The Young Lady is a Bit Unruly [Fragrant Harbor] - Chapter 35: I Am the Villain (Pure Plot)

Chapter 35: I Am the Villain (Pure Plot)

In the large conference room on the 26th floor of Jade Dragon Mansion, Manager Li volunteered to dismiss Ye Baoling.

Vice General Manager Cai Yongming was relatively sensible. He said, We can’t let these cleaners have their way! Going on strike whenever they want—if they have issues, they should report them through proper channels. This reckless strike of theirs is pure blackmail! We absolutely cannot indulge this behavior.

Seeing the leader’s anger, Qi Yuxiu immediately chimed in, Yes, we can’t tolerate this kind of behavior. Zhang Laichi, you go communicate with the cleaners first—they must return to their posts immediately. If they insist on continuing the strike, we won’t stand for it. As for Gu Baolin, we’ll decide whether to dismiss her after investigating thoroughly.

She then looked at the vice general manager and asked, General Cai, is this approach acceptable?

Cai Yongming nodded. Go quickly.

Zhang Laichi wanted to say something but ultimately held back and headed downstairs first.

With the main meeting concluded, various departments continued bickering over minor issues. Cai Yongming didn’t want to waste more time.

He glanced at his watch and stood up directly. Administration department, get your people ready. Don’t wait for the outcome of negotiations with the cleaners—there’s no time. The chairman is bringing important guests to the company later. Hurry and mobilize office staff to clear the trash and clean up. Prioritize the 28th and 30th floors—no mistakes allowed.

The chairman would visit the 28th and 30th floors first.

If they could present those two floors as tidy, they could delay addressing the others slightly.

The administration director promptly acknowledged the order and immediately instructed the managing supervisor to carry it out. The supervisor left first.

Several mid-level managers accompanied Cai Yongming upstairs to assess the situation.

They took the elevator to the 28th floor, where all departments were busy with their tasks. The public areas were unusually quiet.

But the surroundings were spotless—windows gleaming, floors and desktops even cleaner than usual. There was no sign of the dirty, chaotic environment expected after a cleaners’ strike.

What was going on?

Had someone already handled the cleanup?

They walked further to the restrooms and saw a cleaner mopping the men’s room floor.

It seemed the clogged toilets had been cleared too.

Qi Yuxiu noticed Wang Simin talking to someone by the fire escape staircase and hurried over to ask, Ah Min, is everything handled?

Wang Simin turned around. Manager Qi, the toilets are unclogged, all trash has been removed. Everything was done in twenty minutes.

Excellent!

Qi Yuxiu smiled with relief. General Cai, this is Wang Simin from our logistics department. When issues arise, our entire logistics team stays on top of things. You can rest assured.

Cai Yongming studied Wang Simin carefully. Did you arrange all this?

Wang Simin shook her head with a smile. General Cai, it wasn’t me. Cleaning duties aren’t under my purview. It was Gu Baolin. During her meeting with the cleaning department yesterday, she anticipated that the two former team leaders might cause trouble by abandoning their posts, so she arranged for temporary workers in advance. She even worried they might intentionally clog the toilets and had plumbers on standby.

Everyone was stunned…

Manager Li from HR scoffed disdainfully, Hmph. Almost as if it were rehearsed.

Cai Yongming glared at him and demanded, What rehearsal?

Seeing the leader’s displeasure, Manager Li quickly changed his tone. I meant she’s so thorough and capable, it’s like it was rehearsed.

Cai Yongming snorted coldly: This Miss Gu is extremely meticulous and forward-thinking in her work. Fortunately, I held you back and didn’t impulsively fire her.

Manager Li smiled awkwardly: During the recruitment process, I noticed Gu Baolin was a talent. Although she doesn’t have high academic qualifications or much work experience, I made an exception to hire her.

He’s really good at taking credit for himself.

Cai Yongming asked: Where is Gu Baolin?

Wang Simin replied: She’s working on the 27th floor.

Afraid that Cai Yongming might want to see Gu Baolin, Qi Yuxiu quickly changed the subject: General Cai, when will the chairman arrive?

No hurry, there’s still half an hour.

Ye Baoling had already arranged for someone to monitor the situation here. Hearing that leadership had arrived, she hurried up to see if it was someone she knew.

If it was leadership she didn’t recognize, she could come out and show off.

Wang Simin spotted her first with sharp eyes: General Cai, Gu Baolin is here. Ah Lin, Ah Lin, over here! General Cai is inspecting our work and just praised you.

