It's not that his words were particularly damaging, but rather that someone of Hu Liangcai's level hadn't heard such straightforward insults in a long time.
At his level, though not exactly exalted, he had stepped into the upper echelons, and even if things got unpleasant with others, personal attacks would not be directly voiced.
Especially in business, when talks don't go well, it's still all about the camaraderie, even if you're inwardly cursing the other's ancestors, outwardly it's all calm and composed.
As for the so-called post-00s revolutionizing the workplace? It hasn't nearly reached his level, at most making some grassroots leaders and HR feel uncomfortable.
Some mid-level leaders in companies are already out of reach for ordinary employees, and even when issues arise, these leaders won't directly approach employees, but talk to the appropriate grassroots leaders instead.
If you have to do everything yourself, then what's the point of being a leader?
