Zhou Mo was quite pleased to see the scene before him.
Although no one explicitly supported his ascension or expressed a desire for Zhang Caidong to step down, their collective support for his plan here already demonstrated an attitude.
That was, everyone was subtly willing to let him become the second Zhang Caidong.
Of course, Zhou Mo also understood that the senior managers of this town residence were actually unwilling to take the lead, and seeing that he was willing to, they were happy to let him be the vanguard for everyone.
This was somewhat dangerous.
However.
Zhou Mo also understood.
It also contained opportunities.
As long as he could handle this matter beautifully, then these senior managers would subtly respect him from now on.
It would also be much more convenient to handle other matters.
If Zhou Mo could gain Shen Mu's approval, he might be able to replace Zhang Caidong.
This was not a joke, nor was Zhou Mo, this middle-aged man, just fantasizing here; after all, before the death spirit rules descended, he was also the boss of a large company, and his company's annual net profit was tens of millions.
He could be considered to live a prosperous life, and he was adept at understanding everyone's psychology.
He was, after all, a big boss.
"As long as everyone is willing to support me, then I am willing to take the lead in this matter, and I am also willing to serve everyone well and make everyone satisfied," Zhou Mo said, patting his chest directly as he looked at everyone and made his decision.
"Good, Brother Zhou Mo, since you've said so, we certainly won't back down; as long as you can handle this matter well, then we will support you." Then, next to Zhou Mo, several senior managers who had a good relationship with him immediately began to stir up support.
"Exactly, exactly, Brother Zhou Mo, since you can handle things well, then you can handle other things too." The others were also shrewd and understood the meaning behind what these senior managers, who had a good relationship with Zhou Mo, were saying, so they also nodded in agreement.
However, the words they spoke did not directly support Zhou Mo's ascension; instead, they said some ambiguous words of support.
In any case, they were all ambiguous statements; even if investigated later, they could just say they supported him in clearing out the remnants of the Diesel Company and such support.
After all, they hadn't specified what exactly they supported, and Zhou Mo himself hadn't stated what support he wanted.
No leverage would be left in their words.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Mo nodded, quite satisfied, and said nothing more.
He reiterated a few things he planned to do tomorrow, instructed these senior managers to cooperate well, and then announced the meeting's adjournment.
The other senior managers then took their leave.
However, within this town residence, Zhou Mo did not leave; he remained seated in his chair, gently tapping the table with his hand, waiting.
Soon, the door outside was pushed open again, and several figures walked back in.
They were precisely the four senior managers who had left earlier, the ones who had been stirring up support for Zhou Mo and had a good relationship with him.
"Brother Zhou Mo." Those senior managers nodded at Zhou Mo, smiles on each of their faces: "This time it truly seems good; those guys didn't object at all, they were all very supportive of you, Brother Zhou Mo, which means we really went the right way this time."
"Exactly, Brother Zhou Mo, those middle-level managers are Zhang Caidong's people, as if we didn't know.
Zhang Caidong, that damned guy, also tacitly allowed those middle-level managers to try and sideline us.
He's fine, but the ones truly suffering are us; if we're sidelined, we'll completely become Zhang Caidong's lackeys." Another senior manager's expression was also quite grim.
They all understood, so they spoke directly at this moment, as their relationship here was very good.
"Alright, don't mention names, Brother Zhang Caidong is a good person, and are you complaining about some of Brother Zhang Caidong's policies here?" Zhou Mo, at this point, glanced at them, his expression also very grim.
"Nonsense." The last senior manager also glanced at the younger senior manager who had spoken and couldn't help but reprimand him: "Why can't you discuss things properly? Talking nonsense is not a good habit."
"Yes, yes, I was wrong, I was wrong." That senior manager immediately understood; he lowered his head and sat down in his chair, no longer speaking.
This was, after all, still within the town residence, and they didn't know if there were ears outside or if these words could spread.
Although the five of them had a relatively close relationship here, all five of them were connected because of Zhou Mo, and the relationships among the other four were quite ordinary.
It's easy to understand that within small circles, there are even smaller circles.
Moreover, those smaller circles within the small circles also have conflicts of interest.
Furthermore, they had not been connected for very long; if they spoke carelessly here and it got out, it would certainly attract extra attention from Zhang Caidong.
At that time, he himself would deservedly be targeted, but if Brother Zhou Mo was implicated, then they would all be finished together.
After all, they themselves were a small circle centered around Zhou Mo.
"Alright, let's discuss how to apprehend the remnants of the Diesel Company tomorrow.
After all, we've been together for a while now, and we're all familiar with each other." Zhou Mo waved his hand, signaling everyone to stop arguing.
He leaned back in his chair, continuing to tap the table softly, making a thudding sound, as if it were everyone's heartbeat and anxious mood: "Rather than saying so many people gathered just now, I'd say I still trust you four, after all, we've been cooperating for a while.
Even before Deherim was established, we had collaborated many times, so everyone knows each other inside and out, we're old friends.
Don't spread rumors, and we must do things together."
"Yes, Brother Zhou Mo, we will definitely listen to you." These four Blue Star Humans all nodded at this moment, which was considered the unified approval of the senior managers in their small circle.
"The four of you and I all have some relatively trustworthy middle-level managers who know the ropes.
At that time, let those middle-level managers and the other middle-level managers, the ones who don't submit to us, create some conflict.
