allonlinenovel Chapter 177 Decision-Making, Long Live the People
Chapter 177 Decision-Making, Long Live the People
A month later.
Midgard.
The city was teeming with people, and the scene was packed with them.
With Gaia replacing Shinra, new directives were disseminated.
First, the slums were demolished and transformed into a new urban area, which greatly improved the lives of the poor in the city.
It's not just about housing; living conditions have suddenly become much more comfortable.
Moreover, Gaia increased residents' wages and created a large number of jobs, which won over most people's hearts at once.
The most important thing was to clean up some of the pests within Shinra, and once the internal affairs were rectified, the atmosphere improved immediately.
"Sephiroth, Sephiroth!"
Inside the city, countless people waved their arms and shouted loudly.
Some people even tattooed Gaia's star on their faces; everyone was excited and the public was in high spirits.
On the high platform of Gaia headquarters, a group of senior executives stood in formal attire.
The area was surrounded by a dense array of soldiers, all bearing the brand-new Gaia Corporation star emblem.
This means they are no longer Shinra soldiers, but Gaia warriors of the new company.
Sephiroth stood on the high platform, looking down at the dense crowd below.
There are Shinra employees and residents of the city.
There were also rows of Gaia warriors, fully armed and in perfect formation.
"Fellow citizens, on behalf of Gaia Corporation, I hereby announce..."
"Gaia completely replaces Shinra and strives to make life better for the people of this planet."
"From today onwards, I declare that Gaia Corporation will give back 50 percent of its profits to the public, and under the rule and management of Gaia, there will be no more poverty."
Sephiroth's words ignited the enthusiasm of countless people below.
"Gaia!"
"Gaia~!"
"Long live Lord Sephiroth!"
"Gaia, long live!!"
The crowd was enthusiastic, with cheers rising in waves as countless people looked with fervent adoration at the former Shinra hero on the high platform.
The current president of Gaia is Lord Sephiroth.
Countless girls screamed, and some even fainted on the spot from excessive excitement.
This shows how highly Sephiroth was regarded by the people.
Behind him, the former executives of Shinra Corporation looked at the new company's president with complicated expressions.
Being able to give back 50% of the profits to the public is absolutely unprecedented on this planet.
Long live the people!
Sephiroth, looking dazed, suddenly raised his arms and shouted, recalling a certain great man.
The scene fell silent for a moment, then erupted into even louder cheers.
"Long live Lord Sephiroth!"
Long live Gaia!
"Long live! Long live!"
The crowd at the scene cheered wildly, their faces flushed, the men were excited, and the women screamed.
An era belonging to Gaia has begun.
The legend of Sephiroth began.
When he shouted "Long live the people!", everyone present was deeply moved.
Countless people are fanatical, worshipful, and even have faith in the new president of Gaia Corporation.
Some people were initially uneasy, and even blamed and resented Sephiroth for his rebellion, but now everything in their hearts has suddenly been purified.
Just for that phrase "Long live the people," they would fight tooth and nail to protect everything Sephiroth has to offer.
If he truly succeeds, everyone will be willing to pay any price for it, including their own lives.
Gaia's top executives stared at Sephiroth in a daze.
That figure was so tall and majestic, as if bathed in a layer of holy light.
"The CEO is so gentle and loving."
Tifa gazed at the man with deep admiration in her eyes.
He was so great, gentle, kind, upright, brave, and fearless; all good things were concentrated in him.
Domineering CEO!
"Lord Sephiroth..."
Alice's eyes were brimming with tears as she gazed at his imposing figure, her eyes practically watering with longing.
Standing next to Sephiroth was a short-haired, beautiful secretary in a black suit.
She stared blankly at Sephiroth, a dazzling light suddenly appearing in her eyes.
"Long live the people?"
The higher-ups looked complicated, somewhat unable to understand Sephiroth.
One of the weapons development department ministers, Scarlett, stared intently at him, his eyes burning with desire, and couldn't help but lick his bright red lips.
"This CEO is so charming, he's melting my heart."
Scarlett stared at Sephiroth with dazed eyes.
Such people are the leaders to whom countless people are willing to dedicate themselves and sacrifice.
Sephiroth waved and turned to leave.
The crowd remained, shouting and cheering, venting their excitement and elation.
Gaia, headquarters.
In the conference room.
Sephiroth sat in the main seat, calmly observing the company's senior management.
