Instantly, all eyes turned toward the speaker.
The person speaking was Peng Gang, the head of the sales department. He was in his forties, with a few sparse strands of hair slicked back over his forehead and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose.
Among the company's major departments, Peng Gang was one of the most senior employees, having been appointed as a department head by the Yu family after the Jiangzhou branch was established.
Previously, there had been no deputy general manager overseeing the sales department, and many had assumed Peng Gang would be promoted to the position. Instead, Qin Yi had taken the role.
Luo Bin's eyebrows twitched slightly as he asked displeased, "Do you have an issue with this?"
Peng Gang replied, "She has been with the company for less than two months before being promoted to deputy general manager. This doesn't align with the company's promotion criteria."
"Hmph!"
Being publicly challenged, Luo Bin was naturally unhappy. He said coldly, "It's true that Qin Yi hasn't been with the company long, but half of the company's cooperative projects were secured by her."
"In just these two months, the value she alone has created for the company accounts for half of our total achievements. If she isn't qualified, who is?"
"Moreover, Yan Chen Group has always prioritized capability over seniority. Since when have promotions been based solely on tenure?"
"Additionally, I need to emphasize one thing—the appointment letter was issued by headquarters and has nothing to do with me, Luo Bin. If you have objections, you can file a complaint with headquarters. My only responsibility is to relay the appointment notice."
Hearing Luo Bin's words, everyone present suddenly understood.
Although Qin Yi's tenure was short, she had indeed secured many major cooperative projects for the company, especially in the last month, where her performance had been outstanding.
This also instilled a strong sense of confidence in many lower-level employees, particularly because of Luo Bin's emphasis on meritocracy.
Qin Yi's story was an inspiring one for the grassroots employees.
"Alright, if there are no other matters, this meeting is adjourned."
Luo Bin swept his gaze over the crowd and spoke.
He had completed the task Yang Chen had assigned him and was eager to report back.
"Luo Bin, since you're being unreasonable, don't blame me for being unkind."
Peng Gang suddenly looked furious and called Luo Bin by his full name in front of all the employees.
His words stunned everyone.
Though Luo Bin was only the general manager at the branch, he was the top leader here. Now, Peng Gang was openly defying him.
"Colleagues, let me show you something. After seeing this, you'll understand how Qin Yi was promoted to deputy general manager."
Peng Gang raised his voice, then suddenly pulled out a manila envelope. From it, he retrieved a stack of photos and scattered them around the room.
In an instant, the conference room was filled with photos.
Qin Yi also picked up one of the photos. When she saw its contents, her face paled, and she was overcome with anger.
The photo showed her sitting in Luo Bin's lap, her arms around his neck, smiling brightly.
The sight of the photo caused an uproar!
Everyone looked at Qin Yi in shock—even her close friend Sun Tian was stunned.
If even Sun Tian believed it, it was no surprise others did too.
"Now, I don't need to explain how Qin Yi was promoted to deputy general manager, do I?"
Peng Gang sneered. "At first, I was puzzled about how Qin Yi could have secured so many major projects. But after receiving an envelope full of photos, everything became clear."
"Who knows? Maybe those projects were actually secured by Luo Bin himself, but he deliberately credited Qin Yi to boost her reputation. Director Luo, you've gone to great lengths for your little lover."
Luo Bin's expression darkened instantly.
It was true that he had secretly helped Qin Yi secure many projects, which was why she had been able to close the deals.
But he had been extremely discreet—there was no way outsiders could have known.
So where had these photos come from?
"You're lying! There's nothing between me and Director Luo! These photos are fake!"
Qin Yi was trembling with fury, her emotions running high.
She was still a young, unmarried woman—how could she bear such slander?
"Qin Yi, there's no use denying it. At first, I also doubted the authenticity of these photos. But now that you've been appointed deputy general manager, I'm convinced they're real."
Peng Gang smirked mockingly. "If you've done it, just admit it. Are you really going to deny it now?"
"Shut up!"
Qin Yi shouted angrily. "I didn't do anything! These photos are photoshopped! They have nothing to do with me!"
"If you insist there's nothing between you, then tell me—why were you promoted to deputy general manager? A newcomer who's only been with the company for two months, suddenly appointed as deputy GM? Have you ever heard of such a thing?" Peng Gang continued to sneer.
The employees in the conference room began murmuring among themselves, pointing fingers at Qin Yi.
Many of them believed Peng Gang's words. After all, he was risking his job by speaking out, and Qin Yi's rapid promotion was hard to believe.
"Silence!"
Luo Bin slammed his hand on the table, his face filled with rage.
The room immediately fell quiet. His cold gaze fixed on Peng Gang. "Tell me—who sent you?"
At first, Luo Bin had thought Peng Gang was simply dissatisfied with Qin Yi's promotion. But after calming down, he quickly realized there was more to it.
First, the photos were obviously fake. Second, the projects he had secretly helped Qin Yi secure were airtight—there should have been no leaks.
If Peng Gang truly had grievances, he wouldn't have done this in front of all the employees. There had to be someone behind this.
"Luo Bin, are you lashing out now that you've been exposed? Since the truth is out, are you trying to pin this on some imaginary mastermind?"
Peng Gang showed no fear, continuing to sneer. "I've worked at Yan Chen Group for ten years—longer than you. This company is like my home. I only spoke up because I didn't want to see it ruined by you."
"Of course, if you want to fire me, go ahead. But I'll take this to headquarters and demand an investigation. Let's see how much longer you can keep your position as general manager."
Peng Gang acted as though he was sacrificing himself for justice, earning silent admiration from many employees.
"Peng Gang, do you really think I'm a fool who can be easily fooled?"
A sharp glint flashed in Luo Bin's eyes as he said coldly, "Do you think I'll just fire you and be done with it? If you don't tell the truth today, don't even think about leaving this company!"
At that moment, Luo Bin's aura was overwhelming. He barked, "Get in here!"
As soon as he spoke, two burly men entered the conference room and headed straight for Peng Gang.