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Lin Yu stared blankly at the phone in her hand, which had already been hung up, as if it had turned into a hot potato, leaving her at a loss.
At this moment, her heart felt like a tangled ball of yarn that a cat had played with, chaotic and knotted.
In just three days, where on earth was she supposed to come up with such a huge sum of money?
The difficulty was akin to getting a mischievous cat to willingly take a bath!
Thinking of this, Lin Yu couldn't help but feel both angry and anxious, stamping her foot in frustration.
That detestable Jiang Chen! At such a critical moment, she couldn't even reach him by phone.
Could it be true, as that disgusting Oily King said, that Jiang Chen was actually a complete fraud?
Lin Yu shook her head vigorously, trying to drive away these chaotic thoughts from her mind.
"No! I, Lin Yu, am absolutely not the kind of person who easily gives up when faced with difficulties!" She encouraged herself silently, "I am like that resilient little cockroach—becoming braver and more fearless in the face of setbacks! No matter what, I cannot give up so easily!"
With that resolve, Lin Yu took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, attempting to calm the turbulent waves within her heart.
She reminded herself to regain her composure quickly, just like practicing the final relaxation pose in yoga—the corpse pose: even if her inner self was tumultuous, she needed to maintain an outward appearance of calmness.
At this moment, she absolutely could not fall into a panic!
She understood this well and told herself that she needed to devise a response strategy as quickly as possible.
It felt like cramming for an exam at the last minute—grabbing onto whatever might help without caring whether it would actually work; just hold on tight for now.
"Inverse Light, do you have any brilliant ideas?" Lin Yu asked anxiously in her mind, looking for her own version of Doraemon.
Just then, Inverse Light offered its suggestion: "Host, why not gather all the employees for a meeting? This could be an opportunity to solidify everyone's resolve while boosting overall morale—it's just like holding a mobilization meeting before battle."
Hearing this, Lin Yu's eyes suddenly sparkled with a glimmer of light, and she couldn't help but secretly admire the brilliance of this idea.
It was as if she had suddenly spotted a bright lamp in the pitch-black depths of night; although she wasn't sure if this light would be enough to illuminate the path ahead, it at least offered her a flicker of hope.
The atmosphere within the company was currently one of anxiety and disarray, akin to a forest ravaged by a fierce typhoon, with trees leaning haphazardly in all directions.
If she could bravely step forward at this moment and successfully stabilize everyone's hearts, perhaps she could seize that faint chance of survival, much like throwing a lifebuoy to someone about to drown!
"Alright, let's do it!" Lin Yu declared without hesitation, her voice crisp and decisive, like a flash of lightning cutting through the dark night sky.
Her resolute expression and courageous attitude resembled that of a fearless captain issuing orders to set sail just as a storm was about to strike.
Without delay, Lin Yu sprang into action.
She swiftly dialed the internal phone line, notifying every employee: at two o'clock sharp this afternoon, everyone must gather in the conference room for an All Staff Meeting.
This news spread throughout the company like the sound of war drums on an ancient battlefield—serious and solemn, leaving no room for doubt.
Time flew by, and when the clock struck two in the afternoon, the conference room was already packed to capacity.
People jostled against one another with hardly any space between them, resembling sardines crammed into a can—air-tight and suffocating.
The employees wore heavy expressions, their faces solemn as if they were heading to a funeral. They whispered among themselves, the buzzing noise rising and falling throughout the room.
The atmosphere was stiflingly tense, like the brief calm before an impending storm, instilling an inexplicable sense of anxiety and unease.
At that moment, Lin Yu stepped onto the stage with steady and determined strides.
She stood tall, her gaze piercing as she slowly scanned the sea of dark faces below her. Her eyes resembled those of a seasoned general reviewing his elite troops.
"I know that everyone is filled with concerns about the future development of our company," Lin Yu began straightforwardly. Her words were clear and powerful, cutting through the buzzing noise and instantly capturing everyone's attention.
