Under One Person: I, Jiaqian Jushi, work from nine to five.

"it is good."

"The first thing is about Chen Duo. After discussion by the board of directors and considering Chen Duo's own situation, it was decided to temporarily detain her in the bunker."

Zhao Fangxu first told Zhou Fengliu about the board's plan to deal with Chen Duo, making it the first thing he mentioned, which made his meaning quite clear.

You, Zhou Fengliu, called late at night to try and protect Chen Duo. The board of directors gave you that face, thus paving the way for the upcoming conversation.

"That's it..."

After listening, Zhou Fengliu gave an ambiguous answer, it was unclear whether he was satisfied or not.

Zhao Fangxu did not inquire about this, but simply mentioned the second matter.

"The second point concerns your personnel transfer. The transfer hasn't been finalized yet, but I'm giving you a heads-up... The company intends to appoint you as the head of the South China region, where you will manage the South China branch..."

"?"

“Me? Head of the South China region?” Zhou Fengliu raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

"Mr. Zhao, I'm just a junior employee, what do I know about management... No, no, this responsibility is too heavy, I'm afraid I can't handle it. If you really think I'm capable, just give me a raise, but forget about being the regional manager..."

Zhou Fengliu wasn't stupid. The position of regional manager was a murky business, and taking on responsibility... wasn't as enjoyable as slacking off at the grassroots level. He couldn't handle it.

"Regarding compensation... it will definitely increase, Xiao Zhou... the company won't bury gold. After the Biyou Village incident, the board of directors can see that you already have the ability to lead and manage. You are the only one who can be the head of the South China region."

"I know that being promoted to head of the South China region at such a young age may bring a lot of gossip... but I hope you can persevere... This is the company's expectation of you, and it's also an essential step for you to move up the ranks."

Zhao Fangxu patted Zhou Fengliu on the shoulder, signaling him not to make excuses anymore.

Zhou Fengliu was completely dumbfounded.

Command and control?

I don't see any indication that I have this ability.

"Of course, the official transfer hasn't been finalized yet. I'm just telling you this to give you some mental preparation. Before the appointment is finalized, you can consult with Xiao Si or other regional leaders in advance. That's all fine."

"Young people shouldn't be afraid to take responsibility and should be bold in their actions... The company is quite tolerant of cultivating employees with potential."

Zhao Fangxu noticed the change in Zhou Fengliu's expression and added two more sentences.

"Okay, I'll think about it."

Seeing that Zhao Fangxu was so direct in trying to dispel his concerns, Zhou Fengliu nodded.

A promotion and a raise are certainly good things, but as for slacking off, perhaps becoming a regional manager would allow him to delegate tasks to his subordinates, allowing him to continue slacking off...

Seeing that Zhou Fengliu wasn't too resistant, Zhao Fangxu nodded. He then pushed up his glasses and began to talk about the Divine Craftsmanship.

Having given him a sweet treat and saved face, his subsequent conversation with Zhou Fengliu wouldn't feel so much like an accusation.

"Xiao Zhou, there's something else I need to ask you. I heard that the Divine Crafting Technique seems to be in your possession, right?"

Upon hearing Zhao Fangxu's question, Zhou Fengliu was taken aback at first, then realized that this was information the company had obtained from Zhuge Qing.

"Yes...it is indeed in my hands." Zhou Fengliu said frankly without hiding anything.

"..."

Seeing that Zhou Fengliu was so frank, Zhao Fangxu's conversation could continue.

"So, have you practiced the Divine Craftsmanship Hundred Refinements technique?"

“No.” Zhou Fengliu shook his head.

He hasn't even mastered the Heavenly Talisman, how could he possibly have mastered the Divine Hundred Refinements in such a short time?

Hearing Zhou Fengliu's answer, Zhao Fangxu could roughly tell that it was true. Seeing him continue to ask:

“I just learned about this from that young man, Zhuge Qing. You saw what happened in Biyou Village. This Divine Refinement is very dangerous... I want to hear how you plan to deal with it.”

"Handle it..."

When Zhou Fengliu heard Zhao Fangxu ask this question, he understood what Zhao Fangxu was really up to.

