Uncle Hao and His Woman, Part 7

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(Continued from Part 7) While Hao Jianghua curled up in prison, shivering and hoping to fall asleep, Li Xuanshi lay on the empty bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, longing for dawn. She turned to her side, bending her right arm to support her still beautiful and flawless face, gazing at the dark night sky outside the window. A wave of loneliness, emptiness, and coldness washed over her. She pulled up the blanket, turned over, and clamped it between her slender legs, grabbing another pillow and hugging it tightly. In the darkness, it looked like she was hugging someone. Who did she hope this person was? She didn't know, she didn't know, she dared not think about it, and didn't want to think about it deeply. She just stared wide-eyed at the changing brightness outside the window. "Sigh..." A long sigh echoed in the large room. She couldn't sleep no matter what she did; she had lost count of how many sleepless nights she had endured. She picked up her phone every now and then, checking it repeatedly. It was still early. So she simply sat up, turned on her phone, and listened to the story being told on Koala. What it was about wasn't important; what mattered was that there was another voice to keep her company in the quiet night. She stood there, her bare, white arms tightly wrapped around her legs, her pretty face resting on her knees, her long, flowing hair cascading over the white quilt. She stood there, motionless, like a beautiful sculpture, only her large, beautiful eyes blinking, lost in thought. It's comforting to see Jingjing growing more mature and accomplished, with a beautiful and virtuous wife. His future is not a concern. As time passes, I believe blood is thicker than water, and I will patiently resolve the conflict between mother and son, opening my heart to love him. But what about the other children? After my last visit, although Yin Ying still greeted me with a smile and stayed close to me, I sensed a hint of unease in their eyes. When I left, the children's longing for their mother's love made me uneasy. What should I do? How would everyone react if I brought the children here? Linlin, Tongtong, and Xiaoyue were fine, but she wondered how Xinyi and Yingying resembled each other, and what Jingjing's reaction would be. Would he silently endure it, or would he launch a strong counterattack, to the point of being uncontrollable? No, Li Xuanshi scratched her head vigorously, shaking it. This was too risky. What if she ruined the hard-won relationship? That would be a huge loss. She needed to think of a more foolproof plan. Since he could accept the kind-hearted Xuan'er, it meant that Jingjing wasn't hostile to all of Hao Jianghua's children. If she guided them properly, could they also accept her half-brothers and overcome their psychological barriers? If not, she could give a portion of her property to those children, at least ensuring their livelihood, though it was pitiful that they lacked parental companionship. Li Xuanshi finally drifted off to sleep, trying to comfort herself. The next morning, it was a sunny day. The sunlight shone on Li Xuanshi's face, warm and comforting. The winter sun was especially endearing; it was probably the season people most wanted to embrace. If day and night were two separate plays, Li Xuanshi would rather choose the daytime, where she could play carefree with her grandchildren. Li Xuanshi had gotten up early and was getting ready when Professor He suddenly rushed in. Before he could even open his mouth, he was stunned by the beautiful sight before him. He lowered his head, not daring to look directly at his goddess, scanning her from head to toe with his peripheral vision. This was the first time he had seen Li Xuanshi in such a relaxed and beautiful state. Li Xuanshi's delicate white feet were half-exposed outside her nightgown, a pretty hair clip was in her mouth, and her slender hands were tying her hair into a bun. Startled, she turned around and glanced back, her every movement revealing even more of her captivating beauty. Li Xuanshi straightened her hair and looked at the dazed Professor He. Her brows furrowed slightly, and she hurriedly asked, "Professor He, is something wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?" Professor He composed himself, swallowed hard, took a deep breath, and said somewhat nervously, "Xuan...Xuanshi, there are a few people outside looking for you. They say they're from the Golden Tea Oil Company?"
Li Xuanshi was puzzled; why would someone from the company be looking for her so early in the morning? "Professor He," she said, "let them in first, entertain them in the living room. I'll be there as soon as I'm ready." A moment later, the group entered the living room, talking loudly and casually, occasionally hurling insults. The rhythmic clatter of high heels interrupted their argument. As they spoke, Li Xuanshi, dressed in a business suit, gracefully descended the stairs. Upon seeing her, the men were as if they'd seen a goddess, immediately kneeling down: "Chairwoman, please save us! We can't live like this!" Then, these grown men began to cry. Seeing this, Li Xuanshi quickly helped them up and asked, "What happened? What's wrong?" Hao Jia, the leader, cried, "Chairman, a few of us were fired by that Wu Tong, and about ten other brothers had their salaries suspended. You don't know, ever since Wu Tong became the general manager, she's been incredibly arrogant, always picking on us and making things difficult for us. Now everyone in the company only knows about the general manager, no one knows about you, Chairman." He then spoke up for Li Xuanshi. Hao Yi added, "Chairman, back when we followed you to start the business, we suffered a lot and endured a lot of hardship. Now, we've been bullied by a young girl, kicked aside like a feather. It's truly disheartening for us old folks." Hao Yi continued, "Madam, back in our hometown, we often visit the young master and the others, bringing them food and toys. We've always been loyal to you." These men were truly weeping and complaining, appearing pitiful and pathetic. Seeing these men weeping and wailing, Li Xuanshi felt a surge of compassion. After hearing their words, she was also angered. Although she had authorized Wu Tong to handle all company affairs, she hadn't expected him to do such a thing. So she said, "Alright, gentlemen, I'll go to the company first and find out what's going on. If it's truly like this, I will seek justice for you." With that, Li Xuanshi hurriedly drove to the headquarters of Jin Chayou Group. The headquarters of Jin Chayou Group in Hengshan County was a high-end building located in a prime location. Although it looked magnificent, there were some discordant