Su Ziyu could afford to be magnanimous.
This was because both she and Li Qianfan had retaliated against Wang Hong and Zhao Shui, who had caused trouble, in a "brutal" manner.
Dai Paipai, however, was not one to let things go!
Zhao Tong's timely intervention to protect Zhao Lianjin had already deprived Dai Paipai of the opportunity to oust Zhao Lianjin using this incident, leaving her frustrated.
If she didn't pursue Wang Hong for defamation, she would never be able to hold her head high in the company again.
How could a boss without prestige manage a company well?
Wang Hong had previously pointed at Dai Paipai's nose and cursed her for an affair with Zhao Lianjin in the office the previous night. Many people present had heard it.
Zhao Lianjin, with a feigned expression of shame and anger, had indirectly confirmed Wang Hong's "words were indeed true."
Nearly a hundred people, both inside and outside the finance department, had believed Wang Hong's fabricated story.
"From yesterday afternoon to this morning, I was at Qingyun Central Hospital, accompanying my husband, Wang Mingshuai."
Dai Paipai looked at Ning Xiaolan and said, "Many medical staff, as well as hospital surveillance, can testify. I never left the ward. Director Ning can investigate."
Ning Xiaolan nodded.
Zhao Lianjin's expression changed slightly, and he forced a smile, "President Dai, I can also testify for you that Wang Hong was talking nonsense."
Dai Paipai immediately pressed, "And then?"
Then?
Zhao Lianjin was stunned and gritted his teeth secretly.
Righteously, he said, "President Dai, I suggest we fire Wang Hong immediately! Our company cannot keep someone who fabricates rumors for their own selfish reasons."
He regretted being so eager to orchestrate this honey trap today.
Although Wang Hong did not hold an important position in the company, she was Zhao Lianjin's "pillow person." She was especially fierce, daring, and obedient, making her very useful to Zhao Lianjin.
Zhao Lianjin truly did not want Wang Hong to be kicked out of Paipai Fashion.
But Dai Paipai clung to her mistakes, so Zhao Lianjin could only "shed tears and execute Ma Su."
"Heh heh."
Dai Paipai smiled chillingly and asked again, "Firing Wang Hong will be the end of it?"
Zhao Lianjin blurted out, "Then what else do you want?"
"Vice President Zhao might not know, but I studied law in college. Article 246 of our Criminal Law is very clear."
Dai Paipai said slowly, "The act of someone fabricating and disseminating false facts that are sufficient to demean another person's character and reputation, and the circumstances are serious. This is defamation, punishable by imprisonment for not more than three years, criminal detention, public surveillance, or deprivation of political rights."
Peng!
Zhao Lianjin's heart suddenly pounded.
He had never dreamed that Dai Paipai, who looked so weak and easily bullied, would not be satisfied with just firing Wang Hong, but would bring up criminal law and send his capable subordinate to prison.
"Director Ning."
Dai Paipai ignored Zhao Lianjin and looked at Ning Xiaolan. "As the victim, I am now reporting to the special forces and request Director Ning to uphold justice for me."
Ning Xiaolan's expression was solemn. "President Dai, please rest assured. We will definitely give you justice in this matter."
When Wang Hong spread rumors about Dai Paipai and Zhao Lianjin having an affair, not only did all eighty people in the finance department hear it clearly,
Ning Xiaolan and Xiao Wang were also present.
They had witnessed the entire process of Dai Paipai breaking down and shouting "Daddy" out the window (to Li Qianfan).
Therefore, Ning Xiaolan didn't need to look for witnesses.
She and Xiao Wang were the most powerful witnesses!
However, at the time, no one had taken the matter seriously.
But when Dai Paipai invoked criminal law—
Anything escalated to a higher level would have serious implications!
After stating her commitment to Dai Paipai, Ning Xiaolan, who always acted decisively, immediately led Xiao Wang and others out of the room.
"Oh, the seemingly gentle and weak boss's wife is not to be trifled with."