Lin Yu's face was as calm as water, and her gentle yet firm words flowed out slowly, as if a warm spring breeze gently brushed past everyone's ears: "Dear friends, please don't panic, like those cute kittens who are frightened. Please calm down and listen to what I have to say. Although we are facing many difficulties and challenges at present, I sincerely hope that everyone can give me a trust. Because I firmly believe that as long as we work together and move forward courageously, I will definitely be able to lead everyone to break through the difficulties and obstacles in front of us, just like the great Moses led the Israel people successfully out of Egypt!" As soon as the voice fell, the originally silent audience suddenly exploded, just like a pool of calm water suddenly a huge rock was thrown into a calm lake, stirring up thousands of layers of waves. There was a burst of noise from the crowd, some people whispered to each other, and some shouted directly: "Believe you? Humph! What on earth can make us believe you so easily?" An emotional Employee stepped forward, his eyes wide open, his face flushed, and he questioned Lin Yu loudly, his voice full of deep doubt and distrust, just like a hedgehog with spikes erected all over his body, ready to resist possible harm from the outside world. Faced with such a sharp questioning, Lin Yu did not retreat at all, but straightened his body, held his head high, and quickly counterattacked in an unquestionable tone: "Just because I am the head of this company - the boss! This identity gives me enough responsibility and power to take all risks and lead everyone to a bright future together!" Her tone was high-pitched and passionate, like a sharp sword just out of its sheath, flashing a chilling light. However, the Employee obviously did not give up. He sneered and continued to ridicule: "Boss? Haha! You are just a young girl who has just started out and is still wet behind the ears. How much do you know about the management of a company? Just because you have read a few so-called management books or watched a few TV dramas about business battles, can you be so self-righteous as to think that you have mastered the operation of a company? It's just a foolish dream!" As he spoke, he kept shaking his head, with an extremely contemptuous expression on his face, as if he was looking at the jumping clown in the center of the stage who was overestimating his own abilities and trying to control the overall situation. "Whether I understand management or not is not for you to judge!" Lin Yu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a sneer, and his eyes were like those of an extremely sharp hawk, staring straight at the other party, making people dare not look at him. "Today, I have gathered you all here to announce to everyone that I, Lin Yu, will definitely lead this company back to its peak of glory, and let those who once despised and looked down on us look at us differently!" Lin Yu's words were powerful, like the loud and exciting charge horn on the battlefield, stirring the hearts of everyone present. Her firm and confident voice, filled with infinite power and determination, instantly quieted the noisy Employee in the audience, and the whole scene became silent, as if a movie that was playing was suddenly paused.
"I am very well aware that our company is currently mired in numerous difficulties.
The funding chain has already been severed, like a venomous snake tightly constricting its prey, hanging by a thread;
Internal management is in utter chaos, resembling a pot of rice porridge that has been boiled to a charred, mushy mess, with no direction in sight;
And just look at the morale of our employees; they are all listless, akin to a group of fighting cocks that have just suffered a crushing defeat."
Lin Yu paused briefly, her brow furrowing slightly, revealing a hint of sorrow in her tone. But she quickly took a deep breath, regained her composure, and continued, "However, I firmly believe that as long as we can work together and unite as one, forming an indomitable force, then no matter how rugged and challenging the road ahead may be, we will surely overcome every obstacle and ultimately achieve the company's rebirth from the ashes!"
"How do you propose we unite? Go ahead and tell us; don’t just talk without action!" shouted one employee with a sideways glance and a sneer, sounding like a cunning rat lurking in the shadows, ready to strike.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yu maintained a faint smile on her face and calmly replied, "The method is quite simple. We must streamline our existing organizational structure by cutting out redundant and inefficient personnel to enhance overall work efficiency.
It's like carefully pruning the excess branches of a lush but somewhat chaotic tree; only then can it grow healthier and stronger!"
"Layoffs? You actually want to lay people off? Who exactly do you plan to cut?" Another employee spoke with visible anxiety, his voice trembling as if he were a poor little rabbit being closely watched by a hunter, filled with fear and unease.
Lin Yu's gaze slowly swept across everyone in the audience. Her eyes were sharp as knives, seemingly ready to excise the decayed flesh hidden deep within.
She stated firmly, "I will determine who stays and who goes based on each person's actual abilities and contributions. The entire process will be fair and just; there will absolutely be no favoritism.
As for those who only know how to muddle through the day without contributing or even taking advantage of their position—I'm sorry, but our company cannot accommodate them!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the previously quiet audience erupted into chaos. The employees became agitated, like a hornet's nest suddenly disturbed.
Some shouted loudly, "Why should we be laid off? What gives you the right?" Others angrily questioned, "Have we been working hard all these years for nothing?" A cacophony of doubts and complaints filled the entire conference room.
"We have worked tirelessly for this company for so many years—countless days and nights!"
"How can you so easily dismiss us with just a single sentence?"
"Do you see us as nothing more than discarded old furniture, left to gather dust in a corner? Can you just throw us away at will?"
"This is an immense insult and a trampling of our hard work!"
An employee, his face flushed with anger, shouted loudly, and the others around him echoed his sentiments.
"That's right! We absolutely cannot accept such unfair treatment!
We must protest to the end!
We will defend our legitimate rights through a strike!"
