Chapter 10: Giving Him a Taste of His Own Medicine

"Don't stay up late binge-watching shows. Get some rest; I don't want to see you with panda eyes when I wake up tomorrow morning."

Jiang Jin turned and walked toward the master bedroom, waving his hand at Wu Qingya without looking back.

"This guy..."

Watching Jiang Jin return to the master bedroom, Wu Qingya frowned and muttered to herself, "Could he have actually written a song for Yu Manli?"

At that moment, she felt an intense curiosity about him.

Early the next morning, inside Conference Room 1 of Supernova Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.

From supervisors to department managers and the general manager, some thirty or forty people had packed the rectangular conference room, filling three circles around the table. The first circle was naturally occupied by the senior executives led by Ma Weiguo, the second by department managers, and the third by junior supervisors like Chen Wei.

"General Manager Ma, have you met the new boss yet?"

"General Manager Ma, what’s the new boss's temper like? Is he easy to get along with?"

While waiting for the new boss to arrive, everyone began probing for information.

Ma Weiguo cleared his throat and spoke slowly, "I have only met the new boss's secretary."

Hearing this, a glimmer of cunning flashed in Chen Wei's eyes, and a playful smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth: "The new boss's secretary must be very beautiful, right?"

As soon as those words left his mouth, the air seemed to freeze, and the surrounding atmosphere shifted subtly. Asking about the appearance of the new boss's secretary in this setting? Was Chen Wei out of his mind?

Ma Weiguo’s brow furrowed, and his tone carried a note of reproach: "Chen Wei, watch your tongue!"

Chen Wei shrugged, looking innocent: "I was just curious!"

Ma Weiguo’s expression grew even more stern: "Curiosity won't save you! Secretary Liu is the new boss's confidante; she was the one fully in charge of the acquisition. If you want to keep working here, you need to show some respect for Secretary Liu!"

Chen Wei’s face changed, and he quickly lowered his head.

"The same goes for the rest of you. The new boss has massive financial backing and will surely lead this company to new heights."

"If you want to get rich following the new boss, don't be like Jiang Jin—provoking people you shouldn't provoke. Do you all understand?" Ma Weiguo scanned the room, his warning heavy with implication.

The reason for Jiang Jin's firing had already spread throughout the company; everyone knew he had gotten into deep trouble.

Just then, the conference room door suddenly pushed open, and Liu Sisi strode in on her long legs.

Chen Wei’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets!

(Holy crap, where did such a beauty come from? She’s stunning!)

The others were equally struck, and those with less self-control couldn't help but swallow hard.

With her looks and figure, Secretary Liu wouldn't be outshone even standing next to an A-list actress. The new boss was a lucky man!

"What are you all staring at? This is the boss's secretary, Miss Liu Sisi. Let’s give her a round of applause!" Ma Weiguo quickly stood up to lead the clapping.

Liu Sisi nodded to everyone, waiting for the applause to die down.

"General Manager Ma, has everyone arrived?"

"Yes, everyone is here. 38 people were expected, and 38 are present. We all arrived by 8:30." Ma Weiguo nodded and bowed, fawning over her.

Liu Sisi nodded slightly. "Good. The boss will be here shortly. Please prepare yourselves to welcome him."

With that, she turned to face the door and waited quietly.

Everyone gathered their wits, adjusting their clothes and expressions, determined to present their best selves to the new boss.

Time ticked by... just as the tension in the room reached its peak, a tall, upright figure pushed the door open and walked in.

*Clatter.*

Everyone stood up and applauded vigorously, the sound like thunder!

But when they saw who had walked in, their faces turned as if they had seen a ghost in broad daylight!

"What the hell? That’s not the boss, that’s damn Jiang Jin?!"

"Jiang Jin, you actually dare to come back to the company?"

Chen Wei was the first to jump up.

Ma Weiguo followed closely, his tone full of indignation and disdain: "Jiang Jin, what the hell are you doing here? Is this a place for someone like you?"

"Get out of here!"

The other leaders were also angry. Their applause had been intended for the new boss, but they had ended up brown-nosing an employee who had been fired—it was infuriating!

"General Manager Ma, how can you speak to the boss like that?"

Liu Sisi’s words struck the room like a thunderclap!

The crowd was left buzzing, their souls practically flying out of their bodies.

"Secretary... Liu, you must be joking with me, right? Jiang Jin is a junior employee; how could he be the boss?"

