He invited all the landlords to have dinner together, intending to use generous rewards and feedback to persuade them to continue to increase rent costs and squeeze them out to the bottom of the sea.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was extremely tense.
Wei Peng sat on the main seat with a proud face, while the landlords sat around him.
He raised his glass, toasted to the landlords, and then said: "Dear landlords, thank you for your continued support of Laohai. Today, I want to discuss something with you."
He paused and continued: "Everyone knows that Laohaihai's business has been very booming recently, and their rents have also gone up. However, I think they can still pay higher rents! So, I hope everyone can continue to increase their rent costs. , let Lao Haidian feel some pressure."
An older landlord frowned: "Mr. Wei, we have cooperated with Laohaihai for many years, and we have always been peaceful. Now we have to raise the rent. Isn't it appropriate?"
"What's inappropriate?" On the other side, Li Debiao interjected: "In the business world, who doesn't want to make more money?"
"But isn't it a bit unethical to do this?" Another landlord said hesitantly.
"Morality?" Wei Peng sneered, "How much is morality worth? I have prepared generous rewards for each of you. As long as you continue to increase the rent, these will be yours!"
He clapped his hands, and a group of waiters came in with thick envelopes piled on the trays.
One landlord looked at those envelopes with greed in his eyes!
"Such money is really tempting."
"But will this cause trouble?" Some people are still worried.
"What are you afraid of?" Wei Peng said nonchalantly, "If they dare to have any objections to the bottom of the sea, I will make it impossible for them to survive here!"
For a moment, the table fell into silence.
Landlords, you look at me, I look at you, there is a fierce struggle going on in your heart.
Finally, someone broke the silence, it was Li Debiao!
"I agree with President Wei's suggestion."
He reached for an envelope, revealing a thick wad of banknotes.
"I agree too." Someone else echoed.
As more and more people expressed support, the atmosphere at the dinner table gradually became tense and heated.
Landlords began to discuss heatedly how to raise rents and how to distribute those generous rewards.
Their voices grew louder and more emotional.
"Mr. Wei, you are right!" A landlord was the first to express his position. "We should let Lao Haihai know that we are not easy to bully!"
"That's right!" Another landlord echoed, "We want them to know that we are the owners here!"
As a result, under Wei Peng's control, the rent continued to skyrocket.
There was dead silence in Laohai Company.
The employees walked in the corridor with solemn faces and did not communicate much with each other.
They all know that the company is going through an unprecedented crisis.
The lights in the corridor seemed dimmer than usual, and every corner was filled with a depressing atmosphere.
The employees gathered together in small groups. Their faces no longer had the smiles of the past, only frowns and heavy eyes.
There is a depressing atmosphere in the air that makes people breathless.
The employees didn't communicate much with each other. They either lowered their heads in thought or looked ahead blankly.
Occasionally someone spoke, but their voices were kept low, as if they were afraid of breaking the suffocating silence.
"Have you heard? We are closing two more stores!"
an employee whispered, disbelief in his voice.
"How is that possible? This is our cash cow!" Another person exclaimed, clenching his hands into fists.
"I've also heard that it seems that because the rent has skyrocketed, the company is now strapped for funds and has to make such a decision."
"Then what should we do? Will we be laid off?"
a young employee asked anxiously, panic flashing in her eyes.
"Who knows? The situation is very fluid right now."
An old employee sighed: "We can only do our job well and wait for the company's notice."
"I think the company should find a way to solve this problem instead of just closing stores."
A mid-level manager said, “We can negotiate with the landlord or look for other properties.”
"You said it's easy, is negotiating that easy?"
Someone retorted: "Besides, the market is so tight now, it's not easy to find suitable housing."
"Then we can't just give up! This is our hard work!" Someone else said excitedly.
"Everyone, stop arguing."
A voice suddenly sounded. It was Li Feng, the general manager of the company, who came over and said, "I know everyone is worried now, but please believe in the company and the leadership. We are actively looking for solutions and will definitely give you an explanation as soon as possible."
Li Feng's words relaxed the atmosphere in the corridor a little.
Employees, while still worried, at least see a glimmer of hope.
They started talking in low voices, exploring possible solutions.
Afterwards, Li Feng pushed open the door of Xia Ye's office with an anxious expression.
Xia Ye was immersed in a pile of documents. When he heard the door knock, he raised his head, his eyes showing majesty and calmness.
"Mr. Xia, are you looking for me?" Li Feng's tone revealed concern.
Xia Ye nodded and pointed to the chair opposite: "Sit down, Mr. Li, I know you have many questions now."
Li Feng sat down and took a deep breath: "Mr. Xia, I really don't understand why we have to close so many profitable stores? If we do this, the company will suffer huge losses."
Xia Ye did not answer immediately, but picked up a document and handed it to Li Feng: "Look at this."
Li Feng took the document, which contained an analysis of the company's recent financial status.
The more he looked at it, the more solemn his face became: "How could this happen? Those landlords... want to raise prices again?"
"this is the truth."
Xia Ye said calmly, "Our current situation is very difficult. We have no other better choice except closing the store and streamlining the team."
"However, this will make many employees unemployed." Li Feng said worriedly.
"I know."
Xia Ye nodded, stood up and said, "But we must do this. We cannot let the entire company fall into crisis. We must first protect the core of the company before we have a chance to stand up again."
Li Feng was silent for a moment, then raised his head: "Mr. Xia, I understand, and I will fully support your decision."
Xia Ye nodded and expressed satisfaction: "Very good, go down and prepare. I will announce this decision at tomorrow's regular meeting. In addition, you tell Chen Hong that we want to keep the store in the second district of the city. She is our We have to believe in her."
"Yes, Mr. Xia." Li Feng stood up and prepared to leave.
"And one more thing."
Xia Ye stopped him again, "Tell all employees that this crisis is faced by us together. As long as we unite as one, there will be no obstacles that we can't overcome. I will do my best to lead everyone through this difficulty." "
After Li Feng left, Xia Ye fell into deep thought again.
He knew that this decision would disappoint and dissatisfy many people, but he had to do it.
He has to think about the future of the company.
He believes that as long as everyone works together, fishing on the bottom of the sea will surely regain its vitality.
If his memory is correct, then that time will come soon...
