A few minutes ago.
Ye Kaiming suddenly received a call from Li Zhaoyu, the head of headquarters, personally.
Li Zhaoyu told him that he was going to conduct a surprise inspection of the branch and would be arriving immediately.
Ye Kaiming was shocked.
It was normal for the boss to inspect a branch.
But Li Zhaoyu came to the branch without prior notice, which meant something was wrong.
In the workplace, it was always said that a surprise inspection by the boss meant that the branch manager's work was not up to par.
Ye Kaiming immediately began a self-reflection: "Could it be that the incident where my secretary accompanied him to bed and her husband caused a commotion at the company has reached General Manager Li's ears? Impossible, I already gave that environmental protection king enough benefits. Or is it that I handed over the branch's engineering project to my brother-in-law for personal gain?"
Although Ye Kaiming was the son-in-law of the Du family in Tiandong and considered one of the top figures in Tiandong, he knew even better that Li Zhaoyu, with his mysterious background, was someone his elder brother-in-law (the patriarch of the Du family) racked his brains to curry favor with.
If his elder brother-in-law treated Li Zhaoyu that way, what about him?
While Ye Kaiming was reflecting, he didn't delay. He immediately led a group of high-level executives downstairs.
In the lobby.
When Bao Shan and others saw Ye Kaiming arrive with such a grand entourage, they knew an important person was coming and dared not approach.
He walked up to Old Su and said with a smile, "Su Laiyun, for the sake of our colleagues, you should go back. The workwear business of Qingyun Branch can only be mine. Also, please tell Dai Pai about it. Her Pai Pai Fashion will also be annexed by our Tianci Fashion sooner or later."
Before Old Su could say anything.
Li Qianfan, who was leaning against the front desk, spoke up, "Bao Shan, dare you bet with Vice President Su on who can get the Qingyun Branch's business? Whoever loses will bark like a dog and crawl a few laps in front of the lobby."
"Heh heh."
Bao Shan's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Secretary Li, if I say I dare! Will Su Laiyun really bark and crawl a few laps on the ground if he loses?"
Li Qianfan retorted, "What if you lose?"
Bao Shan said firmly, "I will honor the bet and crawl a few laps on the ground."
"Good, if you don't crawl, then don't blame me for being rough with you."
Li Qianfan nodded and looked at Old Su.
Old Su, who believed his son-in-law would not lie to him, immediately raised his right hand.
This was to clap hands with Bao Shan to seal the bet.
With a clap, Old Su and Bao Shan slapped hands three times.
Li Qianfan saw several cars slowly drive up through the glass door.
Li Zhaoyu, the general manager of Jinchao Group, had arrived.
Li Qianfan really did not expect his nephew to support him so much, which was commendable.
As soon as Li Zhaoyu's car stopped, Ye Kaiming, bowing deeply, quickly walked to the car and personally opened the rear door.
The moment Li Zhaoyu got out of the car, Ye Kaiming and the other high-level executives, as well as more than ten security guards and several receptionists, immediately applauded.
Watching Li Zhaoyu shake hands and exchange pleasantries with Ye Kaiming and the others, Li Qianfan smiled.
He whispered to Old Su, "Dad. When General Manager Li comes in later, you go up and shake hands with him and introduce yourself. Don't worry, I've arranged everything, and you won't be disgraced."
Old Su, full of eagerness, whispered, "What if, Dad, I am disgraced?"
Li Qianfan replied, "You disown me."
"You said it yourself."
Old Su said casually, then immediately realized something was wrong.
If he really disowned Li Qianfan, Ning Xiaolan would probably break his legs, and he would never get a penny of allowance from his beloved daughter for the rest of his life.
He quickly corrected himself, "If you disgrace me, I'll tell Ziyu that you took me to Victoria that night. I just got a foot bath. But you hired a full ten technicians to serve you in every way."
Li Qianfan immediately felt a tightening in his lower back.
Old Su was definitely talking nonsense.
But that night, there were indeed a full ten technicians who provided Li Qianfan with super service.
And those ten technicians were the top ten at Victoria!
"I swear on the character of my father and my grandfather. I will never go to Victoria again. Mo Hongti, that vixen, is always trying to lure good women astray."
As Li Qianfan secretly made a vow, Li Zhaoyu, with a solemn expression, walked into the lobby surrounded by Ye Kaiming and his entourage.
Although Bao Shan and the others were sure that the general manager from the provincial capital would not know who they were, they immediately put on fawning smiles, looking at Li Zhaoyu with more affection than they would their own father.
As for Old Su.
Just now.
Old Su was sure that when Li Zhaoyu came in, he would immediately go up and introduce himself in a humble yet confident manner.
But when Li Zhaoyu came in, Old Su immediately felt guilty.
"What if my son-in-law is just tricking me into a noose? If that's the case, won't I be utterly disgraced?"
Just as he thought this, he felt a push from behind.
Old Su was immediately blown forward by the wind towards Li Zhaoyu.
"My son-in-law pushed me!"
