The uproar gradually quieted down, and the shareholders at Lei Man's headquarters who had originally opposed Shi Yi also laid down their arms. Everything seemed to return to the beginning, but Shi Yi made a move that surprised everyone — she submitted a resignation letter to the Lei Man board.
Shi Yi's sudden action caught everyone off guard. The headquarters quickly sent a representative over, ostensibly to inspect the branch company's work, but the primary purpose was to act as a persuader.
"President Shi, would you reconsider?" The headquarters board representative said in a serious tone.
