Chapter 130: Deducting Your Bonus

He knew that Zheng Qian wouldn't forget how good he had been to him back in university.

Their relationship was rock-solid.

Zheng Qian felt that Xiao Xinhao was indeed a capable person; he just had some issues communicating with his colleagues, which could be corrected.

How Xiao Xinhao treated people outside was none of Zheng Qian's business, but he couldn't act like that in the company.

Since both Chen Weiqiang and Manager Li Tao had brought it up, he had to intervene no matter what.

Xiao Xinhao had done him a favor in the past, and Zheng Qian hoped he would understand his well-intentioned efforts.

After leaving Zheng Qian's office, Xiao Xinhao felt like he was walking on air.

Even before jumping ship to Zhengxin Shipyard, he knew he would be well taken care of in the future; Zheng Qian was not an ungrateful person.

He hadn't expected Zheng Qian to become the chairman so quickly and even take over Chen Weiqiang's company.

Xiao Xinhao believed that promoting him to deputy director was just the first step. Down the line, positions like director, general manager, and board member were waiting for him.

When the time came, he would become the CEO, marry a rich, beautiful woman, and become a winner in life.

Zheng Qian was the benefactor of his life.

After returning to the sales department, Xiao Xinhao saw a subordinate who was still dawdling over his lunch.

He immediately rushed over and scolded him harshly, "Ouyang Shao, lunchtime is already over. Why are you still eating?"

"On my very first day in office, didn't I emphasize discipline to all of you?"

"I'm docking your bonus and allowance for this month!"

Hearing this, Ouyang Shao wanted to cry but had no tears.

He hadn't done it on purpose; there was a reason for it.

Seeing this, Xing Yu quickly stepped forward to mediate.

"Team Leader Xiao, please don't be in such a hurry to punish him. Xiao Shao only delayed his lunch because he was helping me out with something."

Before Xiao Xinhao came to Zhengxin and the team leader position was established, Xing Yu had always been performing the duties of a team leader.

Xing Yu had outstanding abilities, great charisma, and strong organizational skills. He was also a trusted subordinate of Manager Li Tao and was currently the deputy team leader of the sales department.

"Oh, so that's how it is," Xiao Xinhao nodded.

Just when the employees, including Ouyang Shao and Xing Yu, thought Xiao Xinhao would let him off the hook...

"...he said, 'Even so, it won't do. This is a matter of principle.'"

"His bonus and allowance will still be docked!"

Ouyang Shao had originally thought that with the deputy team leader pleading for him, Xiao Xinhao wouldn't do anything to him. After all, he had just worked a bit of overtime during lunch, which delayed his meal.

He hadn't expected that Xiao Xinhao would still punish him.

Xing Yu looked around and pulled Xiao Xinhao aside. "Team Leader Xiao, please show some mercy and give me some face."

"Face? Heh, what face do you, Xing Yu, have with me?"

"Let me tell you, don't think I can't discipline you just because you're the deputy team leader."

"For minor matters, I usually don't mind, but when it comes to principles and company regulations, I absolutely cannot back down."

Xiao Xinhao immediately escalated the matter, bringing it up to company regulations and principles.

"Team Leader Xiao, rules are rigid, but people are flexible," Xing Yu was still trying to explain for Ouyang Shao. "Xiao Shao really was working overtime just now, which is why his lunch was delayed."

"What do you mean? Are you saying I don't know how to be flexible?"

Hearing this, Xiao Xinhao's temper flared up instantly.

"I don't care about your business, but if I were you, I would compensate him with my own bonus and allowance for this month."

"In addition, let me announce something. President Zheng just had a chat with me. His team is short-handed lately, so I will be temporarily transferred to work under President Zheng and will return in a few days."

"Xiao Du, report more of the sales department's affairs to me over the next few days. I will still handle the issues here."

Xiao Xinhao waved his hand and called over the lackey he had just taken under his wing.

According to company regulations, when Xiao Xinhao was seconded, the team's affairs should naturally be handled by the deputy team leader, Xing Yu.

Yet Xiao Xinhao deliberately said such a thing, telling Du San to report to him.

He had just said the company had strict regulations, so why did they change when it came to him?

Many colleagues were resentful, but they basically all harbored their anger in silence.

Du San was a well-known flatterer throughout the company. The reason Xiao Xinhao said that was to promote Du San and make him his confidant.

Promoting his own people would make them much easier to work with when the time came.

"Team Leader Xiao, isn't this against the rules? Du San is just an ordinary team member. Why are you giving him so much authority?" Xing Yu felt extremely aggrieved.

"What authority did I give him? Don't talk nonsense."

"Alright, that's enough. I have other things to attend to."

After saying that, Xiao Xinhao returned to his office.

In his eyes, Xing Yu's actions were a public challenge to his authority in front of his subordinates, which infuriated Xiao Xinhao.

He had already extended an olive branch to Xing Yu a few days ago, but Xing Yu had no intention of being on the same page as him.

Since that was the case, there was no need for him to save face for Xing Yu.

*Knock, knock, knock.*

"Team Leader Xiao, why are you still angry?"

A mature, sexily dressed woman walked into Xiao Xinhao's office.

"Hmph, that Xing Yu really infuriates me!"

"Team Leader Xiao, don't be angry. Let me massage your shoulders to help you relax."

Miao Mengyan locked the office door and immediately went behind Xiao Xinhao, massaging his shoulders and back, acting as submissive as could be.

"Sigh, only Mengyan understands me." Xiao Xinhao quietly placed his hand on the back of Miao Mengyan's hand, gently pulling it.

"Are you free after work? How about we grab dinner together?"

"Sure, Team Leader Xiao. It would be my honor to have dinner with you."

Miao Mengyan had been constantly approaching Xiao Xinhao and currying favor with him during this period.

Her purpose was very simple.

She wanted to use Xiao Xinhao to climb the corporate ladder.

Having been at Zhengxin for over half a year, Miao Mengyan was still just an ordinary team member with little room for promotion.

As for Manager Li Tao, Miao Mengyan had tried her luck with him before, but Li Tao only cared about business and clients, remaining completely impervious to her charms.

She heard that Manager Li Tao was already married, so he didn't buy her act.

After Xiao Xinhao was parachuted in as the team leader, Miao Mengyan keenly sensed an opportunity.

Upon learning that Xiao Xinhao had an extraordinary relationship with President Zheng, she tried every possible means to get close to him.

Looking at them now, an ambiguous connection had already formed, transcending the ordinary relationship between a superior and a subordinate.

"Alright, alright, don't be so formal. Just call me Xinhao in private from now on."

Of course, Xiao Xinhao was no fool; he could see through Miao Mengyan's intentions.

Miao Mengyan had a great figure and was very proactive, making her a delicious dish delivered right to his doorstep.

He had no reason to refuse.

As for helping her climb the ladder, it was all too simple for him.

What was his relationship with Zheng Qian? They were not only from the same hometown but had also been university classmates for four years.

What's more, Zheng Qian was now the helmsman of the entire Zhengxin Shipyard.

Right now, Xiao Xinhao could easily make Miao Mengyan his assistant.