C17 17 Selling Officials

"What are you all gathered here for?" Lin Chen asked as he walked over. He was here to check on the company's renovation progress. The chairman was visiting in a couple of days, and if he saw the place in chaos, how would Lin explain it?

Captain Sun pointed at Xiao Tian. "Director Lin, he's a spy from another company."

A spy? Lin Chen was taken aback. He glanced at Xiao Tian, finding him somewhat familiar. He looked again and was stunned. Quickly, he pulled out his phone and checked his photo album. The comparison made him tremble uncontrollably.

"Director Lin, what's wrong?" Captain Sun waved his hand.

Smack! Without warning, Lin Chen slapped Captain Sun across the face. Captain Sun was bewildered, his face full of confusion. "Director Lin, he's the spy..."

Before he could finish, Lin Chen roared at them, "Are you blind? This is our chairman of Tianhong!"

With those words, Lin Chen looked at Xiao Tian with fear and respect, bowing deeply. "Lin Chen, General Manager of Tianhong Group's Cloud City branch, greets the chairman!"

Everyone was dumbfounded by Lin Chen's words. This young man was... the chairman?! Oh my God, they almost laid hands on the chairman. Were they tired of living?

Thinking about how close he came to making a huge mistake, Captain Sun's body shook. He immediately dropped to his knees at Xiao Tian's feet, his voice trembling. "Chairman, I was blind and foolish. Please forgive me. I have a family to support and can't afford to lose this job!"

Lin Chen never expected that his visit to the company to oversee the renovation would lead to such chaos. Just moments ago, Captain Sun was accusing the chairman of being a spy.

Even without much thought, he could guess what had happened!

After ten years of hard work to become the general manager of the branch, the idea of being dragged back to square one because of these fools made him furious. He was so angry he could hardly contain himself.

Xiao Tian, however, remained calm: "Don't think being a security guard is easy. Today, you can turn away the chairman; tomorrow, you might drive away our clients. Hundreds of people at Tianhong Group rely on this job to support their families. Are you trying to ruin that for everyone? How can I keep you on?"

Hearing Xiao Tian's words, Captain Sun was almost paralyzed with fear. "Chairman, I really know I was wrong. I wasn't trying to ruin anyone's livelihood, I swear..."

Xiao Tian stayed silent, but Lin Chen shouted angrily, "Get out of here!"

Captain Sun continued to plead, but Lin Chen kicked him over. "Get him out of my sight!"

Given Xiao Tian's position, he didn't need to bother with a security captain. But Tianhong Group was the only legacy his mother left him, and anyone who dared to tarnish its image was challenging him directly!

Lin Chen had been transferred from another city, and having climbed to the position of general manager, he knew a bit about Xiao Tian's reputation. That's why he was so deferential.

After dealing with Captain Sun, Lin Chen respectfully said, "Chairman, this way, please!"

With that, Xiao Tian strode into the company. Along the way, he encountered many Tianhong Group employees, who were surprised to see their usually high-and-mighty general manager cautiously following behind this young man.

Who was this young man? Could he be a high-ranking leader from the headquarters?

"Who is this guy? Director Lin is being so deferential!"

"Yeah, even though Director Lin just arrived in Cloud City, countless influential families have been vying to invite him to their gatherings. Even the wealthiest person in Cloud City doesn't get this kind of treatment!"

"This young man must hold a very high position. Who do you think he is?"

Xiao Tian's appearance sparked a lot of discussion.

"Qian Qian, look quickly, isn't the person Director Lin is following Xiao Tian?"

After filling out the forms, Zhao Lu led Chen Qian to the employee hall, immediately spotting Xiao Tian's back.

"What?"

Chen Qian looked in the direction Zhao Lu pointed, but Xiao Tian had already disappeared around the corner.

"Lulu, you must be seeing things. Xiao Tian is just a useless live-in son-in-law. How could the general manager be with him?"

Zhao Lu slapped her forehead. "You're right, I must have been seeing things."

On the top floor, in the chairman's office, Xiao Tian sat in the plush executive chair, eyes closed, silently resting.

