Time flew by, and soon two days had passed.
In these two days, apart from arranging some matters himself, Li Feng spent most of his time cultivating in Tianya Pavilion. Although even with the aid of the Foundation Solidifying Liquid his strength had not increased, Li Feng’s current cultivation was mainly to consolidate his realm.
Li Feng knew that his cultivation had advanced too quickly, leaving his foundation unstable. Now was the time to consolidate it while he had the opportunity. Only by solidifying his cultivation would there be no hidden dangers when advancing further in the future.
Of course, besides consolidating his cultivation, Li Feng went to the training base every day to refine medicine, producing three cauldrons of Foundation Solidifying Liquid daily. Each time he refined until his divine sense was completely exhausted, but after recovering, his divine sense grew considerably. This was a win-win situation for Li Feng, so he tirelessly continued.
However, the effects of the Foundation Solidifying Liquid required time to accumulate. After all, it was not a liquid that directly boosted cultivation, but one that increased cultivation speed.
Li Feng had considered finding other pill formulas to refine into liquids and use alongside the Foundation Solidifying Liquid for better results, but unfortunately he had no other formulas at hand. Even if he did, he lacked the time to refine them.
Li Feng felt that using an iron pot to refine medicine, three cauldrons a day was already his limit. Any more was impossible. Unless he used a proper pill furnace with pill fire, the situation might change. Otherwise, only three cauldrons a day was far too few.
Although these two days had been calm, Li Feng had a feeling that a storm was brewing. He sensed that Blood Shadow would not wait much longer to act.
In two days, preparations were nearly complete. Now was the time to move. Just as he was about to leave Tianya Pavilion, Li Feng remembered something and found Zhong Shuhui to ask, “Zhong Shuhui, is there any news from Elder Lu?”
Elder Lu was a Xiantian realm expert. Even if he did not act, his presence alone would deter enemies. Unfortunately, he had left before the attack on Hu Yuanyuan on Binhe Road and had not been heard from since.
Although Li Feng remained highly wary of Elder Lu, if he were here now, Hu Yuanyuan’s safety could be entrusted to him. After all, between Jin Songyang, who had agreed to help, and Elder Lu, Li Feng would rather choose Elder Lu.
“There is no news at all.” Zhong Shuhui replied, “Elder Lu comes and goes like a ghost. His whereabouts are hard to track, and he left no means of contact.”
“Forget it then. Even if Elder Lu were here, we could not order him to do anything.” Li Feng shook his head.
Relying on heaven or earth was not as good as relying on oneself. With Elder Lu’s unknown origins, even if he were in Tianya Pavilion, Li Feng would not feel at ease.
“Zhong Shuhui, it is almost time to close the net. Pass on the necessary instructions.” Li Feng said gravely to Zhong Shuhui.
“Understood.” Zhong Shuhui nodded, then said with some concern, “Young Master, your plan this time is so grand. Can it succeed? Should you not prepare more?”
“Rest assured. Everything is within my plan.” Li Feng smiled and left Tianya Pavilion.
A quarter of an hour later, Li Feng arrived at the Fengyuan Group. Returning after two days, he noticed the atmosphere in the entire company felt different.
Li Feng knew this was due to the announcement about the maglev car and his promotion of certain individuals.
“Xu Qing, notify everyone immediately. A senior management meeting will be held in half an hour.” As soon as Li Feng reached the door of Hu Yuanyuan’s presidential office, he said to Xu Qing.
“Yes.”
Li Feng pushed open the office door and walked in, standing before the floor-to-ceiling window. Looking down at the flow of people below gave him a feeling of being high above, commanding with authority.
Only then did Li Feng understand why so many people loved being the boss.
“Director Li, the notification has been sent.”
At that moment, Xu Qing entered and said to Li Feng.
“Mm.” Li Feng nodded, turned back to look at Xu Qing, and smiled. “Xu Qing, when no one else is around, just call me by my name.” He gave her a meaningful smile.
“Director Li…” Xu Qing’s face instantly flushed red. She remembered the last time, right in this office, when Li Feng had forced her to do that thing. Thinking about it now still made her shy.
“Why is your face red? Are you ill?” Li Feng smiled, walked behind Xu Qing, and embraced her.
“Li Feng, do not do this…” Xu Qing grew nervous. Li Feng was capable of anything. Last time in the office doing that had made her feel that many people looked at her strangely when she left. If it happened a few more times, the company gossip would truly make it hard for her to stay.
“Do not do what?” Li Feng held Xu Qing, his hands roaming over her body as he said, “There is still time before the meeting. Xu Qing, how about we get intimate?”
