Zhongshan International Garden, a detached villa.
The Jiang Mengxin family prepared a sumptuous dinner, enjoying a wonderful moment to celebrate their achievements.
Of course, Jiang Lan and Lu Ming were excluded.
Xu Qin poured a glass of wine and said excitedly, "Now the entire Jiang family is in my daughter's hands. Jiang Anzhi and the old lady have retired. There are no more obstacles for the Jiang family! It's comfortable, it's great."
Jiang Mengxin was so happy she couldn't stop smiling, drinking glass after glass.
Jiang Xueyi suddenly said, "We can't be completely happy yet. Many people in the Jiang family are still eyeing us covetously. And don't forget, Lu Ming and Xiao Lan are still here. They belong to our faction and can share power."
Hearing this, Jiang Mengxin frowned slightly, clearly displeased.
At the birthday banquet, Lu Ming had stolen the spotlight several times, severely humiliating Jiang Mengxin. Now there were whispers outside saying Jiang Mengxin's abilities were inferior to Lu Ming's.
It was simply laughable!
Jiang Mengxin put down her wine glass and said, "Dad is right. These two people cannot be ignored."
Xu Qin said, "Now I understand why the old man arranged for Lu Ming to be by my daughter's side. It wasn't to help my daughter, but to monitor her! Did you see how close Jiang Anzhi was to Lu Ming before he was taken away? It seems their usual attacks on each other were just an act."
Jiang Xueyi nodded in affirmation.
The family of three was very wary of Lu Ming, fearing he would take away their power.
Xu Qin said, "We need to find a way to push Lu Ming out. He absolutely cannot touch the core power of the Jiang family. And Xiao Lan, she is also qualified to be the CEO. Seeing how close she is to Lu Ming, she might be plotting against us behind our backs. It would be even better if we could also sideline Xiao Lan."
The three of them fell into silence.
How could they get rid of these two annoying individuals at the same time?
Direct confrontation was not an option.
After much thought, Jiang Mengxin suddenly smiled and said, "Dad, Mom, I have an idea. Tomorrow morning, I'll arrange new jobs for both of them and send them packing!"
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The next morning, at the CEO's office of Jiang Corporation.
Jiang Mengxin had called Lu Ming and Jiang Lan over early in the morning and gave them each a document.
Jiang Lan looked at it very seriously.
Jiang Mengxin said, "I called you two here because there is an important matter that requires your help."
Jiang Lan nodded, "Go ahead."
Jiang Mengxin stood up and said solemnly, "Jiang Anzhi has been taken away, and his work needs to be done. I plan to separate the department he was in and establish a brand new subsidiary called 'Xun Rong'. Xun Rong's main job will be to promote and package Jiang Corporation, acting as Jiang Corporation's external voice."
Such a company was both important and unimportant.
Simply put, it was a subsidiary responsible for advertising, promotion, and packaging, all serving Jiang Corporation.
Such a company did not have much future and would be under Jiang Mengxin's complete control.
Jiang Mengxin continued, "For such an important new company, I can't entrust it to just anyone. Xiao Lan, you are my own sister, and I trust you. Therefore, I intend for you to be the General Manager of Xun Rong. Additionally, Lu Ming, you will go with Xiao Lan to help her manage the new company. I hope you two will work together wholeheartedly, manage the new company in an orderly fashion, and create brilliance for Jiang Corporation!"
Jiang Lan and Lu Ming exchanged a look and remained silent, their thoughts unspoken.
It appeared to be a promotion, but it was actually a demotion.
A nominal promotion, a real demotion.
With this arrangement, both of them would leave the company headquarters and be excluded from the company's core power.
Moreover, their new company would be completely under Jiang Mengxin's command, meaning both of them would have to follow Jiang Mengxin's arrangements.
Far from the center of power, no real authority, no future.
What was the point of being a General Manager like this?
Fearing that Jiang Lan would refuse, Jiang Mengxin was about to try to sweet-talk her further, when suddenly...
Jiang Lan readily agreed.
"I like this job very much, sister. I am willing to be the General Manager of the new company."
"Really?" Jiang Mengxin was overjoyed.
Jiang Lan nodded, "Yes, I'll pack my things and leave right away."
Although Jiang Lan could see Jiang Mengxin's intentions, recognizing the nominal promotion and real demotion, she still decided to accept the position of General Manager of the new company.
This was because she was tired of the power struggles within the Jiang family.
Going to Xun Rong would allow her to stay away from these disputes.
Most importantly, Lu Ming would be going with her, which meant she would have more time to be alone with Lu Ming. She found the thought very pleasing.
Jiang Mengxin said, "Good sister, you must make the new company bigger and stronger, and don't let your sister down."
"Okay!"
After completing the procedures, Jiang Lan and Lu Ming set off together.
The new company was about an hour's drive from headquarters.
In the car.
Lu Ming said calmly, "Xiao Lan, you seem very happy?"
Jiang Lan nodded, "Yes, I can finally break free from the whirlpool of power, how can I not be happy? And..."
She gave a mysterious smile, turned to Lu Ming, and said, "I've always wanted to go out and start my own career. My sister transferring me to Xun Rong gives me the perfect opportunity! With this move, I'll be like a fish entering the sea, a bird soaring into the sky, unbound by cages and nets!"
Lu Ming smiled, "You have great ambitions."
"Of course!" Jiang Lan said, "Since childhood, I've always been treated as my sister's accessory, never taken seriously. Now I've finally got an opportunity. I want to prove to them that my abilities are no less than my sister's! I want to start from scratch and build Xun Rong, such a small company, into a top-tier enterprise in Jinling. By then, I will make them all see my strength and no longer look down on me!"
The 'them' Jiang Lan referred to were naturally Jiang Xueyi and Xu Qin.
Seeing her spirited demeanor, Lu Ming was also inspired, "Good, then let's work together to make Xun Rong bigger and stronger and show them our capabilities!"
On one hand, Lu Ming wanted to help Jiang Lan. On the other hand, Lu Ming also wanted to slap Jiang Mengxin in the face.
You're pushing me out, right?
Fine.
Then I'll show you that even if you push me out, I can still achieve great things! And after losing me, your company will decline!
With the same sentiment, Jiang Lan and Lu Ming headed towards the new company.
They wanted to prove to Jiang Mengxin that even if they were ostracized, even if they were far from the center of power, with their capabilities, they could still create brilliance!