The cries from the crowd surged like waves, growing more intense as the employees became increasingly agitated. Some even began to rally those around them, stirring up a storm of discontent.
At that moment, Lin Yu stood on the stage, her expression impassive as she surveyed the chaotic scene below. The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smirk.
Hmph! Just as she had anticipated!
These cunning old-timers, relying on their seniority and experience, had always thought of her, a fresh-faced young boss, as easy prey.
They lounged around the office all day, doing nothing but skimming by and taking advantage of the situation.
However, they had no idea that she was already prepared with a comprehensive plan.
Today, she decided to make an example of them and take this opportunity to rectify the toxic atmosphere within the company.
Taking a deep breath, she suddenly raised her voice and shouted, "Everyone quiet down!" Her sudden outburst was like a thunderclap that shattered the air, causing everyone present to flinch. The previously noisy scene fell into an immediate silence.
“Inverse Light, exchange for ‘Super Debate Skills’!” Lin Yu silently chanted in her mind, as if summoning her secret weapon.
A powerful surge of energy flooded into Lin Yu's brain, granting her an extraordinary ability for logical reasoning and eloquence, as if she were possessed by Athena herself.
“I know that some of you are dissatisfied with my decision and even have doubts about me personally, thinking that I am too young, inexperienced, and incapable,” Lin Yu said calmly, as if stating an objective fact. “However, I hope you understand that everything I do is for the good of the company and for everyone's benefit!”
“For the good of the company? Who are you kidding? You’re clearly doing this for yourself! By laying off employees, you can place your own people in positions and turn the company into your own dictatorship!” one Employee retorted sharply, like a dagger cutting through the air.
“For myself? Why would I lay off employees for my own benefit? What advantage does it bring me? Do you think I’m overwhelmed by too much money in the company?” Lin Yu countered, a hint of sarcasm in her tone. “Ask yourselves, how many of you come to work just to pass the time, sipping tea, reading newspapers, chatting idly? How many of you truly deserve the salary you receive?”
“You… you…” The Employee was momentarily speechless, unable to formulate a rebuttal, as if choked by her words.
“Laying off employees is meant to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. The ultimate goal is to make the company profitable so that everyone can have food on their tables and better benefits!” Lin Yu continued passionately, her voice rising. “Do you want to see the company continue to lose money until it goes bankrupt, leaving everyone unemployed to fend for themselves? Would you like to see the business you’ve worked so hard to build destroyed just like that?”
The Employees in the audience fell silent, as if under a spell.
While they were reluctant to face layoffs, they also did not wish for the company to go bankrupt; after all, it affected each of their livelihoods. When the nest is overturned, how can there be intact eggs?
Lin Yu seized the moment and pressed on: “I know that layoffs will cause some people to lose their jobs; this is indeed a painful decision. However, I will do my best to help everyone find new employment and provide financial compensation to help you through this difficult time.
The company will not forget anyone who has contributed and will not let anyone end up on the streets.”
“Really? You’re not just trying to fool us, are you?” an Employee asked, his voice tinged with skepticism yet hopeful.
“Of course it’s true! I, Lin Yu, keep my word; my promises are as solid as nails!” Lin Yu asserted confidently, her tone firm and undeniable. “I won’t treat you like disposable rags as those unscrupulous bosses do!”
Her words brought a measure of reassurance to the Employees, like a calming balm.
“I know that many of you still have questions and distrust towards me; this is only natural since we haven’t known each other long,” Lin Yu continued sincerely. “But I hope you can give me some time to prove my abilities and my determination. I believe that as long as we work together with one heart and mind, we can rejuvenate this company and create new brilliance!”
Lin Yu’s impassioned speech ignited a spark of hope in the hearts of the Employees, finally earning their recognition.
The audience erupted into enthusiastic applause, a sound that echoed like thunder.
Lin Yu looked at the excited employees below, her heart filled with hope, as if she were witnessing a bountiful harvest.
She knew she had successfully established her authority, like a mighty tree deeply rooted in the land.
Now, her task was to lead everyone to create miracles, to help this sinking ship set sail once more!
Just then, the door to the conference room was suddenly pushed open, reminiscent of a climactic scene in a movie, always accompanied by unexpected twists.
A man dressed in a suit and leather shoes walked in, like an eagle intruding upon a flock of chickens.
He was tall and imposing, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes that sparkled with intelligence; it was clear he was no ordinary person, as if he had stepped out of a drama as a dominant CEO.
"Who are you?" Lin Yu asked warily, like a mother hen protecting her chicks.
"Don't you remember me?" the man replied casually, his voice deep and magnetic, akin to the gentle plucking of cello strings.
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