Zhang Chongyang, the finance manager, always behaves arrogantly, relying on his connections with certain unsavory societal members, and has considerable clout within the company. He never offends the big bosses of the management team. As for the junior employees? Hmph, who would dare provoke such a person.
Thus, Zhang Chongyang got used to doing whatever he pleased in the company privately.
Things like arriving late or leaving early were trivial to him.
Of course, he was extremely wary of President Ouyang; though she was a woman, the reputation of the Iceberg CEO had made countless people tremble in just one year.
Today, Zhang Chongyang was in an excellent mood; despite a sore back and weak legs due to the erotic massage the night before, he felt quite delighted.
It was nearly nine o'clock now, while the company's official start time was at eight-thirty.
When he arrived at the check-in spot, Zhang Chongyang completely ignored the security guard on duty, ready to enter the elevator.
Usually, the little security guards would tremble upon seeing him.
But today seemed a bit unusual.
"Director Zhang, please clock in," the security guard hurriedly reminded.
There was no choice; this was instructed by Brother Lin. The guard was new and unfamiliar with the intricate social structures within the company.
Wang Dajun, who was passing by, immediately hid in a dark corner.
With a smirk, Wang Dajun thought to himself: "Hmph, so ambitious yet so fragile, the new security guard is doomed."
Suddenly, Wang Dajun thought of something very important; if this newcomer let a latecomer like Zhang Chongyang in, it meant not adhering to the company's policies.
Since this newcomer was one of Lin Hai's men, if he could somehow amplify this incident and play it as a "double standard", and then pin the blame of neglecting duty on Lin Hai, even the CEO would have to dismiss him due to the rules.
"Hehe," Zhang Chongyang snickered coldly, ignoring the security guard's words and headed straight for the elevator.
"Director Zhang, please clock in."
The security guard stopped Zhang Chongyang.
The security guard's voice rang out again.
"Ah! This security guard is too naive, it's over," the receptionist thought helplessly, this will definitely offend Zhang Chongyang.
Zhang Chongyang turned around in confusion, seemingly surprised that a mere security guard dared to block him.
"What is it?" Zhang Chongyang felt puzzled, thinking to himself, who am I? Even Wang Dajun wouldn't dare to stop me, I can't be bothered with a small security guard, how could he catch my attention?
"Director Zhang, you need to clock in when entering or exiting the company; this is President Ouyang's rule," the security guard answered calmly.
He was already late, and clocking in meant recording the tardiness.
Zhang Chongyang frowned and coldly said, "What did you say just now? I didn't hear it clearly."
"Director Zhang, you need to clock in," the security guard naively replied.
"Hehe, repeat that again, I didn't hear clearly, clock in what?"
Zhang Chongyang showed a playful smile.
A small security guard dares to challenge me? He must be tired of living.
"Director Zhang, you need to clock in for work, this is President Ouyang's rule; Brother Lin also instructed me about this."
"Brother Lin? What Brother Lin?" Zhang Chongyang scoffed.
"Brother Lin is Lin Hai," Xiaobao said naively once again.
In the shadows, Wang Dajun revealed a smile.
It seems that this time Lin Hai is going to offend Director Zhang Chongyang.
When the time comes, just watch and see how Lin Hai handles this rather tricky situation.
"Oh, Lin Hai... I have some impression." Zhang Chongyang suddenly recalled that sometime ago, Young Master Xiao instructed him to give a hard time to a newbie security guard, it seems it was this guy.
"Right, you are doing very well, young man, keep it up," Zhang Chongyang finished speaking just as the elevator doors opened and he was about to step in, but a hand held back the elevator door.
Following the arm, Zhang Chongyang saw it was the security guard, furrowed his eyebrows, somewhat annoyed he asked, "Foolish boy, what are you trying to do?"
Zhang Chongyang's tone was very angry and quite displeased, his eyes wide open, his voice fierce.
"Director Zhang, please sign in for checking in," the security guard said persistently.
"I say, boy, are you blind?" Zhang Chongyang snorted coldly and shouted angrily.
"Me, Director Zhang, I..." The security guard clearly didn't expect an executive of the company to speak in such a tone, he was quite flustered, being a newcomer after all.
"Hmph, a mere security guard dares to block my way, gotten bold, haven't you?" Zhang Chongyang, seizing the opportunity, was relentless, thinking to himself, what the hell is Lin Hai up to, even his subordinates dare to trouble me, are they seeking death?
At the same time, he thought this novice security guard must be a meek type.
Dealing with such meek security guards, Zhang Chongyang boasted about having crafty ways to torment him.
"Boy, get out of the way immediately."
"But, Director Zhang, signing in is a rule set by President Ouyang…" the security guard continued naively, thinking he hadn't done anything wrong.
"After saying that, Zhang Chongyang sinisterly uttered, "Don't even mention you, even your master Wang Dajun wouldn't dare to talk to me , don't use President Ouyang to pressure me. Try blocking me again?"
From the shadows, Wang Dajun saw this scene, knowing his plan had succeeded; the conflict between Lin Hai and Zhang Chongyang had intensified, the next step would be Lin Hai offending others to the extent of being unable to move an inch in the company, ultimately being forced out.
Not far away, a receptionist saw this scene and inwardly exclaimed it was bad.
"It's over, this new security guard has offended Zhang Chongyang."
"No, I must find a way to inform Brother Lin."
The receptionist always felt Lin Hai was keeping a low profile and was quite nice to her, if she could leverage this opportunity to shine, maybe Brother Lin would entrust her with greater responsibilities, or perhaps…
Just then, the receptionist suddenly spotted Fan Jian, her spirits lifted.
It wasn't good for her to go too far, so it was best to tell Fan Jian to inform Brother Lin.
After all, she still needed to work and live in the company, being too conspicuous might bring Zhang Chongyang's grudge if he saw her, she was just a receptionist, in no position to compete against such a director-level figure.
"Boy, try blocking me again."
After saying that, Zhang Chongyang roughly pushed the security guard.
After pushing, he snorted coldly, "Boy, are you blind? How dare you push me!"
This deceitful and tricky maneuver was undoubtedly venomous.
In the shadows, Wang Dajun was also secretly smirking; this time it was as if Lin Hai had indirectly deeply offended Zhang Chongyang. Considering Zhang Chongyang's arrogant and domineering personality, even if Lin Hai personally came to apologize, it would likely be difficult to resolve this conflict.
Once Zhang Chongyang uses his social connections and resources, if he escalates the issue, even if Lin Hai isn't fired, he would face attacks and revenge from some thugs in society, then, he would have to be hospitalized, and not even President Ouyang could save him, thinking about it even brings a bit of joy.