"Is my mom calling again? I don't understand why they're so anxious about me when I already have grandkids,"
"Just to give you a heads-up. I heard from Godmother that she's arranged quite a few blind dates for you. You'll be very busy during the Lunar New Year."
He Zi Yu sighed and slumped onto the sofa behind him, a look of utter despair on his face. "I've hidden this far away, but the old lady just won't let me live."
Chen Li Shu was amused by his demeanor.
"I need a favor," He Zi Yu straightened up slightly.
Chen Li Shu: "What is it? It must be something serious if you're asking me like this."
He Zi Yu touched his nose. "Xu Ning's sister, she used to work at the bank, but not for long. Something happened..."
Then he explained the situation: "It has nothing to do with the young lady. I did teach Xu Ning for a few days, and you know about her family's situation. I was wondering if your factory has any suitable positions. Otherwise, because of this one incident, the young girl's whole life could be ruined."
Nothing was certain. Xu An An had always been a suspect, so no employer would ever choose her.
"I thought it was something big. Just have her come to the factory tomorrow," Chen Li Shu agreed readily.
Not long after, Gu Xing Dong returned, and He Zi Yu left after dinner.
Ten days flew by, and it was time for Shu Se Garment Factory to deliver their order.
When Chen Li Shu arrived at the factory, Zhao Xing Wang and the others were supervising employees as they checked the goods.
"General Manager Chen," the employees greeted her respectfully when they saw her arrive.
Chen Li Shu nodded. "When did the client say they would pick up the goods?"
As agreed, the client would arrange their own transport to collect the goods. In this era, being able to pick up goods themselves indicated considerable capability.
Zhao Xing Wang glanced at his watch and replied, "The client called yesterday and said their truck would arrive at ten. After loading, they would pay the remaining balance. It's already past 9:40, so they should be here soon."
Chen Li Shu: "How is the quantity count coming along?"
Zhao Xing Wang: "Only the last two boxes are left. It will be finished once they're counted."
Meanwhile, the Public Security Bureau received a tip-off call.
Someone had fraudulently claimed 100,000 yuan some time ago, and that money was used to order a batch of clothing from the garment factory. Today was the day of delivery.
Upon receiving the report, the Public Security Bureau immediately dispatched officers to Shu Se Garment Factory.
After hanging up the phone, Wang Er Biao called the newspaper office again and briefly explained the situation.
"Believe it or not, this is an excellent opportunity. I haven't just notified you; I've contacted others too."
Pulling his hat down lower, Wang Er Biao placed the money on the table and then turned to leave the phone booth.
This time, it was all thanks to Jiang Yu Wei's brilliant idea. Now, he just had to wait for the show to unfold.
Shu Se Garment Factory would surely not be able to recover from this.
Chen Li Shu was sitting in her office reviewing financial statements when she saw several uniformed police officers enter.
"This is our General Manager Chen," Zhao Xing Wang introduced them and then quietly explained the situation.
Nanhai Tao, who was in the workshop, hurried over upon hearing that the police had gone to Chen Li Shu's office.
The workers in the workshop lost their focus and began to speculate.
"The police are here at the factory, looks like four or five of them. This must be serious. Did something happen at the factory?"
"What could happen at the factory? Stop guessing and get back to work," Zhou Haiming waved them off. Those who had gathered in twos and threes quickly returned to their posts.
However, out of curiosity, their gazes kept drifting towards the window.
"Some time ago, someone misused the bank's official seal to fraudulently withdraw 100,000 yuan. Today, we received a tip from a citizen saying this money was used to order a batch of clothing from your factory. Do you know anything about those two individuals?" the police officers inquired.
Chen Li Shu hadn't expected such a situation but knew it was serious. She cooperated fully, explaining everything she knew.
She even presented the contract signed by both parties to the staff.
"This is Comrade Zhao Xing Wang from our sales department. The client mentioned yesterday that they would pick up the goods at ten," Chen Li Shu said, glancing at her watch. Her brow furrowed slightly.
It was already almost 10:30.
Zhao Xing Wang chimed in, "That's indeed what they said."
They had thought it was a big order, but it turned out to be a trap.
"Given the large quantity of goods, it's likely something caused a delay. Please don't make a fuss to avoid alerting them. We'll apprehend them when they arrive,"
Chen Li Shu: "Certainly, we will cooperate fully."
As they were speaking, several groups of people suddenly surged into the factory, but they were all stopped by Wang Da Zhu and his colleagues.
"Who are you? Please register first."
"We are reporters from the Provincial Newspaper. We received news that a group of people stole 100,000 yuan from the bank and used it to order tens of thousands of yuan worth of clothing from your factory. Is this true?"
"Yes, we are from the City Newspaper..."
"We are from the Television station..."
Regardless of whether the news was true or false, 100,000 yuan was a significant sum. Over a dozen reporters rushed to get firsthand information, surrounding Wang Da Zhu and eagerly trying to obtain it.
Some even tried to sneak into the factory unnoticed past the gatehouse, but they were stopped by two other security guards.
"Factory regulations prohibit entry for non-factory personnel. We apologize for the inconvenience."
The last thing they wanted was to alert the culprits, but with so many people flooding in, conducting interviews and taking pictures, the police officers couldn't help but frown.
Who leaked the information?
"It's not good to have them blocking the entrance. I'll go and invite them in," Nanhai Tao said, standing up to leave.
...
"Brother Biao, that's 100,000 yuan. Are we really giving it up?" the lanky man asked Wang Er Biao, confused.
Wang Er Biao crossed his legs, took a deep drag of his cigarette, and exhaled, narrowing his eyes. "You don't understand."
Only if the 100,000 yuan was recovered would the bank stop pursuing the matter. This was a prerequisite for Jiang Yu Wei to help him.
Furthermore, if they had gone to collect the goods, people would likely have traced the connection back to him. By not collecting the goods, she would be forced to return the 100,000 yuan to the bank.
With the Lunar New Year approaching, that was over 300,000 yuan worth of winter clothing. Even with her abilities, she wouldn't be able to sell it all in a short period.
Either it would be sold at a steep discount or remain piled up in the warehouse. It would be difficult for Shu Se Garment Factory to survive this without serious damage.
Moreover, he had also contacted reporters. This time, Shu Se Garment Factory would become infamous, likely becoming a laughingstock of the entire industry.
Wang Er Biao couldn't help but admire Jiang Yu Wei. She was indeed educated. A beautiful young girl with far more cunning methods than him.