(Late June 2027, XX Group Headquarters: undercurrents beneath the calm, where office gossip meets high-level strategy)
Ever since Li Banjia unleashed his "Three Axes of Rectification" and dangled the carrot of a "Core Leadership Cohort," the atmosphere within XX Group, especially among the executive circle, has turned remarkably nuanced. People used to chat about project schedules, KPIs, or whether the braised pork in the cafeteria was too salty. Now? Their glances carry profound implications—"What are you looking at?" "And if I am, what of it?" or "Which one of us looks more like the heir apparent?"
In Li Banjia’s own words: "My group used to be like a passionate high school, where everyone worked together to level up. Now, it’s more like a harem audition. Everyone wants to show off in front of me, hoping I’ll grant them the title of 'Noble Consort' or 'Imperial Concubine'... oh wait, I mean 'Regional Commander' or 'Proconsul.' Interesting, truly interesting!"
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