After the substitution marriage, I became the CEO's white moonlight

"Mr. Gu, you're finally here! We can't go on like this!" a middle-aged man shouted excitedly, his face flushed and his clenched fists trembling slightly.

Gu Jinyan looked calm and motioned for everyone to be quiet: "I know everyone has complaints in their hearts. I came here today just to listen to everyone's voices."

The atmosphere in the conference room was heavy. The subsidiary manager hesitantly explained the company's recent difficulties, trying to shift the blame to the market environment and competitors. His explanation aroused greater dissatisfaction among employees, and the conference room suddenly exploded.

"You said it was due to market reasons? We worked so hard to run the business and sign the contracts, but what's the result? The bonuses were withheld and the wages were in arrears!" A young salesman stood up suddenly and questioned the subsidiary manager, pointing at his nose.

"That's right! We work overtime every day, but the company can't even guarantee the most basic benefits. How can we work with peace of mind?" another employee echoed.

Su Li sat next to Gu Jinyan, listening quietly to the employees' complaints. She could feel the anger and despair of these employees. Some of them had worked in this company for more than ten years, dedicating their youth and sweat to this place, but now they were facing such a predicament. Anyone would be heartbroken.

Gu Jinyan remained silent, his sharp eyes scanning everyone present, taking in their expressions and words. He knew that the problems of the subsidiary had been accumulating for a long time, and this crisis was just a fuse. If it could not be properly resolved, it would bring huge losses to the entire company.

"Enough." Gu Jinyan's low voice rang out in the conference room, with unquestionable majesty.

The conference room suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at Gu Jinyan, waiting for his decision.

Gu Jinyan slowly stood up, walked to the conference table, and looked at everyone with a firm gaze: "I know that the subsidiary has encountered some difficulties recently, but this is not a reason to shirk responsibility, nor is it an excuse to sacrifice the interests of employees." He paused, and then said, "I came here this time to solve the problem and give an explanation to all employees."

Hearing these words, hope rekindled in the employees' eyes, and they looked forward to Gu Jinyan being able to bring about real change.

"First of all, the subsidiary manager has poor management and bears an unshirkable responsibility..." Before Gu Jinyan finished speaking, the subsidiary manager's face turned pale in an instant. He opened his mouth and wanted to explain, but under Gu Jinyan's sharp gaze, he swallowed all the words back.

Su Li looked at everything that was happening in front of her, feeling mixed emotions. She knew that the decision Gu Jinyan made today was not only to resolve the crisis of the subsidiary, but also to regain the trust of the employees and consolidate the foundation of the company.

"As for the specific reform measures..." Gu Jinyan took a deep breath, glanced at everyone, and said slowly, "I need some time to formulate them." He turned to look at Su Li with a questioning look in his eyes.

Su Li knew that Gu Jinyan was asking for her opinion. She took a deep breath, met Gu Jinyan's gaze, and said in a firm and calm tone: "I think..."

"I think the most urgent task is to stabilize the morale of the troops." Su Li said in a steady tone, his eyes sweeping across the anxious faces in the conference room, "Employees are the company's most valuable asset. Only when employees work with peace of mind can the company overcome difficulties."

She paused, then continued, "I propose that we immediately start improving employee benefits. First, we should pay back all the overdue wages and bonuses; second, we should increase the proportion of employees' five insurances and one housing fund contributions; and finally, we should set up an employee care fund to help employees in need."

Su Li's voice was clear and powerful, and every word she said was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples in the hearts of the employees. The originally depressing atmosphere in the conference room gradually eased, replaced by a sense of expectation and hope.

"Ms. Su is right! As long as the company can sincerely care about us, we are willing to tide over the difficulties with the company!" An old employee said excitedly, and his words resonated with his colleagues around him.

Gu Jinyan looked at Su Li with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. He knew that although Su Li's proposal would increase the company's short-term expenses, in the long run, it would win the trust and support of employees, which was crucial to the company's future development.

"Okay, let's do as Su Li says." Gu Jinyan made the decision decisively, then turned to look at the subsidiary manager, "You are responsible for implementing the relevant matters, and there must not be any delays!"

The subsidiary manager nodded palely, he knew that he couldn't escape this time.

After solving the employee's problem, Gu Jinyan rushed to the bank without stopping to have an emergency negotiation with the bank's loan officer. He knew that the bank's loan was the lifeblood of the subsidiary's operation. Once the loan was due and could not be repaid, the subsidiary would face the risk of bankruptcy.

With his keen business acumen and strong negotiation skills, Gu Jinyan finally won the opportunity to extend the loan. He promised to improve the operating conditions of the subsidiary in the shortest possible time and provided a series of feasible plans.

Although the bank loan officer expressed concerns about the current situation of the subsidiary, Gu Jinyan's commitment and determination dispelled some of her concerns. She finally agreed to give the subsidiary a three-month grace period and said that she would closely monitor the subsidiary's operating conditions.

Gu Jinyan breathed a sigh of relief for the time being. He knew that this was only the first step, and there would be more difficult challenges waiting for him. He returned to the company and immediately called a meeting of the management to discuss the next plan.

There was a sudden knock on the door of the conference room, and the secretary walked in and said softly, "Mr. Gu, the partner representative wants to see you."

