NOVEL NEXT Chapter 44: Chief Appraiser Master
After pondering for a while, Wang Ye still gave Fang Cunshan a faint smile.
"Old Mr. Fang, there's no need, I will investigate these matters myself."
"You..." Upon hearing this, Fang Cunshan's brow furrowed tightly.
"I'm sorry Old Mr. Fang, I don't know about business affairs, nor do I understand dealings. All I know is that I'll handle my own issues. I'm leaving now!"
Having said that, Wang Ye got up and prepared to leave.
With the conversation having reached this point, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward. Not leaving directly would mean nothing left to talk about.
Fang Cunshan didn't try to retain Wang Ye but simply watched him leave.
Because, in fact, he didn't know any real secrets; he just wanted to use this tactic to make Wang Ye work for him.
After all, he had enough money, enough power. When the time came, once Wang Ye fell into the trap he had set, there would be no escaping it.
Even if Wang Ye wanted to free himself, it would be just a matter of offering him more money and power.
Once having enough money and power, would Wang Ye really care about the truth?
But Fang Cunshan didn't expect that Wang Ye would be so resolute. Even with things said to this extent, he wasn't swayed.
However, just as Wang Ye was about to open the private room door to leave, he happened to run into Fang Feifei coming over.
At this moment, Fang Feifei had changed into casual clothes and tied her hair into a ponytail.
She looked very simple and full of life. Moreover, her figure was very prominent, adding even more feminine charm.
"Wang Ye, where are you going? The celebration banquet hasn't started yet, are you leaving already?" Fang Feifei asked as she saw Wang Ye about to leave.
After pausing for a moment, Wang Ye thought it over before replying, "Something else came up that I need to take care of, so I think I'll skip the celebration banquet!"
"Ah? What's so urgent? It's just the time of a celebration banquet; it won't be a big delay. Come back, I have an important announcement to make!" Fang Feifei took Wang Ye's hand and led him back to the private room.
This made Wang Ye somewhat embarrassed. If he forcibly left, it would be difficult for Fang Feifei to wrap things up. But staying would also make it awkward to speak in front of Patriarch Fang.
"Grandpa, what were you just talking about? The atmosphere feels a bit off!" Fang Feifei also sensed something was wrong and turned to Fang Cunshan to ask.
Fang Cunshan smiled faintly, "Nothing's wrong! Divine Doctor Wang Ye was just going out to welcome you. Now that you're here, let's begin the celebration banquet!"
Fang Cunshan did not bring up the previous matters, otherwise, Wang Ye's position would have been very difficult.
"As long as everything's alright. I have an important announcement to make in a while!" Fang Feifei said as she pulled Wang Ye to sit down.
"Oh? What's the matter?" Fang Cunshan asked with interest.
Because he knew that whatever Fang Feifei was about to announce would definitely be related to Wang Ye.
"I plan to hire Mr. Wang Ye as the Chief Gemologist for the Fang Family's jewelry company."
Indeed, what Fang Feifei mentioned was similar to what Fang Cunshan had in mind.
"Chief Appraisal Master? Feifei, isn't this a bit hasty?" Fang Cunshan asked with a serious expression.
In fact, he agreed with Fang Feifei's decision. As long as Wang Ye joined the Fang Family and worked for them, it would be much easier to approach Wang Ye for future tasks.
However, Fang Cunshan knew he couldn't show his true thoughts, he had to play hard to get and act out a scene with Fang Feifei.
"Miss Fang, Old Mr. Fang is right, this is indeed too hasty. My capabilities are limited, of course I can't take on the title of 'Chief Appraisal Master.'" Wang Ye also refused.
Although he didn't know what being the Chief Appraisal Master entailed, he knew working for the Fang Family wouldn't be simple.
If it weren't for the words Fang Cunshan had spoken to him privately just before, Wang Ye might have agreed.
"How could this be hasty? Your strength is witnessed by everyone. Besides, you are the champion of this appraisal contest. There's no problem at all with you becoming the Chief Appraisal Master for this jewelry company," Fang Feifei said with a firm tone.
"Then it's settled!"
Fang Cunshan did not question any further, as if he persisted, Wang Ye might not be able to take on the role of Appraisal Master. He could tell that Wang Ye truly did not intend to accept the title.
"Old Mr. Fang, Miss Fang, this..." Wang Ye still wanted to refuse.
"Wang Ye, stop being so modest. You have the capability. And by taking on the role of Appraisal Master, you'd also be helping me out. I've just returned from overseas and need to re-establish my authority within the Fang Family. To do so, I must achieve something substantial, and this jewelry company is key to establishing my authority," Fang Feifei continued.
She had clearly seen that a significant reason for Wang Ye's refusal was Fang Cunshan. As long as she could separate this issue, Wang Ye would not be so adamant in his refusal.
Upon hearing Fang Feifei's words, Fang Cunshan's gaze turned slightly cold as he pondered.
Regarding the jewelry company, Fang Feifei hadn't even consulted with him! But now that she had declared her intentions so directly, she was essentially telling him that she intended to take control of the jewelry company under the Fang banner.
Even though the jewelry company was just one among many businesses of the Fang Family, the jewelry industry could be considered a pillar of the Fang Family enterprise, and it also had the most history.
Fang Feifei's blatant move to take over the jewelry company seemed somewhat like a palace coup.
However, after some thought, Fang Cunshan eventually decided not to quibble with Fang Feifei and simply handed the jewelry company over to her.
After all, without Fang Feifei's return, the situation within the Fang Family would be even less favorable for Fang Cunshan.
"Mr. Wang Ye, since Feifei has said so much, you should give her a hand! The future belongs to your generation. Once Feifei has done well with this, I can hand over the Fang Family's enterprises to her with a peace of mind!" Fang Cunshan said with a slight smile.
Fang Feifei paused upon hearing this.
Hand over the Fang Family's enterprises to her? The Patriarch wasn't just jesting, was he?
The man who had always tightly held the reins of the Fang Family's power, how could he easily speak such words?
If he were truly willing to let go of some power, perhaps there wouldn't be such internal struggles for interests within the Fang Family.
Wang Ye also sensed that the atmosphere was off, realizing that Fang Cunshan and Fang Feifei were engaging in a power struggle.
"Grandfather, what are you talking about? I only wish to manage a jewelry company. I don't have the capacity to manage the entire Fang Family's enterprises," Fang Feifei said weakly.
However, in her heart, she indeed harbored the ambition to control the Fang Family.
At this moment, Wang Ye seemed to have stepped aside from the issue. Yet, initially, they were discussing the matter of him becoming the Chief Appraisal Master.