At this moment, in addition to the inspectors from Shentong's headquarters, there was also Vice President Liu Zhizhou and General Manager Chang Xiaoping in Kong Jing's office.
The reason was very simple. Rocket 101 had quietly occupied Jianye University, and the key was that it was not under Shentong's name.
Zhongtong, which was established last year, also used Shentong's resources to establish a new company and seize market resources.
"Manager Kong, do you know about this matter?"
The inspectors from the headquarters asked aggressively.
This was a dilemma. If Kong Jing knew, it would be covering up; if not, it would be negligence.
Liu Zhizhou couldn't help but interrupt, "Kong Jing is my subordinate. Even if there is negligence, I will take care of it."
"Manager Liu, I'm sorry."
The people from the headquarters immediately apologized. Liu Zhizhou's position in Shentong was very high. He was in charge of the market in central and eastern China.
"However, this was ordered by Chairman Cheng himself."
After the people from the headquarters apologized, they also said that Cheng Dejun and his wife were the founders and major shareholders of Shentong.
Liu Zhizhou probably didn't expect Rocket 101 to make such a fuss. He frowned and didn't say anything.
"Hey, it's already noon. Everyone, let's eat first."
Chang Xiaoping stood out to smooth things over, "Director Kong, we haven't seen each other for a long time. How about I take you to Lion Bridge to eat some Jianye specialties? Let's have a few drinks."
Liu Zhizhou also called the driver over, "Go and prepare a car and book a private room. Supervisor Kong will come to Jianye to guide the work today.
Liu Zhizhou and Chang Xiaoping both wanted to ease the atmosphere through social interaction. After all, many things would be easier to talk about after drinking two glasses of wine.
"I have always known."
Suddenly, Kong Jing, who had been silent all this while, spoke. Her words shocked everyone.
"Rocket 101 occupying Jiangling University City and Xianning University City was actually approved by me."
Once the words came out, Liu Zhizhou and Chang Xiaoping's expression stiffened.
If they said that they didn't know, they could use negligence as an excuse. Although there were some problems, it wasn't a big deal. However, Kong Jing admitted that she approved it, which was an open cover up.
Even if there was no loss, she would definitely be demoted and have her salary deducted.
Director Kong who was leading the inspection team was about to lose his temper, but Chang Xiaoping reacted faster. He immediately stopped Kong Jing and said, "Don't talk nonsense. Let's toast to Director Kong at noon."
"No, you can go first."
Kong Jing didn't move from the chair, "I want to sit for a while."
"You …"
Chang Xiaoping wanted to say something, but Liu Zhizhou waved his hand. "It's good to let her be quiet."
After the group of people left, the office gradually quieted down. Kong Jing took out a pack of women's cigarettes. After lighting it up, she coughed violently and choked on her tears.
"I'm still not used to it. Chen Hansheng has a cigarette in his mouth every day. How can he stand it?"
Kong Jing didn't know why she thought of Chen Hansheng. This accident probably originated from Rocket 101.
"It's raining."
Someone shouted from the corridor, followed by the pitter-patter of raindrops hitting the window. Kong Jing raised her head and saw a curtain covering the window. The water slowly gathered along the glass, making it impossible to see the outside world.
… ….
It was raining, and there was a traffic jam in Jianye City as usual. Liu Zhizhou sighed in the car. "The temperature is going to drop again."
Chang Xiaoping, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, also said, "Anyway, I'm used to it. Jianye is a city like this. The winter rain is dark and cold. There's only a little wind, but when it blows on the body, it feels bone-chilling."
"What's there to see in the rain?"
Director Qian from the headquarters shook his head and said, "I didn't expect Kong Jing to admit that she knew about it. If that's the case, how are we going to continue the work?"
"I'm also a little surprised."
Chang Xiaoping thought for a while and said, "This doesn't seem like her."
"Actually, this is her."
Liu Zhizhou was the vice president of the whole company. Kong Jing used to work in the general office. The two of them knew each other relatively early. Liu Zhizhou had also defended this female subordinate during social activities.
"As for the work in the future, it's still going to be carried out. Since Kong Jing covered up for him, then she should be demoted and fined."
Liu Zhizhou said with a serious expression.
"Mr. Liu and Mr. Chang are still the best. They've been waiting for Rocket 101 to develop to this stage before taking action."
Director Qian flattered Liu Zhizhou. "We got a university market in the city for free."
Chang Xiaoping didn't say anything. Liu Zhizhou also just reminded him, "Don't drink too much at noon. After you finish the work in the afternoon, get in touch with Chen Hansheng through Kong Jing and pay some money to take over Rocket 101. I'll transfer Kong Jing to another city, and this matter will be over."
"Okay."
Chang Xiaoping and Director Qian nodded.
It turned out that Liu Zhizhou and Chang Xiaoping had been watching the development of Rocket 101 coldly from the beginning to the end. Now that Chen Hansheng took people to occupy Jianye's university market and was preparing to expand, they seized the opportunity to seize it in one fell swoop.
The only surprise was that Kong Jing admitted that she knew. This made Liu Zhizhou, who wanted to exonerate Kong Jing, have to do business.
After the social activities, they returned to the office again. They pretended to be hostile. Chang Xiaoping even quarreled with Director Qian.
In the end, Director Qian seemed to have to compromise. "Manager Kong, since Mr. Liu and Mr. Chang said that you were fooled in a moment of confusion, then you should talk to Chen Hansheng of Rocket 101 first. If he agrees to give up the ownership of Rocket 101, you'll still be credited."
"I wasn't fooled. Rocket 101 is to increase profits for Shen Tong. I think there can be cooperation between the two."
Kong Jing's eyes were clear. Liu Zhizhou and the others didn't understand why Kong Jing seemed to have figured something out in just one afternoon.
Until Kong Jing handed over a resignation letter.
"You want to resign?"
Chang Xiaoping couldn't help but ask.
"Yes. For the time being, this matter didn't cause any losses to the company, so I don't need to take legal responsibility."
Kong Jing stood up. Only then did the others notice that the original desk had been cleaned up.
"Mr. Liu, is it okay for me to resign?"
Kong Jing asked.
Liu Zhizhou was stunned. He nodded first and then shook his head. "Don't do anything stupid. You're already 30 years old. You've already reached this position in the company. If you resign, you'll have to start all over again."
"Just because I'm 30 years old, I want to find something I like."
Kong Jing picked up her small leather bag and sighed. "I'm leaving. Thank you for taking care of me, Mr. Liu and Mr. Chang. Also, thank you for all these years in Shen Tong."
Seeing Kong Jing leave in such a carefree manner, the people in the room didn't know what to do. Liu Zhizhou chased out of the door and shouted, "Kong Jing, where are you going?"
"I bought tonight's ticket. I'm going home to take a look. Then I'll probably go to some university to be a kitchen maid."
Kong Jing's relaxed voice came from afar.
"What did she say?"
Chang Xiaoping thought he heard it wrong. "A kitchen maid in a university? A first-class city manager in Shen Tong is going to be a kitchen maid?"
It was past 9 pm and the sky was already dark. Kong Jing took her luggage downstairs. There seemed to be a car parked in front of her. In the dark night, there were two lights on, and the windshield wipers were constantly swaying.
"I'm so lucky. The taxi is just waiting here."
Kong Jing put down her luggage and carefully stepped on the stones on the roadside. "Sir, to Lukou Airport …"
The sound suddenly stopped. The window slowly rolled down. Inside the car was Chen Hansheng's smiling face.
"Sister Jing, actually the world is very big. If I didn't come here, would that be the last time we meet?"
… ….
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