Chapter 15 Oh my God

The next morning, Zhao Yanan got up early. After washing up, she heated a cup of milk and sipped it while reviewing reports in the work group chat.

Since the Zhao Group's troubles began, Qingya Media had been in a state of anxiety. Many employees speculated that Qingya Media would likely be affected as well; it was just a matter of time. Recently, the once bustling work group chat had grown much quieter, with only a few optimistic souls occasionally popping up. The overall work atmosphere in the company had become dismal, and even several long-term employees had started looking for new jobs.

This had caused the beautiful CEO considerable stress, and she had been unable to sleep well for several nights in a row. After finishing her breakfast, she drove to the company. Just before arriving, she received a call from her assistant, Xiaowei: "President Zhao, the new boss has arrived!" Zhao Yanan frowned and checked the time—8:30.What was that troublemaker doing arriving at the office so early? Was he really trying to make an impression as a new leader? With the employees already in a fragile state, if this annoying man caused any more trouble, it would be a real mess!The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became. She wished she could sprout wings and fly straight to the office. When she arrived, all the employees had already been gathered in the large conference room.Chu Yuxuan was lounging with his legs crossed, tapping idly on the table. When Zhao Yanan walked in, he smirked and said, "President Zhao, as the company's president, how can you be later than the employees?"Zhao Yanan retorted, "Company rules state that employees start work at 8:30, while supervisors and above start at 9:00.""Sounds a bit bureaucratic to me," Chu Yuxuan said with a somewhat malicious smile. After tapping the table again, he continued, "So here's the deal: starting tomorrow, employees will start work at 9:00, and supervisors and above will come in at 8:30 for a morning meeting."The employees below were stunned, exchanging bewildered glances. The management was also taken aback, unsure of what the new boss was up to."President Chu, we only have a weekly meeting; there's no need for a daily one," Zhao Yanan said coldly."Let's just consider it a breakfast gathering. You count the number of people, and I'll cover the cost.""We don't have a breakfast habit," Zhao Yanan replied without hesitation.The employees looked at each other, thinking that President Zhao was still formidable, seemingly ignoring the new boss altogether.Chu Yuxuan was a bit embarrassed by the rebuff. He quietly took out his phone and sent Zhao Yanan a WeChat message: "You don't give me face? It's hard for me to manage things like this... How about I announce our relationship? Being afraid of your wife isn't exactly embarrassing."After all, they had only been married for a few days, and the event had been attended by big shots. Even Gao Zhensheng, chairman of the Gao Group, hadn't been qualified to attend, let alone these ordinary people.Zhao Yanan glanced at her phone and then pulled out a chair and sat down. She said calmly, "Starting tomorrow, all supervisors and above will have morning meetings in the small conference room at 8:30."The employees: …Chu Yuxuan smiled with satisfaction and said, "So it's settled. Next, I have a few more announcements to make."Zhao Yanan furrowed her brows and gave Chu Yuxuan a warning look, worried he might pull more tricks.Chu Yuxuan completely ignored her and continued seriously, "First, no overtime will be allowed from now on. For departments that must work overtime, such as the PR department, artist management, and agents, overtime pay will be increased by 0.5 times. Also, no shifting of holidays to weekends; holidays should be taken as they are."Upon hearing this, the employees in the conference room looked at each other in disbelief. Could a capitalist really be this benevolent? The chances seemed as slim as being hit by a falling atomic bomb while walking down the street.Zhao Yanan's expression turned skeptical. She wondered what kind of tricks this playboy was up to.Chu Yuxuan continued, "Second, the administrative department will count the number of employees who have worked here for five years or more. Their salaries will be increased by 1,000, and the base salaries of security guards and cleaners will be increased by 500. Bonuses and performance pay will be raised by 5%.""Third, all employees, including cleaners and security guards, will have their social insurance and housing fund strictly implemented. If a direct relative encounters a serious illness or accident, the company will reimburse 60% of the medical expenses. Also, if direct children pass the college entrance exam with a score above the cutoff for top-tier universities, they will receive a reward of 50,000 yuan. And