Ye Baoling jogged over, smiling as she greeted: Hello, General Cai!

Cai Yongming examined Ye Baoling. He thought someone who could stand up to all the cleaners would at least be a rational-looking, strong-built woman, but the Ye Baoling before him was much more delicate than he had imagined.

Cai Yongming first praised her for being conscientious, responsible, handling situations appropriately, and preparing in advance, then asked her: What exactly happened? Why did the cleaning team leaders go on strike?

Ye Baoling first glanced at Qi Yuxiu, who was clearly nervous.

Qi Yuxiu subconsciously coughed.

Ye Baoling smiled and said: A few days ago, colleagues complained that certain floors weren’t cleaned properly. Supervisor Zhang Laichi asked me to communicate with the cleaning team about how to improve. However, some cleaners were resistant to the complaints and didn’t make adequate corrections. So yesterday afternoon, under Supervisor Zhang’s guidance, we announced penalties for the relevant cleaners and team leaders. At the same time, the cleaning department implemented internal reforms, executing the new Team Leader Rotation System. Today is the first day for the new team leaders. With these two events overlapping, someone took the opportunity to stir up emotions, inciting workers to strike and deliberately clogging toilets to escalate the situation. I sensed they might take action yesterday, so I made preparations in advance.

There were many details Ye Baoling could have elaborated on, but she only briefly mentioned them without going into specifics.

Still, Cai Yongming roughly understood: Where there are people, there are conflicts. Even in a small cleaning department with minimal interests, there’s still scheming and incitement to cause trouble. This matter must be thoroughly investigated. Those who incited the trouble cannot be kept.

Administrative Director Wang quickly responded: General Cai, rest assured, Manager Qi and I will investigate this matter thoroughly together.

Cai Yongming pointed at Ye Baoling, perhaps concerned she might face retaliation, and said: Gu Baolin showed high alertness this time, which deserves praise. For this investigation, include Gu Baolin. Finally, the three of you should jointly submit a report to me.

Joint investigation, co-signed report.

This was giving Ye Baoling a imperial sword of authority!

Director Wang felt quite helpless internally but maintained a smile on the surface: Understood. We three parties will investigate together.

Seeing that Ye Baoling never mentioned the Cardboard Money issue or that the two former team leaders were her and Director Wang’s connections, Qi Yuxiu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

This was Ye Baoling’s first time meeting Chief Executive Officer Wang. Previously, Manager Qian had threatened her by revealing Qi Yuxiu’s affair with CEO Wang. In Ye Baoling’s mind, anyone Qi Yuxiu would fancy should at least match her in appearance.

To her surprise, this Mr. Wang was shorter than Qi Yuxiu, sporting a balding crown and looking utterly potbellied and dull-witted.

Wasn’t Qi Yuxiu Ye Kaisen’s classmate?

With such a powerful backer, why would she need to engage in workplace quid-pro-quo with this Mr. Wang?

Unless he possessed exceptional talent and charm—but he clearly didn’t appear to.

When she couldn’t understand something, there was usually an underlying reason.

Just then, A Xia rushed upstairs to report to Ye Baoling: Miss Gu, the downstairs sanitation work is completely finished. Should my neighbors stay or leave?

Wang Simin couldn’t help exclaiming loudly: So fast! Much more efficient than the previous cleaners! I’ve always said this job is better done by aunties. Those men did poor work, had bad attitudes, and when dissatisfied, even incited others to strike.

Ye Baoling: Sister Xia, have all the part-time aunties stay for now.

Cai Yongming nodded in agreement: We should express gratitude to these temporary cleaners. Also, this is an opportunity to replace some of the troublemakers.

CEO Wang couldn’t say much, only responding: Indeed, we should thank them.

Cai Yongming then told CEO Wang: You handle this—don’t downplay serious matters, and make good use of talent! As for the rest of you, you bear significant responsibility for allowing such a major incident to occur!

Everyone’s expressions turned grim.

Yes, we are also largely responsible.

Seeing that the chairman would soon arrive with distinguished guests, Cai Yongming and his entourage left first.

After the leadership departed, CEO Wang glanced at Ye Baoling but said nothing, only telling Qi Yuxiu: You go back and investigate thoroughly. We’ll reconvene this afternoon.

*

Ye Baoling needed to handle the remaining follow-up work first, so Qi Yuxiu returned to the office alone.

The moment she stepped into the logistics department office, she saw the striking cleaners still sitting on the floor.

