Chapter 4 - I want to create my own company

Xiong Zhi sat on her usual chair. She was facing Zhou Min, and Linfeng sat at his side. Her grandfather sat at the front as usual. Silence was heard at the long table. Even the sound of their eating cannot be heard. Xiong Zhi broke the silence and asked her grandfather. "Grandfather, I wish to build my own business. " She said out of the blue. The three men were shocked for different reasons. The old man was shocked because her granddaughter spoke for the first time during their meal! And she's the one who initiated it! Zhou Min, the head butler, aide of Mr. Xiong, was shocked when she heard her speak. This is the first time he had heard another word from her aside from 'Yes, grandfather' and her usual line in the morning. It was the longest time she had spoken in new words! While Linfeng was shocked because of her words. How can a mere teenager build her own company? Even if she has money, she must have capabilities, connections, and a strong will to not let it go bankrupt. "Ahh....again?" Her grandfather asked her, still shocked from earlier. " Grandfather, I wish to live independently and be capable of helping you in the company. My parents still have their shares in Xiong Corp. I know I have to be twenty to inherit their shares. But while I'm young, I want to build my own company. " Because of her incompetence last lifetime, her life became miserable. She had a 27 % share of Xiong Corp., her family's company for generations. Xiong Corp. was the biggest company in Country C and one of the top 10 companies overseas. Those things were branded in her name. But she did not covet it. Thinking that if she joined in the Xiong battle, fighting for the shares and inheritance of Xiong's wealth, it would bring her troubles or cost her life. She was naive. Playing safe, meek? And obedience was never good. She forgot that she was at the top of the food chain. Many hungry wolves were waiting for her. It was the world of to eat or be eaten. Her greatest mistake was not partaking in any of it. Becoming the easiest target. But this time it would not be the same. She would strike at them first, catching them unprepared. She would build her backup, her own company. The old man recovered his wits when he heard those words. What is this girl saying?! " Xiong Zhi! Do you know what you are saying?! Building your own company?! Do you think it's easy for everyone can do it?! You girl, I know you are not a brat. You should listen to me like you always do. Study and graduate. You can help me by not bringing trouble to our surname. I let you marry them to expand our business. I already have someone in my mind. " Xiong Zhi clenched her teeth. Because of this...because she agreed easily, her life became more doomed. " Grandfather, Zhi'er [1] is serious. I may be young. But I'm determined. As my grandfather said, Zhi'er always listens to you. Never disobey your words. This time, Zhi'er only has one wish. It is to allow this granddaughter to be independent and capable. Grandfather, you are a Xiong, I'm also a Xiong, it runs in our blood to be on top of the world. If I'm weak and just to be wed to someone you have already chosen and become decorations only, am I worthy to be a Xiong? Grandfather, I want to prove myself to you and see what I'm capable of. " 'And to avenge me and Linfeng from those animals.....I must become strong....' She silently added in her speech. The three men once again were shocked.? And once again, for different reasons. But this time, the old man seriously pondered her words. By using the legendary name of Xiong, Xiong Zhi hit the old man in his weak spot. Knowing that he old man gave importance to their surname. That even though her mother was married, the old man still used their surname, dominating her husband. Zhou Min was shocked this time because he learned the young miss had a sharp tongue. Even though only a few words came out, it was all straightforward and directly hit the spot. Linfeng was shocked because of the girl's strong will. She might be cold and expressionless...but she's not meek like they said... Seems like he has an interesting Young Miss. Linfeng's lips curled up slightly. His gaze was intriguing while looking at Xiong Zhi. Xiong Zhi was indifferent to all of it. She was focused on her grandfather's answer. But no matter what, if she has to do it secretly, she'll do it. She only needs a little money to create the company. She has plans. She might look sixteen, a girl who is blooming in her age, learning the world, but inside, her soul was an aadulttwenty-three, who had already experienced the ugly side of this world and even death itself. She looked at her grandfather with unwavering determination. This look moved her grandfather's heart. But he stilled his heart. In business, there's no family. If you were strong and intelligent, you would rise to the top. But if you're weak, you would be eaten and never seen again. That's how cruel this business world is. That's also one of the reasons why he did not want her to enter business. He would choose to let her marry a wealthy and capable man. But looking at his beautiful granddaughter's eyes, he can help but feel proud. He knew she was intelligent, and she knew the rules of this world. Still, her granddaughter was young. How can she survive this dangerous world? The old man was torn between ' yes, you can do' and 'no, you can't'. ***Readers Reaction [RR]*** : Shut up A/N your not helping. Pity the old man...duh... Here are flowers for you **** Finally, after a long silence, the old man sighed. "If you want, you can do. But you will never get a penny from me. I will not stop you. Since it is your own company, build it from scratch." Xiong Zhi breathed the breath she was holding. "Of course, Grandfather, I will not disappoint you. But...can I withdraw a little money from my savings that my parents left me? I only need 10 million. I will return it after two years with 20% interest. Since I did not earn the money from my savings, I will just borrow it and return it immediately. " ***[RR] *** : Shut up A/N we already know. Why do you keep popping up? Don't interrupt. Bty, can we borrow money? You know just a 'little' and 'only' ;) ******* "What if you go bankrupt? Or your company did not expand at all, or cannot return the 10 million after two years? " Her grandfather taunted her. "I will marry the man you choose and never speak of this like it never happened." She confidently replies. She would never marry that man. Hence, she would never let herself fail. " Since it was your money to waste, I don't have any complaint. But I would like to see your company's growth. You must set a goal." " I planned that after four years, the moment I turned twenty, I would have a strong company. That's its name will even reach your ears." Xiong Zhi said with a stoic face. "Hahaha! Indeed, you are a Xiong. Don't disappoint me, woman.? I laughed today, and it will be bad if you make me humiliated later. I would like to see what you can achieve in a mere four years." "Thank you, grandfather. I will fulfill my promise. But you must allow me also to never interrupt my business at not unappointed time. Do not send me to marriage to any man. If I succeed in four years, build my own company, and prove my abilities, I will choose the man I will marry. " Xiong Zhi said determinedly. "Fine! It's a deal. Hahaha! " The old man continued to laugh. In his heart, a mark was left by her granddaughter. In the years to come, he would remember this time when he witnessed the change in his granddaughter and the start of her legend in the business world.