Early the next morning, Ling Ruonan went to the Northern Group.
Luo Xusheng rarely accompanied her there.
Naturally, Luo Ziling also went along.
Since Luo Xusheng was willing to accompany Ling Ruonan to the Northern Group, as her son, he also had to go.
To Luo Ziling’s surprise, Luo Xusheng merely acted as a driver for Ling Ruonan. He drove her there but did not accompany her in front of the employees at the Northern Group.
Luo Ziling was still the one who accompanied her into the elevator and into the CEO’s office.
Ling Ruonan had been absent from the Northern Group for more than a week, and there had been many issues recently. So, when those high-level executives saw Ling Ruonan appear in the headquarters building, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Ling Ruonan convened a brief meeting with the company’s executives. During the meeting, she warned everyone to focus on their work and not indulge in underhanded schemes.
The completely different speaking style and content from Ling Ruonan took many people by surprise.
Especially those with ulterior motives; upon hearing Ling Ruonan’s warning, they couldn’t help but be anxious.
After the meeting, Ling Ruonan called Jin Yan to the office for a private talk.
Luo Ziling did not go in when they were talking.
He took the opportunity to walk around the company’s headquarters while waiting for the two women to chat.
During his tour, Ye Qinqing and Zhou Chaoyang accompanied him.
When Luo Ziling mentioned that they should accompany him on the company’s inspection, Ye Qinqing and Zhou Chaoyang were both excited.
They understood what this meant.
If the company’s high-level positions were being adjusted and their positions were retained, or even promoted, accompanying Luo Ziling on the company’s tour today would make them appear as Luo Ziling’s trusted aides in the eyes of many.
Being regarded as Luo Ziling’s trusted aides and treated as such by him meant that their status within the company would undoubtedly rise.
Both were grateful for seizing the opportunity and ultimately altering their lives.
The one-on-one conversation between Ling Ruonan and Jin Yan lasted about an hour.
When the conversation ended, Jin Yan’s eyes were swollen from crying.
Subsequently, Ling Ruonan announced in public that Jin Yan would no longer serve as the CEO’s assistant but instead work as a supervisor in the logistics department.
This decision left everyone stunned.
They knew the vast difference between a CEO’s assistant and a logistics department supervisor.
In terms of salary alone, there’s a significant gap between a CEO’s assistant and a logistics department supervisor. A CEO’s assistant earns at least five hundred thousand a year, while a logistics supervisor doesn’t make more than one hundred and fifty thousand.
Not to mention the differences in power.
The CEO’s assistant holds substantial power, and even other company executives must show them respect.
On the other hand, a logistics supervisor reports to various levels of leadership, including managers, directors, and vice-presidents, making the gap in prestige and authority immense.
When making this decision, Ling Ruonan also provided reasons.
Jin Yan had not been diligent in her work recently, made several mistakes, and committed multiple severe errors.
Nonetheless, she was still given a chance to improve herself by working in a lower position.
If she performed well, worked diligently, and achieved results, she would still have the opportunity for promotion and a raise.
Afterwards, Jin Yan posted a statement on the company forum, admitting that she was naive and misled, causing harm to the company’s interests. She expressed gratitude for the lenient treatment from the company. Going forward, she promised to turn over a new leaf, work hard, and strive to change everything with her efforts and achievements to regain the company’s trust.
Along with the removal of Jin Yan as CEO’s assistant, Ling Ruonan also announced the new assistant choice.
Lin Lan was appointed as the new CEO’s assistant, taking over all the responsibilities previously handled by Jin Yan.
The staff in the CEO’s office were shocked to see a woman, whom they had never heard of before, suddenly appear and not only inherit Jin Yan’s former powers but also acquire many powers that Jin Yan never had.
In other words, Lin Lan’s authority was similar to the former assistant, Wuyue.
This surprised everyone.
Yet, they also knew that this elegant and beautiful woman named Lin Lan was trusted by Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling even more than the previous assistant, Jin Yan.
Lin Lan had also arrived at the company today.
Last night, she and Wuyue had been busy with other matters and didn’t see Ling Ruonan.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want to see Ling Ruonan, but they came too late and by the time they arrived, Ling Ruonan was already asleep.
Ling Ruonan, fatigued from her travels, had rested early, and thus the two night owls didn’t disturb her rest.
Today, Lin Lan came directly to the Northern Group from another place, arriving during Ling Ruonan’s conversation with Jin Yan.
Lin Lan did not appear at the company alongside Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan but arrived halfway, making the staff in the CEO’s office feel that this new assistant was quite significant.
Lin Lan, like Wuyue, was cold, and even taller than Wuyue, with a beauty that seemed enhanced, hence the staff felt an instinctive fear upon seeing her.
Ling Ruonan originally intended to introduce Lin Lan to her colleagues during today’s meeting, but because Lin Lan did not make it in time, it was postponed for the next time.
Today, Lin Lan diverted to the Dragon Rise base early in the morning to bid farewell to her comrades before arriving.
She was unaware of Ling Ruonan’s announcement about her appointment today, so when she received a call from Luo Ziling, it was already late.
In fact, Luo Ziling only learned about Ling Ruonan’s decision on their way to the company today; Ling Ruonan hadn’t mentioned it the previous evening.
The farewell ceremony at the military camp made Lin Lan feel quite sentimental.
However, Ling Ruonan’s swift announcement of her appointment filled her with gratitude.
"In the future, I can only willingly devote myself to you and your son."
"Giving you a decent job and a good income is nothing to thank us for, it’s what we should do." Luo Ziling sternly replied when hearing Lin Lan’s words: "The only hope is that you can quickly manage these people and showcase the prestige of Kong Que."
This remark drew a sharp look from Lin Lan.
Subsequently, Ling Ruonan also gave Lin Lan several assignments.
She detailed what Lin Lan needed to do, and what responsibilities she would have each day.
After detailing everything, she smiled and said to Luo Ziling and Lin Lan sitting in front of her: "With Lin Lan by my side, my safety will be more assured."
She instructed Lin Lan that if there was anything she didn’t understand, she could ask her directly, and she would also arrange for other staff to guide Lin Lan to help her quickly adapt to her current job.
In front of Luo Ziling, Lin Lan assured Ling Ruonan that she would swiftly adapt to this new role, aim to handle all responsibilities well, and not disappoint Ling Ruonan.
"You have never let us down, just like Ling’er, often giving us surprises. I trust your abilities, and even more, your loyalty!" After saying this, Ling Ruonan instructed Luo Ziling to allocate some of the Northern Group’s stocks to Lin Lan as her joining bonus."