Ch 62 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

The atmosphere in the Xie family’s hall fell into silence for a moment.

The expressions of the shareholders and the members of the second branch of the Xie family turned somewhat grim upon hearing Xie Zheng’s words about wanting to withdraw from Xie Group.

Especially the members of the second branch.

Although they wanted to remove Xie Zheng from his position of power and have their own branch’s representative in charge of Xie Group’s decision-making, it didn’t mean that they wanted to escalate the situation to the point of “you die, I live” and make Xie Zheng leave. They simply wanted control over the family.

They acknowledged Xie Zheng’s capabilities, despite their disagreements with the main branch. Xie Zheng stepping down and Xie Zheng leaving were two different concepts.

The former meant Xie Zheng stepping down from the decision-making position while continuing to work for Xie Group, with only a change in the distribution of final benefits. The latter, Xie Zheng leaving, signified the separation of Xie Group.

Although they would enjoy peace and comfort if the family split, asset depreciation would also mean a decrease in benefits. After all, investments and returns were closely related.

Don’t forget, regardless of their hopping and jumping, the shares in the hands of the main branch remained unmoved.

Unless the second branch could acquire the shares held by the main branch, whether Xie Zheng left or not would be irrelevant. If the shares held by the main branch were sold off, the question of whether Xie Group would continue to bear the Xie surname would arise…

The shareholders didn’t want Xie Zheng to leave either. To be honest, Xie Zheng had managed Xie Group quite well in recent years. They simply wanted more benefits, which was why they supported the second branch’s ascension.

Suddenly, the tone of both sides softened a bit.

“Xie Zheng, we are currently discussing the selection of the family’s decision-makers. Our goal is for the benefit of the Xie family, not to blame you for anything. Why be impulsive and angry?” someone said.

“Yes, yes, no matter how we handle things between the two branches, it’s an internal matter. There’s no need to escalate it to the point of splitting the family. If the ancestors in the afterlife were to know about this, they would surely be angry,” another person added.

“The position of decision-maker should be held by the capable ones. Currently, the main branch is lacking talents, so it’s only natural for our second branch to step up. When the main branch has talented individuals again, we can compete for it. This kind of healthy competition based on conscience will contribute to the better development of the Xie family, don’t you think?” several elderly members of the second branch started persuading.

Regardless of how unpleasant their interactions with each other were, the Xie family absolutely couldn’t split. A split would mean asset depreciation, which was detrimental to both branches.

The shareholders also nodded.

“Mr. Xie, we are all businessmen. We shouldn’t have conflicts when it comes to money. How about you take a look at the resources that Old Lady Zhou and her side can provide, and then we continue to discuss? Mr. Xie, we assure you that these resources will make Xie Group shine in the new century, creating glory together…” one of the shareholders suggested.

“Creating glory together? Are you sure it won’t turn into killing the donkey after it has served its purpose?” Xie Zheng’s gaze remained indifferent as he directly signaled his assistant to bring a few resignation letters and threw them on the table.

“Since you’ve made your decision, there’s no need to speak any more empty words. These are the resignation letters from the managers of all the companies under the main branch. From today onward, the main branch of the Xie family is no longer part of the Xie family.”

“As for the distribution of assets between the two branches, it has already been settled and won’t change. As for the shares held by the main branch in Xie Group… Since the second branch is so concerned about the family’s well-being, if you can afford it, then buy back the shares held by the main branch. If you can’t afford it, then don’t have any objections when we sell our shares in the future.”

“Furthermore…”

Xie Zheng’s gaze fell upon the members of the Xie family’s collateral branches sitting at the back.

“As for the collateral branches, I have no suggestions. Those who are willing to follow the main branch, please stand on the left side. Those who don’t want to leave the Xie family can do as they please.”

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“Now, you have ten minutes to consider. After ten minutes, those who are willing to leave with the main branch can stand on the left side.”

Having said that, Xie Zheng fell silent.

