Turning away from Nan Zhubin, Boss Wang once more directed his gaze towards the three directors.

Nan Zhubin actually could guess what Boss Wang was about to say next— because he was very familiar with Boss Wang’s current state.

Although there were some differences in the specific visual expressions, the essence of Boss Wang’s current state was something Nan Zhubin had seen not long ago.

——In Shi Chuxin.

Just like experiencing a major upheaval at work, life spiraling out of control, and failing once more when trying to regain control.

In such a situation, the subconscious first response is to do something familiar and believed to be absolutely controllable to alleviate the anxiety brought by the loss of control.

Shi Chuxin’s choice was to seek help from Chonghui.

And Boss Wang——

...

"In any case, this is roughly the situation today, everyone knows what to do next."

After Nan Zhubin’s explanation, Boss Wang didn’t refute nor did he further vent his emotions.

After making a slight attempt to save face with unrelated topics such as age or seniority, he changed the subject.

Then he began to summarize today’s meeting.

"However, with the current situation, there’s no need for everyone to be too tense. Although these four clients have given us this feedback now, it might just be a probe, and there might still be a chance to salvage the situation."

Boss Wang’s face smiled stiffly: "And as for the mole, maybe they’ve run out of other tricks and can’t find more clients to contact."

It was unclear if he was saying this for the three directors present or for himself to hear.

"Our company has been operating for so many years, and the employees have all worked hard alongside us. Everyone is like family, although there are a few bad apples, we shouldn’t let one person make us feel surrounded and threatened on all sides."

As he said this, Boss Wang’s gaze shifted towards Nan Zhubin’s direction, seemingly wanting to refute what Nan Zhubin previously said about "hidden dangers".

Looking at just this one paragraph, he does have some cultural literacy.

But in context, there are many contradictions.

"However, even though we shouldn’t feel pressured mentally, we still need to stay alert."

Boss Wang immediately followed with a sharp comment.

After a few awkward preliminaries, Boss Wang seemed to finally feel that the conversation’s rhythm was back in his hands.

His expression became lively: "We need to be careful not to let the mistakes of a few affect everyone else, causing thoughts that shouldn’t exist."

Boss Wang seemed like a family patriarch concerned for his family: "Xiao Zong, you still need to keep a close watch here, pay attention to the staff’s mental state."

The HR director shivered, instinctively nodding a yes.

This reaction pleased Boss Wang.

He was completely back in a familiar rhythm: "But if someone is truly affected, thinking things they shouldn’t... then we might as well take advantage of this round of layoffs to clear them out!"

"They don’t want to do it; there are plenty who will!"

At this moment, Boss Wang didn’t seem like a patriarch anymore.

"Didn’t we recently bring in a batch of newcomers who are still in the probationary period? They’re diligent and loyal. Promote them, and let them develop alongside the company towards a better tomorrow, don’t you agree?"

Saying wasn’t enough, Boss Wang even started gesticulating.

Nan Zhubin might not have noticed, but the three directors could feel that the boss was more excited than usual, with more exaggerated body language.

"Moreover, when employees work, the company provides a platform, training, a salary; they should be grateful!"

"Look at those hospitals, new doctors pay to work. I think that’s how we should be; the company trains them, so paying a little is only right!"

The office fell into silence.

"Of course—you all are different."

Boss Wang seemed to have a smidgen of remaining rationality, giving a bit of calming reassurance to the three directors at the end.

Seeing everyone silent, Boss Wang also calmed down.

Perhaps he felt it went quite well, as every time the company was thriving, and he made his grand speeches at meetings, everyone had the same reaction.

The things triggered in his heart by Nan Zhubin had now vanished into smoke.

"Anyway, let’s settle it." Boss Wang decided, starting the genuine summary, "Old Fu, you’re in charge of the legal affairs. Gather evidence these days and prepare to sue after Lizhou wraps up his end; Lizhou, you take the lead in finding the mole; Xiao Zong, come up with some plans to stabilize the employees’ mindsets."

"As long as we can get through this hurdle, once the company is successfully listed, your equity incentives—I’ll ensure they increase!"

"At that time, salary won’t matter, we’ll all enjoy life together."

Boss Wang finally added a sentence he was most familiar with.

"As for Xiao Nan—"

Boss Wang’s gaze shifted, his expression tightening: "Perhaps you should think again..."

...

Click—

The office door opened.

The Legal Director stepped out first, followed closely by the HR Director.

Their footsteps were extremely fast, as if something was chasing them from behind, quickly reaching the elevator.

They pressed the button, watching the numbers on the elevator display change constantly.

"Brother Fu." Seizing the moment while waiting for the elevator, the relatively younger HR Director couldn’t help but speak, "About this matter... how do you plan to handle it?"

"Follow the boss’s orders." The Legal Director was concise, not even turning his head.

The response was so spot-on it immediately stifled any further attempts by the HR Director to say anything else.

"Brother Fu, I mean..." The HR Director couldn’t help but start speaking again, but before anything could be said, her gaze was suddenly drawn to the side.

"What are they talking about over there?"

Following the HR Director’s gaze, they saw that after closing the door to the boss’s office, Nan Zhubin didn’t leave immediately, but instead, was quietly speaking with Chen Lizhou.

Normally, the HR Director might not be so easily drawn away by a side occurrence.

The Legal Director, however, was indifferent: "Why don’t you go and ask them?"

The HR Director could now clearly perceive the unmistakable dismissive undertone. Before she could utter anything, the elevator in front of them emitted a "ding" sound, opening directly.

The Legal Director stepped inside, briefly tilting his head in a nod out of professional politeness as he watched the HR Director standing still.

"I’ll go ask Brother Chen and Xiao Nan what they’re discussing." The HR Director stated stiffly, yet her feet neither advanced into the elevator nor headed towards Nan Zhubin and the others.

That left nothing more to say. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

The Legal Director pressed the floor button in the elevator, expressionlessly watched the elevator door close slowly, and the floor numbers on the display change once more.

As soon as the "ding" sounded again, he was the first to step out.

"Brother Fu."

"Director."

"Greetings, leader."

The Legal Department’s office still had that loose yet tense atmosphere, only straightening up slightly at the director’s arrival, with a chorus of greetings.

The Legal Director responded to each greeting with a gentle smile, as if nothing had happened.

Until reaching the door, encountering Red Glasses and a new intern, his smile curved a little higher.

——Click.

Returning to his office, Red Glasses followed in immediately as if having something to say.

"Brother-in-law..."

"You go out first; I have an important call to make. We can talk later."

Locking the door, the Legal Director took a deep breath, pulling out his phone.

Beep—beep—beep—

"Hello, Brother Xia? Yeah, it’s me, Xiao Fu."

"Yes, yes, Xiao Xia started a few days ago. The young man is very diligent, you can tell right away he’s family."

"By the way, Brother Xia, I called mainly to ask about that company you mentioned earlier..."