Chapter 309 Make her a villain
"Holy crap! What's going on?! The economy is so bad right now, why are they laying off people at this critical juncture?! Who are they trying to kill?!"
"Exactly! We thought that with President Jiang's arrival and the investment from Lighttrack Ventures, the company would flourish. But instead, she's brought us such a huge mess!"
"That Jiang Shiyuan is fucking wicked!"
"Seriously! I've worked at Eternal for so many years, and even during the toughest times, Chairman Jiang protected us without ever mentioning layoffs. But now that she's here, she's pulled this stunt! Who does she think she is?!"
"I heard that Mr. Fu from Guangji was also involved in the layoffs..."
"Oh, I see. So Jiang Shiyuan got this CEO position by sleeping with President Fu. No wonder she did something like this."
Public resentment was boiling over, and rumors and gossip were rampant, all criticizing Jiang Shiyuan.
The more they insulted him, the uglier it got.
Jiang Yongxiao's absence from the meeting, citing illness, was a deliberate attempt to make Jiang Shiyuan the villain and the target of everyone's anger in the company.
He remained aloof and uninvolved, which ironically made everyone remember his good qualities.
He's so smart!
Through the conference room's surveillance camera, Jiang Yongxiao and Secretary Zhang secretly watched the senior executives inside, watching their anger and ridicule towards Jiang Shiyuan. The two of them couldn't stop laughing.
"Serves her right, she deserves it! She overestimated herself and tried to take the lead, trying to negotiate with a tiger, and even started planning layoffs!"
Jiang Yongxiao crossed his legs on the desk, toying with the jadeite rough he had just unearthed. "Has she been eaten away by her own competitiveness? She's my sister's daughter, but does she really think she has my sister's skills? How laughable!"
"You're right."
Secretary Zhang looked at the public outcry on the screen and smiled slyly, "This time, the young lady has really shot herself in the foot. She's still young, it's good for her to learn some experience and get a lesson."
"Learn some experience? This is a company, not a school!"
Jiang Yongxiao's anger flared, and malice took hold. "Now that capital has entered the market, that brat and Fu Chenzhou are clearly having an affair. If I don't act quickly, they'll completely take control of Eternal Technology!"
The new energy vehicle project is now in its final sprint, and it seems Jiang Shiyuan intends to launch her own new energy vehicle, the Eternal, right after the Xie Group's car sales. Firstly, to ride on the Xie Group's coattails; secondly, to publicly challenge her husband and boost her own status. She's really got a lot of ulterior motives!
If I don't do something soon, I'll have nowhere to stand in this company!
Secretary Zhang nodded thoughtfully, "That makes sense... So, Chairman Jiang, how do you plan to deflate Miss Jiang's arrogance?"
"This round of layoffs is a great opportunity. If we don't seize it this time, it will be difficult to get such a good opportunity again!"
Before Jiang Yongxiao could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!"
The door opened, and the Human Resources Director walked in, respectfully placing a stack of documents on the desk:
"Chairman Jiang, this is a list we've compiled for you, a list of all the employees and management personnel who haven't made any outstanding contributions in recent years and whose abilities are mediocre. Once you've reviewed it and have no objections, I'll send it to you, Mr. Jiang."
"Okay, you can go now."
After the director left, Jiang Yongxiao idly flipped through the employee files, clicking his tongue and shaking his head. "The current economic climate is so bad, and these people have been rotting in the company for years. They're getting old, have families to support, and the thought of them going back to the workforce and competing with recent graduates for jobs is just too cruel to their self-esteem."
Upon hearing this, Secretary Zhang paused for a moment, then picked up the documents and began to look through them.
After a moment, a sinister smile crept onto his face as he pulled out one of the people's files and placed it in front of Jiang Yongxiao:
"Chairman Jiang, this person might be able to lend you a hand."
"This person... I think I vaguely remember him."
Jiang Yongxiao stared at the man's expressionless, even somewhat mournful face. "Is he the one with depression? The one who inexplicably fainted while working in the workshop and had half a finger crushed by a machine?"
Secretary Zhang flattered, "You have such a good memory; you can remember such an insignificant person."
Jiang Yongxiao punched the man's photo. "What do you mean I have a good memory? It's because of this person. After he was discharged from the hospital, his wife sued our company, demanding that we pay his medical expenses. Later, the court ruled it was a work injury, and we paid him 50,000 yuan!"
Damn, just thinking about it is infuriating. This crippled and useless guy should have been laid off a long time ago!
All Jiang Yongxiao remembers, besides which stones are good, is who spent his money.
Secretary Zhang's eyes darted around. "As far as I know, this person's family is in very bad shape. His elderly mother is bedridden and paralyzed, his wife doesn't work, and his child is still a baby. You could say that the whole family depends on him for support."
He also suffers from severe depression. What do you think would be the consequences if someone like that were laid off?
"Wouldn't that be an explosion? If they can find a job, that's fine, but if they can't, they'll probably be ready to take revenge on society."
"Then let's make sure he can't find a job."
Secretary Zhang smiled sinisterly, "He's just a level-two workshop worker. In Beijing, apart from the factories controlled by the Xie Group, you have no say in anything. In ordinary small factories and companies, who wouldn't give you some face? You only need to say a word, and this little ant will have no way to survive."
