A Graduation Gift

Chapter 232 Who Harmed Rufus (Part Two)

"It seems that Mr. Tang is very considerate towards the company's employees. The Tang Group is facing a changeable market, so no one knows what kind of troubles the company will run into if the belt isn't being tightened. If there isn't a strong management system to discipline employees, I'm afraid our company will meet many unnecessary problems," Rufus replied.

He and all the board members knew why Lionel opposed this proposal. It was because he had made more mistakes than anyone else present. Naturally, he was not willing to accept the consequence of this proposal.

Being the senior executive in Tang Group, no one dared to oppose Lionel and dictated the company's regulations. However, once this new rule was implemented, both high executives and employees must abide by it. Lionel was usually late for work and always left early. But with the new system, he couldn't do this anymore.

"I agree with Mr. Luo. Now it is important for our company to create a stronger leadership. The rules stipulated by Mr. Luo are not rigid. They are only common regulations and rules that every company abides by. So there is no need for us to worry about these rules, as we don't break them,"

one of the directors expressed his support for Rufus. Seeing this director's response, other directors also showed their standpoints for the proposal one after another.

"It certainly does. Besides, the regulation is also reasonable, which can manage our company's better."

"You are right. This regulation will also strengthen the self-discipline of our employees."

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All the directors supported Rufus. Seeing this, Lionel went purple with rage, realising how unpopular he was.

Rufus had expected such a scene, so he was not surprised at all.

If Lionel was a good manager and Tang Group developed well under his leadership, he would certainly get the support of all, including directors and employees. However, Lionel was unwilling to waste huge amounts of energy and time on the business—he was only interested in the finances and pocketing them. He was inevitably giving rise to complaints from those lower executives and employees.

"Let's vote on the proposal," Rufus suggested.

Sitting as president, he waved. "Everyone for?...everyone against?" Although his legs were severely injured, Rufus still insisted on presiding over the meeting. The directors esteemed him as a powerful man with strong values and good morals. This was why they gave him their support and respect.

The cases, that Lionel were handling these days, were not any incurring profits nor opportunities. The Marketing Department fell into a complete disarray as losses were immense. If there were no restraints imposed by the Tang Group quickly, this company could go under with Lionel taking advantage and his mistakes.

The result of the vote came out, indicating that the new regulation was passed.

It was useless for Lionel to disapprove of this regulation. He was so angry that he thumped the table. Hearing the sound, the meeting room was quiet for one or two seconds. Regardless of how angry Lionel was, everyone ignored his tantrum and continued to discuss other matters.

A trace of mockery crept over Rufus's expression. 'Even if Lionel's father supports him, he can't fully take control of the Tang Group. This company will go under soon, in spite of my revenge for the death of my mother. However, my plan doesn't incorporate these issues. I want to destroy the Tang family step by step in my own way at my leisure, ' Rufus thought deviously.

The directors slowly dispersed. As the last of the directors left, Lionel walked to Rufus.

"Rufus, what a cruel and conniving person you are! Did you spend all your time in the hospital thinking this one up? Remembered this, I will never give in to you. I will definitely drive you out of the Tang Group as well as the Tang family!" Lionel confirmed bitterly.

He stared at Rufus, seething with bitterness and hatred that seemed to pour out of every part of him.

"Are you kidding me? Mr. Tang, you take this matter far too seriously. I have only drawn up a normal constitution. Why are you so angry? Why do you say things like that? I believe we all have the company's best interest in mind. I also believe that you won't go out of your way to violate the rules anyway. So what are you upset about?" Rufus asked dubiously. Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

He was calm as before, smiling politely at Lionel who was wearing a gloomy expression.

"You..."

Reaching his forefinger to point at Rufus, Lionel reluctantly drew it back.

"Hum, I know what you are up to, so you can't fool me. The issues between us are not over. You'd better wait and see," Lionel said maliciously.

After leaving these words, he turned and stormed off, leaving the meeting room.

"Victor, I need your help to take me back to the hospital," Rufus said pleadingly.

Wearing a complacent smile on the corner of his mouth, he slowly stood up and leaned against the table.

Only by delegating far more administration to him would Lionel have to take full responsibility when he made mistakes. The other board members would be very disappointed with him and then began to grumble that Lionel had harmed their interests of the company.

By doing so, Lionel would be restrained and couldn't do whatever he wanted. Rufus enjoyed toying with him. It was the happiest thing for Rufus to make Lionel suffer and even bring troubles to him.

A short message came from Cassandra. Looking at it, Rufus was very excited.

He quickly replied to the message.

'Cassandra finally begin to take the initiative in sending messages to me. That's great. I know she has only sent them because of my injuries. I'm still very happy. If it turns out to be a blessing, so much the better, ' Rufus thought.

"Mr. Luo, I have already checked the surveillance video covering the Garden Road on the day of the accident. But there were no records before or after that time. I think someone may have ulterior motives to cut off parts of the video," Victor said in shock.

After getting on the car, Victor began to report all his findings to Rufus.

"No records?"

Rufus frowned and contemplated while processing all the information.

'When calling Cassandra that day, I was really annoyed. I have always been very attentive when driving. Even though I sped, the accident should never happen to me. I have been driving so many years, and I have massive amount of experience in handling stressful situation. There is something wrong with this, ' he thought.

The real reason for the accident was a car suddenly came out from his side, at the intersection. His first reaction was to turn the steering wheel to avoid the car, thus hitting a nearby stone wall.

This vehicle involved in this accident quickly disappeared from sight before Rufus could even catch a glimpse of the model of the car.

After the accident, he went into a coma. He always felt something was amiss. 'Why didn't the traffic police who were in charge of this accident tell me about the the suspicious facts? In addition, the accident reports which the traffic police filled out stated I drove recklessly. Nothing was there about another driver, Why?

But now there is no evidence that someone deliberately crashed my car. I have to slowly collect evidences by myself. I must find out who did it, ' he thought.

However, Rufus felt a little puzzled in his mind. He was sure that it was definitely not an ordinary car accident. That car was gone as if it had never appeared. How strange it was!

"Please continue to investigate the accident. Search for the surveillance videos of those intersections and streets connecting to the Garden Road. Be sure to find a red car. Someone must know something,"

Rufus gave his order to Victor who wore a serene look and nodded in understanding.

Lost in his own thoughts again, Rufus wondered, 'Who on earth would want to harm me?'