Chapter 1018 - 782: The Company’s New Future
"This is resource redistribution, you have to make choices, this is the rule of society! You don’t understand because you’re too young, too naive!"
"If you truly have compassion, you should think about how to make life better for the remaining employees, and help me continue with the listing process, this is where your compassion and ideals should be used!"
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Chen Lizhou suddenly chuckled, "Of course, nowadays there are always many strange ideas in society, like ’work takes a back seat to family’ and such."
"After saying so much, you guys should think my topic today is about this, right?"
There was no sound from the audience.
No matter what everyone was thinking, after hearing Chen Lizhou’s speech, listening seemed to be the only choice at this moment.
"In my heart, I actually do think like this. Because now I truly feel that I used to neglect my family for work."
"But—"
Chen Lizhou’s voice became particularly clear at this point.
"This is my own thought. If I use this topic to call on everyone, or even just to share, I would feel it’s irresponsible."
"Because everyone’s situation is different, for example, for some of today’s young people, work must be the top priority, and you should strive when it’s time to strive;"
"And for some families—perhaps putting work first is indeed the best choice."
Chen Lizhou smiled, "This is also what I learned from my consultant—Teacher Nan—not to irresponsibly teach others grand principles, everyone’s life is their own."
Although they didn’t laugh out loud with Chen Lizhou, many people’s mouths did slightly curl up after this sentence was uttered.
Since Chen Lizhou took the stage, the men in suits who had remained expressionless also showed a sign of interest for the first time.
They seemed to have a premonition that Chen Lizhou was about to reveal something new.
"So why am I saying this today?"
Chen Lizhou once again fell into a thoughtful expression, "Because a few days ago, I met a student of my wife’s. He is also the key to the improvement of my Personality Dissociation symptoms."
Someone in the audience seemed taken aback.
"He joined our company at this critical moment."
"Everyone knows what the current situation of our company is. I’m not exaggerating, he is now jumping into a fire pit."
"What he is about to face could be endless overtime, dismissal right after the probationary period, no compensation after being laid off, and having to deal with the bleak job market post-recruitment season."
Since coming on stage, Chen Lizhou’s voice rose for the first time.
"These situations have happened in our company, and if nothing changes, they are bound to continue happening in the future!"
Everyone in the conference room was stunned.
The shift in topic was so quick that no one could react.
And what everyone was more surprised about—was whether these things could be brought to the table and spoken about in such a setting?
The management in the front rows grew increasingly anxious in searching for Boss Wang’s figure, but to no avail.
The men in suits in the very front row began to take on serious expressions.
"I don’t want these things to happen." Chen Lizhou’s voice softened again.
"It’s not driven by ideals or conscience, but by my own selfish motives." Chen Lizhou pressed his hand against his chest, "Because that newcomer is my wife’s student."
"I have many regrets towards my wife, so whatever I do, I want to try my best to protect anything that bears her mark."
Chen Lizhou made no effort to conceal his mindset, not wrapping his actions in any grandiose purpose.
"I’m ashamed that I only now stand up to say these things; I also apologize to everyone, the purpose of saying these things is not because I cannot tolerate the injustices within the company."
Chen Lizhou admitted frankly, "I am completely driven by self-interest, I am entirely doing this for myself."
"But I understand even more—that the reason why these things in our company have been able to exist all this time, with no one speaking out, is because everyone is out for themselves, to avoid causing trouble for themselves."
"After all—everyone here is an adult, everyone understands the rules of how society operates. Everyone knows what should be done, and what should not be done."
"So now, for myself, I am standing up."
Chen Lizhou looked resolute, "I will be the first to speak these unspeakable things, to do these forbidden actions."
In the audience, the men in suits exchanged glances.
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"Xiao Nan, I’m telling you, this society has never been about supposed reason and fairness, it’s about power and interests!"
Boss Wang took a deep breath, a look of satisfaction reappearing on his face, "I’ve brought the company to where it is today, reached the step of going public, not through fairness and justice, but because I understand the rules and adapt! I know what should be done, and what should not be done!"
"Now that you have awakened, cooperate with me, issue proof, stabilize the employees, and help the company go public smoothly, it will be beneficial for you, for me, for everyone."
This seemed to be Boss Wang’s final word.
After he spoke, he took another sip of water and then just looked at Nan Zhubin.
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Nan Zhubin remained expressionless the whole time.
Boss Wang believed that Nan Zhubin’s reaction indicated an internal struggle, a clash of thoughts.