C216 Dealing with the Vermin Shocking the Licking Dog Man
Lin Dong arrived at Haorui KTV in an Elfa, and the driver promptly informed Zhao Lee of his arrival.
Zhao Lee quickly summoned all the senior executives to prepare for Lin Dong's visit. Since she had been appointed as the general manager, this was Lin Dong's first proactive inspection, and she viewed it as a test of her leadership.
While she waited, she was startled by Yang Zhi's voice broadcasting over the intercom. Trouble at the KTV during the big boss's inspection, with someone causing a disturbance and assaulting her staff? Unacceptable.
Zhao Lee immediately took the executives to the third floor. To her surprise, she found Lin Dong at the center of the commotion, being accused of being the troublemaker. She gasped in astonishment.
After her exclamation, Yang Zhi's eyes bulged in shock. "What? The boss?" He looked up abruptly at Lin Dong.
Lin Dong had arrived with his cousin, Suen Haoyang, maintaining a low profile as if he were just tagging along for fun. Little did anyone know, he was the new owner of Haorui KTV! And to make matters worse, Yang Zhi had ordered his men to confront Lin Dong, attacking with excessive force.
Yang Zhi's head was spinning, and he felt dizzy with the realization that he had targeted his own boss. It was a grave mistake, and he knew Lin Dong wouldn't let it slide. He could already envision the grim consequences.
Lin Dong, hands casually in his pockets, approached calmly. Zhao Lee stepped around Yang Zhi and hurried over to Lin Dong with respect. "Boss, why didn't you let us know you were coming? If any of these people have been disrespectful, I bear a great responsibility!"
In front of her staff, Zhao Lee was the composed and authoritative general manager. But in Lin Dong's presence, she transformed into an adoring fan, her eyes filled with admiration and concern.
"It's okay. I intentionally didn't inform you because I heard that some employees were abusing their power for personal gain. I wanted to see for myself what was happening. Plus, I'm not hurt, so there's no need to worry," Lin Dong reassured her with a smile.
He then gestured towards Yang Zhi and continued, "This man has been abusing his position to let his relatives enjoy free services, and he's been secretly training thugs to do his bidding. He's gotten quite out of hand. You'll need to address this."
Zhao Lee fixed Yang Zhi with a fierce glare.
Lin Dong's promotion of her to General Manager of Haorui was like a rebirth for her, endowing her with immense power and his utmost trust!
Determined to excel and repay Lin Dong's kindness, she feared any mishaps during his inspections. She never anticipated that an employee would commit such a blunder in Lin Dong's presence, effectively tarnishing her reputation!
For someone of Zhao Lee's stature, the expenses for drinks and entertainment were trivial, but being caught red-handed by Lin Dong was a blatant failure of her management, stripping her of all dignity!
If Lin Dong harbored any doubts, he could have stripped her of her managerial role right then and there!
She felt as though she was being cast into a pit of disloyalty and dishonor!
At that moment, Zhao Lee's gaze bore into Yang Zhi with such intensity that she seemed ready to tear him apart with her bare hands to release her frustration.
"Boss! The fault is mine. I'll handle it right away, and I assure you, this will not happen again," Zhao Lee promised, bowing deeply to Lin Dong.
"Mhm," Lin Dong responded with a nod.
He still trusted Zhao Lee greatly. Her previous initiative in organizing a staff meeting in Hsiao Ruloong's office had already demonstrated her loyalty and managerial competence.
Given that she was relatively new to the role, some oversights were understandable. However, Yang Zhi was a different story; he could not remain.
Seeing that Lin Dong bore no ill will towards her, Zhao Lee felt a surge of gratitude. She straightened up, teeth clenched, and addressed Yang Zhi, "Take him to the back and find out what else he's been up to!"
Four or five burly men emerged from the crowd, their strength evident. With a simple twist, they seized Yang Zhi.
Yang Zhi struggled desperately to escape their grasp, but to no avail. In a panic, he pleaded with Zhao Lee, "Manager Zhao, please don't do this. I admit my mistake. I won't dare do it again! I'm begging you on my knees, please spare me!"
His voice became piercingly sharp.
