?44: Chapter 44: Unexpected Exclusion (Five updates asking for recommendation votes) 44: Chapter 44: Unexpected Exclusion (Five updates asking for recommendation votes) Gao Jie was by no means an easy woman to get along with, and now that she had started speaking, her expression became even more serious.

    Staring at Hai Mingzhu, Gao Jie said, “We indeed played tricks, and it’s also true that we filled the secret room with water.

    We were testing your responses in a crisis situation.

    You might think we were trying to harm you.

    But in the end, none of you were harmed.” Sёar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    “That’s because Advisor Shen found the way out,” retorted Hai Mingzhu.

    “That’s only because it was a test.”

    Gao Jie was unapologetic, “We didn’t want any of you to die, so we slowed the rate at which the water was entering the room; we didn’t want you to die, so even though we let Qi Li and Qi Tai create a terrifying atmosphere, we allowed Qi Xin to stay with you to prevent any accident.

    None of you have died, right?”

    Hai Mingzhu was left speechless.

    She had been asked the same question by Shen Yue before, and she couldn’t answer him then, and she still couldn’t answer now.

    “But in your future security work, any neglect may result in death, not like Manager Song, who at least had someone to send him to the mental hospital.”

    Gao Jie didn’t seem to be making empty threats; “I am the new CIO of the company, and I still can’t find any traces of our enemies.

    This test was to warn you not to underestimate the difficulties you will face.

    Do you understand my explanation?”

    People remained silent.

    Although they all felt a little uncomfortable, Gao Jie’s explanation seemed to make sense.

    Even Zhou Dewei, who wanted to make a big fuss, reluctantly sat back down.

    “Do you have any other questions?” Gao Jie asked again.

    Everyone exchanged glances; Hai Mingzhu now found Gao Jie more difficult to deal with than a ghost.

    “If there are no other questions, President Li would like to see you.

    Please follow me.” After saying this, Gao Jie left the conference room.

    Feng Jingye had been silent all this time.

    Now he stood up to defuse the situation: “It seems that there’s been a misunderstanding.

    Giant Enterprises is really looking out for us.

    There aren’t many companies these days that are as conscientious.” As he spoke, he walked out and everyone else followed with some embarrassment.

    Truth often sides with the minority, while reason typically sides with the wealthy.

    After all, they are businessmen, and making money is their primary consideration.

    Hai Mingzhu almost didn’t dare to glance at Jin Xin’s expression, fearing he might fire her on the spot.

    She hung her head and followed behind the two men back into the elevator, which this time went directly to the 88th floor.

    When everyone arrived on the 88th floor, Gao Jie expressionlessly said, “The personnel of Qi’s security and Tie Tai Security, please come with me to see the president.

    The rest of you, please wait outside.”

    After saying that, she took Qi Xin, Tie Zheng, and others into the president’s office.

    After the massive door had been open for only a moment, it closed behind them, and no one outside could see what was happening inside.

    Hai Mingzhu was a little uneasy.

    She finally walked up to Jin Xin and said, “President Jin, I’ve caused trouble for you again.” She was straightforward and felt that she should take responsibility for her mistakes.

    Jin Xin just smiled, contrary to her expectation of a stern rebuke, “Our company needs people like you who can play the ‘good cop’.”

    Hearing that Jin Xin had no intention of blaming her, Hai Mingzhu looked up cheerfully, “President Jin is right, I am the treacherous minister who ‘plays the good cop’, President Jin is the loyal minister ‘playing the tough cop’, then what about Advisor Shen?”

    “Can I just buy a ticket and watch the drama?” Shen Yue quickly found his position in the scenario.

    Hai Mingzhu couldn’t help but laugh, “Absolutely.”

    “The work pressure is now too much.” Jin Xin shook his head as he spoke to Shen Yue; “Look at what the job pressure has done to these college students, they even look happy playing the part of the villain.”

    Hai Mingzhu, cheerful and not defensive, realized that these two men were the real gentlemen.

    “I didn’t expect you to come today.” remarked Jin Xin casually; “After experiencing such a dangerous situation on the thirteenth floor, a normal girl would definitely quit her job, right?

    But you were afraid of losing the job?”

    Playing it cheerfully, Hai Mingzhu said, “I find this job very meaningful.

    It pays well and it’s interesting, such jobs are hard to come by, how could I quit?”

    Now that she was no longer worried, Hai Mingzhu regained her detective’s demeanor, “Why is President Li meeting with the people from Qi’s security and Tie Tai Security first?

    Could there be some ulterior motive?”

    “If President Li met us first, wouldn’t you think there’s something wrong as well?” Shen Yue was quite direct, “Don’t worry.

    Giant Enterprises has its own way of doing things, it’s not something any one of us can decide.

    We just need to calmly wait for the result.”

    Hai Mingzhu laughed awkwardly.

    In the midst of their conversation, the doors to the president’s office opened, and Tie Zheng and Qi Xin, among others, filed out.

    The Qi brothers showed no expression as they left while Tie Zheng, who held an envelope, seemed a little off.

    He appeared to want to say something to Shen Yue and the others, but in the end, he just nodded and departed.

    Gao Jie appeared in the doorway and said, “Please have the leaders of Fuquan and Dewei come forward to meet the president.”

    Feng Jingye and Zhou Dewei looked at each other; both feeling a bit surprised, but they entered the president’s office nonetheless.

    Hai Mingzhu was somewhat nervous, but still reassured Jin Xin and Shen Yue by saying, “The worst is yet to come; the most significant character always makes the last appearance.

    Don’t we always see that in dramas?”

    Shen Yue furrowed his brow and murmured, “Something doesn’t seem right.”

    “What’s wrong?” Jin Xin looked equally perplexed.

    “In a big scene, the important characters usually make the last appearance, but for job interviews, priority is generally given to the prime candidates.” Shen Yue looked at Jin Xin, “Isn’t that the rule in the corporate world?”

    Jin Xin nodded, “It seems that way, corporations usually focus their energy on confirming the prime candidates first, and the rest are not critical; after all, there are plenty of other candidates to fill the ranks.”

    Hearing that the situation may not be in their favor, Hai Mingzhu still reassured them, “That’s not necessarily true.

    We’re here and not going anywhere.

    Does it make a difference whether we are met with earlier or later?”

    After waiting for some time, Feng Jingye and Zhou Dewei came out, each holding an envelope, giving the trio a perplexed look before leaving without a word.

    Gao Jie appeared once again, beckoning the last remaining trio of Shen Yue to follow her inside.

    As Shen Yue entered the door, he glanced back behind him; Hai Mingzhu, however, was marveling at the extravagant life of the wealthy.

    The entire 88th floor seemed to be President Li’s office except for the waiting area.

    The spacious office was beyond imagination and gave a sense of having the entire city under control as they looked down on it from the highrise.

    Jin Xin didn’t look at the security or the scenery; his first glance was at the man sitting behind the desk.

    That man was of course, Li Jiye!

    The current helm of Giant Enterprises!

    Giant Enterprises was founded by Giant Li, but he had receded behind the scenes more than a decade ago.

    Now, Li Jiye was at the helm of the giant aircraft carrier that is Giant Enterprises.

    With such power in his hands, Li Jiye was a very dignified man, but Jin Xin noticed the deep ‘river’ character lines etched between Li Jiye’s brows.

    People with such profound wrinkles were always those with concerns, as well as schemes.

    Li Jiye was also looking at Jin Xin, and opened the conversation without any small talk; “President Jin, we at Giant Enterprises regret to inform you that our contract can now come to an end.”