Hidden truth, intricate love

The atmosphere in Gu Beichen's office was tense and heavy. Lin Xiaoxuan stood in front of his desk, her hands clenched, her knuckles pale with tension. Her eyes flickered with unease, her voice trembling as she tried to explain her actions: "Beichen, I know I may have done something wrong, but my original intention was for the benefit of the company. I didn't expect this to have such consequences."

Gu Beichen's brows were furrowed, his eyes devoid of any leniency. "Xiaoxuan, your behavior has crossed the line of professional ethics. Not only have you damaged Wanqing's reputation, you've also undermined trust within the company. Your actions are an insult to the company's culture and a disrespect to your colleagues."

Lin Xiaoxuan's face turned even paler, and her voice was almost inaudible: "I know I was wrong, Beichen. I didn't expect things to develop to this point. I... I just wanted to succeed too much."

Gu Beichen stood up, his body language revealing firmness and determination. "Success is important, but not at the expense of our values ​​and moral standards. Your proposal, no matter how promising, cannot justify resorting to such tactics."

A tear flashed in Lin Xiaoxuan's eyes, and her voice was filled with despair: "What should I do now? I...I don't want to lose my position in the company, nor do I want to lose your respect."

Gu Beichen took a deep breath, his voice softening slightly. "First, you need to sincerely apologize to Wanqing and everyone affected. Then, you need to demonstrate with concrete actions that you have changed and that you are willing to work for the good of the company, not for personal ambition."

Lin Xiaoxuan nodded, her eyes showing a hint of determination: "I will, Beichen. I will do my best to make up for my mistakes."

Gu Beichen sat back in his chair, his voice becoming serious again: "This is not enough, Xiaoxuan. You need to accept the company's punishment. Your behavior has violated the company's regulations, and we must take appropriate measures."

Lin Xiaoxuan's body trembled slightly. She knew what this meant. She might lose her position in the company, or even face more serious consequences. But she also understood that this was a responsibility she had to bear.

In the next few days, Lin Xiaoxuan made a public apology to Su Wanqing and the company's senior management as requested by Gu Beichen.

Under Gu Beichen's insistence and the company's pressure, Lin Xiaoxuan knew she had to take action to repair the damage she had caused, even though she was reluctant. Here are the scenes of her apology and her inner resentment:

At the company's general meeting, Lin Xiaoxuan stood at the front desk, facing the gazes of all her colleagues. Her heartbeat quickened, her palms sweated slightly, and although she tried to remain calm, her voice still trembled slightly:

"Dear colleagues, I stand here today with a very heavy heart. Recently, some discordant voices have appeared within the company, and these voices are related to me. I must admit that I took some inappropriate measures when promoting my project. I tried to promote my own plan by belittling my colleague Su Wanqing's proposal. This is my fault."

She paused, took a deep breath, and then continued:

"I want to express my deepest apologies to Ms. Su Wanqing and all colleagues affected by my actions. My actions have not only damaged Ms. Su Wanqing's credibility, but also undermined the unity and trust of our team. I promise that I will take all necessary measures to correct my mistakes and rebuild everyone's trust."

After she finished speaking, there was a sparse applause in the conference room. Some colleagues expressed their approval of her apology, but many others looked at her with suspicion and distrust.

Although Lin Xiaoxuan apologized publicly, she felt differently. She believed her proposal was indeed better than Su Wanqing's and more likely to bring success to the company. She said to herself privately:

"I did do some things wrong, but my proposal was correct. I just used the wrong method to prove it. Although Su Wanqing's proposal was sound, it lacked innovation and foresight. The company needed my ideas to drive development, not stick to the status quo."

Her heart was full of contradictions and struggles. On the one hand, she knew that her behavior violated professional ethics, but on the other hand, she firmly believed that her plan was the best choice for the company. She began to plan how to regain Gu Beichen's trust in the future and prove her worth.

Lin Xiaoxuan decided to improve herself during her suspension, acquiring new skills and knowledge so that she could push her plans forward with greater strength and a more mature strategy upon her return. She hoped to demonstrate her ability and loyalty to the company through concrete actions.

However, what Lin Xiaoxuan doesn't realize is that true leadership isn't just about having a great plan; it's more about earning the trust and respect of your team. Her reluctance to accept defeat and her inner struggles may lead her to encounter more challenges down the road.

At the company's all-hands meeting, Su Wanqing sat in the front row, her eyes fixed on Lin Xiaoxuan. As Lin Xiaoxuan began her apology, Su Wanqing's face remained expressionless, yet her heart was turbulent. She recalled the distress and anxiety Lin Xiaoxuan's behavior had caused her, and the extra time and energy she had to spend dealing with the negative impact.

After Lin Xiaoxuan's apology, the atmosphere in the meeting room became tense. Coworkers were waiting for Su Wanqing's response, knowing that her response would affect the company's future harmony and team morale.

Su Wanqing slowly stood up, her eyes firm, her voice calm and powerful: "First of all, I want to thank Lin Xiaoxuan for her courage today, for being able to stand here, face all of us, and admit her mistakes."

She paused, her eyes sweeping across the conference room, then continued, "We all know that everyone makes mistakes, but what's important is how we face them and learn from them. I accept your apology, Lin Xiaoxuan, but I also hope that this is more than just an apology, but a real turning point."

Su Wanqing's words surprised Lin Xiaoxuan. She didn't expect Su Wanqing to accept her apology so quickly. But Su Wanqing's next words made Lin Xiaoxuan realize that this was not a simple forgiveness.