“No…”
Before Xu Qing could say more, Li Feng scooped her up in his arms.
Half an hour later, Li Feng left the presidential office with a deeply blushing Xu Qing and headed to the conference room.
At this point, all the senior executives of the Fengyuan Group had gathered in the conference room. Due to the resignation incident, among the senior management, apart from HR Manager Huangfu Wei, Finance Manager Fang Xiao, and Foreign Trade Manager Lu Ping, the Investment Manager Yu Xiangdong, Research Manager Liu Ruyan, and others had all been recently promoted by Li Feng.
“Everyone…” Li Feng looked at the crowd, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. Among the less than twenty senior executives in the Fengyuan Group, there were company spies, but now was not the time to expose them.
“Everyone, the meeting now begins.”
Before Li Feng could finish, HR Manager Huangfu Wei stood up and said, “Director Li, may I ask where President Hu is?”
“President Hu is injured and in the hospital.” Li Feng replied.
“Director Li, President Hu is the company’s president. Should a company meeting not involve President Hu?” Huangfu Wei looked at Li Feng and said gravely.
“President Hu is in the hospital and cannot come. Is there any difference if I convene the company meeting?” Li Feng countered.
“Director Li, President Hu is the company’s president.” Huangfu Wei said.
“Yes, Director Li. If you want to hold a company meeting, you should notify President Hu. Surely President Hu can still come to the company?” Finance Manager Fang Xiao also stood up and said.
“Do I need to notify President Hu to convene a company meeting? President Hu is indeed the company’s president, but I, Li Feng, am the company’s chairman.” Li Feng said coldly. He had not expected opposition from Huangfu Wei and Fang Xiao before the meeting even started. Huangfu Wei and Fang Xiao were Hu Yuanyuan’s right-hand arms, having followed her since before the Fengyuan Group was established. They were true company veterans. The first time Li Feng came to the company, he had heard of their reputations: Huangfu Wei was called the Black Rakshasa, and Fang Xiao the Miser.
“Director Li, without President Hu present, the company meeting cannot be held.” Huangfu Wei stared at Li Feng and said.
“What? Does the company chairman not have the right to convene a meeting?” Li Feng sneered.
“Do you all think Director Li has the right to convene the company meeting?” Huangfu Wei did not answer Li Feng but turned her gaze to the others.
“I think not.” Fang Xiao was the first to respond.
“I think Director Li has the right to convene the company meeting. After all, Director Li is not only the company’s chairman but also the vice president.” Lu Ping quickly said upon seeing Li Feng. He remembered Li Feng’s capabilities vividly. This time, if Li Feng wanted to hold a meeting, probably no one could stop him.
“I think Director Li has the right to convene the company meeting. If Director Li does not have the right, then who in this company does?” Yu Xiangdong said. He felt grateful towards Li Feng. The first time Li Feng came to the company, he had treated him as an ordinary worker. If not for Li Feng’s generosity, he might have lost his job long ago.
“I think Director Li has the right to convene the company meeting.” Liu Ruyan felt her heart skip a beat when Li Feng’s gaze turned to her. In the time she had known Li Feng, he had seemed like a playboy in her eyes, especially two days ago when he promoted her to Research Manager. Liu Ruyan felt he had ulterior motives. However, unwilling to lose this job, she had accepted. If Li Feng could not even convene a company meeting now, then her position as Research Manager would be pointless.
“I oppose. Director Li is not the company president and has no right to convene a company meeting.”
“I agree. Director Li is the company chairman. If he has no right, who does?”
“I oppose. Only President Hu can decide to convene a company meeting.”
“I also oppose. Director Li rarely even comes to the company. What right does he have to convene a meeting?”
One by one, the senior executives stated their positions. Some agreed, others opposed, but opposition outnumbered agreement. Most supporters were the recently promoted, led by Yu Xiangdong and Liu Ruyan, while most opponents were the company veterans.
Li Feng’s expression darkened. He had not expected convening a simple company meeting to be so troublesome. Was this Fengyuan Group still his company?
“Director Li, now over sixty percent of senior management oppose you convening this company meeting. I think there is no need to continue this meeting.” Huangfu Wei’s gaze fell on Li Feng as she said gravely, “Director Li, you lack experience in managing the company. Convening a meeting like this will only cause trouble for the company. If you want to hold a meeting, wait until President Hu returns.”
Li Feng sneered, stood up, swept his gaze across everyone, and said gravely, “Whether you agree or oppose today, I am holding this meeting. If you wish to oppose, very well. Please leave now. The company does not welcome you.”
“Director Li, what do you mean by this?” Fang Xiao’s expression changed.
