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Chapter 13 Undercurrents

Zhao Xiankun was well aware that simply rectifying the top-tier subsidiaries would inevitably trigger a strong backlash. The heads of these subsidiaries, such as Huang Lilin and Wang Yang, had cultivated deep roots in their respective territories for many years, their power deeply entrenched. Moving them would be extremely difficult, and the slightest misstep could ignite internal strife within the group.

Moreover, they were separated from Yinghai Group.

But now, going public is Yinghai's only way out. For the sake of the group's more than 30,000 employees and to prevent this giant ship from running aground and sinking, no matter how great the resistance, the rectification must be carried out.

"I understand everything you're saying." Zhao Xiankun looked up at Lin Chen, his gaze firm. "Go ahead and come up with a rectification plan. The group will fully support you. No matter how much resistance you encounter, I'll back you up. If necessary, we can consider [further measures], but everything will be for the benefit of the group company."

Having received Zhao Xiankun's clear statement, Lin Chen understood that this was exactly what he wanted to hear.

After the meeting, Lin Chen walked out of the chairman's office and ran into Wu Hongmei, who had come to report on her work.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, Wu Hongmei immediately stopped and greeted him respectfully, "President Lin."

Lin Chen looked at Wu Hongmei and asked, "Who are you?"

He then pretended to think for a moment and said, "Hey, we seem to have met before, haven't we?"

"Yes, Mr. Lin, we bumped into each other last time on Nanjing West Road when I was accompanying my friend to try on wedding dresses," Wu Hongmei replied excitedly upon hearing that he remembered.

"Oh, right, what a coincidence, you're an employee of Yinghai. What's your name?"

"Wu Hongmei, General Manager Lin, I am an employee of the company's human resources department, here to deliver some documents to the chairman."

"Okay, Ms. Wu, it's a pleasure to meet you. Go ahead and get back to work. We can chat again sometime."

"Okay, Mr. Lin, please go ahead."

Watching Lin Chen's retreating figure, Wu Hongmei sighed inwardly. "President Lin is so kind and gentle," she thought. "It's a pity he's not a high-ranking executive at Yinghai; otherwise, I could ask him to help Xiaoxiao." She also lamented that while they were both young, Lin Chen was already an investment banking partner, while she was just an administrative assistant at the group, timid and cautious, unable even to help her best friend Su Xiao find a job. The difference between people was simply too great.

After returning to his office, Lin Chen immediately dialed Wang Mingyu's number.

The call connected, and Wang Mingyu's voice came through, sounding somewhat relaxed: "Xiao Chen, how's things going?"

"Everything is going smoothly. Zhao Xiankun has agreed to a comprehensive overhaul of the top-tier subsidiaries. He has made up his mind that he is willing to sacrifice those subsidiaries if necessary. The board of directors will formally initiate this process next week."

Lin Chen walked to the window and said calmly, "Uncle, these veteran employees of the subsidiaries are being suppressed. They will definitely come to you to complain and ask you to intervene. Just keep them hanging on, don't offend either side, and watch from the sidelines until they fight Zhao Xiankun. Believe me, your opportunity will come soon."

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news." A glint flashed in Wang Mingyu's eyes, his tone confident.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Chen gazed at the bustling scene outside the window, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

The call for rectification is about to sound, and beneath the seemingly calm surface of Yinghai Group, undercurrents are already surging. A reshuffling of power and a strategic deployment of capital are quietly underway.

As the day approaches for the group's board meeting to announce the restructuring of its top-tier subsidiary draws ever closer, the atmosphere throughout Yinghai Group becomes increasingly tense.

The news had already spread quietly, and the heads of various subsidiaries learned that the group was going to use the listing as a pretext to conduct a comprehensive financial audit and reorganize their responsibilities. In an instant, people were filled with anxiety and discontent was growing.

The heads of Tianke's subsidiaries, including General Manager Huang Lilin, Tiancheng's General Manager Wang Yang, and Tianhe's General Manager Hu Changgui, have been frequently visiting the group's headquarters for several days, engaging in private conversations and exchanging information. They are full of resistance and opposition to the upcoming rectification.

They were the undisputed leaders in their respective subsidiaries, controlling finances, personnel, and operations. They had long been accustomed to independence and autonomy. Now that the group was suddenly tightening its control, regulating management, and affecting their core interests, naturally no one was willing to cooperate.

Wang Yang went directly to Zhao Xiankun, trying to plead for leniency: "Chairman, our group has always operated this way, and all the subsidiaries are doing fine, aren't they? Why go through all this trouble to make changes and hurt the feelings of our old colleagues?"

"Wang Yang, it's not that I want to make a big fuss, it's that the situation forces me to." Zhao Xiankun's expression was serious and his tone was firm. "The industry situation is not good right now. If Yinghai wants to survive and grow, it must go public. If it wants to go public, it must regulate its management. These issues cannot be delayed or avoided."

"But the rectification is targeting our subsidiaries. Isn't this a clear sign that they don't trust us?" Wang Yang was dissatisfied, but he didn't dare to openly contradict Zhao Xiankun.

"Trust is one thing, rules are another." Zhao Xiankun waved his hand, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "You'll understand at the board meeting. There's no room for negotiation on this matter. The group must push forward with the listing rectification with all its might."

"Also, take this back and read it." Zhao Xiankun threw the letter of complaint at Wang Yang.

With his pleas for leniency yielding no results, Wang Yang could only leave dejectedly, his resentment towards the rectification campaign growing ever stronger.

Upon opening the letter of complaint and seeing Su Xiao's name, he was instantly enraged.

After discussing it with Chen Simin, they felt that they couldn't directly fire Su Xiao and offend Zhou Jun, so they decided to have Chen Simin find a way to get Su Xiao out of the house on her own.

That day, Chen Simin suddenly called Su Xiao to his office, threw a pile of old project cost documents at her, and said impatiently, "Organize these documents and hand them over to me within three days. There can't be a single mistake."

These materials are from abandoned projects several years ago, disorganized and with incomplete data, clearly indicating deliberate obstruction.

Anyone else might have complained and declined, but Su Xiao simply picked up the documents silently, nodded, and agreed directly.

"Okay, Director Chen, I will finish it on time."

She didn't complain or back down. Carrying the thick stack of documents, she returned to her workstation and began to bury herself in sorting them out. If there wasn't enough time during the day, she would work overtime until late at night. If the data didn't match, she would check it bit by bit. If the documents were incomplete, she would find ways to complete them.

For three consecutive days, Su Xiao worked overtime until the early hours of the morning each day, and finally, within the stipulated time, she placed a well-organized, accurate, and complete cost analysis report in front of Chen Simin.

Chen Simin looked at the report before him, which far exceeded his expectations, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He had originally thought that Su Xiao would have no chance of sorting out these messy documents, and even if she managed to finish, it would be full of loopholes. He did not expect that she would not only finish on time, but also do so professionally and meticulously.

He had to admit that Su Xiao's professional skills were indeed outstanding, but this recognition was not enough for him to persuade Wang Yang to keep Su Xiao. Instead, it made him more determined to get rid of Su Xiao.

The stronger Su Xiao's abilities, the more likely she is to threaten his position in Tiancheng. Given his style of doing things, he would never allow such a person to stay by his side and show his talent.

"Alright, put it down and go. This is none of your business." Chen Simin composed himself, his tone still cold, offering no praise or recognition, and dismissed Su Xiao directly.

Seeing her three days and three nights of hard work being so disregarded, Su Xiao couldn't help but feel disappointed, but she didn't say anything and silently turned and left.

She knew that she needed to work harder and spend more time to gain recognition and get out of her predicament.