The Dongning Building had only been completed for half a year in the Jinling District and housed numerous well-known enterprises. However, because the rental costs at Dongning Building were much higher than those of the typical office buildings, this meant that many small and medium-sized businesses were deterred from even considering it. Blue Star Technology's current office was in the Blue Star Building. Though it was called a building, it was somewhat of a stretch, as it only had seven floors. Nonetheless, when it was completed over a decade ago, the Blue Star Building was rather impressive. Of course, it wasn't called Blue Star back then, but that's beside the point.

When Xia Mingyue first arrived at Blue Star Technology, she found out that the company was using this entire building as its office space. Right then, she told Fang Jing that this was simply a wasteful display of extravagance. Thus, from that time on, Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing started to negotiate with some of the commercial buildings within Jinling District. Dongning Building was not initially a focus for Xia Mingyue, considering the high rent would place a significant financial burden on Blue Star Technology's expenditures. However, she decided to relocate to Dongning Building after hearing that they were willing to reduce the rent by ten percent.

"The company's relocation isn't something we can do on a whim," Fang Jing asked Xia Mingyue, "Should we move our temporary office downstairs?"

Xia Mingyue felt Fang Jing made a good point and nodded, "Then let's find a space on the fifth floor for the office. Oh right, do you want to move your office too?"

Listening to Xia Mingyue's suggestion, Fang Jing's face darkened, and through clenched teeth, she said, "What do you think?"

"Alright, hehe, then let's move," Xia Mingyue replied with a slight smile to Fang Jing.

In an attempt to ingratiate himself with Xia Mingyue, and to avoid any potential trouble from her, Ye Xiao quickly offered a laugh and said, "Mr. Xia, let me help you move your things."

Xia Mingyue immediately gave Ye Xiao a blank look and said, "No need, just stay in logistics."

Ye Xiao, feeling like he had hit a cold wall, immediately fell silent.

However, Xia Mingyue walked a few steps away, then without turning back, she said, "My dad will send someone to help soon."

Upon hearing Xia Mingyue's words, Ye Xiao realized that she was refusing his help upstairs because she was expecting Xia Nanhai to send someone.

Afterward, Xia Mingyue headed briskly toward the Blue Star Technology Building, and Fang Jing stealthily glanced at Ye Xiao. She had been focusing solely on Xia Mingyue the whole conversation, not giving Ye Xiao a single look. But now, catching a glimpse of Ye Xiao, she found herself caught in the act.

Ye Xiao smiled smugly and flicked his eyelashes at Fang Jing, who blushed slightly and shot him a fierce glare before following Xia Mingyue.

As the two women left, Ye Xiao, bored to death, went straight to the logistics department. Coincidentally, just as he reached the entrance, he overheard a conversation inside about him.

"What does Ye Xiao think he is, not even regarding me," Wang Dongliang's voice arrogantly filled the logistics office, "Just wait for the opportunity, and I'll show him. And that Yan Luo, daring to disobey me and listen to Ye Xiao? I told him not to do it, but he went straight home obediently, didn't he?"

Ye Xiao suddenly remembered how Yan Luo, the security captain, would often linger around the entrance, but hadn't been seen there today. Now, hearing Wang Dongliang's words, had Yan Luo been terminated?

Ye Xiao frowned, realizing that Yan Luo was fired by Wang Dongliang because of yesterday's incident. He felt somewhat responsible for Yan Luo's situation—it was his own fault that Yan Luo had lost a well-paying job at Blue Star Technology.

Just then, someone patted Ye Xiao on the shoulder, and when he turned around, he saw it was Li Shengrong!

Li Shengrong was about to speak but got silenced by a gesture from Ye Xiao, who then walked away from the spot.

"What's wrong, Brother Ye?" Li Shengrong asked, bewildered by Ye Xiao's behavior.

Ye Xiao asked, "Do you know about Yan Luo being terminated?"

"Yan Luo got terminated?" Li Shengrong was surprised by Ye Xiao's question and said, "That guy Yan Luo, he does have a difficult personality, but, to be fair, he's always been dedicated to his work. How could he just be terminated out of the blue? I haven't heard of any misconduct on his part."

Ye Xiao said, "It was Wang Dongliang who terminated him. Does a director in logistics even have that kind of authority?"

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's question, Li Shengrong chuckled shrewdly. Being an old hand himself, he could tell that Ye Xiao was unhappy about the termination. However, there was no need to add fuel to the fire. He simply stated, "There's technically no authority to do so. But if the director brings up some evidence that could warrant a termination, getting rid of someone is much easier. And of course, as the head of logistics, framing a subordinate with a charge is all too easy. So theoretically, a director does have the power to terminate employees."

