Return 0058

  On the morning of the 13th, before the meeting, Lin Qiang's team had achieved sales performance of 41.01 million yuan. At this critical moment when they were about to make a final effort, Hao Wei unexpectedly returned to the business hall.

  "Where's Lin Qiang? Isn't Lin Qiang here?" Hao Wei asked, looking around at everyone in the conference room.

  Zhang Jiaming frowned and said, "Hao Xing, to be honest with you, Lin Qiang has been rarely seen these days. Everyone suspects that he might have gone for an interview at another bank."

  "Hmph, anyway, bank employees are his main job, and he hasn't done his duty, always thinking about writing high-sounding things. I won't be absent for a few days." Hao Wei said to Chen Lian beside him, "Manager Chen, the attendance record for these few days must be strictly recorded, tomorrow is the branch's monthly director meeting, what should be reflected, must be reported to the higher-ups."

  Chen nodded: "Hao, don't worry, not a single day is different. Lin Qiang was absent for 4 whole days, late or left early 12 times, and made excuses about having external business, but in fact everyone knows he's been in contact with other banks."

  "Who said that?!" Xiao Xiao said indignantly, "Didn't you see that he has a performance of over 10 million every day? The supervisor is clearly out running business."

  "Hmph, that's not what I know," Hao Wei said in a bad tone. "Don't think I don't know, those contracts were all signed by you on behalf of Lin Qiang. If I want to investigate this matter, I can completely retrieve the surveillance video."

  Xiao Xiao fell silent, turning her head to the side. Indeed, if one were to investigate, it would be easy to discover that many receipts signed "Lin Qiang" had been issued when Lin Qiang was not even present.

  "Alright, the farce should end now." Hao Wei waved his hand and said to the crowd, "Lin Qiang is a man of great character, I understand that, but he takes bank work as a joke, always being overly ambitious, stirring up trouble in our sales department, damaging the unity of the bank. The branch leaders are all aware of this. Now, Lin Qiang's plan to jump ship is an open fact. I hope everyone will think rationally about the whole process, don't be swayed by his emotional manipulation, and clearly understand the relationship between work and personal emotions."

  Hao Wei said, standing up and solemnly saying: "The branch takes this kind of destructive unity very seriously. If it happens again, I will also find it difficult to protect everyone, so take care of yourselves."

  He glared fiercely at Xiao Xiao.

  The atmosphere in the entire conference room was stifling.

  At this time, the door of the conference room was pushed open, Lin Qiang rushed in with a briefcase, chewing on a hot pancake, and saw Hao Wei presiding over the meeting. He rubbed his head repeatedly and said, "Sorry, I'm late. Director Hao, you're back."

  "Hmm." Hao Wei glanced at his watch, "Manager Lin, you're 15 minutes late."

  "Lately I've been out on business a lot, it's all written down in the attendance record." Lin Qiang hastily returned to his seat, intentionally showing weakness.

  "Sit down." Hao Wei did not seize Lin Qiang's tardiness again, and after sitting back down, he asked, "During my hospitalization this time, the branch leaders have made many phone calls, specifically pointing out the current disorganized work attitude. No matter what, I hope these negative emotions stop here."

  He said, his right arm swung down and slashed fiercely in the air.

  "Director, I don't understand this?" Xiao Xiao immediately asked back, "In these days we have achieved sales of tens of millions, and successfully completed the branch inspection. What else do you want us to do? Lay golden eggs?!"

  "Hehe, I knew you'd say that." Hao Wei remained calm and replied slowly, "Having performance is a good thing, but we can't get arrogant just because of it. The leaders in the department have big opinions about our business hall right now, especially towards you."

  Hao Wei turned to Lin Qiang and fell silent.

  Lin Qiang swallowed the remaining pancake in one gulp, his face looking dejected.

  "Alas... one billion, it's really a bit difficult. I've already prepared myself for all possible outcomes." Lin Qiang turned back to Hao Wei, his brow furrowed, "I don't know, Director Hao, are you ready?"

