Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 435: Chapter 433 You Are a Traitor

In the meeting room of Bai’s Group.

The entire meeting room was densely packed with people, including Lin Qianru, Xue Man, Lin Yao, and most of the mid- to high-level employees of Bai’s Group. Standing at the front of the meeting room, one could almost see the dense crowd of people below.

The entire meeting room buzzed with noise; everyone was discussing fervently. However, some keenly sensitive individuals felt a repressive atmosphere spreading throughout the room, making it difficult to breathe, as if a storm was about to break.

Bai’s Group had not held such a grand meeting for a long time, except for the annual meetings. Now that Bai Zhiqing had chosen this time to hold a meeting for all staff members, it was clear that something significant was about to happen.

It was very likely due to the Tianhe Resort project!

Thinking of this, some members of Bai’s Group management could not help but shiver. They had heard rumors that the confidential plan devised by Bai Zhiqing had been leaked. She was ambushed midway, clearly someone had disclosed the information to a rival company to stop Bai Zhiqing from attending the project bidding. If it was a coincidence, it would be one thing, but if not, there could be only one explanation: there was a traitor within the top management of Bai’s Group.

Moreover, Bai Zhiqing likely had evidence, otherwise, she wouldn’t have convened an all-staff meeting.

Lin Yao, standing at the front of the meeting room, sweeping his gaze around, showed no change in facial expression, but his heart was filled with rage. He had never expected his foolproof plan to fail, that Zhang Group failed to ambush Bai’s Group, and that Bai’s Group had secretly collaborated with Lin Group in Jin City to successfully secure the Tianhe Resort project, which was entirely beyond his expectations.

Even with raging anger in his heart, Lin Yao’s face remained unchanged. He secretly speculated about Bai Zhiqing’s purpose in convening the all-staff meeting.

Just then, as if given a command, everyone suddenly stood up and looked towards the door, respectfully calling out, ”Good day, Mr. Bai.”

”Please, everyone, sit down!”

Bai Zhiqing walked in from outside, her face expressionless and exuding an icy demeanor. Her cold eyes swept over everyone before she took her seat.

Seeing Bai Zhiqing’s demeanor, some who had guessed the purpose of the all-staff meeting felt a surge in their hearts and immediately understood. Bai Zhiqing was once again wielding the executioner’s ax, someone was about to be cut down—they just didn’t know who the unfortunate soul would be.

Thinking this, everyone trembled; they immediately focused their gaze, their breath, and their minds, quietly sitting on their chairs. This was not a situation they could withstand. Once caught, being thrown out was the best outcome; if labeled a corporate spy, their lives would indeed be over.

Few companies dare to hire a corporate spy, especially in their management; one problem in management can deliver a fatal blow to a company.

Bai Zhiqing stood at the front of the podium, slowly sweeping her gaze over the entire meeting room. The aura of a strong woman emanated from her, overwhelming the others, making it hard for them to breathe.

”I won’t beat around the bush. Our company’s success in securing the Tianhe Resort project could not have been achieved without the help of everyone present. I hereby announce a ten percent salary increase this month for all staff, and additional rewards based on the effort of different departments, which Secretary Lan will deliver to each department later. Here, I, Bai Zhiqing, thank all of you for your strong support. Bai’s Group has grown from nothing to become one of the most renowned groups in Modu, and that could not have been possible without your help. This, Bai Zhiqing remembers clearly—but...”

Hearing this, everyone’s hearts tightened, instantly understanding that Bai Zhiqing’s initial words were probably just a preamble. The real issue was next.

”However, there is something that has deeply disappointed me—that there appears to be a traitor in our company, who disclosed all our arrangements to a rival company, even revealing our company’s bidding strategies to them. He wanted to see the efforts we have prepared for months come to nothing. This is a disgrace for Bai’s Group, a disgrace that can never be erased.”

As soon as Bai Zhiqing finished speaking, the entire meeting room erupted into noise. If before, they were only suspecting that someone betrayed the company, now it was a confirmed fact.

”Mr. Bai, tell me, who exactly is the traitor? Damn it, I’ll kill him alive.”

”The damned traitor, he wants to ruin all our hard work, don’t let me find out who it is.”

”Mr. Bai, tell us, which bastard is the traitor? How has Mr. Bai treated us? How has Bai’s Group treated us? Everyone knows it well. Whoever that bastard is, step forward, I’ll cut him down.”

Everyone was filled with righteous indignation, demonstrating their loyalty. Some of those with a hot temper even slapped the table and rolled up their sleeves, ready to fight.

A traitor is despised wherever they are.

