This time, they flat-out bullied me. If I let them go just like that, everyone will think they can step on me.
I've got to establish my authority, no matter what.
The company is just getting on the right track, and this is the perfect opportunity to make an example out of them, "If you run, I'll have no choice but to ask Director Gu to have a good talk with your boss."
Upon hearing this, the group turned even paler, the leader plastering a sycophantic smile on his face, "Sister Huan, today's mess is all our fault. We were blinded by greed. Please, raise your noble hand and don't hold this against us."
After finishing his plea, he lifted his hand and slapped himself hard across the face several times.
"Offending me is not that easy to get away with, but I can show you a clear path." I spoke slowly, and upon seeing their hopeful eyes, I continued, "When Director Gu arrives, just cooperate and spill the beans about who's behind this, and he'll let you off quickly."