"Do we keep the home address information of our employees on file at the company?" inquired Ye Xiao.

Li Shengrong said, "There is such information, but it's all in the HR department. Employee information from HR is generally not shared with outsiders. Of course, I do have some connections with Director Liang Li of HR. If Brother Ye needs any help, I might be able to do something for you."

Hearing this from Li Shengrong, Ye Xiao could see what Li Shengrong was getting at. However, at this moment, he just wanted to know Yan Luo's address, so since Li Shengrong could be of use, why not take advantage of it?

Ye Xiao said to Li Shengrong, "Brother Li, I would like to know Yan Luo's address. Although Yan Luo is aloof, as you know, he is absolutely loyal to the company. How can we dismiss such an employee just like that? I personally have a lot of respect for Captain Yan, so Brother Li, please help me out."

Li Shengrong listened to Ye Xiao's words, nodded immediately, smiled, and said to Ye Xiao, "Brother Ye, look at what you're saying. We all work tirelessly for Blue Star Technology. There's no trouble in that, and indeed, Wang Dongliang is somewhat overbearing."

"I will report to Mr. Xia honestly," said Ye Xiao with a smile to Li Shengrong.

Li Shengrong immediately replied with a cheerful laugh, "Brother Ye, I happen to be free right now, I'll take a trip to the HR department."

Ye Xiao knew what Li Shengrong wanted. As he watched Li Shengrong leave, he quietly chuckled to himself.

Wang Dongliang was one of Li Shengrong's subordinates, and most of what Wang Dongliang was doing now he had learned from Li Shengrong. Therefore, Li Shengrong's words were clear: he was also doing all this just to secure the top position in Logistics again.

But who was Ye Xiao? It had been said before that this guy never took advantage of others or spoke carelessly after accepting their favors.

Even though Li Shengrong gave him money, whether or not to do the job—well, that was something only Ye Xiao knew. However, he wondered just how much money it was.

After Li Shengrong had left, Ye Xiao glanced towards the Logistics department, straightened his clothes, and with a faint smile on his face, headed directly there.

When Ye Xiao arrived at the entrance of the Logistics department again, Wang Dongliang was still there, talking to a few security guards about something related to Ye Xiao.

"Director Wang, did you just call my name?" asked Ye Xiao, feigning ignorance, as he entered the Logistics department.

"Ah?" The sound of Ye Xiao's voice really gave Wang Dongliang and the others a start. They had been backbiting, and now the very person they had been talking about had come over.

"Ye... Ye Xiao," said Wang Dongliang, still unsure whether Ye Xiao had heard what he had said, so he quickly put on an embarrassed smile and asked, "When did you get here?"

Ye Xiao looked at Wang Dongliang, the smile on his face as calm and composed as usual, only this time he stared at Wang Dongliang for a full five seconds without saying a word.

"I just arrived, and suddenly I heard someone call my name, so I came over. Director Wang, were you talking about me?" Ye Xiao deliberately inquired.

"Ah, yes, we were talking about you. The young people nowadays can hardly compare to you, Ye Xiao. Whether it's character or skill, you're certainly second to none. You guys should really learn from Ye Xiao," Wang Dongliang said grandiosely, with the others quickly agreeing, since Wang Dongliang was now the boss of Logistics, and nobody dared to underestimate him.

Ye Xiao turned to one of the security guards and asked, "Have you seen Captain Yan? How come I haven't seen him today?"

"Captain... Captain Yan?" The security guard, hearing Ye Xiao's question, instantly looked towards Wang Dongliang with a stutter in his voice.

Seeing the security guard look at Wang Dongliang, Ye Xiao acted slightly puzzled and said, "What's wrong? Is he not here?"

Wang Dongliang quickly replied with a hearty laugh, "Ye Xiao, you're a driver. The affairs of the security team, perhaps you shouldn't worry about them. Our Blue Star Technology's security team is very strict. Be it new recruits or long-term employees, anyone who doesn't work diligently for the company can be dismissed."

Ye Xiao, upon hearing Wang Dongliang's words, couldn't help but sneer inwardly. Not working diligently for the company? Perhaps, Yan Luo was too dedicated to the company's affairs.

Ye Xiao nodded and said with a smile, "Director Wang is right, I shouldn't meddle in affairs that aren't my business, but naturally, when it is my business, I will see to it thoroughly."

"What do you mean by that?" asked Wang Dongliang, frowning upon hearing Ye Xiao's circuitous words.

Ye Xiao laughed and said, "It's nothing. I just think that Director Wang's words make a lot of sense. Anyone who doesn't diligently attend to the company's matters should indeed be dismissed. Of course, I hope those who are dismissed won't feel that the company has abandoned them, but that they have abandoned the company!"

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