The secretary for Dai Paipai could only be one of Zhao Shui, Zhao Tong, or Wang Hong.
Zhao Lianjin dared to bet his head on it!
Because after his "consultations with other high-level personnel" on the list of mid-to-high-level appointments, Dai Paipai had acquiesced to all his suggestions.
What was a seemingly insignificant position like a secretary?
(In reality, this position was very important to Zhao Lianjin. It would be his ears and eyes, planted right beside Dai Paipai.)
After this meeting concluded, Paipai Fashion could officially change its surname to Zhao ahead of schedule!
This beautiful boss, exuding an air of sophistication, would also be tenderly embraced by Zhao Lianjin’s hands on her rear countless nights in the future.
“Marshal, thank you for preparing all of this for me. Rest assured, sleep soundly. I will take care of Paipai in your stead.”
As Dai Paipai began to announce her secretary, Zhao Lianjin lit a cigarette, silently speaking in his heart.
But the very next second!
Just as Zhao Lianjin was about to light his cigarette, his movements froze abruptly.
He suspected his ears were malfunctioning.
Otherwise—
Why, when Dai Paipai announced her secretary to everyone, did she not name Zhao Shui, Zhao Tong, or Wang Hong, but instead announced Li Qianfan from the sales department?
Who was Li Qianfan?
Where did he suddenly appear from!?
As Zhao Lianjin’s mind went blank—
Li Qianfan, down in the audience, had a reaction not much better than his.
Li Qianfan also suspected he had misheard.
Even Old Su, who was in a state of confusion after being demoted, instinctively reached up and adjusted his ear.
But the vast majority of people present showed no obvious reaction.
At most, they were curious: “How come I’ve never heard of someone named Li Qianfan in the sales department before?”
“Director Dai!”
A woman in heavy makeup suddenly stood up from her chair and asked loudly, raising her hand, “Excuse me, could you please announce again who your secretary is?”
Dai Paipai, looking down from her position, her gaze swept over and locked onto this woman.
Wang Hong.
Dai Paipai nodded and reiterated clearly, “My secretary is Li Qianfan from the sales department.”
Li Qianfan now heard it clearly.
He inwardly exclaimed, “Holy hell, what are Boss Paipai’s intentions in promoting me to secretary? Is it revenge for me slapping her ass, or does she want me to help her wake up Old Wang?”
Old Su also snapped back to his senses.
He quickly turned to look at his good son-in-law, thinking, “Both Director Dai and Qianfan are newcomers to the garment factory. How could Director Dai have promoted him to secretary? Could it be that they knew each other before? Alright, you good son-in-law, how dare you mess around behind Ziyu’s back! You won’t be able to shut my mouth for less than six hundred yuan!”
Zhao Lianjin also made sure he hadn’t misheard.
His brow furrowed instantly.
He sneered inwardly, “Paipai, how dare you defy my wishes. Do you intend to rebel!?”
Down below.
Wang Hong continued to ask loudly, “Director Dai! Why did you appoint someone I’ve never heard of to be your secretary?”
Dai Paipai smiled.
She said indifferently, “I, Dai Paipai, hold 95% of Paipai Fashion’s shares (Wang Mingshuai, who deeply loved his wife, indeed placed 95% of the garment factory’s shares under his wife’s name). I, Dai Paipai, am the boss of Paipai Fashion, whose word is law. Do I, Dai Paipai, need a subordinate like you to dictate who I appoint as my secretary?”
I.
Dai Paipai.
Dai Paipai repeated these four words three times consecutively!
She was using this opportunity to remind everyone present, including the entire “Zhao faction,” that she was the owner of Paipai Fashion.
Wang Hong, below—
Her mouth moved, but she had nothing to say.
Dai Paipai had something to say!
“Today is the first time I am holding an all-hands meeting as the General Manager.”
“Every decision I make, every word I speak, must be taken seriously by everyone present.”
