Chapter 94 Earthquake?
The secretary quickly agreed, "Congratulations, Mr. Li! If the chairman really becomes your man, wouldn't the company be in your hands? Wouldn't it be yours?"
Hearing this, the general manager couldn't help but laugh.
The secretary added, "I heard she's a young, energetic, and strong-willed beauty."
The general manager's face showed an obscene look when he heard this: "Now that we're in bed, she has no choice but to obey."
In the blink of an eye, there is only one minute left until nine o'clock. According to normal procedures, roll call will be conducted on time at nine o'clock. At this moment, all staff should be on duty and on standby, waiting for roll call.
However, the reality was that there were very few people present, with only a dozen or so newly minted college students showing up.
These young people receive meager salaries but have to take on heavy work that far exceeds their number. They are regarded as cheap labor by the company and one person has to do the work of three people.
They were lured with the promise of permanent employment, and were given a blueprint for the future that was more perfect than the full moon, which was an empty vision of the future.
Even so, they have a longing for the city in their hearts and a yearning for skyscrapers in their eyes. Even if they are wronged occasionally, they can only bear it silently, because the realization of dreams always requires a certain price, even if this price is sometimes like a "feast of unpaid overtime."
In contrast, the senior employees followed the general manager's steps closely, united as one and obeyed his orders.
Faced with this scene, Yun Huanling seemed particularly calm. She smiled faintly: "Okay, very good. I hope you will not regret it and cry and shout for your return before the ink on your resignation letter is dry." After all, the workplace is like a play. Some people play the good cop and some play the bad cop. Everyone has their own duties and does their best.
At this moment, a college student intern resolutely stepped into the elevator leading to the chairman's office on the fifth floor. The elevator's throbbing accorded with the unwavering echo of her heart.
Despite her racing heart, her eyes held a determination that could not be ignored.
When she reached the door of the chairman's office, she took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and knocked lightly on the door.
There was a response from inside the door, and she pushed it open without hesitation and entered the office.
"Chairman, I must be frank with you," she said, her voice clear and powerful, without the slightest tremor. "This collective resignation incident was actually a play by Director Li to force you to submit to him."
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Upon hearing this, Yun Huanling slowly raised her eyes and looked at the brave and fearless girl.
Her tone was filled with surprise and deep thought. "Aren't you afraid that once the truth is revealed, I'll accuse you of betraying your superiors and expel you from the company? After all, your actions, in a way, are a direct stab in the back of the general manager."
The girl shook her head firmly, her eyes unwavering. "No, Chairman, I'm not afraid. For a long time, I've witnessed all kinds of injustice and unreasonable oppression within the company, which has left me feeling despair and exhaustion. In fact, the thought of leaving has long been rooted in my heart. Today, I have the courage to stand here because President Li's actions violate the company's original intention and ethical standards. I hope you can understand that I am reminding you of all this not out of personal grudge, but in the hope that the company can break free from its misguided manipulation and return to the right track."
Yun Huanling asked again: "How many people are there in the hall now?"
The girl responded, "Including me, there are twelve of us."
You know, the total number of employees in this company is only fifty, but now there are only twelve people. Mr. Li is really arrogant.
"Okay, I understand."
Yun Huanling leaned back in her chair, then picked up the resignation letter that the general manager's secretary had submitted earlier. She counted the pile of resignation letters on the table and found that there were a total of thirty-eight.
The resignation letters piled up like a mountain. It seemed that she had to clear out all the "junk content" one by one.
Come on, let me show you what a 'gentle' dismissal method is!
Huan Ling raised the corner of her mouth and said jokingly, "Hey, little Fatty, it's time to show off your true abilities and put on a show of 'simulating earthquake plate drift' for me."
"We're at work, and you're asking me to cause an earthquake? Are you sure you're kidding?"
Yun Huanling twirled the pen in her hand, her hazy eyes flashing with cunning. "Yes, I want to give them a shock, to scare these guys. I want to see who can hold their ground and not run away in fear!"