"That’s right, Secretary Liu. I know Jiang Jin too well. He’s worked at this company for two years—there’s no way he’s the new boss!"

The other leaders nodded in agreement. It wasn't that they didn't believe Liu Sisi, but the situation was simply too incredible.

An ordinary person they had spent two years with had suddenly transformed into a tycoon who had spent 800 million to acquire the company? Even a soap opera wouldn't dare film something this absurd!

Jiang Jin’s expression remained steady as he said softly to Liu Sisi, "Sisi, words are not enough. Show the ownership documents to General Manager Ma."

Liu Sisi immediately complied: "Yes, boss."

She quickly pulled out the documents and flipped to the signature page, showing it to Ma Weiguo.

The others held their breath, watching as Ma Weiguo’s face suddenly turned deathly pale. His body swayed, and he slumped into his chair!

Holy crap, looking at Ma Weiguo’s reaction, it turned out Jiang Jin really was the new boss!

Chen Wei felt the world go black; he was completely shell-shocked.

"Ma Weiguo, do you believe I am the new boss of this company now?"

Jiang Jin walked to the head of the table and stood still, looking down at Ma Weiguo with a mocking gaze.

Ma Weiguo’s face was as pale as paper, his forehead covered in cold sweat. He stammered, "B...boss, it is I who had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that! Please, considering my years of service to the company, forgive me this once!"

Jiang Jin’s lips curled into a cold sneer: "Do you think I would forgive you?"

Ma Weiguo’s body trembled, his legs turning to jelly; he nearly dropped to his knees: "Boss, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have listened to Chen Wei’s slander and fired you, I..."

Jiang Jin impatiently cut him off: "Enough! Ma Weiguo, you are a married man, yet you had an illicit affair with Chen Wei’s cousin. That is crime number one."

"As the company’s general manager, you practiced nepotism, promoting an idiot like Chen Wei to supervisor. That is crime number two."

"You ignored the facts and fired me based solely on Chen Wei’s one-sided story. That is crime number three!"

"With these three crimes combined, you surely don't have any objections to me firing you, do you?"

Jiang Jin’s sudden attack terrified everyone into silence. In the crowd, Ma Weiguo was shaking like a leaf. In the dead silence, Ma Weiguo suddenly collapsed to his knees with a thud!

"Boss, please, considering the hard work I've put into the company’s development, give me another chance!"

Ma Weiguo was already forty-five; he had long since lost his drive. Once fired, he knew it would be impossible to find another position with such high status and pay!

However, faced with his plea, Jiang Jin only smiled coldly: "Do you think I would give you a chance?" Without waiting for an answer, he waved his hand lightly and ordered the security guards standing by: "Security, get him out of here!"

With that, Jiang Jin turned away, refusing to look at Ma Weiguo again, no matter how he wept or begged.

Soon, the security guards received the order and rushed in. The others didn't even dare to breathe as they watched Ma Weiguo being dragged out of the conference room!

Jiang Jin turned his gaze toward Chen Wei and said, "Chen Wei, I am your boss now. Shouldn't you pour me a drink?"

Chen Wei, who had been bracing himself to be fired, jumped up when he heard this, excited.

"Jiang... Boss, you aren't firing me?"

Jiang Jin asked in return, "Do you want me to fire you?"

Chen Wei shook his head vigorously, smiling obsequiously: "Of course not! This job is easy and the pay is quite good."

"Boss, just wait, I'll go get the wine right now. I must pour you a drink!" With that, Chen Wei turned and ran toward the door.

Just as he reached the exit, a disdainful voice sounded from behind him.

"And here I thought you had some backbone. Is that it?"

Chen Wei paused, his face turning incredibly ugly, but he still turned back and squeezed out a smile: "Boss, I don't quite understand what you mean."

Jiang Jin said expressionlessly, "I mean you’re fired. And your lackey, he’s fired too."

Chen Wei felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He stood stunned, eyes wide, unable to believe what he had just heard. He felt a surge of rage rising in his throat, nearly exploding with frustration!

But he didn't dare to fight back; he didn't even dare to utter a single harsh word.

Jiang Jin’s status was far above his; he could only look up at him, not even daring to harbor a single thought of revenge.

After Chen Wei left the conference room in a daze, Jiang Jin finally vented the pent-up anger in his heart, feeling refreshed and invigorated.