After the meeting, Ling Ruonan wanted to convene another small meeting with the staff in the President’s Office.
These people were her confidants, her most trusted individuals.
With Lin Lan by her side, she wanted Lin Lan to specifically manage them, so she personally chaired the meeting to familiarize Lin Lan with these matters.
Every time she brought Lin Lan over, Ling Ruonan would let Lin Lan interact with these people.
Compared to the higher-ups of the company, Ling Ruonan preferred Lin Lan to have a good relationship with these people in the President’s Office.
After all, these were the people originally around her, and if needed, they could be deployed to take on important positions anytime.
Luo Ziling didn’t participate in this meeting; he decided to wander around the company.
After visiting several departments, he suddenly thought of Jin Yan. This woman who had once been incredibly successful, with her status above many company executives, was now holding a not-so-important role in the logistics department. Luo Ziling still wanted to know about her situation.
Originally, he had high hopes for Jin Yan, planning to collaborate with her and Wu Weiguo to strategically deal with Ling Zhengping.
However, he didn’t expect Ling Ruonan to disagree with his approach, forcing him to abandon the plan.
Upon abandoning the plan, Jin Yan’s importance sharply decreased, and Wu Weiguo along with Wu Weihua simply gave up.
Nonetheless, Jin Yan’s abilities were still recognized by Luo Ziling, and coupled with Jin Yan’s experiences, which were rather sympathetic, coupled with her current intent to reform, Luo Ziling decided to further investigate this person’s situation.
After being directly demoted by Ling Ruonan to the grassroots level, Jin Yan felt somewhat disheartened.
She knew that the reason she hadn’t been dealt with too harshly, still held a position in the Northern Group, and received a decent salary, was due to the benevolence of Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling. Falling from a high position is a difficult feeling to accept for anyone.
Jin Yan decided to start anew, utilizing her abilities to regain recognition from Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling and to secure another promotion.
However, the psychological impact was not something that could be adjusted in a short period.
Fortunately, Jin Yan had always been assisting Ling Ruonan in handling important company affairs; coupled with her intelligence and competence, she was well aware of the situations across departments. Additionally, having been in a high position, many still afforded her respect.
With these favorable factors combined, she was handling the current responsibilities with ease.
Having been in this logistics department for some time, she significantly improved work efficiency through her efforts and even rectified some previously existing loopholes.
It can be said that in just a few days, Jin Yan secured the recognition of other members in her department through her dedication.
But still, her mood remained low.
When she had no tasks to perform, she would sit alone, feeling melancholic.
Not wanting others to see her in such low spirits, she could only throw herself into her work.
Her efforts not only improved her own department’s efficiency but also boosted the productivity of others working alongside her.
After all, having such a workaholic nearby, slacking off would be embarrassing.
Just as she was working hard, preparing to verify all logistics department materials from the previous month to send them upstairs, a few people walked into her workspace. As her colleagues stood up in a panic, Jin Yan remained engrossed in her work.
When she realized something was amiss, Luo Ziling, who was inspecting in the company of Ye Qinqing, had reached her desk.
Upon seeing Luo Ziling’s strikingly handsome face, Jin Yan turned pale and, being startled, stood up nervously.
"Mr. Luo!" Jin Yan exclaimed softly, hurriedly put down her work, and stood beside Luo Ziling with her head lowered.
Jin Yan had been demoted to the logistics department, and with Luo Ziling visiting her today, many naturally thought her demotion was related to Luo Ziling. It was rumored that Jin Yan tried to seduce Luo Ziling but failed, ultimately angering Ling Ruonan, leading to her current position. Some believed Luo Ziling still had feelings for Jin Yan, thus came to see her—which was the gossip among many.
Others assumed Luo Ziling pursued Jin Yan or tried to make her his lover, but Jin Yan disagreed, or Ling Ruonan opposed, leading to this outcome. Luo Ziling’s visit today was to see his little lover.
Though the thoughts were similar, the sentiments differed slightly.
No matter the possibility, Jin Yan’s identity and status remained complex.
Many naturally believed Jin Yan was only temporarily demoted and might be promoted again for important roles in the future.
Many held this view when Jin Yan was initially demoted, so no one troubled her, and many now with higher ranks did not treat her as a subordinate.
"How are you settling in?" Luo Ziling asked Jin Yan, observing her with an amused expression, "I’ve heard you’ve become a workaholic?"
After Luo Ziling entered, other employees working in the same office stood up to greet him and then tactfully left the room.
The last employee left gently closed the door behind them.
"Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Luo. Jin Yan is very grateful!" Jin Yan replied nervously to Luo Ziling, "I made mistakes, and I want to make amends through my efforts. Rest assured, I won’t disappoint you or the President."
"Good, remember what you said today. I look forward to seeing you live up to this promise. Let the past be in the past. You’re quite capable, and I hope your efforts will bring new achievements. I also hope you won’t repeat past mistakes," Luo Ziling spoke earnestly.
"Thank you for the encouragement, Mr. Luo!" Jin Yan nodded solemnly, "I will definitely achieve greater success through my efforts."
Luo Ziling smiled and nodded in response.
The reason for giving Jin Yan a chance and visiting her today was because Luo Ziling still valued her.
He believed that someone who committed a mistake once would have fewer chances of repeating them. If one’s errors are scrutinized, subsequent opportunities serve as reparation, this person will strive harder than most and potentially exhibit higher loyalty.
Luo Ziling lacked capable people on his side, and Jin Yan was someone he still wished to fight for.
Jin Yan’s background was one reason for his forgiveness of her.
The most critical reason was Jin Yan’s ability.
Upon leaving Jin Yan’s office, Ye Qinqing, who accompanied Luo Ziling on his inspection, couldn’t help but ask curiously, "President, did Jin Yan really make a grave mistake?"
"Yes, she made a significant error, but I still want to give her another chance." Luo Ziling replied earnestly to Ye Qinqing: "However, I don’t wish for those working with me to repeat such mistakes. The first person can be forgiven, but subsequent ones cannot!"
In Ye Qinqing’s surprise, Luo Ziling solemnly added: "I appreciate loyal people!"
Luo Ziling’s words caused Ye Qinqing’s expression to change dramatically!