After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 472 A New Emperor, A New Court
As the year draws to a close, the HR department will conduct year-end performance reviews for everyone.

Zhou Haoran was busy with matters related to the Red Mansion Teahouse.

The intention is to first gather the "gentlemen" together, get to know them, and then make a grand appearance on the official opening day.

Dong Lan called anxiously.

"Editor-in-Chief Dong..."

Zhou Haoran didn't take it seriously.

Dong Lan said urgently, "Haoran, something's happened. We're being targeted."

"Who?"

Zhou Haoran didn't believe it. He thought to himself that he had taken care of everything, so who would dare to mess around?

Dong Lan spoke quickly: "The initial year-end evaluation results for the program team are out, and they're not good. Most people are just passing, and several have failed."

"Year-end evaluation? Passing grade?" Zhou Haoran was somewhat surprised. "No way, with 'Everyone's Art Up' being so successful, shouldn't it have received a high score?"

Dong Lan said helplessly, "But it's been taken off the air."

"Ok?"

"The HR department's explanation is that the merits don't outweigh the demerits. Especially... especially those of you who failed."

"Who?" Zhou Haoran was taken aback. "The few of us? I failed?"

Dong Lan said softly, "Yes, there are four who failed in total: Hu Xiaochen, Qiao Suiqing, you, and Hong Zhenru."

Zhou Haoran suddenly realized, "They all came from 'Family Matters'."

Dong Lan hummed in agreement. "You guys had a problem with 'Family Matters,' and then you came here to do 'Everyone's Art,' spending so much money, and the program was even taken off the air... The HR department gave you the lowest score. You failed, so you won't get a single cent of your year-end bonus."

Zhou Haoran asked, "Where is Hu Xiaochen?"

Dong Lan said, "She went to look for it, but it doesn't seem to have worked."

Zhou Haoran asked, dissatisfied, "Where is He Jin?"

“He Jin…” Dong Lan thought for a moment before realizing he was referring to Deputy Director He. “Yes, it seems like she’s the one they’re looking for. But from what I heard, she’s also in a bit of trouble herself.”

"No way?"

Zhou Haoran opened his eyes wide.

Dong Lan said seriously, "It's true, the year-end assessment team didn't even include Director He in the process, they've sidelined her. It feels... it feels like she's been implicated."

Zhan Yushan was taken away.

The lifestyle channel is filled with anxiety.

Some people began to pledge their loyalty and actively gravitate towards Song Yongjun; some began to use their connections to find new patrons; and some were blacklisted and would become the first to be implicated and purged.

Now this situation...

It seems that Zhou Haoran, He Jin, Hu Xiaochen, Dong Lan, and others are all on the blacklist.

"What's Song Yongjun up to?"

Zhou Haoran was a little angry.

Dong Lan sighed, "A new emperor brings a new court."

"Wait for me, I'm coming back!"

Zhou Haoran thought the matter was settled, so he skipped work for a few days.

Unexpectedly, things got a bit out of control.

When Zhou Haoran returned to his workplace, he found the "Everyone's Art" program team to be lifeless.

The most worried were Hong Zhenru, who had "failed," and Dong Lan, the editor-in-chief responsible for everyone's livelihood. As for the other two who failed the assessment, Hu Xiaochen and Qiao Suiqing, they were sitting together talking about something.

They seem completely unconcerned and unconcerned about such matters.

"Producer Zhou..."

Dong Lan handed over the evaluation form, looking worried.

"Brother Haoran..."

Hong Zhenru walked over, her eyes glistening, looking very aggrieved.

Zhou Haoran glanced at the so-called performance evaluation form and said angrily, "You two come with me, let's go and demand justice! This personnel department is simply lawless!"

"Oh dear..." Dong Lan was startled and quickly said, "Producer Zhou, don't be impulsive."

"go!"

Zhou Haoran led the way, full of vigor and high spirits.

If Dong Lan and Hong Zhenru had their left and right protectors by their side.

I went straight to the personnel department.

They didn't even knock.

Go straight there.

"Where is Director Qin? Come out here!"

Zhou Haoran was unaware of the situation and thought that Director Qin was behind it all. She tried to win Song Yongjun's favor by going to extremes.

"Director Qin is not here."

"Not here?"

"Director Zhang is now acting as director."

"Director Zhang?" Zhou Haoran had never heard of a Director Zhang in the personnel department. "Who is he?"

At this moment, a man wearing glasses and a suit came out, his tone heavy: "Zhou Haoran, what do you want?"

Zhou Haoran glanced at him sideways and asked, "Who are you?"

"I am Zhang Daifeng, the acting director of the Human Resources Department!"

The man stood tall and proud, speaking with righteous indignation.

"Acting Director?" Zhou Haoran asked in surprise. "What about Director Qin? Was Director Qin dismissed?"

Zhang Daifeng said coldly, "Zhou Haoran, I know you still have illusions. But let me tell you, Zhan Yushan has been taken away for investigation, and he's not coming back! None of you who colluded with him will escape!" Zhou Haoran was truly angry now, and somewhat lost his composure, "Who do you think you are?"

"you!"

Zhang Daifeng's face flushed red.

"You haven't been back for days, I've really been giving you too much credit!" Zhou Haoran waved the evaluation form in his hand. "Did you orchestrate the year-end evaluation for 'Everyone's Art Up'?"

Zhang Daifeng said in a deep voice, "These are all our colleagues..."

