Chapter 126 Forget it, cut yourself off

In just one morning, the news that the legal team was going to lay off employees had spread throughout the company.

Xiao Zhang: "Brother Fang, I started working with you in 2010. No credit but hard work, please don't lay me off."

Xiao Guo: "Brother Fang, I heard that you have moved to a new home and I have always wanted to visit you. Do you think it will be convenient today?"

Xiaomei: "Brother Fang, a new bar has opened in Houhai recently, which is quite good. I want to go tonight. Can you accompany me?"

…

In the afternoon, similar WeChat messages never stopped appearing on Fangyuan’s mobile phone.

"Old Qiao, are you free?"

Having little experience in this area, Fangyuan decided to listen to Qiao Weidong's opinion, and the two made an appointment to meet at a restaurant near Fangyuan's company.

"What's wrong with you? It's rare to see you like this now. I have to take a photo of you as a souvenir."

Fangyuan is an optimistic person with a constant smile on his face; it is indeed rare to see him frown.

"Don't mention it, I'm in trouble..."

Then Fangyuan and Qiao Weidong started to pour out their bitterness.

"That's a good thing. You've got an advantage and behaved well. Then Mr. Yang will promote you."

"Deputy Legal Director, he can be considered a promotion."

"Just get promoted. As for the life and death of other people, what does it have to do with you? It's the company that wants to lay off employees, it's not you who said it wants to lay off employees."

This matter seems very simple to Qiao Weidong.

"But Mr. Yang asked me to make a layoff list, and all my subordinates knew about it. Do you think he was deliberately trying to punish me?"

Fangyuan had this suspicion because the news spread too quickly.

"He is giving you an opportunity to establish your prestige, so don't be ignorant of what is good and what is bad;

You have the power of life and death, a power that ordinary legal directors don’t have. Didn’t you also say that as soon as the news spread, your group of people rushed to flatter you?

Cut off five of them, and the ones you keep will definitely be grateful to you."

As a boss, Qiao Weidong sees things at a different level than Fangyuan, an employee.

"Then who do you think I should cut?"

This is the question Fangyuan really wants to ask Qiao Weidong.

"Bring your cell phone, I'll give you some advice." Qiao Weidong planned to decide whether they should stay or go based on the WeChat content they sent to Fangyuan.

"This Xiao Zhang must be laid off. He has become qualified just because he has been with you for a long time.

This Xiao Guo is a bit interesting, to be determined;

Xiaomei? Fangyuan, this Xiaomei is a girl, right? Hong Guoguo hinted, are you going tonight?"

Qiao Weidong took the opportunity to joke.

"Xiao Zhang is my apprentice, no one can cut him off; Xiao Guo is indeed a bit naughty, but he just bought a house, so it is understandable that he feels pressure and wants to get close to me."

"What about Xiao Mei? What is your relationship with this Xiao Mei?

Men become bad when they have money. You just have some money and your guts come out?

Then I have to talk to Tong Wenjie, after all we are brothers and I can’t let you make mistakes."

Qiao Weidong said, "I am doing it for you."

"Xiaomei's family background is not good, her parents favor sons over daughters, and she has a very cheating brother, so it's not easy."

"Then everyone can't cut it if they work together. Otherwise, you can cut it yourself."

Qiao Weidong just complained casually, but Fangyuan really listened.

"It would be a good idea to cut myself off."

After speaking, Fangyuan nodded seriously.

"Are you stupid? You have worked hard for more than ten years and finally reached the position of legal director. You can cut yourself off and you are not afraid that your Tong Wenjie will fight you."

Seeing that Fangyuan didn't look like he was joking, Qiao Weidong quickly reminded him.

"I'll just talk about it casually, just talk about it casually."

Although Fangyuan said this, his heart was obviously moved, and that night he asked Tong Wenjie about her.

"Alas, this man is always unhappy in all kinds of ways when he reaches middle age."

"If you have something to say, go to bed early if you have nothing else to do. Who can I show you my sighs this night?"

Don’t you understand your husband, Tong Wenjie?

"Honey, didn't I tell you about the merger of our companies last time? I thought I would get a promotion, but in the end, tsk... I might lose my job."

After staying up all night, Fangyuan finally spoke.

"Unemployed? No way. Aren't you an old employee? No matter how close you are to Mr. Yang, no one can lay you off."

Tong Wenjie said doubtfully.

"The other company has a professional legal team, but our company's legal team will be laid off entirely."

"deal?"

"Mr. Yang said this when he talked to me this morning, and asked me to make plans in advance."

After being yelled at by Brother Fang and having no financial pressure, Fangyuan decided to sacrifice herself to save the team.

"Okay, I get it."

After receiving this news, Tong Wenjie didn't feel any disturbance in her heart. Not to mention the remaining seals, six houses, and eight-digit deposits gave her the confidence to be so calm.

"Honey, are you not angry?"

"Is it useful to be angry?"

"If you are unhappy, I will ask Mr. Yang again and ask him to help me think of a way. Maybe I can stay?"

"Forget it, I know you don't like asking for help. Besides, with our family's current situation, we don't lack that much salary;

By the way, didn’t you sign up to take the judicial examination again?

I used to be busy with work and had no time to review; this is a rare opportunity, so I must seize it and I will pass it."

Hearing Tong Wenjie's words, Fangyuan breathed a sigh of relief and made up his mind.

…

The next day, Fangyuan went to work as usual. When he was about to get off work, he notified all the legal staff to have a dinner together.

Everyone came, but everyone had a sad look on their face, thinking that this was a breakup meal.

"Okay, don't be so sad. Although this is a break-up meal, it's different from what everyone thinks. You don't have to leave."

With the intention of giving others reassurance, Fangyuan spoke first as soon as the meal started.

"You don't even need to leave? Are you sure, sir? Secretary Wang said that we are going to lay off 5 people in our department?"

Fangyuan's disciple opened his mouth and said.

"There is a saying that you are quite well-informed."

Fangyuan picked up a piece of honey-glazed barbecue and said while eating.

"Brother Fang, the current environment is not good; we have to support our family, but we are afraid of being laid off. Why are we afraid?"

Xiao Guo is indeed very discerning, and he filled Fangyuan with wine while talking.

"Don't worry, I told the boss that I will leave and you all will stay."

It would be a fool to do good deeds without leaving a name. Fangyuan gathered a few people together today because he wanted everyone to accept his favor.

"you go?"

Everyone said in unison.

"There are actually two plans for layoffs: lay off five grassroots employees or one management team. This year my son is in his senior year of high school. If I want to spend more time with him, I can lay off the management team."

Fangyuan took a sip of red wine and laughed at himself.

"Brother Fang, they're all in the wine..."

When it comes to this, indeed everyone has to appreciate him.

"Don't worry about me. If I really don't have any strength, I wouldn't dare to be such a bad guy."

I just want them to express their gratitude, and I don't want them to feel guilty, Fangyuan added.

"That's right, we are sure that you, Brother Fang, are the most powerful. Let's toast you again..."

Compared to the dejected departure in the original drama, Fangyuan is obviously much more prosperous now, and even an insider would have to praise him - he is righteous.
Chapter completed!