On Monday, Jingnan Group posted an announcement saying it would select outstanding talent from within the Light Vehicle Company to support corporate reform in the Southwest.
As soon as the announcement came out, the onlookers, who had already been restless, found even better material for gossip.
"I never thought Li Ye would actually back down. After all these years, Li Ye has never lowered his head to anyone."
"Exactly! I heard that Shang Bin called for a vote at the meeting today, and Li Ye immediately raised his hand in support. Shang Bin was practically dumbfounded."
"Alas, the situation is stronger than the man! Shang Bin, Weng Keming, and Dong Shan—that's already three votes. General Manager Ma's stance is unclear. Even if Li Ye and Old Meng oppose it, they can't stop the vote from passing."
"Hey, don't jump to conclusions so soon. I've watched Li Ye all the way through his rise. He's the type who yields to softness but not to force. The harder you push him, the less convinced he'll be.
Raising his hand in agreement on the surface doesn't mean he truly agrees. Setting everything else aside, just look at the people in First Branch Factory and their worship of Li Ye. Believe it or not, if Li Ye so much as hinted at it, not a single one of them would obey orders and head to the Southwest."
"Hiss, that's true. Those people in First Branch Factory really only recognize Li Ye."
"Hehe, success came through Xiao He and failure came through Xiao He. First Branch Factory recognizing only Li Ye might not be a good thing. Do you know how Nian Gengyao died? His subordinates recognized only Nian Gengyao, not the Emperor."
"Enough, enough. Where would an emperor come from? The Qing Dynasty has