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But Oswald's next words will soon reignite their fervor.

"Comrades!"

"That damn guy, he actually tried to stop us from implementing the reform plan!"

"This guy doesn't want to give up his right to bully others, and he's even less willing to cut his ridiculously high salary to help everyone else!"

"He wants to treat you like fish on a chopping board, lambs to the slaughter in a sheepfold, slaves without any dignity!"

"He refuses to give you the same rights and salary as him!"

"He...betrayed the working class!"

“And I, Oswald Corbert, on behalf of our parent company, the Depp Group, and Mr. Depp, promise to bring you the rights and benefits that you are entitled to.”

"From now on, our employees will never have to worry about food and clothing again. You will be the ladder for this company's progress and the masters of your own destiny!"

Oswald's words stirred the emotions of the workers in the audience once again.

Furthermore, they were filled with contempt and disgust for the guy who had just been shot dead by Oswald.

Several daring male workers even climbed onto the platform and spat on the headless corpse.

"Pooh!"

"Hey! You bastard who betrayed the working class!"

"Fuck you, you betrayed the working class!"

Although they were not very clear about what the working class was, nor did they understand its political significance.

But one thing they were very clear about was that they themselves were workers!

So, the working class, of course, refers to themselves.

With the lead of the first few people, more and more workers climbed onto the platform.

They first spat at the guy who had betrayed the working class, then walked up to Oswald, thanked him, and hugged him.

Oswald was deeply moved by the workers' sincere love and respect.

What he has always been pursuing is people's recognition and heartfelt love, isn't it?

Now, this little penguin, who was once at the very bottom of the gang, has not only become the mayor of Gotham City, but also a beloved boss among the workers.

Unbeknownst to them, the underground penguin that was originally hidden in the darkness was being dyed red and became a red communist penguin!

Chapter 215 Countdown

The reforms at the Depp Group are in full swing.

Bruce, representing the Wayne Enterprises, was naturally not to be outdone. However, Bruce felt that it was unrealistic to completely overhaul Wayne Enterprises' long-standing policies with a one-size-fits-all approach.

Therefore, he decided to implement Depp's reform suggestions little by little.

In this way, with the gradual approach of "boiling the frog in warm water," there aren't too many people opposing the reforms.

The shareholders, in particular, felt reassured that the reforms would reduce their salaries, but the profits from their shares would not, so they did not try to stop Bruce too forcefully.

At the same time, the effects of the reforms quickly became apparent.

Led by the Depp Group, all employees have a completely different spirit and energy at work every day compared to other companies.

By adhering to market economic principles and implementing a new management model internally, the company can stay ahead of the market and ensure profitability, while also fostering a positive work atmosphere.

The entire Depp Group is filled with an atmosphere of people being the masters of their own destiny and treating the company's work as their lifelong career.

As for those who attempt to detach themselves from the masses, they will either be subtly influenced to return to the masses or be completely swept away by the tide.

Since the reforms, Depp Group's revenue and growth rate have not slowed down; on the contrary, they have grown even faster than before.

And because of word-of-mouth among employees, almost everyone now dreams of working for the Depp Group.

In fact, many people even came from other cities specifically to visit.

This made the old guard at Wayne Enterprises a little uneasy.

Ultimately, through the shareholders' meeting, Wayne decided to accelerate the pace of reforms and could no longer be suppressed by the Depp Group!

Bruce sat at the head of the conference table, and he was thrilled when he heard that the reform plan had been passed unanimously.

Soon, the reforms and changes at Depp Group and Wayne Group began to be noticed by the outside world.

Although Gotham City's local media and newspapers had already reported on this.

But at the time, most people didn't really care about it, and some business owners even scoffed at it, saying it was nonsense and that Depp and Bruce would definitely regret it.

But reality slapped them hard in the face. Many of these companies' employees resigned immediately after successfully applying for jobs at Depp Group.

Of course, compared to the citizens of Gotham City, the vast majority of people in other cities outside the city are still skeptical about this.

After all, everyone knows how infamous Gotham is.

Not to mention that after a brief period of historically low crime rates, Gotham's crime rate is now rapidly rising.

In the metropolis, there were even rumors that Gotham City released these messages only to lure people from other cities, rob them of their belongings, and then either extort money from their families or sell them into factories as laborers.

When Depp saw these rumors, he just smiled and didn't care at all.

He was certain that this was all a rumor spread by the corporations in Metropolis; faced with reforms in Gotham... those dirty capitalists were afraid.

So they had to start spreading some baseless rumors, which is their forte in propaganda warfare.

