The King of Urban Mercenaries
Chapter 357 - 357 357 Borrowing Gu's Sword to Eliminate the Traitor Fang Part 5

357: Chapter 357: Borrowing Gu’s Sword to Eliminate the Traitor Fang (Part 5) 357: Chapter 357: Borrowing Gu’s Sword to Eliminate the Traitor Fang (Part 5) “President Mu, forgive my frankness, but Vice Minister Lin’s experience is still shallow, and I fear he will have difficulty commanding respect.

It’s truly inappropriate for him to assume the role of CEO!”

Within the Zhonghai City Police Department, Shen Fanghua, who had requested a meeting with Mu Shanshan, voiced her opposition to Mu Shanshan’s intention to appoint Lin Fei as the CEO of Mu Group as soon as she regained her composure.

Although Shen Fanghua had firmly stood with Mu Shanshan many times during previous board meetings, this time she obviously could not continue to support Mu Shanshan’s decision.

As an executive director on the board of Mu Group and Shen Peini’s aunt, how could Shen Fanghua not be aware of what kind of work attitude Lin Fei had at the company?

If it were not for the clear knowledge of the marital relationship between Lin Fei and Mu Shanshan, just by looking at Lin Fei’s daily performance at work, Shen Fanghua might have been unable to resist the impulse to suggest that Mu Shanshan fire Lin Fei at the board meeting.

Shen Fanghua could understand Lin Fei holding the nominal position of vice minister in the Security Department out of respect for both Mu Shanshan and Mu Hong.

However, if Lin Fei were to become the company’s CEO, Shen Fanghua was clearly inclined to object.

After all, she was a company director with a significant amount of shares in Mu Group.

Knowing exactly what Lin Fei’s work attitude was, even if she did not consider the overall interests of the company, Shen Fanghua obviously had to think about her own wealth.

This was also the reason why, if someone else from Mu Group, even if Shen Peini herself, had suggested Lin Fei become the CEO, Shen Fanghua might have been outraged.

“Director Shen, can you think of someone more suitable than Lin Fei to replace me as CEO?”

Shen Fanghua’s blunt opposition and even the implicit contradiction in her words were not lost on Mu Shanshan.

She knew her family affairs best; as Lin Fei’s wife, she was probably more aware than anyone of his lazy demeanor at work.

Yet, Mu Shanshan had intentionally decided to let Lin Fei, her nominal husband, replace her as the CEO.

It wasn’t because she wanted to recklessly abandon everything, but because only by doing so could she stabilize the emerging chaos within Mu Group to the greatest extent.

Ling Weiwei was undoubtedly capable, and she was Mu Shanshan’s most trusted subordinate, but in the end, she was only the head of the General Affairs Department—a professional manager, to be precise.

But Lin Fei was different.

Once the marriage between Lin Fei and Mu Shanshan became public, with the status of being Mu Shanshan’s husband, with Mu Shanshan being detained at the police station, Lin Fei would have sufficient reason to act as CEO on her behalf.

“I still think it’s not appropriate.

President Mu, you must be more aware of Vice Minister Lin’s performance at work than I am.

It’s better to wait for the Chairman to return to the country than to risk entrusting the company to Vice Minister Lin.”

Despite knowing that Lin Fei was the most suitable to replace Mu Shanshan in the CEO role to stabilize the company at this crucial moment, Shen Fanghua was still reluctant to agree.

“There are definitely many areas where Lin Fei falls short in his work.

I never intended to fully hand over the company to him.”

“Do you mean—”

“He’ll be the CEO, but he won’t make decisions.”

Mu Shanshan’s intention was simple: she wanted Lin Fei to serve as a figurehead to stabilize the company’s image.

The daily operations and critical decisions would still rely on Ling Weiwei and the other executives.

In summary, Mu Shanshan was not placing her hopes on Lin Fei to lead Mu Group to create any sort of impressive achievements.

“But,” Mu Shanshan needed Lin Fei to be nothing more than a “figurehead president.”

“If it’s just that, I’d be agreeable.

However, given Vice Minister Lin’s temperament, I’m worried he might not agree.”

Once she understood Mu Shanshan’s true intentions, Shen Fanghua’s opposition considerably diminished.

Despite this, Shen Fanghua was still somewhat anxious about whether Lin Fei would obediently play the part of a “figurehead president.”

“He doesn’t need to agree, Director Shen, you just need to make the announcement publicly.”

Clearly aware of her husband Lin Fei’s indolent nature, how could Mu Shanshan expect him to willingly agree to be a “figurehead president”?

Nevertheless, Mu Shanshan apparently had no intention of seeking Lin Fei’s consent.

Her aim was simply to use her husband Lin Fei’s name to temporarily stabilize the company.

Whether Lin Fei agreed was actually not important, as long as Shen Fanghua made the announcement in the name of Mu Group’s board of directors, Mu Shanshan’s objective would have been achieved.

“Is it somewhat—improper to do this?”

“As a member of the company, he has an obligation to contribute to the company.”

One couldn’t blame Mu Shanshan for disregarding her husband Lin Fei’s personal feelings—who asked Lin Fei to be her husband?

Usually, when Lin Fei idled around at the company, they let it slide.

Now, however, with her trapped in an interrogation room, Lin Fei, as her husband, ought to share some of her worries.

Of course, the reason why she considered making her husband Lin Fei take her place as the company president wasn’t without the intention of using it as a chance to cultivate Lin Fei and inspire his ambition.

If Lin Fei could truly be moved by her misfortune, understand the need to strive for improvement, and work diligently, then it wouldn’t be completely unacceptable for Mu Shanshan to let him keep the position of president.

Unbeknownst to her, Lin Fei’s significance in Mu Shanshan’s heart had gradually come to equal that of the entire Mu Group, even subtly surpassing it.

If this trend were to continue, it wouldn’t be completely impossible for Mu Shanshan to give up her position as president for Lin Fei’s sake in the future and contentedly become a dedicated wife and mother at home.

“Since President Mu has made your stance clear, should something unpredictable occur, I’ll follow through.”

Recognizing Mu Shanshan’s firm resolve and considering the marital relationship between Lin Fei and Mu Shanshan, Shen Fanghua didn’t feel it was her place to say much.

After all, Mu Shanshan’s decision could, to a certain extent, be seen as a private family matter between her and Lin Fei.

After confirming that Lin Fei would take over as the interim president should Mu Shanshan not be released on bail, Shen Fanghua chatted with Mu Shanshan for a few more moments.

Seeing that the time was about right, she didn’t linger any longer and stood up to leave.

Shortly after Shen Fanghua left the Zhonghai City Police Station, a new model Jaguar drove in through the gates of the police station.

The new Jaguar sedan entered the precinct and slowly came to a stop.

Dressed in a white Armani casual outfit, the handsome and spirited Fang Wenxi, with a faint smile on his lips, stepped out of the car.

Guided by several police officers, he leisurely walked towards the interrogation room where Mu Shanshan was being held…