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A knock came at the door. Song Qingyou turned off the screen, her earlobes still flushed: "Come in."

Assistant Lin rushed in, “President Song, Chen Chuan has taken everyone from two departments to the rooftop terrace, threatening suicide. He says that Song Corporation neglects its long-term employees, doesn't give them a way out, and is showing them no mercy, forcing them to die! There's a huge media crowd gathered downstairs, and some people are broadcasting it live…”

Song Qingyou frowned slightly: "Did you call the police?"

Assistant Lin: "It's been reported. What do we do now? Do you want to go and take a look?"

"Um."

A large group of people gathered on the rooftop terrace, including media, employees trying to persuade others, and dozens of employees led by Chen Chuan who were threatening suicide.

Song Qingyou was stunned.

This was the first time she had ever seen such a large-scale suicide.

When Chen Chuan saw her coming, he immediately became agitated, swaying precariously on the steps: "President Song, you've finally come to see us!"

Song Qingyou's gaze was cold, her eyes devoid of any warmth as she looked at Chen Chuan. "If I don't come, wouldn't all your directing of this play have been for nothing?"

There were internet celebrities live streaming at the scene, all of whom Chen Chuan had contacted in advance to create public pressure. At this moment, they all pointed their cameras at Song Qingyou.

The screen was flooded with comments.

Wow, who is this beautiful woman? She's so pretty, oh my god!

[Absolutely stunning! All the celebrities in the entertainment industry pale in comparison to her.]

[So beautiful, help, I'm completely smitten! How could such a delicate girl possibly drive someone to suicide?]

[Are you guys upstairs out of your minds? This woman drove so many people to suicide, and you're here discussing whether she's pretty or not? It's truly chilling that some people can't see human life!]

She actually said they were acting. How could it be an act when so many people are trying to commit suicide?

These people have absolutely no regard for human life. They act so recklessly because they have so much money, thinking that as long as they have money, they can trample on other people's lives at will.

Chen Chuan became increasingly immersed in his performance, his chest heaving violently as he uttered each word a baseless accusation:

"Song Qingyou, we are all long-time employees of the Song Group. Why do you insist on driving us to the brink of despair? You sent your father and siblings to prison for money and power, and now you want to drive us, the long-time employees who have worked so hard for the company, away in order to consolidate your power!"

The others nearby chimed in, crying, "That's right, Mr. Song! You're a capitalist, you have money, but we're different. We have elderly parents and young children to support. What will we do if we lose our jobs? You're basically telling us to die!"

One media outlet asked, "So what are your demands?"

Chen Chuan looked at the camera, sobbing uncontrollably: "We have no demands, we just want to continue to survive in the company, and we hope that President Song can fulfill the promise that President Qin made to us when he was in charge, and that everyone's salary will be increased by 20% next quarter."

Song Qingyou remained silent for a moment, then a cold glint appeared in her eyes: "What if I disagree?"

"Then we'll jump from here!" Chen Chuan shouted fiercely. "President Song, if you want to force us to our deaths, then go ahead and do it. But even if we become vengeful ghosts, we'll come back to haunt you!"

Song Qingyou scoffed lightly, which seemed very out of place in such a seemingly heavy and tense occasion.

Chen Chuan was furious that the other party could still laugh at a time like this. He raised one leg, but actually gripped the railing tightly with both hands: "President Song, are you really going to force us?! As long as you agree not to kick us out of the company, we..."

"Jump," Song Qingyou said calmly.

"...What?" Chen Chuan was suddenly taken aback.

Song Qingyou's lips were still slightly curved, as if she were saying something innocuous: "Since so many people are here today, they can testify that you committed suicide. Since it's suicide, it can't be considered a work-related injury, and the company won't pay you a single penny, so—"

Song Qingyou said, "Do as you please."

A high-definition camera zoomed in on Song Qingyou's profile, revealing her flawless, snow-white skin.

The barrage of comments exploded.

This is utterly ruthless! Capitalists are truly heartless!

What if they really jump? Doesn't Song Qingyou fear this in her midnight dreams? That's dozens of lives at stake!

I think they were driven to the brink; otherwise, who would risk their life like that?

【I have a different opinion from you guys. Look closely, that guy's hands were gripping the railing tightly the whole time. If he really wanted to die, he wouldn't be acting like that, right? I think they were threatening the girl.】

[I agree with the comment above. I also think it's impossible for them to jump. If you were the boss and your employees weren't performing well and you wanted to fire them, and they threatened to kill themselves, and you gave in to that, then every company's employees would use jumping off buildings as leverage, and they'd be throwing parties on the rooftop every day.]

I bet these guys won't jump.

Chen Chuan hadn't expected this outcome. Worried that Song Qingyou wouldn't fall for it, he even contacted the media. To ensure everything went smoothly, he went all out, hiring internet celebrities to do a live broadcast, all to make Song Qingyou agree to their demands due to public pressure.

Unexpectedly, this woman actually told him to jump!

Chen Chuan was caught in a dilemma, his face grim. He couldn't just take a step out because of this; at that height, he would surely fall to his death!

People nearby had already climbed over the fence. After being exposed to the cold wind for so long and standing so high, they had to be on high alert at all times to prevent themselves from accidentally falling. They were already exhausted.

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