Zhang Laichi hurried out from the janitorial break room.

Manager Qi, I’ve discussed with the two team leaders—we’ll withdraw the two notices, terminate Gu Baolin, and they’ll resume work immediately.

Stop! Not another word! Qi Yuxiu fumed. All of you, get out!

As she marched toward her office, Zhang Laichi was bewildered, wondering if the chairman had arrived early and the sanitation issue had backfired, implicating logistics in penalties.

He quickly directed the cleaners back to the break room.

Then he followed Qi Yuxiu into the manager’s office.

After hearing Qi Yuxiu’s account, Zhang Laichi shook his head in disbelief. Gu Baolin was prepared all along? And she didn’t clarify the situation with us? She was deliberately playing me?!

Qi Yuxiu leaned on her desk: Zhang Laichi, you have years of work experience. How could you let a young girl manipulate you like this? Couldn’t you use any other method besides organizing a strike?! I was away for just one day, and you caused this huge mess!

Zhang Laichi hurriedly explained, trying to distance himself: It was Ah Cai who incited the others to strike. I just spoke with the two team leaders—neither was directly involved.

Qi Yuxiu: The two team leaders weren’t directly involved? So did they come to work normally? Just because they didn’t join the sit-in means they weren’t involved? Sitting idle in the break room, directing things behind the scenes – who would believe they weren’t involved? Do you think the bosses upstairs are fools? Not working means they’re in this together, all part of the strike!

Zhang Laichi knew this was somewhat unreasonable. Then what should we do? Do these two team leaders have connections? If not, we could just fire them directly.

Qi Yuxiu glanced at him. Let me think about it. You can go out first.

Zhang Laichi could only leave awkwardly.

Qi Yuxiu stood by the window for a while. Since it wasn’t convenient for her to approach Qi Xiaofeng for information now, she called Wang Simin. When Gu Baolin returns, have her come see me.

About half an hour later, Ye Baoling knocked and entered.

Manager Qi.

Have a seat.

After Ye Baoling sat down, Qi Yuxiu asked with a smile, So? Has everything been handled?

Ye Baoling placed the folder she was holding on the table. Basically resolved. Those aunties stayed to continue working today, and we’re covering their lunch.

Good. Qi Yuxiu’s smile carried some guilt as she tentatively asked, What do you think would be the appropriate way to handle things going forward?

Ye Baoling smiled. Manager Qi, you weren’t here yesterday, so you might not know the specific details.

With this statement, she first gave Qi Yuxiu an excuse.

Qi Yuxiu quickly nodded. Yes, I really don’t know the specific situation. Others haven’t been able to explain it clearly either. Please tell me what happened.

Ye Baoling: It started with someone complaining about poor sanitation conditions on certain floors. Supervisor Zhang had me order them to make corrections…

Qi Yuxiu was aware of this matter.

Ye Baoling continued: Better corrections would mean smaller fines, poorer corrections would mean larger fines. I explained the situation in a meeting with the cleaning department, but their attitude wasn’t very cooperative, and the results after corrections were mediocre. Yesterday afternoon, I discussed with Supervisor Zhang about how to handle the penalties. Since the cleaning department doesn’t have clear reward and punishment standards, I suggested lighter penalties to avoid strong resistance. But Supervisor Zhang had his own ideas and insisted on heavier penalties, so we ended up deducting two days’ wages from those involved. Ah Cai received the heaviest penalty, which he resented, so he started agitating for a strike everywhere.

So the strike was mainly caused by this?

Ye Baoling shook her head: No, that was just the trigger. The real reason is – it’s about the Cardboard Money.

Finally, they were getting to this point.

Qi Yuxiu maintained her smile with effort and motioned for her to continue.

About using Jade Dragon Mansion’s recyclables and Warehouse 2’s cardboard to offset part of the cleaners’ wages – are you aware of this, Manager Qi?

Qi Yuxiu couldn’t claim ignorance. She smiled and nodded: I know. Warehouse 2 originally had two cleaners, but they were laid off due to cost reduction. Since our cleaning department isn’t operating at full capacity, Warehouse 2’s cleaning work was assigned to them, with Warehouse 2’s cardboard given to the cleaning department as additional compensation.

Ye Baoling had already learned about this through other channels before.