elements. The gold edges didn't match the surrounding colors, appearing jarring and lacking aesthetic depth. It was like a nouveau riche wearing a gold chain—tacky and tacky. Of course, this was Hao Jianghua's idea; in his eyes, it made it look more luxurious. Li Xuanshi hadn't been to the company in a long time. Looking at the familiar gates, the gilded lettering, and the towering building, she was filled with emotion. This was the place to showcase her talent and command the "empire." Upon arriving at the company, Li Xuanshi seemed like a different person. Her steps were firm and powerful. A black work uniform, a casual wave, a nod and a smile—all exuded the competence and charm of a professional woman. After a brief greeting to her subordinates, Li Xuanshi went straight to her office. Pushing open the door, the office was exactly as she had left it. The desks, chairs, and bookshelves were spotless, and everything was neatly arranged. Although she hadn't been there for a while, Wu Tong hadn't forgotten to arrange for cleaning and tidying. Sitting in her executive chair, Li Xuanshi skillfully turned on her computer and simultaneously instructed her secretary to notify the heads of the marketing, finance, and human resources departments to report to her office immediately. Soon, everyone else arrived. Li Xuanshi sat at the table, nodding to let them sit down first. She carefully reviewed the various reports, inquiring in detail about their market operations and cash flow. Finally, she smiled and nodded, indicating her satisfaction with the company's development. After more than six months of Wu Tong's dedicated effort, the company had reversed its previous decline and was now on the right track, opening up new prospects. Li Xuanshi kept the HR manager behind to learn about the personnel changes. She learned that many of the former Haojiazhuang employees had indeed been dismissed or suspended without pay. The HR manager was evasive about the reasons, his eyes darting around, constantly observing Li Xuanshi's expression. Finally, he added that it was the general manager's decision, and he was merely following orders. Li Xuanshi looked at the list, making some notes, and asked her secretary to summon Wu Tong to her office immediately to inquire about the situation. The secretary replied that the general manager was meeting with an important client in his office and wouldn't be there until he was finished. Li Xuanshi dismissed him and then asked her secretary to summon Wu Tong to her office to get more information. The secretary replied that the general manager was meeting with an important client in his office and wouldn't be able to come over until he was finished. Li Xuanshi was indignant; what kind of client could be so important that he couldn't spare a moment? Li Xuanshi wanted to see what kind of client this was, so she headed towards the general manager's office. At that moment, Wu Tong's secretary saw the chairman arrive and quickly stood up to greet her. Seeing Li Xuanshi about to enter the general manager's office, she smiled apologetically, "Chairman, General Manager Wu is meeting with an important client. She said that ordinary people shouldn't disturb her." Li Xuanshi chuckled coldly, "Am I an ordinary person? Besides, as the chairman, it's necessary for me to know that there are guests!" After saying this, the secretary froze, and Li Xuanshi pushed open the door and entered. The moment Li Xuanshi suddenly pushed open the door, the two people talking inside suddenly turned to look at her. Their eyes met, a look of surprise flashing across their faces, and they froze. "Jingjing," "Mom," "Chairman," Li Xuanshi saw that Zuo Jing was actually there and seemed to understand something. Seeing Li Xuanshi enter, Wu Tong quickly made her a coffee and brought it to her. Li Xuanshi didn't reach out to take it, but instead waved a form in front of Wu Tong with her right hand: "Tongtong, isn't it necessary to explain this to me?" Seeing Li Xuanshi's familiar, cold gaze, Wu Tong hurriedly explained, "This matter... I..." Not wanting to put Wu Tong in an awkward position, Zuo Jing suddenly spoke up: "Tongtong, you go out first, I have something to say to her." After hearing this, Wu Tong glanced at the two of them, then lowered her head and walked out, closing the door behind her. A tense atmosphere instantly filled the room. Li Xuanshi walked up to Zuo Jing and threw the form on the coffee table: "Jingjing, how come you fired those elderly people without even saying hello?" Zuo Jing blew on his still-warm coffee and looked at Li Xuanshi: "Firing whomever is Tongtong's responsibility, especially since she received your full authorization." Li Xuanshi sat on the sofa, looking at her increasingly unfamiliar son, and chuckled a few times without beating around the bush: "Jing'er, I think she received your authorization. Without your tacit approval, would Tongtong dare to fire those elderly people?"
Zuo Jing also cut to the chase: "Then..." "I'm asking you, as employees, shouldn't we abide by the rules and regulations?" "Of course,"
Zuo Jing chuckled coldly. "As expected of Mrs. Hao, without Hao Jianghua's indulgence and protection, how could those people be so arrogant and domineering?" Li Xuanshi was taken aback. "What do you mean, Jing'er? Don't misunderstand. I'm seeking justice for them not because they are Hao Jianghua's people, but because they are truly pitiful now." Zuo Jing stared intently at her. "I don't know if you're asking knowingly, or if you really don't know anything about those people's behavior." Li Xuanshi was confused. "Those people are all honest and kind-hearted country folk. They're incredibly hardworking and resilient, never afraid of getting dirty or tired..." Zuo Jing asked doubtfully, "You really still think that way?" Li Xuanshi sighed a few times, "Jing'er, you don't understand. Back when we first started the business, we contracted so much mountain land. These elderly folks led the villagers in working tirelessly, day and night, carefully tending to the vegetation, providing high-quality raw materials for camellia oil and building its reputation. They've contributed a lot to the company's development. Now they're getting old..." "They're no longer able to work. Jing'er, don't you know how miserable they are right now? They have no means of livelihood. How unfair is that to them?" Zuo Jing was a little indignant: "Not firing them would be unfair to many more people. You always feel sorry for those few, but the most pitiful are those who are bullied, ostracized, and enslaved. You seem to be full of compassion, but in reality, you disregard objective facts, principles, and objective realities. Do you know that this makes you very easy to be disliked?" (
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