Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The citizens of Country Z are no pushovers!
These strong words were spread like wildfire by the media and on the internet, astounding countless people.
All those present when Wen Xinya spoke those words to those reporters were also touched.
Wen Xinya had used her own abilities to defend local brands and chased T-K Group out of Country Z, dealing that major enterprise a heavy blow. Her victory had inspired a whole slew of citizens.
Meanwhile, T-K Group had ended up a pariah—the media and the public repeatedly lambasted them, and their company reputation and brand image, painstakingly built over 70 years, collapsed nearly overnight. Their dominance over the markets was instantly wiped out as their sales figures plunged wildly.
Meanwhile, the huge legal compensation that T-K Group had to fork out was the final straw that broke the camel’s back.
The long-standing T-K Group had fallen from its high pedestal in the world of health supplements.
“Country Z’s health supplements market has finally endured through the threat of foreign takeovers.”
The members of the Health Supplements Association were all sitting in the meeting room. Their faces, which used to be so despondent and anxious, were now full of pride and elation. They were all excitedly discussing the victory over T-K Group.
“This victory is such a thrill. Not only did we manage to deal T-K Group a heavy blow, but we also raised the association’s profile and influence.”
“It’s all thanks to our chairman’s astuteness and leadership that we were able to win this takeover battle.”
“Yes, it’s all thanks to our chairman!”
“Our chairman is so great. She said that she would take down T-K Group in one week’s time, and she really did it!”
More than a month ago, faced with the provocations of the old-timers of the Health Supplements Association, she had thrown down her audacious claim that she would chase T-K Group out of Country Z in just one week’s time.
Most of the Health Supplements Association members felt her claim was impudent and arrogant.
No one believed she could do it.
In the end, T-K Group had really been driven to the edge of Country Z’s health supplements market in just one week’s time. Their previously high sales figures plunged straight down into the deep abyss.
One month later, Lanxin Company successfully won its lawsuit against T-K Group and dealt yet another major blow to the Group.
Luo Desen looked both astounded and admiring at the same time. “Miss Bella has led the association to successfully win this takeover battle. This is proof of her capabilities. I propose to nominate her as the official chairman of the Health Supplements Association.”
Bella!
The true identity of this now-famous name was Wen Xinya, the mistress of the Wen Family herself!
Up till now, no one knew of this fact.
This was an enigmatic and legendary figure.
“Yes! Although we have won the takeover battle, Country Z’s health supplements market also suffered greatly. In such dire times, only Miss Bella is able to hold the fort.”
Having won the takeover battle, the reputations of both Lanxin Company and Bella had soared high beyond reach.
With her capabilities, the Health Supplements Association would likewise flourish under her.
“Everyone hopes to see Miss Bella take on the role of chairman!”
“I second the motion to appoint Miss Bella as the chairman!”
“Only Miss Bella can take on this position!”
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The enthusiastic comments of approval now were totally different from the time when everyone tried to remove Wen Xinya from her post as acting chairman.
Many of them were in awe of Wen Xinya’s ability to win that takeover battle. They knew that after that victory, Bella’s name was now a formidable force in the business world.
Wen Xinya tapped her finger gently against the table.
The clear tapping noise was nearly drowned out by the fervent chatter in the meeting room, but somehow, it miraculously caused everyone in the room to fall into a unanimous silence. They all looked toward Wen Xinya.
Wen Xinya slowly rose from her seat. “I called for this meeting today to announce something to everyone here.”
She paused and placed a white envelope on the table.
There was a commotion the moment everyone saw the words on it.
Wen Xinya continued, “That day, I accepted the position of acting chairman for the association because of the danger the industry was facing, to defend against T-K Group’s takeover attacks. Now that T-K Group has already retreated from Country Z’s health supplements market, I should step down having successfully completed my mission.”
Placed right before everyone’s eyes was Wen Xinya’s letter of resignation from the position of acting chairman.
She never thought of taking responsibility for the whole Health Supplements Association of Country Z.
“I disagree. There are still many things that the Health Supplements Association has to accomplish. Only you can lead the association now.”
“Chairman, is this because you still hold a grudge against us for repeatedly trying to remove you as acting chairman previously?”
“I was too ignorant then and offended you. I hereby offer you my sincerest apologies. The Health Supplements Association really needs you!”
The meeting room was filled with agitated chatter.
Although there were still some people who didn’t like Wen Xinya’s brassy arrogance, they couldn’t deny her capabilities.
At this moment, who would dare go against Bella?
That would be as good as going against all the citizens of Country Z.
Wen Xinya raised one hand to halt everyone’s pleading. “Please don’t say anything anymore. I have already made up my mind. Looking at the current state of the local health supplements market, you need a leader who is more experienced to steer you through the next difficult times. I am not good enough to take on such a task.”
She gazed meaningfully toward Luo Desen.
The highly experienced Luo Desen, who had been chairman for the association for so many years earlier, was, without doubt, the best choice for chairman after she vacated the post.
Everyone in the meeting room continued to persuade her.
Wen Xinya was resolute. “From today onwards, I am no longer the acting chairman of the Health Supplements Association. I entreat everyone to elect the most appropriate person for this position. But of course, as a member of the association, both Lanxin Company and I will do our part and continue to work hard to prop up Country Z’s health supplements industry.”
Previously, Luo Desen had nominated her to be acting chairman. She owed him one.
Now she was making use of this situation to give him back his position—it could be considered a repayment of that favor.
Luo Desen was shocked.
Lanxin Company was at the top of its game now and it didn’t matter to them at all whether they had Wen Xinya as the association’s chairman. It was a totally different matter for NBJ. They suffered massive losses, and it would be a great boost to them if Luo Desen was the chairman.
Wen Xinya was returning his favor.
He couldn’t help feeling astounded. She was indeed a very impressive lady. Her magnanimity could put most men to shame.
Recommending Wen Xinya then was the best decision he had ever made in his life.