Old Su yelled internally, the inexplicable force only allowing him to take rapid strides, blocking Li Zhaoyu's path.
Suddenly someone blocked his way.
Li Zhaoyu instinctively stopped and looked at Old Su, but his eyes first fell on Li Qianfan.
"It seems this is Uncle's father-in-law."
Li Zhaoyu immediately understood.
His solemn expression was replaced by a spring-like smile.
But before he could say anything.
Ye Kaiming behind him rushed to his side, his face full of anger, and shouted at Old Su, "Su Laiyun, what are you doing? I'm telling you clearly for the last time. The autumn and winter workwear for our Qingyun Branch will never be given to your Pai Pai Fashion! Security, come and take him away!"
Bao Shan and the others were also surprised to see Old Su dare to block Li Zhaoyu.
But then they secretly rejoiced and seized the opportunity to shout, "Su Laiyun, are you crazy? Don't you think about who you are to dare to block General Manager Li's way?"
Several security guards rushed forward from behind.
They all looked nervous, ready to drag Su Laiyun out and teach him a lesson.
Old Su's knees went weak, and his vision darkened in an instant.
He yelled internally, "Son-in-law is setting me up!"
But the next second.
Old Su felt his right hand being held by a pair of warm hands.
After holding Old Su's hand, Li Zhaoyu reprimanded the security guards, "What are you doing? Stand down!"
The security guards retreated in a hurry.
Ye Kaiming, after a moment of stunned silence, instinctively said, "General Manager Li, he is just a vice president of a small workshop in Qingyun. He came to the company to find me yesterday."
Li Zhaoyu interrupted him with a deep voice, "Do you know who this Mr. Su Laiyun is?"
Huh?
Ye Kaiming froze.
A bad premonition suddenly arose in his heart: "Does General Manager Li know Su Laiyun?"
"Do you know that Mr. Su saved me in the provincial capital four years ago?"
Li Zhaoyu sternly reprimanded Ye Kaiming, "Last year, when I was shopping, I suddenly had a heart attack and collapsed. It was Mr. Su who revived me in time. But before I could repay him, he quietly left. Since last year, I have been searching for him, but with no success."
Ah!?
Ye Kaiming was completely dumbfounded.
Bao Shan and the others standing at the front desk, after hearing Li Zhaoyu's words, quickly followed Ye Kaiming's example.
As for Old Su.
He was bewildered, thinking, "I saved the general manager of Jinchao Group last year? But I didn't go to the provincial capital at all last year."
After reprimanding Ye Kaiming in public, Li Zhaoyu looked at Old Su with excitement.
He clasped Old Su's right hand tightly and said, "Mr. Su, Mr. Su, do you know how hard I've been looking for you this past year? Heaven is merciful, I never expected to meet you here."
Old Su continued to be bewildered.
Li Qianfan quietly gave Li Zhaoyu a thumbs-up, admiring his superb acting skills.
"Mr. Su, it must be God's will that I met you here today. You absolutely must give me a chance to thank you."
Li Zhaoyu continued to act, "Please come up and sit for a moment. I will invite you for a meal and a detailed discussion after I finish my official business."
Ah?
Ah!
When Old Su finally came to his senses, he found himself in the conference room on the 12th floor of the branch building.
Although he was not qualified to sit on the podium, Ye Kaiming, the general manager of Qingyun Branch, had shed his arrogant demeanor from yesterday and personally served him a cup of tea with a fawning smile: "Mr. Su, please have some water. Oh, and this young man, you can sit down too."
"Thank you, General Manager Ye."
Li Qianfan said politely, sitting next to Old Su.
Bao Shan and the others—
Stood dumbfounded in the corridor outside the door, cupping their ears.
When Ye Kaiming returned to the podium and, with applause, called for the dozens of people in the conference room to welcome General Manager Li from headquarters to inspect the branch again, Old Su sighed heavily.
Li Qianfan asked him what was wrong.
"My memory is getting worse and worse."
Old Su said with emotion, "It is only now that I suddenly remember that I did save someone from a sudden heart attack at the entrance of a mall last year. But what I never expected was that this person was the big boss of Jinchao Group headquarters. My son-in-law, you should learn from me more in the future, and do good deeds daily to receive good karma."
Old Su was showing off.
Li Qianfan suppressed the urge to pick up his teacup and splash it on his face with great effort.
On the podium.
Li Zhaoyu stood up and slowly lowered his right hand.
The thunderous applause gradually subsided.
"I have come to Qingyun personally this time for a surprise inspection, and there is an important matter to announce on the spot."
Li Zhaoyu faced dozens of senior executives and, without any pleasantries, stated his purpose directly.
Including Ye Kaiming, all the senior executives sat up straight, looking as if they were all ears.
"Now, as the President of Tiandong Jinchao Group, I solemnly announce!"
Li Zhaoyu said slowly, "All positions within Jinchao Group of Ye Kaiming, the General Manager of Qingyun Branch, are hereby revoked!"