Lin Chen stood respectfully in front of the desk, feeling a growing sense of unease. The chairman remained silent, and Lin Chen didn't dare to speak either. The atmosphere was so oppressive it felt hard to breathe.

Was the chairman here to intimidate him today? Or was this an undercover visit to find some dirt on him? As these thoughts raced through his mind, a fine layer of sweat began to form on Lin Chen's forehead.

"Would you like some coffee or tea, sir? I can make it for you!" Lin Chen offered.

"No need," Xiao Tian replied coldly.

Hearing this, Lin Chen's anxiety increased. Just then, Xiao Tian's phone vibrated. It was only at this moment that Xiao Tian opened his eyes, took out his phone, and began to read something that made his expression grow increasingly grim.

Lin Chen's heart raced with panic. What was the chairman looking at that made him so upset? A sense of foreboding crept over him.

"Bang!" Xiao Tian tossed the phone onto the desk. "Take a look at what you've done."

Lin Chen shivered, quickly picking up the phone to see. "July 10th, received a kickback of one million dollars from Tianyi Renovation Company..." Attached was a bank transfer record.

As he opened it, his legs nearly gave out from fear. Embezzling company funds was a serious crime, punishable by over five years in prison. How did the chairman find out about this?

Not only that, but below is a list of employees appointed by Lin Chen during his two-month tenure as the general manager of the Cloud City branch.

Lin Zhen, Lin Chen's cousin, was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer.

Lin Xuan, Lin Chen's other cousin, became the Sales Director.

Zhang Yi, Lin Chen's classmate, took the position of Human Resources Director.

This list not only highlights their relationships but also documents their criminal activities over the past month. For example, Lin Zhen exploited her position to embezzle hundreds of thousands in just a month. Zhang Yi blatantly monetized company positions, making a similar amount in a short time.

Seeing this, Lin Chen trembled. Xiao Tian was furious, gritting his teeth, "Well, isn't this just great?"

All this was uncovered by Qin Ming. He understood the saying, "Too clear a water has no fish," but now it felt like a stinking swamp, and he couldn't stand it anymore.

Terrified, Lin Chen shivered, his knees buckling as he fell at Xiao Tian's feet. "Chairman, I'm wrong. I'll never do it again. Please give me a chance to make amends," he pleaded, knocking his head on the ground repeatedly, the sound echoing in the room.

He was utterly terrified now. Each piece of evidence was crystal clear, each one solid proof, and together, they were enough to put him behind bars for life. At this moment, Lin Chen's face was a mess of tears and snot.

He started as a low-level employee, and reaching where he is today hasn't been easy. For ten years at the company, he was honest and never took a bribe. But once the headquarters appointed him as the general manager of the Cloud City branch, he got carried away. He began favoring friends and even thought about misusing renovation funds.

He brought in his siblings and classmates, hoping they'd support him. Instead, they all started lining their pockets, with some even selling positions and titles, completely out of control.

Knock, knock, knock!

Xiao Tian didn't speak, just tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, like a death knell. Lin Chen was already on his knees, bleeding from his forehead, but he didn't dare stop. If the chairman decided to hold them accountable, they were all doomed.

"I'll give you three days to clean up this mess," Xiao Tian said coldly. "Make sure every cent they took is returned. If even a penny is missing, it’s your head. Fire everyone who bought their way in, including your siblings. Get rid of them all."

Lin Chen was stunned, looking up at Xiao Tian, his face covered in blood. "Chairman, what about me?"

"Since it's your first offense, I'll give you another chance. If you fail, be ready to spend the rest of your life in prison."

With that, Xiao Tian stood up and walked out of the office.

"Thank you, Chairman. I promise, there won't be a next time. I will not betray your trust!"

Lin Chen was overwhelmed with gratitude as he bowed deeply to Xiao Tian's retreating figure. He had thought he was destined for jail time, but to his surprise, Xiao Tian was willing to give him a second chance. Lin Chen silently vowed to himself that he would work diligently for the chairman.