CHAPTER 1487: CHAPTER 1298: THIS WAS PREMEDITATED!

Shang Dadong and others initially thought they found a flaw in the plan not made by Shen Peishen, slightly blocking Bai Xiaosheng, and felt secretly pleased, with a hint of joy on their faces. However, Xiahou Qi’s speech was like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads.

What’s wrong with it being my plan? I find it unsuitable now, and I support Bai Xiaosheng’s reform.

Xiahou Qi spoke grandly; it was practically flawless.

There’s such a maneuver?!

Shang Dadong and others were instantly speechless.

They didn’t even know how to refute!

"Thank you for Elder Xia’s support. Actually, Elder Xia, these policies were very reasonable under the circumstances back then, fitting the situation at the time, but as times change, some adjustments are needed." Bai Xiaosheng nodded and smiled at Xiahou Qi, saying, "Thank you for your enlightenment and immense support, and I believe the group headquarters will surely appreciate your attitude."

Bai Xiaosheng’s words really sounded like bureaucratic rhetoric.

"That’s what’s expected of me now as I’m holding the consultant position!" Xiahou Qi smiled gently, playing the bureaucratic game publicly with Bai Xiaosheng.

The two of them were so in sync; it was seriously like a formal farce!

And it’s so fake!

This is shameless cheating!

Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu could hardly stand it any longer, trembling with anger.

The others were even speechless.

Li Haofeng and the others looked upward at a forty-five-degree angle toward the ceiling, biting the corners of their mouths.

The big and the small, the official and the serious playing the rogue, could truly anger a person and also make them laugh.

Han Richeng maintained a smiling face, his eyes subtly flickering.

"Since everyone has nothing to say, shall we... continue?" Bai Xiaosheng still asked with a smile.

What else could Shang Dadong and the others say? They could only listen with expressionless faces!

Afterward, Bai Xiaosheng finished reading the remaining parts that needed change.

Calculating it all, he went through over seventy percent of the entire policy.

This isn’t just major reform; this is replacing the entire policy!

Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu looked stony-faced; they gave in.

Change whatever you want!

Anyway, a new policy needs to go through rounds of drafting, discussion, and voting, which won’t happen overnight!

It could even drag on for months or one to two years; that’s possible!

Mr. Xiaosheng, you’re asking for trouble!

Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu even smirked secretly.

After Bai Xiaosheng finished the proposed changes, he suddenly raised his hand.

A slender, long-legged beauty stepped forward with a smile; it was Lin Weiwei.

Her arms held a stack of documents, which she distributed one by one.

"This is the newly drafted policy; please take a look." Bai Xiaosheng smiled gently.

Even the new policy has been drafted!

Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu’s eyes widened with shock.

Apart from the informed Li Haofeng, Zheng Honghu, and Xu Youruo, the others were also taken aback.

Bai Xiaosheng even prepared such materials?

This was premeditated!

"To save everyone’s time, I’ve bolded and darkened the key sections, so you can see them at a glance." Bai Xiaosheng smiled as he picked up his teacup. "I’ll drink some water to moisten my throat; take your time to read! We’ll discuss after twenty minutes!"

The crowd had no time to respond, nodding hurriedly, anxiously flipping through the new policy.

Bai Xiaosheng exchanged a smile with Xiahou Qi and began drinking tea.

The entire new policy is modular, with many contents cut and many new ones added.

Though said to be an improvement, it’s essentially starting over!

The core of the new policy consists of five major sections, with content seemingly increasing the Senior Affairs Officer’s authority.

Yet, in substance, it weakens the Senior Affairs Officer’s control over the Affairs Officer!

Previously, an Affairs Officer’s prospects could be blocked by a particular Senior Affairs Officer, but the new performance metrics, reporting forms, evaluation mechanisms, and benefit adjustment mechanisms have become more transparent and just, allowing Affairs Officers to escape the Senior Affairs Officer’s control.

Once a Senior Affairs Officer loses control over promotions and benefits for Affairs Officers, they lose the fundamental means to attract Affairs Officers to work for them.

