As soon as he spoke, all eyes in the room turned to him.
Because he was the first person in the audience to voice his opposition to raising wages.
The host asked with a smile, "Sir, what are your reasons for objecting?"
The man said, “Let me introduce myself first. My name is Yang Pengzhi. I work for an internet technology company and I am currently a supervisor. Our company often recruits young people. The work attitude of these young people is completely different from ours. We used to be willing to do any kind of work and learn anything, but most of these young people now just want to lie down and do nothing. I feel that they don’t deserve high salaries. If they can get high salaries with this kind of mentality, then what about all the hard work we put in before? I agree with Professor Wang’s point of view and oppose raising employee salaries.”
These words drew hostile glances from many people, but some, like him, maintained an arrogant expression.
The host then asked several more questions.
The votes were evenly split, with half in favor and half against.
Shen Xingang and the others nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this result.
It seems that Wang Dequan's words that day were agreed upon by many people.
At this moment, expert Wang, pushing up his glasses, smiled and took the microphone from the host.
"Our economy needs development, not just raising wages. If we do that, it will only encourage laziness in many people. Laziness is the root of ruin. We already have many examples of how laziness has destroyed a country and a company. I think we cannot follow that path. President Hu's idea is well-intentioned, but she did more harm than good. If everyone did it like her, wouldn't it be simpler and more brutal to just give everyone money?"
After expert Wang finished speaking, Hu Ling took the microphone and looked at expert Wang for a few seconds.
"Your name is Wang Dequan, right?"
Wang Dequan straightened up; “You can call me Professor Wang or Expert Wang. I have two master’s degrees, and I can accept that.”
Hu Ling chuckled; "Hehe, an expert? I have my doubts! After watching your speech a few days ago, I did some research on your background..."
Hearing Hu Ling's words, Wang Dequan was slightly taken aback. He knew Hu Ling was no ordinary person; was she threatening him? This thought made him a little worried.
But then he remembered that he had President Shen backing him up, and he was currently on television, giving him a home-field advantage in the financial field.
He immediately retorted, "What? Mr. Hu, are you interested in my background? Rumors are circulating that you're involved in organized crime. Are you trying to threaten me? Hmph! If that's the case, then don't even think about it! I will not submit to the tyranny of people like you!"
Wang Dequan straightened his chest again, displaying a righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor.
Shen Xingang and the others sitting next to him also looked at Wang Dequan with admiration.
Hu Ling gave a cold laugh.
"Don't try to label me. What I hate most are people like you who put on airs! You dress all high and mighty, but what you do is utterly inhuman!"
Wang Dequan was embarrassed by Hu Ling's direct insult.
"Mr. Hu, this is a live television broadcast! Even if you're uneducated, please watch your words!"
Wang Dequan prided himself on being a civilized person with a higher education, so he showed anger at Hu Ling's insults.
Hu Ling chuckled; "What? Am I wrong? Wang Youcai!"
Upon hearing the name "Wang Youcai," Wang Dequan's face turned pale with shock.
"How could you..."
"You're asking me how I know your real name, right? As I just said, I've learned a little about you. Just looking at your ugly appearance already made me feel a bit disgusted, but after learning about your background and experiences, I felt even more nauseous!"
"You!!!! How dare you insult me?"
Wang Dequan's face flushed red, and his thick lips trembled.
But Hu Ling completely ignored him.
He was instantly enraged by Hu Ling, and seeing this scene, Shen Xingang vaguely felt that something was wrong.
Hu Ling, holding the microphone, addressed the audience and cameras present: "Many of you may not know, but this expert, Wang Dequan, is actually named Wang Youcai. He was born in Tianji Village, Lingpo Town, Donghai City. His father, Wang Dezhi, was a notorious thug in the village when he was young, often bullying his neighbors and seizing their land. Wang Dezhi's wife, who is also this expert's mother, was abducted by him. She was a widow whose husband had just died when Wang Dezhi came to her house and took her away. He even beat someone to death in the process, and was later sentenced to three years of labor reform. Of course, he didn't go to the labor camp at the time; instead, he had someone else take the blame for him..."
Wang Dequan's face turned red, and he stood up angrily.
"Shut up!!!"
Hu Ling chuckled but ignored him.
She continued, "To be honest, this Wang Dezhi is a villain, but he's just a villain. His father, our expert Wang's grandfather, was truly ruthless. During the war, his grandfather, Wang Gousheng, disregarded national righteousness and betrayed his country by collaborating with the Japanese, becoming a traitor..."
