Chen Lishu rested one hand on the table, saying in a low voice, "If you leave the company and look for other jobs, the salary won't be this high, and even eating will be a problem. You need to think carefully before resigning!"
Feng Wen honestly replied, "President Zhang called us and said he has found a place for us to develop. As soon as we go there, he will immediately arrange work for us and we won't have to worry about food or drink at all."
Chen Lishu sneered and said, "Then he's prepared quite thoroughly."
Feng Wen didn't detect the anger in Chen Lishu's tone, mistaking it for her praising Zhang Bin for being meticulous. He then said, with persistence:
"President Chen, I can see that you are an excellent entrepreneur. Following you, you will definitely not mistreat us employees.
Actually, I don't really want to leave the company, but I promised to always follow President Zhang. Now that he has sent an invitation, it would seem improper not to go.
I want to ask President Chen a question: is it really impossible for President Zhang to return to the company? Why don't you give him another chance to come back and share your workload? Then we old employees wouldn't have to leave."
Allowing him to return to work again would be like nurturing a tiger to invite disaster, or letting a wolf into the house!
Chen Lishu's expression turned completely cold, and she then stamped and signed their resignation applications.
After finishing, she handed the resignation letters to Feng Wen and said coldly, "I will absolutely not employ someone who has betrayed me before. Zhao Li, you now take these people to the finance department to settle their salaries for this month."
Zhao Li, receiving the order, nodded and then said to Feng Wen and the others, "Let's go."
With that, the group swaggered out of the president's office.
On the way to the finance department, Feng Wen frowned and asked Zhao Li, "You are the veteran who has been by President Zhang's side. With such a major upheaval in the company, President Zhang specifically invited a few of us to work for him. Why did you refuse?"
Zhao Li stared ahead with a confused gaze and said, "Why shouldn't I refuse? Isn't it obvious that Chen Lishu is a promising leader? Following her, I'm sure I'll have a future.
I'm not like you all who are single. I already have a family now, and everything, big or small, requires money. Resigning would be no different from cutting off my family's livelihood!"
Feng Wen felt that what he said made sense and said no more. The group soon arrived at the finance department.
Meanwhile, back in the president's office, after Feng Wen and the others had left, Su Nian eagerly approached Chen Lishu, her brows furrowed, and said irritably, "Madam, even if we raise a dog for this long, it should wag its tail at us.
You know Zhang Bin's family had problems, and you immediately gave him a bank card to take his child for treatment. This kindness is such that one should repay it by being a beast of burden, yet he, not only has no gratitude, but even wants to usurp the company!"
Listening to Su Nian's complaints, Chen Lishu, quite wisely, comforted her, "It's hard to fathom people's hearts, but there's no need to dwell on this. Knowing what kind of person he is, just keep your distance from him in the future."
Su Nian sighed with a touch of helplessness, saying, "Things have already happened, and we can't change them. However, we must learn from our mistakes and be vigilant in our dealings with people.
Zhang Bin poaching people so openly must mean he has found a new company. One can't help but wonder what the mastermind behind this new company intends to do?"
Actually, one could guess the general idea with a little thought. Chen Lishu shrugged and said, "Don't forget the contracts they signed before joining. As long as they violate the contract terms, we will receive substantial compensation. As for the products, we can simply replace them with new ones."
Hearing Chen Lishu say this, Su Nian's relieved heart finally settled. She nodded, her mood significantly improved, and said, "I understand. Then Madam, you carry on with your work. I'll wait outside. If you need anything, just call me."
"Mm," Chen Lishu nodded and watched Su Nian leave the office.
By the end of the morning, matters concerning both companies were mostly settled. Chen Lishu picked up her phone and called an acquaintance.
As soon as the call was connected, she heard the excited voice on the other end say, "President Chen, congratulations on overcoming this crisis for the company. Business at the newspaper office has been extremely brisk these days; I haven't even had time to call and congratulate you!"
Chen Lishu chuckled softly and slowly replied, "Then I also congratulate you on your booming business at the newspaper office. I'm calling today with a single purpose: to invite you out for lunch and discuss the next collaboration project."
Upon hearing about a new project collaboration, Wu Hua's eyes lit up instantly. "How can I let you treat me for a meal? If it weren't for your help in turning around the newspaper office's situation these days, we would likely still be losing money!
Although we have CCTV backing us, if we continued to operate at a loss, the leaders above would not approve, and the company would be shut down within two years. At my age, losing my job would mean I couldn't even support my family!
If it weren't for your appearance, I truly might have been begging for scraps in two years. So, no matter what, this meal must be my treat. I'll find someone to book a hotel right away and send you the information later. You can just come to the location."
With that, Wu Hua hurriedly hung up the phone.
Chen Lishu looked at the phone in her hand and shook her head with a hint of helplessness. It didn't matter who paid; what was important was the work to be discussed today!
Not long after, Chen Lishu received a message from Wu Hua. After tidying up her desk, she drove with Su Nian to the address he provided.
The car stopped in front of Manxiangyuan. The two followed the room number in the message to find their destination.
As soon as they entered, Wu Hua greeted them enthusiastically, asking with a stream of words, "You're here. Is it quite hot outside? I should have booked a private room at a restaurant near your company. However, considering the taste there isn't great, I booked it at my usual dining spot."
Chen Lishu smiled and shook her head, saying, "Editor Wu, you don't need to be so polite. It's just a casual meal. Please, sit down, and we can chat as we eat."
Upon hearing this, Wu Hua quickly pulled out chairs for Chen Lishu and Su Nian, making a welcoming gesture. The two didn't stand on ceremony, found chairs, sat down, and nodded towards Wu Hua.
Su Nian was a very observant young woman. After Wu Hua sat down, she quickly picked up the cups on the table and poured him wine.
Chen Lishu also took the wine passed to her by Su Nian, then raised her glass to Wu Hua and said, "Come, I'll toast you. Consider it my thanks for your help this time!"