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The way he gleamed with greed resembled a wolf that hadn't eaten for three days, spotting meat.
In the following days, I deliberately left behind a manipulated document about this "big client"—the contact information was real, but the background details and demands were exaggerated and distorted—“accidentally” dropping it next to the printer.
I knew Brother Xi had a habit of rummaging through the printer's wastebasket.
Sure enough, the next day, that document was gone.
Two days later, my arranged "Entrusted Child," the so-called "big client," sent me a message.
He said a consultant named Gu had contacted him, readily agreeing to his "special requests," and even mentioned he could bypass the company to offer him an "internal surprise price."
The fish had taken the bait.
I looked at my phone screen, revealing a smile of someone who had it all planned out.
Brother Xi, oh Brother Xi, you think you've stumbled upon a great deal.
Little do you know, this net woven from money and greed has quietly begun to tighten around you.
My "Entrusted Child," that "mysteriously backgrounded" big client, was quite reliable.
In just a couple of days, he sent me a package containing the chat records between him and Brother Xi, email exchanges, and even several secretly recorded phone conversations.
The content? Tsk tsk tsk.
Brother Xi was so eager, so utterly without boundaries.
What do phrases like "high tea fees are absolutely no problem," "bypass the internal pricing," and "signing dual contracts to evade taxes" even mean?
The shady operations just keep coming, as if they were about to tattoo "I am a lawless criminal" on their foreheads.
The evidence is solid, and there's plenty of it.
I spent an entire night meticulously organizing and archiving all the chat records, email screenshots, and audio files.
Each piece was labeled with the time, location, and relevant violations.
I created a comprehensive and visually appealing report for submission.
The next morning, I opened my company email and composed a new message.
Recipients: CEO CEO Wang, Compliance Department Director Li, HR Director Director Liu.
Subject: [Formal Report on Sales Gu Xi Mo Serious Violations Damaging Company Interests and Reputation]
Attachment: [Gu Xi Mo Violation Evidence Package.zip]
The body was concise, stating the facts, attaching the evidence, and requesting a thorough investigation.
Click, send.
Done.
Now, all that’s left is to wait.
The higher-ups reacted even faster than I had imagined.
That afternoon, a special investigation team was established within the company.
Brother Xi was directly called away from his workstation and reportedly spent the entire afternoon in a small meeting room.
When he came out, his face was ashen, and he stumbled as he walked.
The investigation team also approached me to verify the situation.
I reiterated my stance: present the facts and provide evidence.
Later, I heard that Brother Xi initially tried to argue in front of the investigation team, claiming things like, “The client suggested it,” “I was just going along with what he said,” and “Xiao Zhou is jealous of my good performance and set me up!”
Unfortunately for him, the chat logs were in black and white, and the recorded calls left no room for denial.
Especially since the "big client" cooperated with the investigation team and provided relevant testimony.
He was nailed down tight.
A few days later, an internal email notification was sent out:
[Decision on the Suspension of Salesperson Gu Xi Mo]
Reason: Serious violation of company sales regulations and professional ethics; a detailed investigation is still ongoing.
As soon as the news broke, the entire sales department erupted in chaos.
Everyone seemed to keep quiet on the surface, but the small groups chatting privately were buzzing with activity.
I was busy following up with a new client and had no time for gossip.
Brother Xi had been suspended at home, awaiting final decisions.
The rumors never ceased.
Some said he might have to compensate the company a hefty sum because the project involving that "big client" had reportedly fallen through due to his reckless actions.
Others claimed this time he was completely finished and would be fired.
With that troublemaker gone from the office, the atmosphere felt much fresher.
The deals that had previously been stalled because of him were now progressing smoothly.
The new clients I took on were all of good quality.
My performance was steadily rising.
That noon, I went downstairs to the convenience store to buy coffee. Just as I stepped out of the company door, I spotted Brother Xi loitering at the entrance.
He looked quite haggard after a few days; unshaven and with deep-set eyes, he had lost his previous arrogance.
When he saw me, his eyes lit up, and he hurried over.
"Brother Zhou! Can we talk?"
He rubbed his hands together, forcing a smile that looked worse than crying.
"Before, it was all my fault. I apologize to you!"
"Can you... talk to the company? Maybe retract some of the evidence?"
"You name your conditions! As long as I can do it!"
Was he trying to settle this privately?
I looked at him and suddenly felt a bit sad.
If I had known it would come to this, why did it have to be like this in the first place?
I shook my head.
"Brother Xi, it's too late to say these things now."
"When you do something wrong, you have to bear the consequences."
I walked past him and headed straight for the convenience store.
Behind me, I could hear his unwilling voice, but I didn't look back.
A few days later, the company's final decision came down.
[Notice of Termination of Employment Contract with Sales Gu Xi Mo]
The evidence was irrefutable; his actions had severely violated company regulations, causing significant losses and a detrimental impact on the organization.
Brother Xi was officially terminated.
On the day he came to handle his resignation procedures, I happened to be out meeting a client.
When I returned, I ran into him in the lobby of the building.
He was holding a cardboard box filled with his scattered personal belongings.
Upon seeing me, he paused, his gaze cold and venomous like that of a snake.
“Zhou Kai.”
He almost snarled my name through clenched teeth.
“You're ruthless.”
“I'll remember this debt today.”
With that harsh remark, he clutched the box and left through the door without looking back, his figure desolate and disheveled.
I stood there, watching as he vanished into the crowd.
(The End)
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