Chapter 53: Public Praise, Private Demotion

"Sorry, I'm late."

Ji Ge immediately laughed: "No, no, we only just arrived ourselves."

Jing Kun wore a look of disdain, walking toward his seat while saying: "My neck was getting stiff from waiting."

Jiang Tiansheng acted as if he hadn't heard, and after everyone sat down, Jiang Tiansheng looked at Konglong and said: "A Long, those few bars in Tuen Mun are doing well; are there any Police stationed there?"

"No, Mr. Jiang, feel free to come over for a couple of drinks," said Tuen Mun Zha FIT Ren Konglong.

Jiang Tiansheng looked at Xing Shu and said: "Xing Shu, I heard your son is studying law at university?"

"That's right!" Xing Shu replied.

Jiang Tiansheng smiled and said: "Our company needs people, have him come help out when the time comes!"

Chen Dayu looked at Xing Shu and said: "Xing Shu, is your son one of our own?"

"No!" Xing Shu said with a smile.

"Dayu, stop it, you're always asking people to join the society!"

"Hahahaha!"

After everyone finished chatting, the meeting officially began.

Chen Yao said sternly: "Last month, several of our brothers went to Macau on business; there were deaths and injuries."

Dalao B immediately explained for Chen Haonan and the others: "Mr. Jiang, regarding this matter, I think I must explain..."

"But when a person's luck is down, nothing they say is of any use; whispering and muttering, are you afraid someone will hear you?" Jing Kun's lazy and somewhat hoarse voice rang out.

Dalao B glared, continuing: "Mr. Jiang, I believe this matter was a setup..."

"If this matter had been left to A Jun to handle, Hung Hing wouldn't have lost face! What else are you talking about?" Jing Kun interrupted Dalao B's words again.

Regarding this, many of Hung Hing's Zha FIT Ren held the same view; coming from the same branch, Chen Haonan, under Dalao B's forced promotion, was truly inferior to Chen Jiajun.

Look at how beautifully the other person does things.

"A Kun, don't be too arrogant!" Dalao B roared in a fit of rage.

Jing Kun pointed at Dalao B and said with emphasis: "I'm telling you, those who live by the sword must own up to their mistakes, and stand straight when beaten! A B, your judgment is poor!"

"Sha Qiang is your man, Liangzai Jun is your brother, of course you'd speak for them!" As the person involved, Baopi immediately stood up and walked in front of Jing Kun to rebuke him angrily.

Jing Kun looked Baopi up and down and said: "Since when is it your turn to speak here?"

"In front of Guan Erye, there is no seniority!" Baopi roared.

Upon hearing this, Jing Kun opened his eyes, stood up, and said: "True, but there must be respect for status!"

Having said that, he slapped Baopi directly across the face!

Seeing this, Datian Er hurriedly grabbed Baopi, who was about to pounce.

Jiang Tiansheng couldn't watch anymore: "A B!"

"Drag him out!" Dalao B barked coldly at Datian Er.

Datian Er pushed Baopi out the door, and Jing Kun looked at Dalao B and said: "The Big Brother doesn't act like a Big Brother, and the underling doesn't act like an underling; you don't even know what you, A B, are messing around with!"

"Have you argued enough!" Jiang Tiansheng said sternly.

Jing Kun smiled and said: "Alright, we're all in the same boat, I was just teaching the underling a lesson for A B, that's all."

"A Kun, do you really want to divide by rank?"

Jiang Tiansheng looked at Jing Kun with a forced smile.

Jing Kun retorted in surprise: "Sheng Ge, Hung Hing has always been an organization that values rank; who doesn't want to be a Big Brother!"

"If the underlings work so hard, shouldn't rewards be based on merit? No matter how high your status or what your position is, if you make a mistake you must shoulder it, and if you have merit you must be rewarded!"

Jing Kun's meaning was very clear, accusing Jiang Tiansheng and Dalao B of acting unfairly.

