Chapter 2979 - 2060: Not Quite So_2

Chapter 2979: Chapter 2060: Not Quite So_2

Perros also aims to "limit the damage" in time, not wanting to see Mr. Role’s image plummet in the eyes of the crowd.

With the chairman of the board speaking, how could Role not listen?

He immediately nodded with a smile and said to everyone, "In the future, if given the chance, I will share and communicate more with all of you."

This concluding remark from Role was anything but humble.

From beginning to end, Role’s tone and posture were held extremely high, as if besides Acting Chairman Bai Xuanyu and Wen Yan from the Inspection Department, the vice directors here were merely his equals, while everyone else was just subordinates who needed to listen.

This was exactly what made him so annoying.

Once Role concluded, the vice directors wore faint smiles and were the first to applaud lightly.

The business presidents and department executives present also joined in the applause, which was even more enthusiastic than at the highlights of Role’s speech.

Role even had the illusion that he had delivered an excellent performance.

The microphone was handed to Bai Xiaosheng, and Wen Yan smiled and announced, "Next, let’s have Vice Director Bai Xiaosheng speak."

Bai Xiaosheng brought the microphone to his mouth and, smiling, said a short sentence to the crowd, "Hello everyone, I’m the newly appointed Vice Director Bai Xiaosheng."

"Wow!"

Instantly, thunderous applause erupted all around!

Even Bai Xiaosheng was taken aback.

The crowd’s demeanor shifted away from its doldrums, as if strength had returned, or perhaps they were channeling their emotions, clapping with gusto.

Role, who initially thought his speech had won wild applause, had his smile suddenly freeze as he glanced at Bai Xiaosheng, his eye twitching slightly.

What did this kid say to deserve such a roaring ovation right off the bat! Not only was Role displeased, but he was very uncomfortable.

Perros maintained a calm expression, smiling at Bai Xiaosheng.

His investigation indicated that Bai Xiaosheng had extremely good relations within the management, which seemed to confirm that the findings were accurate...

Such a person, who previously supported the board entering the management, must definitely be wooed significantly.

As Bai Xiaosheng waited for the applause to taper off, he said with a smile, "I believe most of those present know me. I’ve climbed the ranks from Executive President to where I am today, each step taken alongside you all, never without your help, and I first want to thank you for your assistance and support."

Bai Xiaosheng’s words had many feeling a surge of emotion.

Indeed, numerous individuals had witnessed firsthand, or even participated in Bai Xiaosheng’s growth all along, that sense of connection truly unparalleled.

Thus, applause erupted once more like thunder.

Bai Xiaosheng had no choice but to pause, waiting for the clapping to diminish a bit before continuing.

"Today, although I’ve become the group’s Vice Director, in my eyes, it’s merely a change of position, a shift in duties. I am still that Bai Xiaosheng who needs every one of you, willing to work alongside you."

These seemingly polite words were in fact Bai Xiaosheng’s fundamental principles put into action.

Since Bai Xiaosheng took office, he never positioned himself aloof as a Vice Director. Everything remained as usual, and so much so that people outside the office could momentarily forget Bai Xiaosheng was Vice Director.

Regarding this aspect, a vast majority of those present were quite fond of him.

Thus, Bai Xiaosheng once more received overwhelming applause.

Role stood to the side, glowering, utterly confused about what was so good about Bai Xiaosheng’s words, what was more exciting than his own!

This level compared to his own was like heaven and earth!

Two shallow sentences, yet they’re so well-received?!

Was this arranged by someone, or were the management leaders doing it deliberately!

Role’s heart was itching with resentment.

In the crowd, Blanche watched Bai Xiaosheng with bright eyes and a smiling face, unexpectedly realizing just how popular Bai Xiaosheng was at headquarters.

Yet she also thought that for someone as outstanding as Bai Xiaosheng, being welcomed was surely expected...

"Today, I don’t plan to engage in long speeches with everyone, because gaining recognition relies not only on words but actions too. I welcome everyone’s supervision in the future."

