It was imaginable that the topics discussed at the highest level were undoubtedly of great importance.

Xia Hengping continued, "The groundbreaking news announced at 5 a.m. this morning, the 'Great Xia Population Bill', is one of the results of this highest meeting.

"As far as I know, from the beginning of the discussion to the announcement of the bill, it took less than a day, showing how determined the highest level is."

Everyone heard the unusual implication and their eyes were firmly locked on the General Manager.

Finally, Xia Hengping came to the main topic: "The reform in the electric energy sector was also one of the discussion topics of the highest meeting."

He paused for a moment and then added, "In the coming period, the entire electric energy sector will undergo a comprehensive salary reduction."

The emphasis on the word "comprehensive" clearly indicated that the extent of the salary cuts would exceed expectations.

Everyone's expressions changed drastically.

Xia Hengping kept a straight face: "I just made a call to an acquaintance at the provincial main company.

"He told me that the salaries of some personnel might be reduced by more than sixty percent, and all kinds of benefits would be completely cut off.

"In short, it means significantly reducing the overall expenditure of the group and submitting more profits to the state."

As soon as he said this.

The commotion grew even larger.

Someone even started to complain with a dissatisfied expression.

"Have they gone mad up there?"

"They're leaving us no way to survive!"

In the past, Xia Hengping would definitely intervene because he didn't like his subordinates murmuring in whispers.

But now he didn't say anything and just let it be.

He was even pleased to see such a situation.

After a few seconds.

Xia Hengping slowly raised his hand: "Alright!"

The discussion noises disappeared immediately.

But every face still carried a strong dissatisfaction.

The saying "touching interests is harder than touching souls" was perfectly illustrated here.

Only then did Xia Hengping pretentiously say, "Although East Electric Energy has made great contributions to the country, helping it through the most difficult times.

"But East Electric Energy is a state-controlled enterprise and must comply with the national will, so the salary reductions are imperative."

These words sounded righteous yet carried a faintly sarcastic tone.

The high salaries and benefits this group enjoyed were less about their exceptional abilities and more about relying on the industry's special nature.

Xia Hengping went on to say, "This morning meeting is just to give you all a heads-up, the group company will gradually implement the tasks assigned by the higher-ups."

He suddenly changed his tone: "Regarding the specific salary reduction plan, the group company will also listen to the opinions of various branches."

This was a suggestive remark.

A manager proposed a plan.

"President Xia, since the higher-ups want to cut costs, we could lay off some staff and outsource some work to external companies at a low cost."

Someone immediately expressed agreement.

"I agree!"

"That's a great idea!"

There was no fool present; they all understood the brilliance of this "outsourcing" strategy.

To put it bluntly, it meant lowering the salaries of grassroots employees, while the higher-ups were relatively less affected.

If outsourcing was handled well, there was even an opportunity to earn a lot of extra money.

Xia Hengping thought about it and instantly smiled: "The branches can research it well."

"Knock! Knock!"

The door was suddenly knocked.

And it was knocked quite heavily.

A middle-aged female manager immediately got up, walked to the door, and opened it.

Outside stood several men in black uniforms, each expressionless as they looked in.

One man in black asked directly: "Is Xia Hengping here?"

Xia Hengping was taken aback and slowly stood up: "I am Xia Hengping."

The man in black raised his hand to show his credentials: "We are from the 'Special Inspection Department', and we need you to come with us to cooperate with our investigation."

Xia Hengping looked puzzled: "I have never heard of any Special Inspection Department."

The man in black put down his credentials: "The Special Inspection Department is a ministerial-level national department just established a few days ago. I am called Feng Yuanping, serving as the Deputy Director of the Hedong Province Branch."

Xia Hengping sneered: "Blowing your own trumpet, aren't you? I think you guys are just frauds!"

Feng Yuanping's gaze turned icy: "I forgot to mention just now, the Special Inspection Department is mainly composed of Superpower Users, and we are authorized to use superpowers during investigations."

Xia Hengping's heart skipped a beat, and his old face instantly changed.

The other people in the conference room also showed distressed expressions.

Feng Yuanping's eyes flashed with a glimmer, and his voice suddenly became ethereal: "Let's go!"

Xia Hengping's old face immediately showed a struggling expression, and beads of sweat quickly appeared on his forehead.

The management personnel watched in horror.

Even a fool would know Minister Feng was using superpowers on the General Manager.

After a few seconds.

Xia Hengping's expression suddenly became blank, his eyes half-opened and half-closed as if he were asleep.

Feng Yuanping said once more: "Let's go!"

Xia Hengping, like a puppet on strings, took awkward steps and walked out of the conference room.

Feng Yuanping glanced around the room, his tone mocking: "Outsourcing, huh? You all have quite the plan!"

All of these management personnel were filled with fear.

Feng Yuanping snorted and said nothing more, decisively turning around and leaving.

After a long while.

A low voice spoke up: "President Xia is done for!"

Everyone worked for the same company, so they naturally knew that President Xia was definitely not clean.

But what scared them even more was that the country actually used superpower users for investigations.

This signal was truly terrifying.

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