Gu Jinyan and Su Li exchanged glances, and an ominous premonition came to their minds...

"Please come in." Gu Jinyan said in a deep voice, with a lingering gloom between his brows.

The partner representative hurried into the meeting room, his face full of anxiety and uneasiness. "Mr. Gu, Ms. Su, I came here to learn about your company's recent situation." He said straight to the point, "Our company attaches great importance to this project and has invested a lot of money and manpower, so we must be responsible for the future of the project."

Although the partner representative's words were euphemistic, he did not hide his concerns about the company's current situation. Gu Jinyan and Su Li looked at each other and knew in their hearts that the trust of the partners had begun to waver.

"We understand your concerns." Su Li said calmly, "The company has indeed encountered some difficulties recently, but we are actively taking measures to solve the problems. We assure you that we will resume normal operations as soon as possible to ensure the smooth progress of the project."

Gu Jinyan added: "We have developed a detailed solution and are confident that we can turn the situation around in a short period of time. We also hope that you will continue to trust us and give us your support."

The partner representative was silent for a moment, as if he was weighing something. Finally, he nodded and said, "I believe in the abilities of Mr. Gu and Ms. Su, and I hope you can keep your word. After all, the success of the project is beneficial to both of us."

After seeing off the partner representatives, Gu Jinyan and Su Li both felt that the burden on their shoulders had become heavier. At this moment, the financial advisor who had been silent all along cleared his throat, attracting everyone's attention.

"I have just conducted a detailed analysis of the company's financial situation." He pushed his glasses and said in a serious tone, "The situation is not optimistic. The company is currently facing a serious funding gap, and..."

The financial advisor paused and put a document on the table. "Several important cooperation projects are also at risk of a broken capital chain, which needs to be resolved immediately."

The atmosphere in the conference room instantly dropped to freezing point, and everyone's face was covered with a shadow. Gu Jinyan looked solemn, picked up the document and read it carefully, while Su Li clenched his fists tightly, his heart full of anxiety and uneasiness.

"Now is not the time to blame each other," Gu Jinyan put down the documents and said firmly, "We must unite and overcome the difficulties together. The manager of the subsidiary..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the ringing of the subsidiary manager's cell phone. The subsidiary manager glanced at the caller ID, his face changed slightly, and he seemed to want to hang up the phone, but was stopped by Gu Jinyan's sharp eyes.

"Answer it." Gu Jinyan said coldly.

The subsidiary manager took a deep breath and pressed the answer button. A woman's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Manager Zhang, when will your company pay back the money? I have called you many times. If you keep dragging it out like this, we will have no choice but to take legal action!"

The subsidiary manager hesitantly explained a few words, but he was unable to calm the other party's anger. In the end, he could only hang up the phone helplessly and looked at Gu Jinyan with a pale face.

Gu Jinyan didn't say anything, but just looked at him coldly, his eyes full of disappointment and anger. The atmosphere in the conference room fell into silence again, and everyone's eyes were focused on the subsidiary manager, as if waiting for a storm to come...

The atmosphere in the conference room was so heavy that it seemed frozen. The ringing of the subsidiary manager's cell phone was like a sharp blade, completely tearing the oppressive atmosphere apart. Gu Jinyan's sharp eyes swept across everyone present, and finally landed on the subsidiary manager.

"You have seen the current situation," Gu Jinyan said in a low and majestic voice, "I hope you can understand the seriousness of the matter and actively cooperate with us to solve the problem."

The subsidiary manager's face was pale, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to defend himself, but was defeated by Gu Jinyan's powerful aura.

"I...I'll try my best." He lowered his head, his voice barely audible.

After the meeting, Su Li and Gu Jinyan returned to the office. They needed to work out a specific solution as soon as possible to deal with the crisis at hand.

"The most urgent task is to stabilize the emotions of the employees," Su Li analyzed calmly, "Only if they unite as one can we overcome the difficulties."

Gu Jinyan nodded and said, "I will ask the Finance Department to allocate some funds to solve the salary and welfare issues of employees."

However, when they found the subsidiary manager and prepared to implement the specific plan, they were met with evasion and obstruction from the other party.

"Mr. Gu, Ms. Su," the subsidiary manager said with difficulty, "It's not that I don't want to cooperate, but the funds in the company's account are simply not enough!"

"Not enough?" Su Li frowned slightly, "How can it be not enough? The Finance Department just allocated a sum of money."

"This..." The subsidiary manager hesitated, "This money... I have already arranged for someone to handle other urgent payments."

"Other emergency funds?" Gu Jin said with a hint of displeasure in his tone, "What funds are more important than employees' wages and benefits?"

"This..." The subsidiary manager's eyes flickered, "Yes... yes..."

His vague attitude made Su Li and Gu Jinyan more suspicious. They realized that the financial situation of the subsidiary might be worse than they thought.

"Bring the subsidiary's financial statements here," Gu Jinyan said solemnly, "I want to review them myself."

The subsidiary manager's face changed, "This... this..."

He tried to find an excuse to shirk responsibility, but under Gu Jinyan's sharp gaze, he finally gave in and turned to get the financial statements.

Su Li and Gu Jinyan looked at each other, and saw a hint of solemnity in each other's eyes. They vaguely felt that there seemed to be a bigger secret behind this matter...