, deep in thought.

"If there is a disagreement, then let’s vote. The ten Great Affairs Officers should vote," Xiahou Qi suddenly spoke after having been silent.

As the president of the Greater China Region Headquarters voiced his opinion, everyone naturally complied.

"Very well, I’ll make the gracious move this time. Those who do not support adding the ’three-year’ requirement, please raise your hand," Fang Beijun said.

This time, he wanted the opposition to show their stance first.

Fang Beijun thought to himself, everyone present is wise. Would they want a young, fearless upstart like Sheng to become his equal and disrupt the balance?!

Besides, Shen Peishen wouldn’t add a competitor for his own favorite student!

With Shen Peishen standing by him, could the opposition win?

Fang Beijun waited with a sneer.

Li Haofeng was the first to raise his hand, followed by a chuckling Zheng Honghu, then the third person, the fourth person...

When the fifth person raised a hand, Fang Beijun frowned, but then the person announced, "I abstain!"

Fang Beijun felt a surge of relief and became confident.

As long as they were not supporters, that was fine!

Seeing no more hands raised, Fang Beijun’s lips curled up in a confident smile.

They lost, Li Haofeng and his group lost!

Four people, how could they win against the remaining five?!

Just as Fang Beijun was reveling in his moment, Shen Peishen raised his hand.

"This old man also does not support it!"