Chapter 116 The Boss's Achilles' Heel Has Appeared
The cost of painting interior walls is also separately listed below.
The purchase date, the purchaser, and who bought the materials from are all clearly remembered.
Yu Fugui and Wen Xiuyun were unaware at first that Xiao Cheng's construction team not only built houses but also painted interior walls, so the cost of painting interior walls was included in the price list.
The labor cost for painting the interior walls is calculated separately below.
The content is simple and clear, well-organized, and easy to understand at a glance; anyone who can read can understand it.
"Building a three-story red brick house costs more than 80,000 yuan! Add the cost of painting the interior walls, decorating the doors and windows, and all the miscellaneous expenses like hosting a banquet, and it will cost at least over 100,000 yuan. Every single material is listed so carefully and clearly..."
"It's true that the steel bars were bought from my family. I did sell them to Xiao Cheng at the time. The price of 1.5 yuan per kilogram is correct, as are the quantity and date. I always said that Xiao Cheng would never take kickbacks. These rumors are all nonsense!"
Several business owners who sold materials to Xiao Cheng, seeing the identical prices, finally spoke up.
"I sold the nails to Xiao Cheng. The price and quantity are exactly the same as on the red paper. There is no problem. If anyone doesn't believe me, they can go to my shop and ask for the price."
"The cement was bought from my shop, and it's exactly as advertised. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask me."
"What else is unclear? Fu Gui has already posted the detailed list. Xiao Cheng's quote and labor costs are the same. Who was it that was spreading rumors and making things up just now? Let me think, which gossipy table started it..."
Once the detailed statement, personally verified by the homeowner, came out, the truth came to light, and all the rumors were debunked.
Those who hadn't dared to speak up for Xiao Cheng and Bai Lu just moments before suddenly felt a surge of pride and confidence.
They have the keen eye to catch those behind the spread of rumors.
"Why are you looking at me! The rumor didn't start from me; I heard it from the people at the next table!"
"I don't care who spread the rumors, just enjoy the happy times before Xiao Cheng arrives. Once he finds out who's behind this, they'll be in big trouble!"
Chen Chunli's face turned pale and then red. Only after her retaliatory behavior was exposed did she realize the serious consequences.
Not only did her tablemates stop talking to her and their eyes turn contemptuous and sarcastic, but people at surrounding tables also started pointing and whispering.
All those words of criticism and the hostile looks directed at Bai Lu and Xiao Cheng have now come back to haunt Chen Chunli.
Many people knew the conversation originated from her table, and they chattered loudly about how petty she was.
They say she's jealous and can't stand seeing others do well.
With the evidence laid bare, Chen Chunli had no rebuttal, but she didn't think it was a big deal either, letting it go in one ear and out the other. After all, she was pregnant, so who could do anything to her?
Bai Lu started talking about new sales channels again, discussing everyday matters, and completely changed to ordering goods at fixed times.
Everyone tacitly forgot about the evidence on the big red paper, as if nothing had happened.
He praised her casually, saying her handwriting was very good, had a masterful style, and showed she was a smart person.
The world is bustling with activity, all for profit; merchants come and go only for profit.
If a partner has a bad reputation, it cannot guarantee normal product sales. Fair profit sharing and the instinct to seek profit and avoid harm are natural instincts.
Protecting one's own interests is a businessman's nature; any talk of friendship is just a lie.
On the first meeting, since we're neither family nor close friends, how much affection can there be? When it comes to business cooperation, it's all about making money, and nobody wants to suffer a loss.
If someone clearly has doubts about the cooperation but keeps saying they trust you and take you too seriously, then you should seriously consider whether you've been tricked or scammed.
Bai Lu understands the rules of the business world, so she naturally won't dwell on it. With a standard smile, she continues to discuss cooperation.
Xiao Wei sat obediently beside her, waiting for his meal.
I didn't participate in the adults' conversations, but a little excitement and a sense of admiration rose in my heart.
Bai Lu is indeed as clever as her elder brother!
Without saying anything, he simply had him take a large red paper to Yu Fugui, and that brought the whole situation under control.
Bai Lu isn't exactly a prophet, but rather someone who plans ahead and is accustomed to having two options.
After all, plans can't keep up with changes, and changes can't keep up with unexpected events; the situation must be kept in our own hands.
Only then can one remain invincible at all times.
When Xiao Cheng returned, the first dish had just been served at the banquet, and Luo Shiliu's table had reserved a seat for him.
Along the way, Xiao Cheng heard a lot of rumors and saw the big red paper in the living room.
The densely packed text, each stroke a testament to Bailu's protection of him and the grievances she had suffered, is filled with words of love and support.
Xiao Cheng gave Wang Hao a cold glance and gave a final warning in a cold voice: "Keep an eye on your people."
Wang Hao was suddenly startled, his heart sank to the bottom, and he hurriedly lowered his head to admit his mistake: "I will."
Having known each other for so many years, having faced knives and guns together, and having gone through thick and thin together, Xiao Cheng had never given him a serious warning, let alone an ultimatum.
Xiao Cheng was a cold and indifferent person, with a solitary and aloof personality. The only difference between him and his brothers and outsiders was that he was a little more tolerant.
Now that he's turned against me for the first time, even withdrawing his tolerance, it's likely that I've touched a raw nerve he's never shown before.
The people at the table remained silent.
The food was served, fragrant and steaming hot, but it couldn't dispel the gloomy atmosphere on the table.
During the banquet, after idle chatter came laughter and joy; after silence and distance came warm toasts and exchanges of drinks. All the bad things were kept to themselves, and it was a case of everyone enjoying themselves.
When Wen Xiuyun brought her family back, she learned about the detailed statement and felt remorseful, guilty, and remorseful.
The ingredient list is very important. There are many guests coming and going today, a mixed bag of people. She carries it with her in case anything unexpected happens, so she can stabilize the situation in time.
Who would have thought that this would be a pointless and counterproductive move, almost causing Bai Lu and Xiao Cheng great harm.
Before the banquet was over, Wen Xiuyun packed a lot of good meat and dishes that hadn't been served yet from the kitchen and gave them to Bailu.
After Bai Lu politely declined, Xiao Wei's small arms were covered with red envelopes and lucky money.
On such an auspicious day, it is not appropriate to frequently refuse kind offers. Bai Lu offered many blessings and thanked Mr. and Mrs. Wen Xiuyun.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Bai Lu, Xiao Cheng, and Xiao Wei, the two adults and one child, went home.
Bai Lu returned to her room to organize the accounts for the roasted chestnuts.
Xiao Cheng and Xiao Wei went to the kitchen, poured the dishes into plates, and covered them with a large bamboo dish cover.
Xiao Wei wanted to go find Bai Lu and give her the red envelope that Wen Xiuyun had given him, but Xiao Cheng told him to keep it for himself.
The little guy was beaming with joy and excitement, and his older brother still cared about him.
The older brother then said, "Don't bother her."
Xiao Wei: "..."
So, was he just imagining things?
When the bright moon hangs high in the sky, and the stars fill the heavens.
Bai Lu was sitting on the bed reading a book when she heard footsteps. She looked up and saw a man walking into the room while drying his hair.
Curious, he asked, "Did something go wrong with the logging?"
(End of this chapter)
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