Hearing Jing Kun's words, Jiang Tiansheng lit a Cigar, then spoke: "Regarding this matter, I don't think I need you to remind me; I am very clear on it in my heart."

"Next, I will bring up a few matters!"

"The reason the Macau trip for Anan and the others failed, I must take part of the responsibility; it was I who underestimated Fei Gou's strength, which is why we only sent five people."

"Anan, you all also showed commendable courage."

"Let's not bring this matter up again in the future; I will find a way to settle it when the time is right, and we will all look forward together."

In one sentence, he shouldered the responsibility for the Causeway Bay Branch and Chen Haonan.

Hearing this, whether it was Dalao B or Chen Haonan, both lifted their heads, their faces showing gratitude.

As for the Zha FIT Ren of other branches, they had nothing to say; after all, the Dragon Head had spoken, which was equivalent to an ancient emperor issuing a decree of self-reproach.

Pausing, Jiang Tiansheng continued:

"The second matter, regarding the establishment of the Red Pole for the Causeway Bay Branch last month, A Jun and Anan were both strong contenders."

"Now that a month has passed, A Jun has chosen to set up his own house and withdraw from the Causeway Bay Branch, so this Red Pole for Causeway Bay falls to Anan."

Hearing this, the entire Zhongyi Hall seemed to explode; Jiang Tiansheng was clearly forcing the promotion of Chen Haonan to buy people's hearts!

But this appointment was made at a very inopportune time; after all, Chen Haonan and his group hadn't accomplished their task and had caused Hung Hing to lose face.

"Quiet!" Jiang Tiansheng looked around, taking in everyone's expressions, and said sternly.

That's right, he was indeed forcing the promotion.

If you give a bowl of rice to a destitute beggar, he will climb upward with all his might.

But if you give delicacies to someone who has no worries about food or clothing, they won't take it to heart.

Sure enough, Chen Haonan's eyes were red, and he looked at Jiang Tiansheng with trembling lips, unable to even speak for a moment.

Feilao Li spoke up, arguing forcefully: "Mr. Jiang, Chen Haonan handled things so poorly, and you still want to make him a Red Pole? What about Liangzai Jun! You are acting unfairly; what will the underlings below think!"

"Who will work for Hung Hing in the future? You can just promote whoever you want? What's the point of working hard?"

"I don't agree with this!"

Several other Zha FIT Ren also started arguing loudly.

Jiang Tiansheng had long known that everyone would have something to say; he revealed a faint smile and said, "I know everyone is very unconvinced, but listen to me finish what I have to say first."

"Everyone think about it, if Anan and the others really settle the matter in Macau, that would be a great service to the society, so wouldn't I have to give him a position as a Zha FIT Ren to sit in? How could he possibly still be a Red Pole?"

"The matter in Macau is, in itself, already beyond the capabilities of Anan and the others."

These words from Jiang Tiansheng could be described as watertight; one cannot sit firmly as the Hongxing Dragon Head without having some real skills.

The few Zha FIT Ren who had objections heard this and stopped speaking; the logic was indeed as he said.

Jiang Tiansheng continued, "Establishing a base in Causeway Bay was a matter discussed last month; at the time, it was because Chen Haonan had performed a service for the society by taking out Daquan Fu that it was proposed he become a Red Pole! Everyone, do not forget this point."

"Hongxing has developed to where it is now and has already stabilized; we are not lacking in fighters, and every branch is strong and well-manned. What kind of underlings do we need now?"

"Loyal ones, obedient ones, and not some turncoats or ingrates!"

"I believe that talent must be cultivated; from now on, we must cultivate those who are loyal to us and who can stay the course!"

"Chen Haonan, congratulations! You have been with Hongxing for such a long time, and your strength is not bad; I am appointing you as a Red Pole in the hope that you will continue to work hard!"

These words from Jiang Tiansheng carried both a tone of admonishment and were also his heartfelt sentiments.

His level of speech was truly superb!

(End of this chapter)