Chapter 285 Tonight is inconvenient

Jiang Yongxiao was furious!

These two, working in tandem, acted as if they were in cahoots, treating him like he was living a life of luxury!

He thought to himself that this brat had really gone crazy from having a baby. Even if they had some grudges, the company still belonged to the Jiang family. How could she team up with outsiders to harm her own family?

If Fu Chenzhou gets a veto, doesn't that mean he controls the entire company's management? It's like being sold out and still counting the money for the seller!

Jiang Shiyuan, on the other hand, had his own considerations:

Although she owns shares, it's not enough to rival her uncle, and even though she's the president, the company's fate is still in her uncle's hands. She wants to make her mark, but there are still some constraints.

But with Fu Chenzhou's intervention, the situation will change drastically.

Firstly, the capital injection will naturally dilute Jiang Yongxiao's shares, making Fu Chenzhou a major shareholder who can rival him, in addition to holding veto power. From now on, Yongheng Technology will no longer be Jiang Yongxiao's playground.

With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Shiyuan's heart gradually calmed down.

Just as she realized she was beginning to trust Fu Chenzhou, the man suddenly spoke in a cold voice:

"The second thing is that we have conducted a professional analysis of the company's overall organizational structure, departmental work, and financial statements. After discussion, we have decided to optimize 20% of the employees, starting next week."

"Layoffs?!" Jiang Shiyuan's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

I agree!

Jiang Yongxiao had long wanted to lay off employees to save company costs. Hearing that Fu Chenzhou was willing to play the villain, he was overjoyed and immediately raised his hands in agreement, "To be honest, even if you hadn't said it, President Fu, I was already planning to lay off employees!"

Eternal has always had a problem with overstaffing; some employees weren't working at their full capacity, and tardiness and early departures were commonplace! It's time to purge the useless personnel and give the organization a proper overhaul!

"Isn't this situation of passive resistance due to the continuous reduction in benefits and compensation, the lack of overtime pay, and the treatment of people like animals? It's like expecting a horse to run without feeding it, yet still expecting everyone to maintain enthusiasm for their work. Chairman Jiang, put yourself in their shoes, could you stand it?"

Jiang Shiyuan's resounding words left Jiang Yongxiao speechless.

"President Fu, please think carefully before making any decisions regarding layoffs."

Jiang Shiyuan looked at Fu Chenzhou with a worried expression, "The company is already in a state of panic. Further layoffs will only dampen everyone's enthusiasm for work."

Moreover, when my mother was alive, even during the toughest times, Yongheng never laid off any employees. Half of them are long-term employees with at least ten years of service. With the current economic climate so bad, they all have elderly parents and young children to support; layoffs would devastate their lives.

Fu Chenzhou curled his lips into a smile, his voice low and flat, yet his words were full of sarcasm:

"So, does Eternal Technology intend to do business, or is it going to be a social welfare institution or a charity?"

Jiang Shiyuan felt a tightness in her chest.

Jiang Yongxiao couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Rumors circulated that Fu Chenzhou and this girl were having an affair, but now it seems it was nothing more than lust at first sight. When it came to the crucial moment, their interests clashed, and that was all there was to it.

Men, they're all the same, he knows that all too well!

"These 20% of employees are judged based on a multi-dimensional assessment of each individual's daily work content, performance, past experience, whether they have brought benefits to the company since joining, contributed to the company's development, or achieved personal success in their careers. We will not misjudge any hardworking employee, and naturally, we will not let go of any passive, lazy, or unambitious person."

Fu Chenzhou stared intently at Jiang Shiyuan, his tone softening, "No destruction, no construction; great destruction, great construction. Now, Eternal needs to be reorganized and optimized from the inside out, balancing its profit and loss points as much as possible, so that it can move forward with a lighter burden."

The only thing I can assure you, Mr. Jiang, is that I will make proper arrangements for the long-term employees who are being laid off. I hope you can consider the bigger picture and understand my decision.

Jiang Shiyuan clenched her fists, feeling a lump in her throat.

...

After nearly a week on a business trip, Shen Zhantang finally finalized the project in Nancheng and returned home triumphantly.

