CHAPTER 1043: CHAPTER 1040: UNWRITTEN RULE

"Mr. Yun, you’ve made things difficult for me. I might as well not leave this hall today," Lin Tian said with resignation.

Yun Hongxi chuckled dismissively, "It’s not as dramatic as you claim. They’re much more rational than those star-chasers. Besides, if you want to be a leader, you must learn to embrace the glory that comes with it."

Lin Tian pursed his lips, thinking to himself indifferently, I’m not exactly looking to become a leader. But he knew Mr. Yun had his best interests at heart, so he didn’t argue.

Yun Hongxi seemed to notice Lin Tian’s dissatisfaction and smiled, "Regardless of who you want to become, at least your prestige is beneficial to the Xiao Family, isn’t it? Don’t you want to help the Xiao Family?"

"Alright, you win, Mr. Yun. As a shareholder of the Xiao Group, I naturally hope the group becomes more profitable," Lin Tian said helplessly.

As soon as he finished, a crowd surrounded him, each person seizing the opportunity to speak with the ’mystic guru,’ bombarding Lin Tian with questions.

"Mr. Lin, what medical technique did you use to heal Mr. Yun?"

Lin Tian was about to answer, but the next question came immediately, leaving him no time to respond.

"Mr. Lin, I’ve been feeling unwell lately, with aching knees. Could you take a look at what’s wrong?"

Lin Tian glanced at him—a young man, yet with dark circles around his eyes, a pale face devoid of vitality. Clearly indulging in too much vice at a young age; it’s beyond saving. He’ll end up being a ’withered guy’ soon. Best to take up practicing Sunflower Manual.

"Mr. Lin, can we exchange phone numbers? Let’s keep in touch."

"Mr. Lin, are you married? My niece is sixteen..."

Geez, introducing a sixteen-year-old to me? What a sin, Lin Tian thought, his face lined with exasperation.

"Mr. Lin, what are your measurements..."

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Lin Tian finally realized that being a celebrity wasn’t easy. These people were still sane, yet asked such nonsensical questions. Those star-obsessed girls probably ask even more outrageous questions, enough to blow the celebrities’ minds.

While Lin Tian was busy dealing with the businessmen, Li Wenrong and a few others were left to the side, feeling neglected. Like Bai Yuze, he resented Lin Tian. Witnessing Lin Tian’s popularity, his heart naturally fumed with envy.

But there was nothing they could do. The fact that Mr. Yun could walk was undeniable, no matter how much they wanted to discredit Lin Tian’s medical skills. They couldn’t get around this fact, leaving both frustrated and sulking.

"Everyone, let’s focus on the official matters. We haven’t decided on the chairperson yet, let’s not waste time," Lin Tian eventually couldn’t handle the bombardment of questions any longer and said loudly.

"Right, right, let’s choose the chairperson first. If we drag on too long, we won’t have lunch," a society member said.

Everyone was disciplined and realized this was a business gathering. Ignoring the official matters was indeed inappropriate, so everyone soon returned to their seats.

"Brother Shen, at this hour, the chairperson hasn’t been selected yet? This efficiency isn’t what Yunhua Commerce stands for," Mr. Yun said, frowning at Shen Yuankui.

Shen Yuankui’s face turned a bit awkward, his mouth moved a few times, but he couldn’t bring himself to speak.

Yu Haoyu quickly stepped forward and replied, "Dad, the chairperson has been selected. It’s the eldest daughter of the Xiao Family, Xiao Manxue."

"Oh, Li Xinyi’s daughter? I’ve heard, the Xiao Family’s been doing well lately, Xiao Manxue’s management skills are comparable to Ou Qinglan’s. Having her as the new chairperson is quite anticipated," Yun Hongxi said, surprised.

"It’s just..." Yun Haoyu glanced at Shen Yuankui, hesitating to speak.

Yun Hongxi widened his eyes and said, "Why are you stammering? With the chairperson selected, what’s the problem?"

Yun Haoyu had no choice but to explain what just happened. Yun Hongxi frowned throughout listening and, finishing, turned to Shen Yuankui, saying, "Brother Shen, since the chairperson was chosen according to regulations, we as the elder generation should adhere to the commerce’s rules and set a good example for the younger generation. Without rules, nothing can be done systematically. Don’t you agree, Brother Shen?"

Mr. Yun’s words were quite tactful, but the meaning was clear to everyone—there was an implied reproach. The implication was that since stepping down from the commerce management position, one should not meddle in management but set an example for the younger ones and not exploit one’s seniority.

Even with his thick skin, Shen Yuankui felt embarrassed listening to these words, yet he was reluctant to easily hand over the chairperson position.

He gritted his teeth, risking offending Yun Hongxi, and continued, "Mr. Yun, it’s not out of personal interest. I’m genuinely concerned about the commerce. Such a young chairperson is unprecedented."

"Then what are your thoughts, Brother Shen? We’re all for the commerce’s development, if you have opinions, feel free to voice them," Yun Hongxi said calmly.

Shen Yuankui exchanged a look with Qian Wanguan. They knew that opposing now would be inappropriate. They could use their seniority to suppress Yun Haoyu, but it would be utterly ineffective against Yun Hongxi.

Shen Yuankui glanced at Miss, saying, "Mr. Yun, Mr. Ning, do you recall the commerce has a rule that if any elder has differing opinions about the new chairperson, the elder can administer a test to challenge the chairperson. If the chairperson fails, the position must be rescinded, and a more capable candidate elected."

Does Yunhua Commerce have such a regulation? Lin Tian was intrigued. If this were the case, Shen Yuankui could rightfully oppose Xiao Manxue without offending Yun Hongxi?

"Miss, what’s this nonsense regulation, does Yunhua Commerce really have such a rule?" Lin Tian asked Miss.

Miss shook her head, saying, "I have no impression of such a regulation. The commerce’s regulations are clearly written, and there’s certainly no such thing."

No way, even Miss didn’t know? Lin Tian felt even more curious and, looking at the businessmen, noticed many were equally puzzled, evidently unaware of such a rule.

Everyone looked at Yun Hongxi, waiting for him to explain. Does the commerce truly have an invisible regulation?

Yun Hongxi glanced at the crowd and nodded, "Brother Shen is correct. There is such a regulation. An elder can test the new chairperson in three questions. If two questions are failed, the chairperson must re-compete for the position."

"Mr. Yun, if the commerce has such a regulation, why don’t we know about it?" a businessman asked, perplexed, echoing many business people’s doubts.

"There are two reasons for not knowing this regulation. The first is that it wasn’t documented in the written rules, instead, it stayed an unwritten regulation. The second reason is that this rule was established when the commerce was founded, but since the founding, no one has ever invoked it. Therefore, gradually, fewer people have known about it," Yun Hongxi explained.