Yinghai Group, Chairman's Office.
Secretary Don had been chatting idly with Wang Yan when she saw Huang Lillin, drenched in sweat, hurrying in with panicked little steps.
Seeing that Huang Lillin had no intention of stopping to wait for an announcement, she quickly stood and walked to the door. "General Manager Huang, the chairman is resting!"
"Oh, I came to beg the chairman to spare my life. I'm afraid he won't be here. Secretary Don, please don't block me. This is a matter of life and death."
As he spoke, Huang Lillin went around Secretary Don, pushed open the door, and walked in.
Inside the office, Zhao Xiankun sat on the sofa with his eyes closed, resting while an opera played on his phone.
Hearing the commotion, he opened his eyes and looked over, only to see Huang Lillin wearing a fawning, doglike grin as he trotted over.
Zhao Xiankun waved a hand. Secretary Don, standing at the door, understood and dutifully closed it. She then returned to her desk and picked up her phone.
"Huang Lillin is here. He barged straight into the chairman's office, groveling so hard he's practically about to kneel."
"Normal. Everyone bows and scrapes for someone else. There's always someone higher up."
Wang Yan's reply appeared on the screen. Secretary Don's lips curled up slightly as she happily continued chatting, gossiping about how this matter would ultimately end...
Meanwhile, in the office, Huang Lillin sat on a single-seater sofa, craning his neck as far out as he could, hoping to get closer to Zhao Xiankun.
"Chairman, I was wrong! Terribly wrong!" He did not waste a single word.
Zhao Xiankun gave an "Mm," as though he did not understand. "What did you do wrong?"
"I shouldn't have taken the company's money. I shouldn't have disobeyed