Chapter 106: A Minor Matter

Within the finance department’s cashier section, there were two individuals closely connected to Wang Hu, one of whom was even a relative. Though both were women and had never done anything to truly displease the boss, in this wave of purging, they assumed they would be the first to go. Deep down, they were already bracing themselves for investigation.

Being Wang Hu’s kin, even if one kept a clean record at the company, could the boss really tolerate having one of Wang Hu’s people remain? The door to the finance office was closed, and inside, a dozen or so people wore varied expressions—some contemplating how to climb a rung higher and become junior leaders, others scheming to find colleagues’ weaknesses to snatch better positions.

Wang Hu’s relative was young but held a high family rank—Wang Hu called her “cousin great-aunt.” Yet this woman in her thirties had never dared accept the title; she had feared Wang Hu since school days. Though she was hired through regular recruitment channels, on her first day, Wang Hu declared that she was his relative and must be cared for by everyone.

At home, elders often scolded her, urging her to keep her distance from relatives like Wang Hu. “People like that are bound to cause trouble sooner or later, and it won’t be minor. Don’t let such people drag you down. Those who live by the streets rarely have a good ending. Look at the old days—can he learn from that? This is a capitalist society; the boss is just and wealthy. If he truly decides to solve these problems, it won’t be an issue,” her elders warned.

So the woman felt calm inside but was unwilling to lose her job.

Among the twelve cashiers, she was an economics graduate with her own methodical approach—neither following the crowd blindly nor provoking others needlessly. After Wang Hu and his men smashed Vice President Su’s office the previous day, she had visited Su that evening with a small gift.

Her monthly salary was over ten thousand yuan—where else could she find such a job? As a team leader, she earned over 200,000 yuan annually, giving her some security in Jiangzhou, a major city. Finding a similarly good position elsewhere would be nearly impossible.

Pretending to review last month’s departmental reimbursements, her mind was in turmoil. She didn’t know whom to turn to for help.

Suddenly, the phone on the desk rang, and the whispered conversations in the office abruptly ceased.

After two rings, she picked up but then hesitated and hung up.

The caller ID showed it was from the boss’s office.

There was no avoiding it.

She smiled bitterly, already preparing to pack her things.

Minutes later, An Ya came downstairs and knocked on the door. Everyone in the finance office stood up.

“Secretary An,” they greeted politely.

An Ya ignored them. Eight out of ten people here had acted as Wang Hu’s accomplices.

“Team Leader Su, come with me to the boss’s office. Bring the detailed financial records from the past three years. There’s a meeting soon, and you’ll need to present a financial report,” An Ya said casually, then took a few steps outside before turning back as if remembering something. “By the way, Vice President Su may rarely oversee your department anymore, especially internal matters. Team Leader Su, be prepared—the boss has decided to appoint you as the director of this office.”

Could it really be done like that?

Over twenty people in the room were astonished, then began praising the boss’s generosity.

It was no wonder Vice President Su looked down on some people in this office. He had already drawn up a list of those to be purged. Most had issues—either fraudulent reimbursements or collusion in kickbacks related to logistics expenses. They faced not only dismissal but also fines and possible civil lawsuits.

The company had lawyers, and the legal team had been busy handling lawsuits involving Yang Changfeng and the district bureau, as well as disputes with elderly clients and their families. Now, these cases were nearly concluded, and the team had fulfilled their mission perfectly, embodying Yang Changfeng’s vengeful nature to the fullest.

With Wang Hu removed, the lawyers enjoyed a relaxed environment and ample time to address all tasks assigned by the boss.

Team Leader Su felt as if a great weight had lifted from her heart and found herself grateful.

No matter what others said, nothing mattered more than walking the right path.

Honestly, seeing others embezzle thousands or tens of thousands, she had been tempted. In Jiangzhou, a household of two earning thirty thousand yuan a month, supporting four elderly relatives and two children, bore immense pressure. With mortgage and car loans, every month was a tight squeeze. If she could embezzle an extra three to five thousand monthly, many major problems could be solved.

But she was thankful she had held firm to her principles and never followed others.

After enduring the storm, the sun finally shone through—her salary was about to increase.

She walked lighter on her feet, quickly texting her anxious family about the news before carrying her laptop into Chen Aijia’s office.

It was her first time reporting to the boss and she felt nervous.

Chen Aijia and Vice President Su were discussing the upcoming meeting; Chen was still on the phone.

“Yes, we need a large number of veterans, preferably to report today. The compensation will be generous. This afternoon, I will have our deputy captain of security discuss details with you. I’m about to enter a meeting now. The exact number will be determined later.”

Hearing this, Team Leader Su glanced downstairs. The two remaining security guards, the last remnants of the department, were leisurely chatting at the main entrance, each with a cup of tea, legs crossed, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

A few guards who hadn’t been implicated by Wang Hu peeked inside.

Security guard Zhang Baode wanted to greet them, but they were reserved and didn’t respond as expected.

They were now supervisors—a level above Zhang Baode—and out of courtesy for past camaraderie, they gave him face. Yet Zhang seemed to reject that, embarrassing himself.

Team Leader Su inwardly scoffed. She saw Minister Yang signal for Zhang Baode to sit back down. The man, imposing and resolute, sat at the doorway like a bandit chief, pointing to the floor and speaking firmly.

Minister Yang was strange—bold and memorable. Unlike others, he wasn’t close to the boss nor a “connected” hire who became a supervisor immediately. He was simply tough.

Very tough.

Last night, he had beaten up Wang Hu’s gang, which was probably why they hadn’t come to work today.

This leader needed to be treated with respect—always keeping a safe distance and greeting him first.

Compared to Wang Hu, this leader was far more formidable.