After going bankrupt, the school beauty I was dating became my boss.

"Gu Yannian, don't speak too soon!"

Seeing that Gu Yannian had seen through his thoughts, Zhou Yi decided to stop pretending: "The company can't possibly fire us just because we're not working hard enough!"

If you want us to leave quietly without causing trouble, then you'll have to give us two years' worth of compensation. Furthermore, we don't accept being fired, we only accept contract termination.

If they're fired, it'll be difficult for them to find a good job again. Therefore, they absolutely must not be fired!

"Two years of compensation? Zhou Yi, are you guys out of your minds? What law says that?" Cui Xiu'e has been in HR for many years, what hasn't she seen? This is truly the first time she's seen someone like Zhou Yi.

She had done layoffs before, and the compensation offered at that time was at most six months. Now Zhou Yi is asking for more than two years' worth of compensation, which is simply outrageous.

"Don't even think about continuing negotiations without two years of compensation!"

Zhou Yi was determined to take the money; he wouldn't leave without it.

Gu Yannian scoffed, picked up the document she had just placed aside, and threw it in front of Zhou Yi: "Whether you want to continue the discussion or not, you should read this document first."

Zhou Yi picked up the document, opened it, and glanced at it. His face instantly turned ashen. Seeing Zhou Yi's expression, Li Xiang and the other two also gathered around. After seeing the document in Zhou Yi's hand, their faces all turned grim.

"This document contains your attendance records and expense reports since you joined the company. You all know very well what your attendance records are like. Being late or leaving early is commonplace for you."

As for the expense reimbursement, you always used the excuse of entertaining clients to lavishly spend company money on food and drinks. Based on these two points alone, my dismissal of you is entirely justified. As for your alleged passive resistance, that's only out of consideration for your long service with the company, to give you some face.

Of course, if you don't want to save face anymore, then let's all tear things apart and have a real fight. I'd also like to see which law supports you!

Gu Yannian had already noticed the problems with these people when he was still working at the company. However, back then he was just a junior employee and couldn't manage much. Later, when he became general manager, he took personnel adjustments to heart. The reason he didn't take action against them immediately was because a group had already been laid off during the acquisition, and taking rash action now would affect ongoing projects.

He was planning to move these people off the project and to the margins, then optimize it step by step. Now, they've stirred things up themselves, so he'll just have to deal with it.

After hearing Gu Yannian's words, Zhou Yi couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal. Li Xiang, Zhao Fan, and Li Jian all listened to Zhou Yi, and seeing that he was speechless, they all fell silent as well.

Seeing the expressions on the four people's faces, Gu Yannian continued, "If you had been more polite, I might have considered turning your dismissal into a contract termination and giving you a way out. But not now. You brought this all on yourselves!"

Gu Yannian stood up and instructed Cui Xiu'e to process the paperwork for the four of them, allowing them to leave the company. Before leaving the meeting room, Gu Yannian said, "Minister Cui, if they continue to cause trouble, call security and have them thrown out!"

"Yes."

Cui Xiu'e nodded, staring at the four people in front of her who looked like wilted eggplants. She finally felt relieved after suffering such humiliation.

With the matter involving Zhou Yi and his three companions resolved smoothly, Cui Xiu'e was in high spirits. After the group left the company, Cui Xiu'e specifically told everyone in the HR department what had happened in the conference room and then praised Gu Yannian highly.

She wanted to use everyone in the HR department to tell the entire company that they should show more respect to Gu Yannian in the future.

Since he was able to get to this position, he must have some ability.

However, Gu Yannian was unaware of these things. After such a commotion so early in the morning, he felt utterly exhausted. What was going on? Was this a test from Su Yanxi?

I glanced at my watch and realized it was almost noon.

Gu Yannian thought for a moment and then called Su Yanxi again. This time the phone rang continuously, but no one answered. Gu Yannian hung up and called again, but the result was the same. After pondering for a moment, Gu Yannian got up and walked outside.

He wants to see Su Yanxi!

Changfeng Group.

After Gu Yannian identified himself at the front desk, he was led to the elevator. As he rode the elevator upwards, he couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

Su Yanxi is outstanding; he knew that from the first moment he saw her!

He simply hadn't expected that in the years he'd been away from Su Yanxi, she would have built such a vast empire. Su Yanxi's excellence and abilities far exceeded his imagination.

Just then, the elevator stopped and the doors opened, where Zhao Xu, who had received the message, was already waiting.

Upon seeing Gu Yannian, Zhao Xu greeted her and then led her to the chairman's office.

On the way, Zhao Xu praised Gu Yannian, saying, "President Gu is decisive and efficient in handling matters, which has truly impressed me!"

"Assistant Zhao received the news so quickly?" Gu Yannian raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing Zhao Xu's words.

Zhao Xu smiled but didn't answer Gu Yannian's question. He stopped in front of the office door, knocked, and after receiving a response from inside, he pushed open the door and gestured for Gu Yannian to come in.

Gu Yannian hesitated for a moment, looking at the open door, before stepping inside. Zhao Xu then closed the door, leaving the office to Su Yanxi and Gu Yannian alone.

Inside the office, Su Yanxi was sitting on the sofa eating. Seeing Gu Yannian come in, Su Yanxi said, "Have you eaten? If not, sit down and have something to eat with us."

Gu Yannian sat down opposite Su Yanxi and asked bluntly, "Is it your idea to fire Zhou Yi and the others? Why do you want to do this? Did you overhear what they were saying in the break room?"

Su Yanxi put down her chopsticks, took a tissue to wipe her mouth, and then looked up at Gu Yannian: "You came to find me at this time just to ask these questions?"

"Yes."

"As the chairman, I believe I have the authority to adjust and optimize the personnel of the subsidiaries. All you need to do is complete the tasks I've given you. You don't need to ask any other questions."

"But you also said that you would leave the company's affairs to me alone. Do you know that doing so has caused me a lot of trouble?"

"Really?" Su Yanxi said, getting up and walking to her desk. She opened a drawer, took out a box, and handed it to Gu Yannian.

"What is this?" Gu Yannian took the box, opened it, and found a Patek Philippe watch inside!

"what do you mean?"

Su Yanxi sat back down on the sofa, a smile playing on her lips as she replied, "Weren't you upset that I caused you trouble? This is my compensation to you!"