Chapter 33: Chapter 33
While they were talking, a middle-aged man dressed in a silver-white suit with a bully’s face, squinty eyes, and a big belly approached.
"Manager Song, good to see you!" Upon seeing the newcomer, the head of the security team greeted him with respectful salutations.
The man was Song Fuzhong, the manager of the Human Resources Department at Bai Xue Cosmetics Company.
"Manager Song, you have to stand up for me! I was doing my office job well, always considering the company’s best interest, dedicating all my energy to my work, creating more profit for the company. Just because Mr. Zhang has just arrived, and I didn’t get to meet him in time, he wants to show me who’s boss and fire me! All the sisters around here can testify for me. You must stand up for an old employee like me!" Upon seeing the newcomer, He Ling squeezed out tears and pleaded pitifully.
"Hmm, you’ve worked hard! Don’t worry, as the manager of the Human Resources Department, I absolutely won’t allow such a thing to happen! Rest assured, I will seek justice for you over this incident."
Song Fuzhong’s greasy fat hand patted He Ling’s fragrant shoulder, subtly taking advantage of her, then with a stern face, he looked solemnly at Zhang Xiaohao and said, "Are you Mr. Zhang? You’re new here, so you might not be familiar with the company’s affairs! An old employee like He Ling has always been fighting on the front lines, selflessly contributing to our company, uncomplaining and unregretful. You’ve just arrived and may not understand these things, so let’s forget about this incident. Considering that you’re new, I won’t hold it against you!"
After a pause, Song Fuzhong continued to lecture, "If there’s a next time, don’t blame me, Mr. Song, for not giving you any face! Now, apologize to He Ling! Then we’ll consider this matter closed."
Zhang Xiaohao sneered and glanced at Song Fuzhong, then walked up to him silently. Seeing Zhang Xiaohao’s demeanor, the corner of Song Fuzhong’s mouth curled up with a smug smile, thinking that Zhang was scared and ready to apologize to him.
"Xiaohao, I’m not blaming you, but it’s good for a young man to have a fiery spirit; it gives you momentum when you’re working! However, before you act, you must think thrice. Hm, I’ll forgive you this time. Go ahead and apologize!" Song Fuzhong said with self-satisfaction.
Zhang Xiaohao touched his nose, smiled mockingly, and glanced at him contemptuously. Suddenly, he reached out and smacked Song Fuzhong’s face twice, disdainfully saying, "Apologize? As if you—a dead Fatty—deserve an apology? Do you think you, just a lousy Human Resources manager, have the right to come to MY turf and point fingers?"
As he spoke, Zhang Xiaohao forcefully slapped Song Fuzhong’s cheek.
For a moment, the resounding slaps echoed throughout the Public Relations department’s office hall.
"Ah! What are you idiots standing around for? Manager Song is being hit, hurry up and do something!" Seeing Song Fuzhong being hit and recovering from shock, He Ling urgently yelled at the four security guards.
It’s said that when the gods fight, the mortals suffer!
Both of them are managers, holding the same rank.
The four security guards looked at each other, unsure of what to do in that moment.
Seeing the security guards still dazed, He Ling played her trump card and said with a sneer, "Manager Song is the head of the Human Resources Department, controlling your personnel movements. He can decide your fate with just one word! That bastard Zhang is just the manager of the Public Relations Department. No matter how high his position, he has no authority over you. You better think it through clearly!"
Hearing her words, the head of the security team’s face went through a range of changes—one was the manager of the Human Resources Department, the other the manager of the Public Relations Department. One was a veteran manager, the other a newcomer!
Both departments were critical to the company! It wouldn’t work without either of them.
Considering this, the scales in the head of the security team’s heart began to tip in favor of Song Fuzhong. After all, he was the Human Resources manager who directly governed their employee status.
If he didn’t take a stand now, and Song decided to blame him later, assigning him menial tasks as punishment, that would be too miserable!
With resolve, the head of the security team shouted, "Pull that bastard Zhang away!"
He bit heavily into the word "pull".
The other three security guards sneered at once, instantly understanding the meaning behind the team leader’s words, and charged towards Zhang Xiaohao with murderous intent.
"You’re like a pig or a dog, daring to lay hands on me. Kneel down!" Feeling the rush of wind from behind, Zhang Xiaohao scornfully sneered.
His right foot boldly kicked out, landing on Song Fuzhong’s chest and sending him flying.
As he turned, facing the three charging security guards, he mocked, "Is this the level of strength you bring to a group fight? Utterly courting death."
With that, his right hand reached forward swiftly. Before the guard on the left could react, he grasped his throat, grabbed his belt with his left hand, and violently slammed him onto the other guards.
With just an effortless strike, the three security guards were floored.
Having dealt with three guards, Zhang Xiaohao sneered as he walked towards the head security guard, taunting, "Was it you who ordered to have me ’pulled away’? You emphasized the word ’pull’ quite heavily! Did you really think I wouldn’t catch that?"
Now that he had completely offended Zhang Xiaohao, the head of the security team, even if he wanted to turn back, it was already too late; he had to follow through with his actions.
"Zhang Xiaohao, stop right there! I ask you, what are you trying to do? Do our company’s rules and regulations mean nothing to you? You better apologize to Manager Song while I haven’t moved yet. Otherwise, once I make my move, it won’t be as simple as just a beating," the head of the security team said coldly.
"What a load of nonsense!" Zhang Xiaohao mocked, quick-stepping forward to the head of the security team. Before he could react, Zhang’s right foot shot up lightning-fast, striking his abdomen and toppling him to the ground. With a swift kick, he sent the man flying.
Turning around, he sneered as he walked over to Song Fuzhong, his right foot pressing down on his fatty face, arrogantly saying, "Listen up, Mr. Song! I don’t care if you’re the head of the Human Resources Department. From now on, you have no business meddling in my Public Relations Department! If you dare to interfere, I’ll chop off whatever hand you stick in. Don’t believe me? Try it." Orıginal content can be found at Nove1Fire.net
After speaking, Zhang Xiaohao coldly snorted, "What the hell are you waiting for? Get lost!"
At Zhang’s command, the guards lying on the ground quickly got up, lifted Song Fuzhong, and fled outside in a sorry state.
"For a member of the Public Relations Department, you’ve got quite the nerve! Collaborating with outsiders to bully me, the manager of Public Relations. Well, good for you. As of now, I hereby announce that you’re fired! Take your things and get out within one minute," Zhang Xiaohao said sternly to He Ling.