Chapter 82: A Show of Force

However, looking at Xie Tie's obsequious expression, Fang Chang felt something was amiss.
He only concealed the fact that he was playing the fool to deceive others; the crucial element of attracting hatred hadn't been covered up.
And then there was his identity as a minor villain.
Large corporations like this might have individuals with a chosen one's destiny. Weren't Liang Shiqi and Lu Xuanhao examples?
It's common knowledge that trouble is inevitable wherever one is associated with a chosen one.
His minor villainous fate was precisely what the chosen one was using as a stepping stone.
Therefore, Xie Tie's cooperative recognition and obsequious behavior were definitely suspicious.
Most importantly, Fang Chang trusted his intuition!
From the first glance, he felt Xie Tie wasn't a good person, and there seemed to be a hint of malice in him.
With the cheat ability to gain favor and dislike, he seemed able to sense obvious goodwill and malice in some people.
Xie Tie, standing before him, belonged to the latter category.
Thinking of this, Fang Chang spoke calmly, "So it's Minister Xie? What? Is the company very idle? You don't work here, yet you came all this way to pick me up? You know I'm the third-largest shareholder! What if the company loses money?"
"I don't think you're suitable to be a minister."
"Huh?"
Xie Tie's smile froze on his face.
Wait a minute! Everyone knows Fang Chang is a playboy, but no one has ever said he's unreasonable!
He's already lowered himself so much, and Fang Chang still dares to pick a fight with him?
If that's the case, what about the rest of the plan?
"Young Master Fang..."
"Use your title when you're working!"
Seeing Fang Chang's serious expression, Xie Tie's facial muscles twitched slightly: "Title? But Young Master Fang, you don't have a title in the group yet. I can't exactly call you Shareholder Fang, can I?"
"I'm even more like Shareholder Fang!"
"Alright, alright, enough nonsense, take me inside."
"Yes, yes, Young Master Fang!"
Xie Tie quickly gestured for him to enter. After Fang Chang went inside, Xie Tie watched Fang Chang's back, a sinister look on his face.
Just then, Xie Tie felt a weight on his shoulder. He turned around and saw a burly man staring straight at him.
Fang Chang's bodyguard?!
Xie Tie's pupils contracted.
How could he have forgotten about this person? Is his facial expression control okay?
As Xie Tie grew increasingly uneasy, Ku Duo spoke in a low voice, "Um, I saw your expression. First, I'm warning you! If you make that face at the young master again, I'll break your limbs and then knock out your teeth."
"And then I'll shove your limbs out of your mouth!"
"No, no..."
Xie Tie quickly shook his head, "I didn't make any expression. I was looking at Young Master Fang with a respectful expression!"
"Is that so?"
Ku Duo paused, his facial muscles twitching, revealing the same sinister expression as Xie Tie: "Um, I misunderstood you, I'm sorry!"
"Just forget my warning."
"..."
Xie Tie's body tensed.
A burly man, with a sinister expression, stared at him while speaking in a friendly tone—the scene was utterly terrifying!
"I forgot, I forgot, sir, let's go in quickly, I still need to show Young Master Fang the way!"
Xie Tie quickly changed the subject and turned to leave.
Hmm?
Watching the hurried departure, Ku Duo looked puzzled: "Was I not friendly enough? I was clearly trying to mimic his expression, so why did I seem to scare him?"
"No! There's definitely something wrong with him!!! After all, he didn't even see my watch and compliment me!!! He's a bad guy!"
Thinking this, Ku Duo's expression turned serious, and he quickly followed Fang Chang.
The two girls at the front desk saw Xie Tie and Fang Chang enter together and instinctively wanted to bow in greeting, but Xie Tie stopped them with a look.
"Young Master Fang, please come with me! Let me show you around the project headquarters first! It's the core of our group, and it'll be a good opportunity for the employees to get to know you!"
Hearing this, Fang Chang nodded and followed Xie Tie into the elevator.
Ding!
Sixteenth floor.
This is where the project headquarters is located.
Xie Tie didn't immediately take Fang Chang to meet the higher-ups; instead, he went to the project headquarters, where he was the project manager.
Clearly, he had used some connections.
Sure enough, as soon as they entered the project headquarters lobby, all the dozens of employees present stood up.
"Good morning, Manager Xie!"
"Good morning, good morning. Let me introduce you all. This is Fang Chang, the third largest shareholder of our Qingshi Group! You… um? What do you mean by this?!"
After Xie Tie introduced Fang Chang, the employees didn't even bother to greet him; instead, they immediately sat down and continued with their work.
Seeing this, Xie Tie feigned embarrassment and said, "I'm sorry, Young Master Fang... no, President Fang, they're probably just too busy with work."
"Well then, given their disrespect towards you, I'll deduct their wages!"
"Minister Xie, why are you deducting the employees' wages?"
Just then, a voice rang out, and Liang Shiyuan walked over slowly, a hint of amusement on his face.
Seeing Liang Shiyuan, Xie Tie immediately said, "President Liang, you've arrived?"
"Hello, President Liang!"
The project team employees stood up again, greeting Liang Shiyuan in unison.
Xie Tie then recounted what had just happened.
"Oh?"
Liang Shiyuan frowned: "Such a thing happened? Unforgivable! Did you all hear what Minister Xie said? This is our company's third-largest shareholder. Do I need to teach you how to behave?"
"Hello, President Fang!!!"
The employees shouted in unison.
But the way they shouted, straining their necks, seemed somewhat deliberate.
Fang Chang glanced at the two men in front of him, a half-smile playing on his lips.
Good heavens, they were planning to give him a hard time.
Trying to make him back down like this? Even someone as stupid as Kong Long wouldn't do that.
Liang Shiyuan naturally noticed Fang Chang's expression, but he didn't care at all. He even thought that if Fang Chang got angry and left, that would be even better.
"Mr. Fang..."
Liang Shiyuan smiled and said, "These employees are always so focused on their work that they're completely clueless about social niceties. Please forgive them."
"Look, everyone's greeted you politely. Shouldn't we let them sit down now?"
Fang Chang glanced at Liang Shiyuan.
No one even needed to guess what he was up to. He knew exactly what Liang Shiyuan was planning: Fang Chang would tell the employees to sit down, but they wouldn't cooperate.
Then Liang Shiyuan would tell them to sit down, and the employees would obediently sit down, letting Fang Chang know who owned the company.
How childish!
Thinking this, Fang Chang's smile deepened: "Sit down? Why should they sit down? Don't they prefer standing? All of them, stand up then. By the way, aren't I a shareholder? Remember, every single one of these employees who dares to sit down is fired."
"Huh?"