Chapter 159 Irreconcilable
In the end, the rumor, which was leaked by someone, actually reached the ears of the purchasing department manager.
As for how the incident ended, Shen Yan did not hear clearly afterwards.
All I know is that after those two days, the topic quietly faded away, as if no one wanted to mention it again.
The office returned to its superficial calm, but beneath this calmness, there seemed to be something unspeakable hidden.
Ever since that incident, Mrs. Zhong's complexion has become worse day by day, and she seems to be covered by a layer of gloom.
She dislikes everyone she sees. She starts to attack people as soon as something goes wrong and can find fault with even the smallest thing.
The oppressive atmosphere was so strong that even the air around seemed to sink.
However, those few people who had joined in the fun and watched the excitement before, now looked relaxed, and even had faint smiles on their faces.
It was as if the storm just now had nothing to do with them and didn't cause any waves at all.
Judging from all the signs, Mrs. Zhong was obviously defeated in this secret battle and suffered a great loss.
In fact, when this matter first emerged, Shen Yan knew in her heart that once she got involved, she would get into trouble sooner or later.
But at that time she hadn't thought it through so thoroughly, and thought that as long as she didn't make any mistakes, nothing would go wrong.
She never imagined that conflicts between people would be so frequent and so hidden, and could even happen at the most unexpected moment.
What surprised her even more was Mrs. Zhong's attitude - in order to shirk responsibility, she almost didn't even use her brain and pushed Shen Yan out at the first moment, shifting the blame onto her.
At that moment, Mrs. Zhong became so cold and indifferent that she seemed like a different person.
What was even more surprising was that among these people in the purchasing department, quite a few were standing by, hoping for something to go wrong, or even hoping for others to get into trouble.
Not only do they not help, they also stand by and watch, and may even add fuel to the fire.
This series of reactions finally made her realize: it was her fault for being too naive and inexperienced.
She never imagined that there were such complicated situations and human hearts hidden in the workplace, and she never expected that some colleagues who looked harmless were actually the most dangerous.
She always thought that everyone would at least be reasonable and would at least have some evidence when doing things. It was impossible to put the blame on others without any evidence.
But now, this naive idea has been completely shattered by reality.
I didn't expect that the colleagues in the purchasing department who looked gentle and refined were actually more ruthless than anyone else in private. There were hidden sharp edges in their words and deeds, which made it hard to guard against them.
This time, it was a complete disaster for her.
But it was this unexpected disaster that reminded her of a painful lesson - she could no longer easily agree to help others as she did in the past.
It’s best to stay away from things that you shouldn’t be involved in.
Fortunately, the storm finally passed. Although it was big, it did not completely destroy her.
For Shen Yan right now, the thing she cares about most is the payment process for the magic props.
Although this project had been disrupted before, fortunately it was not shelved in the end and is continuing to move forward.
Because the deposit for the project has been paid, the remaining 70% of the payment has not yet been received.
Holding the contract in her hand, she went to the purchasing manager's office and found Wei Jie, who was responsible for payment review.
She stood beside Wei Jie's desk, her tone firm but polite. "Manager Wei, please take a look at this contract. The terms are very clear. It clearly states that after the goods are officially shipped, a final payment of 70% of the total contract price is required. The remaining 30% will be paid after the goods arrive, are inspected and officially put into storage."
She paused, her eyes serious and calm. "So, I'm here to apply for the 70% balance. The procedures are complete, and I'm just waiting for your signature."
Mrs. Zhong's face turned pale and blue. She knew that the situation was irreversible. She immediately rushed towards Shen Yan and tried to snatch the computer and information on the table.
Her movements were hurried, filled with reluctance and anger, as if she could cover up everything by taking these things back.
However, Shen Yan had anticipated her actions.
Almost at the same time that Mrs. Zhong made her move, she immediately raised her voice and shouted, "Mrs. Zhong, you are so guilty that you don't even dare to check the most basic data?"
These words cut through the air like a sharp blade, directly hitting everyone's most secret guesses and suspicions.
Then, she added in a cold tone, "This 30,000 yuan purchase error was caused by her alone! Our manor lost 30,000 yuan for nothing, and now she wants to shift the blame and make us take the blame!"
As soon as these words were spoken, people in the purchasing department immediately began to whisper.
"She's right."
Someone murmured in agreement, "Ever since Mrs. Zhong came, the purchasing department has been restless."
"That's right, who would dare to work peacefully when she's around? She might plot against us one day!"
Although these comments were kept low, every word was like a knife stabbing Mrs. Zhong in the back.
There were already many colleagues in the purchasing department who were dissatisfied with her.
She relies on her connections and never treats others kindly. Whenever something goes wrong, she always takes credit and shifts the blame.
Many people have suffered losses from her, but because she is a person with connections in higher-ups, they have dared not speak out.
Now that we have this opportunity, everyone is thinking: If we can really kick Mrs. Zhong out of the purchasing department this time, won’t the future days be much easier?
Maybe someone can take her place and get more resources and project opportunities!
Once this idea came into being, it spread quickly.
Someone finally couldn't sit still anymore and stood up suddenly and said, "Sister Zhong, since you haven't done anything wrong, let Shen Yan investigate! This is not a big deal. If you really have no problem, then why are you afraid of people from other departments interfering?"
Another person immediately chimed in: "Yes, Sister Zhong, just let her check the data. This will prove her innocence. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?"
Others began to add fuel to the fire: "If you don't even dare let her check the data, people will think there's something wrong with you. If this news gets out, then not only within the company, but also the higher-ups will question you."
"Chen Yan has finished the research. If she is really wrong, the worst that can happen is that she will have to pay for it herself. Anyway, the loss was caused by her, and she can't run away!"
"Besides, if you think she shouldn't be investigating, then tell her to get out of the purchasing department and never get involved in this again."
These words sound like they are speaking up for her, but in fact, every word contains a trap.
Mrs. Zhong's face was terribly gloomy.
She is not a fool, how could she not see the little thoughts of these people?
They appeared to be on her side, but in reality, they were using the conflict between her and Shen Yan to achieve their own goals—as long as she and Shen Yan had a complete falling out and the two sides were irreconcilable, then she would become that "nail."
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