Chapter 443: 443 means
"Who leaked the news about my wife and kids going out?"
Tan Shaoting had some idea, but still asked Zeng Zhenqing.
"There are six people suspected here."
Tan Shaoting nodded, "All of them leave from here."
"This will drastically reduce the number of middle-level people."
Tan Shaoting smirked, "We lack nothing but people. Those promoted are bound to be better than them.
If they behave honestly, let them leave by themselves. If they act out again, they can't blame me."
Tan Shaoting knew that these people were just jealous and didn't have the guts to do anything serious. But if it weren't for them, his wife's mindset wouldn't have suffered.
So this was already the lightest punishment for them.
Half an hour into the meeting, Cao Mingjun was feeling uneasy. He felt he already knew what this meeting was about. It was definitely not good news.
This just came back. To deal with it so hastily. It was too quick. Not leaving any room for opportunity.
Tan Shaoting addressed this directly by naming those six individuals.
"Will you leave on your own, or do I have to make you?"
The six were already feeling uneasy. Hearing this blunt statement made them truly afraid.
They knew that no matter how they left, their best outcome was to remain like this for life. The biggest possibility was that no company would accept them.
Seeing their lack of response, "I'll give you a minute to think it over. If you haven't decided by then, I'll decide for you."
Cao Mingjun gritted his teeth. None of his previously thought-out methods were useful.
"I will leave on my own." Seeing Cao Mingjun's decision, the other five also wanted to leave by themselves. After all, it saved face; otherwise, it would be utterly shameful.
In truth, they all felt very unconvinced. What they reported wasn't wrong. Tan Shaoting was indeed using the official car for personal use.
But they really didn't have the courage to go against themselves, fearing harsher retaliation.
"You have one day to pack up. You must be gone by noon tomorrow."
Such strong-handed tactics made the rest behave obediently.
Tan Shaoting spoke more bluntly, "If anyone under me has ulterior motives,leave on your own. This is the first and last time. If there's another instance of betrayal, what awaits you is something you definitely don't want to find out.
Also, starting the day after tomorrow, assessments begin. Those with abilities can advance. I don't look at seniority, only results.
Alright, meeting adjourned."
After finishing, Tan Shaoting left without caring about those remaining; he still had many tasks.
In his office, he directly called his superior because Lu Shaoqun knew quite a bit.
"Xiao Tan, it's in your hands. Just send me the statements."
"Yes."
Finally, he could go home. He had been apart from his wife for over a month.
Su Yuanyuan returned home, letting the kids play in the yard while she started cleaning.
She couldn't stand it, so by the time Tan Shaoting returned, the house was already clean, and dinner was ready.
The kids had already bathed and were waiting for him to eat.
Su Yuanyuan knew Tan Shaoting well; he would definitely come home for dinner. He wouldn't let work affect his life. This was actually for the best.
For dinner, the kids had shrimp balls, Tan Shaoting had rice with braised pork and garlic beans, while Su Yuanyuan had plain rice porridge, as she had no appetite to eat meat at night.
After eating, Tan Shaoting still took the kids out to play.
With only Su Yuanyuan left at home, she entered the space. She felt like even her pores were breathing, feeling completely at ease. This feeling was incredibly good.
In the space, she took a bath, drank Spiritual Spring Water, and ate fruit, lying on her favorite big bed.
She really liked these kinds of days. The space was just too comfortable.
She felt much happier. She had completely relaxed.
But she didn't dare sleep there, fearing the kids wouldn't find her when they returned.
After leaving the space, she felt much better. To be honest, Su Yuanyuan was just feeling sluggish due to how idle she was, spending every day with the kids, which led to boredom.
She thought if she had a few acres of land now or was taking care of the kids, she wouldn't be so pretentious.
Thinking of this made her laugh, "What kind of life is this? Just want to work?"
She got up to boil water for the kids, as they'd need it for bathing when they got back.
Now she just hoped they'd grow up fast so she could have her own time.
Tan Shaoting took the three kids out and happened to run into Cao Mingjun and his daughter; in fact, they had been listening to their movements.
Tan Shaoting didn't even give them a glance, watching his three kids run ahead, so he missed the Cao Family.
Cao Mingjun, who initially wanted to reach out, awkwardly withdrew his hand, with anger showing on his face.
Cao Jinling didn't bother about her father and instead went after them.
"Boss, wait, we have something to say to you."
Cao Mingjun, sighed, reluctantly followed behind, feeling he lost face. But he had to do it; what if others saw?
Cao Jinling caught up with Tan Shaoting, "Boss, my dad has something important to tell you."
Tan Shaoting acted like she didn't exist. It was only when Cao Mingjun spoke up.
"Boss, I've noticed something." He stopped here, implying he wanted Tan Shaoting to ask.
Perhaps he thought too highly of himself and underestimated Tan Shaoting.
"Once unfaithful, never again," was all Tan Shaoting said and left with the kids in tow.
Cao Mingjun's face filled with hatred, he stopped and pulled back his daughter who wanted to chase after them, "Let's go back."
"Dad."
"It's useless. Didn't you see that he wouldn't even say a word to you?" Cao Mingjun growled quietly.
How could Cao Jinling not know? Tan Shaoting didn't care at all, not even giving her a glance.
"Dad."
"We'll talk at home."
Only then did Tan Shaoting feel much more comfortable. Discovering something, trying to trade it with him?
They really overestimated themselves. In Tan Shaoting's eyes, any schemes and tricks were nothing compared to real strength. He wasn't even curious about what they found.
He ran on the training ground with the kids. The three little ones were brimming with energy, giggling and following or surpassing him.
Qi Hong even shouted the commands others used in training. It was quite amusing.
Zeng Zhenqing saw the father and three sons on the training ground while strolling after dinner, feeling that aside from his origins, Tan Shaoting was the kind of person others envied.