After speaking, Gu Bai turned to Mr. Shao, who was sitting to his left, and said, "The General Affairs Office is your direct department, so we won't impose any penalties during the meeting. Please submit your handling plan to me later."

"Understood."

Mr. Shao dared not say a word more and simply nodded.

In everyone's eyes, Mr. Shao and Xiao Qiang had always been Gu Bai's trusted aides. Yet this time, they were the first to be targeted. This caused all the executives to feel threatened, fearful that they might be the next ones to be called out by Gu Bai.

Gu Bai was well aware of what these people were thinking, but he just casually glanced at them without saying anything.

"Let's proceed with the formal agenda of the meeting."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone opened their notebooks, ready to record Gu Bai's speech at any moment.

"Next, let General Manager Shao report on the penalties imposed on our company by departments like the Internet Information Office in the past few days."

Upon hearing Gu Bai's words, Mr. Shao quickly stood up from his chair.

"The Internet Information Office investigated all our company's departments. The investment department was found to be involved in investment violations. The investment in Tianming Entertainment was immediately halted, and a fine of 200,000 yuan was imposed. Additionally, the fire department has issued rectification directives regarding our company's safety hazards.

We are actively communicating with the Internet Information Office about the investment in Tianming Entertainment to resume the project as soon as possible.

Regarding safety hazards, the administrative department has already issued a notification, and all company employees are required to complete a three-day fire safety training."

After reporting, Mr. Shao stood to Gu Bai's left, watching Gu Bai.

"I am very satisfied with the company's emergency handling of the crisis, and the fact that a solution was developed within a few days is commendable."

"However, the administrative department has shown significant negligence in this matter. The entire department will have a bonus deducted, and the administrative director will announce this after the meeting."

The administrative director stood up for a second time, nodding in acknowledgment.

The administrative department has few employees, mostly on basic wages, so the punishment of having a month's bonus deducted is not severe, hardly stronger than a verbal warning. This was satisfactory to her. If it were a deduction of a month's salary, she estimated that after issuing the notice, her office's doors would be trampled down by ordinary employees.

After the administrative director sat down, Gu Bai continued to ask, "Who is in charge of Tianming Entertainment's investment?"

Upon hearing Gu Bai's question, a young man in his thirties stood up.

"Chairman Gu, it's me."

Gu Bai did have some impression of this person, a former subordinate of Mr. Shao who had been brought over.

After glancing at him, Gu Bai nodded slightly.

"Submit your resignation letter to Mr. Shao later; after all, the investment department is under his supervision."

"Ah? Chairman Gu! This investment was entirely compliant. The Internet Information Office is just nitpicking!"

The project leader hurriedly tried to explain to Gu Bai.

But Gu Bai didn't even bother to listen, directly saying, "You don't need to explain to me. Wrong is wrong, inadequate is inadequate. Will you leave on your own, or should the Security Department escort you out?"

Hearing Gu Bai's merciless words, the project leader of Tianming Entertainment looked at Mr. Shao with an ashen face.

As a former subordinate, Mr. Shao did have feelings for him. Even knowing that Gu Bai was currently in a bad mood, he couldn't help but want to speak up to Gu Bai. However, before he could say anything, Gu Bai stopped him, saying, "If you want to replace him, you can also send your resignation letter to my office."

Hearing Gu Bai's cold tone, Mr. Shao could only helplessly signal the project investment leader of Tianming Entertainment to leave.

It was absolutely impossible for Mr. Shao to give up the position of General Manager of the Black Swan Group for a subordinate.

"During this surprise investigation of the three major departments, there were both negligent and well-performing employees in the group. Rewards for merit, punishment for failings—this has always been the corporate culture of our Group."

"Director Yi, after the meeting, have the Chairman's office draft a plan. Except for the investment and administrative departments, all departments will be awarded a bonus equivalent to one month's salary."

"Understood."

"Now, let's move on to the second topic of the meeting."

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