Lin Haoran was not used to detailed management, so he directly set the general manager's approval process on the management system to automatic approval, and handed over the management of seals to the vice president. In other words, he had delegated the entire company's management authority to the middle management.
Each director applies and approves their own documents. Once approved, the vice president stamps the document and issues an official document. The process is streamlined, legal, and compliant.
Lin Haoran was furious, kicking the table while yelling incoherently:
"I'm going to sue you for misappropriating company property. All the company's money is mine!"
The company's legal counsel shook his head helplessly and explained to him:
"Mr. Lin, this is all legal. According to the law, wages are paid first, and the severance pay is also 2n as required by law."
"How much? How much do you say? How much will you compensate your employees? 2n?" Lin Haoran was almost speechless. In his mind, being willing to give n+1 was a sign of a kind and generous boss, but 2n was something he had never heard of.
"Yes! It's 2n. The company has no work and lays off employees. It's a business line adjustment and is considered an illegal termination of contract, so it's 2n."
"Actually, there is basically no legal way to terminate an employee's employment. Most layoffs should be handled according to the law as 2n," the legal specialist patiently explained.
Lin Haoran roared furiously, "Who the hell told you to follow the law?"
After all, how many employees can win a lawsuit against the company? They can't afford to drag this out any longer.
The legal specialist spoke earnestly and patiently, saying, "There are laws to follow, laws must be followed, and violations must be investigated. Mr. Lin, we live in a society governed by the rule of law!"
My former boss was so ignorant about the law, it really gave him a lot of trouble.
Upon hearing this, Xu Mo couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Hahaha, President Lin has enjoyed a life of luxury and wealth for half his life, so don't bother arguing with your employees over such a small amount of money."
"Xiao Li?" Lin Haoran stared at Xu Mo with bloodshot eyes and questioned, "Tell me, what are you doing here? Was this your doing? They were all acting under your orders, weren't they?"
"Hey, Mr. Lin, that's a harsh way to put it. I didn't order them to do it. I'm just here to recruit people. They did it voluntarily."
Xu Mo spread his hands, looking completely innocent.
He was telling the truth. Xu Mo simply came to Lin's Company with a stack of job offers. It just so happened that everyone in Lin's Company knew that the company was going to go bankrupt, and everyone was in a panic, busy sending out resumes and looking for jobs.
And coincidentally, Xiao An's company was expanding rapidly and needed more employees.
Most importantly, Xu Mo promised a 30% pay raise for all employees, effective immediately.
If you go to work a day earlier, you get an extra 30% of your salary. Which worker wouldn't be eager to switch companies? If they're quick, they can report to the new company today and get double pay.
Therefore, the company's employees voluntarily worked overtime during their lunch break today to actively assist the human resources department. The layoff documents were all printed by the employees themselves. The HR director was the first to be dismissed, and the vice president stamped his own copy of the termination of employment agreement first.
With everyone working together and making a concerted effort, the company went bankrupt and everyone was laid off. Now, Lin's Company only has one employee left, Chairman Lin Haoran. All he could see were employees of Xiao'an Company, and for a moment he couldn't tell who had fired whom.
Lin Haoran's eyes were filled with despair as he pointed at the directors, his voice trembling:
"Traitors! You betrayed me! I've nurtured you for so many years, and this is how you repay me? You owe me money, you owe me!"
Xu Mo scratched his ear, feeling like he had heard something inappropriate, and asked in confusion:
"You pay your employees, they do your work. If you can't afford to pay them anymore, they won't work for you. What's there to say? What do they owe you?"
"I gave them the job opportunity, I trained them, and I taught them how to work." Lin Haoran looked at his former employees and asked a probing question: "Did you work just for money?"
The directors nodded in unison:
"Yes, it's all about the money."
"What else? For a dream? My dream is not to work."
Lin Haoran's chest heaved with anger. At this moment, the sales director, who had once been his favorite, stepped forward and said with a serious expression:
"Lin Haoran, our CEO Xu is very busy. If you don't have anything important to do, don't take up his time. You can communicate with the administration department in advance if you have any questions."
The administrative director glared at him. "You lackey! Where did you stand out? You've been sucking up to everyone, while pushing the work onto others. You're a disgrace to the workplace!"
"You...you..." Lin Haoran wanted to curse him, but couldn't find the right words. For a moment, the words were stuck in his throat.
Xu Mo glanced at the time, sensing that Lin An's exam was almost over, and said calmly:
"Mr. Lin, I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. You should also hurry up and pack your personal belongings. Feel free to use those cardboard boxes; the locks here will be changed tomorrow, and you won't be able to get in then."
After Xu Mo finished speaking, he walked out of the conference room.
The sales director and vice president stood guard on either side of him, watching Lin Haoran warily, afraid that he might suddenly go crazy.
The two of them were relieved after escorting Xu Mo to the elevator. A generous boss is harder to find than a virtuous wife, so they had to protect him well.
The other directors hurriedly packed their things to report to Xiao An's company, and one by one they walked out of the conference room.
Lin Haoran slumped into a chair, watching them leave with his eyes vacant.
After the legal specialist left the meeting room, as if remembering something, he turned back, poked his head in through the glass door, and said awkwardly:
"Um, Mr. Lin, I've already submitted the company's bankruptcy application to the court. As the debtor, the court will contact you later. I just wanted to remind you. I'm leaving now, bye-bye."
At this moment, Lin Haoran was numb and said nothing.
He watched as employees went in and out carrying things, and then fell silent.
He collapsed there, utterly powerless. It was all over. The company was gone.
The bustling scene had come to an end, and the former glory was gone forever. Lin Haoran burst into tears, covering his face and sobbing.
He suddenly remembered that before Lin Tianyou died, he had called him to his study for a talk, advising him not to do business or start a business, and to hand over the company to someone else to manage. He told him in a righteous and stern manner that he was not suited for entrepreneurship, but only for eating, drinking and having fun.
At the time, he thought that Lin Tianyou looked down on him and was prejudiced against him. Now that he was over forty, it seemed that his father's words had been proven true. He was indeed useless and had accomplished nothing.
Upon thinking of this, Lin Haoran slumped onto the conference table and howled loudly, the sound of which was extremely unpleasant.
He didn't look up until someone patted him on the shoulder a few times.
"These tables and chairs have all been sold to us. Could you get up for a moment? We need to move them."
Lin Haoran wiped the tears and snot from his face and saw several workers standing in front of him, looking down at him with pity.
It's not easy being a middle-aged man, everyone knows that.
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