Ye Baoling: Two days ago, I had the cleaners register the Cardboard Money they received over the past few months. The total combined amount for all of them comes to around 2,000 yuan per month. This roughly matches what Liao Zhihui reported to us. However, from their daily conversations, I noticed that some cleaners are quite dissatisfied with the current distribution, suggesting there might be more to the story. So, I went to the 6th-floor product department to check the monthly material usage records for Warehouse No. 2 to estimate the cardboard volume. Based on that, it’s absolutely impossible for it to only amount to 2,000 yuan.

Qi Yuxiu frowned slightly: Just having the cardboard quantity isn’t enough either. After all, different recycling stations offer varying prices, leaving room for excuses.

Right, I was concerned about that too, so I specifically asked someone to check the receipts from the recycling station.

This was something Ye Baoling had previously asked Chen Weiqiang to help her investigate.

Qi Yuxiu hadn’t expected Ye Baoling to dig so deep; this young woman was truly remarkable, a genuine talent.

Ye Baoling opened the folder in front of her, turned it around, and handed it to Qi Yuxiu.

Manager Qi, take a look at these copies of the delivery receipts I obtained from the recycling station. For three consecutive months: 5,802 yuan in May, 7,566 yuan in June, 6,910 yuan in July… I checked the records for the past year, and even the lowest amount during the New Year period was 5,200 yuan. With so much Cardboard Money, why did Liao Zhihui only distribute 2,000 yuan to everyone? Where did the rest go? Over two years, it adds up to at least nearly 100,000 yuan.

This was no small sum.

Qi Yuxiu looked at the figures before her, relieved that the other party hadn’t revealed this in front of General Cai. Otherwise, even with Ye Kaisen’s help, she wouldn’t have been able to salvage the situation.

Why didn’t you mention the Cardboard Money issue in front of General Cai earlier?

Why not? Because Ye Baoling’s goal this time wasn’t to bring down Qi Yuxiu.

She simply wanted to use this matter to become Qi Yuxiu’s trusted confidante, someone indispensable to her.

As a mere logistics manager, Qi Yuxiu could still meddle in the feasibility research for Ye Qingtang’s investments in mainland China, indicating her considerable influence around Ye Kaisen.

Ye Baoling smiled: The evidence I collected earlier wasn’t complete, but I knew the two team leaders were definitely involved, especially Liao Zhihui. Yesterday, I finally got hold of the recycling station’s delivery lists. I intended to report it to Manager Qi immediately, but unfortunately, you were on leave. I thought I’d wait until you returned to work today to give you a detailed report.

Why didn’t you tell Zhang Laichi?

To be honest, I don’t trust him. Ye Baoling smiled very sincerely. I always feel like he’s targeting me.

This sincere complaint from Ye Baoling made Qi Yuxiu feel once again that Ye Baoling was on her side.

To curry favor with her, Zhang Laichi had indeed been deliberately targeting Ye Baoling—something Qi Yuxiu had authorized. She bore responsibility for it, so she couldn’t comment much, only saying: Zhang Laichi is indeed a bit petty.

Ye Baoling replied with a slight tone of grievance: Yes. He always speaks to me with sarcasm.

He can’t handle responsibility.

Right. After agreeing, Ye Baoling continued, The reason I didn’t mention the Cardboard Money matter in front of General Cai is because I wanted to first align the evidence with you, Manager Qi. Whether to report it to higher-ups—such a significant matter—should be under your control and decision. Additionally, since Qi Xiaofeng also shares the surname Qi, I was concerned she might be some relative of yours. That’s why I didn’t dare act rashly, fearing that if things escalated, it might implicate you.

For some reason, Qi Yuxiu suddenly felt a touch of emotion.

Not because of Ye Baoling’s sincerity, but because of the unexpected joy that this difficult talent could become one of her own.

Thank you, A-Ling. To be honest, Qi Xiaofeng is indeed a distant relative of mine. However, I had absolutely no knowledge of their strike today. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been so passive.

Ye Baoling nodded. I believe you certainly didn’t know. This move was too foolish and impulsive—if it escalates, it won’t benefit any of us.

Qi Yuxiu nodded emphatically.

From two recent incidents involving Gu Baolin, it was clear she would fight for her own interests but knew her limits, avoiding unnecessary escalation whenever possible.

This was something Qi Yuxiu appreciated.

Qi Yuxiu asked her, What do you think is the appropriate way to handle this now?

The trigger was Supervisor Zhang’s excessive punishment—he must take responsibility. Ye Baoling seemed to pour out all her thoughts. As for the two team leaders, if they’re on our side, we could protect them, but doing so wouldn’t benefit us and would be hard to explain to General Cai. This is for you to weigh, Manager Qi.

