(Early September 2027, XX Group Headquarters, "Pangu Genesis Energy Project Command." The office, which had only been opened a few days prior, was still thick with the mingled scent of new furniture and coffee, yet the mood among the six joint team leaders was cast in shadow by an abrupt "encrypted decree" from Li Banjia.)
"A comprehensive plan and communication strategy to address potential internal friction and risks arising from resource allocation—to be submitted within a week?" Sun Qian widened her eyes, twirling a smart pen in her hand, her tone dripping with disbelief. "What does Mr. Li mean by this? He just untied our hands and told us to go all out, only to turn around and slap us with this 'internal stability' straitjacket?"
"I'm afraid this is the real 'bonus question' of the final exam." Lin Wei rubbed her temples; she understood Li Banjia's subtext better than the others. "The scale of the 'Pangu Energy' project is simply too large. It is bound to disrupt the existing balance of interests within the Group. Mr. Li is testing us: beyond our ability to 'sell a grand vision' and 'conquer new territory,' do we have the skills to 'quell internal dissent' and 'win over hearts'?"
Chapter 181