Xiumei Group, Ghost Wood City.

After getting out of the car, Meng Yu linked arms with Liu Zixuan and walked in together.

Looking at this familiar building, and the familiar writing, Liu Zixuan sighed, "Since we moved to this building, I’ve only visited once. I wonder if there’s anyone inside who still recognizes me."

"That’s the downside of being a hands-off boss." Meng Yu shrugged slightly and curiously asked, "If they don’t see you as the boss, what would you do?"

"It’s simple, fire them all!"

Liu Zixuan laughed, "You have to know, in this world, there’s never a shortage of people, and there’s even less of a shortage of talent."

Meng Yu felt a slight emotion in her heart, wondering if this was a sign for a major overhaul at Xiumei Group.

As soon as they entered, a pretty receptionist came over directly, "Sir, Ma’am, who are you looking for?"

Liu Zixuan paused for a moment, turned his head, and laughed, "Looks like they really don’t recognize me."

Meng Yu gave an awkward laugh, and also sighed for the employee in front of them.

"I’m looking for Chang Yanchang. Tell him to get down here and see me." Since they didn’t recognize him, Liu Zixuan saw no need to be polite, and said directly.

The word "get" made the receptionist’s face change immediately, and she replied unkindly, "Sir, please watch your words. Besides, not just anyone can see Mr. Chang!"

"Mr. Chang? In front of me, he dares to be called Mr. Chang?" Liu Zixuan waved his hand in amusement and walked forward with Meng Yu.

"Hey, hey, hey! If you keep going, I’m going to call security," the receptionist shouted.

But Liu Zixuan paid her no mind at all. Seeing this situation, the receptionist quickly ran over to the counter, picked up the walkie-talkie, and started calling security.

After saying that, she also followed Liu Zixuan and Meng Yu upstairs.

Just as they reached the elevator entrance, the receptionist directly blocked their way, "You’re not allowed to go up!"

"What’s all the noise?"

At this moment, a slightly mature-looking woman came over, with an OL outfit that gave her the look of a workplace beauty.

"Manager Wang, they want to see Mr. Chang and were speaking disrespectfully, so I stopped them from going up," the receptionist said.

"This gentleman..."

Manager Wang walked over, just about to ask Liu Zixuan when she suddenly recognized him, and her expression changed dramatically as she quickly spoke, "Mr. Liu? When did you get back?"

"Mr. Liu?" the receptionist was stunned.

Liu Zixuan turned his head and squinted slightly at her, "Not bad, at least someone still recognizes me."

"How could we not recognize you? I was here when we opened the store over at the commercial street, and back then, Yi Yi was the one managing the company!" Manager Wang said happily.

"Manager Wang, who is he?" The receptionist quickly lowered her tone when she heard how respectful Manager Wang was.

"How rude! This is the founder of Xiumei Group, Mr. Liu Zixuan!"

After scolding her, Manager Wang explained, "Mr. Liu, you’ve been away for some time, and the company has hired many new people. Indeed, some don’t recognize you."

"Don’t they know how to open their mouths and ask?" Liu Zixuan glanced at the receptionist, "If all employees are as qualified as this, my Xiumei Group will have to close down sooner or later."

"Mr... Mr. Liu, I’m sorry!"

"No need to apologize to me, go to finance to get your pay and leave!" Liu Zixuan said and directly pressed the elevator button. Looking at Manager Wang, he asked, "Is Chang Yanchang on the top floor?"

"Yes." Manager Wang replied seriously. She could sense that Liu Zixuan was angry. At times like this, she couldn’t afford to joke around, or her job would be in jeopardy too.

"Alright, call all those with manager-level positions and above to the top-floor conference room. I’m going to have a meeting!" Liu Zixuan said, just as the elevator slowly closed its doors.

"Isn’t this... a bit too harsh?" Being the only two left in the elevator, Meng Yu asked.

"Yi Yi once told me a principle: if you want the company to go further and become stronger, the punishment and reward system must be strict. Wrongdoers should be severely punished. If you negotiate nicely, no one will take you seriously."

Liu Zixuan smiled, "Now, I’ve returned for two things: one, to punish those who damage Xiumei Group, and two, to reward those who help it!"

Meng Yu nodded slightly, "I understand."

Top floor.

In the Executive CEO’s office.

Chang Yanchang held a golf club, standing next to the desk, aiming. His arm lifted slightly, and with a whack... the little white ball on the floor rolled out, circled the hole twice, and finally didn’t fall in.

"Still a bit off." Chang Yanchang muttered with slight disappointment.

Beside him, a beautiful woman in office attire and black stockings handed him a glass of red wine with a smile, "You’ve already played well. It didn’t go in just now only because there’s no room to stretch in the office."

Chang Yanchang sipped the red wine, turned to lift the woman’s chin, "I just love to hear your sweet talk."

"Mr. Chang~" The woman coquettishly ran straight into Chang Yanchang’s arms, "Since you love to hear it so much, is there a reward?"

"What do you want, just say it! This company will be mine in the future, so whatever you want is within reach, isn’t it?" Chang Yanchang chuckled smugly, sat in the chair, and casually pulled the secretary into his arms, his hands getting unruly.

The secretary pretended to resist by pushing away Chang Yanchang’s hand, "Stop it, what if someone comes in?"

"So what if someone comes in? Right now, who in Xiumei Group dares to control me?" Chang Yanchang said without a care.

"What if I control you, is that okay?"

Creak, the door suddenly opened, and Liu Zixuan and Meng Yu walked straight in.

Seeing everything in front of him, Liu Zixuan was a bit angry.

It didn’t look like an office at all. The originally not-so-large office had become huge, but instead of feeling like an office, it looked more like an entertainment place.

On the left was a billiard table, and nearby there was something like a lawn, with golf clubs and balls. It seemed extremely extravagant.

This was not at all what he envisioned for an office!

"Who are you?" The secretary, flustered, got off Chang Yanchang and asked sharply.

Liu Zixuan walked over to the sofa and sat down, mockingly looking at Chang Yanchang, "Tell your secretary properly, who am I!"

Chang Yanchang quickly stood up from his chair, walked briskly over to Liu Zixuan, and said very respectfully, "Mr. Liu, when did you come back? Why didn’t you inform me beforehand, so I could pick you up at the station!"

Even though he held great power in Xiumei Group now, Liu Zixuan was still the founder here. If he weren’t respectful enough, some employees would still resent it. So at this moment, Chang Yanchang didn’t rush to tear off the pretense!