Qi Xianzhao and Qin Han, along with others, also understood Ji Qingyan’s implication.
It was essentially telling Qi Daodong that if you dare to use Didi as an excuse, you’re a villain!
Sure enough, after hearing Ji Qingyan’s words, Qi Daodong’s expression changed.
This statement coming from her mouth was as good as sealing Qi Daodong’s mouth.
So the monopoly handle, he was embarrassed to mention.
After all, at this level, everyone cares about face.
He Yuanyuan chuckled to herself, realizing her senior sister was indeed more cunning.
"President Ji, rest assured, as long as it is healthy competition, we definitely support it."
Qi Daodong knew he’d been outsmarted but suppressed all his emotions, saying with a smile:
"President Ji, let’s address the main business in our meeting now."
"Okay."
Ji Qingyan gestured for him to take the lead seat, giving it to Qi Daodong.
The senior executives of Chaoyang Group felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Because that position in the entire group was only ever occupied by Director Lin and his spouse, or Director Qi.
Now it’s being occupied by an unrelated outsider, making everyone feel uneasy.
Instead, Qi Daodong, as if in his own domain, said:
"In the nationwide semiconductor industry, your Lingyun Group occupies an absolutely dominant position. Today’s inspection aims to encourage you to act as an industry benchmark. Just because your company is large doesn’t mean you can ignore commercial development principles. We should respect people-oriented principles and better serve the market..."
The opening speech lasted a few minutes, mostly filled with pleasantries.
The group’s senior executives paid little mind, in one ear and out the other.
They were seasoned in business, well aware of the rules of the game.
Matters that can be discussed in a meeting usually aren’t significant issues.
Even if there is an issue, it’s unlikely resolved through a meeting.
For several minutes more, the discourse was verbose but without key content.
But everyone remained patient, wanting to see what he would do next.
Knock, knock, knock—
At this time, there was a knock on the meeting room door, and the leader of the audit team walked in from outside.
Seeing the person enter, unexpectedly, Qi Daodong also stood up.
"Leader, there’s no issue with the finance side." the audit team leader whispered.
Qi Daodong’s face changed, "Are you sure?"
"Indeed watertight, no flaws could be found."
"How can that be? Their group has a cash flow of trillions annually; it’s impossible to have no issues at all."
"I spoke with their CFO about these affairs. The crucial accounts of the group are managed by their CFO, quite impressive, not something the average person can handle."
Involuntarily, Qi Daodong glanced at He Yuanyuan, and conversely, He Yuanyuan was also watching him.
Their eyes met; He Yuanyuan smiled and nodded, undoubtedly a form of provocation.
Gao Zongyuan sighed.
In such moments, daring to stand up and show off, it’s no wonder she dares to regularly spar with Lin Bro.
Qi Daodong’s expression darkened, forming new perceptions of the people sitting in the room.
Lin Yi’s team, indeed, had no one who lived idly.
Even if he wasn’t in Lingyun Group, operations could continue normally with these people.
"Alright, I understand now, you may go."
The interrupted meeting then resumed.
Qi Daodong said in a straightforward manner:
"Recently, the ’Guideline for the Implementation of Cyber and Data Security’ has just been issued. According to related regulations, we need to audit your company’s internal data."
Qi Daodong paused, then continued:
"Everyone rest assured, it’s just a simple audit; anything requiring correction will be adjusted, and those without issues will be commended. Cooperate as needed."
The executives of Lingyun Group’s expressions changed successively.
Lingyun Group’s data is exceedingly confidential and can’t be disclosed regardless of the standpoint.
They realized this was his true purpose for the visit.
"As there are such regulations, cooperation with the audit is justified, but at this critical moment, it might be a bit difficult," Ji Qingyan said.
"What does President Ji mean?"