C39 All Fired!

In the blink of an eye, several security guards had already charged up to Zhang Chen!

But just then, a cry of alarm pierced the air: "Everyone, stop right there!"

The crowd froze.

Who had arrived?

Over twenty security guards instinctively halted their actions and turned to see where the voice was coming from.

The throng shifted, quickly parting to create a pathway.

Zhang Chen glanced over and recognized the woman he had encountered earlier at Chen Dafu's doorstep.

Her eyes were wide with panic.

She had merely been passing by, but upon recognizing Zhang Chen in the crowd, she nearly called out.

A guest of Chen Dafu was being treated like this at the Dafu Group.

As the crowd recognized her, their faces shifted to expressions of deference.

Yee Qingsong approached with a beaming smile, speaking with reverence, "Director Zhu, please, allow me to handle this minor issue. Why trouble yourself with this?"

Zhang Chen was momentarily taken aback.

He hadn't expected her to hold such an esteemed position, but it made sense upon reflection. If she could enter Chen Dafu's office, she was certainly no ordinary person.

Director Zhu's gaze was fraught with urgency. She didn't spare Yee Qingsong a glance and made a beeline for Zhang Chen.

Yee Qingsong's smirk grew more pronounced at the sight.

Zhang Chen was done for!

Lin Zhiqing's eyes were also alight with turmoil; she hadn't anticipated causing a stir that would involve Director Zhu.

She looked up hastily, only to see Zhang Chen still smiling!

She was seething with frustration!

Zhang Chen felt utterly resigned and could only signal to Director Zhu with his eyes once more.

Director Zhu paused, her mind awash with bewilderment.

Before she could gather her thoughts, Zhang Chen spoke up cheerily, "Director Zhu, what a coincidence to see you again! You've arrived just in time to clear up a misunderstanding. They're insisting I've stolen something and won't let me leave."

At his words, the onlookers wore looks of bewilderment.

What was going on? Did Zhang Chen know Director Zhu?

Even Yee Qingsong was caught off guard, his laughter ceasing abruptly.

Director Zhu stiffened, Zhang Chen's words nearly sending her to her knees in fright!

But she quickly grasped the situation, realizing that Zhang Chen needed to keep his identity under wraps.

She hesitated briefly before feigning composure and asked, "Who accused you of theft?"

Despite her attempt at calmness, there was an odd look on her face that didn't quite fit.

Zhang Chen gestured toward the group standing before him.

A wave of tension gripped the four of them, and a sinking feeling took hold in their hearts.

Director Zhu's icy stare settled on them as she demanded, "Where's the proof? Or did you witness him stealing?"

Their hearts plummeted, and they shook their heads in panic, "We saw nothing."

A glint of cold fury flashed in Director Zhu's eyes as she rebuked, "So you accuse him without evidence? How do you justify your behavior as executives of the Dafu Group?"

Zhang Chen was taken aback, unable to discern that she possessed such authority.

The four men were dumbstruck, heads bowed, silent before their superior.

Yee Qingsong's expression grew increasingly grim.

Without delay, Director Zhu issued another icy command, "Effective immediately, you're no longer required at work. Head to the finance department and settle this month's salary."

Her declaration left everyone in shock.

A look of horror spread across the faces of all present.

These were the company's senior executives, and they were being dismissed just like that?

The four men shook uncontrollably, looking up in disbelief, wondering if they had misheard.

But the reality of Director Zhu's frosty demeanor sank in.

Regret washed over everyone in an instant.

"Director Zhu, please, this must be a joke. Even if we were mistaken, dismissal is too severe," one of them cried out in terror.

The others quickly nodded in agreement.

Director Zhu responded icily, "I have no intention of repeating myself."

The four were utterly shell-shocked.

Yee Qingsong watched the unfolding scene, speechless and bewildered.

Zhang Chen chuckled and inquired, "Young Master Yee, may I take my leave now?"

His question immediately drew Director Zhu's attention. Her steely gaze shifted to Yee Qingsong.

Yee Qingsong's body shook with a violent shudder.

The Yee family might be competent, but they paled in comparison to the might of the Dafu Group.

Even his own father would approach Director Zhu with the utmost courtesy. He wouldn't dare show her a shred of disrespect.

With an icy tone, Director Zhu inquired, "Were you involved as well?"

Yee Qingsong, stumbling over his words, replied, "Not at all. My relationship with Mr. Zhang Chen is excellent. I've even been trying to help his wife find a renowned healer."

He was at a loss for words.

Finishing his statement, he forced a smile more pained than tears.

Director Zhu gave him a frosty glance before turning away, her expression shifting to one of polite interest. "Mr. Zhang, what are your thoughts on how this situation was handled?"

Everyone was astounded.

Despite the company's protocols, there seemed no need for Director Zhu to be so deferential.

Zhang Chen responded with a cheerful grin, "Director Zhu, your sense of justice is impeccable. The resolution was handled superbly!"

Relieved, Director Zhu looked up and addressed the security guards with a stern command, "Your salaries for this month will be cut in half! Those who acted out earlier will tender their resignations upon returning!"

Her chilling edict resonated clearly with all present.

The hall fell into a profound silence.

Lin Zhiqing stared at Zhang Chen, dumbfounded, unable to reconcile the scene before her.

Was Director Zhu simply safeguarding the company's reputation? Surely not.

Somehow, Zhang Chen had taken on an air of enigma in her eyes.

Yee Qingsong's fists were clenched, his gaze ablaze with unquenchable anger.

Yet before he could utter a word, Director Zhu's voice cut through once more, "Was it you who barred Mr. Zhang's departure?"

Caught off guard, Yee Qingsong blurted out, "Yes."

Immediately, he was filled with regret.

Director Zhu's expression darkened anew as she commanded icily, "Go and apologize to Mr. Zhang!"

Yee Qingsong's eyes bulged in disbelief. "What?"