บท 13: 013 Ye Wanlan never fights an unprepared battle.

"Madam's words are true," Steward Zhou said with a smile, "then let's hope this Miss Ye has some self-awareness."

Suddenly, Madam Zhou said, "I still feel uneasy about collaborating with President Quan. It would be bad if Hechen were to be summoned away with a single phone call from Sheng Yunyi."

Steward Zhou understood, "I grasp Madam's meaning, the master is still abroad conducting business, I will convey your orders to the general manager."

"Go," Madam Zhou nodded.

As Steward Zhou left, he heard the sound of fierce arguing coming from the study on the third floor.

He shook his head and quickly departed.

"Zhou Hechen, don't try to pull wool over my eyes," Xu Lu slammed the table in the study and said coldly, "If you can't control your own people, I don't mind stepping in to help."

"There's no need for Young Master Xu to worry about my affairs," Zhou Hechen said with a light smile, "My own people, I will of course manage well."

He really didn't want to have any further involvement with Ye Wanlan, but Xu Lu wanted to use this issue to step on him, an impossibility.

"You manage well?" Xu Lu said with sarcasm, "If you could manage well, why is Qin Xian still lying in the hospital? How could she have the audacity to barge into my private room today? Zhou Hechen, you don't want Yunyi to be upset, do you?"

Zhou Hechen's gaze suddenly turned cold, and he pulled out a bank card from his wallet: "One million."

Xu Lu scoffed, "Not enough."

Zhou Hechen restrained his anger, "The Phoenix City order is yours."

"Brother Hechen is generous," Xu Lu finally showed a genuine smile, "Then let's put an end to this matter. Rest assured, I won't trouble your little lover, and I won't say anything unnecessary in front of Yunyi."

With those words, he swaggered out of the Zhou Family home.

Zhou Hechen lit a cigarette and contacted Ye Wanlan with a cold face.

After two beeps, the call connected.

"Hello." The girl's voice was cold, like the first snowfall of early winter.

"How long do you plan to keep this up? I've given you plenty of time, is this how you choose to make a scene?" Zhou Hechen said with deep annoyance and coldly continued, "Do you realize by causing trouble, they will come to me to attract my attention? How childish is that?"

There was no response, his anger increased, "Don't you have anything to say?"

"I do," finally spoke Ye Wanlan, her voice detached, "You sure have a lot of phone numbers."

Zhou Hechen was taken aback, as a cold "beep beep" sound came from the receiver.

When he tried to call back, it was unreachable.

He had been blocked again.

Xu Li had witnessed the entire scene, and said dumbfoundedly, "Brother Hechen, could it be she's truly not chasing after you anymore? That shouldn't be right..."

This remark provoked an even greater irritation in Zhou Hechen, and a sudden dull ache at his heart.

He fixed his gaze on Xu Li, "What do you mean by that?"

Startled, Xu Li hurriedly apologized, "I'm sorry, Brother Hechen, my mistake."

Zhou Hechen ignored him and dialed the director's number at Huangchi Entertainment, his tone indifferent, "Yes, stop all her work, terminate her agent's duties as well."

Without work, without a source of income, Ye Wanlan won't be able to survive in Jiangcheng and will have to come back to him.

The next day, at 8:30 in the morning, Huiteng Company headquarters.

A middle-aged man hurriedly entered the building.

The secretary who came to greet him whispered, "Director Liu, the new chairman has arrived."

The general manager frowned, "Arrived?"

"Yes, she arrived at eight a.m., even earlier than us."

"Seems like she's really eager to make a mark as the new official, what about the joint resignation letter?"

"It's been delivered, just placed in the chairman's office."

"Then that's really strange," the general manager said in surprise, "half an hour has passed, why hasn't she made any move?"

He had only been notified yesterday that Lin Weilan had appointed a new chairman to take over Huiteng.

That was one thing, but it was a girl not even twenty years old, who hadn't even finished high school!

Was this not chaos?

He had worked diligently at Huiteng for ten years; he had no outstanding achievements but had worked hard, and why should he simply hand over the results of his labor?

No one would accept Ye Wanlan's parachuting in, hence today's joint resignation letter.

"Not sure, the door has been closed, no noise, probably panicked and calling for help," the secretary smiled, "With so many resignations, how could she handle it? She'll have to roll out."

The general manager scorned, "Good if she understands that."

Women should really just stay at home and take care of their families; what's the point in joining the excitement of the workplace?

The general manager didn't bother to report to Ye Wanlan and went back to his office.

At nine o'clock sharp, all employees were present and in place.

"I wonder who the new chairwoman is, some sort of deity?"

"A dropout who's not even an MBA..."

At this moment, on the third floor, in the chairwoman's office.

Cheng Qingli was nervous: "Sister Lan, you've been sitting here for an hour now, should we..."

She had accompanied Ye Wanlan to the company today, only to be faced with a joint resignation letter from nearly fifty people.

In the entire Huiteng Company, there were only 65 employees.

