2 First target to be eradicated

After what felt like a long time, but was only a few seconds, Jing Lihua said.

"I know, it was not your purpose, Yang Mi. I was just explaining to you your colleagues' perspective. Since you are young and ambitious, you should keep in mind formulating good relationships with your seniors is important too. But since, she prioritized the company's over your personal profit, even though it was not your motive, I won't forget this act of yours."

"As for the upcoming revolt, I understand your concerns. But please take in mind that since I took such strict steps, I must have expected this outcome. And since I expected this outcome, I might have a method to counter it."

'This President... She is really something.' Yang Mi was bewitched.

"You may now leave." Jing Lihua's smile became even more pronounced as she said.

"Y-Yes, President." Only now, Yang Mi realized she had been staring at her President longer than normal. Blushing furiously, she fled the office.

Once the door closes, Jing Lihua broke her professional stance and laughed lightly. "That Yang Mi... really..."

With a genuine smile. Jing Lihua busied herself with details of the ongoing projects. 

The evening had arrived when Mei Xiu brought Jing Lihua a cup of freshly made coffee.

"President Jing. There is a problem..."

Jing Lihua paused reading the documents. "What now?"

"The head of our finance department... he suddenly resigned."

"Reasons?"

"He declined to state. And simply wrote 'Personal Problems'"

"Do you have any idea why he resigned?" Jing Lihua glanced up at Mei Xiu.

After some hesitation, Mei Xiu said. "No President."

'Mei Xiu, is it really because you don't know that it was Su Liwei behind this... Or is it because you don't want to implicate Su Liwei in front of me?' Jing Lihua thought with dejection.

"Fine then." Jing Lihua closed her documents. "Since this is an important position, we will run interviews tomorrow for the spot."

Jing Lihua dismissed Mei Xiu. She recalled for what specific 'personal reasons' their ten years serving Financier resigned. 

'Alas! The last financial department head was a loyal subject. He had only resigned because he was forced by Su Liwei. I... had dragged behind a step and failed to provide him security and keep him in the company. But... Not everything is lost. Since I know what is Su Liwei's next move is going to be. I can still be at advantage'

The next day.

Jing Lihua had expected a revolt. But it felt like Wang Jianglin had not yet stirred enough waves to cause a tsunami. 

The day went normally.

Most of the time, Jing Lihua reviewed and updated the company's policies and brought reforms. 

After finishing the policies, Jing Lihua opened the drawer and grabbed out the detailed profiles of those five people that were her target.

The first name was Heng Huizhong.

"The family master of the Heng household. Other than the Tang family, he had the major shares in the overall conglomerate. In my last life, he was the major chess piece in Su Liwei's game. Heng Huizhong, since you were the first one to wag your tail in front of Su Liwei last time, you would be the first one I eradicate this time."

Later that day, candidates started to arrive at her office for interviews. 

"Zhang Min... So you are the one recommended by Mr. Jing?" Jing Lihua briefly glanced at the recommendation letter. Zhang Min was the third candidate Jing Lihua interviewed.

Jing Lihua had sent back others after hearing just two to three lines from them.

"Yes, President." The middle-aged man had a harmless, amiable smile. "President already knew about me. Did the President's father mention me?"

"Of course he did. He took a long time praising your competency and loyalty"

Jing Lihua's eyes were like a pool of cold water. Her face was masked with nonchalance.