Chapter 36

Actually, a salary increase is justified, but such a large increase is terrifying.

As the executive vice president, Li Meiqin basically manages the entire Dashing Group, while Lu Chengwen is only responsible for overall decision-making.

In short, when the boss says he wants to spend money, she must step up and play the bad guy.

When the boss says he wants to raise salaries, she must oppose it!

This is Li Meiqin's management experience over the years, as well as her personal strategy.

First, she must always make her stance clear: I am on the boss's side, and I must save him money.

Second, if the boss insists on raising salaries, her opposition will highlight his noble character and great love for his employees even more.

Therefore, Li Meiqin's reputation within the group is not good; all employees curse her for being in cahoots with the boss.

Nonsense, my annual salary of over ten million is given by the boss. If I don't stand with him and help the employees demand benefits and salary increases every day... why would he keep me around?

I am the boss's dirty glove; the boss is the good guy, and I am the one who does the dirty work.

But today, Lu Chengwen didn't consult her before the meeting and directly proposed it, which caught her off guard.

Li Meiqin stood up, pushed her glasses, and said, "Mr. Lu, I am the vice president of the group. You didn't consult me on this matter before announcing it, which makes it very difficult for me. Why don't you give me some time to discuss it with the finance department and the cost accounting team, and come up with a specific plan..."

"You do need to have a meeting," Lu Chengwen said. "The discussion should focus on how to quickly implement my decision. Notify the public relations department to inform all employees of the group. This must be implemented by the end of the month."

Everyone looked at Li Meiqin.

Here, you are the second in command after him. Continue, I want to see how long you will be his lackey.

"But the specific salary increase can't just be decided on a whim; it needs to go through..."

Lu Chengwen smiled and said, "Meiqin, you've worked too hard these past two years."

"For Mr. Lu and Dashing Group, it's not hard work."

"Right," Lu Chengwen said. "So, your annual salary will be doubled. Keep up the good work."

Li Meiqin's eyes widened in surprise, unable to believe her boss could be so generous.

Lu Chengwen continued, "As for the salary increases for the other senior executives, you decide."

Lu Chengwen walked up to her and lightly patted her shoulder, "Don't try to save me money."

Li Meiqin was stunned by Lu Chengwen's series of moves, "Mr. Lu, this is a big decision, we should reconsider..."

A senior executive immediately stood up and led the applause, "Everyone, let's applaud for Mr. Lu!"

The entire meeting room erupted in thunderous applause, with praise echoing continuously.

"Mr. Lu is so powerful and majestic!"

"We are determined to share the glory and fate of Dashing Group!"

"I will be loyal and never have a second heart!"

"Mr. Lu is truly a conscientious boss, a righteous and benevolent leader!"

Li Meiqin frowned, realizing that these people didn't want her to speak and were using applause and praise to solidify the decision.

She narrowed her eyes, looking at Lu Chengwen, who was enjoying the adoration of the crowd, and her mind raced.

What is this person planning to do!?

This is too abnormal!

Is there something I overlooked? Is he planning a major reshuffle?

First, he wins over the hearts of the people, then uses high salaries to stabilize me, and then chooses a new vice president?

I was planning to take a team and start my own business, but with this, my plan is dead in the water.

I was so meticulous; he couldn't have gotten any information!

He wouldn't just hand out so much money for no reason; there must be a problem!

Li Meiqin's heart was filled with despair.

She had already talked to several vice presidents and senior managers and had built her own excellent team over the years.

She was planning to take them all and start her own business.

But now, she was left alone.

All those who had agreed to go with her now avoided her gaze, clearly thinking, "Why leave to start a revolution when I can stay in Dashing and enjoy a high salary? Are you crazy?"

But... Lu Chengwen gave her the authority to determine the salary increases for all senior executives.

What does this mean!?

Li Meiqin, who had something to hide, was already racking her brain with over a hundred thoughts.

Her palms were sweating, and she could sense a major storm brewing in Dashing Group, no, it had already begun!

Lu Chengwen accepted the handshakes, hugs, and thanks from the various executives...

He smiled on the surface but was inwardly annoyed:

"Is this amount of money really so exciting for you?"

"Damn, it's not over yet? Men, stop coming over, you're almost bald, why not just shave your head?"

"Damn, shaking hands and hugging men all day, it's so unpleasant, I like beautiful women!"

Jiang Shihan beside him giggled.

Lu Chengwen turned to look at her, "What are you laughing at? This salary increase doesn't include you."

Jiang Shihan pouted, "Mr. Lu is bullying me."

Li Meiqin was even more surprised.

Jiang Shihan was actually flirting with Lu Chengwen?! She usually tried to avoid him. What's going on with these people today?

Is Jiang Shihan always one of Lu Chengwen's confidants? If so, this girl is terrifying, enduring so much gossip in the workplace, and she is the one who is in cahoots with Lu Chengwen.

