Chapter 367: An Apology Is Impossible
The co-pilot was thoroughly stunned at this moment, as he suddenly thought of an extremely serious problem — with Xu Hao having acquired Blue Sky Airlines, would he be laid off?
It was not an impossibility!
He hurriedly ran to Xu Hao, kneeled down publicly and pleaded, "Chairman, I have elderly parents and young children to support, please be magnanimous and spare me, don't lay me off, please."
Xu Hao said indifferently, "I originally had no intention of laying you off, but now that you mention it, I must lay you off, effective immediately. You are no longer an employee of Xu Liu Group's Blue Sky Airlines."
"What?!" The co-pilot was instantly dumbstruck. His plea not only failed to change the chairman's mind but led directly to his dismissal!
He immediately said, "Chairman, I've been a long-time employee of the company. By laying me off right after the acquisition, it will chill the hearts of many long-time employees. They might resign, and if that happens, the company won't have enough staff and surely won't be able to operate normally."
"Are you threatening me?"
Xu Hao's gaze turned slightly cold as he said, "Do you think that firing you will have a significant negative impact?"
"That's right!" The co-pilot immediately stood up, straightened his back, and said, "Though I'm just a co-pilot, I'm not without connections in the company. Just you wait, if you fire me, the backlash will be fierce. Many people will think you don't care for long-time employees and are trying to make an example out of me. They will all jump ship. Can the company still operate normally without its long-time employees? Definitely not! When that time comes, just wait for your company to go bankrupt!"
Many people agreed with the co-pilot's words. A company's reputation is very important, and if Xu Hao laid off a long-serving employee who hadn't made any mistakes right after taking over, it would indeed make people lose heart.
But how could Xu Hao just do as the co-pilot wished?
His voice cold and clear, he said, "Our group upholds that the legitimate interests of the customers are above everything else. Customers pay money, and they must enjoy the corresponding service. But, did you achieve that? They purchased four first-class plane tickets, so those four seats belong to them. Why did you make them give up their seats to Jack?"
The flight attendant immediately retorted, "Mr. Jack came all the way from America. As Huaya people, shouldn't they make way for him a bit?"
She knew she probably couldn't stay at Blue Sky Airlines any longer, but she wasn't worried, as Jack, the wealthy American heir, was interested in her.
"Make way?" Xu Hao was so angered that he laughed, "Making way is voluntary, to a certain extent, not unconditional! They paid for their tickets, and they are entitled to their services. Are you saying Jack should enjoy privileges in Huaya just because he's a foreigner?"
At that moment, Jack stepped forward and said with a faint smile, "Chairman of Xu Liu Group, Xu Hao?"
Xu Hao looked at him coldly and said, "You know me?"
Jack shook his head slightly, "I didn't know you before, but I do now. Chairman of Xu Liu Group, Xu Hao, a young man in his twenties, formerly the son-in-law of General Manager Liu Ruyan, and now, somehow, he's turned into someone tremendously powerful."
"And then?" Xu Hao still looked at him coldly.
Jack glanced at the co-pilot and smiled, "I know you won't deal with him today because it would be embarrassing for you. Why don't we each make a concession? You continue to employ him, but no matter how he performs, don't promote or give him a raise for three years, how does that sound?"
The co-pilot looked at Jack gratefully. Jack was a scion of the John Family, and Xu Hao would surely give him face, right?
However, Xu Hao surprised everyone, saying in a cold voice, "No matter which family's scion you are, you must follow the rules and not infringe upon the legal rights of others. Now, apologize to Xue Zhu and Anna immediately!"
"Exactly, apologize quickly. I haven't sued you for threatening me; be thankful for that. You almost scared me to death on the plane." Anna patted her chest, pretending to be very frightened, yet her face was beaming with smiles.
Jack was instantly speechless. Were you really scared on the plane?
Your attitudes were even stronger than mine!
He snorted, "Apologize? That's impossible. I will never apologize in this lifetime. The honor of the John Family must not be subjected to humiliation!"
Right then, his phone suddenly rang, and after taking a call, he immediately said, "To put it in your Huaya terms, my cousin is calling me for dinner. I won't play with you any longer!"
Having said that, he left under everyone's shocked gazes without a backward glance, as if fleeing!
Xu Hao's gaze shifted slightly but he did not stop him. Louise was also from the John Family, and her full name was John·Louise. So, what exactly was Jack's relation to her?
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