Additionally, the policy introduces the Affairs Officer’s accountability rights towards the Senior Affairs Officer, modeled after the court system, where the Greater China Region’s president acts as the "judge," the Senior Affairs Officer is the "jury," and the accuser and accused confront each other with evidence, with fifty of the most reputable Affairs Officers selected to attend as observers, who can also provide evidence or refute.

If accountability is confirmed, the Senior Affairs Officer will receive due punishment, and the accuser will be rewarded accordingly.

Simultaneously, if the accusation is false and constitutes slander, the relevant Affairs Officer will also be punished!

Headquarters might even fund a lawsuit citing defamation to sue the slanderer on behalf of the Senior Affairs Officer!

Thus, to increase the cost of slander, to ensure the Senior Affairs Officer’s rights!

Of course, further detailed restrictions and protections, processes are in place to ensure fairness and justice throughout the policy.

Overall, while the Senior Affairs Officer loses substantial "power," their "benefits" increase significantly, even exceeding the original by twenty percent!

Simply put, it’s "trading benefits for power," compensating for the Senior Affairs Officers’ reluctance.

This policy includes numerous other novel measures as well.

This document was slowly sorted and drafted by Bai Xiaosheng while at headquarters.

Yesterday, Bai Xiaosheng also discussed it with Xiahou Qi and others and made modifications.

Xiahou Qi, Li Haofeng, and others approved it with amazement, so Bai Xiaosheng then presented it.

At the moment, Bai Xiaosheng kept observing the crowd’s expressions.

Some were surprised, some were shocked, some were moved, some frowned!

Indeed, each person had their own unique reaction.

Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu’s faces showed a hint of anger, seeming extremely dissatisfied.

Compared to profits, they valued power more; having been surrounded by crowds for so many years, how could they tolerate emptiness without subordinates!

Once they had a grip on people, wouldn’t the profits follow!

With Bai Xiaosheng’s changes, they’re rendered ineffective!

This certainly can’t be agreed to!

Nothing can be passed!

The two intertwined anger and resentment, occasionally exchanging glances.

Nearby, Han Richeng, however, felt he could accept it!

He had just been promoted to Senior Affairs Officer and had tasted a bit of sweetness, so he wasn’t unwilling, but compared to wealth and life, it didn’t matter...

Once twenty minutes passed, Bai Xiaosheng surveyed the crowd and smiled, "Time’s about right; have you all had a good look?"

The crowd remained silent, tacitly agreeing.

"Then let’s go straight to the voting session, shall we?"

Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu looked sullen, throwing the documents onto the nearby coffee table clearly showing displeasure.

"This policy is too absurd, full of novelty, and doesn’t fit our department’s current situation; I disagree!" Shang Dadong loudly refused.

Zhao Xinyu immediately followed, shouting, "My opinion aligns with Officer Dadong. Although Mr. Xiaosheng clearly put thought into this policy, it truly doesn’t match reality!"

The two Senior Affairs Officers consecutively voted against it, while others glanced at each other, seeing Bai Xiaosheng’s unchanged expression, another person raised their hand, tentatively saying, "I also vote against it."

Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu saw the third speaker, whom they previously assumed neutral, and their eyes lit up.

Very good!

Counting their allies, that’s five votes!

The remaining neutral party, Han Richeng, surely had his small calculations?

If Han Richeng had sided with them, Bai Xiaosheng’s side would lose, and the new policy would fail!

"Let’s see what you’ll do, Bai Xiaosheng! Will you push it forcibly? Then we few Senior Affairs Officers can secretly unite, making it difficult for your so-called new policy to grow!" Shang Dadong secretly laughed, eagerly awaiting the upcoming vote.

Bai Xiaosheng remained calm, smiling at everyone, "Continue, let’s proceed with the vote!"

Bai Xiaosheng’s composed demeanor inadvertently intimidated some people from speaking.

In Bai Xiaosheng’s view, Han Richeng already belonged to his side; the worst-case scenario would be five to five, a draw.

If that situation really occurred, Bai Xiaosheng had long prepared contingency plans!

Moreover, it might not be a draw!

Bai Xiaosheng’s gaze swept across the faces of those present, capturing every detail.

At this moment, Bai Xiaosheng’s observation of micro-expressions had reached near perfection, enabling him to predict people’s emotional changes accurately.

In Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes, the current situation was quite intriguing!

There were people actively helping him!