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Chapter 396 Used as a Pawn (2)

Yao Ziqian was shocked. The accounts Yan Zuozuo was checking were from three years ago. He wasn't there then, so even if something happened, it wouldn't be his responsibility. But all the accounts... he knew very well how many problems were involved in those three years. If they were really investigated thoroughly, all of them would probably end up in jail.

Yao Ziqian gasped inwardly and stood still.

Chi Xuecan looked at him coldly: "Didn't you hear what I said, Chairman Yao?"

"I heard you, I heard you, but I'm afraid the finance department can't sort out so many accounts at once, and it might cause panic among the staff. Chairman Chi, what do you think...?"

"All donations should be clearly accounted for. What else needs to be sorted out? If the accounts are fine, Chairman Yao, tell me, what is it that people are so anxious about?"

Although Yao Ziqian hadn't seen Chi Xuecan many times, he knew this woman's temper very well. The expression on her face now meant she was very unhappy, and if he didn't handle it well, he might be the one who ended up in trouble!

"Okay, I'll go adjust the accounts right away. Chairman Chi, please wait a moment." Yao Ziqian left, but the moment he closed the office door, he broke out in a cold sweat. The accounts definitely needed to be adjusted, and it had to be the fake accounts they had manipulated. He just didn't know how capable the new woman was, or whether she could spot their falsified accounts.

Damn it!

Seeing Yao Ziqian come out of the office, a group of people quickly surrounded him. "How did it go? Are these two women easy to deal with? Should we start making preparations now...?"

Yao Ziqian frowned: "Shut up, all of you!" He glanced at the finance minister, "Go and give that woman the accounts we've kept for the past few years."

Everyone was shocked: "If we check all the accounts, won't there be problems? What will happen if we find anything wrong?"

Yao Ziqian's face darkened: "If the matter can be resolved, then resolve it; if not..." A sinister glint flashed in his eyes, "Then resolve the person!"

Everyone fell silent. They knew very well the consequences if this matter were discovered. It seemed that if they wanted to survive, others would have to die!

While everyone was discussing how to deal with Yan Zuozuo and Chi Xuecan, no one noticed Wu Xiaoran, the secretary-general wearing gold-rimmed glasses who had just delivered the accounts to Chi Xuecan. After listening to their conversation, she quietly left again, just as she had when she arrived.

Yao Ziqian had someone place the accounts from the past few years in front of Chi Xuecan, and Wu Xiaoran followed them in. As soon as the door opened, they saw Chi Xuecan looking at the accounts, while Yan Zuozuo was talking to her in a low voice.

"President, President Yao has brought all the accounts," Wu Xiaoran said calmly, her eyes involuntarily glancing at Yan Zuozuo.

The fact that this woman could instill such fear in Yao Ziqian and his group on their very first day suggests that she made a very different first impression. Among the successful women she had seen, most were shrewd and sharp, but Yan Zuozuo gave off a calm and approachable feeling, a quality rarely seen in a successful woman.

Is this woman simply hiding her true nature, or is it just her true nature?

Regardless, Wu Xiaoran was very clear about one thing: to gain Chi Xuecan's appreciation, this woman must have some skills, so it seemed she had to pay more attention to her.

Chi Xuecan nodded and looked at Wu Xiaoran, "I understand. Oh, right, I haven't introduced you yet. This is the secretary-general of the entire organization and my capable assistant, Wu Xiaoran. This is Yan Zuozuo, my new assistant. Let's get to know each other."

Yan Zuozuo greeted Wu Xiaoran: "Hello, Secretary-General Wu, please guide me in the future."

Wu Xiaoran nodded: "Miss Yan is too kind. Let's learn from each other in the future."

"Alright, stop being so polite. Xiaoran, go and inform the heads of all departments that there will be a meeting in thirty minutes."

"Yes, President." After saying that, Wu Xiaoran left.

Only Yao Ziqian, Chi Xuecan, and Yan Zuozuo remained in the office. Yao Ziqian seemed to want to say something, but no words came out.

His subtle movements were all observed by Chi Xuecan, who smiled and said, "You should go out and prepare too. Don't feel guilty telling everyone. This audit will involve branches in various countries, not just those in China, so don't worry."

Yao Ziqian nodded, unable to determine for a moment whether Chi Xuecan was telling the truth or not. Before leaving, he glanced at Yan Zuozuo, his gaze unfathomable.

Upon hearing that a meeting was scheduled, the department heads panicked, wondering if it was a major purge. They all sought out Yao Ziqian for advice.

Yao Ziqian was also trembling with fear. Regardless of whether it was a branch office in various countries, the accounts would be audited, but it was common knowledge that they had problems. Not to mention the managers, if any problems were found, he would bear the greatest responsibility.

"President Yao..."

"Alright, that's enough. Things have come to this point, we can only play it by ear." He glanced coldly at everyone. "Now is the time for everyone to work together. At this crucial moment, nobody lets me down. Don't forget, we're all in the same boat. If you don't want to die, shut your mouths!"

Everyone was on tenterhooks. They were all innocent, so who would dare to walk into the line of fire at this moment?

Thirty minutes later, the conference room was filled with department heads. When Chi Xuecan entered, they all stood up and bowed respectfully, "President Chi."

