Ji Wuming specifically chose lunchtime to return to the company, partly to avoid the other employees, but mainly to evade Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai.
The reason for evading them was that he found it difficult to face them.
When he first arrived, they were his bosses.
Now, unexpectedly, he had become their boss.
However, some things could not be avoided.
Liu Sandao didn't believe that as the general manager of such a large company, it was acceptable to be absent for one day, let alone every day.
He had even considered tampering with the data system to force Ji Wuming to show up.
But those were just plans, not to be used unless absolutely necessary.
Ji Wuming's office was located in the central area of the 117th floor, with a layout similar to the 118th floor.
Both faced south. Su Dan Novel Network.
However, to get from the company entrance to his office, one had to pass through the lobby. Liu Sandao, sitting in the lobby, saw him at a glance.
Ji Wuming gave a slight nod, a customary greeting between acquaintances.
Liu Sandao stood up and walked directly towards Ji Wuming's office.
Fu Ruhai also followed him in.
Bai Suxiang had already gone to lunch. Since they had eaten together last time, the three of them had generally eaten together.
But today, Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai had used excuses to avoid it.
Whether it was fate or intuition, the three of them ended up meeting.
Ji Wuming, after closing the door, didn't say much.
Fu Ruhai, who was usually talkative, was silent this time.
"Manager Ji, it's really not easy to get a hold of you!"
Liu Sandao spoke first.
"Not at all. It's just that there's a lot going on at the company lately, and I'm spread too thin!"
Ji Wuming used official language.
"Since that's the case, I'll get straight to the point!"
Liu Sandao said directly.
"Please speak!"
Ji Wuming was also straightforward, as he couldn't avoid it.
Moreover, as a Heavenly Mechanism True Person, he was already aware of these matters, but heavenly will could not be defied.
"Why is the Fu Guo system no longer offering rewards?"
Liu Sandao's question surprised Ji Wuming.
"How could there be no rewards? There must be, otherwise who would take on the tasks?"
Ji Wuming replied.
"This is a decision that was just implemented a week ago. Look at this celestial realm announcement from the company."
As Ji Wuming spoke, he turned his laptop screen towards Liu Sandao, showing him the company document.
Indeed, the company's payment method had changed.
Instead of settling in silver, it was now settled in Fu Guo.
"How could this be?"
Liu Sandao was very confused. Would so many deities rush to do tasks with no rewards?
"Well... I heard that these Fu Guo can enhance cultivation.
So, many deities are now solely collecting Fu Guo, rather than exchanging them for currency."
Ji Wuming replied.
"Then who will balance the malevolent energy?"
"This... how would I know? I heard from deity friends who took on tasks that after accepting a Fu Guo task, they would keep the Fu Guo.
Then, they would cast a minor spell to resolve the calamity of the person who received the Fu Guo.
By doing so, they could get the Fu Guo and also fulfill the purpose of distributing Fu Guo. What's not to like?"
As soon as Ji Wuming finished speaking, Fu Ruhai interjected:
"Who said that? This is not only a losing deal, but there will be great calamities in the future!"
"Brother Fu, don't complain. You've held divine positions in the Heavenly Realm for a long time. Don't you understand the intricacies?
As long as the system operates, that's all that matters. To tell you the truth, the reason you two were dismissed was that your distribution of Fu Guo was not proactive enough, and someone reported you."
Ji Wuming's words left Liu Sandao bewildered.
"How were we not proactive? We never slacked off!"
Fu Ruhai defended himself, though weakly, seeking peace of mind.
"Hahaha, Brother Fu, what can I say about you?
Let me ask you, when you were still in office, weren't there many invoices that were not redeemed?"
"Yes, so what?" Fu Ruhai asked.
Ji Wuming paused, took a sip of water, and continued:
"Because they were not redeemed, the Fu Guo were not accepted, and those people suffered. They constantly prayed and cursed, which the Heavenly Realm learned of, and therefore, dealt with you strictly.
If Old Zhao hadn't intervened to get you two the titles of advisors, you might have permanently left Ying Bafang!"
"So that's how it is."
Liu Sandao seemed to understand something and said faintly.
"Actually, there's no other way. I don't know the new leaders. However, you two are still familiar with the critical parts of the Fu Guo system, so you are the only ones suited for these advisor positions."
Ji Wuming continued to explain.
Liu Sandao finally understood. Merely delaying the processing of unredeemed items had led to his dismissal.
Could such a minor issue truly reach higher authorities and not be handled internally by their own company? It must be that someone was deliberately targeting them.
But who would target Fu Ruhai and himself?
Could it be Na Qianlai?
Liu Sandao decided to discreetly investigate Na Qianlai in the coming days and see what he was up to!
Since becoming the acting chairman of Ying Bafang, Na Qianlai had become even more idle.
He had even outsourced his Heavenly Realm missions in the form of Fu Guo releases.
However, only specific individuals could receive these Fu Guo.
For example: malevolent gods, vicious spirits, vengeful ghosts, and wronged souls.
As for why they would be interested in Fu Guo, it was because Fu Guo could alleviate their suffering.
Therefore, whenever such tasks were released, they were almost instantly snatched up.
This greatly improved Na Qianlai's work efficiency, leaving him ample time to leverage his influence upwards.
Whether it was the novelty of his new position or a sense of accomplishment after a victory,
Na Qianlai always stayed in the uppermost office of Ying Bafang.
Since arriving here, he had followed the practices of Shen Feng Group.
The other employees of Ying Bafang didn't find it awkward, as the boss had always been like this.
However, even so, there was one thing that Na Qianlai could not change.
That was the three mirrors at the entrance.
Fu Ruhai had exchanged his only bottle of five-hundred-year-old Immortal Drunkenness for these three mirrors. They were from the same origin as the mirrors on Lao Tzu's Eight Trigrams Furnace.
Once placed in a position, if the incantation was not unraveled, they would remain immovable for eight hundred years.
And only Lao Tzu, Fu Ruhai, and the person who passed down the three mirrors knew the incantation.
Na Qianlai initially didn't know the mirrors' purpose. Since they couldn't be moved, he simply left them there.
...
"Didn't you two go to the top floor before?"
Bai Suxiang returned to her workstation and suddenly asked Liu Sandao.
"What is it?"
Liu Sandao asked back while looking at his computer.
"Can you tell me who the leaders upstairs are?"
As soon as Bai Suxiang finished speaking, Liu Sandao said faintly:
"If you want to know, why don't you go up yourself?"