Daddy, Come Home For Dinner!

Chapter 951: Chapter 951: Why Are They Everywhere!

"The venue we are using for the competition belongs to the group where Wei Feng is the largest shareholder. And Wei Feng is a friend of Zhao Gushen, and belongs to Wei Zhiqian’s family, the Wei Family," said the secretary-general.

Lucas almost couldn’t resist throwing something: "How come they’re everywhere!"

"When did they extend their reach this far?" Lucas exclaimed angrily.

It feels like these Eight Great Families are everywhere around the world!

How impressive!

"This competition of ours is also a large-scale event after all, with many contestants, and even if it’s niche, there are still plenty of audiences. Plus, we strive to make the stage good," said the secretary-general.

Especially after seeing this year’s competition in Changping, their stage was done that well, it indeed provided quite a bit of stimulation and motivation.

Surely, an international event can’t be worse than a domestic competition in Changping?

"So right now, this venue is the most suitable one we’ve selected. The stage can hold up, the place is big enough, and the venue is also well-known," sighed the secretary-general.

At this time, Lucas received several phone calls from board members questioning him.

The secretary-general said, "Lucas, if this continues, who knows what new situations will arise."

"Our grand event is about to start soon; there’s not much time left. If we re-do everything, we definitely won’t make it. If the event is rushed, it’s us who will be embarrassed," the secretary-general said.

"How about... Lucas, should we try to talk to Zhao Gushen again?" suggested the secretary-general. "Doesn’t he just want Zhuang Mingyan to leave?"

"Initially, we protected Zhuang Mingyan because of her family background in Hua Country. But now it seems useless; there’s no need to sacrifice our cooking competition to protect just one Zhuang Mingyan," said the secretary-general.

"But to admit defeat now, Zhao Gushen’s demands might not be as simple as just driving out Zhuang Mingyan," Lucas said in a deep voice.

At this moment, the secretary’s internal line rang: "Lucas, it’s Mr. Mokalesfo on the phone."

"..." Lucas said in a deep voice, "Put it through."

"Mr. Mokalesfo," Lucas called.

"What are you causing such a ruckus about! How did it get this big!" On the other end, Mokalesfo was obviously very angry and couldn’t care less about being polite to Lucas anymore.

"Mr. Mokalesfo, Zhao Gushen teamed up with the other seven families, which are particularly powerful in Hua Country. I’m just a subsidiary, not their opponent," Lucas said.

"So why did you ruin the relationship in the first place?" questioned Mokalesfo.

"Mr. Mokalesfo, in the beginning, I was very polite to Zhao Gushen, and also showed our sincerity. It’s just that Zhao Gushen was too overbearing. We were clearly equals, yet he treated me like his subordinate, wanting me to follow his orders, give whatever he wanted," Lucas stated.

"Mr. Mokalesfo," Lucas said, "If this company were an independent entity, not part of the Mokalesfo Group, then obviously, a single company couldn’t contend against Zhao Gushen; I would concede."

"But if I keep bowing to Zhao Gushen, doesn’t that mean the entire Mokalesfo Group will always be inferior to Changping?" Lucas said.

"Mr. Mokalesfo, I intended to cooperate and mutually benefit with Zhao Gushen, but he’s pushing too hard, even wanting to interfere in our company’s decisions. Should we really keep enduring?"

"How would others perceive us?" Lucas said.

"Don’t tell me those pleasing words," Mokalesfo coldly snickered. "This mess stemmed from your decision-making failure. If you hadn’t insisted on keeping Zhuang Mingyan, would any of this have happened?"

"I’ve already found out you wanted to leverage some influence from Zhuang Mingyan’s family in Hua Country to protect her," Mokalesfo said.

"But what does Zhuang Mingyan’s family count for in Hua Country!" Mokalesfo fumed. "A mere small Zhuang Family, what can they achieve?"

"This issue was all caused by Zhuang Mingyan. A smart person would’ve kicked Zhuang Mingyan out much earlier, yet you still considered keeping her?" Mokalesfo commented, "Now I’ve personally called you. Are you still making excuses, pretending to consider the Mokalesfo Group?"

"Lucas, I’m very disappointed in you!" Mokalesfo said.

"Mr. Mokalesfo..." Lucas wanted to explain a few more words.

Mokalesfo said, "For the next few days, take a break, you, and also your secretary-general. I’ve already sent someone to your company. For the time being, he will take over the subsequent matters."

"As for how things will be handled after this is over, we will wait and see after it concludes," Mokalesfo stated.

"This call isn’t to interrogate you. What’s happened has happened, and questioning you won’t change anything," Mokalesfo said.

"I’m here to inform you of the headquarters’ decision. Furthermore, the Mokalesfo Group has already issued an announcement on social media and on Hua Country’s Weibo, stating that you are being suspended from work," Mokalesfo said.

"Mr. Mokalesfo," Lucas said. "You can’t do this. Our initial intention was for the group’s reputation. Even if things didn’t develop ideally, we would try to negotiate with Zhao Gushen. But suspending our work is too much."

"We are wholeheartedly dedicated to the group, and the group shouldn’t break our hearts like this," Lucas stated.

The secretary-general didn’t know what Mokalesfo was saying on the other end of the call.

But upon hearing Lucas’ words, his expression also turned grave.

"Lucas, I’m already being very courteous to you. This was your decision-making mistake; you have to face consequences for it," Mokalesfo said. "Thus far, your decisions have not only damaged the International Cooking Competition but also delayed many of the group’s plans. Even the group’s stock price is falling."

"I haven’t fired you because you initially had the group’s reputation in mind. That’s already the greatest leniency I’m granting you!" Mokalesfo stated.

"If you’re dissatisfied, then resign!" Mokalesfo said.

Lucas’ poor decisions have led to such great losses for the group.

Mokalesfo was holding back his temper talking to him.

In the country, Zhao Gushen saw the statement issued by the Mokalesfo Group.

He nonchalantly smiled and said, "Quite timely crisis management."

"What should we do next?" Xiao Ruofeng asked.

"Proceed as planned until Mokalesfo contacts us," Zhao Gushen said.