Upon hearing that Gu Qing intended to suspend his project and launch an investigation, the man surnamed Xiao Dong lost all color in his face. Terrified that he might actually lose his title as deputy general manager, he disregarded the dozens of eyes fixed upon him in the conference room. Driven by fear, he scrambled to his feet.
His chair flew backward from the force of his sudden movement, the legs screeching sharply against the floor. He hurried over to Gu Qing, hunched slightly, and pressed his palms together in a gesture of supplication. "President Gu," he pleaded, his eyes filled with desperation. "I was foolish and blinded by greed. I was truly out of my mind. Please, show mercy and give me another chance. I promise it will never happen again!"
Gu Qing’s expression remained cold and stern. She met his gaze with a piercing intensity, showing no sign of wavering.
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