How could Chen Zhe let Wu Yuanyuan, the top salesperson, leave so easily?
But I can't lower myself to persuade her, because that would only make her more arrogant.
The only person who could persuade her was Hao Li, so she called Hao Li to her office.
Hao Li was still somewhat emotional at the time. After all, Wu Yuanyuan was someone she had brought with her, and this new manager had only been there for a few days before she was about to fire her own person. Anyone would have objections in that situation.
Chen Zhe could certainly sense her emotions, so he directly asked her to persuade Wu Yuanyuan to stay.
Let's rewind to when the two of them were in the office.
"Manager Chen, you've completely disregarded her dignity. Under these circumstances, there's no point in me trying to persuade her."
"Sister Li, if you're willing to persuade me, there are still ways, but you'll need to tell me a story."
"Huh? What story are you going to tell?"
“If I’m not mistaken, Wu Yuanyuan probably wants to go to that so-called Paradise on Earth Club. You know what that place is, so I need you to tell her a tragic story that happened to her after she went there, and then apply that tragic story to yourself. You can’t persuade someone by words; what can truly frighten her is empathy.”
Hao Li hesitated for a moment, then told me about her situation.
Hearing her story, Chen Zhe shook his head; "Not tragic enough!"
Her friend is real, her experience as a technician is real, and the fact that she lost money opening a clothing store and that her colleagues who worked with her lost everything is also real.
There's only one thing that's false: that she was a prostitute.
She was telling the story of another colleague as if it were her own.
The manager did try to persuade her, but she refused. Hao Li is a thoughtful person; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to work her way up to management.
When Hao Li heard that she was to insert a segment about herself working as a prostitute, she was somewhat resistant.
"Manager Chen, you're trying to ruin my reputation!"
Chen Zhe laughed; "Then can you bear to see her go to Paradise Club? You know, if she leaves, our business here will definitely be affected. When the higher-ups blame us, I will definitely shift the responsibility to you. I came from the East District, so Sister Hu will definitely believe me, not you."
Hao Li felt he was somewhat despicable, but there was nothing she could do; that was just how things were, so she could only do as he said.
That's why the scene just now happened.
Half an hour later, there was a knock on Chen Zhe's office door.
Hao Li walked in.
"Is it all done?"
Chen Zhe knew it was all done, but he still asked the question on purpose. Even the technicians' dormitories had listening and monitoring equipment, so he would never tell anyone.
Hao Li nodded.
"She agreed."
Hao Li didn't seem very happy.
"What's wrong, Sister Li? Aren't you happy that we're keeping her here?"
Hao Li rolled her eyes at him.
"What's there to be happy about? This shouldn't have happened in the first place. You pushed her too far. Even if you wanted to curb her arrogance, you should have gone slower. You went too far this time. To be honest, Manager Chen, I really don't want to help you with this. I just don't want to see her go to the Paradise Club."
“Sister Li, you’re not helping me, you’re helping yourself. Think about it, if Wu Yuanyuan continues like this, will you still be able to command respect in the future? No matter who you manage, they will all use Wu Yuanyuan as a shield in front of you, and your position as deputy manager will be meaningless.”
"That's true, but... but why do you want me to say those things? What if Wu Yuanyuan spreads the word that I used to be a prostitute? What will I do? I'm a woman too, and I care about my reputation!"
Chen Zhe laughed; so that's what she was worried about.
"Don't worry, she won't tell anyone. You've saved her job, so you're her benefactor. She'll be thanking you for it."
"That's how it is now, that's correct, but what about later?"
"Sister Li, everyone needs to take some risks, right?"
"That sounds nice, but you're not the one taking the risk, Manager Chen. I'm a married woman. If my husband hears these words, will we still be able to stay together?"
"Don't worry, the truth will out."
"That's hard to say! Once enough people say it, a false claim can become the truth!"
"Then how about I make it up to you?"
Hao Li hesitated for a moment.
How will you be compensated?
"I'll give you 20% of Wu Yuanyuan's tip!"
Upon hearing this, Hao Li's eyes lit up. Wu Yuanyuan's tip was nearly 1 million yuan, and even 20% of that was over 100,000 yuan.
She coughed.
"Isn't this a bit inappropriate? What if the higher-ups find out?"
Chen Zhe laughed; "The leadership here consists of just you and me. If you don't say anything and I don't say anything, who will know?"
"Well... alright, you have to keep your word! I've put in a lot of effort, so it's only right that I take this money."
Chen Zhe shrugged; "Of course, of course it counts."
Hao Li left satisfied after hearing his words.
Everyone is actually looking out for themselves, especially those who work in this kind of place. Where are there so many good people in the world? They're all driven by self-interest.
Wu Yuanyuan regretted it because she was afraid that she would become penniless and end up like the friend Hao Li mentioned, "performing" in a street hair salon.
Hao Li followed Chen Zhe's advice partly because Wu Yuanyuan's departure was a great loss to her, since she had personally trained her.
She couldn't accept giving it to a competitor.
The reason Chen Zhe suppressed Wu Yuanyuan but secretly kept her was mainly to get rid of her arrogance and make her more obedient. It's not easy to find someone as capable as Wu Yuanyuan.
This is a talent; it can't be taught no matter how hard you try.
Chen Zhe felt that when he had ulterior motives, Hu Ling must have felt the same way: it would be a pity to lose him, but if she kept him, she had to suppress him.
This is the correct way to use people.
...
the next day.
Chen Zhe and Hao Li put on a good show in front of those people, arguing heatedly with the technicians until they were almost fighting.
The two people behind them went straight into the office and locked the door. When the technicians were pressed against the door, they could still faintly hear the sound of chairs being smashed.
They all admired Hao Li's courage this time. They had some reservations about Hao Li not speaking up for them when facing Chen Zhe before.
They thought Hao Li was too cowardly, but now look, Hao Li even fought with the new manager for Wu Yuanyuan's sake. That's the Hao Li they respect.
Wu Yuanyuan was deeply moved. She felt that Sister Li was the best person to her, and she wanted to work under her for the rest of her life.
...
In the offices that the technicians didn't see.
Chen Zhe and Hao Li slammed the chairs while drinking tea.
"By the way, Sister Li, don't assign anyone to Xiao Dingdong anymore."
"Oh, why? Didn't you say she was the new top salesperson?"
"She's been kept by someone."
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