Wang Fugui led them to a restaurant and booked a private room on the second floor. He instructed them not to be disturbed, served Xie Sui tea, and engaged in idle chatter. The more they talked, the more astonished Wang Fugui became. Xie Sui even spoke some English, casually mentioning families like the Huo and Li. The three of them, with their six eyes, wore identical expressions of bewilderment.
Xie Sui took a sip of tea; the effect was about right. Now it was time for business.
"Director Wang, our factory has developed a new product. I'm here today to survey some data on our old products to see what needs improvement. The new product is still in the final testing phase and will be on the market by next month at the latest.
Of course, your factory won't have a quota for now. You know, production lines are in high demand, and many provinces and cities have placed orders. However, I will do my best to try and secure one for your factory.
When would it be convenient for you to survey the data from the old production lines?"
Wang Fugui wiped the sweat from his brow. He wasn't interested in the new production line, but going to see the old one was absolutely out of the question – wouldn't that expose his deception?
He cursed inwardly. These people hadn't visited in over a decade, and they always sent people to learn from his factory. How could they come for a survey at this critical juncture?
Thinking this, suspicion crept into his eyes. Xie Sui took another sip of tea and said, "Director Wang, do you know what era it is now?"
The abrupt shift in topic interrupted Director Wang's thoughts. "What era?"
"It's the era of the market economy. The old ways are obsolete; planned economy is outdated. To develop, we must change proactively. I've just taken on this general manager position and want to bring about thorough change. We can't cling to our old arrogance.
Products – products are the very foundation of a factory's survival. Wouldn't you agree?"
Director Wang understood his meaning. Such a young man in a high position would undoubtedly face resistance from many. He was eager to achieve results, which was why he had come for the survey himself. He was simply unlucky.
Xie Sui continued to drink his tea, waiting for Wang to speak first. He had already seized the initiative and didn't need to say much more.
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For a moment, the only sound in the private room was the hum of the ceiling fan. Xie Sui remained silent, increasing the pressure on Director Wang. Ten minutes felt like a year.
Finally, Director Wang gritted his teeth and said, "Director Zhao, it's inconvenient for our factory to be surveyed right now. Tell me what data you need, and I'll have the workshop engineers find it for you."
"That won't do. Data is just data. Some things need to be seen with your own eyes. I've traveled across the ocean for this. You wouldn't refuse to show me, would you?
Or is it that Director Wang, you're afraid I'll see something?"
"No, no such thing. Director Zhao, you're thinking too much."
"Very well, since it's inconvenient for Director Wang, I'll go talk to your factory director then."
Xie Sui stood up, appearing somewhat impatient, and started to leave. Director Wang stopped him. "Wait, Director Zhao. Let's talk this through properly. There's no need to alarm the factory director. He's gone to a meeting and isn't at home."
"In that case, I can wait. This matter is very important to me."
Director Wang confessed, "There was a small accident. The production line is really inconvenient to inspect. Director Zhao, please bear with me."
Xie Sui stared at him coldly. "What accident?"
Director Wang had no choice but to explain how he had used counterfeit products to embezzle factory funds. Xie Sui's face darkened, like clouds gathering before a storm, weighing heavily on Director Wang's heart.
"I've long heard about the severe corruption in state-owned factories. This is truly an eye-opener. Three hundred thousand yuan, and you dared to embezzle so much!"
"It wasn't that much, really. After splitting it among people, I only got about two hundred thousand. Director Zhao, I have my difficulties. Please, don't expose me to the factory. We can discuss this."
Xie Sui sneered, "Two hundred thousand isn't enough? Director Wang, your appetite is truly enormous. Alright, fine. When you're away from home, everything is for money. Blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents. I understand.
Three hundred thousand. I want this money. With this money, I can grease the wheels throughout the company, and my position will be stable. I only care about the result, not the process."
Hu Yaohui's heart trembled. They only wanted two hundred thousand; how did it become three hundred thousand?
Director Wang's heart also skipped a beat. "Where would I get that much?"
"I don't care. I'll go talk to your factory director."
"Okay, wait! Just three hundred thousand."
Xie Sui smiled. Since he dared to do this, it was clearly not the first time. Three hundred thousand, he could probably even come up with five hundred thousand. However, if he pushed him too hard, he might lash out, and then neither of them would get a penny.
After all, they were impostors.
"Write a check now. Once I have the money, I'll leave."
"A check?"
Director Wang hesitated. This money represented half of his net worth. To hand it over like this would mean all his years of hard work would be in vain. How could he not feel the sting?
"Don't tell me it's all cash. Such a large sum, would you dare keep it at home?"
Director Wang had his briefcase with him. The checks in this era weren't as strictly regulated. They looked at the check itself, not the person. Remittance slips were the same – they looked at the slip, not the person. Anyone could cash it.
Director Wang slowly wrote the check. Xie Sui stared at him and suddenly let out a cold laugh. "Director Wang, do you think I, this general manager, got my position through nepotism?
Since you have no sincerity in solving the problem, we'll take our leave."
Xie Sui stood up to leave. Gao Feng and the other did not understand; hadn't they reached an agreement? Why did he suddenly turn hostile?
However, they still followed Xie Sui to leave, already considering Xie Sui their leader. What Xie Sui was doing was far beyond their scope of business.
"Wait, Director Zhao, don't be angry. My hand is trembling."
"Heh heh, your hand is trembling? Do you want my bodyguard, Brother Hu, to examine your hand? If you make a mistake in a single stroke, or if it's a little blurry, I won't be able to accept this check. And the seal, don't misalign it. Don't force me to go to your desk to use your official seal."
Hu Yaohui took off his glasses and stood behind him with a grim expression. The murderous aura emanating from him almost made Director Wang wet himself.
After that, he obediently wrote the check. Xie Sui inspected it, confirmed it was in order, exchanged a glance with Hu Yaohui, and nodded. This time, there were no issues.
"Farewell, Director Wang. You embezzled so much money, and you wouldn't even give the workers their compensation. You're heartless! This money of yours is stained with the blood of so many people. Your retribution will come soon. Enjoy your final days."
Xie Sui patted his shoulder and walked out of the private room.
As soon as they left the restaurant, Gao Feng grabbed his arm. "Give me the check."
He was discarding them after use, Xie Sui chuckled. "Give it to you? Are you sure you can withdraw the money?"
Gao Feng was stunned. "What do you mean? If this check can't be cashed, why did you want it? You surnamed Zhao, if you dare to play tricks, I'll stab you first!"