  "Haha, it's not the time to fool around now." Hao Wei ignored Lin Qiang and had everything under control in the branch. Even if Lin Qiang suddenly came up with a performance of 100 million, he could still transfer him away. Maybe Lin Qiang would have the opportunity to become the director, but that would definitely be in Jiaoting, not Longyuan.

  No matter what the outcome is, Hao Wei is confident, and victory will always be on his side.

  "Alright, everyone get ready to go back to work, the armored car is coming soon." Hao Wei didn't want to play dumb with Lin Qiang anymore, he stood up and reminded them, "The day after tomorrow is the branch's director meeting, our business hall has some things to arrange, the branch president requires all employees of the business hall to attend, that day just happens to be a rest day, everyone plan their time well, must attend."

  "The day after tomorrow?" Lin Qiang's face showed a hint of difficulty, "I just so happen to have something... that can't be postponed."

  "Lin Qiang, get the situation clear. Hao Wei's face sank as he stared at him and said, "This meeting is related to you, if the person involved doesn't attend, even I won't be able to protect you."

  "But I have to attend that event too..."

  "Hmph, you do as you please. If it were an interview in another department, you would indeed have a reason to be absent from our department's meeting." Hao Wei said confidently, his tone no longer guarded. "In that case, the anger within the department might spread to ordinary employees, I'm afraid."

  "I'll try to avoid him then." Lin Qiang rubbed his head and smiled wryly, "It's also hard to talk over there."

  "The meeting is dismissed." Hao Wei left the conference room with a triumphant attitude, followed closely by Chen Yan and Zhang Jiaming.

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  After they left, Xiao Xiao couldn't hold back anymore and ran to Lin Qiang's side, asking with a mixture of hesitation and anger: "Lin Qiang, did you really go out to find work?"

  "No, I've been working hard to keep this job." Lin Qiang said firmly.

  "Are you still stubborn?! " Xiao Xiao shouted with a hint of tears, "Do you know that we've been working hard to make sales these past few days? What's wrong with you? Not a single client has been scheduled, and there are only two days left. We're still short 60 million, how can we possibly reach 1 billion at this rate?!

  "Xiao Xiao Jie!" Lin Xiao Zao suddenly stood up, her eyes also moistening. "I understand the manager. In this situation, if it were me, I would also look for a new opportunity... Don't mention him again, he's already tried his best."

  "But... but... " Xiao Xiao sat in the chair, his head buried on the table, pounding it fiercely, "I don't accept this... why did it end up like this!"

  "Xiao zao, xiao xiao." Lin Qiang leaned back in his chair and said quietly, "You can rest assured, I really haven't planned to jump ship. The more desperate the situation, the more I must use desperate measures. Before I clear my name and get justice, it's absolutely impossible for me to leave this bank."

  He said, slapping his thigh and standing up: "Moreover, as the person in charge, how can I abandon you all and escape alone?!"

  Xiao Xiao was moved by his determination, but he couldn't ignore the fact: "Lin Qiang, is there really still a way?"

  "Maybe there is."

  "Perhaps?"

  Lin Qiang let out a long sigh: "Give me just a little more time..."

  "...After a moment of silence, he stood up and grasped Lin Qiang's right hand, "I trust you, if it's wrong, then let's be wrong till death."

  Lin Xiao also walked over and shook hands with them: "It's the boss who gave me the opportunity, allowing me to do things I never dared to think of before. I will work hard until the very last moment."

  "Hey, hey, have you guys forgotten about me?" Zheng Shuai rushed over with a smile and said, "Xin Qiang ge, forever young."

  "Everyone, let's work hard." Lin Qiang glanced at the wall clock, "I'm going home early again."

  "Oh? Shouldn't you be talking to him/her instead?"

  "It's up to you now." Lin Qiang smiled at him, "I don't have time to waste words with him, it's settled then, we'll take care of this together this time."

  "Leave it to me."

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  Starting tomorrow, it will be decided in the first meeting room of the branch, and everyone has waited for a long time.