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Chapter 996: Chapter 771: Chonghui: I’m Going All Out

Following the usual practice of previous consultations, Chen Lizhou briefly reviewed the events that transpired since the last consultation over the phone, as if it were a real online session.

But then he quickly shifted his focus to the main topic.

"I want to talk to you, Teacher Nan, about our company’s situation."

Chen Lizhou’s tone became a bit more serious: "I heard about what happened in our company cafeteria before, about Old Mo... I really didn’t expect him to act that way. You were there at the time too, right? Not sure if you..."

"I’m fine." Nan Zhubin replied.

"That’s good." A relieved voice came from the other end of the phone, then added, "The boss has been very anxious about this matter, held several meetings, but I didn’t attend any."

At least during the time Nan Zhubin went to Boss Wang’s office, Chen Lizhou was absent.

Now it seems, Chen Lizhou’s absence was more pronounced than Nan Zhubin initially imagined.

"However, Boss called me individually yesterday."

Chen Lizhou paused for a moment in his phone conversation.

"He said, given the current situation in the company, he wants to organize a company-wide guidance meeting." Chen Lizhou explained, "He also wants me to speak at this guidance meeting."

Nan Zhubin didn’t interrupt and just listened quietly.

He understood that this was the main reason Chen Lizhou contacted him today.

"He said I am a veteran employee, my words carry weight, and wants me to go on stage to motivate employees, stabilize morale, and... also show our partners that our company still has cohesion."

Logically speaking, as the company’s sales director, Chen Lizhou might actually be one of the employees who interacts with clients the most on behalf of the company.

Asking Chen Lizhou to speak at this guidance meeting as the employees’ representative... would indeed be really effective.

"But I don’t want to play along with this act."

Chen Lizhou said bluntly.

A clear sound of inhalation came from the other end, as if making a firm decision.

"Teacher Nan, I am clear about our company’s situation, and I believe you are clear now too..."

"Illegal layoffs, withholding compensation, ignoring employees." Chen Lizhou listed decisively, "Old Mo’s incident wasn’t an accident, it was... it was the company’s doing."

As an insider in the company, Chen Lizhou naturally understood the nature of the company better than Nan Zhubin.

It’s just the determination Chen Lizhou displayed at this moment made Nan Zhubin unconsciously raise an eyebrow.

"But I don’t want to play along with this act." Chen Lizhou reiterated, "I want to take this opportunity... to say something else, say something about myself."

At this point, Nan Zhubin could hear the breathing from the other end of the phone becoming much more rapid.

"However... although I have this thought, when the moment comes, I still feel... a bit uneasy."

Chen Lizhou’s voice became somewhat halting: "Earlier when I talked to the boss, he mentioned this guidance meeting would primarily revolve around Teacher Nan and your team... Of course, I can be sure, although he said it will revolve around you, he certainly will position himself as the main focus."

"What I mean is... Teacher Nan, are you sure you will be present on that day?"

After raising this question, Chen Lizhou quickly continued to explain: "I’m not saying I want you to do anything for me."

"Just feel that... if you’re present, I will... have some confidence."

Nan Zhubin didn’t reply immediately.

His mind suddenly played out scenes like a slideshow, from Chen Lizhou’s initial consultation, mid-stage consultation, to the final consultation.

As well as the way he might behave while speaking to himself now.

This string of transformations represents the visitor’s growth.

Though there’s still one last barrier to the ideal final state.

"I will be there." Thus, Nan Zhubin stated.

...

Hanging up the phone, Nan Zhubin rubbed his brow, gathering his thoughts anew.

Compared to before receiving Chen Lizhou’s call, some circumstances had changed.

He took a deep breath, ready to return to the meeting room, only to find Chonghui already standing at the door.

Looking at the body language expression, clearly waiting for him.

"Finished talking?" Chonghui spoke upon seeing Nan Zhubin.

Nan Zhubin nodded.

Chonghui seemed to have waited for quite some time, his mind already brewing many words.

But upon seeing Nan Zhubin and reading his expression, Chonghui seemed to obtain the answer he wanted.

"Made the decision?" Chonghui asked another seemingly abrupt question.

Nan Zhubin nodded again.

Seeing the wistful look on Chonghui’s face, Nan Zhubin thought for a moment and added: "Chen Lizhou mentioned that Boss Wang wants him to speak at that guidance meeting as an employee representative."

Chonghui nodded with a sigh: "Having our EAP Project Team conduct professional guidance, with an employee representative sharing their experiences to bridge the gap, and then the boss boosting morale, is indeed a fairly complete and standard process."

Nan Zhubin continued: "But Chen Lizhou doesn’t want to follow Boss Wang’s arrangement."

Chonghui raised his head, raising an eyebrow.

"For him, I feel this is a rare opportunity." Nan Zhubin said.

"Previously, due to his thoughts about his wife before she passed away, he was in a very low state of self-identity. And now he wants to ’be himself’ at the guidance meeting, this is a process of rebuilding self-identity."

"From the perspective of personality dissociation, it’s quite rare for him to actively propose taking such action. It’s a breakthrough from numbness and alienation, he is no longer observing his life as a bystander, but has an active participation."