These words resonated deeply with Qi Yuxiu. She nodded, Anything else?

Regarding the Cardboard Money, here’s my thought: offering 2,000 now is too little. We should allocate at least 3,000, distributed evenly so everyone gets at least 150 yuan—more than a raise—which would make everyone feel better. The remaining money should be kept by you, Manager Qi. That’s the best distribution plan.

Was Ye Baoling giving all the Cardboard Money surplus to Qi Yuxiu?

Qi Yuxiu couldn’t possibly be dissatisfied with this proposal, but she remained cautious. Instead of directly evaluating the plan’s feasibility, she asked, What about you? What do you want to gain?

Ye Baoling smiled slyly and replied very directly, I aim to follow Manager Qi’s lead.

Implied: I’ll take whatever you’re willing to give me.

Only after Ye Baoling made this statement did Qi Yuxiu feel reassured.

Only those who have reached out to the company together can become qualified, trustworthy partners.

No one would want a time bomb like Judge Bao sitting beside them.

Qi Yuxiu smiled and closed the account book Ye Baoling had given her, making a promise, The Cardboard Money is small change. Keep working hard, stay diligent, and whatever you want will eventually be yours.

I won’t treat you unfairly.

Ye Baoling understood her meaning. Thank you, Manager Qi.

Call me Sister Xiu.

Thank you, Sister Xiu.

Qi Yuxiu concluded: The main responsibility for today’s major incident lies with Zhang Laichi’s excessive punishment and overly radical approach, which provoked the employees’ resistance. Zhang Laichi is still in his probation period, and I will have him resign voluntarily. The two former team leaders and the instigators of the unrest, by unilaterally going on strike and leaving their posts, violated our labor contract and caused property losses to the company. They will be dismissed. You should communicate with them first, and then the HR department will follow up. The vacant cleaner positions can be filled by today’s part-time workers.

Ye Baoling replied, Alright, I’ll go communicate with them shortly.

If the two new team leaders are suitable, let’s finalize them and avoid a job rotation system, Qi Yuxiu lowered her voice slightly. A rotation system is inconvenient.

Inconvenient for privately selling cardboard and splitting the money.

Ye Baoling understood but worriedly asked, Will the two former team leaders leak the matter of selling cardboard?

Qi Yuxiu looked at Ye Baoling, still somewhat reserved in her heart, and said, They probably won’t.

They were insiders who had benefited from it and wouldn’t dare to cause trouble at this point.

After dividing the tasks, Ye Baoling went to brief the two new team leaders first.

She then went downstairs to seek support from security. When she returned to the office, she found that Qi Yuxiu and Zhang Laichi had reached an impasse.

Zhang Laichi refused to be the scapegoat.

Qi Yuxiu couldn’t be bothered with further arguments. She went upstairs to find Li Jingli from Human Resources, intending to have Li Jingli handle Zhang Laichi’s dismissal.

For someone who had just started working a few days ago, termination would be straightforward.

Watching Qi Yuxiu leave, Zhang Laichi wanted to vent his anger on Ye Baoling.

He rushed out, pointing at Ye Baoling and shouting, You surnamed Gu! Did you set me up on purpose?

Seeing Zhang Laichi’s agitation, Uncle Yuan and Sister Mei quickly stepped in to restrain him.

Ye Baoling calmly organized the documents on her desk and replied, Wasn’t it you who set the trap for me? Minor hygiene issues used to be resolved with simple corrections, but ever since I took charge, you insisted on docking two days’ pay. Why? Wasn’t it because you wanted the cleaners to turn against me? You just didn’t expect things to escalate and end up costing you your position, did you?

Zhang Laichi pointed at her, If you knew the cleaners were going to strike, why didn’t you tell me?

Ye Baoling responded, First, I didn’t know they would strike—I just prepared for the possibility. Second, why would I tell you? So you could continue scheming against me? Are you foolish, or do you think I am?

Unable to outargue Ye Baoling, Zhang Laichi grew increasingly flustered. Do you know who I am? Do you have any idea? Boss Ye Qingtang is my relative! You’ve all bitten off more than you can chew this time!

Ye Baoling couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

Since when did their Ye family have such a relative? She had no idea.

Seeing her laugh, Zhang Laichi grew even angrier. What are you laughing at?

I’m just curious—what kind of relative of the Ye family are you?