Everyone’s eyes were filled with anger. They had worked hard for months to ensure Bai’s Group successfully won the Tianhe Resort project and truly step into the ranks of leaders in Modu’s business circle. If Bai’s Group won, they won; their salaries and benefits would definitely double.

If Bai’s Group failed, their salaries would not have doubled, and they might have even faced layoffs. If they were laid off, where could they find a company that offered a similar treatment to Bai’s Group? It was well known that Bai’s Group had always offered top industry remuneration, otherwise countless people wouldn’t seek to join Bai’s Group.

Blocking someone’s livelihood is akin to slaying their parents – how could such deep-seated enmity not lead to anger?

Lin Yao sat next to Bai Zhiqing, and as he heard the others howl, a scornful sneer passed through his eyes. What if he was a traitor? Who could do anything to him? He had acted without anyone being the wiser; who could really touch him? If it weren’t for Bai Zhiqing and Bai’s Group, he would have taken the money and enjoyed himself abroad a long time ago.

”Mr. Bai, tell me who the traitor is, and I’ll immediately take the security guards to send him to the police station. This kind of garbage is a disgrace to Bai’s Group.”

Xue Man stood up, his voice full of rage.

”Yes, Mr. Bai, tell us who the traitor really is.”

”Mr. Bai, tell me, and I will teach that bastard a harsh lesson.”

The others chimed in, now was the time to show their loyalty; none could afford to fall behind.

”Quiet.”

A cold shout rang out, and suddenly the entire conference room fell silent, all eyes turning towards Bai Zhiqing.

”I know who the traitor is. Bai Zhiqing always distinguishes between public and private matters. Considering the contributions you have once made to the company, if you step forward and resign voluntarily, I can treat this as though it never happened and will not involve the police. Otherwise, don’t blame me, Bai Zhiqing, for disregarding past affection.”

The whole meeting room was silent, no one spoke, everyone’s eyes scanning their colleagues, waiting for the traitor to reveal himself.

The meeting room was so quiet that even breathing sounds were distinctly audible.

”So, no one is stepping forward? Since that’s the case, don’t blame me for being heartless.”

Ten minutes later, Bai Zhiqing spoke again, her eyes cold to the extreme, her gaze like a sharp sword piercing towards Lin Yao: ”Lin Yao, won’t you stand up and admit it? You are the traitor within the company, you were the one who called Zhang Group, informed them of our temporarily chosen route, and revealed our bid’s bottom line for this tender. Am I right?”

Bai Zhiqing’s words were like a bomb thrown into a lake, setting off turbulent waves.

”Lin Yao, no way! Isn’t Lin Yao the Vice President of Bai’s Group? How could it be him?”

”Incredible, it’s truly unbelievable. Hasn’t he always been loyal to Bai’s Group? How could he betray Bai’s Group? Mr. Bai, could there be a mistake?”

”It’s Lin Yao who betrayed the company secrets; this is just too unthinkable. It’s fortunate that it was discovered early. Any later, and Bai’s Group might have changed hands.”

”You know a person’s face, not their heart, who could have known Lin Yao would turn out to be a traitor. Now that the Chairman has spoken, there must be solid evidence.”

The people around were whispering intensely, their gazes falling on Lin Yao, some believing, some disbelieving, and some skeptical. Yet, everyone knew that if it truly was Lin Yao who had betrayed Bai’s Group, then the situation was indeed grave.

Some who had been close to Lin Yao’s circle now had changing expressions. Although they had never betrayed Bai’s Group, they had been too close to Lin Yao. If Bai Zhiqing decided to clean house at Bai’s Group, their chances of being part of the management in their lifetime were likely over.

Hearing the surrounding whispers, Lin Yao’s complexion changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure, with a faint smile on his lips. He had never left any traces in his actions; even his phone and bank card were unregistered foreign cards. He did not believe Bai Zhiqing could find any evidence against him. Perhaps this was just to bluff him, admitting it now would be like falling into a trap.

”Lin Yao, don’t you want to explain to everyone why you would betray Bai’s Group?”

Bai Zhiqing’s voice was harsh, her eyes coldly fixed on Lin Yao, sharp as knives, as if they could see through someone’s heart.

Watching Bai Zhiqing’s gaze, Lin Yao stood up, his voice solemn: ”Mr. Bai, I don’t know where you heard that Lin Yao is the traitor. Since I joined Bai’s Group, I have always been loyal, never doing anything to harm the company. If you say Lin Yao is a traitor, you can call the police to investigate, but I hope you remember one thing, Mr. Bai: Lin Yao has always been innocent and upright, never afraid of any investigations.”