"What I just said must be carried out 100%. Anyone who dares to deceive me will be hung in the central square and cursed to death by countless people, and their body will be sealed in a statue in the central square and kneel there to be infamous for ten thousand years."
One sentence sent a shiver down the spines of the company's senior management, who instinctively lowered their heads.
"We firmly support all of President Sephiroth's decisions!"
Tifa suddenly stood up and led the way, and everyone swore an oath in unison.
"We firmly support Lord Sephiroth."
Alice stood up, her face flushed, and loudly swore an oath.
"President, your decision is the direction of my life, Scarlett."
Scarlett stared at him with teary eyes, almost pressing herself against him.
Sephiroth nodded slightly and waved for everyone to sit down.
He reiterated, "I have given back 50 percent of the profits to the public. The remaining 50 percent will be distributed as benefits to the company's management and employees."
“This will be done every year from now on.”
Upon hearing this, the company's executives were stunned.
They stared blankly at Sephiroth, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
Giving 50 percent to the public is already quite shocking.
But you actually gave the remaining 50 percent entirely to the company's senior management and all employees?
"Sigh~~"
Everyone gasped.
In this way, half of the company's profits will be returned to the public, and the other half will be given to all the company's owners.
And what else does Sephiroth, as the president, have?
"I object!"
Tifa immediately stood up and objected.
"Oh, Vice President Tifa, why are you objecting?"
Sephiroth looked at Tifa with a smile, his eyes full of affection.
Tifa blushed slightly, but still said firmly, "In this way, the company will lose all its profits. As the president, isn't it too much for you to not get a single penny?"
"Yes, I also object."
Alice quickly stood up and echoed her sentiments.
She never expected that Sephiroth would give the last 50 percent to the company's senior management and employees.
This shocked and moved both of them, but they could not agree with it.
Because they felt it was too unfair.
How can you not get a single penny from such a wonderful CEO?
"The CEO is so charming—"
Scarlett felt like she was about to burst into bloom, her eyes shining as she stared intently at the president.
"Yes, Mr. President, you can't do this."
Other senior executives began to persuade him, saying that although it was in their best interest, he couldn't show it, right? He had to oppose and support President Sephiroth's interests.
"No need to say more."
Sephiroth waved his hand and said righteously, "It's decided then. As the president, I am also a senior executive of the company, so naturally I will receive a salary and bonuses. As long as I don't starve, that's fine."
"Gaia does not belong to me personally, but to everyone, to this planet."
"We represent Gaia, the will of the planet."
Sephiroth was determined to reform, and he was determined to see it through to the end.
He's not interested in money because it doesn't matter to him whether he has it or not.
You can't take the money in this world with you, and there's something very important: Tifa is now the vice president of Gaia Corporation, and also the president's wife.
Alice is the CEO of the branch office, and she already has enough profits to support herself.
He doesn't need money; a few women can support him.
"The meeting is dismissed!"
He adjourned the meeting immediately after making the announcement.
The high-ranking officials present all appeared dazed and excited as they went down to announce the matter.
For a moment, everyone in Gaia, from top management to employees, couldn't help but cheer.
Now things are much better. Gaia has won the hearts of the people by replacing Shinra, and everyone is of one mind.
Because the benefits don't lie with Sephiroth; half of the benefits went to the people, and the other half to all the company's owners.
If these people don't risk their lives to protect their interests, then they are complete fools.
Hopeless!
"Lord Sephiroth, what do you have left?"
In the office, Tifa looked at him anxiously.
Sephiroth slowly turned around, looked at the two anxious and worried women, and smiled slightly.
He had one arm around Tifa and one around Iris.
"I still have you all."
Even if I lose everything, I believe I still have you all.
"You'll take care of me, right?"
"Sephiroth asked gently."
Well, those words captivated both Tifa and Iris.
"Lord Sephiroth~~"
The two looked at him with teary eyes, deeply moved.
Bang~~!
With a single thought, Sephiroth slammed the conference room door shut.
The secretary, Sisney, who was about to enter, froze on the spot.
Then she heard something, her face flushed red, she turned around with the documents in her arms and tried to run away, but for some reason she suddenly stopped.
He stood at the doorway, pressing his ear against the conference room door to eavesdrop.
"Oh, little secretary, eavesdropping on the company's top secrets?"
Scarlett swayed over as she walked.
"If you want to hear it, let's go in and listen together."
She giggled, grabbed Sisni, pushed open the door, and went straight inside.
Seriously good-natured!