Chapter 3792 - 3783: Strike the Snake at Its Seven-Inch Weak Spot
Chapter 3792: Chapter 3783: Strike the Snake at Its Seven-Inch Weak Spot
Following the navigation’s address, Lin Yi drove towards the Red Star Group.
On the way, Lin Yi called Qi Xianzhao.
To have him help contact the Red Star Group’s president.
Soon, Lin Yi received Qi Xianzhao’s reply, saying President Tang Wuqiang was waiting in the office, and he just needed to provide his name upon arrival.
With Lin Yi’s influence in Zhong Hai, just mentioning his name would guarantee reception, unless the person wasn’t in Zhong Hai.
The Red Star Group’s office building wasn’t far from the factory area, and Lin Yi made a return trip in half an hour.
The office building had six floors, handling the group’s other affairs, as the group owned more than one company.
After parking the car, Lin Yi entered the building.
Upon seeing someone enter, the receptionist stood up, "May I help you?"
"I’m looking for Tang Wuqiang; my name is Lin Yi."
Upon recognizing Lin Yi’s name, the receptionist’s face showed respect.
"Hello Mr. Lin, please follow me."
Lin Yi nodded, and under the receptionist’s guidance, arrived at Tang Wuqiang’s office.
"President Tang, Mr. Lin is here."
Inside the office, Tang Wuqiang was sitting at the desk, with a slightly pudgy build and a Mediterranean hairstyle.
Upon seeing Lin Yi enter, he stood up immediately, very courteously approached him, and shook Lin Yi’s hand.
"Director Lin, what a wind brings you here to brighten our Red Star Group!"
"You’re too kind, President Tang. This time it’s mainly about a personal matter; I want to chat with you."
"No problem, just speak your mind, anything I can do, it’s definitely okay."
After speaking, Tang Wuqiang instructed his secretary to brew a pot of tea, ready to chat slowly with Lin Yi.
Leisurely, Lin Yi narrated the events to Tang Wuqiang, and the latter felt a mix of laughter and helplessness.
"Director Lin, such high status and background, yet became a journalist, truly bold thinking." Tang Wuqiang laughed heartily:
"Previously heard others in the circle mention you; didn’t think it was all true."
"Just experiencing life; unlike you, I can’t sit still. I’d feel suffocated spending every day in such a place." Lin Yi jestingly replied.
"Ha, what’s good here." Tang Wuqiang smiled bitterly:
"If I had your capabilities, I’d have left long ago, found a quiet place to open a teahouse, much better than now."
"Good idea."
Tang Wuqiang raised his cup; the two took a sip of tea.
"Director Lin, let’s discuss business first; I’ve understood the general events, now should I call them and directly fire them, or?"
"Firing is unnecessary; just bring them over, I’ll talk to them."
"Alright, it’s up to you; we’ll fully cooperate on our end."
"Thank you, President Tang."
Subsequently, Tang Wuqiang called the secretary over to bring Ma Wangxi and his wife over.
...
At that moment, it was lunchtime, and Ma Wangxi and his wife Zheng Shasha were eating in the unit’s cafeteria.
"I heard those journalists came looking for you in the morning?" Zheng Shasha said.
"Damn, don’t mention it, those persistent ones even found their way here."
"I hear these people are like leeches, can’t shake them off. Do you think they’ll come again?"
"I’ll give them this one chance; if they come again, just watch what I’ll do!"
"I also think they need a lesson, really annoying!"
During their conversation, Wang Qing walked over.
"Brother Ma, stop eating, President Tang wants to see you both."
"Huh? President Tang is calling us over?"
Both of them were stunned, as Tang Wuqiang was the top figure of the group, a high and mighty person. They couldn’t have imagined such a figure would actively seek them out.
"Did he mention why we’re being called?"
"No, it was the secretary who called." Wang Qing said:
"Didn’t you recently come up with an invention patent? It’s likely because of that."
Hearing this, the two’s expressions brightened, immediately setting down their chopsticks.
"We’ll head over right now."
Returning the trays, the two hurriedly left.
Ma Wangxi drove his own car with Zheng Shasha to the group.
...
Inside Tang Wuqiang’s office, the two were chatting over tea.
"Director Lin, they will arrive shortly; how do you want to handle this? Should I step in or do you want to talk to them yourself?"
"I’ll handle it myself; after all, I’m acting as a journalist now."
"Alright. However, this situation is indeed partially our fault; our personnel management and education weren’t quite up to standard. We’ll reinforce this area moving forward."
"No need to make it an issue; just ensure these things don’t happen again in the future."
Knock, knock, knock—
At that moment, the office door was knocked.
The secretary stood outside, "President Tang, Ma Wangxi and Zheng Shasha are here."
"Invite them in."
The two stood at the doorway, initially feeling a bit smug internally, but never expected Lin Yi to be sitting on the couch.
The two exchanged glances, their hearts pounding with nervousness, cautiously stepping into the office.
"President, President Tang..."
"You two know exactly what you’ve done, right?"
Ma Wangxi quivered, nervously looking at Lin Yi, noticing that he was playing with his phone, not even looking at them.
"No, we don’t know."
"If you don’t know, then get out; the group doesn’t need pests like you!"
"President Tang, we’ve always worked diligently, haven’t done anything wrong, why are we being fired?"
"You dare say you haven’t done anything?" Tang Wuqiang slammed the desk:
"Your mother constantly banging pots and pans at home, disturbing nearby residents so they can’t rest, not only didn’t stop but extorted money from people. How do you two justify this?"
"President Tang, don’t listen to his nonsense, my mom isn’t mentally well, we can’t control her."
"Not mentally well?"
Lin Yi raised an eyebrow at them, "How about this, I’ll cover the cost to take your mother for a check-up; if there truly is a mental issue, we’ll drop this matter, otherwise we’ll follow President Tang’s lead and fire you both. What do you say?"
"President Tang, don’t listen to his nonsense; this man is a fraud, a trouble-making influencer! I’ll kick him out right now!"
"Nonsense!"
Tang Wuqiang showed anger, "You really think an influencer can sit in my office?"
Both were terrified, now realizing the seriousness, this man might have other identities, leaving them speechless.
At this point, Lin Yi spoke up:
"You two have only one path, go back and stop your mother, otherwise pack your bags and leave. How you decide is up to you."