If someone takes the lead in making a fuss, then others will follow suit, especially during difficult times, when such things are more likely to happen.
Some agitated employees surrounded Chen Zhe, pressuring him to come up with a proper solution, or they would take the matter to the labor bureau.
Faced with the aggressive employees, Chen Zhe was unable to make any promises.
Those employees who used to fawn over him have now turned into a pack of hungry wolves, eager to tear Chen Zhe to pieces.
Some people even started throwing things at Chen Zhe, grabbing a fruit platter and smashing it at him.
"You unscrupulous capitalists! All you know how to do is exploit our labor! Everyone, let's attack him and beat him up!!"
No one knows who said that, but immediately others responded. Several men topped up their accounts and started punching and kicking Chen Zhe, and no one could stop them.
Just as the situation became critical, a group of people suddenly rushed in from outside.
They blocked Chen Zhe's path, holding wrenches, and confronted the angry employees.
Zhang Kai protected Chen Zhe.
"Brother, are you alright? I kept thinking something was wrong, so I called the guys over to stand by. Don't worry, they can't touch you as long as we're here."
Under the protection of these dozen or so taxi drivers, those who wanted to make a move indeed stopped.
Only a few of the ringleaders tried to rush forward, but the taxi drivers ruthlessly wrenched them down.
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Seeing that the other party was really willing to take action, the employees who had been driven by emotions quieted down.
Chen Zhe pushed Zhang Kai aside and then stood in front of the employees.
He said loudly, "Everyone, please calm down. The company is just temporarily closing down, which is a normal operation for the company. As I just said, you can come to my office to see me if you have any problems. But if you insist on using such violent means, then I will not agree to it. The company has a legal department. If you have any demands or feel dissatisfied, you can pursue legal action through proper channels. But what you just did may harm you."
When the legal department was mentioned, these employees seemed a little hesitant.
But then one of the employees suddenly said, "What? Are you bluffing us? Are you threatening us?"
Chen Zhe noticed this person; the voice belonged to the one who had led the trouble earlier.
Luo Wei, the security captain of the security department.
From the beginning, his resistance has been very intense; he even threatened to hit someone, and it seems like he was the one who did it.
Chen Zhe stared at him coldly.
“Luo Wei, I didn’t mean to threaten anyone. On the contrary, it’s you who’s been stirring up everyone’s emotions. It takes time for the company to make a decision. We didn’t say we wouldn’t issue it. Why are you so agitated? Why are you trying to incite people to cause trouble? What? You don’t like them? Do you want them to be sued?”
A hint of unease flashed across Luo Wei's face, but he then said, "As the security captain, it's my duty to fight for everyone's rights. Am I wrong?"
"Hehe, there are many ways to fight for your rights. We live in a society governed by law. We sign contracts with everyone in accordance with laws and regulations. Even if we want to cheat and not pay, there are laws to punish us. In the end, everyone should just follow the law."
Luo Wei snorted coldly.
"What you managers are saying is all nonsense. What law? When the company goes bankrupt, you'll just pack your bags and leave. Where will we go to seek justice? Don't you all agree?"
Luo Wei's words resonated with some people.
"Yes! Captain Luo is right! I want to resign now, please settle my salary immediately! And compensate me with three months' salary."
"I'm quitting too!!!"
"Me too!!! I want three months' compensation too!"
...
Chen Zhe smiled, stepped forward, and spoke to Luo Wei and the others.
"You guys really don't understand the law. How can you expect three months' salary if you resign voluntarily? Are you overthinking it?"
"Hmph! Even if we don't resign voluntarily, Linglong Club won't be able to stay open! It's going to go bankrupt anyway, so why are you dragging us along?"
"Yeah! Why should I?"
...
"I'm dragging you along? When have I ever dragged you along? If you want to resign now, I can approve it! But the company hasn't gone bankrupt yet, so triple pay is out of the question. Anyone who wants to resign can come out now, and I'll approve it!"
Several of the employees looked at each other.
Then he came out.
"I want to resign!!"
"Me too!!!"
"Me too!!!"
...
More than twenty people walked out.
