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Chapter 603 was even better than expected.
After hearing this, Li Xiangyang clenched his fists so tightly they cracked: "You mean, this car accident wasn't an accident at all?"
"Most likely," Wang Ergou nodded. "My friend also said that the drunk driver was very likely one of theirs."
"These bastards!" Li Xiangyang stood up angrily. "They're utterly depraved!"
"Xiangyang, the crucial question now is what do we do?" Wang Ergou reminded him. "The money's already been given; getting it back won't be easy."
Li Xiangyang paced back and forth in his office, his mind racing. After a while, he stopped, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Ergou, is your friend reliable?"
“Absolutely reliable, we grew up together,” Wang Ergou said confidently.
“Alright, have him try to find out more concrete evidence,” Li Xiangyang said. “Also, do you think we should report this to the police?”
Wang Ergou thought for a moment: "Reporting it to the police is fine, but the key is to have evidence."
“Then let’s gather evidence first,” Li Xiangyang decided. “I refuse to believe that this kind of unscrupulous business can last.”
Just then, the office phone rang. Li Xiangyang answered it, and an unfamiliar voice came through.
"Excuse me, are you Factory Director Li Xiangyang?"
"Yes, who are you?"
"My surname is Chen, and I'm the head of the quality control department at a home appliance company. I'd like to discuss some things with you. Would it be convenient for us to meet?"
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou exchanged a glance, a premonition rising in their hearts.
"Of course it's convenient. Just tell me the time and place."
"How about 7 PM tonight at the Harmony Hotel coffee shop in the provincial capital?"
"No problem, I'll be there on time."
After hanging up the phone, Wang Ergou asked suspiciously, "What do you think Director Chen wants from you?"
“No matter what we do, we’ll know when we meet,” Li Xiangyang said. “Perhaps this is a turning point.”
At 7 p.m. sharp, Li Xiangyang appeared at the Harmony Hotel's coffee shop. Soon, a middle-aged man in his forties walked over.
"You must be Factory Director Li? I'm Chen Zhiming."
The two shook hands and sat down. Chen Zhiming went straight to the point: "Director Li, regarding the compensation between you and Manager Sun, I think there might be some misunderstanding."
Li Xiangyang's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm: "What misunderstanding?"
“The company’s senior management was unaware of Manager Sun’s actions,” Chen Zhiming said in a low voice. “Moreover, I have reason to suspect that this accident may not be accidental.”
Just as I thought! Li Xiangyang was secretly delighted, but still cautiously asked, "Why did Director Chen tell me all this?"
“Because I can’t stand Manager Sun’s methods,” Chen Zhiming sighed. “He’s been causing trouble in the company for quite some time now, but we’ve never had any solid evidence. If we can catch him red-handed this time, it will be a good thing for the company.”
Li Xiangyang understood that Chen Zhiming wanted to use him to deal with Manager Sun.
"What does Director Chen need me to do?"
“It’s simple, just cooperate with us in collecting evidence,” Chen Zhiming said. “If we can prove that Manager Sun is at fault, then the compensation will naturally be refunded to you.”
Li Xiangyang thought for a moment: "What kind of guarantee do I need?"
"Here's what I'll give you first," Chen Zhiming said, taking a slip of paper from his bag. "This is the real identity of that drunk driver. You can have someone check it out."
Li Xiangyang took the slip of paper, which had a name and address written on it.
“If we verify that this driver is involved in something, then we have a basis for further cooperation.” Chen Zhiming stood up. “Director Li, give me three days, and I will let you see the truth.”
After seeing Chen Zhiming off, Li Xiangyang immediately called Wang Ergou and recounted the conversation.
"Xiangyang, this is getting more and more interesting," Wang Ergou said on the phone. "It seems that Manager Sun has really brought this upon himself."
“It’s not certain yet. Let your friend investigate this driver’s background first,” Li Xiangyang said. “If they can find evidence, then our 200,000 yuan won’t have been wasted.”
Three days later, in the afternoon, Li Xiangyang received another call from Chen Zhiming.
"Director Li, we have the results. Can we meet again?"
This time, Chen Zhiming brought more people, including the legal manager and human resources director of the home appliance company.
"Director Li, first of all, I apologize for Manager Sun's behavior," the Legal Department Manager said sincerely. "After investigation, we found that Manager Sun did indeed commit serious violations."
The HR director continued, "Manager Sun has been dismissed, and we will refund all related compensation. In addition, the company is willing to pay you a certain amount of severance pay as an apology for this incident."
Li Xiangyang breathed a sigh of relief, but remained cautious: "Where is the drunk driver?"
“A police report has been filed,” Chen Zhiming said. “Based on the evidence we have, this was indeed a premeditated accident.”
The legal department manager produced an agreement: "Director Li, in addition to returning the 200,000 yuan compensation, the company is willing to pay you an additional 10,000 yuan in compensation. Furthermore, if you are willing, we hope to continue our cooperation."
Li Xiangyang glanced at the agreement, then at the people present, and finally nodded: "Cooperation is certainly no problem, but I hope this kind of thing won't happen again in the future."
“Absolutely not,” the legal manager assured. “Manager Sun is a scoundrel who has severely damaged the company’s reputation. We will strengthen internal oversight in the future.”
After signing the agreement, Li Xiangyang felt an unprecedented sense of relief. Not only did he get back the money he had been extorted for, but he also received an extra 10,000 yuan in compensation. More importantly, he gained a deeper understanding of the ways of the business world.
Back at the factory, Wang Ergou was already waiting in the office.
"How about it?"
"It's even better than expected." Li Xiangyang handed the agreement to Wang Ergou. "Not only did we get our money back, we also got an extra ten thousand."
After reading the agreement, Wang Ergou excitedly said, "That's great! Not only did we not suffer any losses, we actually made a profit!"
"Yes, we should all strive to do good deeds and accumulate virtue," Li Xiangyang remarked. "Think about it, if we don't keep our word in business, who will be willing to help us when we encounter difficulties?"
Just then, Liu, the factory's accountant, rushed into the office: "Director Li, Zhao Zhiqiang is here. He says he wants to talk to you."
Li Xiangyang frowned: "What's he doing here? Wasn't the money issue already resolved?"
"He seemed very anxious, saying he had something important to discuss with you," Xiao Liu said.
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou exchanged a glance: "Let him in."
As soon as Zhao Zhiqiang entered, he hurriedly said, "Director Li, I heard there have been changes at the home appliance company?"