Chapter 1358: Chapter 1357: Accumulated Grievances

She even felt that she had made contributions for the whole company, so she wasn’t the least bit regretful, pouting her lips.

At this moment, Ji Feng was really angry. Isn’t it because of these reasons?

Others were just like Ji Feng, all highly educated, but when they came to this company, instead of directly taking management positions like their other classmates, they had to start as grassroots employees.

So these people were especially dissatisfied at this time, especially after Ji Feng spoke out, it was like someone had hit a nerve.

"Exactly, why did he get to be the president of a branch office as soon as he arrived here? Isn’t this bullying students from prestigious universities like us? All my classmates have become general managers."

"Others also have high salaries, but what’s the use of coming to this prestigious enterprise? I’m still being suppressed by a president who has no academic qualifications."

Seeing everyone almost attacking Xu Ke because of this matter, and blaming all the faults on him, even Li Jun didn’t dare to speak at this moment. He was just an intern who had recently transitioned to the head of the public relations department, and it was fortunate that these people hadn’t been discussing this issue behind his back all along.

Moreover, these people were really dissatisfied inside, thinking why an intern like him could become the head of the public relations department.

So many people felt that Li Jun had used some backdoor means, thinking that Li Jun had some kind of relationship with the president of the branch.

Xu Ke naturally knew what was on their minds, just chose not to expose it. These people weren’t educated enough to become president of the company themselves?

So when faced with these people’s dissatisfaction, Xu Ke had solutions but was temporarily unable to quell their resentment.

At this moment, these people have completely disrupted the company’s order, and many employees have stopped working.

This is detrimental to the company’s development. Xu Ke frowned: "Is it because of this issue that you have been holding a grudge and chose today to speak out? If you are not satisfied with my arrangements, you can leave. For now, I’m the one in charge of the company."

Xu Ke’s words left everyone in disbelief. Xu Ke was almost pushed to the forefront now, but why did he still have such confidence? Even Li Jun, standing behind Xu Ke, was a bit scared—could it be that the legend from yesterday was false?

Upon hearing Xu Ke’s words, many people’s hearts began to feel uneasy. After all, what they said had evidently thoroughly offended the president, and there seemed to be no way out.

So they gritted their teeth and resolved to thoroughly offend the president. Ji Feng, being the first to offend Xu Ke, chose to play the bad guy role through to the end.

"You have an unrecognized status, so why are you bragging here? Isn’t it that you are used to oppressing us in usual times? It’s ridiculous that you still think you are something special."

Ji Feng said this, picked up a document from her desk, and displayed her educational degree.

"See this, a master’s degree. You probably won’t achieve this level in your lifetime, right? I’ve received higher education, so why should I work for you? If this company has you, then it can’t have me. I refuse to believe there are no other companies that would take me."

After Ji Feng finished speaking, she waved the document in front of Xu Ke and then in front of others, indicating that her degree was real, making some people cover their mouths in surprise upon seeing her qualifications.

Ji Feng felt quite proud inside, believing she had earned everyone’s recognition, thinking Xu Ke would surely be frightened now. Even if she made a big mistake, he would certainly strive to keep her, as there weren’t many people from Capital University in the company.

"I have to admit that your educational background is indeed impressive. Achieving everything up to now must not have been easy, but our school taught us humility and depth."

Xu Ke said, looking at Ji Feng’s arrogant expression, undisturbed and ready to teach the young woman another lesson: "Yet some geniuses don’t need degrees to prove themselves. If I were to speak from my knowledge, my academic achievements surpass yours. A degree is just a piece of paper, but the knowledge you possess is your life’s most precious treasure. Don’t think that having a degree allows you to look down on others."

Achievements beyond reach? Not even mentioning others, even Hong Xuan felt Xu Ke was exaggerating, for this academic qualification was already quite enviable, how could someone like Xu Ke, who didn’t even hold an elementary school degree, boast so outrageously?

To relieve Xu Ke’s awkward situation, Hong Xuan stepped forward, cleared his throat softly: "No decision has been made yet, so everyone should focus on work and stop thinking about anything else. If I find you people not working properly and spreading rumors, just leave and don’t stay at this company. Perhaps this company isn’t suitable for some of you."

Hong Xuan’s words worked well; some even considered returning to work. Meanwhile, Ji Feng refused to believe someone questioned her knowledge, and that someone without even an elementary school qualification was claiming to be capable, so she shouted spontaneously.

"Don’t go, everyone! Since our president is so impressive, let’s see if I can compete with him here. To not bully the president, let’s take a high school test. Whoever completes it first with the highest score wins, and stays at this company; the loser must leave. President, what do you think?"

Ji Feng spoke particularly provocatively, her eyes defiant, almost disregarding Xu Ke.

Thinking she surely held the upper hand now, even ordinary employees believed Ji Feng had an advantage due to her prestigious university background and stellar grades.

"What a mess, you’ve only just joined the company, and yet you dare to challenge the president this way without even considering the company. You should just leave and stop being an eyesore."

Chang Jingshu spoke up, calling for the HR department head to fetch a list, aware Xu Ke had no qualifications, likely learned literacy from amateur studies, and concerned that losing to an ordinary employee would disgrace Xu Ke immensely.

Even if this employee leaves, Xu Ke would be profoundly humiliated, and even as chairman in the future, no one would take Xu Ke seriously or heed his words.