From abandoned baby to CEO

Seeing Zhang Jianguo with a big smile on his face, Sun Xue asked, "What's up, Mr. Zhang?"

"Several workers just came to me and asked why their study abroad plans were suddenly canceled."

"The plan changed, so it was cancelled." Sun Xue said indifferently.

"Oh, then... when do you plan to arrange it?"

"Wait for further notice. There's a possibility that I won't be able to study abroad in the future. The company is currently facing financial constraints. Mr. Zhang, you should be very clear about the company's situation. When I took over, there was a 100 million yuan funding hole to fill. I took over the municipal investment company while carrying a huge debt, so every penny must be spent wisely."

"Mr. Sun, what you said makes sense."

Sun Xue frowned. "Mr. Zhang, I've looked at the company's financial statements. When the municipal investment company was at its peak a few years ago, its annual net profit was tens of millions. How come it has accumulated such a huge debt in just a few years?"

Zhang Jianguo was stunned...

"Well, I've mentioned this to you before. There are many reasons: outdated management, a sluggish market with fewer orders, and the global financial crisis..."

Sun Xue asked coldly, "Really? But I don't think it's as you say. I see the managers of the municipal investment company driving luxury cars and living in mansions, each one more extravagant than the other."

Zhang Jianguo, who had ulterior motives, smiled awkwardly and explained guiltily:

"In fact, the company did develop very well in the early years. The business was good, the employees were well-paid, and we saved some money. Everyone wanted to improve their lives. I also bought a new car and house at that time..."

Sun Xue did not continue to expose the matter, she just wanted to hint to Zhang Jianguo.

Tell him that one day, he will have to pay back every penny of the money he took from the municipal investment company...

"By the way, I suspect there's cheating in this selection process. I'll get to the bottom of this!"

When Zhang Jianguo heard this, he immediately became a little unhappy.

"Mr. Sun, are you doubting me? How is that possible? If you don't trust me, you can ask Director Shao. He was present during the entire written exam and practical training. Besides, you were there to see it too."

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Sun Xue guessed that it must be Director Shao who came to see her.

As expected, Director Shao walked into the office with a silly smile on his face.

However, when he saw Zhang Jianguo sitting next to him, he was still stunned.

"Mr. Zhang, you're here too..."

"Director Shao, is there something you want to talk to me about?" Sun Xue said in a cold tone.

"Nothing much... A worker just came to me and said their study abroad program had been cancelled... I came to ask about it..."

Sun Xue really admired these two people, their excuses were exactly the same.

"Yes, it was cancelled. Mr. Zhang is here for this matter as well."

"Oh. That's fine... I'll go get busy now."

With that, Director Shao turned around and was about to leave.

"Director Shao, please don't leave yet. I have something else to talk to you about."

Director Shao stopped and asked weakly, "Boss Sun...is there anything else?"

"Many workers have reported to me that there was fraud in this selection process. What's going on?"

Director Shao's heart sank, but he quickly calmed down and said, "Boss Sun, how could this be possible? I've always been fair and just during the selection process. If you don't believe me, you can ask Boss Zhang. I was only responsible for invigilating, marking the papers, and grading the practical exercises. These are all based on standards. How could there be any talk of cheating..."

After Director Shao finished speaking, his eyes fell on Zhang Jianguo.

"That's right, Mr. Sun. There is absolutely no possibility of fraud."

Sun Xue sneered in her heart, "Acting! Very good!"

"There's no smoke without fire. Since so many people have reported this issue, I must thoroughly investigate it and give everyone a satisfactory explanation, and I can also clear your name."

"Mr. Sun, someone must be spreading rumors about this." Director Shao quickly added.

Sun Xue snorted coldly, "Whether it's a rumor or not, the facts will speak for themselves."

The atmosphere in the office suddenly became depressing.

"Director Shao, what do you think about the city's investment company's 100 million yuan debt?"

Director Shao was very surprised. Why did Sun Xue suddenly ask him this question?

"Mr. Sun, this... I really don't dare to comment rashly. After all, I'm not in the company's core management and don't know much about this matter. You should ask Mr. Zhang about this matter. His opinion will be more objective and truthful..."

Director Shao immediately passed the ball to Zhang Jianguo.

Sun Xue didn't delve into the topic further, but instead asked, "By the way, Director Shao, how much was your annual salary at the municipal investment company?"

Director Shao gave a wry smile and said, "Boss Sun, there's no such thing as an annual salary. It's just a fixed salary of a few thousand yuan per month."

Sun Xue nodded. "Oh, you're quite impressive. I heard you own several apartments, all bought in full."

When Director Shao heard this, he immediately panicked.

He didn't expect that Sun Xue actually knew all these things.

"It wasn't worth much. A friend of mine is a real estate developer, and he gave it to me at an internal price. Also, I borrowed most of the money from relatives and friends. Because the price was low, I wanted to buy it as an investment..."

Zhang Jianguo, standing aside, was feeling confused. He felt that Sun Xue seemed to have discovered something...

"Oh... so that's how it is..." Sun Xue looked at Director Shao while speaking, and noticed that Director Shao's eyes seemed to be deliberately evasive.

"By the way, I will be introducing a series of reform policies later, including assessments for technical and management personnel. Those who try to take advantage of the situation and fail to meet the standards will have their salaries reduced and transferred to other positions. Those who are truly incompetent will be forced to wait for their turn."

Zhang Jianguo and Director Shao said nothing.

"Director Shao, please notify all the workers participating in the selection process immediately to meet in the conference room."

"understood."

Company meeting room.

When Sun Xue walked into the meeting room, everyone was talking in private.

Of course, the topic everyone was discussing was the cancellation of studying abroad.

When Sun Xue came in, the scene instantly became quiet.

"I'm sure everyone knows that the study abroad program has been temporarily canceled. Do you want to know the real reason for the cancellation?"

Everyone looked at Sun Xue in confusion.

Sun Xue cleared her throat and said sternly, "I received the selection list a week ago. The reason I haven't announced it yet is because I suspect there's major fraud in this selection process. Until the truth is uncovered, we have no choice but to cancel it. I'll have Director Shao announce the list later."

The audience was in an uproar!

Sun Xue continued, "I arranged this study based on the principles of fairness and justice. If anyone violates the rules and bribes for a place, we will not let them off lightly once we discover it!"

Everyone's eyes turned to Zhang Jianguo and Director Shao on the stage...

"If anyone knows the situation, you can also come to me to report it." Sun Xue added in a cold tone.