The Young Urban Doctor - Chapter 2361 2361: How Could It Be Simple

“Before today’s monthly meeting, I want to announce something,” Ling Ruonan began her speech as Luo Ziling and Jin Yan whispered in the corner. “Many of you may already know about this, but I still want to announce it today.”

“The major shareholder of the Northern Group has changed hands. Mr. Luo Ziling has become the largest shareholder of the Northern Group and the actual controller of the company.” Ling Ruonan said, gesturing towards Luo Ziling standing at the back.

As everyone’s gaze turned toward him, Luo Ziling stepped forward and bowed to the audience.

Someone started clapping, and soon the applause grew enthusiastic, lasting for quite a while.

After standing up straight, Luo Ziling clasped his hands in thanks to the audience. Only when the applause ceased did he return to his original position.

“The Northern Group is not a family business but a truly modern listed company,” Ling Ruonan continued. “Mr. Luo Ziling is my son, but I acknowledge his abilities. Therefore, I transferred my shares to him, making him the actual manager of the company.”

“Mr. Luo Ziling is not only the future actual controller of the Northern Group but also a significant shareholder of Lingyun Pharmaceutical, the major shareholder of Lingyun Film and Television. Furthermore, he is the lead manager and future head of the Yan University Traditional Medicine Laboratory, and he leads the Yan University Traditional Medicine Major.” At this point, Ling Ruonan displayed a tinge of pride. “I believe many of you are aware of some of Mr. Luo Ziling’s past achievements. When he accompanied the traditional medicine delegation to Japan and South Korea, he outshone the National Medicine Experts of both countries, winning honor for Huaxia and was received by national leaders. He is highly capable and talented.”

“Because of his involvement, Lingyun Pharmaceutical’s annual profit growth is over 300%. Although Northern Pharmaceuticals has not fully started production, this year’s consolidated report will add a lot to the Northern Group. It may even become one of the main sources of profit for the Northern Group in the future. As you all know, the Northern Group had no prior involvement in the pharmaceutical industry. Northern Pharmaceuticals was just established at the end of last year, and this year the profits will be substantial, with next year’s growth rate expected to reach several hundred percent. Without Mr. Luo Ziling’s involvement, none of this would be possible.”

“Merit-based hiring is the principle for personnel use at the Northern Group. I just practice merit-based hiring without avoiding nepotism. I hope in the future, everyone will continue to fulfill their duties, work hard for the Northern Group, for your own future, and for higher income.”

Saying this, Ling Ruonan stepped back two steps and bowed to the audience.

The meeting room was thunderous with applause, most people cheering sincerely.

Ling Ruonan’s speech was composed and gracious, openly acknowledging that Luo Ziling is her son without concealment.

The Northern Group is not a family enterprise; she merely employs people based on their abilities without avoiding nepotism.

Even if Ling Ruonan did not speak of Luo Ziling’s achievements, many of the Northern Group’s senior executives present understood that this son of Ling Ruonan, still just a freshman medical student, had already achieved admirable accomplishments. Some well-informed individuals knew that Luo Ziling could directly talk to many leading figures.

Ling Ruonan may not have the opportunity to speak directly with various leaders, but Luo Ziling can.

Ignoring those achievements, this very “convenience” has already impressed most people.

Dragons birth dragons, phoenixes birth phoenixes, the son of a mouse will dig holes—how could Ling Ruonan’s son be simple?

If Ling Ruonan’s son was just a playboy, without academic achievements, Ling Ruonan wouldn’t let him handle the affairs of the Northern Group.

After Ling Ruonan stepped back, Luo Ziling gracefully walked to the podium.

He bowed to the audience again and started with a few jokes: “Am I too young? I must be the youngest person here today, no question about it! Before coming today, I kept thinking maybe I shouldn’t shave, so I look a bit more mature. Otherwise, compared to all the seniors present, I’d seem too green, unable to hold the fort. If everyone looked down on me, what would I do? I can’t exactly go running to my mom for help, can I?”

Luo Ziling’s jokes caught everyone by surprise, and many people laughed.

The originally serious meeting room was instantly filled with laughter.

Then, applause broke out as well.

Facing such a scenario and so many people’s gaze, a young man barely in his early twenties showed no sign of nervousness and joked self-deprecatingly. Anyone present would admit that they didn’t have the same courage or humor.

Even those who didn’t know Luo Ziling were now looking at him in a new light.

An individual with such composure and confidence could not be ordinary.

The originally slightly worried Ling Ruonan also breathed a sigh of relief.

Upon hearing Luo Ziling’s words, she almost burst into laughter but managed to hold it in.

Luo Ziling waited until the voices in the meeting room subsided before continuing: “My mother just spent quite a bit of time boasting about me, and honestly, I feel a bit ashamed. I have tens of millions of fans on my microblog, and everyone calls me a national hero. Many girls consider me a national heartthrob. With so many people, whether they know me or not, acknowledging me, I sometimes ask myself, ‘Am I really this exceptional?’ But every morning, when I look in the mirror, I feel like everyone’s recognition might not be wrong; at least I look like a national husband.”

Thus, the attendees once again burst into laughter.

Luo Ziling quickly changed his tone: “What I want to talk about today is that those are all things of the past, whether achievements or failures—they are all in the past. In the days to come, I am willing to share the joys and hardships with everyone and create more glorious achievements together.”

Applause broke out again, louder and more enthusiastic than before.

Luo Ziling was very pleased with this response.

At this moment, Jin Yan helped him open the freshly-made PPT, and Luo Ziling used this PPT to share his ideas and plans with the attendees. In the coming period, the Northern Group will focus its development efforts on its subsidiary, Northern Pharmaceuticals. The Northern Pharmaceuticals building is almost finished with renovations, and the pharmaceutical workshops will soon be ready for production.

Once officially in production, Northern Pharmaceuticals’ profits will flow in abundantly, and the Northern Group’s financial statements will appear even more impressive.

He informed those present that Ling Ruonan will likely focus her main efforts on her official duties at the ministry in the future, and he will not manage every detail personally like Ling Ruonan. Instead, the company’s affairs will rely on the senior leaders present.

“I plan to propose to the board to elect a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Vice Presidents for the group, specifically to handle the company’s daily operations. A President and two Vice Presidents will be chosen through an election process, with candidates naturally being the ones present here. There will be further notifications, and those meeting the criteria can apply.”

Luo Ziling’s announcement was like dropping a bombshell in the meeting room, leaving many people stunned.