The delivery workers stupidly nodded and hurriedly placed the delivery on the ground.
The staff at the management office identified the company of each person who ordered delivery based on the address’s door number and directly called their bosses to inform them of the situation.
Soon, each company’s boss or manager came down with the employees who ordered delivery.
In no time, dozens of people were standing at the entrance of the building.
Because the elevator couldn’t be used, they all came down on foot.
See, it’s not that they couldn’t come down themselves, they just didn’t want to.
"Who bought the building? What does it have to do with us?"
"Yeah, what does ordering delivery have to do with us? Why specifically call us down?"
"I ran down from the 20th floor, it’s exhausting. What’s all this about?"
...
Wang Le shouted loudly, "Everyone, quiet down! Let me introduce you, this is Mr. Yang Chen. He just bought Building No. 1. From now on, he is the landlord for all tenants in Building No. 1. Our property management, following the tenants’ requests, didn’t allow delivery and courier access. You’ve always come down yourselves to collect your deliveries or packages. But today, because of elevator maintenance, none of you came down to pick up your meals, making it difficult for delivery workers who can’t come in to deliver to you upstairs. I want to ask you people, if delivery workers can’t get in, how can they deliver to you upstairs? Can you be reasonable? Just because they can’t deliver to you, you all collectively give bad ratings. I want to ask if you have any conscience? Can you be reasonable? Mr. Yang came over to deliver some meals to you and this is the kind of situation he encounters. Mr. Yang stated all bad ratings must be deleted and you should apologize to the delivery workers. Otherwise, when your company renews its contract at the end of the year, the rent will increase by 50%. Make your decision!"
These high-tier white-collar workers were completely shattered.
A delivery person bought this building?
If someone can afford to buy this building, why would they deliver in the first place?
The bosses and managers panicked and immediately scolded their own employees who ordered delivery, telling them to delete the bad ratings and apologize to the delivery workers.
A 50% rent increase is just unaffordable for renting here.
But which boss is willing to move offices when things are going well?
So, a 50% increase is simply unacceptable, leaving no choice but for employees to apologize and delete the bad reviews.
These white-collar workers understood they angered a big shot and had to reluctantly comply.
If they caused their boss to face a 50% rent increase or be forced to move, they could kiss their jobs goodbye.
"I’m sorry, bro, it’s my mistake, I should have been more understanding of you."
"Sorry, my approach was wrong, I sincerely apologize, and hope you can forgive me."
"I’m so clueless, my bad, please be forgiving. I’ll delete the bad review right away and call the merchant to explain. I promise I won’t give you any trouble."
...
The delivery workers instantly puffed up with pride. After working so long as deliverymen, when have they ever been so confident?
"Alright, just be more understanding of our work in the future."
"We’re not difficult people, we’ll definitely try our best to provide the services you need. But we hope you can understand our difficulties and not intentionally make things hard for us."
"Don’t treat us like this anymore. Understand not just us but other delivery workers and couriers as well. We work to make a living; no one would willingly go against a customer and risk bad reviews and complaints if they could avoid it. Isn’t that right?"
...
It was truly a great scene, with challenging customers and delivery workers surprisingly getting along harmoniously.
The white-collar workers quickly grabbed their deliveries back inside.
Just then, the system sent out a reminder.
"The system detects the owner has completed a special delivery, current special task progress is 6/10. Victory is within reach, please continue to strive, owner."
Hmm?
Does this count as a special task?
It seems that what Yang Chen delivered doesn’t have to be people, items can have an effect too.
At this moment, the bosses or managers of the white-collar workers quickly came over to speak well to Yang Chen, hoping he wouldn’t increase rent.
"President Yang, calm down, for such a small matter there’s no need to be angry."
"We’ll make sure they delete the bad reviews and call merchants and platforms to explain the situation, there won’t be any blame on delivery workers."
"Yes, yes, we’ll ensure the matter is perfectly resolved, please bear with us, President Yang."
...
Yang Chen nodded, saying, "Don’t worry, as long as every company follows the rules and practices kindness, I won’t easily raise rent."
Everyone felt reassured.
"Thank you, President Yang!"
"President Yang is so generous, we’ll definitely have a pleasant collaboration."
"As long as President Yang doesn’t raise my rent, I’ll keep renting here."
...
Yang Chen smiled and nodded, saying, "Rest assured, I won’t arbitrarily raise rent. You can all go back to work now."
Everyone nodded and left.
As they walked, they whispered among themselves.
"My god! A delivery person bought this building, it’s unbelievable."
"More like a big boss who bought this building still goes out to deliver."
"Oh well... no matter how you put it, it’s really frightening."
...
The group of delivery workers quickly thanked Yang Chen.
"Brother, thank you for your help. Without you, we would’ve worked for nothing today."
"Brother, you’re amazing, buying this building and still delivering. Are you experiencing life?"
"I read those novels about wealthy family heirs and dragon kings being sent out to gain experience, maybe it’s your case too?"
...
Yang Chen burst into laughter, saying, "I’m not some wealthy family heir nor on an adventure. I just acquired 25% equity in Mi Tuan, so I’m now one of the bosses. On the way here, I met a Mi Tuan delivery guy who had a collision with a Mercedes-Benz. He had to stay at the scene to handle the accident, so I helped him deliver. I had no idea your working environment is so harsh; ordinary people really can’t endure this type of work."
The delivery workers became excited.
"Bro, you’re so impressive! Mi Tuan is a listed company; a 25% stake costs two billion to purchase!"
"With so much equity, surely you have clout, right? Can you help us fight for some rights? At least stop randomly deducting our pay; a bad review can ruin a whole day’s work, it’s too harsh!"
"Bro, since you’re so powerful, can you help us fight for formal employment?"
"Yes! Right now, we’re merely outsourced to Mi Tuan, we aren’t even considered their employees, and can’t hold them accountable when issues arise. Bro, can you speak up for us? We’re humble individuals who have to compromise to make a living. But since you’re so capable, surely you can help us, right?"
...