In the corridor outside the finance department, the company employees who were enthusiastically gossiping, after witnessing all this, subconsciously thought this.
Invisibly, Dai Paipai's prestige in the company soared.
Many employees who thought Zhao Lianjin would have both wealth and love, and therefore didn't need to pay attention to President Paipai, began to think seriously.
"Secretary Li, issue a notice. We will convene a meeting for middle and senior management immediately."
Dai Paipai decided to strike while the iron was hot.
Not only would Wang Hong be sent to prison, but Zhao Shui, Zhao Tong, and the other seven who gave false testimony would also be kicked out of the company.
Li Qianfan agreed and quickly left.
Being Daddy to President Paipai—
Oh.
He would explain to his black belt wife later about being Secretary to President Paipai.
In the meeting room of Paipai Fashion.
Li Qianfan had been "delivering the imperial decree" for half an hour. The sun had already set, but only four middle and senior managers had arrived.
Old Su, who had been demoted to deputy director, and Old Ma, the former director of logistics, who had been pitied by Old Su, along with the directors of the first and third workshops.
Zhao Lianjin and others did not show up.
Dai Paipai, seated in the center, gripped her pen tightly and said softly, "Secretary Li, please call and urge them again."
Li Qianfan immediately walked to the corner, directly turned on the speakerphone, and using the phone book posted on the wall, first called Zhao Lianjin.
"Hello, who is this?"
Zhao Lianjin's lazy voice came through.
"I am President Dai's secretary, Li Qianfan."
"Secretary Li."
Zhao Lianjin laughed heartily. "May I ask what instructions Secretary Li has?"
Li Qianfan ignored Zhao Lianjin's sarcasm and said seriously, "President Dai is holding a meeting and would like Vice President Zhao to attend."
"It's already after work."
Zhao Lianjin interrupted Li Qianfan, "We'll talk about anything tomorrow."
Before Li Qianfan could say anything, the call ended.
Li Qianfan turned and looked at Dai Paipai.
Dai Paipai's expression was calm on the surface, but the white legs hidden under the table were visibly trembling.
Anyone could see that.
After Dai Paipai "escalated the matter" and intended to send Wang Hong to prison, Zhao Lianjin, unable to stop her, had simply torn off his mask.
He was too lazy to pretend to obey while openly defying.
Anyway—
He had already controlled ten middle and senior managers of Paipai Fashion, and had made promises of "promotion and wealth" to the low-level team leaders. He had successfully held the emperor hostage to command the feudal lords, so what was there to fear?
If Dai Paipai dared to cause trouble!
Paipai Fashion would be unable to operate normally.
If it couldn't operate normally, it wouldn't be able to complete the current orders within the specified time.
If the orders were not completed, Paipai Fashion would have to pay huge liquidated damages to the clients according to the contract.
And they would lose those clients.
Paipai Fashion would go bankrupt—
"If I can't have Paipai Fashion, then I'll destroy it!"
This was Zhao Lianjin's confidence in challenging Dai Paipai.
He was certain that Dai Paipai would never completely fall out with him.
All Dai Paipai could do was to temporarily go along with him, patiently waiting for an opportunity to gain control of the company.
"Alas, poor woman."
Li Qianfan sighed inwardly and patiently dialed the phones of other middle and senior managers again.
Either no one answered, or they said they had an urgent family matter and had already left the company.
"Director Su, let's adjourn for now."
Dai Paipai forced a smile and said softly.
Old Su and the others exchanged glances. They wanted to comfort Dai Paipai, but didn't know what to say, so they could only nod and leave silently.
"President Dai, it's getting late."
Li Qianfan walked to Dai Paipai's side and said, "If there's anything, we can discuss it tomorrow."
Dai Paipai interrupted him, "Are you leaving too?"
Li Qianfan smiled, "My wife is waiting for me downstairs."
Dai Paipai suddenly stood up.
She threw her arms around Li Qianfan and buried her face in his shoulder, sobbing, "Daddy, don't leave Paipai."