Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Zhong Xiaoai hurried upstairs.

Upon entering, I saw Zhao Ruilong with a gloomy expression.

Then look at Gao Xiaoqin standing next to her, her expression is serious.

Zhong Xiaoai quickly racked her brains to see if she had made any mistakes recently.

They have done their utmost, if not exhausting, for the implementation of the group's key projects and international business cooperation.

In particular, after investing in and acquiring a stake in Ritux Group, one of the world's three largest mining companies, it formed a consortium with several other companies to invest in and develop the Timonlou super iron ore mine in Sinea, Philippines, which boasts astonishing reserves and excellent quality.

Because of this matter, I haven't been back to China since last December. I've been frequently flying between Spain and Sinia, participating in countless negotiation and consultation meetings, and even risking my life to conduct on-site inspections of the mining area.

The Timonlou super iron ore mine integrated development project, with a total investment of over 10 billion US dollars, has been successfully launched. The heavy-haul railway and large port, which are being built to facilitate the transportation of ore, are currently under intensive exploration and design.

Once the railway and port are completed and put into operation, and the mining area has also completed its production construction, hundreds of millions of tons of high-quality iron ore will be transported to the port by rail every year, and then transported to China by large cargo ships, so that China's iron ore imports will no longer be subject to others.

Although the success of this major overseas deal was due to both the backdrop of the bursting of the dot-com bubble and its impact on the global economy, which made Ruituo Group urgently need capital injection, and the premise that Zhao Ruilong reached a cooperation agreement with behind-the-scenes capital oligarchs during his visit to the United States.

However, the successful implementation of this massive multinational project, involving numerous participating companies and complex cooperation, was largely due to my own crucial role. While I didn't achieve overwhelming success, I also experienced many hardships and setbacks...

So……

Could it be because there's a problem with my expense reimbursement?

But isn't it an open secret that travel expenses and public relations expenses are inflated?

Tell me, which company or organization in the world doesn't have some problems with expense reimbursement?

If the water is clear, there will be no fish.

How could the leaders not know that employees are skimming a little money when they are getting reimbursed?

For the wealthy and powerful Huilong Group, Zhao Ruilong obviously wouldn't let a small amount of money overpaid make him so gloomy.

Regardless, Zhong Xiaoai pretended not to know that Zhao Ruilong was angry, and instead walked up with a smile and said:

"Mr. Zhao, good news! The 'Design Standard for New Energy Vehicle Charging Stations' drafted by our group in conjunction with several other organizations has passed the preliminary review by the expert review committee and may be officially released soon to solicit public opinions."

"I already know about this."

Zhao Ruilong glanced at the chair in front of his desk and gestured for Zhong Xiaoai to sit down.

Zhong Xiaoai felt a little uneasy.

Something's definitely not right here!

She sat down cautiously, straightening her back ramrod straight.

"Here is an audit report. Please take a look."

Zhao Ruilong opened the tablet, unlocked the screen, and handed it to Zhong Xiaoai.

"Ok!"

Zhong Xiaoai bent over and stood up, taking the tablet computer with both hands as if afraid of dropping it.

This is not only Zhao Ruilong's tablet computer, but also a major product that Huilong Electronics will release in the middle of the year.

Once officially launched, its large, clear screen, touchscreen operation, and rich features will undoubtedly make it the newest, most fashionable, and most popular electronic product in the world in 2003.

With the addition of already popular products such as MP3 players, 3G mobile phones, digital cameras, and personal computers, Huilong Group will further solidify its position as a leading enterprise in consumer electronics products.

Therefore, Zhong Xiaoai naturally had to hold this new product, which was of great significance, in her hands with utmost care.

However, her attention soon shifted away from the tablet computer that could be operated with her fingers.

My finger slid slowly across the screen, quickly browsing the report.

I was extremely surprised when I saw the audit results.

I was surprised that Yuan Yicheng, who was in charge of the Huilong Charity Foundation, could even embezzle the group's donations for education.

They were also surprised that Yuan Yicheng hadn't embezzled much; a little over a million yuan had actually made Zhao Ruilong's face turn gloomy.

I've often heard people say that when a business owner stops being generous and starts to be stingy, it means the business is facing difficulties and its cash flow is tight.

The fact that Zhao Ruilong's face darkened after embezzling over a million yuan suggests that Huilong Group is facing a cash flow crisis.

They have invested in numerous major scientific research projects and large-scale infrastructure projects domestically, while also engaging in aggressive investment and acquisitions abroad.

It's impossible for Huilong Group, which spends money like water, to say that it has no worries about money and no financial pressure.

But the problem is...

Just a few days ago, Huilong Group distributed year-end bonuses to all its employees.

Even security guards, cleaners, and general laborers received year-end bonuses equivalent to two or three months' wages.

Those outstanding scientific and technical personnel who make significant contributions receive even larger year-end bonuses.

The game team responsible for developing and operating World of Warcraft even received year-end bonuses equivalent to sixty months' salary, with an average of hundreds of thousands of yuan per person.

With over 200,000 employees, the company distributed billions in year-end bonuses, not to mention individual project awards, recognitions for outstanding performance, and so on.

Zhao Ruilong's generosity is probably not because he was angry that Yuan Yicheng embezzled more than one million yuan of charity funds; there must be something else going on.

Thinking of this, Zhong Xiaoai quickly looked up.

"Mr. Zhao, I swear to God, I didn't embezzle a single penny!"

Zhao Ruilong stubbed out his cigarette.

“I know you didn’t embezzle any money; the Huilong Charity Scholarship Fund wasn’t under your control anyway.”