Zhang Laichi swallowed hard. Why should I tell you? Go ahead and fire me if you dare.

Oh. I suggest you go plead your case at the main entrance. Isn’t the chairman here today? Go cry to him. Then have him replace the entire logistics department. But… Ye Baoling’s tone shifted, are you sure Ye Qizu even knows you?

Everyone laughed.

No one believed Zhang Laichi was related to the Ye family.

Wang Simin teased with a smile, If you were really nobility, you’d have been boasting long ago. How could even Manager Qi not know? You’re not related to the Ye family’s cleaning lady, are you?

Exactly!

Zhang Laichi’s face flushed instantly upon being exposed.

Ye Baoling smiled and said, Simin, you might have hit the nail on the head.

Wang Simin quickly added, I didn’t mean to look down on cleaning aunties.

Zhang Laichi’s face turned red all the way down his neck.

Just then, four or five security guards entered, causing Zhang Laichi to retreat a few steps as he tried to save face. Can’t be bothered with you people.

He then hid in his office, slamming the door shut with a bang.

Everyone chuckled and whispered among themselves.

A Ye family relative coming to our dead-end department as a lowly supervisor? What a joke.

Truly wealthy people are polite—nothing like him.

Ye Baoling thought to herself, that wasn’t necessarily true!

Her father, uncle, and cousin were all courteous in public but schemed behind closed doors. Wealth didn’t equate to nobility—it all depended on the person.

Smiling, Ye Baoling didn’t interject. The security guards were there at her request, but not for Zhang Laichi.

Dealing with Zhang Laichi didn’t require that many guards.

She led the security team toward the janitorial break room.

The striking cleaners were scattered around the break room—men smoking, women doing handicrafts.

Ye Baoling stood at the doorway, scanning them with a glance. Those willing to return to work, step out and stand on the left.

The air remained silent for a moment. Some thought about rising, but under Cai Shu’s intimidating glare, none dared to stand up.

Cai Shu declared, We’ve already negotiated terms with Manager Zhang. We’ll all return to work under the conditions just discussed, or there’s no deal. Right, Brother Hui!

Liao Zhihui took a drag from his cigarette and snorted coldly. Exactly! Either agree to our terms for a full return to work, or we continue the strike.

Ye Baoling couldn’t be bothered to waste more words on them. Fine. Since you insist on heading down a dead-end road, we’ll have to accommodate you. You’re all fired! HR colleagues will be here shortly to discuss the termination. After that, please leave Jade Dragon Mansion by this morning.

Cai Shu’s face instantly darkened.

This couldn’t be happening!

Liao Zhihui and Qi Xiaofeng exchanged glances, struggling to believe Ye Baoling’s words. But seeing the four or five security guards standing behind her, they felt somewhat uneasy.

Cai Shu was the first to protest loudly, I want to see Manager Zhang.

Ye Baoling replied, No need. He can’t even protect himself right now.

Just then, someone entered from outside, called Liao Zhihui and Qi Xiaofeng out, and spoke with them briefly.

Any lingering hope Liao Zhihui had instantly deflated.

That person was probably sent by Director Wang.

Qi Xiaofeng quickly turned back to Ye Baoling and said, I’m willing to return to work.

Others who had been wavering saw this and hurriedly chimed in, Miss Gu, I’m willing to return to work too.

Miss Gu, please help. I have elderly parents and young children to support—I can’t lose this job.

Ye Baoling shook her head with a faint smile. Sorry, I already gave you a chance. It’s a pity you didn’t think about your families earlier. Talking to me now is useless—the decision is no longer in your hands or mine. Discuss it with HR. Liao Zhihui, Qi Xiaofeng, and Xu Youcai incited coworkers to strike and nearly caused significant losses to the company. You’re being terminated directly; no negotiation will change that. As for the rest, I can only wish you luck.

Being fired just meant finding another job elsewhere. It might not be as comfortable or pay as well, but they wouldn’t starve.

Ye Baoling smiled slightly, then turned and left.

Being the villain felt so good.

Yes, she intended to become the villain by Qi Yuxiu’s side—the villain Qi Yuxiu trusted.

In her original world, she had climbed her way up by starting as the villain too.

The most skilled hunters often appear as prey.

Right now, she was Qi Yuxiu’s prey.

Of course, as mentioned earlier, her target wasn’t Qi Yuxiu—Qi Yuxiu wasn’t even worthy of being her opponent.

Author’s Note: Wishing everyone an early Happy National Day! ^_^ [kiss]