Chapter 838 - Lost to greed (1/2)

All was silent inside Ah Qing's conference room. The fourteen board members and Yi Sheng and Tong Biao could not say a word, let alone breathe.

Yue Ling's words were nothing but the truth.

When An Qing was first built, every person hired in the company was an individual with great potential in the fashion industry. Whether one was poor or from a prominent family, it didn't matter as long as one was capable.

However, that was when Chen Yifeng was still the CEO.

Once Chen Limei became the new CEO, everyone's actual color came to light. An Qing was able to maintain its glorious standing, but some people became greedy.

Employees who poured their hearts into their hard work were demoted because of their background, while the ones who did nothing were promoted based on their wealthy families.

Yue Ling's eyes scan the people in the room without the need to move her head.

She could have taken care of these people when she got rid of the corrupted managers. However, she wanted to save this group for last.

They were the ones she thought would never betray her trust in them.

”It's truly a shame that you lost to greed.”

Her eyes slowly blink, and she pushes her chair back to stand up. With a glance at the faces of those who lost her trust, she sighs.

”For the sake of your past efforts, you are given the option to turn in your resignation letters by the end of the day.”

”My purpose here is done. Secretary Jiang will answer any remaining questions.”

Her hand reaches for the door handle, but she suddenly stops. Her head turns to look at Yi Sheng and Tong Biao.

”Miss Yi Sheng.”

Yi Sheng's shoulders jumped at the sound of her name. She is the Human Resource Manager and manages all the functions within An Qing.

When Yue Ling pointed out her mistake, she thought she was caught failing to maintain a good workforce.

However, considering the situation, there's a possible chance that she can still keep her position.

She swallows a hard gulp and lifts her head. She pushes back all her fear and smiles at the woman who called her name.

”Yes, CEO Han?”

Yue Ling smiles a small scoff. Her expression made others unable to read what she was thinking.

”You're also fired.”

”...”

Yi Sheng was dumbfounded as Yue Ling's words entered her ears. The smile on her face became stiff, making her unable to remove it.

She could only stare at the woman who just fired her walk away, and disappear from the room.

As she remains frozen in place, Liu Shan walks over to her. Upon seeing him, she was able to return to her senses. Maybe Yue Ling misunderstood her reasons for doing what she did.

After all, if it weren't for her management, An Qing wouldn't be as luxurious as it is to this very day.

She quickly discards all thoughts and takes a step towards Liu Shan.

”Excuse me, Sir. I think there's been a misunderstanding. I am Yi Sheng from the Human Resources department. I don't think CEO Han meant to fire me. She was probably referring to the old man here.”

Her words finished with her left hand pointing to Tong Biao. They were standing together, and considering her position in An Qing, Yue Ling must have mistaken them.

”Why does everyone keep saying it's all a misunderstanding?”

He murmurs the question before looking at Yi Sheng then at Tong Biao. He noticed that the moment the man entered the room, he never once lifted his head, nor did he speak.

The corners of his lip curl upward into a smile, but the smile doesn't reach his eyes.

”Miss Yi, you are correct. There does seem to be a misunderstanding here.”

Yi Sheng's eyes lit up at Liu Shan's agreement with her. She doesn't know what his position is to Yue Ling, but seeing that he stood by her side during the meeting, he must be someone important.

Her smile grew more comprehensive, and she straightens her posture.

”Yes, yes. That's it. If I can explain to CEO Han why-”

”You're the one who is misunderstanding the situation.”

Before Yi Sheng could finish her words, Liu Shan's voice suddenly cuts her off. His move dumbfounded the woman to the core, but he kept his smile in place.

”I know that this is quite a shock for you, but please understand that you are permanently removed from your position as the HR manager.”

His smile widens until it reached his eyes.

”Now, if you'll excuse me. I have another matter to take care of.”

He looks away from the woman who had turned to a statue. However, he couldn't help but sigh again at the sight of the silent man.