Zhang Bo was well aware of this. With a smile on his face, he gently waved his hand, signaling to the big boss named Wu Jian that he didn't need to say more. He spoke directly, "Alright, I understand everything. The fact that you could be organized by me means there's nothing wrong with you. The problematic ones are likely those other middle-level managers, or even the ordinary people at the bottom. To be honest, it gives me a massive headache. We still can't pinpoint who the remnants of the Diesel Company are."
As he spoke, Zhang Bo directly picked up a glass of honey water and drank it in one gulp, his face showing a look of annoyance, and his complexion was very poor.
"Brother Zhang Bo, we've investigated ourselves, and we genuinely haven't found anyone connected to the Diesel Company among us," Wu Jian said at this point. Although his words were resolute, his tone still paused slightly, and a hint of guilt appeared in his eyes.
They had indeed investigated and found no one connected to the Diesel Company. Even if there had been connections before, after Deherim was established and they joined Deherim, they had no further contact with the Diesel Company.
Of course, Zhang Bo was even more aware of this.
He knew even more that there were no remnants of the Diesel Company among these policy managers; after all, this was just an excuse he had fabricated during this period.
Just seeing the guilt in the eyes of this big boss, Wu Jian, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Then he reached out and tapped the table, signaling him to look over: "There are some details I don't want to elaborate on; you just need to know. But right now, you must insist that there are absolutely no remnants of the Diesel Company in your management team, otherwise, you and I, we will both be in big trouble."
As he spoke, Zhang Bo emphasized the words "we" in his sentence.
This was already an explicit hint.
"Yes, I understand, I understand," a look of understanding dawned in Wu Jian's eyes.
Regarding the remnants of the Diesel Company, Wu Jian was completely unsure whether they existed in his team or not, but now that Zhang Bo had spoken, he truly felt quite guilty.
After all, for Wu Jian, he had no way to verify. His subordinates didn't have remnants of the Diesel Company; after all, there were no lie detectors now, nor any of the various investigative equipment from when technology was still available.
If he wanted to investigate, he could only ask them one by one and make judgments based on past clues.
So, with only two days since the appearance of the Diesel Company remnants, how could Wu Jian possibly discern whether his subordinates had remnants of the Diesel Company, or whether anyone was colluding with the remnants of the Diesel Company?
It was definitely impossible.
So at this moment, he looked at Zhang Bo and said very seriously, "Brother Zhang Bo, no matter what, we are all people you personally promoted. I believe that even if we had some bad friends in the past, we will definitely sever ties with those bad friends now, and cleanly break away from any connections, absolutely not letting you get into trouble."
"Since you all say so, that's good." A smile appeared on Zhang Bo's face. Sitting in his chair, he once again drank the sweet honey water, and at the same time, he cautioned him: "Also, regarding the conflict between you and those guys from Zhou Mo's group, you need to be a bit careful. I just came from Zhou Mo's place and found that guy to be quite angry, and his resentment towards your offense seems to be deeply ingrained."
"They are just a bunch of guys who eat and sleep out in the open, occupying high positions without doing anything. We are just people who usually want to do something practical, and they hate us like a thorn in their side." At this, Wu Jian's face also showed an angry expression, especially after hearing Zhang Bo say this, he couldn't help but grit his teeth and say, "It's only because you, Brother Zhang Bo, mediated, that we restrained ourselves. Otherwise, this morning, we would have already clashed with them. Don't look at them as if they became Spiritual Realm Commanders earlier than us, with experience and strength, but we are a very united group. If it really came to a fight, it's not certain who would win."
"Yes, you guys are quite united, but I have to say one thing: don't casually start conflicts. It's not a big deal like killing someone's parents or cutting off someone's livelihood. They haven't directly attacked you with knives, so don't be too extreme."
Although Zhang Bo was trying to dissuade them, his words actually had a provocative meaning. If they were to resort to knives next, wouldn't perceiving his words lead to an even greater conflict?
So, as soon as Zhang Bo's words fell, Wu Jian's face immediately flushed red with anger and embarrassment. He gritted his teeth and said fiercely, "It's not us who initiated the conflict with them. They have always disliked us and treated us as enemies. But now that Deherim has just been established, those with ability rise, and those without fall. They just have the advantage of joining Deherim earlier. In many ordinary matters, including some trivial ones, aren't we the ones cleaning up their messes?"
"Yes, yes, I know all about it." Zhang Bo, having provoked enough at this point, sighed and waved his hand at him, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. After all, it didn't really come to a fight, and what good is there in fighting to the death? Let's all be a bit more peaceful, alright? And on my way here, I already advised Zhou Mo, and also told him not to be angry. Although that guy is outwardly friendly but inwardly not, he did promise me to temporarily avoid conflict with you."
"Temporarily avoid conflict with us, what does Zhou Mo mean by that?" Wu Jian instantly understood the meaning of his words, and his face suddenly changed dramatically: "So his meaning is to cease hostilities for now, waiting for an opportunity to resume the fight later?"
Facing Wu Jian's question, Zhang Bo's action of drinking water suddenly paused, and the worried expression on his face deepened. He slowly put down his water glass with trembling hands, and couldn't help but sigh, reminding Wu Jian, "What you said makes sense, it's right to be more vigilant. You know Zhou Mo is quite arrogant, and those senior managers were all old hands from the observation and large companies before, and they are quite perfunctory towards me. I forcefully pressured them to temporarily agree to ease the conflict with you, but I really don't know what will happen in the future."
