Zhang Qiyuan and Zhou Jicai immediately grew tense.
Lin Jinshen said, "Vice President Zhang, General Manager Zhou, just as you both said, this matter has blown up. And the audio recording is now trending on Weibo. The number of shares and views is quite significant. Not to mention the other apps."
"You two have condoned clients harassing female colleagues in the company, taken female colleagues to business dinners without offering protection. I wonder if the other female colleagues who attend business dinners with you have had similar experiences," Lin Jinshen said coldly. "Moreover, many netizens share the same suspicions."
"With this incident escalating so much, it has had a severely negative impact on the company's reputation," Lin Jinshen continued, his gaze icy as he looked at the two of them.
"Now, people are questioning whether our company practices gender discrimination in the workplace, suppresses female employees, and forces them to accompany clients."
"I’ve already seen these comments this morning. Many people are questioning our company. If Director Shen, as an executive, is treated like this, then how much unfair treatment have female employees in the company endured?"
Lin Jinshen sneered in anger. "You two have really brought shame to Jin Cheng!"
"Since its establishment, Jin Cheng has never been embarrassed like this!"
Shen Mianyin leaned back in her chair, speaking calmly and confidently, "What was it you two were saying just now?"
"In front of me, you could do such things. Who knows how many disgraceful things you’ve done in the past."
"After doing such things, do you still have any shame?"
Shen Mianyin mirrored their words back at them, then turned to Lin Jinshen and said, "President, the company must take action, especially by deciding on a punishment for Zhang Qiyuan and Zhou Jicai, to restore the company’s damaged reputation."
"President, I propose we directly terminate Zhang Qiyuan and Zhou Jicai. This would demonstrate that our company conducts business through proper channels and fair competition, with zero tolerance for actions that oppress female employees!"
"Only by doing so can we restore the company’s reputation. Thanks to Zhang Qiyuan and Zhou Jicai’s actions, not only has our company’s name been tarnished, but the clients who work with us have also been unjustly smeared."
Zhang Qiyuan and Zhou Jicai were both stunned, their eyes wide open, trembling with anger.
Every word Shen Mianyin said was a direct reflection of what they had just said!
Lin Jinshen nodded. "Director Shen is right, I agree with her. The company must take action to salvage the situation."
"I invited the PR department here for this very matter," Lin Jinshen continued. "We need to make a public statement immediately. Jin Cheng will never tolerate workplace harassment. The company has decided to terminate Zhang Qiyuan and Zhou Jicai, effective immediately."
Shen Mianyin glanced at Lin Jinshen, who gave her a subtle nod.
Although the possibility of firing Zhang Qiyuan was low, how would they know unless they tried?
What if it worked?
Zhou Jicai’s face turned ashen, and he was no longer concerned with Shen Mianyin. He quickly stood up and tried to defend himself, saying, "President, this is a misunderstanding!"
"President, I’ve worked at Jin Cheng for many years and have contributed a lot. I also have many long-term clients," Zhou Jicai continued, playing the emotional card while subtly threatening. "I’m willing to personally apologize for this matter."
Zhang Qiyuan said coldly, "President, with this recording exposed, even Zhilan will be affected."
"Zhilan is one of our major clients. Even though there’s a high chance of collaborating with Gu Huaizhi now, until the contract is signed, there’s always uncertainty," Zhang Qiyuan continued. "Besides, Gu Huaizhi isn’t the same as Zhilan. We’ve been working with Zhilan for years, but after this collaboration with Gu Huaizhi, we can’t be sure if there will be another one."
"The exposure of this recording, and it trending, is also having a significant impact on Zhilan," Zhang Qiyuan said in a deep voice. "If you’re going to fire me, fine. But shouldn’t Shen Mianyin also be fired?"
"For her own personal gain, Shen Mianyin completely disregards the company's interests," Zhang Qiyuan insisted, trying to drag Shen Mianyin down with him. "Now, Zhilan is also caught up in the public uproar because of General Manager Fang's actions."
"President, aren't you worried that Zhilan might completely sever its cooperation with us because of this?" Zhang Qiyuan coldly questioned. "Without Zhilan’s business, even Jin Cheng won’t be able to bear it."
"You don’t need to worry about that," Lin Jinshen replied calmly, glancing at the time. "Zhilan's President Lin has already contacted me. They will be firing General Manager Fang." Lin Jinshen paused briefly. "By now, their public statement should have been released. Moreover, President Lin has assured me that our cooperation will not be affected. He will personally come and apologize to Director Shen."
Zhang Qiyuan froze, shocked by what he heard.
Firing General Manager Fang was something he had expected, but Lin Yunan’s lack of anger, his decision to maintain the cooperation, and his intention to personally apologize to Shen Mianyin?
How could that be?
Previously, because Zhou Jicai’s scheduled meeting time was interrupted by Gu Huaizhi’s sudden visit to the company, Lin Yunan had threatened to cancel the cooperation.
Now, because of Shen Mianyin, which had directly affected Zhilan’s corporate image, Lin Yunan wasn’t angry? Instead, he was willing to continue the cooperation?
How was that possible?
Lin Jinshen then turned to the HR manager, saying, "After today’s meeting, send out an internal company email, clearly stating the reasons for the termination."
At this moment, Zhang Qiyuan could no longer stay calm.
He stood up, his voice cold. "You can’t fire me!"
Lin Jinshen calmly looked at Zhang Qiyuan. "If you make a mistake, you have to take responsibility. You were the one shouting about firing Shen Mianyin earlier, so why is it that when it comes to you, you're suddenly exempt from being fired?"
Shen Mianyin was also curious about what gave Zhang Qiyuan such arrogance.
At that moment, the phone screen on Lin Jinshen's desk lit up.
Due to the meeting, the phone was on silent.
Sitting at Lin Jinshen’s side, Shen Mianyin happened to catch a glimpse of the incoming call on his phone.
It was from Lin Jinshen's father.
Lin Jinshen took a deep breath, his jaw tightening slightly, and stood up, taking the phone with him as he left the meeting room.
"Father."
“……”
"I know, but I want to take this opportunity to get rid of him. This is a rare chance."
"…..."
"Father, the Zhang father and son have been bullying everyone in the company for years. Are you planning to keep tolerating them?"
"…..."
"Opportunity? What opportunity? I've found one on my side. What about you?"
“……”
Lin Jinshen sighed and said, "I understand. I’ll cooperate with you this time, but if it happens again, even if Zhang Zeyuan himself comes to find me, it won’t matter. Your conflict with Zhang Zeyuan is your own issue. If you can't drive him out, it’s your responsibility, not mine. But here, I won’t tolerate Zhang Qiyuan continuously causing trouble for me."
On the other end of the line, Lin Jinshen’s father felt a bit embarrassed by what he was being told.
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