Siheyuan (courtyard house): My name is Shazhu!

The merger of the three conglomerates shocked the world. They wanted to stop it but couldn't, and could only watch helplessly as a business monster emerged.

They calculated that the combined net income of the three major groups reached 390 billion US dollars last year.

With annual tax revenue roughly the same as Niu Niu's, it's no exaggeration to call it the world's fourth largest economy, and perhaps it will become second next year.

This is terrifying. For a mere business group, such profitability is truly astounding.

Most importantly, the three groups are very complementary in terms of business, with very little overlap in their operations.

After the merger, they can complete the industrial loop within a super-large company, without having to buy any products from outside, leaving no loopholes at all.

They have everything from daily necessities to high-end manufacturing, and the only way to deal with them is through administrative means, but their martial spirit is too abundant!

There's no solution!

People in different positions think differently. Half of the people in the port city are envious and jealous. The annual bonus from Dongda Group is none of their business. Two years' salary at once is a lot of money!

The other half of the people were happy; they were employees or family members of Dongda Group, and they didn't understand why He Yuzhu asked them to help create value.

But it's understandable that they're being given money. It's money that originally belonged to Sir Ho, so giving it to them is generous and not stingy. It's only right that they put in the effort.

After the newspaper published the article in their hometown, everyone was shocked. How much is two hundred billion? They needed to do the math.

After calculation, they found that the amount of money was 100,000 per person, which is at least twelve to fifteen times their current annual salary.

The employees of Dongda Group are so lucky, and now this includes employees of Asia Group and Far East Group as well.

What right do these ordinary workers have to receive so much money? Why wasn't I included?

Envy, jealousy, and resentment arose!

"Everyone, I think we should join in Dongda Group's practice of giving bonuses to their hometown employees. They also have many supermarkets in various parts of Europe."

If we drive them out, our market share will increase by at least 50%, and our profits will rise significantly. With them around, we can't raise prices!

"You've suggested one solution, but what if they resort to force? Our company can't handle that."

"We can use commercial means, not administrative means. Rest assured, they will abide by the rules."

The problems are caused by labor unions, their employees, and suppliers. Without any administrative measures, would they dare to resort to force?

"I think this is a good approach; it's all business competition, we don't need to worry about it."

"I also think we could try using purely commercial methods."

"You all agree, and I don't object, but should we use the same methods to crack down on their other industries?"

"No need yet. I believe some people share the same thought. If we take the lead, others will follow. Besides, other industries don't offer us much benefit."

"Shall we start with Niu Niu?"

"No, starting with the rooster, their workers prefer all kinds of treatment!"

In less than a week, employees at Dongda Group's 130 supermarkets in Dagongji began demanding higher wages, better benefits, and a large bonus.

They started refusing to go to work, and began to strike demanding higher wages, ignoring all advice.

"Mr. He, they came prepared this time. The Schwarz family is the mastermind behind it all. They haven't used any means outside of business; we have no choice but to use normal methods!"

"I didn't intend to use martial virtue; this is too trivial. Anyone who doesn't ask for leave for more than three days will be dismissed, and the responsibility lies with their union."

Furthermore, our supermarket workers' wages and benefits are about 5% higher than those of other supermarkets, so why should we raise their wages? We should just find workers at the nearby Schwarz family supermarket.

We don't need to sympathize with a group of people blinded by pork prices. Tell them that if they have a bad life in the future, it's all the fault of the people who instigated them. They can ask the people instigating them for living expenses.

If these people dare not pay, the dismissed person should find their own way; there are many ways!

"I understand what you mean."

Three days later, Dongda Group issued a document:

"Anyone who is absent from work for more than three days will be dismissed and never be hired again. This is written in black and white in the employment contract."

Execute immediately!

For those suppliers who have permanently terminated their supply relationships, you are not worthy to take advantage of our misfortune. We will not compromise even if the supermarket closes down.

If you have any ideas, or if you can't make it in life, go find the people behind you. All of you have 5% higher salaries and benefits than other people in similar professions.

If you don't cherish yourselves, our company has no obligation to tolerate you. If you dare to use force or disrupt company operations, try and see if our company dares to exterminate your entire family!

It wasn't just these employees; key figures from almost all of the Schwarz family's subsidiaries were poached, and the supermarket employees weren't the main target.

He Yuzhu went there personally and directly addressed various 'minor issues' with their family's companies.

"These issues alone are enough to cripple you, bankrupt you, and perhaps even send some of you to jail!"

May someone bless you!

"Damn, Dongda Group is really something. They're firing workers right here, refusing to budge an inch. These people won't accept this outcome."

"What can I do if I don't accept it? My salary and benefits are already higher than others in the industry. What right do I have to ask for a raise?"

The announcement made it very clear: if you don't value this job, then get out. The employment contract includes a clause for dismissal if there are three days of unexcused absence. Dongda Group did nothing wrong.

Some people have gone too far; pushing their luck is unacceptable. If they dare to cause trouble, let them test their martial virtue!

"This is bad news! Dongda Group Supermarket is poaching staff from our subsidiaries, including supermarket employees, to fill their staffing gaps."

"Are all companies involved? They only need supermarket employees, but they're poaching employees from other industries too. Are they crazy? How much more money are they offering? We need to retain our key employees."

"It's all the company's employees, and they're all in important positions. It didn't cost much money, and the compensation at Dongda Group is better than ours!"

They know we're the masterminds behind this, so they're launching a comprehensive attack on us, leaving no stone unturned.

"This is a huge problem. How much have those supermarkets only lost? Our losses will be enormous. We need to stay calm and not panic!"

"Bang." The conference room door was pushed open, and six uniformed men walked in. The one in the lead said:

"Gentlemen, I am a staff member of the Public Finance Department. You are all suspected of economic crimes. Please come with us to another location to explain yourselves."

"We didn't do it! You're framing us! Why should we go back with you?"

"This is an arrest warrant. We wouldn't have found you people without evidence. If you don't come with us voluntarily and with dignity, you'll only get the 'dignity' we offer!"

"We'll go with you and call our hometown. We might be in big trouble." The leader here also knew that they had dirty hands.

"That's more like it."

The fact that people here were taken away by Public Finance Bureau personnel in broad daylight is another huge news story.

They have more companies here in Dagongji than Dongda Group; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they've been rooted here for a century.

What problems did the company have that led to his being taken away? This needs to be followed up and reported.

This is no small matter!

Reporters have a very keen sense of smell!