Have we all been played?

Lu Chengwen walked up to Li Meiqin, and she immediately smiled.

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"Want a hug?"

Li Meiqin immediately opened her arms and hugged her boss with a smile, thinking, "Please don't touch my butt in front of so many people, I beg you!"

But Lu Chengwen stopped at a polite, respectful hug, expressing only a professional level of intimacy.

This made Li Meiqin even more anxious.

Oh no! He's no longer interested in me? He didn't even take the chance to touch my butt!

This is a bad sign!

It means he is already tired of me and knows I am a traitor, so he is just being superficially friendly!

Li Meiqin awkwardly smiled and clapped with everyone else.

Lu Chengwen returned to his seat, sitting in his boss's chair, feeling like a king:

"Alright, everyone back to your seats, I have another important announcement."

Everyone returned to their seats, still unable to hide their excitement.

Lu Chengwen gestured to Jiang Shihan, who started a slideshow.

"The image you see is our South District shantytown renovation project. The progress is less than 30%, and the previous developers have all fled. I plan to take it over and continue."

Li Meiqin turned her head, looking at Lu Chengwen as if he were a ghost.

She was completely baffled.

What is this person doing today!?

The shantytown renovation project! The government has discussed it multiple times, and we have always politely declined, citing difficulties and refusing to get involved.

But today, her boss wants to take on this project!?

This is a money-losing project with a very complex situation. A slight misstep could lead to bankruptcy.

Li Meiqin quickly said, "Mr. Lu, this project is a minefield, extremely dangerous. It is time-consuming, resource-intensive, and involves many stakeholders. It's already a failed project, and no one would touch it without a specific assessment. The four major families in Xuecheng have repeatedly refused the government's request to take it over. We..."

"I know, I know everything."

Lu Chengwen drew out his words, still basking in the glory of being a "king," and said confidently:

"Great wealth comes with great risk! You can't catch a wolf without risking your child, you can't catch a thug without risking your wife, you can't... right?"

The executives looked at each other, all confused.

This is a question that doesn't even need to be thought about from a professional perspective.

Any rational, intelligent person would not take on this project. It's like throwing money into a fire, with no way out.

But Lu Chengwen seemed very determined.

Seeing that no one was speaking, Lu Chengwen slapped the table, "It's decided! Don't worry, this time I am making the decision alone. You are only responsible for execution. If there are any losses, I will bear them. Shihan!"

"Mr. Lu."

"Record today's meeting and archive it. If I blame anyone in the future, everyone can use today's record to hold me accountable."

"Yes."

Lu Chengwen smiled, "Now, everyone can relax, right?"

"Mr. Lu, you have the decisiveness of a king!"

"Mr. Lu, your vision is sharp, seeing business opportunities that we cannot. We will do our best to execute and fully support you!"

"Mr. Lu, your foresight and decisiveness are unmatched. Our wisdom is shallow, and we can only follow your lead!"

"Mr. Lu, you're awesome!"

"Mr. Lu, you're the best!"

Lu Chengwen sat in his chair, smugly swiveling, noticing that Li Meiqin was silent.

"Meiqin, why aren't you speaking?"

Li Meiqin felt like she was being roasted on a fire.

"Mr. Lu, have I done something wrong? You... if you have something to say, please speak directly."

Li Meiqin was certain that Lu Chengwen knew about her plans. This project was clearly meant to torment her.

But how exactly he would torment her, given his character, she didn't know and didn't dare to think.

Lu Chengwen, unaware of her thoughts, looked at everyone and saw that they were all supporting him because of the salary increase and the assurance that they wouldn't be held responsible.

Lu Chengwen smiled, "I know, I haven't given you a good impression before."

"No, no, Mr. Lu is a good person, and we are all very grateful."

"Yes, yes."

"Don't lie to me." Lu Chengwen stood up:

"I have a few hobbies."

Lu Chengwen began to speak:

"First, I love money. I can never have enough, and I wish I could put all the world's money in my pocket."

Everyone laughed, it was a true statement.

"Second, I love beautiful women. Whether young or mature, sexy or cute, I love them all!"

Everyone smiled knowingly, finding Lu Chengwen's words particularly amusing today.

Lu Chengwen continued, "Third, I love my family."

Lu Chengwen slapped the table, "So, I want you to make money, I want you to be able to date women, and I want you to be able to take care of your families! So, salary increase, big projects! Any problems?"

Everyone shouted in unison, "We will follow Mr. Lu's lead! We will firmly execute Mr. Lu's great decision!"

Lu Chengwen smiled and pointed at Li Meiqin, "Meiqin, you will personally oversee this project. I have one requirement: the contract must be signed within a week!"

Li Meiqin clenched her fists under the table, looking at Lu Chengwen, completely baffled.