After getting off the plane, he went straight to the Tanhu Villa without even going back to the Shen family.

As soon as I entered, the maid, Aunt Yu, greeted me with a beaming smile:

"President Shen! You're finally back!"

"Where is she?" Shen Zhantang took off his suit jacket and tossed it to Aunt Yu.

"Miss Su is resting upstairs."

"How's she been lately? Has she been out causing trouble at night?" Shen Zhantang was worried about that little vixen who gave him trouble, so he started checking up on her again.

Mrs. Yu was both amused and exasperated. "Mr. Shen, when you were away on business, you asked me eight times a day, and I told you everything. Apart from occasionally going out to shop during the day and meeting up with Ms. Jiang, Miss Su always comes home early in the evening."

"If you're still not at ease, then you might as well install a dozen or so cameras in the villa; that way you can monitor Miss Su's every move in real time."

Secretary He behind him couldn't help but chuckle.

Shen Zhantang's face darkened. "I'm raising a woman, not a cat or dog. Why do I need to monitor her through cameras every day?"

He paused, then asked, "How is her health? Is she sick?"

Thinking of Su Xi'er's pale face these past few days, Aunt Yu was about to speak, but remembering Su Xi'er's stern instructions, she felt that she was just a servant and shouldn't interfere too much in her master's private affairs, so she could only say:

"Miss Su is fine. You should go up and see her. She has been waiting for you to come back."

Upstairs in the bedroom, Su Xier had just taken a shower and was sitting in front of the dressing table drying her hair.

Due to the demands of her job, she rarely has the opportunity to wear skirts and high heels. Her black hair is either tied up in a bun or tied up in a neat ponytail.

At this moment, she loosened her hair, lowered her head, and let her black hair fall down, covering her face like smooth silk, making people want to touch it.

Suddenly, the hair dryer was snatched from her hand.

The next second, the man's slender fingers ran through her hair, gently smoothing the strands and carefully blow-drying it for her.

Su Xi'er's heart trembled, and her cheeks felt hot.

She didn't even know when he came back.

"Your hair is in good condition."

Shen Zhantang finished drying her hair, put down the hairdryer, but his fingers still lingered on her soft hair, reluctant to leave. "I used to hear my mother say that to see if a woman is pampered, you not only have to look at her face and skin, but also the quality of her hair. It is also a standard to measure whether a woman's quality of life is good or bad."

Your hair is so black, shiny, and smooth—even better than my sister's. Clearly, I've taken good care of it.

The man smiled with satisfaction, bent down, and gently rubbed his warm lips against her earlobe.

Both entangled and desireful.

It's clear that he's been holding back and coveting this for a long time.

Su Xier trembled slightly as she looked in the mirror at herself, being gradually invaded by the man's kiss.

The silk bathrobe was loose, and the inner straps slipped down to her arms, revealing her fair skin with a soft glow, gently swaying in the sensual atmosphere.

Sexy, seductive, alluring...

However, the coin-sized, grotesque scar on her left shoulder became the only imperfection in this blood-pumping scene.

It's because it's well cared for.

Aside from his face, there's hardly any healthy flesh left on his body.

Just as Shen Zhantang's lower abdomen was aroused, his breathing became heavy, and he wanted to assault Su Xier again, she coldly turned her face away:

"Tonight is not convenient."

Shen Zhantang, his eyes red, pulled her into his arms and kissed her neck. "I know when you get your period, it's not today."

Su Xier's trembling hand covered her lower abdomen. "Every time you come to the villa, is it to ask me to do this kind of thing? Am I your bodyguard or your prostitute?"

That description is too harsh.

Shen Zhantang frowned unhappily and pinched her waist hard with his large hand. "Why are you throwing a tantrum for no reason?"

However, Su Xier was right; the moment he saw her, he wanted to sleep with her.

He had seen countless beautiful and charming women, but none of them could entice him like this.

I just want her, I want her again and again, I wish I could die on her.

He didn't know why he was so obsessed with Su Xier's body; he just felt comfortable looking at her, comfortable touching her, and comfortable holding her.

At this moment, Shen Zhantang was still unaware.

This feeling is called physiological attraction.