"Hmm, it's nine o'clock, time to start work," Ye Wanlan leaned back in her chair, "Anyone who isn't here will be marked late, and those whose names are on the resignation letter will be dismissed immediately."

Cheng Qingli recorded each name.

Ye Wanlan said, "Good, we can start the meeting now."

"A meeting? But the employees are all..." Cheng Qingli had just begun speaking when she saw Ye Wanlan type a string of characters on the computer.

She didn't understand it; it looked like some kind of program.

After entering the commands, Ye Wanlan pressed the Enter key.

"Beep, beep, beep!"

At that moment, an alarm sounded from every employee's computer and their screens darkened.

"What's going on, a hacker attack? Who conducts corporate warfare with such high-end methods nowadays, aren't they all playing with killing the fortune tree?"

"What's the matter, did we get a virus, or is there a power outage?"

The general manager looked at the black screen, frowning, "What is the tech department doing?"

The secretary was equally baffled: "I'll go ask right away."

He had just lifted his foot when the computer screens lit up again.

It wasn't the desktop wallpaper but a face.

The beauty of this face was undeniable, every inch of skin was like fine jade, soft and delicate.

But her entire demeanor was anything but "soft"; she just sat quietly in the swivel chair, hands clasped, exuding an overwhelming presence.

The girl's blue pupils were like the ocean; her sharp gaze swept over everyone like a predator on the hunt.

"..."

Absolute silence.

The employees stared blankly at the screens, unable to comprehend the spectacle before them.

"I'm sorry to meet you all this way. First, let me introduce myself, I am Ye Wanlan," Ye Wanlan spoke slowly, "Starting from today, I am your new chairwoman."

Many people snapped back to reality, and a mix of snickers could be heard emanating from the various offices.

The general manager pointed at the computer screen, laughing so hard tears were coming out: "She really thinks she's the chairwoman."

The Huiteng Garment Company had been suffering losses for three consecutive quarters. The Lin Family hadn't bothered with it anymore, leaving it to fend for itself. What could Ye Wanlan possibly do?

"None of you believe in me, which I understand; it's normal thinking. But you shouldn't try to use this to threaten me. Those whose names I call out, I have accepted your resignation letters," Ye Wanlan said with a slight smile. "Thank you for your contributions to the company, and for saving the company a significant sum in compensation funds."

"..."

A deathly stillness; the employees were dumbfounded.

Ye Wanlan didn't give them time to think or react, and began to speak immediately: "Lin Geng, Luo Yinqiu, Wu Yi..."

She read over thirty names before stopping.

The general manager's expression went from scornful to shocked, then fearful.

These were the most fishy workers in the company, including a finance department supervisor who colluded in creating false accounts and taking kickbacks.

He knew this too well because he was involved as well.

But how could Ye Wanlan have known?

"Furthermore, General Manager Liu, you are fired as of today," Ye Wanlan waved the document in her hand. "Although your name isn't on the joint resignation letter, it was sent to me with your approval, so I agree to your leaving the company."

"On what grounds?!" The general manager stood up furiously, leaning on the desk and roaring at the computer screen, "You have no right! You can't do this!"

Lin Weilan had not fired him; what right did Ye Wanlan, who had just become the chairwoman, have to do so?

To dismiss him without cause, according to the labor law, he was entitled to at least a million in compensation.

He bet Ye Wanlan didn't have the guts!

Ye Wanlan spoke indifferently, "For crimes of gaining illegal profits for relatives and financial fraud, if you have anything to say, save it for the court."

Ye Wanlan never fought a battle unprepared.

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บท 14: 014 The sky is about to fall, would that I could hold it up!

A single sentence instantly caused the general manager's mental defenses to crumble, his face twisted: "You, how could you..."

The people of the Lin Family hadn't managed the company for quite some time; he reigned supreme, wielding great power and seizing the opportunity to amass a substantial fortune.

However, he had always done so covertly, the superficial accounts showing no problems whatsoever.

Within just an hour, how could Ye Wanlan have uncovered everything so thoroughly?

Could she possibly have foreseen this?

Fear detonated in the general manager's heart, and his knees were already going weak.

He knew what economic crime meant; he would bear the burden of a criminal case, face trial in court, and his descendants might even be barred from taking public examinations!

"No, Chairman, listen to me!" The general manager forced himself to calm down, making a placating smile at the computer, "This must be some misunderstanding. How could I possibly do such a thing, I..."

Ye Wanlan didn't pay him any attention and continued speaking, "I expect you to move out of the company by today, so as not to occupy others' positions. Those who want to resign can come to me in person, otherwise continue working. I want to see your work reports first thing tomorrow morning and salaries will be paid at the end of each month as usual. Meeting adjourned."

By the 9th time the timeline had reset, she already had control over all the employee information of Huiteng Company.

Her company did not need people who illegally possessed company assets; this joint letter of resignation was exactly to her liking.

Ye Wanlan pressed the Enter key once more, and all the computers returned to normal.

Yet, a prolonged silence haunted the various offices, with many people thrown into a panic.

"Brother Li, she... she really fired us, what do we do? I can't afford to lose this job!"