【Okay, since you said that, I'll give it a try. 】
[Little Fatty simulates an earthquake, instantly activated! Guaranteed to be shocking yet measured.]
As soon as he finished speaking, the little fat boy worked quickly and got everything done.
In an instant, the situation changed in a second, and the entire company instantly entered "shaking mode".
"Earthquake?!"
The general manager looked at the swaying tables and chairs with a look of horror on his face. His brain had not yet recovered from the shock, and his roar mixed with the creaking of tables and chairs echoed between the floors.
In a flash, the general manager transformed into Superman, dashing out of the office, fearing he'd be "shocked" into another dimension if he slowed down even a little. After all, when it comes to life, reputation and other external things are nothing.
The secretary also looked bewildered. He followed the general manager's steps and fled, muttering as he ran, "When has there ever been an earthquake in Dongcheng? Earthquakes are even rarer than alien sightings. What's going on today?"
Suddenly, screams erupted throughout the company, and panic ensued. Everyone seemed to be Liu Xiang, sprinting towards the parking lot at the speed of a 100-meter sprint. Soon, the parking lot was packed with panicked employees.
The general manager and the secretary stopped panting, and were about to sigh about the impermanence of life, when they saw that the ground suddenly returned to calm.
Who would have thought that the earthquake came and went so quickly, without even saying goodbye.
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At this time, Yun Huanling was sitting leisurely on the swivel chair, holding a thermos cup in her hand, her eyes passing through the window and falling on the "refugees" in the parking lot.
Didn't you say you wouldn't come out even if you killed me? Look, you're running faster than a rabbit.
At this moment, Yun Huanling slowly walked downstairs and pulled out the most comfortable-looking chair in the rest area on the first floor of the company.
She placed the chair in the middle of the hall and sat down.
After confirming that the aftermath of the earthquake had subsided, the employees finally recovered from the brief panic caused by the earthquake. With expressions of confusion and bewilderment on their faces, they slowly walked into the company building as if in slow motion.
They found it difficult to digest this sudden earthquake.
When they entered the hall, the scene before them was so shocking that it took gravity to pull them back.
A girl with such a high temperament that could pierce through the ceiling sat in the center of the hall so openly, attracting everyone's attention.
This beauty is not just the carving of the appearance, it is more like the first ray of sunshine in the morning light, warm and dazzling, making people want to get closer but dare not disturb it.
"Uh, beautiful lady, is this an extra benefit of our company?" an employee asked half-jokingly and half-seriously, with a hint of frivolity in his tone.
"Who are you? Who gave you the right to move the chairs out of the rest area?" another employee questioned with a hint of blame in his tone.
At this moment, the intern, who was usually unknown but brave as a lion at the critical moment, stood out from the crowd and said in a loud voice: "Everyone, she is our new chairman."
In the hall, time stood still. The employees looked at each other in bewilderment, their expressions changing from surprise to stupor, then from stupor to shock, and finally fixed on an expression of "This world is too crazy."
A new chairman? A young woman who looked like she could be their daughter? This seemed like the stuff of fantasy.
"Are you kidding? Where did this liar come from?" Someone murmured in a low voice. Although the voice was small, the doubt was like a mosquito in summer, buzzing and disturbing.
As for Yun Huanling, she turned a deaf ear to all these doubts and discussions, just like a super-big-eared Tutu, automatically blocking out all the noise. She sat there as steady as an old dog, with an expression that said, "Do whatever you want, I'm used to this kind of scene."
The general manager at this moment was standing behind his employees, secretly watching the show. So what if he was the chairman?
"My name is Yun Huanling." Her voice was calm and detached, like the sound of nature, echoing leisurely in the hall. "At the same time, I will also be honored to serve as your new chairman."
The noise in the hall suddenly froze at this moment, and countless pairs of eyes focused on her, some with a mixture of doubt and contempt.
Some people covered their mouths and laughed, while others clapped their thighs and laughed. The situation was out of control for a while.
Those uneven laughs, like fallen leaves in autumn, tried to convey some emotions, but ultimately could not cover up the coming wave of change.
