Chapter 32: Chapter 32

"Mr. Zhang, I’m so cold!" Wu Qiaoqiao shifted slightly and said in a delicate voice.

"Qiaoqiao, where are you cold? Tell Brother Hao, and Brother Hao will warm you up," Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.

"Ha, as long as you’re comfortable, that’s what matters. As the manager of the public relations department, it’s my responsibility to take care of my staff," Zhang Xiaohao said seriously.

"Mr. Zhang, I just remembered, I have a report I haven’t done yet. I need to go back and work on it," Wu Qiaoqiao said as she got up from Zhang Xiaohao’s embrace and straightened her disheveled clothes with seriousness.

"Wu Qiaoqiao, right? You are serious and responsible about your work, and that spirit is commendable. Um, you go back to work first," Zhang Xiaohao said with a stern expression.

"Goodbye, Mr. Zhang. I’ll find another time to ask for your guidance on work." Having said that, Wu Qiaoqiao threw a seductive glance at Zhang Xiaohao and walked out.

Shaking his head, Zhang Xiaohao picked up the sales report sorted by Wu Qiaoqiao and started reading it with focus.

With a divine body like the War God physique, Zhang Xiaohao learned everything quickly and had long developed the ability to read at a glance.

A thick report, he finished reading in less than ten minutes.

According to the report, Bai Xue Cosmetics Company’s main product line catered to young women from 20 to 35 years old.

The company’s top-selling cosmetic product was a beauty and skin care product called "Crystal Woman," while the sales of other products were just average.

Closing the materials, Zhang Xiaohao glanced at the time; it was already around 9:30 p.m. Googlᴇ search novelꜰire.net

From the time he took office until now, that office director named He Ling hadn’t even done the basic courtesy of reporting work, which showed she was not to be underestimated!

With that in mind, Zhang Xiaohao decided to make an example of her for his first act of authority as the new official in charge.

You think you’re tough? If Brother Hao doesn’t like you, you’re in for it!

Rising from his executive chair, Zhang Xiaohao walked out with a grim face, his aura menacing.

"Everyone put your work aside for a moment. I have an announcement to make," said Zhang Xiaohao, standing in the hallway of the public relations department, his voice cold and detached.

Upon hearing his words, apart from Wu Qiaoqiao and her group who stood up, the others continued with their work, ignoring him completely as if he were thin air.

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaohao sneered inwardly, They sure have guts! Thinking they can go up against me, but a higher-ranking official crushes the lesser, and I outrank all of you by several levels. You dare to give me attitude; I’ll see how I play you to death!

"Who is He Ling? Stand up," Zhang Xiaohao scanned the room and demanded indifferently.

A woman in her thirties, dressed in a black short-skirted uniform and with a full figure, smirked to herself upon hearing Zhang Xiaohao calling her name, thinking arrogantly, Little boy, can’t you sit still any longer? Are you here to apologize to me?

With that thought, He Ling stood up arrogantly and said, "I am He Ling!"

"As of now, you’re fired, no longer part of this company. Go pack up your things and head to HR to complete the termination process," Zhang Xiaohao said coldly.

Zhang Xiaohao’s words struck He Ling’s heart like a bolt from the blue, causing her body to subconsciously step back twice.

Her face twisted with malice, she said mockingly, "On what grounds are you firing me? I, He Ling, have been with this company for a full five years, and you, a newcomer, want to fire me? What a joke!"

"I’ll ask you one more time, are you leaving or not?" Zhang Xiaohao asked.

"I won’t leave! I’d like to see what you can do about it!" He Ling retorted with a cold laugh.

"You won’t leave, huh? Lin Xiaowen, call security for me, kick this insolent woman out!" Zhang Xiaohao said ominously.

"Security? I’m so scared! Go ahead, call them. I want to see who can kick me out today!" He Ling said, hands on her hips, defying him.

"What are you waiting for? Call security up here," Zhang Xiaohao commanded.

"Ah! Right away, Mr. Zhang." Upon seeing Zhang Xiaohao’s stern gaze, Lin Xiaowen hurriedly picked up the phone, dialed the security department, and spoke a few words.

Seeing that Zhang Xiaohao meant business and wasn’t kidding around, He Ling started to panic.

Although she was the office director, Zhang Xiaohao was her boss in name, and the ’higher-ranking official crushes the lesser’ is a rule that applies everywhere.

Moreover, this was Zhang Xiaohao’s first day in office, and he was wielding his newly gained power to fire her!

If a major figure didn’t come to her defense, making a scene wouldn’t save her from being fired, even if she took it up with Mr. Su or Mr. Cheng. At best, she might not be fired but would definitely be transferred to some mundane department to become a lowly clerk.

Right then, He Ling picked up the phone from the desk, dialed a number, and after tersely speaking about the situation, she hung up.

Then, He Ling stood confidently, taunting Zhang Xiaohao with her provocative gaze as if to say, I want to see how you’re going to fire me today!

Soon, a flurry of hurried footsteps could be heard from the corridor outside the PR department.

The first to arrive were four security guards from Bai Xue Company.

Upon seeing the security arrive, Lin Xiaowen pointed to Zhang Xiaohao and introduced him, "This is Manager Zhang Xiaohao, our manager of the public relations department."

"Greetings, Mr. Zhang!" The lead middle-aged security guard saluted respectfully.

"Throw this woman out of here! Remember, she is not allowed to step through the company’s doors again, she’s been fired. If she dares to forcefully enter the company, follow company policy and handle it accordingly!" Zhang Xiaohao ordered coldly.

"Mr. Zhang, what happened to Director He? Why fire her all of a sudden?" The lead security guard, apparently familiar with He Ling, asked in confusion.

"Do I need to explain my actions to you? Just carry out your duties!" Zhang Xiaohao glanced at him coldly.

The lead security guard shivered, as if the eyes staring at him belonged not to a man, but a primordial beast.

Seeing this reaction, the lead security guard dared not say anything more and responded dutifully, "Yes, Mr. Zhang!"

With a wave of his hand, the lead security guard ordered, "Drag this woman out of here!"

"I’d like to see who dares to touch her today!" Just then, an arrogant scoff sounded from the corridor.