Although the members of the main branch were angry and stared at the others, Xie Zheng’s words didn’t hold any meaning for them.

When the conflict between the two branches erupted in the past, the distribution of the family’s assets had already been completed, leaving only the shares and rights within Xie Group. Now, as long as the main branch was willing to sell their shares, the split would be straightforward.

“Since that’s the case, let the collateral branches decide.”

Seeing the resignation letters on the table, Old Lady Zhou knew that there was no room for further negotiation and could only nod with a cold face.

If the family split, she refused to believe that the second branch alone could accomplish anything without Xie Zheng and the main branch. With the information provided by Yan Tong, what did asset depreciation matter? Within a few years, they would make Xie Group surpass its past glory.

In these years, the members of the second branch have not been idle in Xie Group. Even if Xie Zheng takes away all the capable members of the main branch, so what? She doesn’t believe that Xie Group can’t survive without Xie Zheng!

The main branch and the second branch of the Xie family are engaged in a fierce struggle. It’s a matter of life and death.

The collateral branches of the Xie family are truly vexed and troubled. This choice is extremely difficult, and the consequences are unimaginable if they make the wrong decision.

The members of the collateral branches began to discuss.

“What should we do? Should we go with the main branch or stay with the second branch?”

“Do we even need to think about it? Of course, we should go with the main branch. Xie Zheng’s abilities are evident. Xie Group has safely weathered various crises in recent years, and who was it relying on each time? Xie Zheng was personally taught by the patriarch…”

“But even if Xie Zheng is capable, it won’t be easy for him to start anew after leaving Xie Group. Even if he has made preparations, the second branch is not to be underestimated. Can they just let him develop in peace?”

“That’s right, I heard that all the shareholders of the group are standing with the second branch this time. The second branch has managed to win the cooperation of a mysterious figure, the one who researched the world of sleep…”

“The second branch is ambitious. I don’t trust their character. I’m going with the main branch.”

“Me too. The second branch has caused so much chaos in the Xie family over the years. I have no idea what they will do if I stick with them. Besides, our blood ties are closer to the main branch. I’m going with the main branch.”

“You idiots, this is a fight between the two branches. It has nothing to do with us. The second branch is clearly gaining momentum now. How can we miss such a great opportunity?”

“I don’t trust the second branch. Even if it means giving up the opportunity, I’m willing to start anew with the main branch and expand our territories.”

“Leaving Xie Group like this will definitely bring trouble to the main branch. I, I’m still going with the second branch…”

Although the benefits offered by the second branch were tempting, not everyone would sacrifice their conscience for the sake of benefits.

Besides, Xie Zheng had earned a considerable amount of prestige within the Xie family over the years. His attitude during this whole process left the remaining members of the second branch feeling a bit uneasy.

“Is Xie Zheng really not caring about Xie Group anymore?”

“He didn’t even fight for the ownership of the old mansion. Why do I feel so unsettled?”

“Could it be that he has some tricks up his sleeve?”

Although it was a good thing that everything went smoothly, if it went too smoothly, it would make people feel anxious and uneasy.

Xie Zheng was not an easy target. When he fought for power with the second branch in the past, his methods were ruthless and terrifying. Now, he had let the second branch win so easily. Something didn’t seem right.

Even Old Lady Zhou hadn’t expected Xie Zheng to so easily fulfill her goals. She was waiting for a verbal battle with him. Could it be that Xie Zheng had some other plans waiting for them?

But even if he had other plans, so what? As long as Xie Group existed, as long as they had those documents and the mysterious tycoon, the second branch had nothing to fear.

Thinking of this, Old Lady Zhou coldly swept her gaze over the worried crowd and sneered.

“What are you afraid of? The main branch only has Xie Zheng, the one person who can hold up the whole family. Even if he has some tricks, once he leaves Xie Group, he is nothing! Have we spent all these years working under Xie Group for nothing? Just because of Xie Zheng, all of you are so easily frightened. If you’re so cowardly, why didn’t you go with the main branch earlier?!”

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