Zhang Bo also directly explained the predicament he was facing, as this was indeed the truth. Moreover, he had noticed upon his return that Zhou Mo and the other senior managers seemed to be planning an action.
After all, he could read expressions and clearly noticed Zhou Mo nodding and conveying messages with his eyes to the senior managers among the Blue Star Humans behind him.
Although he didn't know what was being conveyed, for Zhang Bo, it was definitely not good news.
Of course, for him on the surface, this was not good news, but for Zhang Bo, who secretly wished for both sides to quickly engage in infighting, it was thoroughly good news.
"What do you mean, Brother Zhang Bo? Those guys don't even want to give you face?" Wu Jian frowned at this point, placing his hand on the table beside Zhang Bo, clenching his fist tightly, so much so that veins appeared on the back of his hand, clearly showing his anger.
He was indeed very angry in his heart.
He had already compromised and, with the loyal middle-level managers around him, expressed reconciliation to prevent them from becoming too emotional and clashing with those terrible senior managers.
But now Zhang Bo was telling him that the other party had only temporarily eased up and had not said that the grudge was over.
Since the grudge wasn't over, wouldn't they still have to go to war next?
"I don't have much to say, Wu Jian. I know your character is absolutely fine, but I can't comment on those guys from Zhou Mo's group." Zhang Bo leaned back in his chair at this moment, slowly sighed, and his brows were already tightly furrowed.
He really had nothing to say, or rather, he was currently calculating in his mind how to speak to provoke the anger of this middle-level manager, Wu Jian, in front of him.
So Zhang Bo said in a deep voice, "But no matter what, for now, the priority is still to investigate the remnants of the Diesel Company. Behind the scenes, you should also be more careful and vigilant; it's always the right thing to do."
"Damn those running dogs." Wu Jian was already speechless at this point, his eyes filled with resentment: "I've already told those middle-level managers to temporarily avoid conflict, but I didn't expect those damned scoundrels still don't want to let us off. If that's the case, then don't blame us for being impolite."
"Calm down a bit, don't be too extreme." A hint of joy appeared in Zhang Bo's eyes, but his face remained expressionless as he continued to dissuade Wu Jian, "No matter what, just be careful. If anything happens, I'm here, and I'll help you. Moreover, the remnants of the Diesel Company are a more important matter. Both Shen Mu and Zhang Caidong hope to quickly identify all the remnants of the Diesel Company."
However, as he spoke, Zhang Bo's expression subtly shifted, as if he had thought of something, and he couldn't help but frown, his voice becoming hesitant: "And these remnants of the Diesel Company, it's really quite a big problem."
"Brother Zhang Bo, what exactly is going on? Whatever it is, just tell us." Wu Jian, of course, also noticed Zhang Bo's strange expression, clearly indicating he had thought of something. He couldn't help but frown and look at Zhang Bo, saying in a deep voice, "At least tell us, so we can be prepared."
"I'm afraid those senior managers will use the issue of the Diesel Company remnants to continue to cause trouble for you," Zhang Bo's face looked a bit grim.
"Using the issue of the Diesel Company remnants to continue to cause trouble for us." But at this moment, Wu Jian repeated that sentence, a bitter expression appearing on his face: "Brother Zhang Bo, those senior managers are already using the issue of the Diesel Company remnants to continue to cause trouble for us. Even if we retreat, they are still pressing us step by step, almost cornering us. And you know what happened this morning; those running dogs of the senior managers came directly with a list, wanting to arrest our key leaders. My name was on that list, clearly intending to wipe out all our core members."
"I know, that's what I fear most." Zhang Bo, of course, understood, and was very clear in his heart why, but at this moment he could only sigh, appearing somewhat helpless and at a loss, much like a good old man being pressured by both sides.
"Brother Zhang Bo, you know that I myself am definitely not a remnant of the Diesel Company, nor do I have any connection with them. And those leaders I know have always followed me, rising from the most basic commoners to where they are now, and they have absolutely no involvement with the Diesel Company. At that time, we just lived within the Diesel Company; we weren't even temporary workers, not even peripheral members. How could we be involved with the Diesel Company? How could we pity the Diesel Company, or seek revenge against Lord Shen Mu and Deherim for the Diesel Company's collapse?"
This was the truth.
"Of course I know all this." Zhang Bo also looked very troubled at this moment, and couldn't help but rub his forehead, his tone growing more despondent: "Wu Jian, you are the person I trust most. At this point, I still want to say one thing: bear with it for now. If the other party doesn't resort to violence, then let's concede half a step for my sake, okay?"
"Of course, Brother Zhang Bo, it's precisely because of your face that I say these words and am willing to show restraint." Wu Jian sighed, his tone softening, after all, he and his people were all promoted by Zhang Bo, so they had to give face to Zhang Bo if no one else.
Just as he said this, Wu Jian also looked at Zhang Bo, and said with a worried tone, "Brother Zhang Bo, but if the other party doesn't let us go, then we will definitely retaliate fiercely."
"I know retaliation is appropriate. If the other party truly uses some special means to attack you, or if a bloody conflict arises between you, then your retaliation is also appropriate. I guarantee you here and now, as long as the other party makes the first move, even if you severely injure them, it doesn't matter." At this moment, Zhang Bo seemed to have reached his limit, slamming his hand directly on the table. With a loud thud, Zhang Bo looked at Wu Jian and said very seriously, "This is what I, Zhang Bo, say. Even if it's appealed to Lord Shen Mu, I will protect you." (End of Chapter)