When Zhao Qinglan suddenly called them over, Zhang Wenjing and the vice president both assumed it was to discuss matters related to the annual meeting.
After Zhao Qinglan explained what she was going to do, the two were stunned.
"Mr. Zhao, I'm sorry, it's all my fault." Zhang Wenjing felt extremely guilty.
After Zhang Wenjing told Zhao Qinglan about her pregnancy and received her permission to gradually reduce her workload, she slowly handed over many of her tasks.
The company had only been established for a short time, and such a situation had already occurred. She felt that she was largely to blame.
"Alright, now is not the time to hold you accountable. I'm just telling you my decision so you won't be too surprised later."
"Mr. Zhao, rest assured, I will not question any of your decisions," Zhang Wenjing assured him.
"Yes, Mr. Zhao, please rest assured." The vice president was also afraid. He had only gradually taken on many management responsibilities in the company because of Zhang Wenjing's pregnancy. In fact, he bore a great deal of responsibility for this.
They were completely unaware of the problem, and Zhao Qinglan, the big boss, discovered it first and informed them directly. How could they not panic?
After speaking with the two of them, Zhao Qinglan sent them back, and the annual meeting would still be held as scheduled.
She didn't want a few bad apples to ruin everyone's mood in the company.
After all, the company's overall performance is commendable, and those who deserve recognition and reward should not be wronged.
She will find ways to solve problems when they arise in the company, but she will not deny the achievements already made. Only by being fair in rewarding and punishing can the company last.
As the company's own host took to the stage, Lanxin's annual party officially began.
As is customary, the host invited Zhao Qinglan, the big boss, to speak, and Zhao Qinglan also went on stage.
"This year, all of us at Lanxin worked together and achieved outstanding results... Okay, I won't waste any more time. I hope everyone will continue to work hard in the new year and create even greater achievements."
There was warm applause from the audience.
Seeing her shine on stage, both Li Huai and the children were proud of her.
After Zhao Qinglan went down, the vice president in charge also went up and said a few words, and then the show officially began.
Every department is eager to compete fiercely today.
The program included a large chorus, poetry recitations, skits, and singing.
Laughter and applause frequently erupted from the audience.
Even though Zhao Qinglan was in a bad mood because of Yuan Dali, she was happy at this moment.
Of all those present, the only one who seemed to be in a bad mood was Manager Zhiwei. His expression remained melancholy, leading the people at the table to believe that he was unwell.
Because that matter remained unresolved, he was in a state of anxiety and had no mood for a joyous celebration.
Unfortunately, he has already made a mistake and dares not reveal the inside story to anyone. He only glances at Yuan Dali from time to time with a mixture of sympathy and resentment.
He didn't know what the outcome would be, but Yuan Dali was sure to suffer.
After all the performances were over, the main event of the day began.
Zhao Qinglan and other company leaders took turns going on stage to announce the company's various awards for the year, such as Best Employee and Best Department.
These people will not only receive corresponding certificates and trophies, but also prizes and red envelopes.
In fact, many people here already have a clue, after all, everyone has seen which employees performed outstandingly last year.
Watching people go on stage to receive awards, gifts, and money, Yuan's mother nudged her youngest son.
"Dali, will you be winning a prize later?"
"Probably." Yuan Dali didn't give a definitive answer, but knowing that someone in the department responsible for making the certificates had given him a heads-up, he was still looking forward to it.
However, he was going to be disappointed. After all the awards were given out this year, his name was not called. Yuan Dali's face immediately turned ugly.
He didn't know where things went wrong, and logically, the person who was supposed to be informing him wouldn't lie about something like this.
Little did he know that because Zhao Qinglan had spoken with Zhang Wenjing and a few others, the reward that should have belonged to Yuan Dali was temporarily changed.
Fortunately, the company made a few extra trophies and certificates just in case, and they came in handy now.
After receiving their awards on stage, everyone below enjoyed their meal, which was very lavish.
Just when everyone thought the annual meeting was over, Zhao Qinglan, the big boss, took to the stage again.
All eyes were on her, and apart from a few who knew the truth, everyone was puzzled.
"Has everyone eaten and drunk well?"
"Alright," came a chorus of responses from the audience.
Are you happy today?
"Happy."
"Now that everyone's had their fun, I'm going to talk about something less pleasant." As she said this, the smile on her face disappeared.
Everyone had their own doubts.
"I, Zhao Qinglan, believe that I have a clear conscience towards the company and its employees. I will do my best to secure any benefits for everyone. Do you all agree with that?"
"recognize."
"Mr. Zhao, you are the best boss I have ever met."
"Mr. Zhao, if anyone dares to say anything bad about you, I, Lao Wang, will be the first to disagree."
Hearing everyone's response, Zhao Qinglan's lips curved into a smile.
"I wouldn't dare say I'm a great boss to my employees, but I think I'm among the best. I give them holiday gifts, year-end bonuses and red envelopes, the dormitory buildings I built for them, and today's annual meeting. I want my employees to share in the company's success with me."
These words were her heartfelt reflections, because she had experienced the hardships of various lower-class people, which is why she always had a compassionate heart. But what she discovered today told her that being a boss or a manager requires more than just compassion.
She also needs to be decisive and ruthless; if the branches have grown crooked, she must prune them.
Her tone shifted abruptly, becoming cold and stern. "Unfortunately, my kindness to everyone has made some people arrogant."
For a moment, the people sitting below looked at each other in bewilderment.
Store Manager Wei sighed inwardly; what was bound to happen had finally happened.
Wang Jin felt relieved and thought he should hurry up and resolve the matter.
"I'm sure you all don't understand what I mean, so let me tell you a story. I took my family to the supermarket and saw people eating without restraint, and no one stopped them. This surprised me. At first, I thought it was just an oversight by the staff."
When Zhao Qinglan said this, many people below became nervous.
The supermarket's many employees, including Yuan Dali.
"Mom, you didn't go to our supermarket again today, did you?" Hopefully it wasn't his mom.
"I was wondering why she looked so familiar." Yuan's mother slapped her thigh. "Dali, I ran into her at the supermarket today."
Yuan Dali quickly asked, "Mom, did you say anything to our General Manager Zhao?"
"I, I," Yuan's mother recalled, her expression immediately changing.
On stage, Zhao Qinglan was still speaking.
"When I complained to someone, I was told that this was a family member of an employee and that I shouldn't meddle. I don't remember the company having a rule that employees' family members can eat and drink freely in the supermarket. Can anyone tell me when this rule was added?"
She looked around the room and asked loudly.
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