Chapter 342

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Protagonist:

Chen Yi

Too disrespectful.

Chen Zhenxing was very unaccustomed to this kind of dialogue. Although a CEO is also an employee, he ultimately couldn't be counted as a mere wage slave. His study experience at Harvard had imprinted the Americans' thinking mode into his very bones. He hoped the Chairman would fully respect him and delegate power, only conducting necessary supervision and guidance — best if Chen Congyu only stepped in to guide when official force was needed.

Chen Zhenxing had no time to think further and said: "Mr. Chen, our management generally believes the Light Industry Department's profit figures are above the national average profit margin, and can play a promoting role for other departments, so it shouldn't be abolished."

"National average profit margin? Where did you get that from?" Chen Yi's eyes were full of teasing.

Chen Zhenxing's tone stalled, he coughed lightly, and said: "The National Statistics Department and consulting companies."

The consulting company was something Chen Zhenxing made up; the National Statistics Department was the nation making things up...

Chen Yi laughed twice very disrespectfully, making Chen Zhenxing drink water awkwardly to conceal his embarrassment.

The previous cold-shoulder tactic had apparently completely lost its effect.

General Manager Hai Moran suddenly found it a bit funny; Chen Yi's tone made Chen Zhenxing look like a good-for-nothing.

Chen Zhenxing was of course not a good-for-nothing; he just underestimated Chen Yi too much and forgot the significance of what the Chairman represents. Or rather, it was Chen Congyu's consistent indulgence that made Chen Zhenxing forget the Chairman's authority — perhaps for Chen Congyu, casually indulging Chen Zhenxing couldn't stir up any waves, but when operated by the young Chen Yi, this indulgence not generated by himself easily became an obstacle.

Now, Chen Yi was correcting Chen Zhenxing's indulgence.

Schadenfreude is human nature; appreciating the scene of the Hall of Tang Group's CEO in a predicament is forever the greatest joy and honor for a subordinate.

So, Hai Moran pretended to look embarrassed and used the corner of his eye to look at Chen Zhenxing.

Indeed interesting!

Bright red cheeks, just like being caught having an affair with a secretary.

Chen Zhenxing embarrassedly searched for allies, then caught sight of Hai Moran's sidelong glance.

Hmph!

Chen Zhenxing sent an attack order with his dissatisfied gaze.

Hai Moran had no choice but to raise his head and say: "Mr. Chen, our Light Industry Department has 4 subordinate branch companies, 6 factories, and a batch of affiliated enterprises, all old foundations built over many years; selling them would be a great pity... this... the company's development is slow, we bear responsibility, but please observe for a period of time, we will definitely improve profits."

The words were spoken weakly, but at least there was some data for reference.

Chen Zhenxing also said: "The decline in international light industrial product profits is a phase trend; this trend is about to end, but even at the bottom of the international light industrial profit valley, we still have profits above the market average, and will definitely make big money in the future."

Both of them were painting rosy pictures, as if they had absolute confidence.

Actually Chen Yi believed they had confidence; Old Master Chen was healthy and long-lived, all sorts of demons and monsters were switching allegiance, currying favor and pulling strings in droves; just roping in a few military and local garment businesses would let the Chen Group's Light Industry Department eat and drink their fill...

The Chen Group's golden age seemed to be arriving again, yet Chen Yi didn't want to casually enjoy it.

All parties opening green lights wasn't without cost; if equivalent returns weren't given, ultimately it would damage Chen Zhongguo's reputation, which was damaging the Chen Family's actual interests. Therefore, rather than killing in all directions and taking everything, it was better to grasp core interests and enjoy superlative benefits while giving returns, thereby minimizing the impact on the old master's reputation to the greatest extent.

If China's business world is a feast, the former Chen Group tasted a bit of everything. But Chen Yi no longer wanted to just sample lightly; he wanted to pick a few dishes that were delicious and plentiful, sit there and eat carefully and seriously. Although he might not eat less, his eating appearance would be much better looking.

Chen Zhenxing naturally liked the first way of eating. To him, being in the Chen Group was attending a Manchu-Han banquet; every extra dish eaten was another piece of bragging capital for the future.

His thinking mode, Chen Yi had long seen in Zhu Guangliang's report. As the number two figure in the local anti-espionage agency, the information Zhu Guangliang could obtain was far more than what was needed commercially.

"The decline in light industrial product profits is the part to be abandoned..."

Chen Yi had just opened his mouth when Chen Zhenxing interrupted him, saying: "People always need light industry; this is a department urgently needing improvement, but not a department lacking profit. If we can continue to lower product costs..."

"The Light Industry Department has the most personnel, occupies correspondingly high management resources, but its profit is weaker than the group's average profit, so... it needs to be split off and sold while it's still worth money; this isn't abolition."

"It's precisely because there are many people that it easily causes social problems; why create problems when you can make money instead?" Chen Zhenxing spoke with reason and evidence.

Chen Yi shook his head; the sold enterprises would still continue operating, not affecting ordinary workers' jobs and livelihoods.

This wasn't a decision he patted his head and came up with; since he stated it as an order, he didn't intend to change it, otherwise even the divine power of oath-keeping would be affected. Chen Zhenxing's reasons were far from enough to make him back down.