Zhao Lee had experienced her share of ups and downs in the industry, yet she had firmly secured her position as the General Manager of Haorui. She was certainly no saint!
After her promotion, she dealt with Hsiao Ruloong's loyalists with swift and brutal efficiency. Many of his once-devoted followers had mysteriously vanished without a trace.
Yang Zhi's fate, if he ended up in her hands, was predictable. He would be lucky to escape with his life, let alone without serious injury.
He would be fortunate to only suffer a lifelong disability.
Zhao Lee showed not an ounce of sympathy, her expression icy.
Yang Zhi quickly glanced at Lin Dong, about to plead for his forgiveness, when a burly man appeared out of nowhere with a rag, shoving it into his mouth, muffling his cries.
His voice was reduced to muffled groans.
Four or five hefty men dragged him towards an internal elevator, while the other kneeling underlings were also hauled to their feet and made to follow.
They were all frantically begging for mercy, but their pleas fell on deaf ears.
As the door shut, their muffled cries vanished into silence.
Lin Dong, hands in his pockets, remained emotionally unshaken.
These people had brought their fate upon themselves. Lin Dong didn't consider himself a bad person, but they had brazenly provoked him one too many times, crossing a line.
Now that they were taken away, he preferred to remain ignorant of their eventual fate.
He trusted Zhao Lee to manage the situation appropriately.
"Boss, would you like to head to the office now, or somewhere else? I can update you on the recent work," Zhao Lee said, standing respectfully by Lin Dong's side.
"No need. I have complete confidence in your management here. I'm just here to enjoy some time with friends today and don't want to get involved in too many things. Let's keep it low-key," Lin Dong replied with a casual smile.
After a moment's thought, Zhao Lee responded, "Alright. Enjoy yourself. I'll have Manager Xia take care of the accounts later."
A middle-aged man standing at a distance quickly nodded and bowed, saying, "Boss, I handle the external business. If you need anything, just let me know directly!"
Lin Dong gave a nod of acknowledgment and said, "Alright, that's all then. You all can get back to work. I'm going to return to my private room to have some fun."
"Okay, boss!"
Zhao Lee nodded and said respectfully, "Take care, boss!"
"Take care, boss!"
The Haorui executives all bowed and shouted in unison, their actions coordinated and impressive.
Lin Dong, with his hands in his pockets, walked toward the private room amid everyone's awed and respectful stares.
He took a step and suddenly remembered Suen Haoyang was still there. He turned to look at him.
Thud!
Suen Haoyang immediately knelt down.
He had just seen Zhao Lee, the general manager of Haorui, arrest his cousin and respectfully address Lin Dong as boss. The entire management team also lined up to call him boss.
This realization filled him with terror.
Only now did he grasp the full extent of Lin Dong's formidable identity!
Lin Dong was the boss of Haorui!
He was a figure with a net worth exceeding a billion, towering above his admired cousin!
And he had incited his cousin Yang Zhi to come and confront Lin Dong!
The thought alone sent chills down his spine.
How could his identity as a minor rich second generation with family assets of just a few million compare to Lin Dong?
Lin Dong could make him disappear in an instant if he so desired!
Suen Haoyang's legs turned to jelly with fear!
His voice quivering, he pleaded, "Lin... No, Dong! I don't want to be dealt with, please spare me! I was wrong, I'll never challenge you for Tian Meihui again! I'm less than a dog, a piece of trash, I'll slap myself as an apology!"
Slap! Slap! Slap!
Suen Haoyang frantically slapped his own face.
"Stop it, we're all here to have fun. Don't make it seem like I'm picking on you. Stand up and let's enjoy ourselves," Lin Dong interjected.
Suen Haoyang immediately ceased, looking at Lin Dong with gratitude. "Thank you, Dong! Thank you so much!"
Lin Dong inviting him to join in meant he wouldn't be taken away.
It was as if nothing had happened.
As for what became of Yang Zhi, Suen Haoyang couldn't care less. Yang Zhi was just a cousin; as long as he himself was safe, that was all that mattered.
"Alright, let's go."
Lin Dong promptly headed to the private room.
