“Can we talk now?” Wu Jian smiled, looking at the middle-level managers who were prohibited from approaching.
Zhou Mo also took a few steps forward to show that he had no ill intentions.
Zhou Mo could be said to have ventured alone, but he was gambling that these middle-level managers had no idea that the actual goal of the senior managers was to completely eradicate them, slaughter them, and make their entire group disappear with ruthless means.
After all, not everyone can imagine that the other party came not to negotiate, but to use very few murderous methods against them.
This is why those who came from the middle-level managers still had some womanly benevolence. If these middle-level managers did not experience painful lessons and ruthless methods, they would still have womanly benevolence, and their so-called morals and values.
And this is precisely what senior managers lack. It is precisely because they have experienced bloody and brutal political struggles that they can rise to power and have a better future in their positions.
This is also why they can manipulate those middle-level managers who came from the bottom and are still foolishly believing in so-called justice and kindness.
senior managers have abandoned so-called humanity to gain their current power and status. They simply don't care about what others think or how others evaluate them. All they want to do is control the power and status in their hands, so that others' evaluations will always be positive because of their power and status.
This is human nature, whether it's one's own or an outsider's, it's all determined by human nature.
“Alright, then let’s talk. I also want to know what you came here for,” Wu Jian, the head of the middle-level managers, said at this time. He pushed away his subordinates, the other middle-level manager leaders who were still indignant, and then walked forward by himself, just as Zhou Mo had done.
After all, Zhou Mo had already come out himself as the leader chosen by the senior managers, so Wu Jian, the head chosen by the middle-level managers, naturally refused to be outdone and walked forward himself. This also showed that this head of the middle-level managers, even as a senior executive of a small company before, still had a bit of so-called loyalty in his heart, even though he had come all this way.
Ridiculous loyalty and ridiculous moral concepts.
In front of his subordinates, as the boss, he naturally had to go forward first and negotiate with the other party. This was how bosses interacted with each other, and it was also a way to show his loyalty in front of his subordinates.
However, Wu Jian did not see the deep meaning behind the mocking smile on Zhou Mo’s face. It was very interesting to see the disdain and deep ruthlessness that appeared when he walked out and approached him alone.
“Of course, it’s about the remnants of the Diesel Company, Wu Jian. You had a very good reputation before and a lot of prestige among these people. I also know why you were chosen as their leader. You are indeed a very good person.” At this time, although Zhou Mo’s heart was already rotten, he did not show it on his mouth or face. He even expressed praise and affirmation for Wu Jian in his words.
These are just empty words, saying more doesn't matter. No matter what, as long as it's said to make the other party relax their guard, it means he wins. Political struggle is like this, with a smile on one's face, but always stabbing in the back.
And Wu Jian also felt that there was something wrong with Zhou Mo's words, but he didn't know what was wrong, as he didn't have much information. Now he had no way to make the best judgment, so he just frowned, looked at Zhou Mo, nodded, and said seriously, “If you are just saying these things, then there is no need to continue talking. Zhou Mo, I understand your character and what you have done before. Now I hope you can tell us honestly why you brought so many people with weapons to our territory. I want to know the truth. If possible, let's communicate frankly, because as you know, we are all Blue Star Humans in Deherim, all Spiritual Realm Commanders trusted by Lord Shen Mu, and all comrades working together to capture the remnants of the Diesel Company.”
The word “comrades” had already expressed Wu Jian's affirmation of Zhou Mo, and he had even taken the initiative to ease the tense atmosphere between the two sides.
After all, the word “comrade” is not something that can be used or said casually; it represents a kind of affirmation and a basis for harmonious relations between the two sides.
“That’s right, you are absolutely right. We are comrades working together to capture the remnants of the Diesel Company.” Zhou Mo also smiled at this time, apparently very satisfied with Wu Jian’s words. At the same time, he also took the initiative to extend his hand, as if he wanted to shake hands, and said to Wu Jian, “Since you have expressed goodwill, I have also expressed goodwill. I am also willing to tell you seriously that the reason I came this time is because I found that there are indeed remnants of the Diesel Company in your territory.”
These words immediately shocked Wu Jian, causing his movement of reaching out to shake hands to pause slightly.
Because if the discovery of remnants of the Diesel Company in his territory were to be pinned on him, it would clearly be a very serious matter.
After all, among their middle-level managers, Zhang Bo had already said that it was very possible that there were remnants of the Diesel Company, but these middle-level managers had always denied it, and also denied that these so-called remnants of the Diesel Company were definitely among their loyal middle-level managers.
It is also very possible that there are remnants of the Diesel Company among their senior managers. After all, there are about 30 middle-level managers who are subordinates of those 10 senior managers.
Everyone has many managers, so why should the remnants of the Diesel Company definitely be among their loyal middle-level managers?
It is also very likely to appear among the lackeys of the senior managers.
After all, no one wants to take on this blame. If such a situation really occurs, it will definitely leave a very bad impression on Lord Shen Mu, and may even affect subsequent arrangements.
“I don’t agree with that statement.” Wu Jian frowned tightly at this moment, looking at Zhou Mo’s outstretched hand, but he still clenched his fist. He did not shake Zhou Mo’s hand, but instead said seriously to Zhou Mo, “Perhaps your evidence is incomplete, or perhaps you made a mistake, but as a comrade, I am willing to screen it for you first to see if it is truly the remnants of the Diesel Company.”