"Finally, I must again express my thanks for everyone’s long-standing support."

With these words, Bai Xiaosheng bowed deeply towards the crowd.

Bai Xiaosheng’s words when compared to Role’s lofty rhetoric were frankly plain.

Even, hardly worth mentioning.

Though Bai Xiaosheng’s speech was simply so, a few words in total, it was brief yet comprehensive, expressing gratitude, respect, and commitment to work, forming a stark contrast to Role’s lengthy, foot-binding speech.

As Bai Xiaosheng handed back the microphone, applause erupted, reaching a new height, even surpassing that given to Perros and Bai Xuanyu.

In the crowd, Blanche couldn’t help but smile and energetically clap as well, without knowing why, just on the impulse to clap for Bai Xiaosheng.

In front of Perros, he couldn’t help but glance at the audience, smiling and clapping.

In Perros’s view, Bai Xiaosheng had skillfully grasped the mood of the scene, effectively using his opponent’s "mistakes."

Perhaps Bai Xiaosheng had originally prepared a decent script but threw it all away, speaking only heartfelt words.

Achieving tenfold, hundredfold effects!

It truly was a highly intelligent approach!

Perros’s impression of Bai Xiaosheng grew even deeper.

Bai Xuanyu’s face also couldn’t help but smile more, applauding more vigorously than before.

Nearby, Role saw Bai Xiaosheng as practically the crowd’s favorite, his popularity far exceeding his own by thousands of times, his face finally unable to maintain composure, his gaze grew dark, yet he had no outlet for venting, simmering inside.

Wen Yan took the microphone and said to everyone present with a smile, "Thanks to Chairman Xuanyu and Chairman Perros for their speeches, thanks to our two new Vice Directors for their excellent speeches, thus the ceremonial part of the inauguration is concluded. Following this is the cocktail party, where you may freely interact."

With Wen Yan’s announcement, the scene instantly turned relaxed and lively.

Bai Xuanyu and Perros, the two distinguished figures, were immediately surrounded.

Bai Xiaosheng was likewise enveloped, while the turnout near Role was noticeably weaker.

Bai Xiaosheng greeted and chatted with everyone frequently, without a moment’s respite.

After some time, Bai Xuanyu and Perros announced their farewell to the crowd, planning to leave first, whereby everyone rushed to send them off.

The others were halted at the banquet hall entrance, stopping inside.

Only Wen Yan escorted all the way, Role reluctantly tagging along.

Bai Xiaosheng seized the opportunity to slip to the empty hallway outside, intending to catch his breath.

Unexpectedly, someone approached.

Bai Xiaosheng turned his head to find Blanche there, smiling suddenly.

Blanche also flashed a sincere smile, saying, "Vice Director Bai Xiaosheng, congratulations."

"Thank you." Bai Xiaosheng responded politely.

Even though Blanche was associated with the board, she wasn’t unlikeable.

Blanche glanced around, lowering her voice with a smile to Bai Xiaosheng, "You really did well this time, overshadowing Mr. Role’s lengthy speech with just a few words, your emotional intelligence is as impressive as your skills."

Bai Xiaosheng chuckled, suddenly remembering something, asked nonchalantly, "Mr. Role originally gave a good speech, only interrupted by Mr. Perros. I heard Mr. Role is well-connected within the board. Wouldn’t Mr. Perros’s actions cause discontent and disharmony within the board?"

Bai Xiaosheng was probing into Role’s background.

"Not at all." Blanche assuredly replied, "Although Mr. Role always worked under the Vice Chairman of the board, he was actually fully groomed by my father, only following my father’s assignments. The Vice Chairman of the board had minor disagreements with my father, but that’s long in the past."

Blanche, lowering her voice mysteriously with a laugh, added, "The outside world doesn’t know, but that Vice Chairman has already been arranged by my father to retire quietly, approved unanimously. The board is currently more unified than ever, how could there be conflict."

Bai Xiaosheng heard this and his eyes couldn’t help but narrow.

What Wen Yan told him was completely different!