Chapter 1454 - 1453: Shamelessness

Chapter 1454: Chapter 1453: Shamelessness

The meeting was convened under these conditions.

The vice presidents of the branch company formed a row, and all the major supervisors within the company were present without exception.

Gong Qingwan sat in the main seat, leaving a seat beside her, which was undoubtedly for Li Yan.

Her intentions were clear, both overtly and covertly, as she came to the branch company this time to vie for power with Li Yan.

Of course, the vice presidents were adept at choosing sides, and they all chose to stand against Li Yan, wholeheartedly siding with Madam Gong Qingwan.

After all, in their minds, Li Yan was just a young and inexperienced boy, whereas Gong Qingwan was different; she had held power for so many years, backed by the Gong Family, certainly possessing some skills.

Gong Qingwan smiled serenely and said, "Li Yan is here. How is it? Is the branch company exhausting?"

She tried to appear amiable, playing the part perfectly, and said, "I’ve been unwell recently and couldn’t help you with some things, please don’t blame me."

After saying this, she attempted to hold Li Yan’s hand, forcibly trying to enact a scene of maternal affection and filial piety.

Li Yan skillfully dodged, pretending to sit down, and said, "What is Second Madam saying? I see you every day, so I naturally know your health is not well."

Seeing you every day!

These words were rather intriguing.

If she truly wanted to help Li Yan, to share his burdens, asking about his welfare at home daily would be good.

Surely it wasn’t necessary to feign illness.

Gong Qingwan remained unfazed, took a sip of tea from the table, and said, "My heart wants to support you, but my body truly betrays me, getting weaker day by day."

Though speaking this way, in reality, it was all an act, pretentious, creating a facade of authenticity and falsity.

Li Yan was long accustomed to her deception, and thus felt nothing amiss, saying, "Madam should focus on recovering well, as that’s paramount. It wouldn’t do to get well and overexert yourself at the branch company; if it tires you out, I couldn’t bear the responsibility."

This was a veiled hint that Gong Qingwan was eager to split power.

She could hardly endure for even a moment.

Such a cunning tongue indeed.

Gong Qingwan looked at him indifferently, smiling on the surface, but internally wishing to devour him.

She knew that the son of that woman could never have good intentions, born to oppose her at every turn.

Thinking of this, Gong Qingwan felt burning anger, only hating that she didn’t have a son or daughter herself; otherwise, everything wouldn’t be dominated by this little bastard.

"All right, let’s start the meeting. I’m merely here to observe, I won’t delay your business."

Gong Qingwan said evasively, further signaling that the meeting could commence.

Li Yan raised his eyebrow, slightly surprised, and said, "So, Second Madam came to observe the meeting, I thought you were coming to preside over it."

Clearly observing, yet occupying the main seat, clearly a mere observer, yet creating such pomp; the discrepancies between her words and actions were utterly laughable.

Gong Qingwan’s face darkened, saying, "I’m just a companion, you don’t need to mind me!"

Her hand clenched tightly under the table, filled with unmanageable hatred, wishing she could pulverize Li Yan.

Indeed, a son not born of her would never be close to her at all.