sbdcsierra Chapter 223 The Thorny Road of Reform: Xiao Yue's Journey of Progress
Chapter 223 The Thorny Road of Reform: Xiao Yue's Journey of Progress
Chapter 223
Inside the ancestral hall, the scent of sandalwood curled up, but the atmosphere was as solemn as solidified amber.
Xiao Yue, dressed in a simple and elegant professional suit, stood in front of the ancestral tablet and calmly explained the preliminary ideas for the Xiao family enterprise restructuring plan.
She spoke slowly but clearly, and every piece of data and every plan was carefully considered.
However, before she could finish her words, a loud shout exploded like thunder.
"Nonsense! This is absolute nonsense!" Grandpa Xiao threw the teacup in his hand to the ground, porcelain pieces flew everywhere, and the aroma of tea filled the air, but it couldn't cover up his furious momentum.
"How can you play with our ancestors' legacy like this? Change the system? What system do you want to change? The Xiao family's century-old foundation is built on these traditions!"
Xiao Yue's heart sank suddenly. Grandpa Xiao's reaction was more intense than she expected.
She took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "Grandpa, times are changing, and we must change with them. Sticking to the old ways will only make us obsolete. This restructuring is to allow the Xiao Group to develop better, not..."
"Development? What you call 'development' means throwing away everything our ancestors have left behind?!" Grandpa Xiao's eyes widened in anger, and he pointed at her with a trembling finger. "What do you know? You don't even understand the foundation of the Xiao family!"
The atmosphere in the ancestral hall suddenly became tense, and Xiao Yue felt like he was being stabbed in the back.
She knew that the road to reform was destined to be full of thorns.
"Grandpa, I..."
"Enough!" Grandpa Xiao interrupted her rudely, "I tell you, as long as I'm alive, don't even think about shaking the Xiao family's foundation!" He leaned heavily on his crutches, turned around and left, leaving behind a resolute back.
Xiao Yue looked at Grandpa Xiao's departing back, feeling mixed emotions.
At this time, Xiao Employee A walked up to her cautiously, "Mr. Xiao...we...we are also a little worried..."
Xiao Yue turned to look at him and the other employees behind him who also had worried expressions on their faces, and slowly said, "I know what everyone is worried about..."
"Who do you think you are?! What qualifications do you have to change the Xiao family?!" Grandpa Xiao's roar echoed in the ancestral hall again, deafening.
Xiao Yue met his gaze without flinching, "I'm the president of Xiao Corporation, and I have the responsibility to make Xiao Corporation better!"
"Okay? You're pushing the Xiao family into the fire pit!"
"No, I am leading the Xiao Group towards a new life!"
"Xiao Yue!" Grandpa Xiao roared, slamming the table and standing up. "You..." He suddenly stopped, looking over Xiao Yue's shoulder at the entrance of the ancestral hall, and his tone instantly softened. "You're here..."
Shen Ting appeared at the entrance of the ancestral hall. He was dressed in a smart suit, and his calm aura instantly calmed the tense atmosphere in the hall.
He walked straight to Xiao Yue, gently held her hand, and gave her silent support.
Xiao Yue's hand trembled slightly, and she turned to look at him, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes.
Shen Ting gave her a firm look, then turned to Grandpa Xiao, his tone calm and powerful: "Mr. Xiao, times are changing, and businesses also need to change to survive. The restructuring of the Xiao Group is imperative, but the methods and approaches need to be carefully considered."
He paused, then continued, "I've learned that a company in City A, similar to Xiao's, recently underwent a successful restructuring, not only retaining its original strengths but also brimming with new vitality. Their case may offer some inspiration to Xiao." Shen Ting calmly produced several documents and handed them to Xiao Yue. "Here's their restructuring plan and some data analysis. It may be helpful to you."
Xiao Yue took the document, glanced through it quickly, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
The case provided by Shen Ting gave her new ideas and made her see hope for reform.
Her original plan focused on technological innovation and management optimization, while this case paid more attention to the interests of employees and the inheritance of corporate culture.
Her mind suddenly became clear, and she quickly adjusted the plan in her mind, incorporating the interests of employees and the inheritance of corporate culture into it, making her argument more powerful.
Shen Ting held Xiao Yue's hand, feeling the warmth of her palm, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
In front of everyone, he held Xiao Yue's hand tighter and gave her his greatest support.
This action stunned Grandpa Xiao and the elders present. They did not expect Shen Ting to support Xiao Yue so openly.
Xiao Yue felt the power in Shen Ting's palm and her heart was filled with gratitude.
She took a deep breath, reorganized her thoughts, and prepared to explain the reform plan to Grandpa Xiao again.
At this moment, she suddenly noticed the uneasy look of an employee in the corner of the ancestral hall, and her heart moved...
"Wait a moment," Xiao Yue looked at the employee, "I think we need to discuss some more details." Xiao Yue gently placed the document in his hand on the table, his eyes swept over the faces of everyone in the ancestral hall, and finally fell on the uneasy young employee in the corner.
"I think I need to understand everyone's concerns more deeply before finalizing the plan." Her tone was gentle but firm, with an irresistible power.
She walked straight to the staff meeting room, followed closely by Xiao, Employee A, and other employees.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was depressing. The employees looked at each other, seeming to want to speak but hesitant.
Xiao Yue was the first to break the silence. "I know everyone has many questions about the restructuring. Today, I hope everyone will speak freely and express their concerns."
Employee A of Xiao spoke first, his voice trembling slightly: "Mr. Xiao, we...we are worried that after the restructuring, our jobs...will be affected?" Others echoed, expressing their concerns about future work and salary benefits.
Xiao Yue listened carefully to every employee's demands and recorded them in detail.
She keenly captured the general anxiety of employees, which did not come from resistance to the reform itself, but from fear of the unknown.
They are afraid of losing their jobs and being unable to adapt to the new working environment.
After understanding the real concerns of the employees, Xiao Yue had a new direction in mind.
After returning to the office, Xiao Yue immediately called Consultant Lin, Lawyer Chen and Manager Li together and laid out the employees' concerns and his own thoughts.
After an intense discussion, they decided to include employee training and welfare protection plans in the restructuring plan to maximize the interests of employees.
Manager Li slammed the table excitedly and said, "Mr. Xiao, this plan is great! I believe that as long as we truly consider our employees, they will definitely support the reform!" He said that he would fully cooperate with Xiao Yue to implement the new plan.
Consultant Lin and Lawyer Chen also expressed their agreement and offered valuable suggestions on the details of the plan.
After several days of intense work, a more complete reform plan was finally produced.
Xiao Yue took a deep breath and walked towards the ancestral hall again with this plan that had condensed countless efforts.
She pushed open the heavy wooden door, only to find the ancestral hall empty.
Just as he was wondering, a servant came hurriedly with a panicked look, "Mr. Xiao, the master... the master is waiting for you in the study..." Xiao Yue's heart sank, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.
She walked quickly towards the study, but heard Grandpa Xiao's angry voice at the door, "No! Let her go! I won't see anyone!"
Xiao Yue's hand stopped on the door handle...