Others were also hesitant.
Chen Zhe looked at the dozen or so people. They included chefs, security guards, technicians, and people who accompanied him for drinks.
Security guards made up the largest group, almost half of the staff.
Luo Wei stepped forward and looked down at Chen Zhe with his nostrils; "I demand that you process our resignations right now and make sure you pay us our full wages for this month!"
Chen Zhe didn't hesitate at all.
"Alright! I'll grant your request!"
"Bring a table over here!"
Chen Zhe called out to Wu Yuanyuan, who pulled him back; "Manager Chen, why don't you reconsider? So many people want to leave, this is a big deal..."
"Yuanyuan, don't worry about this. Just listen to me and bring a table over."
Wu Yuanyuan sighed, then moved a table over with a taxi driver.
Chen Zhe pulled up a stool and sat down next to him.
Is the finance manager here?
One of the people in the crowd spoke up.
"I am here."
"Okay, bring the computer over here, and I'll settle their wages!"
"yes!"
The finance manager brought over a laptop.
Surrounded by over a hundred people, Chen Zhe had the finance manager check the numbers with each of the twenty-odd people, and all the money was transferred from his personal account.
He couldn't access the company account without Hu Ling's permission.
The twenty-odd people looked at each other in bewilderment.
Unexpectedly, Chen Zhe actually settled their wages.
At first, they were a little skeptical, but after they received their wages, they started to regret it.
Wasn't it said that Linglong Club was going to close down? But aren't the salaries still being paid normally?
The others felt somewhat relieved to see that their wages would be paid as usual.
Perhaps the situation at Linglong Club isn't as bad as they think; perhaps it's just a minor problem.
After paying the last person who was leaving the company.
Chen Zhe glanced at everyone and said confidently, "Is there anyone else who wants to resign? You can come out now. I guarantee that Linglong Club will not shortchange anyone."
Faced with Chen Zhe's question, the remaining people looked at each other, remaining silent and none of them stepped forward.
Chen Zhe then said, "Okay, no one wants to resign, right? Then I'll announce something else! The company has indeed encountered a small problem, but it's currently undergoing adjustments. This is a company issue, and everyone's salary won't be affected. However, let's stick to the facts: if the company closes down, you won't have work or pay, so naturally, you won't receive any salary. I'm making this clear to you..."
Upon hearing Chen Zhe confirm that there would be no pay for these ten days, the people's spirits sank again.
"but……"
Chen Zhe continued, "Although there will be no salary for these ten days, the company will still make corresponding compensation to everyone. I will give everyone who stays a shopping card from the Xicheng District Discount Supermarket. The value of the shopping card will be calculated based on the salary for these ten days."
Upon hearing Chen Zhe's words, everyone cheered.
They originally thought they wouldn't get anything in ten days, but they didn't expect to get a shopping card. That's great! They can treat it as a ten-day holiday and use the card to buy things at the supermarket. This satisfies the shopping needs of many people.
Those who had already filled out their resignation forms looked at each other in bewilderment.
One or two have already started to hesitate.
One of the technicians came up to Chen Zhe with the resignation form he had just seen.
"Manager Chen, I didn't make up my mind just now. Can I change my mind now?"
Chen Zhe glanced at her, a glance that made her feel a little awkward.
Chen Zhe smiled; "It's okay, I'm a very humane manager, I allow everyone to have a change of heart."
Upon hearing Chen Zhe's words, the technician smiled happily, then tore up the resignation form, returned the wages she had just received, and exchanged them for a shopping card with an additional discount.
Others followed suit, and many tore up their resignation forms and came over to exchange them for shopping cards.
In the end, only the security guards remained.
A security guard approached Luo Wei and asked, "Brother Wei, should we also...?"
Luo Wei snorted.
"You're tempted by such a small amount of profit? You have no backbone! Let's go!"
Luo Wei left with the resigning security guards.
Chen Zhe narrowed his eyes as he watched them leave.
He had already suspected that Luo Wei was being instigated by someone, who was directing them to cause trouble. It seemed that the team's problems needed to be resolved completely.
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