"I called you here to ask for your opinion on how to deal with Yuan Yicheng!"

Zhong Xiaoai raised an eyebrow.

deal with……

Anyone who has worked in the system knows that these two words carry a lot of weight!

Since they've already said they'd deal with it, it can't just be a matter of returning the stolen goods, admitting wrongdoing, and giving a reprimand and education.

After a sigh, Zhong Xiaoai said with a pained expression:

"It breaks my heart to think that those children in impoverished mountain areas who have to get up before dawn in the dead of winter, brave the wind and snow, and walk more than ten miles of mountain road with torches to go to school, have had their donations embezzled!"

“This Yuan Yicheng even embezzled the charitable funds that our group donated to impoverished students in western China. This is not only illegal and disorderly, but also shows a complete lack of moral bottom line. I believe he must be dealt with seriously as a warning to others!”

The clever Zhong Xiaoai knew, of course, that she absolutely could not go against her leader at this time.

He had to quickly make a passionate statement, both to appease the leader and to distance himself from Yuan Yicheng.

"Then tell me, how exactly should this be handled? After all, you were the one who recommended him to be the chairman of the foundation!"

Zhao Ruilong asked without a smile.

Zhong Xiaoai did not rush to answer.

Taking advantage of the moment I got up to return the tablet, I quickly thought things through.

After sitting down, he said in a firm tone:

"I think the first thing to do is to return the stolen money and admit wrongdoing. No matter it's charitable donations, even other funds should not be embezzled or misappropriated."

"Secondly, he has only been in office for less than half a year, and such a thing happened. Obviously, his professional ethics are questionable, and he should not be allowed to continue serving as chairman."

"Finally, to teach him a lesson, I suggest that he be ordered to return last year's year-end bonus and that he be demoted and reassigned. As for where he will be reassigned, that is, of course, up to you."

As soon as Zhong Xiaoai finished speaking, Zhao Ruilong sneered.

Upon hearing this cold laugh, Zhong Xiaoai immediately sensed something was wrong.

He had clearly misjudged Zhao Ruilong's intentions.

Just as she was about to add a sentence.

Zhao Ruilong suddenly leaned forward and asked:

"Why not just fire him?"

Zhong Xiaoai was stunned and embarrassed.

"This...I'm afraid this isn't a good idea?"

"What's wrong with it? Tell me."

Zhao Ruilong listened attentively.

Zhong Xiaoai lowered her gaze to the tablet computer.

He couldn't help but wonder to himself, what exactly did Yuan Yicheng do?

Besides embezzling charitable funds, could he have also flirted with Zhao Ruilong's woman?

Otherwise, why would Zhao Ruilong be so angry today and actually want to fire him?

Raising her eyes, Zhong Xiaoai met Zhao Ruilong's scrutinizing gaze and said earnestly:

“I think no one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes. Let’s give him another chance to reform, even if we don’t care about his father.”

Zhong Xiaoai's words were both advice and a reminder.

A reminder to Zhao Ruilong: Yuan Yicheng's father hasn't retired yet!

If we fire Yuan Yicheng directly, wouldn't that offend him?

Zhao Ruilong grunted twice.

“If it weren’t for his father’s sake, I would have already reported him to the police and had him arrested.”

"What kind of person is this? He shamelessly begged to join our group, always saying he wanted to make a name for himself, but what happened?"

"I've only been with the company for less than six months, and he pulls this stunt on me. What does this mean? Is his so-called achievement just to show me his corrupt methods?"

"He likes money, he can just say so openly. I can offer him a high salary, a million or even tens of millions a year, but what about abusing his power for personal gain and engaging in corruption? Is he trying to frame me?"

Zhong Xiaoai's cheeks instantly burned.

It felt like I'd been slapped twice without even realizing it.

It's possible that Zhao Ruilong was seemingly criticizing Yuan Yicheng, but in reality, he was also pointing fingers at himself.

Not only do they receive high salaries and bonuses within the group, but their travel standards are also quite high, allowing them to stay in first class and five-star hotels at will.

But I couldn't help myself and submitted more expenses, especially since I knew that public relations expenses were hard to verify and that there was a lot of exaggeration in the reported costs.

Even though she was not only Zhao Ruilong's subordinate but also his woman, and he could reward her with a large sum of money when he was in a good mood, he would definitely not allow her to use her cunning to steal it.

At that moment, Zhong Xiaoai suddenly understood.

Zhao Ruilong was using Yuan Yicheng's case to warn himself.

If you want money, just tell him directly, and he'll give you whatever amount you want.

But trying to be clever and cunning will only upset him.

Why has Huilong Group, a large and powerful company, never adopted a shareholding system?

Clearly, it's not that there aren't strong partners willing to invest and support the group's development.

Countless people want to become shareholders of Huilong Group, including many top dignitaries and capital giants.

However, the Zhao siblings preferred to spin off some subsidiaries and allow powerful figures and capitalists to invest in them rather than let them get involved with Huilong Group.

There is only one answer.

That means Huilong Group can only be owned by the Zhao family!

This is their territory, which belongs exclusively to the Zhao siblings.

To be precise, it's practically Zhao Ruilong's personal business empire.

Implementing a shareholding system, with other individuals or institutions as shareholders, can alleviate considerable pressure and provide a lot of assistance, but it can also easily lead to conflicts of opinion and differences of interest.

However, without a shareholding system, Zhao Ruilong can wield absolute power in Huilong Group, much like an emperor.

His rules are inviolable red lines!

His orders were tasks that had to be completed!

There are many advantages to wielding absolute power like an emperor.