"Dismissing so many people at once, how is the company supposed to make money? She must be out of her mind!"

The employees who had signed the joint resignation letter all shared the same thought—

In order to keep the company running smoothly, Ye Wanlan absolutely wouldn't dare to fire so many people. And yet, she did the unexpected.

Voluntary resignation and forced termination are different; the former doesn't entitle you to any compensation, to say nothing of the fact that they had colluded with the general manager and were at fault.

Those who were publicly named felt lost, the emotion known as "regret" coldly sweeping through their limbs like a frigid tide, leaving them gasping for air.

The staff sat at their desks, lost, a common thought uniting them—

If they hadn't signed the joint letter of resignation, they might have been able to stay.

But now, what were they to do?

"Sister Lan, you are absolutely fantastic!"

Inside the Chairman's office, Cheng Qingli couldn't help but applaud after witnessing a great drama unfold.

"Chairman Ye, you are very different from the rumors," Director Liu of the marketing department said with genuine respect, "Under your leadership, our company will definitely secure a place in Jiangcheng's apparel industry."

She was one of the few who hadn't signed the joint resignation letter.

At first, she didn't trust Ye Wanlan either; an 18-year-old girl seemed unlikely to lead the entire company.

But Ye Wanlan, with a lightning strike, dealt with all those who had muddied the waters within just an hour, earning her heartfelt respect.

"No, Director Liu." Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow, her smile faint, "Not Jiangcheng, nor just the apparel industry, but the cultural fields of the entire world."

The great battle three hundred years ago had led to the fall of Huaxia culture, with heritage lost.

But she was determined to make Shenzhou soar up once again and reclaim its position as number one in the world.

Director Liu was shocked and couldn't help but be surprised, "You..."

"My ambition is great." Ye Wanlan patted her shoulder, "Follow me, and together we will witness the future."

These words made Director Liu's heart tremble uncontrollably, her palms heating up. She nodded seriously, "Okay!"

"There's still a lot of work to do, inform the HR director to start hiring and rebuild the company team." Ye Wanlan said, "The company is going to move, also it needs to change its name. Qingli, you will manage it."

Cheng Qingli agreed one by one, "Okay, so what should we change it to?"

Ye Wanlan looked towards the perfect sunlight outside the window and smiled slightly, "Pulling the Sky."

When the heavens are falling, the wish to pull them back is undeniable.

On the other side, Lin Family Old House.

Madam Lin had just returned from a walk in the garden, and as she handed her coat to Steward Lin, she received a public telephone number.

She frowned at it for a few seconds, but still pressed the answering button, "Hello?"

"Madam, save me, please save me!" The general manager in front of the phone booth was pale as paper, quickly recounting the morning's events, "The new chairman accused me of economic crime and wants to put me away. I've given you quite a bit of money every month, you absolutely can't leave me to die!"

"She is from the Lin Family, and also your niece; surely, you must have a way to save me. I beg you to speak well of me in front of her, please give me a way out!"

The charge of economic crime had left the general manager with no way out.

He began to regret why he had shown Ye Wanlan a display of power by uniting with other employees to sign resignation letters.

If he had been cautious, even if he had been dismissed, he wouldn't have ended up facing a lawsuit.

"What are you talking about?" Madam Lin's expression didn't change, "What does your economic crime have to do with me? You should be looking for a lawyer. If needed, I can help you get in touch with one."

She did not give the general manager time to argue and hung up the phone with a cold laugh.

Lin Qingwen asked, "What happened?"

"It's all because of Ye Wanlan." Madam Lin hummed lightly, "I have underestimated her. She barely arrived at the company and has already shown everyone her power, banking on having the elderly madam backing her up, and firing thirty-seven people. Quite the tactic indeed."

Lin Qingwen was surprised, "Has she gone mad? Firing so many people, what use is the company now?"

"Who knows?" Madam Lin's eyes held a mocking look, "She's just a brash calf, all bravery and no skill. I wonder to which man she will cry when she has eventually ruined the company completely."

Lin Qingwen shook his head with a smile, "She really is like my elder brother."

"Your elder brother?" Madam Lin was stunned.

She had been married into the Lin family for twenty years, and if she had not accidentally heard the name "Lin Jiayan", she would have thought Lin Weilan had only three children.

Lin Qingwen rarely spoke of this elder brother, and Madam Lin was quite curious about Lin Jiayan.

"It's nothing, just as you said, all bravery with no ability," Lin Qingwen said, "He left home years ago to make something of himself and hasn't returned since. It's unknown whether he is dead or just too afraid to show up."

Madam Lin, hearing this, did not inquire further, "But out of kind-heartedness, I still should give her a warning."

Saying so, she dialed the chairman's office telephone number.

"Hello." The girl's voice was as cold as snow.

"It's me, your second aunt." Madam Lin got straight to the point, "Ye Wanlan, I understand a new official must show their authority with some decisive actions, and you also want to achieve some results for your grandmother, but today you fired thirty-seven people, including key company staff. Do you think that's the right thing to do?"

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