Indulging Mrs. Lu-Chapter 692 - 690: People on the Same Boat

However, just as she reached the corner to take out her phone, Guan Juntao hurried toward her in a panic, "Madam... Madam, it’s not good. The Human Resources and Finance departments have already been overrun, and if they don’t find anyone there, they will search upstairs."

He stopped there, leaving the intent of his words clear without further explanation.

"So soon? Quick, all of you go to the rooftop, I’ll hold the fort here."

"Madam!"

"What are you dilly-dallying for, go now!"

Xiao Qing hurriedly urged them, but aside from a few people next to Guan Juntao who followed him, others remained in place, unmoved.

She frowned, "What are you all staying here for?"

An older man stepped forward, his gaze towards Xiao Qing full of disdain, "Let’s put it this way, miss. I don’t know what your relationship with our president or Manager Gu is, but we can’t follow your orders."

Having said that, he walked to the elevator and pointed, "Since you were able to come up this way, it shows you have the code for the private elevator. Why not make things easy and let us all leave?"

His words were rude, putting Xiao Qing in an unpleasant way, treating her completely like a mistress.

However, Xiao Qing still kept a smile, speaking with courtesy: "I believe Manager Guan has already made it very clear, since I could think of coming up this way, it doesn’t mean others couldn’t think of the same method. Going downstairs is dangerous."

The man scoffed, "You also said it’s a possibility. We have to try if there’s hope. What if someone forces us from the rooftop? Can you take responsibility for these many lives?"

"Of course, I cannot take responsibility. But rest assured, I will guard this place well."

The man continued to scoff, along with the people beside him, their laughter making Xiao Qing feel uncomfortable.

If it were any other time, she would definitely fight back, but she couldn’t right now.

Xiao Qing sighed helplessly and turned to Guan Juntao, "Manager Guan, why don’t you talk to them?"

Guan Juntao also felt helpless, having already stated the case to this point - they were all in the same boat, would they harm each other?

"How about this, those who want to leave with me, follow me. Those who choose to stay, stay here, but I hope that no matter the situation, you all should protect the company’s interests."

After he spoke, he took the lead to step out, heading towards the rooftop without turning back.

The stairwell from the first floor to their HR and Finance departments was locked, but the stairwell from the CEO’s office to the rooftop was still accessible.

Five minutes later, Xiao Qing looked at the people standing before her, asking, "So, all of you have decided to stay, right?"

Everyone was silent.

"Then I’ll take that as your agreement."

"Good, I will let a few of you take the elevator downstairs, but there are only three spots available, because I need to ensure your safety."

As she finished, some people, though dissatisfied, agreed with her decision.

If there really were people downstairs who would surround and trap them, they wouldn’t be able to leave even if they wanted to.

After a brief discussion, three individuals were chosen.

Xiao Qing didn’t inquire about their positions, she just walked to the elevator, entered the code, and opened the doors, allowing the three people to enter.

Suddenly, someone spoke out: "Wait! What if the people downstairs break into the elevator and come straight up?"