Chapter 7 — I Just Followed the Process Correctly

The general director who always had one hand in the company, the one who could arbitrarily decide the life or death of others... Was defeated in front of me. It's so pathetic that there's no way out. The head secretary breathed a long sigh and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He stepped in front of me. Attitudes have changed one hundred and eighty degrees. There was a professional smile on his face, even a bit ingratiating.

“Expert Trinh.”

He said politely.

“The board of directors has established a special audit team.”

"Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, the person in charge of the team, Mr. Tham, will directly lead the team into the company."

“The purpose is to thoroughly investigate the problem of serious stagnation in the operation process of core businesses recently.”

My heart moved slightly.

“The order from the board of directors is to give expert Trinh — that is, you — full authority to be in charge of connecting with the audit team this time.”

The chief secretary continued speaking.

“You need to prepare all documents approving the process within the last month, including all the documents you have ever processed and documents related to the number one sales department.”

“Ensure all documents are authentic, complete, and have a basis for inspection.”

“Mr. Tham's side needs you to submit a detailed report.”

I nodded.

"I got it."

The chief secretary looked at me, wanting to say it again. Perhaps he really wanted to ask me how I did it. But he didn't dare. He just forced a smile once more and quickly left. The whole office was still in dead silence. Vuong Le sat in his seat, his face as pale as if he had seen a ghost. The arrogance from before had completely disappeared. I don't pay attention to anyone. I sat down at my seat and turned on the computer. I know Chu Khai Minh will not let it go so easily. The audit team is aimed directly at him. It's the trigger for everything. Right now he can't touch me, but he will definitely think of another way. During the process of preparing documents for the audit team, he secretly dug countless holes waiting for me to jump into. He will use every trick to prove that the company management is not the problem. It's me — the executor — who is intentionally sabotaging it. I opened the OA system and began to rearrange each approval process that had been clogged with my own hands. Each process... Is like a rope. But now, I will use those strings to weave a net. A net enough to tie Chu Khai Minh to death inside. At that moment, the phone vibrated again. Still that strange number. The message is still as brief as before.

"Audits are an opportunity, but also a trap. What they want is not process records, but people's hearts."

Human heart. I looked at those two words, silently thinking. This message woke me up again. Chu Khai Minh believes that just editing documents can turn white into black, black into white. But he was wrong. If the board of directors just wants to see documents, they don't need to send a "Mr. Tham" here personally. What they want to see... Is the person behind those documents. Is the true state of this company from top to bottom. Is the human heart... Has it disintegrated or is it still connected? I got it. I calmly deleted the message. Then stand up and walk to the middle of the work area of sales department number one. All eyes were following me.

"All People."

I spoke up. The voice wasn't loud, but clear enough for everyone to hear.

“The chief secretary's words just now must have been heard by everyone.”

“The board of directors is about to conduct an audit. What they check is the entire recent project process of the number one sales department.”

“Starting now until nine o'clock tomorrow morning…”

“I need everyone to coordinate with me to do something.”

I glanced around. Tense, confused faces appeared before my eyes. Vuong Le sat there, head bowed, not daring to look at me. Tieu Truong stood not far away from the market room, his face full of insecurity.

“I need everyone to compile all the processes that have been stuck, returned or still awaiting approval over the past month.”

“It's not just about electronic data in the OA system.”

I emphasized my voice.

“I still need everyone to write a report.”

“Write clearly why that process is stalled.”

“Is it because of the lack of signatures from superiors? Or is it because some department is not coordinating? Or is there another reason?”

“Write down all the difficulties everyone has ever encountered.”

“Write even the times when you have to work overtime because the process is prolonged.”

“Write down the pressure of being pushed by customers.”

“Write it all down.”

“No need to worry about offending anyone.”

I looked at each person and said each word clearly:

“Because these reports will not pass through the hands of any company leader.”

“I will keep all the content intact…”

“And directly delivered to Mr. Tham on the board of directors.”

“This is the only chance…”

“So that everyone can safely express all their frustrations, dissatisfaction and pressure.”

“I promise.”

The whole office was in silence. All were stunned. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with doubt and hesitation. They don't believe it. Can't believe it either. They fear this is just another trap of Chu Khai Minh. I'm afraid I'm the one who specializes in fishing. I don't say any more words. Just go back to your seat, open your computer, create a new document.