” dropped out of middle school, has zero security knowledge, and yet after only two years on the job, he’s already a squad leader in the company’s security department. A martial arts school graduate works as his enforcer. If you didn’t know better, you’d think this was a den of thieves!” As she said this, Yu Xiaoduo slammed her hand hard on the table.
Bang! Though everyone’s expressions stayed the same, they were gradually growing tense inside.
Gu Xiao, sitting to the side, put on a smile and tried to smooth things over. “President Gu, calm down.”
Yu Xiaoduo ignored him and looked at Gu Lin. “Vice President Gu, your son’s not seriously hurt, is he?”
“Thank you for your concern, President Gu. Just a mild concussion.”
Mild concussion? Yu Xiaoduo didn’t believe it. Gu Lin was clearly trying to play it down so she wouldn’t grab onto this issue and refuse to let go. He really could endure.
“How long has Gu Long been working at the company?” Yu Xiaoduo asked, looking at Gu Lin.
Gu Lin seemed to understand what Gu Wan’er was getting at and said calmly, “He came to work at the company right after graduation. He’s been diligent and dedicated.”
“I asked, how long?”
Gu Lin’s brow twitched slightly. He lowered his voice and said, “Three years.”
“Three years. From an ordinary employee to a brigade commander. That’s a promotion every year and a half on average. If you give him another year and a half, I’m afraid even the department head will have to step aside for him.”
Du Sheng, sitting farther back, heard this and his expression shifted abruptly.
“President Gu, it’s true that Gu Long hasn’t been here long, but his performance speaks for itself. He took first place in the basketball tournament, table tennis tournament, and all the other competitions the company organized.”
Yu Xiaoduo slammed the table again, and this time even Gu Xiao flinched.
“If he’s so good at basketball, then he should go play professionally. What is the company’s security department for? To protect people and property. As a brigade commander, he got beaten up inside the company and couldn’t even fight back. Does that kind of work ability qualify him to be a brigade commander? I think the company has turned into your family’s backyard!”
“Old Meng, the gate guard at the front entrance, is a retired scout. He’s worked at the company for eight years, standing his post rain or shine. In eight years, he hasn’t been promoted even one level.”
“Mo Tiezhu, who patrols the parking lot, is a retired special forces soldier. He’s been watching cars in that parking lot for five years.”
“If either of those two had been there, they wouldn’t have been taken down as easily as Gu Long. You all know how many important documents and pieces of information are inside this company. When a special situation arises, who are we supposed to rely on? Your son? Or your nephew?”
The moment Yu Xiaoduo’s aura exploded outward, she suppressed every single one of the executives. No one dared even to breathe too loudly. But inside, they were all muttering to themselves. How had this President Gu suddenly become so tough? Her presence had actually suppressed both vice presidents. She was a completely different person from the one at yesterday morning’s meeting.
Gu Xiao’s brow furrowed deeply. He hadn’t expected Gu Wan’er to find a breakthrough point through Yu Xiaoduo. What a failed plan.
“President Gu, regarding this matter, I believe everyone will do some deep soul-searching,” Gu Xiao said solemnly.
Yu Xiaoduo’s gaze shifted to Gu Xiao. That look seemed capable of seeing right through him. Gu Xiao instinctively looked away, as if he didn’t dare meet her eyes. But even that made him feel a trace of fear. That gaze was just like the way Gu Yuanli looked at him. These direct-line family members really were nothing good.
Huang Lifei also noticed these details. She felt something was off. All these people had been intimidated by Gu Wan’er. It seemed everyone had underestimated this young president.
Gu Lin spoke up in a low voice. “President Gu, you’re right. Important positions should be filled by important people. Gu Long really isn’t suited to be a brigade commander.”
Yu Xiaoduo sneered inwardly. To smooth things over, you’re even willing to push your own son out.
But unfortunately, that’s not the outcome I want.
“Vice President Gu’s words are reassuring, especially that part about important positions needing important people. Everyone sitting here, do you think you fit that description?” After saying this, Yu Xiaoduo looked deeply at everyone present.
Gu Lin was stunned. He hadn’t expected Gu Wan’er to use his own words against them. Was this really the same Gu Wan’er who only ever wore a cold expression?
“Since no one’s talking, I’ll start calling names.”
Everyone’s hearts tightened. Their hearts were in their throats, terrified they’d hear their own name.
Gu Xiao thought to himself that Gu Wan’er really knew how to play the game. A tiny impromptu meeting, and she’d actually managed to turn the whole situation around. That one line about calling names had scared them out of their wits.
No. He needed to give them a shot of reassurance. They didn’t need to be afraid of her.
Just as Gu Xiao was about to speak, he caught a glimpse of Gu Wan’er’s eyes. The words that had reached his throat were swallowed back down.
Did Yu Xiaoduo not know what Gu Xiao was trying to do? She’d already planted a deep impression in their minds. If you dare come out and cause trouble, believe me, I’ll bury you alive.
“Zhuang Shu.” Yu Xiaoduo called out calmly.
To Zhuang Shu’s ears, it sounded like the King of Hell calling for his life. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Gu Xiao’s heart sank. Zhuang Shu was one of his people. If he got suppressed, it would be bad for him.
Zhuang Shu slowly stood up, forced a smile, and said with effort, “President Gu, regarding my work, I don’t believe I’ve made any mistakes.”
“May I ask, Minister Zhuang, how did your nephew become a squad leader? How does his ability surpass that of a special forces soldier and a scout?” Yu Xiaoduo asked calmly. Her words carried a strong sense of pressure, especially her eyes, which seemed to say: If you dare lie, I’ll bury you.
Zhuang Shu was panicking. Vice President Gu still hadn’t said a single word to stand up for him. It was like he’d been abandoned.
“President Gu, it was Minister Du who promoted him. We were only responsible for the review.” Zhuang Shu directly shifted the blame, which made Du Sheng’s expression turn very ugly.
Yu Xiaoduo wanted to laugh inside. Your nephew was promoted by someone else? You’re the one who arranged it.
Du Sheng wasn’t the type to take a loss. He wasn’t going to carry that blame. He stood up directly and said, “President Gu, Minister Zhuang is lying. He was the one who asked me to promote his nephew.”
As the two confronted each other, the atmosphere grew much heavier. Gu Lin’s side stayed quiet. After all, the ones making a scene now were all Gu Xiao’s people.
Zhuang Shu glared fiercely at Du Sheng. You dare talk back to me? I was the one who helped you get your position! You’re completely ungrateful!
Gu Xiao felt he couldn’t let this continue. He reached his right hand into his pants pocket and secretly pulled out his phone to send a distress message.
“Minister Zhuang, do you have anything to explain?” Yu Xiaoduo asked calmly.
Zhuang Shu didn’t dare casually sell anyone out. Besides, this matter didn’t involve anyone else. He’d done it on his own.
“President Gu, I have nothing to explain. I did use my position for personal gain,” Zhuang Shu said in a low voice. Even if he’d used his position for personal gain, it wasn’t enough to get him fired. After all, everyone sitting here had done the same thing. She couldn’t fire all of them.
Yu Xiaoduo certainly wouldn’t do that. Every executive in a conglomerate had some selfish motives. As long as it didn’t affect the big picture, she’d just turn a blind eye.
“I’m glad Minister Zhuang has the courage to admit it.”
When Zhuang Shu heard her tone, he immediately relaxed. Just as he’d thought.
