Chapter 10 Dismissed
In the workplace, hidden struggles and backstabbing are common occurrences. Today, I experienced it firsthand.
Lan Meng's objective was to form a negative opinion of Yin Rong and create discord between them, preventing Li Shu from being influenced.
"Your tactics are still too simplistic," Li Shu mused to herself.
Li Shu noticed discrepancies in the accounts, which fell under Yin Rong's purview. She simply wanted to bring it to Yin Rong's attention without making a fuss.
The following day, everyone at the company resumed their work.
Li Shu approached Yin Rong and raised the issue regarding the accounts.
Upon hearing about the accounts, Yin Rong's expression subtly changed, although she managed to conceal it from Li Shu.
"Manager Li, I haven't had the chance to review the accounts yet. Thank you for reminding me, I will inspect them thoroughly later. But how did you find out?"
"Don't worry about that. I have my methods. Just ensure you review them diligently, and if there are any issues, inform me promptly. I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave."
With someone like Yin Rong overseeing matters, Li Shu felt reassured and departed after giving her instructions.
Once Li Shu left, Yin Rong's demeanor shifted.
"Who disclosed this information to Li Shu?"
Yin Rong felt guilty, but fortunately, Li Shu did not press further, sparing Yin Rong from losing her job at Huamei. Consequently, she found it difficult to tolerate the individual who leaked the accounting matter.
After thorough investigation, Yin Rong discovered it was Lan Meng.
"Lan Meng, pack your things and leave! Right now, immediately!"
Yin Rong expelled Lan Meng from Huamei Company, leaving her feeling deeply aggrieved but with no outlet to express it. What was intended as a well-meaning reminder to Li Shu had resulted in this outcome.
Meanwhile, Li Shu remained oblivious to the developments at the company, as he was en route to Li Shui Jing Yuan with Lu Yi.
"Li Shu, I am currently working. Is this really appropriate?" Lu Yi questioned.
"Why not? Who would question you? I am your superior. I won't say anything, so what could go wrong!" Li Shu reassured him, exuding an air of confidence.
"Alright! Your words put me at ease. It seems like I will be living the good life with you from now on."
Li Shu chuckled heartily.
"But I can't comprehend why you would desire a residence in Li Shui Jing Yuan," Lu Yi remarked.
Li Shu responded, "I have contemplated this for a while. The quality of the homes in Flower City surpasses our Hua Mei building. Your Phase Two has not been pre-sold yet, so it will take time to move in. We can occupy the residence in Li Shui Jing Yuan immediately."
"Well, it is quite unusual for the esteemed sales manager of Hua Mei to personally inspect a property he is selling just for his own residence," Lu Yi observed.
Li Shu laughed and said, "Not only do I wish to view the property, but I can also use this opportunity to discreetly assess the departments under my supervision and observe their work ethic."
Having only recently assumed the managerial role, Li Shu delegated most daily tasks to Yin Rong. Consequently, most staff members had only heard of Li Shu and had not met him in person.
Lishui Jingyuan was situated in the southwest of Huacheng. The Huagan River traversed Huacheng from north to south, meandering southward before veering west and flowing through a picturesque area in the southeast.
Following Huamei's establishment of a branch in Huacheng, they received approval from the city government to develop and construct Lishui Jingyuan. It was poised to become the premier property in Huacheng.
The sales office overlooked the Huagan River.
Li Shu parked his car on the east side of the sales office and walked towards the main building with Lu Yi.
"I made a mistake when choosing a job. I should have chosen Lishui Jingyuan. The working environment here is much better. Unlike my current Rongjiang Garden, it's in the middle of nowhere," Lu Yi complained as they walked.
This caused Li Shu to burst into laughter, "That was your decision, can you blame me?"
"Fair enough, it was my fault. But I will work hard and one day, I'll be in your position. Then, everywhere will be mine," Lu Yi added.
"Then, work hard for that day."
As they conversed, they arrived at the entrance of the sales office, where a security guard came out to greet them.
Seeing customers approaching, the security guard was pleased, but when he noticed Li Shu and Lu Yi's casual attire, he furrowed his brow slightly.
"We are not open today, please come back another time," the security guard said.
He had encountered many like them before. The housing prices in Lishui Jingyuan are not low, not everyone can afford it. People like them, who appear to have no money, come here just to look around, a waste of time.
There was a hint of displeasure on Li Shu's face.
"Today, all departments of Huamei Company are operating normally. Who said Lishui Jingyuan is closed?"
The security guard chuckled upon hearing this. A poor boy mentioning Huamei Company, it's enough to make people laugh, who does he think he is.
"I said so, what about it? If I say it's closed, then it's closed." The security guard stood with his hands on his hips, staring directly at Li Shu and Lu Yi.
Li Shu controlled his anger and said, "Fetch your manager."
"Oh, big talk! Want to see our manager! Who do you think you are? You want to see our manager? Let me tell you, our manager is not here, today I am in charge here!"
The security guard muttered to himself, "Just two poor guys, who are they trying to scare!"
"Alright! Bring it on!"
Li Shu was actually amused by the anger. In such a large sales department, it was surprising to see such a lowly attitude, a security guard acting so arrogantly.
It seemed that the atmosphere in the entire department was very unhealthy. If he didn't come here in person, he really wouldn't know it had deteriorated to this extent.
"I'll give you one last chance, bring out your manager!"
"Who's calling me, what's going on!" A young man with a sharp chin and a monkey-like face walked out from the gate.
He is Wang Jie, the newly appointed head of the Lishui Jingyuan. It is said that he was arranged by the higher-ups. Yin Rong and Li Shu reported to him, but Li Shu never cared and didn't pay attention, so the two had never met.
"Is this how your department treats customers?" Li Shu asked.
"Xiao Huang, what's going on?" Wang Jie ignored Li Shu and asked the security guard.
"Manager, we can't handle the customers we are currently entertaining. These two don't look like they are here to buy a house. I'm afraid it will affect our work efficiency, so I wanted them to leave, but they insisted on seeing you," the security guard explained.
Wang Jie disdainfully looked at Li Shu and Lu Yi, then waved his hand to the security guard, "Get rid of them! Don't they know how busy we are? You did the right thing. In the future, don't let such people in."
With that, Wang Jie turned and walked away.
Li Shu chuckled. The security guard's arrogant attitude must have been taught by this manager. It's true that the fish rots from the head down.
"Stop right there!" Li Shu shouted.
Wang Jie turned back, "What's up? You poor guy, what do you want now? Look at your attire, can you afford a house here?"
"Both of you! You're fired!" Li Shu took out his own work badge.
"Such audacity, fired! Fired..."
Wang Jie finally saw the words on the work badge clearly, and his tough words suddenly faltered.