"Sell it while it's still worth money now." Chen Yi decided not to discuss business with Chen Zhenxing. Harvard graduate, never mind the kung fu in his hands, his tongue-battle-among-scholars skills must have been honed.

Simple and crude interference made Chen Zhenxing's face flush red.

Chen Yi then felt a cool draft in his chest.

Sigh, running a company is easy, right... speak lightly and they don't listen, speak heavily and it's not humble enough, it's fucking unfair!

Chen Yi estimated that at the current "grace" level, to restore 10% of life, he'd have to expend 12% or even 15% of his own blood.

Let's rest a bit... Chen Yi thought helplessly; he had been humble for two months, and only stopped being humble two or three times, yet what he lost was more than what he gained.

Being a Holy Knight is really hard.

When his mind started wandering, Chen Zhenxing and the others were also letting their thoughts diverge; the lawyers were even more anxious and unsettled.

Seven people in a room, like neurasthenic children, staring blankly and foolishly, just short of drooling.

Outside the window, a lizard sneakily climbed up along the wall, gripped the glass with its front claws, extended long, nearly transparent fingernails, and carefully pried at the latch.

The "creak-creak" friction sound was extremely faint, but Chen Yi still turned his head at once, pinning down the lizard that was trying to turn transparent.

"Hi." The little lizard grinned, revealing a smile it thought was friendly.

"I heard some noise upstairs, so I came up to take a look." The little lizard retracted the fingernail it had used to pry the glass.

Ever since swallowing a TV and a satellite dish, the little lizard often turned its lower body into a TV and receiver, then used its upper body to enjoy various programs from overseas regions. It had been practicing very diligently at Ruoyuan Holy Knight's place recently, reaching Body Technique Level 8; it was said this was so it could use its tail to complete work previously done by its lower body, thereby liberating its lower body.

Really don't know why it insists on liberating its lower body!

"Mr. Chen Yi!" Chen Zhenxing's firm voice pulled back Chen Yi's distraction.

"Oh?" Chen Yi turned his head back, and the little lizard took the opportunity to slip away.

"I hope you can listen to the opinions of the management and the Board of Directors." Chen Zhenxing put away his arrogance, still quite up to standard. If it were an ordinary person, forced into a corner and angered, they'd probably say ruthless things like "firmly oppose." That would leave no room for maneuver.

Chen Yi "oh"-ed and said: "Listening to management's opinions, fine; as for the Board's, I think we can completely wait a bit longer."

Before Chen Zhenxing's anger could rise, Chen Yi smiled and said: "I've long since sought the opinions of my father, Uncle Tian Jing, and Director Li Jie... that should be enough."

When the Chen Group was founded, some other family scions bought in, totaling about 20%; individuals rarely exceeded 5%, especially after so many years of dilution, aside from Chen Congyu's equity, the management's 4% was actually the most.

Under these circumstances, Chen Yi solicited the opinions of two directors, plus Chen Congyu's shares, so there was indeed no need to specially convene a Board of Directors meeting.

It was just that this way, the Chief Executive Officer only had the part of execution.

Chen Zhenxing did not throw a major tantrum, truly possessing decent self-cultivation.

"You can start considering the Seven Points Ge issue of the Light Industry Department, and do some preliminary work. After completion, we will specially convene a Board of Directors meeting to discuss it." Chen Yi was considered to have made another promise, remembered by the Four-pointed Star on his chest.

However, compared to the faith of humility and modesty, an oath is a more foolish type of faith; put more broadly, it also becomes broad.

Leaving them again, Chen Yi stepped out the door lightly.

The well-rested Fujiena Rena immediately pulled him into the Suite, but requested: "Let's take a Bath together."

"Just right, I'll make a phone call."

"We'll give you a massage." The day before yesterday, Misaki and Ono Ayaka also struggled to get up.

After going back and forth three times, Chen Yi also felt quite satisfied, decisively lying in the bathtub filled with water, holding a cup of sweet White Grape Wine with his eyes closed to rest his spirit.

Behind him was a rhythmic massage of flowing water, with a beauty gently kneading his head, legs, and arms respectively, yet it was extremely relaxing.

Fujiena Rena waited until he lay comfortably, then went to fetch the Mobile Phone, gently holding it before Chen Yi and saying: "Please speak, Chen Sang."

Chen Yi half-closed his eyes, pressed Liu Xinyu's Mobile Phone, and said: "How is the compilation of the ability chart for the Martial Arts Hall Students coming along?"

"It's relatively complete; Tong Guanxian and Tie Liang have become very proficient at producing the Evaluation Form……"

"Mm, I have an idea; perhaps the students' remuneration can be linked to the skills they have learned."

"Mm?"

"I roughly think, divide it into Two Types: one is basic skills, such as ordinary vehicle driving, simple Qiangxiang usage, simple Instrument equipment……if they can't do it, reduce their remuneration. Additionally, some advanced skills can increase remuneration, such as Tank driving, proficient operation of Heavy Machine Guns……" Chen Yi was speaking, but his head was gently lifted, and then the water fluctuated; when he leaned back again, it was already a soft, rich Chest.

He twisted his Neck twice; on the Left Side was smooth muscle, on the right was bouncy soft skin, actually being sandwiched in the deep cleavage……

Who was it?

This was a very difficult question to answer.

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