Chapter 408 Seizing Power
As soon as Lin Wenlong finished speaking, the members of the Lin Family quickly agreed.
"Big brother is right, having a Helmsman is essential!"
This was Lin Wenbin, the second eldest, speaking.
"I also agree; such a large corporation can manage for a day or two, but it definitely won't work without a decision-maker for an extended period!"
This was someone from a collateral branch of the Lin Family speaking.
"What Wenlong just said is completely reasonable, and I fully support it with both hands!"
The speaker was an elder of the same generation as Old Master Lin and his half-brother.
Originally, Old Master Lin's generation in the Lin Family consisted of five brothers, but now only this elder and Old Master Lin remained.
Besides Old Master Lin, this elder probably carried the most weight in speaking out, considering his seniority!
With these three individuals speaking up, the rest also unanimously agreed with Lin Wenlong's opinion that the corporation must have a leader.
Essentially, this meant that they were proposing to elect a new president since the current president, Lin Ruoxue, was still in a coma.
Although Lin Ruoxue held absolute controlling shares in Belle Corporation, in such a large family as the Lin Family, the decisions of the family council take precedence over everything else!
If Lin Ruoxue refused to comply with the family council's decision, she would have to leave the Lin Family and no longer be part of it.
In such a case, there was not much anyone could do, as legally, everything was based on contracts. But how could someone as filial as Ruoxue possibly leave the Lin Family?
However, if she didn't want to leave the Lin Family, she would have to accept this reality, and more importantly, she would have to relinquish a part, or even a large portion, of her shares.
Of course, after Lin Ruoxue woke up, everyone could re-elect her as the president, but considering how enthusiastically these people responded to Lin Wenlong today, it was clear that Lin Wenlong had promised them substantial benefits. Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire
How could they possibly re-elect the clear-cut Lin Ruoxue, who had not offered them many personal benefits?
In face of such a collective will, even the Old Master had little he could do as poorly handling the situation could potentially lead to a rift in the Lin Family!
"Since everyone unanimously agrees that the corporation needs a decisive leader, and since Ruoxue is currently in a coma, we have no choice but to elect a new corporation president."
Lin Wenlong then modestly smiled:
"However, please don't pick me. I know my abilities and virtue are limited, so I voluntarily withdraw from consideration!"
Once Lin Wenlong said this, the members of the Lin Family quickly praised him for his noble integrity, regarding status and wealth as no more than dirt!
After modestly declining a couple of times, Lin Wenlong then announced that everyone could start voting and freely express their opinions.
"Why even bother to vote? In my opinion, apart from Lin Chao, who else in our family possesses the capability?"
Lin Wenbin, the second eldest, loudly said.
"Exactly, I also feel there's no more appropriate candidate than Chao."
The earlier speaker from the collateral branch added, who was also a well-respected person within the Lin Family's collateral branches.
"In my opinion, the family business should be handed over to Chao, especially since Chao is the eldest legitimate grandson. How can it be passed to a mere girl, moreover, Chao is also a graduate of a renowned business school?"
The elder of the same generation as Old Master Lin slowly said:
"He hasn't had the opportunity before, but I believe that if we let him do it, he certainly won't perform worse than Ruoxue."
These three had previously been the most active and were now eagerly promoting Lin Chao, evidently, because Lin Wenlong had promised them the most astonishing benefits!
Of course, this was under the premise that Lin Chao would become the new president of the Lin Corporation; otherwise, all would be in vain!
Afterward, the other members of the Lin Family also expressed their support, agreeing that Lin Chao should assume the new role of president of Belle Corporation!
"No, no, I am just a junior here, how can I shoulder such a big responsibility!"
In the past, even the Emperor had to perform the ritual of refusal three times, so how could Lin Chao possibly accept immediately just because everyone suggested it?
Even if it was just for show, he needed to put on an act!
"Little Chao, this isn't for you, it's for our Lin Family!"
"Yes, Little Chao, only when the group is in your hands can we all be at ease!"
"Little Chao, everyone is saying so, stop being modest now!"
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As everyone again expressed their stance that he was the undeniable choice for the new president, Lin Chao also stood up, looking somewhat reluctant, and said:
"Since everyone holds me in such high regard, I won't refuse any longer. If I don't perform well, you can replace me at any time!"
Although his facial expression remained calm, his heart was deeply stirred and extremely excited!
He had waited so long, and finally, the moment had arrived!
Lin Chao suddenly felt like he had become the master of his own fate!
"Oh, what's all the excitement about?"
Just then, a teasing voice came from outside the hall, followed immediately by a figure stepping through the doorway.
Upon seeing this figure, the expression of Lin Wenlong and his son changed drastically!
If there was anyone they dreaded meeting at the moment, it wasn't the elder patriarch or Lin Ruoxue, but this young man!
Because, facing the elder patriarch or Lin Ruoxue, they knew what to do, but against this mysterious young man, they felt utterly clueless.
Everyone from the Lin family of course recognized Su Chen, the son-in-law who had married into the family. Their greatest impression of him was that he was a skilled doctor, indeed very capable.
As for other impressions, there weren't many, because their encounters with Su Chen had been too few, merely a handful of meetings.
After entering, Su Chen casually dragged a chair from the side of the wall to the table and sat down, his face wearing a relaxed and easygoing smile.
He appeared as though he was visiting a familiar friend's house, without any restraint, very comfortable.
Once he had sat down, all eyes turned to him, displaying an awkward expression on their faces.
After all, he was Lin Ruoxue's husband, and what they were currently doing, plainly speaking, was usurping power from Lin Ruoxue, how could it not be awkward!
"Why is everyone looking at me?"
Su Chen lit a cigarette and smiled:
"Continue, wasn't the discussion quite lively just now? I heard the laughter from outside, let me in on the good news too."
"Well, Su Chen, we were having a family meeting, discussing some family matters,"
Lin Wenlong forced a smile and said.
"Oh, family matters? As a son-in-law who married into the family, I should be considered part of the family, right? I suppose you don't mind me listening in?"
Su Chen took a puff of his cigarette and exhaled a cloud of smoke as he spoke faintly...
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