"What's wrong?" Seeing Honest Chai's anxious expression, Lin Yi thought that something had happened.
"Vice-chairman Hong has sent a letter along with the headquarters' resolution. Please take a look." Honest Chai could not hide his nervousness as he handed the two sealed letters to Lin Yi.
These two letters not only determined Wei Zhaotong's fate, but also Honest Chai's. No wonder he was so nervous.
"Really? So fast? " Lin Yi was slightly shocked. He did not notice it before, but this trip to the Verdant Arc Territorial Waters gave him a deep understanding of the Hong Merchant Association's efficiency. It was indeed worthy of being the second-ranked merchant association in Heaven Stage Island. Such efficiency was not something an ordinary faction could compare to.
Lin Yi took the two letters from Honest Chai. In fact, they were talking about the same matter. Just as Hong Zhong had said in his previous letter, the upper echelons of the Hong Merchant Association had decided to recall Wei Zhaotong back to Middle Island as an ordinary manager.
"The punishment for Wei Zhaotong remains unchanged. It seems like the backer behind him really values him to this extent!" Lin Yi could not help but sneer.
"How could this be …" Honest Chai's face turned pale as he stood there in a daze. He did not know if it was fear or regret. His mind was blank and he did not know what to do.
Wei Zhaotong was only an ordinary manager in name when he returned to Middle Island. Whether it was status or authority, he was much weaker than the branch's vice-manager. However, the other party had a backer behind him. If he really wanted to deal with Honest Chai, wouldn't it be a matter of a few words?!
Seeing Honest Chai's apocalyptic reaction, Lin Yi could not help but smile. This guy was indeed an expert in the management of a merchant association. He was a rare talent, but he could not change his cowardly nature. If he did not have a powerful backer behind him, he would not be able to make a name for himself in this lifetime.
"Other than the decision on Wei Zhaotong, there is another matter regarding you." Lin Yi's expression was unfathomable as he kept Honest Chai in suspense.
"Ah?" Honest Chai was shocked and almost fell to the ground. He stuttered in fear: "What … what does it say …"
"Yes, it says here. I'm afraid you won't be able to keep your position as the branch's vice manager. " Lin Yi furrowed his brows slightly, causing Honest Chai's eyes to darken and he almost fainted. Lin Yi smiled and continued, "From the day the headquarters sends the resolution, the Vice Shopkeeper Honest Chai will be appointed as the new Shopkeeper!"
"Branch manager? You want me to be the branch manager? " Honest Chai was completely dumbfounded, followed by ecstasy. From hell to heaven, this great sorrow and joy came too suddenly!
After being the vice shopkeeper of the branch for so many years, Honest Chai didn't have any thoughts of being promoted. That was definitely deceiving himself and others. However, he also knew that with his own connections and abilities, it was no different from a lunatic's ravings. Even in his dreams, he was secretly thinking about it.
This time, he was forced to step forward to testify against Wei Zhaotong and was unable to kill him with a single blow. At first, he thought that he was going to be unlucky. It would be lucky if he could keep his life, but who would have thought that the position of branch manager would fall right on top of his head. This was not just a pie falling from the sky, it was a f * cking mountain of gold falling from the sky!
"Not bad, with your abilities, you are more than qualified to be a branch manager. Don't let down Hong Zhong's trust in you in the future." Lin Yi hinted with a smile.
The matter was clear. Hong Zhong personally went to the headquarters on Middle Island and had a face-to-face exchange with the higher-ups. Although he wasn't able to severely punish Wei Zhaotong, he definitely didn't return empty-handed. The branch manager position that fell on Honest Chai's head was obtained after contending with the higher-ups from the headquarters.
"Yes, yes. I will do my best to live up to your and Vice Chairman Hong's appreciation and promotion." Honest Chai hurriedly swore to the heavens and couldn't contain his excitement. "That … did it say where I'm going?"
"It said, it's here." Lin Yi glanced at him.
"Ah? But according to the Hong Chamber of Commerce's rules, isn't it a promotion at a different location? "Honest Chai was momentarily stunned. At the branch manager level, no matter who it was, they had to strictly abide by the rules of a different location. This was a dead rule set by the founder, no matter how powerful one's background was.
"It's different. Your situation is special, so special circumstances can only be handled according to special circumstances. Only you know the situation of the Wai Branch best. If you leave now, the branch manager and vice manager will be new. Not to mention controlling the overall situation, they might not even be able to clear up the accounts. Who knows, they might even mess up the Wai Branch. Even the headquarters can't take such a huge risk. "Lin Yi smiled as he shook his head.
Both branches were branch managers, but letting Honest Chai be promoted and letting him lead another branch would have a completely different effect.
Honest Chai's cowardly personality was already set in stone. Once he was transferred to another branch, it would be difficult for him to control the situation. There was a high possibility that his subordinates would take over his position. A branch manager would only be a figurehead in name.
But the Wai Branch was different. He had been operating here for so many years and knew everything like the back of his hand. Especially after the incident with Wei Zhaotong and with Lin Yi's help, the reputation he had built up during this period was enough for him to control the overall situation.
"That's true. The situation in the sea here is very chaotic and complicated. Adding on Wei Zhaotong's matter, it's hard for outsiders to get started without at least a year or so." Honest Chai nodded and heaved a sigh of relief.
Being promoted to branch manager was already the best outcome for him. If not, he would really be so worried that he wouldn't be able to sleep.
"Alright, bring this resolution from the headquarters back for everyone to see. Whatever happens in the Wai Branch in the future will be in your hands. I still have things to do here at the security agency, so I won't be going over for a while," Lin Yi said.
"Yes, I promise I won't let you down!" Honest Chai received the resolution from the headquarters and left in high spirits. Ever since he became a branch manager, his temperament had clearly changed. At least, he didn't look as timid as before. Although it wasn't obvious, there was already a bit of an aura around him.
Lin Yi looked at Honest Chai's back and nodded his head. He hoped that this guy could take charge and at least hold the Wai Branch firmly in his hands. Otherwise, Hong Zhong's efforts to fight for him would be wasted.
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