Song Yunsheng actually had some feelings for the Song Group. After all, it was the first place where he had settled down. Over the years, he had worked hard with Old Man Song in the company and shed his sweat. Now, seeing the current situation of the Song Group, he couldn't help but feel somewhat emotional.
Of course, after the emotional moment came the sigh.
"That Song Yi'an is really a trouble - maker."
"Yeah, if it weren't for him, our Song Group would still be developing smoothly. I really don't understand Old Man Song. Clearly, you are the more capable one. Why did he have to insist on blood relations and find an unknown person out of the blue? Could that person really treat the Song Group well? Is this some kind of imperial throne? Why does he still practice hereditary succession?"
The complaints of his subordinate made Song Yunsheng, who had once been an emperor, feel a bit embarrassed. He could only touch his nose and pretend to be calm to relieve the awkwardness.
"How many of our people are still in the company now?" Song Yunsheng was more concerned about this.
"To be honest with you, those old - fashioned guys still have some feelings for the company and are willing to stay. They are even shouting that they will accompany the company until it goes bankrupt. But those who followed you are young and have no feelings for the company. As soon as they heard about the company's situation, they all jumped ship."
"So, it means that those who jumped ship are basically our people?"
"Yeah."
Hearing this, Song Yunsheng began to feel a sense of crisis.
"Didn't you try to keep them?"
"I couldn't. They are all very realistic. It's no use talking about feelings. And if we talk about money, we are already short of funds. Where can we get extra money for them?"
Yes, that was why Song Yunsheng was so eager to kill Song Yi'an at the beginning, because he was running out of money.
Just thinking about this made Song Yunsheng extremely annoyed.
"Why didn't that damned Song Yi'an collapse first?!"
Song Yunsheng was originally full of confidence. He was not afraid of a war of attrition.
He originally thought that Song Yi'an was just a son - in - law, and the Li family was so stingy. He was sure to win.
In order to cut off Song Yi'an's retreat, when he was about to fight against Song Yi'an, he had already asked Zhong Yuxiu and Jiang Yongfeng to hold back the Li family. He had repeatedly instructed them that if Song Yi'an ran out of money and asked the Li family for support, the Li family must not give in. This was also the reason why he killed that old and useless Old Man Song and used his own identity to withhold the inheritance. Without the support of Old Man Song's inheritance, Song Yi'an was just a good - for - nothing and couldn't make any waves.
Even asking Zhong Yuxiu to deliberately delay the progress of the film crew was part of Song Yunsheng's plan.
Even getting close to Li Qiyu was because Li Xiyu was a shareholder of Li's Film Industry. Half of the reason was that he wanted Li Xiyu to be like Zhong Yuxiu and stand by his side and not support Song Yi'an.
He certainly knew that these things couldn't bring down Song Yi'an. After all, Song Yi'an had the blood of the Song family, and Li's Film Industry wouldn't go bankrupt just because one or two films couldn't be made. However, this time difference was enough for him to drag Song Yi'an, who was powerless, to death.
Song Yunsheng had blocked the only two ways that could provide financial support for Song Yi'an: his grandfather and his father - in - law.
But unexpectedly, Song Yi'an remained completely unmoved. Until now, there was no sign of his collapse.
This made Song Yunsheng start to panic.
"What about Song Yi'an's people? Didn't he recruit a group of new employees when he entered the company?"
"This is the most incredible thing. None of Song Yi'an's people left."
"None of them left?"
"Yeah."
"Are their salaries high?"
"I checked with the finance department. Their salaries are normal. Everyone is the same."
"No, it's impossible." Although they were new employees, they couldn't be unmoved when their boss's life was uncertain.
Song Yunsheng could understand that the old employees had a sense of belief in the company, but new employees were different.
"Did you investigate their living conditions? Like where they live, their daily expenses, and their family backgrounds?"
"I did check their family backgrounds. It's all written in their employment materials. But for things like their daily life, I'm not their direct superior, so it's not appropriate for me to inquire. Now they are all under the management of that old secretary who served Old Man Song. It's really hard for an ordinary person to get involved."
"Then don't inquire directly. Observe them indirectly. If you can't do it, ask your colleagues to do it. If all else fails, just go to and from work with them. At least you can see where they get off. They are not an indestructible fortress. What can a few new employees do?"
Song Yunsheng was really frustrated.
Seeing Song Yunsheng's impatient look, the subordinate knew that he had done a bad job and had annoyed him again. He quickly apologized.
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."
Just as the subordinate turned around, he bumped into Zhong Yuxiu who was walking in.
The subordinate, of course, knew the identities of Zhong Yuxiu and Song Yunsheng. He stepped aside to let Zhong Yuxiu in and then walked out.
Zhong Yuxiu walked towards Song Yunsheng.
When Song Yunsheng was in a bad mood, he still didn't have a good look on his face when he saw Zhong Yuxiu.
"Why are you here?"
In the past, Zhong Yuxiu would surely have started thinking about what she had done wrong to make His Majesty angry and would have started to apologize nervously. But now, the coldness in every word of Song Yunsheng only made her feel even more heart - broken.
"I'm here because I have something to ask you."
"What is it?"
"When are we going to get married?"
Song Yunsheng didn't expect Zhong Yuxiu to suddenly bring up this question. In the past, Li Xichi often asked this question. After Li Xichi became Zhong Yuxiu, she was much more obedient. Song Yunsheng even thought that the old ones were more useful.
But unexpectedly, Zhong Yuxiu was gradually becoming the kind of person he hated.
He replied casually, "Didn't I tell you about this a long time ago? After I successfully inherit the Song family's inheritance, we can get married. We are already engaged. Why, are you still afraid that I'll run away?"
Zhong Yuxiu used to think so too. But Jiang Yongfeng had reminded her more than once that being engaged didn't mean getting married. Before getting the marriage certificate, Song Yunsheng could back out at any time.
Thinking of this, Zhong Yuxiu suggested, "Otherwise, let's go and get the marriage certificate first. My parents have urged me several times. It's been half a year. We should give them an explanation."
Song Yunsheng was of course opposed to this.
What he truly wanted in his heart was definitely not Zhong Yuxiu. Whether in his past life or this life, he was a bit tired of Zhong Yuxiu. Zhong Yuxiu was too clingy. She listened to everything he said and did everything according to his wishes, just like a spineless person. Such a woman really couldn't make him like her.