CHAPTER 638: CHAPTER 592: REPUTATION PLUMMETS (PART 3)

At that moment, his phone vibrated again, and the name on the screen was still the same— "President Yan."

Lei Ran took a deep breath, mustering all his strength to steady his voice as he answered the call, "President Yan..."

On the other end, Yan Yueqing’s voice bore no trace of anger or anxiety from being condemned online; it was even calmer than yesterday, so calm it was unsettling:

"Manager Lei, you saw what’s online?"

"Yes... President Yan, I..."

"Ignore it, I’ve sent you an email. Take a look at it first." Yan Yueqing interrupted him, her tone unwavering. "Also, inform everyone that there will be a company-wide meeting tomorrow at nine in the morning."

Lei Ran immediately agreed.

After hanging up, he eagerly opened his email.

Upon seeing its contents, his eyes widened in shock.

The next day.

The makeshift company cafeteria of Sea Star was temporarily converted into a meeting venue.

The air was so heavy it felt like it could be wrung out, with about a hundred employees either sitting or standing, their faces a mix of tension, anxiety, and expectancy.

Wang Daman hid in the back row of the crowd, his palms covered in cold sweat.

Ever since the incident he exposed online spiraled, the company’s atmosphere had become extremely oppressive, as if the massive criticism online had transformed into a tangible weight pressing down on everyone’s shoulders.

He knew he had caused a major problem, yet there was a twisted part of him that inexplicably hoped to witness Yan Yueqing in a humiliating state.

Yan Yueqing ascended the makeshift podium without wasting words, her gaze sharp as ice sweeping across the room: "Everyone here? Good."

Her voice wasn’t loud, yet it carried a peculiar penetrating power that instantly silenced all minor disturbances.

The large screen behind her lit up, displaying a clear map of Haidu.

"I know, ever since yesterday’s news came out, everyone has been very concerned about the company’s future, worried if their jobs can continue? Today, I’ll keep it brief—"

A slender red laser pointer landed precisely on the area covered by the red planning zone.

"The new energy trial point is set to begin, and the original site of Sea Star has been requisitioned. This matter is already settled."

Her words were like a verdict, causing a suppressed gasp and sighs of despair from the audience.

"However," Yan Yueqing’s voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable penetrative force as the red laser pointer swiftly moved to the side, outlining a blue area larger than the red one, along with the adjacent coastline, "a month ago, when renewing the usage rights for this sea area, I communicated with the Marine Administration and simultaneously signed a lease for here—East Creek Bay sea area and mudflats."

As soon as she finished speaking, the image on the screen switched to a document—

The leasehold usage rights for the new sea area of East Creek Bay.

Fifteen years!

Silence!

An absolute silence descended before the crowd erupted into an incredulous commotion!

"East Creek Bay?"

"It’s not included! It’s right next door!"

"Such a big area?!"

The sea area management personnel suddenly realized!

"Damn! Now I remember! President Yan hinted to us a month ago! She told us to look at the neighboring sea while exploring the water quality and topography of the current sea area, do you remember, folks?"

"No wonder, I was wondering why President Yan wanted to look at the neighboring sea at that time."

"I thought President Yan was worried that the waste water discharge from the factory next door would affect us here?"

"Oh my god?! I did wonder whether President Yan was planning to lease the neighboring sea too? But managing over a thousand acres of a farm is already a big expenditure, and acquiring another one would be a huge investment!"

No one expected Yan Yueqing to have such boldness?!

The task of signing the new sea area was handed over to Jun Jiu.

When he entered the Marine Administration with Yan Yueqing’s authorization documents, the reception staff initially paid little attention. It wasn’t until they saw Yan Yueqing’s name on the documents, along with the clear intent to lease another expansive neighboring sea area, that they sat up straight.

They clearly recalled that Secretary Shi from the City Committee had personally inquired about Sea Star’s renewal not long ago, and the pressure from that seemed to still linger overhead.

Now, not only had President Yan stabilized Sea Star, but she was also planning to expand her investment? The lease scope even exceeded Sea Star Company’s original size? This news rapidly spread within the bureau, causing a series of low exclamations.

Instructions from above dictated that this Miss Yan was unfathomable, and all matters concerning her should be fully supported.

The head of the management bureau dared not neglect it, personally overseeing the process, ensuring all procedures went smoothly.

The coordinating departments and complex procedures, faced with Jun Jiu’s perpetually nonchalant smile and Yan Yueqing’s intangible golden reputation, transformed into sheer efficiency.

The renewal and new sea area lease contracts were signed and filed at almost an abnormal speed.

However, Yan Yueqing didn’t make any public announcements.