Chapter 309: Dismissing the Board of Directors

Song Qingtian was at the Company, with Yang Yifan by her side.

She quickly glanced through the documents, then checked the various files on the computer and the company’s recent status.

As the meeting began, Song Qingtian stood up.

“Let’s go.”

Yang Yifan asked, “Madam, General Manager Ling went to the Police Station alone, and even brought Nuonuo along…”

“Secretary Yang, you really underestimate General Manager Ling. If he dares to take the child out, it must be for fun—and fun is always easy. Don’t you understand that?”

Song Qingtian felt that Secretary Yang was only rigid and stuck in old ways; she couldn’t see any other strengths in him.

“Some understanding!” Secretary Yang exclaimed.

Following General Manager Ling hadn’t been this stressful, but following Madam Song was even more so.

Song Qingtian said, “You… have helped us as a couple, and we won’t forget you. Nuonuo owes her safety to your protection—if it weren’t for you, she wouldn’t be okay. I’ve heard it all from Nuonuo.”

“It’s what I should do, Madam, please don’t worry.”

“Great kindness need not be thanked—anyway, thank you. But, Secretary Yang…”

Song Qingtian suddenly changed her tone, and Yang Yifan immediately sensed trouble.

He looked up in confusion, staring at Song Qingtian: “Madam.”

“You remember: as long as Ling Hanyu and I aren’t around, you can make decisions about the Company. No one will be able to investigate or report you. This time, their scheme against you was their fault, but you also bear some responsibility—you shouldn’t let people bully others.”

Secretary Yang’s face turned pale: “I don’t want to be bullied either, but my abilities are limited. Plus, they’re always trying to hurt Nuonuo, so I’m afraid something might happen.”

“At the time, I thought: if they want to get hold of General Manager Ling’s Company, then if I go to jail, they’ll temporarily turn their attention to the Company, and Nuonuo will be safe. I know I was foolish, but this was the only way to stall them. I tried to contact General Manager Ling’s parents, but I couldn’t reach them.”

Song Qingtian hadn’t expected Yang Yifan to do such a thing—using himself to protect Nuonuo.

“Thank you.”

Song Qingtian didn’t expect repayment; she could only make up for it properly in the days to come.

Yang Yifan hurriedly insisted, “No need, Madam.”

Song Qingtian glanced at the time: “Let’s go—it’s time to deal with them.”

“Deal with them?”

Yang Yifan was puzzled.

Song Qingtian said as she walked out, “If something happens to you, are you really going to let those people who’ve harmed you just walk away?”

“But they’re all members of the Board of Directors.”

“So what?”

Song Qingtian smiled. “They should know that without General Manager Ling, they won’t even have enough to eat.”

Yang Yifan looked at Song Qingtian, opened his mouth but couldn’t say a word.

Song Qingtian quickly entered the Conference Room, pushed open the door, and stepped inside. The room was already packed.

Today’s meeting was a double-layered one.

A “double-layered meeting” means two meetings combined into one.

One part consisted of the company’s top management—the Board of Directors.

The other part was the regular staff meeting, made up of department managers and other employees.

Combined meetings like this were very rare.

After all, the top management discussed strategic issues, while the lower levels focused on how to make money.

Essentially, there wasn’t much difference, but the scope and level were different.

When Song Qingtian entered, everyone in the room was stunned.

In the large conference room, the inner circle was occupied by the Board of Directors, while the outer circle was filled with employees from various departments.

Song Qingtian paused briefly at the head of the table. Secretary Yang pulled out a chair, and Song Qingtian sat down.

She leaned forward toward the table, lowered her head, and opened the documents.

Without any warning, she announced Ling Hanyu’s decision:

More than half of the Board members would be laid off this time.

The entire room was shocked—laying off the Board?

Song Qingtian concluded: “Hand over your positions within three days—no delays. Surrender your shares and receive appropriate compensation. If you refuse, we’ll initiate legal proceedings.”

Regardless of how shocked everyone was, Song Qingtian continued to lay off more people.

Finally, she said: “For those who are not laid off, their salaries will be increased by 20 percent, and the year-end bonus will be the same. Also… thank you all for your tremendous support. There’s still a long road ahead, and each of you has a bright future.”

After finishing, Song Qingtian looked at the pale-faced people: “Take care of yourselves.”

“Secretary Yang, let’s go.”

Song Qingtian casually handed the documents to Yang Yifan and turned to leave.

Yang Yifan clearly hadn’t expected that Song Qingtian’s main purpose today was to lay off people—specifically, the Board of Directors!

End of Chapter 309: Dismissing the Board of Directors