the most important thing: if they get into the National University of Defense Technology, they'll receive a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment in the city center!""Long live the boss!""D*mn, impressive!"The conference room erupted in excitement. Zhao Yanan looked at the employees, who had been anxious due to the Zhao family scandal but were now so excited, and felt a sense of relief. Her gaze towards Chu Yuxuan softened.Unexpectedly, this spoiled brat had such a commendable side? The conditions he promised were affordable for the company—salary increases were within the acceptable range, and rewards for children's college entrance exam results were targeted at older, lower-level employees. These employees mostly had only one child, and those who could score above the top tier were rare. So, the rewards would be few, and the most enticing benefit, the apartment, was unlikely to be claimed by many. As for reimbursing medical expenses, it was an unusual move for capitalists, but in terms of social responsibility, it would make for a good story. It might even earn the company a positive reputation and be more beneficial than costly.So, in the end, it was just salary increases, but it made the spoiled brat look passionate and assured everyone. It not only stabilized morale but also earned a lot of goodwill. A simple meeting established his authority in the company.Chu Yuxuan raised his hand, signaling for quiet. "I've improved your benefits a lot. But I have one more request.""When I arrived at the company this morning, I noticed a problem. You're all of Asian descent and speak Mandarin, so why does everyone have English names? I don't like this. In our country, unless necessary, we should use Chinese names. From today on, except for artists, everyone must abandon their English names. What's with the foreign names?""Don't think that having an English name makes you sophisticated. Confidence comes from national culture. People who don't love their own culture, especially those who are obsessed with foreign things, are not welcome in my company. If I hear you calling each other by foreign names again, I'll... I'll smack you!"Zhao Yanan: ...She didn't expect him to be serious for more than a few minutes. She didn't know that Chu Yuxuan's actions today were not just about securing the lower-level employees' livelihoods but had deeper intentions. The employees, hearing the term "smack," looked varied, but most seemed a bit odd. They had just thought that the new boss was a reliable young leader, but now he had suddenly shown a bit of his rogue side.At this moment, the conference room door was pushed open by a foreigner with explosive blonde hair and blue eyes. Upon seeing Chu Yuxuan, he excitedly waved his hand and said, "Hi! Steven!"The crowd turned to look at him and then simultaneously glanced back at Chu Yuxuan: Steven??Chu Yuxuan: ...After a moment of speechlessness, Chu Yuxuan said dryly, "I've lived abroad for nearly eight years. Isn't it normal to have an English name?"The crowd: ..."Well, you're the boss. Whatever you say goes."Chu Yuxuan cleared his throat and stared at the foreigner still waving at him at the door. He said, "Let's call it a day. Meeting adjourned."Once everyone had left the conference room, he beckoned the foreigner over, "Old Five, having fun ruining my plans?"Old Five, who didn't realize what he had done, blinked and asked, "What do you mean?"Chu Yuxuan sighed, "Nothing. Old Five, I just made a rule that the company won't use English names anymore. Don't call me Steven from now on."Old Five scratched his head, "You said that when there are outsiders, I'm not allowed to call you 'big brother' either...""Just call me Chu Boss," Chu Yuxuan said, pausing before adding, "Also, I thought of a Chinese name for you. It's... Chu Sheng. Remember it.""Chu Sheng? Life? Destiny?" Old Five excitedly held his head and said, "Oh my God! That's so meaningful! I love it!""Possibly... you mean 'like'?" Chu Yuxuan clarified."Yes! I like it! I like it!"Chu Yuxuan said seriously, "It's good that you like it. Just like it."Old Five smirked, "Oh my God! What a perceptive and beautiful girl. How about I take you out for dinner tonight?"The crowd: ...Chu Yuxuan stifled a laugh and led Old Five by the arm to his office, "Alright, I'll treat you to dinner tonight."He then took out a bank card from his pocket, handed it to Old Five, and said, "Go get a new hairstyle and tidy yourself up.""New hairstyle? What do you mean?" Old Five looked like he was eagerly learning."Buy some decent clothes and clean yourself up, okay?" Chu Yuxuan said patiently."Oh! My...""Don't bring up that 'bird god' again... After you tidy up, go to the Emerald Lake villa area. I had someone book a villa there last night. Go buy it, and we'll live there from now on.""Leave it to me! I'm very good at spending money!"