Chi Xuecan nodded, then sat down in the main seat, with Yan Zuozuo sitting next to her.

The news of Yan Zuozuo's appearance had already spread throughout the organization, but those who had never seen her were still surprised, as she was completely different from the capable and shrewd businesswoman they had imagined.

Fresh and elegant, gentle and peaceful, no one knew exactly how capable this woman was.

"Everyone, it's been a long time." Chi Xuecan smiled slightly. "I'm so sorry that it's taken you so long to meet with everyone after returning to China."

As soon as she finished speaking, the heads of various departments began to use their own sycophantic methods, flattering her repeatedly. Chi Xuecan smiled and accepted the flattery, then placed her hand in front of Yan Zuozuo, "This is Yan Zuozuo, the assistant assigned to me by headquarters."

Yan Zuozuo stood up and greeted everyone, exchanging a few polite pleasantries. Then each department reported on their work. All the speeches were very official, with almost no substantive content.

Throughout the entire presentation, Chi Xuecan maintained a smiling demeanor. Only after the report concluded did she utter a few equally official words, leaving everyone equally bewildered. The two sides were like enigmas, neither knowing the other's true intentions.

Just then, the office door opened, and a stern-faced man walked in, unsmiling.

Upon seeing the visitor, Chi Xuecan immediately stood up and went to shake hands warmly, saying, "Yuanfei, thank you for making this trip. Please have a seat."

The seat to Chi Xuecan's right had been empty, but Meng Yuanfei sat down without hesitation. Everyone was even more confused, looking at Meng Yuanfei and wondering about his background. Today's events were far beyond their comprehension and had caught them completely off guard; everyone's hearts were in their throats.

Wu Xiaoran quickly brought over the coffee, and the meeting continued. Chi Xuecan said, "Everyone has devoted themselves to charity with all their heart and soul. I am very pleased about this, and I would also like to express my gratitude on behalf of those who have been helped. I hope everyone will continue to work hard in the future."

Although Chi Xuecan's words were very polite, everyone's hearts were still pounding. The sudden arrival of a new assistant and the appearance of an unidentified man suggested that this meeting might not be so simple.

Chi Xuecan took a sip of coffee, cleared her throat, and said, "However, as the president, I think it's also necessary for me to correct some of the undesirable practices of the domestic branch today." Her tone shifted, her face darkening, "Regarding the issues of unclear destinations of donations and chaotic accounts, I think it's time for certain departments to reflect on their own actions!"

The whereabouts of the donations are unknown, and the accounts are in disarray...

This caused everyone to gasp. Sure enough, this meeting wasn't going to be simple; it seemed they were going to make an example of someone. And that example was aimed directly at the crucial department: the finance department!

"No need to look at the finance minister. All your departments are cooperating with each other, especially the supervisory board. What are you doing?"

Originally targeting the finance department, the conflict suddenly shifted to the supervisory board. This left everyone on the supervisory board trembling with fear, exchanging furtive glances. Xu Lisha, the head of the supervisory board, was particularly uneasy; this was tantamount to a direct criticism, and her heart skipped a beat.

First the finance department, then the supervisory board, which department will be next to be criticized? Everyone remained cautiously silent, all eyes turning to Chi Xuecan.

"President Chi, this is the work our supervisory board has done over the past year, I..." Xu Lisha stood up and handed a document to Chi Xuecan.

Chi Xuecan didn't even take it, giving her a cold glance. "This document is meaningless to me now."

Everyone gasped in surprise. Seeing that Xu Lisha was about to say something, Chi Xuecan didn't give her a chance and spoke directly, "Let me introduce you all. This is Mr. Meng Yuanfei, whom I specially hired. He will be taking over the board of supervisors starting today."

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

This was tantamount to dismissing Xu Lisha without even a chance to explain. Xu Lisha was naturally indignant and demanded an explanation. The crowd whispered amongst themselves, but in this sensitive situation, no one dared to speak up for her. Even Yao Ziqian, who had a long-standing ambiguous relationship with Xu Lisha, wisely remained silent at this moment.

Xu Lisha was naturally frightened by Chi Xuecan's sharp gaze and wanted to ask Yao Ziqian for help, but found that he had turned his head away.

That damn man! He called her "baby" all the time in bed, but now that something's happened, he hasn't said a word.

She took a deep breath and said sharply, "I'm not convinced! Even if you want me to leave, you should give me an explanation. I've worked diligently and conscientiously for the past few years without any slackening. Chairman Chi, you can't just dismiss me with a single sentence!"

"Diligent and conscientious, without any slackness?" Chi Xuecan sneered, picking up the materials in her hand and throwing them heavily in front of her. "Look at your so-called diligent and conscientious work! This is the amount of donations you've applied for over the years. How much of it is real and how much is fake? Where did the donations you supervised go? Show everyone your diligent spirit and explain it clearly!"

When Xu Lisha heard Chi Xuecan's question, her body went limp. She thought they had done everything perfectly and that no one would investigate, but she never expected that Chi Xuecan would find out everything step by step.

Her hands trembled so much she didn't even dare to touch the documents. She stole a glance at Yao Ziqian, the man with his head down, not saying a word. She knew very well that she was finished; there was no point in saying anything in the face of this evidence.

She slumped into her seat, her face deathly pale, filled with terror. She didn't want to go to jail...