The Amazing son in law Chapter 6872
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One individual raised a concern, stating, “President Pei, Jacob lacks both the necessary business skills and integrity. We’ve finally managed to remove him, and we cannot allow his return under any circumstances!” Others nodded in agreement.
Their animosity towards Jacob was palpable; they were equally fearful of the potential threat he posed to their current positions if he were to come back.
President Pei responded with a sense of resignation, “Let me put it this way. Master Don Albert’s influence is well recognized in Aurous Hill. If we disregard his words on Jacob’s behalf, he may very well take matters into his own hands. Who among us can withstand that kind of pressure?!”
Everyone exchanged glances, the weight of the situation sinking in.
Master Don Albert was indeed a formidable force.
Moreover, there were whispers suggesting he had ties to the Wade family in Eastcliff, which would greatly enhance his access to resources and connections. If he decided to orchestrate a personnel shift within the Calligraphy and Painting Association, it would likely pose no challenge.
At that moment, Huang Qiuyun interjected: “Everyone is aware that Jacob previously held the position of executive vice president, and the charges against him were never formally defined by the judicial system. Thus, it’s technically not a scandal, merely a rumor. Should Master Don Albert decide to intervene on his behalf and facilitate his return to the executive vice presidency, I fear we could all find ourselves back where we started.”
Huang Qiuyun’s comments immediately heightened the tension in the room.
Aside from President Pei, everyone else had directly benefited from Jacob’s departure. If Jacob were to be reinstated, they would revert to their former roles, rendering their recent promotions meaningless.
Recognizing the shift in atmosphere, President Pei addressed the group, “For the sake of everyone involved, I will do my utmost to prevent Jacob’s reinstatement. My current plan is to find him a director’s position. If we can satisfy Master Don Albert with this arrangement, we can minimize our losses.”
At the mention of Jacob being appointed as director, Xiao Liu voiced his concern, “Chairman Pei, if Jacob becomes the director, does that mean I will have to give up my position?”
President Pei reassured him, “Xiao Liu, while it may seem I’m asking you to relinquish your role, it doesn’t necessarily mean you will lose your position. If your current role doesn’t meet their expectations, we can always look to elevate it.”
Continuing, President Pei emphasized, “We all need to come together on this. Regardless of who steps down, it’s for the collective good of everyone here. We must remember this favor and find a chance to reciprocate later.”
Everyone nodded in agreement, realizing there seemed to be no better alternative at this point.
Chairman Pei then turned to Xiao Liu, “If you’re on board with this, I’d like to start with your position. If giving your role to Jacob satisfies him, we can consider this matter resolved. We will all remember your generosity. When the time comes for a transfer order, my position will open up for the executive vice president role, and others will be elevated accordingly. Rest assured, the vacant vice president position will be reserved for you, allowing you to skip over Jacob, the director, and directly ascend to vice president!”
Hearing this, Xiao Liu felt a wave of relief. He understood that Chairman Pei’s upcoming promotion would necessitate giving up the vice presidency. Moreover, by agreeing to this arrangement, he could secure favors from both the chairman and the vice presidents, a significant advantage. Thus, sacrificing his position for Jacob seemed acceptable to him. With this in mind, Xiao Liu confidently declared, “Chairman Pei, since this is a sacrifice for the greater good, I, Liu Haitao, willingly offer my position to Jacob!”
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