novelraw Chapter 376 - 192: Li Xiang Made the First Move (3)
Chapter 376 - 192: Li Xiang Made the First Move (3)
"I took leave in Hang City and rushed over here! It’s just not fair how you’re playing us!"
"It’s even worse for me—I came from Shuangqing. If I’d lost outright to my competitors, I’d have no regrets, but this kind of trickery is unacceptable. Puri has to give us an explanation."
"Yes! You must give us an answer, or we’ll make sure Puri can never hire people or cooperate with anyone in the industry again!"
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Seeing the situation getting out of hand, the HR manager quickly ran inside to fetch the Vice President, none other than Li Sheng’s mother, Chen Juan.
Li Sheng explained to everyone, "I just said it casually. I didn’t mention it to my mom; they were accepted purely based on their ability."
"Does anyone believe what you’re saying?"
"There’s a recording, yet you still try to deny it."
"Vice President of Puri Investment did give her future daughter-in-law an unfair advantage. What can we do about it?"
"The problem is that I’m not a beauty, otherwise I might’ve gotten an unfair advantage too."
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Jin Ming and Huang Xiaomin were furious. Clearly, they were admitted on their merits, but thanks to Li Sheng’s words, it’s turned into an unfair advantage scandal. How can you reason with that?
Chen Juan stepped out and waved her hand, signaling her son to leave quickly.
But the applicants were still heated and obviously weren’t going to let Li Sheng leave just like that.
They surrounded him in several circles, trapping him.
"He can’t leave! Today, Puri must give us an explanation!"
"Yeah! What’s so funny about tricking people into traveling far for an interview?"
"I took three days off believing in you, and this is how you treat us?"
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Chen Juan urgently explained, "Everyone, please calm down and listen to me. Our recruitment was fully fair, just, and transparent, and entirely based on everyone’s scores, admitting the top two. He is indeed my son, but he didn’t call me, didn’t message me. I don’t even know Jin Ming and Huang Xiaomin, nor did I speak with the HR department."
HR manager: "Yes, yes! There really wasn’t any cheating involved. Please don’t be misled by an unverified recording."
"The recording is crystal clear. We’re not deaf, we can hear that it was your son’s words!"
"Exactly! You’re deceiving us and still denying after being caught, showing no sign of apology. Puri Investment surely is impressive—bullying customers is one thing, but even job applicants?"
"We’ll just message people we know in the field and do a thorough advertising campaign for Puri Investment, giving everyone a fresh perspective on them."
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The commotion was so intense that Huang Nianming, Chairman of Puri Investment, came out.
"What’s going on here?" Huang Nianming asked.
The HR manager quickly narrated the events in detail, emphasizing that she ensured an open, fair, and equitable recruitment, but the Vice President’s son’s words ruined the recruitment and caused a major reputation crisis for the company.
Huang Nianming immediately flew into a rage, reprimanding, "Vice President Chen, what’s happening here? Is this what you’re doing in the company?"
Chen Juan hurriedly explained, "Chairman Huang, I genuinely didn’t communicate with the HR department. My son was just speaking casually; he never actually acted on it. Jin Ming and Huang Xiaomin succeeded purely based on their own merits, with absolutely no cheating involved."
The investment industry is so small, and if Puri Investment’s reputation is ruined, it will be difficult to recruit talented people in the future.
Huang Nianming decisively announced, "The recruitment results are void; a new hiring will be conducted! Vice President Chen, you will be deducted this month’s salary and your year-end bonus. If you refuse, then resign. If arbitration is needed, go directly to the legal department."
After speaking, Huang Nianming angrily turned around and left.
Actually, the other applicants intentionally made such a fuss; only then did they stand a chance.
Now they got what they wanted, each one had a pleased smile.
But their success makes Jin Ming and Huang Xiaomin miserable.
Stubbornly, the two decided to stop pursuing the job further.
"Li Sheng, I’m telling you directly in front of your mom that I’m not interested in you. I could be single for life, but I’ll never accept you! Please don’t bother me anymore, or I’ll call the police! Trash!" Jin Ming firmly rejected Li Sheng in the most humiliating way.
Huang Xiaomin, being implicated for no reason, was also upset and angry, saying, "You might be a rich second generation, but when a girl rebuffs you multiple times, why do you still shamelessly pursue her? You think it’s deep love and devotion? But your actions are causing trouble for others and are just disgusting in the eyes of others. Do you know? Ugh! Trash!"
Jin Ming and Huang Xiaomin left in anger.
Chen Juan looked both furious and embarrassed, glaring fiercely at her son.
Li Sheng looked awkward, wishing he could find a hole to hide in.
However, Li Sheng didn’t give up because of this; instead, he became more determined to win over Jin Ming.
If pursuing her properly doesn’t work, then he’ll use some strategies.
Damn, she’s just a woman, right?
There are plenty of ways to conquer her.
"Damn, I’m trying to court you properly, but you don’t appreciate it. Fine, then don’t blame me for being rude. A girl I fancy—I’ve never failed to get before. Just wait, the harsher your insults were, the harsher I’m going to mess with you! If I don’t make you submit in bed, I’m not going to be called Li!" Li Sheng thought to himself.
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Yang Chen followed Jin Ming and Huang Xiaomin out and quickly called out to them.
"Are you two interested in accepting a challenge? I’ll provide you two with ten million, and you have to double it through stock investments in the shortest time possible. If you can complete it within a month, I can offer a company where you can fully utilize your talents. Interested?" Yang Chen asked.