After going around in circles, the ultimate goal is still to control this Divine Machine Refinement within the company.

...

P.S.: Waaaaah.

Is everyone going back to school soon?

Godfather, godfather, how could I live without you?

Chapter 192 Three Conditions! (First Update)

It's good that Zhao Fangxu took the initiative to ask him... at least the initiative is in his hands.

Seeing Zhao Fangxu staring at him, Zhou Fengliu slowly spoke:

“Mr. Zhao, I am well aware of the dangers of the Divine Hundred Refinements technique. I also know that after the incident at Biyou Village, the company will not allow this technique, which can create a cultivation furnace, to be left out of the company. I can hand over a copy of the Divine Hundred Refinements technique to the company.”

"Hmm..." Zhao Fangxu was a little surprised that Zhou Fengliu's awareness was so high.

"Xiao Zhou, I can only say that you've broadened your path, and the company will definitely not treat you unfairly."

Before Zhao Fangxu could finish praising him, Zhou Fengliu changed the subject and continued:

However...

"Mr. Zhao, you know that this Divine Craftsmanship was entrusted to me for safekeeping by Zhuge Qing."

"I've known Zhuge Qing for quite a while now; he's practically a close friend, a brother to me. So, I'm handing his things over to the company..."

Zhou Fengliu's face showed a troubled expression.

Hearing this, Zhao Fangxu never expected that Zhou Fengliu was worried about Zhuge Qing.

Are these two really that close?

"Are you in a difficult position?"

"No, the difficulty is secondary. What I mean is... you have to offer more to sway me, otherwise I'd be letting my brother down."

"..." Zhao Fangxu's face darkened upon hearing Zhou Fengliu's words.

He didn't expect that Zhou Fengliu's path, which had just widened a little, would narrow again.

"Is that what you mean..."

"Alright, then tell me your terms."

Zhao Fangxu never expected that this conversation would inexplicably turn into a transaction.

"Hmm..." Zhou Fengliu stroked his chin: "The mission reward is definitely in the bag..."

“I can accept it, after all, it’s a great achievement to hand over a Divine Machine Hundred Refinements.” Zhao Fangxu had no objections.

"My second condition is that I want the right to dispose of Chen Duo," Zhou Fengliu said again.

"?"

"What do you mean?" Zhao Fangxu was puzzled when he heard Zhou Fengliu ask for the right to dispose of Chen Duo.

"The meaning is very simple: I have the authority to decide what to do with Chen Duo. The board of directors cannot decide her life or death or whether she stays in the bunker."

Zhou Fengliu explained to Zhao Fangxu.

Zhao Fangxu frowned upon hearing this:

“Xiao Zhou… Chen Duo is a Gu-body Saint Child. Everything on her body, including her excrement, is poisonous. If this spreads… the consequences will be severe.”

"Although I don't know what kind of relationship or feelings you have with Chen Duo, she absolutely cannot be out of the company's control."

Zhao Fangxu did not want to hand over the power to deal with Chen Duo to Zhou Fengliu.

Both the Gu Child and the Divine Strategist must be kept under the company's control...

“Mr. Zhao, I understand your predicament, but it is undeniable that the only options the company has for dealing with Chen Duo are euthanasia and imprisonment. There are no other solutions.”

"Do you have any idea?"

Zhao Fangxu listened to Zhou Fengliu's words and it seemed that he had a way to deal with Chen Duo.

"Give me the power to dispose of it... and the company won't be in this predicament."

"?"

The solution Zhou Fengliu offered was beyond Zhao Fangxu's expectations.

Is this what young people think?

If you throw the problems out the window, you'll have no problems left...

...

"Xiao Zhou, are you trying to get the company to release Chen Duo completely? What if Chen Duo's Gu poison takes effect or she's manipulated and causes the Gu poison to spread, resulting in casualties... who can bear that responsibility?"

"me."

Zhou Fengliu didn't want to talk about Chen Duo's cultivation of the Reverse Heavenly Gang at this time, so he could only take the blame.

"..."

Seeing Zhou Fengliu's confidence, Zhao Fangxu thought of Liao Zhong from back then.