“Yet, an ordinary employee who holds no important position has the audacity to question my personnel decisions on the spot.”
“What does this mean?”
“Are you trying to undermine my authority in the company right here and now?”
“Or do you believe that I, Dai Paipai, am simply a foolish woman, whom any employee can boss around!?”
By the time Dai Paipai finished speaking, she suddenly raised her hand and slammed it heavily onto the table.
*Bang*.
A loud noise echoed through the hall.
Many people flinched instinctively.
Wang Hong’s face changed dramatically, and she suddenly realized that Zhao Lianjin was not yet the master of Paipai Fashion!
She shouldn’t have stood up impulsively to question Dai Paipai, especially when she had been so sure she would become Dai Paipai’s secretary, only to be disappointed.
“Wang Hong.”
Dai Paipai looked at Wang Hong and said coldly, “You are fired. Go to the Human Resources department immediately and complete your resignation procedures.”
Wang Hong was utterly stunned.
The restaurant, filled with three hundred people, was now silent.
Many who believed Paipai Fashion was solely controlled by Zhao Lianjin, and that Dai Paipai was merely a figurehead, and who had looked down on her from the bottom of their hearts, quickly shed their nonchalant attitudes.
Li Qianfan watched her with interest, thinking, “I didn’t expect Boss Paipai to have so much substance.”
And as for Zhao Lianjin—
His expression was calm!
If he wasn’t calm, what could he do?
At most, he could curse Wang Hong as an idiot.
An idiot is an idiot—
After standing stunned for a while, Wang Hong actually shouted at Zhao Lianjin in front of everyone: “Vice President Zhao, Director Dai wants to fire me! Aren’t you going to do anything about it!?”
Zhao Lianjin’s vision darkened.
He roared inwardly, “Idiot! You’re handing Dai Paipai a weapon to use against me!”
But alas.
Given the situation, Zhao Lianjin had to make a statement.
He forced a smile and said, “Director Dai, while Wang Hong was a bit rash, especially her foolish reaction in not distinguishing who the real boss of Paipai Fashion is, she is still an old employee of the company. I believe she should be given an opportunity to correct her mistakes and mend her attitude.”
Would Dai Paipai give Wang Hong a chance to mend her attitude?
Impossible!
This is what the vast majority of employees in the hall thought.
After all, Dai Paipai could perfectly use Wang Hong’s dismissal to establish her authority.
It could also be an opportunity to subtly warn Zhao Lianjin.
But—
Dai Paipai glanced at Zhao Lianjin and nodded.
Looking at Wang Hong, she said indifferently, “Since Vice President Zhao is pleading for you, I will naturally respect his suggestion.”
Alas.
Paipai Fashion, after all, would bear the surname Zhao!
As many people in the hall sighed inwardly, Zhao Lianjin’s eyebrows rose, unable to suppress his surge of pride.
Dai Paipai, to ensure the normal operation of the company, ultimately dared not directly confront Zhao Lianjin, the leader of the Zhao faction.
However, Dai Paipai’s show of strength served as a reminder to Zhao Lianjin: “This woman, though gentle, possesses a strong will, and is by no means as ignorant and cowardly as I imagined. It seems that if I want to seize the garment factory and successfully pat her backside, I must proceed step by step. If I truly push her to desperation, we might end up destroying each other.”
“Although I respect Vice President Zhao’s suggestion and will not fire you.”
Dai Paipai spoke again, emphasizing the words “Vice President” with particular clarity.
She looked at Wang Hong: “However, you have committed an unforgivable mistake. Tomorrow, you will be transferred to the company’s cleaning crew. If you are not satisfied with this position, you can resign at any time.”
Huh?
Wang Hong was dumbfounded again.
But Dai Paipai did not give her another chance to speak.
“Li Qianfan from the sales department, come to my office immediately.”
Dai Paipai picked up the documents on the table, tapped them lightly, and turned to leave: “Meeting adjourned.”