Furthermore, Depp concluded that the Luther Group was absolutely the main force behind the smear campaign against Gotham.

After all, Lex hasn't taken over the Luther Group yet, and his father, Lionel Luther, is a complete capitalist.

To achieve his goal, this old guy would use any dirty tricks he could think of, which is perfectly normal.

Not to mention that this guy tried to steal business from Gotham but was turned away.

These rumors were the first obstacle that Depp and his team encountered in their attempt to break free from Gotham's influence and implement reforms.

However, Depp already had a way to deal with this kind of obstacle that is biased towards private individuals and the general public.

The first step is to have authoritative media outlets follow up with reports and conduct on-site investigations.

In the editorial office of The Daily Planet, editor-in-chief Perry White looked at the invitation in his mailbox, his hands clasped together and his chin resting on his hand in deep thought.

This is a joint invitation from the Depp Group and the Wayne Group.

The main purpose was to address the rumors circulating among the public regarding the two companies and the reforms in Gotham City, and to invite the editorial team to conduct an on-site investigation.

To be honest, Peruvian White is in a dilemma right now.

On the one hand, he was quite curious about the reforms of Gotham's two mega-corporations, as well as the initially positive rumors and the subsequent smear campaigns.

Moreover, he was more inclined to believe that these reforms and the workers' praise were genuine.

Because one of Perry White's relatives works at one of Depp's factories.

However, Gotham's environment and notoriety are well-known.

Perry White was also apprehensive!

What if he goes and never comes back? He still has parents, wife and children to support!

But after much consideration, Perry White decided to take his best team and the most capable reporters to Gotham for a visit!

After receiving Perry White's reply, Depp immediately added the guy's private contact information and then sent Perry White a message.

Don't worry, my people will pick you up tomorrow. Gotham is perfectly safe.

The next day, Wellen Jones personally led the team.

When Perry White saw the dozen or so burly men in black in the van, he almost wet himself.

Damn, this feels so safe!

The editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet personally led a team to interview the Depp Group and Wayne Group.

Before leaving, Perry White also mentioned that in addition to visiting the Depp Group and the Wayne Group, he would also visit and document the entire city of Gotham if circumstances allowed.

It immediately became the talk of the town, with people saying they were bringing me the latest news from Perry White.

What is the real Gotham like?

This is a place that everyone outside of Gotham is very curious about.

After all, not many people have actually been to Gotham, and no one wants to put themselves in danger, especially in a notorious place like Gotham.

At this moment, the people at the Daily Planet began to pray for Perry White, hoping for his safe return.

Perry White and his team of reporters barely dared to breathe after entering the van, instead keeping a wary eye on the burly men around them.

The van started up, carrying Perry White and his team, and headed straight for Gotham City.

Upon entering the Depp Group factory, Perry White was immediately struck by the atmosphere.

He had never seen such a positive and uplifting company, whether in the metropolis or elsewhere.

Stepping into the production workshop, the workers' faces beamed with happiness, which moved Perry White deeply.

The team behind him was already fully prepared. Perry White stopped a passing worker and asked, "Hello, I'm Perry White, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet. Could you please introduce yourself?"

The worker was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "My name is Chris, and I am a proud assembly worker at the Depp Toy Factory."

Assembly worker?

Perry White was puzzled. This seemed to be the lowest-ranking position in the toy factory, so why did this person seem so... proud when introducing himself?

"You seem quite proud of your work, why is that?"

"Perry White asked."

The worker raised his head, as if bathed in a holy light, and said proudly, "Of course, as an assembly worker, I earn my living with my own hard work. Isn't that something to be happy and proud of?"

Upon hearing this, Perry White asked, seemingly understanding but not quite, "But Chris, you know that assembly line workers are the lowest-ranking positions in this factory, and it doesn't seem like something you should be proud of."

Upon hearing this, assembly worker Chris frowned slightly and said in a lecturing tone, "This big black guy from the Daily Planet, for him to say something like that shows that your level of thinking is still a bit low. There is no distinction between noble and lowly positions. Here, whether you are a worker or a manager, there is not much difference."

“There’s no difference between workers and managers? How is that possible!” Perrywhite asked.

Chris nodded and continued, "Of course, besides the wage gap, workers can also participate in factory management. For example, at yesterday's meeting, I raised a different opinion from the workshop foreman, and it was adopted!"

Chris patted Perry White on the shoulder and said, "Big guy, it seems you still have a lot to learn from us and improve your thinking! Okay, I have to get back to work."