"Stop trying to shirk responsibility!" Zhou Haoran interrupted him rudely. "I don't know where you came from, but you better remember this: if you see me again, get the hell out of my sight! A temporary worker without even a permanent position, I might fire you!"

"You...you..." Zhang Daifeng was furious, pointing at him, "I'm starting a meeting right now, and I'll fire you first!"

The office was filled with astonishment.

Who has the mind to work anymore?
Everyone craned their necks to watch this grand spectacle.

I thought it was really amazing.

They also felt that Zhou Haoran was too reckless.

The lifestyle channel isn't what it used to be. Now Director Song is in charge, and even Zhan Yushan has been taken away. Back when Director Zhan was in charge, you were his favorite, you could be very successful, and everyone had to give you a wide berth.

The situation has completely reversed.

You're still so arrogant, how can this be good?
Many people sympathize with Zhou Haoran, admire his courage to rebel against his superiors, and question whether he is too young and reckless.

Even Dong Lan and Hong Zhenru, who were standing next to him, were a little flustered.

At this moment, He Jin heard the noise and came out of the small office inside. She said in a flustered manner, "Producer Zhou, what's wrong? We can sit down and talk it over. We're colleagues, don't get agitated..."

Upon seeing her, Zhou Haoran said unhappily, "Director He, didn't I tell you that you're in charge of the personnel department when Director Qin isn't here? Where did this Zhang Daifeng come from?"

He Jin was scolded by him, and her face turned pale. "Director Zhang was arranged by Director Song to temporarily take charge of the human resources department..."

Zhou Haoran said coldly, "Zhang Daifeng, you're suspended. Immediately complete your work handover. He Jin, from now on, you are the acting director of the Human Resources Department. All year-end work summaries for the entire channel must be redone! No matter who it is, treat them fairly and justly! The Lifestyle Channel is not a place for certain people to stir up trouble!"

"Who do you think you are? You're nobody!"

Zhang Daifeng was unable to contain his anger.

Zhou Haoran glanced at him coldly, "I'd like to see who's a nobody!"

"Producer Zhou..."

Dong Lan was a little scared. She left the personnel office with him, her voice trembling.

Hong Zhenru's face also turned a little pale.

Zhou Haoran reassured them, "You two go back first and tell everyone not to worry. I'll go talk to Song Yongjun. He definitely doesn't know about this situation. It's all because Zhang Daifeng tried to flatter him, but ended up making a fool of himself."

After saying that, he went alone to find Song Yongjun.

Director Song is talking to someone.

Seeing Zhou Haoran approaching with an unfriendly expression, they quickly ended the situation.

"Who offended you?"

Song Yongjun found it somewhat amusing and spoke in a friendly tone.

Zhou Haoran angrily said, "You!"

"Ok?"

Song Yongjun was stunned for a moment.

Zhou Haoran asked, "Was Zhang Daifeng someone you arranged?"

"What's up with him?"

Song Yongjun was a little confused.

Zhou Haoran handed over the evaluation form, saying, "Take a look for yourself!"

Song Yongjun took it, glanced at it a few times, and his expression changed drastically. "This is utter nonsense!"

Zhou Haoran sneered, "He gave the entire creative team of 'Everyone's Art' a failing grade."

Song Yongjun said in a deep voice, "I'll call him over right now and explain things to you!"

Zhou Haoran waved his hand, "No need, I just came from there. I've already dismissed Zhang Daifeng. The Human Resources Department is such an important department, how can an outsider like him easily take over? I've already made arrangements, Deputy Director He Jin will temporarily manage the Human Resources Department! After it's officially confirmed, He Jin will become the director!"

“He Jin…”

Song Yongjun hesitated.

The position of HR director is very important.

They have the right to participate in the job transfers of everyone on the lifestyle channel.

For those at lower levels, a single transfer order from the personnel department is all it takes.

For higher-ranking positions, the Human Resources Department must submit a proposal, which will then be discussed and decided upon by the General Office.

Otherwise, Song Yongjun wouldn't have rushed to send his trusted subordinate Zhang Daifeng over there.

Zhou Haoran remained unmoved. "Director Song, I'm announcing this in front of everyone in the HR department. This is the most beneficial work arrangement for the Lifestyle Channel. He Jin has worked diligently in the Lifestyle Channel for so many years; she is an excellent and good comrade."

"Ok?"

Song Yongjun understood immediately.

He Jin is very close to him...

Zhou Haoran further stated, "Director Song, the Lifestyle Channel needs to maintain stability. I don't know about others, but He Jin and Deputy Director Meng Xuemin are both good comrades with organizational principles."

"Hmm." Song Yongjun nodded, then glanced at the performance evaluation form in his hand a few more times. "It's really not appropriate to have Zhang Daifeng act as the head of the personnel department. The work of the personnel department is very important, and it really needs an experienced comrade like He Jin to lead it."

Zhou Haoran, of course, didn't hold back at all.

With Song Yongjun on stage, he felt more free and had more confidence to act domineeringly.

If it's the same as when Zhan Yushan was there, why change the person?

"Alright, arrange this as soon as possible." Zhou Haoran stood up to leave, but then pointed out a clear path, "I'll talk to Director Meng and ask him to cooperate with your work. The Lifestyle Channel's operations are in a mess right now. 'Family Matters' hasn't resumed yet, and 'Everyone's Art' is suspended. The most urgent thing is to get the operations running smoothly! Personnel matters can be adjusted gradually later; we can't rush it!"

(End of this chapter)