Driven to despair by someone suffering from depression, what wouldn't they do? In the end, the culprit will be held accountable, and if the young lady suffers any great loss because of this… well, she can only blame herself for being too ruthless and cruel.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yongxiao suddenly understood and felt refreshed!
Jiang Shiyuan, just you wait and see!
Soon, your retribution will come!
...
The CEO's office.
After reviewing the termination contract drafted by Ye Yu, Jiang Shiyuan sighed heavily.
Ye Yu personally brewed a cup of coffee that perfectly suited her taste and gently placed it in front of her:
“Ah Yuan, I know you’re feeling down, but I believe President Fu’s decision is sound. He’s thinking of the group and you. Although the company has received some funding, there are three projects under development that require a lot of money. Only by reducing our burden and moving forward with a lighter load can we go further.”
Besides, you've already compensated these laid-off employees as much as possible; the compensation is arguably the highest in the industry. That's more than enough.
The last half of his sentence was filled with immense sorrow.
He was unwilling to admit that Fu Chenzhou was stronger and more outstanding than him, and that he was the one who could truly protect her.
But his repeated acts of standing up for him allowed him to see the man's upright character, and he realized that the man was indeed a good match for A-Yuan.
Therefore, he was willing to step aside and let them have their way.
Sure enough, Jiang Shiyuan picked up her coffee cup and stared at Ye Yu in surprise:
"It's rare to hear you praise someone so highly, Senior Brother. It seems that President Fu's character has passed your test?"
Ye Yu smiled meaningfully, "Passed the test, passed the test with my family!"
Jiang Shiyuan understood his implied meaning, her face suddenly flushed, and she quickly lowered her head to drink her coffee seriously.
Ye Yu keenly noticed her blushing face, suppressed the bitterness in his heart, and smiled with relief.
He had been worried that after leaving Xie Jinghuai, A Yuan would be heartbroken and would never love again.
She was so young, and he didn't want her heart to wither away and lose the ability to love.
Fortunately, she met Fu Chenzhou.
At that moment, the appearance of that man was not only a source of support for her, but also a means of salvation.
"Senior, I understand the principles. For so long, I've been telling myself every day to accept reality and consider the bigger picture."
Jiang Shiyuan held the warm coffee cup in her hands, still feeling very sad. "But I still feel guilty. The current situation is so difficult, what will happen to those who have left Eternity?"
Senior brother, if Mother were here, she would surely have a way to protect everyone, right? I'm definitely inferior to my mother in every way…
"No. Ah Yuan, you and Aunt Jiang live in different times and environments, so of course you can't compare them. The student will surpass the teacher, and you will be more outstanding and stronger than Aunt Jiang in the future."
Ye Yu gently comforted her, "Once the company recovers and gets back on track, if any of these laid-off employees haven't found suitable jobs or want to come back, you can rehire them."
After hearing what her senior brother said, Jiang Shiyuan gradually became less conflicted.
After having lunch together, Jiang Shiyuan received a call from Yin Meng.
"Mengmeng, how is Xier? Has she woken up?" she asked hurriedly.
"Not yet... But Mr. Jiang, please don't worry. Dr. Shen personally conducted a comprehensive examination on her, and Ms. Su is recovering quite well."
"Did Dr. Shen say when she will wake up?"
"Dr. Shen can't say for sure either..."
Jiang Shiyuan and Ye Yu exchanged a glance and sighed, "Okay, let's go to the hospital to see Xi'er tonight."
...
That night, Gao Sheng was not only beaten black and blue by Su Xier, but also had one of his hands dislocated. Only with the full protection of Donglian's men was he able to leave Nightclub safely.
He never expected that the little woman Shen Zhantang was raising would be so fierce and ruthless, capable of taking on ten tall and strong men!
"Damn it... does that idiot Shen Zhantang keep a woman or a tigress? His taste is really weird!"
Sitting on the sofa in his own villa, his hand in a cast, enjoying a massage from two women in bikinis, he muttered under his breath, "If only I hadn't wasted so much time talking to him, I would have just killed his sister. There wouldn't have been so much trouble afterward..."
"You want to kill the second young lady of the Shen family? How many lives do you have?!"
A sharp shout rang out, and the two women were so frightened that they quickly stood to the side. Gao Sheng was also terrified and hurriedly got up.
The next second, a middle-aged man with slicked-back white hair, wearing a dark green suit and leaning on an eagle-head cane walked in aggressively, followed by four thugs. He exuded the aura of a mafia boss.
"Dad...you, why are you here..." Gao Sheng asked tremblingly.
Gao Shan walked up to his good-for-nothing son with a grim expression, swung his cane, and struck him hard, making him howl in pain.
"You good-for-nothing brat! I've told you a thousand times not to mess with Shen Zhantang again. When that kid goes crazy, even your father can't handle him! But you just won't listen!"
You've messed with his sister this time, he'll never let this go! You can die if you want, but you're dragging the entire Donglian down with you, do you know that?!
"Dad! I... I was just joking around with his sister..."
"Screw you! You can have any woman you want, why did you have to mess with the Shen family?! I'll beat you to death!"
Gao Shan raised his cane high again, as if to strike, and Gao Sheng dodged in panic, blurting out:
"I didn't start this! That brat from the Shen family provoked me first!"
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