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Faced with these reactions, Yun Huanling always maintained a calm smile and ignored the ridicule.
"I know that some of you may have doubts about my identity, and some may even question my abilities."
Her words were calm but undeniable. "But what I want to tell you is that facts speak louder than words."
Finally, the general manager couldn't contain his inner anger anymore and shouted provocatively, "Humph, does she really think she can become the chairman out of thin air? Without evidence, who would believe it?"
His tone was full of unreasonable doubts about Huan Ling's identity, and revealed panic and worry about his own status.
The corners of Yun Huanling's mouth curled up slightly. "As far as I know, the company has been in the red for nine months of the past year." Her questioning was clear and logical, and every word struck like a hammer on the heart. "And you, as the general manager of the company, facing such performance, should you bear responsibility for it?"
When she got to the heart of the matter,
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became heavy and depressing; the laughter stopped abruptly, replaced by dead silence.
Everyone waited with bated breath for her next words.
"I'm not here to hold anyone accountable, nor am I here to create panic." Yun Huanling's tone softened.
"I'm completely aware of your calculations and can completely empathize with them. After all, suspicion is something that, even at a distance, leaves its mark like a beacon of distrust, hard to ignore. I fully understand your concerns; they're human nature. Who hasn't had the thought, 'I wouldn't trust you,'"
However, having said that, using this distrust as a sword to stab me and trying to play the role of "If you don't trust me, I will scare you" seems a bit unfair.
As Huan Ling spoke, she leisurely took out a stack of resignation letters from her fingertips as if by magic.
"I have gladly accepted all of your resignation letters."
The corners of her mouth curled up into a smile that was both cunning and amused. "Honestly, for your actions, I have to give you a 'Thrift Pioneer' award on behalf of the company."
Although your departure gave the company an unexpected experience of the miraculous cost-savings of "layoffs at no cost," and our Finance Department was practically overjoyed, we sincerely thank you. Your graceful departure has left behind tangible "economic dividends"!
The scene suddenly froze into a still picture. The employees looked at each other with expressions ranging from surprise to speechlessness, and then to an awkward smile.
Yun Huanling was quite satisfied with their reaction. "But don't worry, there's still a long way to go. We'll meet again in the world of martial arts. Maybe one day I'll meet you all again in the job market."
Then, she tore through the depressing atmosphere around her in an instant with a decisive and resolute manner, leaving no room for anyone present to breathe or think.
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Yun Huanling pointed directly at the university student intern and said in a tone that sounded almost commanding: "Read out the names of the following thirty-eight employees who have been dismissed by the company."
Although the intern was full of doubts, under the unquestionable majesty of Yun Huanling, he obediently opened the document in his hand and began to read out the names of the thirty-eight people word by word and accurately.
Every time a name was announced, it was like a heavy hammer, deeply shaking the hearts of everyone present, especially the general manager.
When the last name was called, the entire office seemed to be shrouded in an oppressive silence.
At first, the general manager put on a sarcastic expression as if to say "Are you kidding me?", but gradually, his expression began to get out of control, from surprise to stupefaction, and finally fixed in a state of "unbelievable" fear.
Then, that sneer was replaced by deep shock, and his eyes widened slightly, as if he had witnessed something incredible;
Eventually, the shock turned into deep fear, a feeling of helplessness and terror at having secrets revealed and facing a desperate situation.
It turned out that among the 38 employees that Yun Huanling agreed to dismiss, 10 of them were just following the trend, and the remaining 28 were all "relatives team" specially arranged by the general manager.
He had gone deep enough and played it cleverly enough, but he didn't expect that when Huan Ling arrived, she would completely overturn the "relative network" he had carefully constructed.
Catch all of his "relatives team" in one fell swoop.
Each of those relatives is a "best among the people with connections." The brother-in-law who is the accountant in the finance department cooks the books, and the aunt who is the purchasing manager takes kickbacks.
But the general manager enjoyed it, and as a result, the company was almost emptied out.
(End of this chapter)
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