Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The one who spoke was Fu Tingshen. He was from the same generation as Fu Tingyu and ranked second. He held the position of general manager of the Fu Enterprise in the company.
“Te also heard some rumors. Tingyu hasn’t returned for more than half a month. I don’t know if it’s true or false,” Fu Tingxu said in a low voice.
Fu Tingxu was ranked third in the family and was the deputy manager of Fu Enterprise.
“Rumors are 90% untrustworthy. I’ve seen recent company proposals and contracts with my own eyes. The handwriting and signatures do not lie.” Fu Tinggi was the executive director of the Fu Enterprise Group and the fifth son in the family.
“You’ll know later. Tingyu always comes in punctually.” Fu Tinghao looked like he was watching a good show as he glanced at the door of the conference room.
Everyone subconsciously looked at the conference room entrance. The moment they turned the look, they saw Shi Yan entering the room followed by Fu Tingyu’s special assistant. Fu Tingyu was nowhere to be seen. Instead, Fu Zhiheng walked into the room causing a hint of bewilderment to flash in
everyone’s eyes.
“Why is Fu Zhiheng in? Where is Tingyu?”
“This is the family meeting, It’s an important meeting and not an amusement park. Why Is Fu Zhiheng here?”
Shi Yan said nothing, He led Xiao Jiu to the main seat and said to Xiao Jiu, “Young Master Jiu, please take a seat.”
Xiao Jiu walked over to the main seat. He wasn’t in a hurry to sit down. Instead, he stood in front of the seat and looked at his elders with his unsullied black and white eyes.
“Hello, everyone. I’m Fu Zhiheng. Father didn’t come to the family meeting today but he gave me an important task. He wants me to take his place and host the annual family meeting. This is to train my courage and leadership skills. I am still young. If I speak rudely or inappropriately, I hope everyone
can show me some guidance.”
After Xiao Jiu finished speaking, he gave a deep bow and sat down in front of the main seat under everyone’s astonished and puzzled gazes.
This seat belonged to his father. Now that he was sitting in this seat, he could sense pressure mounting.
Although he knew how the family meeting worked and its theme, he was a little nervous. He couldn’t let his mother down, nor could he embarrass his father.
Fu Zhiheng was only four years old, but he didn’t show any signs of cowardice in front of so many people. Instead, he spoke clearly and sounded articulate, which surprised everyone.
After the surprise, there was confusion and anger.
“This is an important family meeting, not a child’s game. You’re just a kid. At your age, the only business you have is playing. Why would you need training? Go back and tell your father to come over”
Fu Tingshen’s voice was clearly filled with anger. The moment he placed his teacup on the conference table, it left a loud bang, The conference room was quiet to begin with, but it became even quieter.
“Xiao Jiu, this is an adult’s matter. You’re still a child, so I know you are just being mischievous. Why don’t you cut it out and get your father to come over? The family meeting is very important, understand?”
Fu Tinggi actually liked Xiao Jiu very much because Xiao Jiu was very intelligent and sensible. In particular, the way he spoke earlier was very similar to Fu Tingyu when he was young.
However, this was the family meeting that was held once a year. It was very important and could not be taken lightly.
Xiao Jiu glanced at Fu Tingshen and Fu Tinggi with an innocent smile on his face. “As the future heir, I have to look and learn more. Since this is a rare opportunity, my father asked me to come in his place. He simply hopes everyone can take the chance to guide me.”
“I think Tingyu really wants Xiao Jiu to learn more. He did not show up for the meeting and sent his son instead. Isn’t that a little too patronizing? Also, there is a rumor going on…” Fu Tinghao wanted to say something, but he was hesitant.
The doubt in Fu Tingshen’s eyes deepened on hearing this. “I understand that Tingyu wants to cultivate your ability, but he also has to prioritize things. How could he act so carelessly during such an important meeting? Since Tingyu let you come, why didn’t he show himself? Even when boy emperors
ascend to the throne, regents are appointed.”
Xiao Jiu said without the slightest change in his expression, “Uncle Tingshen, you make sense. That is why my father will be available over the phone to give the last say.”
Fu Tinghao asked quizzically, “Xiao Jiu, do you mean Tingyu will call over?”
Xiao Jiu replied, “When the meeting starts, I will call Father on his cell phone. This is completely in line with your suggestion about giving me supervision.”
Fu Tinghao couldn’t believe they could get Fu Tingyu on the phone. That rumor… “Then call Tingyu on his cell phone now and ask him if he really wants a child like you to host this family meeting.”
Xiao Jiu readily agreed. “No problem, Uncle Tinghao.”
Shi Yan took out his phone and handed it to Xiao Jiu. He took the phone and dialed his father’s number. After a short while, the call was answered. He deliberately put it on speaker.
“Father, the elders want to confirm if you are sure about letting me host such an important meeting.”
‘When Xiao Jiu made the call for interrogation, everyone’s eyes were on his phone, listening to the content of the call quietly.
After Xiao Jiu finished speaking, a deep, steady, and magnetic voice came from the other end of the phone.
“Everyone should have heard that my father brought me to the family meeting when I was four years old. Xiao Jiu is now four years old. I simply decided to let him go on his own to help make him braver. Do you have any objections?”
Fu Tinghao was stunned and couldn’t react for a long time after hearing this familiar voice.
How… How was this possible?
Didn’t they say Fu Tingyu’s fate was unknown?
How could he still pick up the phone?
Fu Tingshen remained calm. The moment they heard Fu Tingyu’s voice, he shot a glance at Fu Tinghao. Didn’t he say Fu Tingyu had gone missing?
He retracted his gaze and looked at the phone that Xiao Jiu was holding. He said, “Even if Xiao Jiu is four years old, we can’t let him host such an important meeting. Do you not care about this meeting, or are you looking down on us?”
“Eu Tingshen, you are his uncle, and Xiao Jiu is the future heir. Shouldn’t you encourage him to bravely face such an important occasion?”
The moment Fu Tingyu called him by his full name, his body stiffened, and a cold sweat began to break out on his back.
Fu Tingyu would only call him by his full name when he was angry. Moreover, he was very vengeful.
His boss, Fu Tingbo, was the best example.
In terms of ruthlessness, Fu Tingyu was comparable to Fu Beichen back in the day.
This was also the reason why Fu Tingshen, yearned badly for the position of the family head, but he had no chance.
‘When he heard the rumors of Fu Tingyu’s disappearance, he was filled with anticipation for this family meeting, but in the end… It was all for naught.
Fu Tingshen was somewhat indignant.
“Who else thinks that Xiao Jiu shouldn’t be sitting here?”
On the other end of the phone, Fu Tingyu’s deep voice rang in the air once again. It carried an icy chill that made people involuntarily feel reverent.
Fu Tinghao snapped out his thoughts. He stared at the phone in Xiao Jiu’s hand. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was gone just like that.
Xiao Jiu placed the phone on the conference table on the right-hand side. Then, he slowly said, “If everyone has no other objections, let the meeting begin..”
