Chapter 1015 - 781: Chen Lizhou’s Truth_2
"Secondly, you’re taking my funding, yet you act as an industrial spy within the company, collecting so-called evidence, just to make sure your people can retreat unscathed."
"You talk about your industry’s ideals and initial intentions. But doing so in front of these association leaders—" Boss Wang shook his head, "You’ve certainly put yourself out there, Xiao Nan."
"Today’s conference, I recorded it, planning to upload it to our company’s promotional channels. With you putting yourself out there and the matter spreading so widely, what do you expect other people in the EAP industry to do in the future? What will those association leaders think?"
"When other companies look for the EAP Project Team again, what will they think?"
"Keep in mind, EAP in our country is only in its initial stage, it needs development."
Boss Wang curled his lips into a smirk.
"Not to mention, all members of your entire EAP Project Team will be blacklisted by the industry’s companies, and you can forget about getting any EAP projects in the future!"
"As for your teacher, Professor Bai Qinghua, right? He condoned you using collaboration funds to intensify labor disputes, messing around here, and his company won’t get such opportunities in the future either!"
Boss Wang patted Nan Zhubin’s shoulder again and softened his tone, "I understand, young people like you have ideals. But think carefully, how many people will your so-called ’just actions’ ultimately drag down?"
"I—might indeed encounter some trouble."
"But you—won’t be able to continue in this industry in the future."
Boss Wang’s gaze passed Nan Zhubin, landing on Mo Kai for a few seconds.
Then he turned back to Nan Zhubin, "These are lessons you’ll learn as you keep working in society. I’m telling you in advance today."
"Your ideals and justice, at times, can cause destruction much greater than you could ever imagine."
"Before speaking or acting, think twice." Boss Wang pointed to his temple.
"So, you now, cannot leave."
"Not only can’t you leave, but you need to stay and continue working according to the contract period—comply with my decisions!"
Boss Wang widened his eyes, "However I need you to calm the employees, you must do it that way!"
"Whatever proof I need you to issue, that’s the proof you will issue!"
By the end, Boss Wang’s tone was nearly exalted, his voice almost a roar.
Exhausting himself, he then started to gasp, showing a satisfied expression as he grabbed his thermos cup from the side, blew gently, and leisurely began sipping.
He finally felt his control was fulfilled.
A series of arrangements made Nan Zhubin cooperate with his publicity, turned the potential negative impact on the company into a positive one, while using the prospect of future growth to force the entire EAP team to continue working for him.
It’s interlocking, almost a strategic alliance.
The room fell into silence. Nan Zhubin and his three colleagues seemed overwhelmed by the influx of information, speechless for a while.
Boss Wang looked at them, chuckling softly.
Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something.
"Speaking of which - Chen Lizhou often comes to you for psychological consultation, correct?"
Silent Nan Zhubin looked at Boss Wang.
"He’s been an old employee, and I’ve long noticed—even though he’s very capable, there’s a..."
Boss Wang shook his head, "Still carries that kind of youthful naivety."
"Whenever the company makes decisions, he always hesitates, protecting his subordinates like protecting his own children."
"If not for this, his rank in the company could actually be higher than it is now—not like it currently is—"
Boss Wang softly said, "—somewhat hindering the company’s development."
"Though recently, he seems to have realized, cooperating well at work."
Boss Wang recalled something, curling up the corners of his mouth, "He’s been quite accommodating with the company’s recent optimization policies. He’s enthusiastic about this guidance conference, too."
"Indeed, people need to go through something significant to awaken." Boss Wang shook his head, sighing, "Although it’s a bit late, he’s finally on the right path."
Boss Wang looked at Nan Zhubin, "You’re still giving him psychological consultations, as his ’teacher’, yet it might be best to learn from him."
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In the meeting room.
Chen Lizhou was still on stage.
The audience was dense, but not many paid him much attention anymore. Even though Chen Lizhou’s voice spread through the loudspeakers to everyone, the employees’ ears seemed to automatically filter out his voice.
"Standing on this platform of the ’Psychological Guidance Conference’ today, I feel very honored. First, I thank the company for recognizing the importance of our employees’ mental health..."
Chen Lizhou spoke slowly.
From his perspective, he could see the reactions of everyone in the audience.
"First, on behalf of myself, I’d like to thank the company and President Wang for hosting such a psychological guidance conference during this special period. This demonstrates that the company not only cares about our work output but also our mental state..."
The men in formal suits seated in the front row no longer maintained the focus they had when Nan Zhubin was present, whispering among themselves, occasionally nodding. But clearly, their nods weren’t directed at Chen Lizhou on the stage.
"I’ve been with Tongping Software for a long time, experiencing many ups and downs together with the company. We have weathered every difficulty we’ve faced..."
The management close to the front seemed out of touch, showing no interest in Chen Lizhou’s words. Only a few were still paying attention, whispering among themselves, perhaps preparing to succeed Chen Lizhou as "excellent employees" with speeches.
"Now the company is in a tough period again, and at this moment, every old employee has the responsibility to stand up and say assuring words. As an old employee, I’d like to share my past experiences..."
The employees further back were browsing the regulations Nan Zhubin shared at the end; some enlightened, others discouraged after thoroughly reading, gently shaking their heads.
Throughout, the only thing unchanged was the camera in the corner, continuing to faithfully record everything happening.
Chen Lizhou took a deep breath: "...sharing past experiences to inspire colleagues and brothers present, for us to overcome challenges together with the company..."
He paused for a moment.
Then suddenly raised his voice, "—Actually, that’s what I should be saying!"
—Hiss—
The sudden noise caused the loudspeaker to produce a distorted electrical sound.
Startling everyone present.
The audience exchanged glances at Chen Lizhou, wondering what madness this was?
Could it be some new speaking technique?
Amid hundreds of gazes, Chen Lizhou took a deep breath.
Then slowly engaged the buttons on his suit, like undoing a constraint.
He strode to the stage’s edge, sitting down carelessly among bewildered looks.
"Originally, I should be inspiring everyone." Chen Lizhou repeated.
"But now I don’t want to say any of that." Chen Lizhou scanned the audience seriously, "Because all of it is false."
Some sensed something awry.
Some started looking for Boss Wang in the crowd, unsure whether this was intentional or a move by Chen Lizhou, seeking direction.
Yet searching the entire meeting room, they didn’t find Boss Wang’s figure.
"And what’s the truth?" Chen Lizhou pondered.
"Many of you may have heard rumors about me recently—don’t deny it, I know gossip spreads quickly within companies."
Chen Lizhou earnestly stated, "If those rumors say I have some mental illness, then I can tell you—that’s true."