Now he had to firmly insist that there were no remnants of the Diesel Company among their loyal faction. Even if remnants of the Diesel Company truly appeared, these remnants of the Diesel Company must be screened out and captured by themselves. This would show that they had good screening and disciplinary capabilities, rather than being found by senior managers, directly caught, and humiliating these loyal middle-level managers.
“Why should we believe you when you say there are remnants of the Diesel Company among us, you damned guys must be slandering us. If you have the guts, tell us who they are, let us find them and see if it’s true. If it’s not, we will make you pay. You are slandering our purity, slandering our loyalty, slandering our honor to Deherim, and slandering our reputation in front of Lord Shen Mu. We will never let you get away with slandering us like this.”
Behind Wu Jian, the heads of the middle-level managers and other middle-level managers all shouted loudly. They also understood that at this time, they absolutely could not admit that the remnants of the Diesel Company were among them. Of course, even if they said so, their hearts were already pounding and they were feeling uneasy. These senior managers, representing their subordinates, had already arrived in front of them arrogantly and openly, directly wanting to search for the remnants of the Diesel Company.
This clearly indicated that they were indeed among them. Otherwise, they believed that these senior managers would have come here with such a large force to demand the remnants of the Diesel Company?
This is absolutely impossible.
Therefore, they were all quite angry, expressing their inner uneasiness with anger, concealing their emotions with anger, and at the same time wanting to use anger to force the senior management personnel in front of them to reveal the evidence they had or the names of the remnants of the Diesel Company, and then they would carry out self-countermeasures.
“Heh heh.” At this moment, Zhou Mo’s face showed a mocking smile, and his outstretched hand slowly retracted. Looking at Wu Jian in front of him, the smile on his face grew thicker: “I always thought you were an upright and courageous manager. I didn’t expect you to use such a simple method at this time to force me to say the name, and then you would solve it yourselves, excluding us? I can already see that this is a provocation. Even if I wanted to say the name now, would the subsequent matters still be related to us, to us senior managers? If those remnants of the Diesel Company were really caught, wouldn’t all the credit go to you? Are you willing to share this credit with us?”
These words directly hit Wu Jian in the face.
This made Wu Jian silent at this moment. After all, this was what he was thinking, and he also gritted his teeth, completely suppressing his uneasiness and guilt in his heart, because he had to handle this matter himself. Otherwise, if remnants of the Diesel Company were really found among his loyal faction, it would truly be disastrous.
“We must handle it ourselves, Zhou Mo. You are also a senior manager. I believe you can understand my current difficulties. This is unavoidable. We must handle it ourselves. If possible, I hope you can tell us the name or the evidence you have regarding the remnants of the Diesel Company.” Wu Jian spoke slowly at this time. He could no longer say anything absolute, but just sighed slowly, looking at Zhou Mo in front of him, and shifted the topic to getting the name he wanted, and his tone was quite sincere: “Consider it a favor owed to you.”
“You owe me a favor? How can you say such ridiculous words?” Just as Wu Jian said this, Zhou Mo’s face showed an even more mocking smile. Then, looking at the middle-level manager leaders behind him, and then at the senior managers and his subordinates behind him, he turned his gaze back to Wu Jian and said indifferently, “Do you know what our relationship is? We are in a competitive relationship, and you are challenging the authority of us senior managers. You started this matter, not us. You should understand this, right?”
Zhou Mo's words rendered Wu Jian speechless, because that was the truth. The truth was indeed that these middle-level managers wanted to gain a higher status, and that's why they challenged these senior managers. Then, with Zhang Bo's support, they recorded the names and formed their own faction.
At this moment, Zhou Mo's words indeed left Wu Jian speechless.
Because they were indeed in a competitive relationship.
And he was also the challenging party.
It's not so much a provocation as a challenge, a challenge from a lower group to an upper group. Even if they had suffered some grievances before and had no face among these senior managers, they did indeed challenge the power and status of these senior managers. They were a group of challengers.
What the government said now was indeed correct. They were originally in a competitive relationship, so how could they possibly help these middle-level managers?
“But if you don’t speak, we will definitely not give way.” Wu Jian gritted his teeth at this moment, looking at Zhou Mo in front of him, still not taking his words, but instead said seriously: “We will unite and not let you succeed. Even if he is a remnant of the Diesel Company, I can use the excuse that I have arranged some spies among these remnants of the Diesel Company. In this way, even if Lord Shen Mu investigates afterwards, I can say that by using this remnant of the Diesel Company, I can convert him into my spy to find more spies. This reason can be used to resolve this matter, and at that time, you will still not be able to complete your mission.” (End of this chapter)
“But if you don’t speak, we will definitely not give way.” Wu Jian gritted his teeth at this moment, looking at Zhou Mo in front of him, still not taking his words, but instead said seriously: “We will unite and not let you succeed. Even if he is a remnant of the Diesel Company, I can use the excuse that I have arranged some spies among these remnants of the Diesel Company. In this way, even if Lord Shen Mu investigates afterwards, I can say that by using this remnant of the Diesel Company, I can convert him into my spy to find more spies. This reason can be used to resolve this matter, and at that time, you will still not be able to complete your mission.” (End of this chapter)