This way, we won't have to directly interact with those middle-level managers," Zhou Mo slowly began.
The four people in front of him sat down and listened carefully to Zhou Mo's arrangements; they all knew Zhou Mo hadn't finished, so they didn't speak, but instead watched Zhou Mo continue talking.
"Moreover, based on the names on the list, let people trigger some small conflicts, preferably letting them make the first move, so we have a reason to apprehend them." Zhou Mo's hand was still gently tapping the table at this moment, and his voice became somewhat sinister amidst the thudding sound: "And let the conflicts among those guys extend to the subordinates of the middle-level managers sent by other senior managers.
Let their people conflict with each other, and if blood is shed, let it be their blood.
After we instigate the conflict, we should quickly hide and not expose ourselves."
"Understood, Brother Zhou Mo." The four senior managers present immediately revealed sinister smiles.
They all understood that if they did this, they would definitely be the winning side; even if they couldn't gain greater benefits, if a conflict truly occurred, their losses would be minimal.
At least no loss meant profit; the more the other side lost, the more they gained.
"When the conflict is triggered, it's our turn to perform." Zhou Mo's sinister smile grew deeper at this point, especially as he thought of this, he subconsciously looked up and out the window, at Zhang Caidong's town residence not far away.
His white teeth gleamed even more brightly: "Tomorrow, do you believe Zhang Caidong will absolutely not interfere in this matter? He will only wait for the final outcome."
"Of course, he's the general manager; if anything happens, he just needs to wait for the results.
Besides, our group has a good relationship with him, and those middle-level managers were all supported by him." At this moment, a Blue Star Human senior manager snorted, a hint of mockery in his voice: "Both sides are his people, so of course he won't come out to manage this matter, and besides, he wouldn't want to offend us senior managers for the sake of those middle-level managers."
"It's only because some remnants of the Diesel Company appeared among the middle-level managers; otherwise, I'm afraid that General Manager would place all the responsibility on us senior managers and instead protect those middle-level managers." Another senior manager also showed a smile, but this smile was quite stiff and chilling: "Perhaps, to him, those middle-level managers are his truly trusted direct descendants."
"What about Zhang Bo? This Zhang Bo is a very close friend of his.
You should know that before, at the Diesel Company, it was this Zhang Bo who was closest to him." A senior manager suddenly spoke, narrowing his eyes slightly.
Seeing that the others had said these things, he also spoke bluntly: "That Zhang Bo is Zhang Caidong's good brother, and have you noticed? They both have the surname Zhang.
Their relationship usually isn't just friendly or brotherly close; I suspect there's something going on here."
"Wait, you're not saying they both have the surname Zhang, so they're relatives, are you?" A senior manager glanced at him, somewhat dismissive of his suggestion: "There are many people named Zhang, don't overthink it."
"I'm just saying." That senior manager pouted: "Anyway, their relationship is just too good."
"Perhaps he's a front; Zhang Bo is Zhang Caidong's white glove." Another senior manager snorted.
"What you all said is right; let's not argue about such minor matters anymore.
What we need to do is plan well for tomorrow, and direct the anger of those middle-level managers who betrayed us towards the middle-level managers of other senior managers." Zhou Mo tapped the table again, signaling everyone to look at him.
His face was tired, and his voice carried a hint of helplessness: "What we need to do is unite.
Discuss everything among yourselves; unity is the most important thing.
Don't engage in internal strife, otherwise, how will we stand out in the future, right?" Zhou Mo reminded them again.
However, in Zhou Mo's heart, seeing his subordinates engaged in open and covert struggles, he was actually quite relieved; if they truly united, he himself would be a little scared, because for a great leader, as long as the general direction is correct, that is fine.
Minor frictions are all part of the adjustment period.
It's good once the adjustment is more or less complete; as for how much better things need to be after the adjustment, it's enough for him, as the supreme boss, to remain firmly in control.
"In that case, Brother Zhou Mo, we'll take our leave." Seeing that Zhou Mo didn't want to chat much, the four senior managers all stood up and walked outside.
It was indeed too late now; everyone should rest.
"Hmm." Zhou Mo waved his hand, signaling that they could leave.
Looking at the already dark sky outside, he rubbed his temples and turned to walk towards his bedroom.
He was indeed very tired and needed rest, and besides, very arduous work awaited him tomorrow.
Battling wits was indeed a very arduous task.
However, no one expected that after these four senior managers parted ways, as one of them walked towards his own town residence, his footsteps suddenly paused, and he abruptly turned into a nearby alley.
The light from the Torch Tower above shone down, just illuminating half of his face.
It was precisely that young Blue Star Human senior manager who had previously disparaged Zhang Caidong.
And now, he quietly emerged from the alley; the town residence not far in front of him was precisely Zhang Caidong's room.
He hurried over, gently knocked twice on the door, and a human soldier inside opened the door a crack, allowing him to quickly slip inside.
"Brother Cai Dong, I'm back." The young senior manager smiled as he looked at Zhang Caidong, who was sitting alone in a chair in the room, and respectfully nodded.
"Hmm, very good." Zhang Caidong extended his hand, motioning for him to sit at the table in front of him, and at the same time had a human soldier next to him bring him a cup of hot honey water, while asking: "What did that fellow Zhou Mo say? Tell me all about his plan in detail."