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
Wang Dequan was filled with shame and all he wanted to do was dig a hole in the ground and disappear.
He didn't understand why Hu Ling knew so much.
The director who was broadcasting the show also looked a little off.
"Should we insert an ad?"
"Let's just insert it!"
The TV broadcast was abruptly interrupted by commercials. Shen Xingang was furious when he saw Wang Dequan being made to feel ashamed by Hu Ling before he could even say a few words.
"Useless thing!"
He snatched the microphone from Wang Dequan and then looked at Hu Ling, saying, "Ms. Hu, we're here today to discuss economic matters, not to spread gossip without any factual basis. I hope you can show some respect for the TV station and for all the viewers watching on TV."
The bigwig directly expressed his dissatisfaction.
The host present also looked at Hu Ling somewhat awkwardly.
Hu Ling chuckled. She knew that if she continued talking, the live television broadcast would probably be canceled.
"Okay, let's get back to the economic issue we were discussing earlier, specifically whether or not wages should be raised!"
When Hu Ling was willing to change her mind, the director and host present all breathed a sigh of relief.
They knew the topic was sensational, but it couldn't be too sensational.
Wang Dequan finally got his microphone back.
He was seething with anger.
He asked directly, "Your Linglong Chamber of Commerce says that raising everyone's wages is for everyone's welfare. Then let me ask you, if you do this, does that mean all companies have to do the same? How are companies that are already struggling to survive supposed to survive in the face of your monopolistic management? Have you considered this?"
After Wang Dequan finished speaking, those who had supported his remarks applauded.
Some of them are owners of small businesses, while others are senior executives; they are all basically in leadership positions.
If the problem raised by Hu Ling were to actually come to pass, then their company would lose its employees. If all the employees left, then who would work for them?
Seeing that Wang Dequan had finally returned to his normal state, Shen Xingang was slightly satisfied.
Holding the microphone, Hu Ling said slowly, "Competition means elimination for businesses. Not all companies can become century-old enterprises. Wang Youcai, you said before that we should not lose our fighting spirit. We should do the same. There should be competition and struggle between companies. We can't always be harmonious and peaceful. What's the difference between that and stagnant water?"
Hu Ling then called him Wang Youcai, which really drove Wang Dequan crazy.
"Competition among businesses should be healthy. What you're doing constitutes vicious competition and constitutes industry monopoly, which is explicitly prohibited by the state!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, Wang Youcai, you're accusing me again! When did I ever engage in industry monopoly? I just wanted to improve employee benefits, it was for the employees' benefit, how did it become industry monopoly in your mouth? Your ability to distort the facts is really on par with your grandfather's..."
"Don't you dare mention my grandfather again!!!"
Wang Dequan couldn't help but swear, and he started to lose his composure again.
Hu Ling chuckled again; "Alright, then I won't talk about your grandfather, I'll talk about your father. Your father seized other people's land and wives, isn't that what you call a monopoly? And he even killed someone..."
Hearing Hu Ling bring up his family's history again, Wang Dequan angrily threw the microphone aside.
"I'm not recording anymore!!! What kind of person is this? Why is she constantly harping on my family? She's not here to discuss economic issues at all; she's just a shrew who comes here to hurl insults!"
Wang Dequan's loss of composure embarrassed the host.
Seeing Shen Xingang's unpleasant expression and hearing the director's quiet reminder, she looked at Hu Ling with some difficulty and said, "President Hu, I hope our topic will return to the economic aspect."
Hu Ling shrugged.
"Wasn't what I just said an economic issue? His father definitely has a monopoly!"
"She also said!"
With slightly reddened eyes, Wang Dequan looked at the host. The man in his fifties looked as aggrieved as a child at that moment.
The host wiped away his cold sweat.
"Mr. Hu, could we try to avoid mentioning Professor Wang's family? It's not really relevant to our topic today."
Hu Ling leaned back calmly; "Fine, if you say you won't mention it, then I won't..."
Chen Zhe, sitting next to Hu Ling, was stunned to see how Hu Ling had driven the professor crazy with just a few words.
He used to think that Hu Ling was very good at PUA and could incite many people to work for her. Now he realized that his understanding of Hu Ling was too shallow. Hu Ling's ability to argue is even more impressive. When people discuss economic issues with her, she can turn the conversation around and curse their whole family, and even make them cry. Her mouth is too powerful.
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