8. The PR Director

The Lou Group of Companies serves as the holding company of the whole Lou Group with interests in retail, property and banking. The company also has equity investments in other sectors such as logistics, leisure and food both locally and internationally. It can be said that it is one of the most powerful companies in the country. The huge magnificent building of the Lou Group stands at the center of the Central Business District of City B.

Just like any ordinary day, employees at the company were busy as usual. But in the middle of the busy day, a memo was suddenly announced that the old chairman will be coming for a visit and inspection.

"President, the chairman is on his way to the company." Wang Lou's secretary whispered to him. He was in the middle of a meeting with the department heads.

A surprise visit from the Chairman of the Board should not be taken lightly as he still makes major decisions in promoting employees to higher levels.

"Why did you not inform me earlier?" He angrily asked his secretary.

"I'm sorry, sir. I learned it just now," the secretary answered nervously.

"Let's continue the meeting later. We should all go down and meet the chairman." He stood up and led them downstairs.

Every department head lined up at the building's entrance. Wang Lou led them restlessly. The chairman didn't inform him about this sudden visit. There were many things going on in his mind right now. What if the old chairman suddenly changed his mind and gave his position to that brat? What will he do?

"He's here." His secretary told him, waking him from his deep thoughts.

Three black cars stopped at the front of the building. Secretary Chan, the old master's personal assistant, got out of the car first. He opened the car's door and the chairman got out. He smilingly waived his hands to acknowledge everyone. Wang Lou breathed out of relief, relieved that it seemed he's the only one who came.

He's about to go and greet the old master when the chairman looked back at the car. Secretary Chan assisted the young lady out of the car.

Jacyn wore a business suit today. She looked formal, dignified and powerful. Her face wore an aloof and a cold aura, but still breathtakingly beautiful.

As they entered the building together, Uncle Wang Lou greeted them smilingly. All the others bowed their heads in respect to the old master and his granddaughter.

"President Wang, this is my granddaughter, Jacyn. I think you saw her last night at the party." The chairman motioned to Jacyn to greet her uncle.

"Uncle, nice to meet you." She refused to call him president as she strongly believed that he's not gonna be in that position for long. She looked at him arrogantly, like looking at the lowest subordinate she could have. She stared at him from his head to toe, scrutinizing him.

Uncle Wang Lou silently cursed Jacyn in his heart while maintaining a friendly smile on the outside. He can feel her hostile behavior against him.

"Nice to see you again, Jacyn. You grew up to be a beautiful lady." He praised her but all he wanted to do was strangle her. He had already slapped her very hard in his heart.

Secretary Chan led them all to the meeting room. The old master wanted to introduce the young lady to all the higher ups of the Lou Group.

"Everyone, let's welcome the chairman of the board, Master Hou Lou." They gave him a round of applause.

They were all exceptionally attentive today. Because it's not everyday that the old master visits them, especially today that he had his granddaughter with him. They could see how much he loves Jacyn. His eyes were twinkling as he lovingly looked at her.

"Thank you ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy to introduce to you, my granddaughter, Jacyn Lee." He called her to join him on the stage. " I hope everyone will respect my decision as I announced her new position to the company. I request everyone to cooperate and work with her as she accepts this new role…."

Uncle Wang Lou was feeling restless in his seat. It's as if the chairman was introducing the new president. Will she take over his position? He wanted so badly to stop the chairman from speaking, he wanted to tell him to stop this nonsense and he wouldn't agree to any decision he had. But who was he? He was just the president appointed by the Chairman of the Board himself. He could easily rip him off his position anytime he wanted.

"Jacyn, my granddaughter, will take over the PR Department Director effective today," he nonchalantly announced.

Everybody gasped, they started talking with each other. Others were shocked, others were relieved. Everyone had different opinions. They continued buzzing with each other.

Jacyn watched them ridiculously. She expected that there'll be opposition but what did they think they could do? Nothing. No one would disagree, no one will have the courage to disagree with his decision. Her grandfather originally wanted to give her a higher position but she disagreed. She had other plans before she took over her uncle's position. And she also understood that she should prove to everyone her capabilities to lead. It's not that easy to overthrow someone who has already put in a lot of time and effort. She could just take baby steps for now.

"Thank you grandfather for trusting me with this position. I am very excited to work with you all." She smiled gratefully at her grandfather. Her eyes were shining brightly as she whispered to herself, 'this is just the beginning!'.

Wang Lou just realized what was happening. He smiled triumphantly. The old master didn't let Jacyn be the president of the Lou Group. He's still the president of the whole company. Did it mean that he still trusts him? Yes, the chairman still trusts him and he'll do everything to retain it this way. He will not let Jacyn or anyone else ruin his plan.