Chapter 28: Three Views Exploded
The next morning, Pei Song put on formal clothes and stood in front of the SNK Building, looking up at this modern building.
The sunlight shines on the all-glass exterior wall, refracting tiny bits of golden light, as if giving the building a layer of dreamy color.
He arrived half an hour early, wanting to make a good impression on the interviewer.
The receptionist at the lobby front desk was very friendly. After confirming his interview appointment, she handed him a glass of warm water and asked him to wait for a moment.
While waiting, Pei Song looked around.
The open office design makes the entire space appear particularly transparent. The employees are dressed formally but not rigidly, and they all have smiles on their faces.
"Hello, Mr. Pei." A woman in a business suit came over and said, "I'm Lin Yuwei from the HR department."
Lin Yuwei looks to be in her early thirties, with decent makeup and a friendly smile.
She took Pei Song to a bright conference room with glass windows overlooking the entire city.
"I read your resume and found it very interesting." Lin Yuwei said straight to the point, "It's not easy to start a business while studying in Germany and grow a restaurant to this scale."
The following conversation was unexpectedly relaxed for Pei Song.
Instead of asking the usual questions, Lin Yuwei showed great interest in his experience in Germany.
"Can you tell me in detail about the process of starting a restaurant? Especially how to balance study and work?"
Pei Song recounted this experience carefully, from the initial difficulties to how the situation was gradually opened up later.
When he mentioned Michelin reviewers, Lin Yuwei's eyes lit up.
"This is exactly what we value most - the ability to adapt and withstand pressure when facing challenges," she said. "The business acumen you have demonstrated in restaurant management is in line with our working style at SNK."
In the second half of the interview, Lin Yuwei began to introduce SNK's corporate culture and development prospects.
"Although we are a foreign-funded enterprise, we attach great importance to the cultivation of local talents in the Asia-Pacific region. Every year, we select outstanding young employees to study at the headquarters and provide systematic training and promotion opportunities."
This introduction made Pei Song very excited.
This is exactly his ideal working environment - an international platform, a complete training system, and a clear promotion path.
"Mr. Pei, judging from your performance, I think you are a good fit for our company." At the end of the interview, Lin Yuwei said with a smile, "However, your future direct supervisor is on a business trip to Singapore this week, and the next round of interviews will have to wait until he returns. In addition, the company's vice president also wants to talk to you."
Pei Song nodded: "I can cooperate at any time."
"Okay, we'll call you to let you know the exact time." Lin Yuwei stood up, "I hope we can become colleagues soon."
Walking out of the SNK Building, Pei Song's mood was particularly bright.
Everything about this company attracted him, and most importantly, it gave him a sense of security.
Pei Song secretly clenched his fists, determined to seize this opportunity.
After the interview, Pei Song decided to have lunch nearby.
As soon as he entered the mall, he saw an incredible scene through the floor-to-ceiling window of a restaurant:
Uncle Pei was sitting there with the mother and son who had caused trouble at the birthday party that day.
The three of them were talking and laughing, and seemed very familiar with each other. Uncle Pei even touched the boy's head affectionately.
Full of doubts, Pei Song couldn't sleep that night.
In the middle of the night, he got up to get some water. When he passed the living room, he heard a conversation that shattered his worldview.
"You must recognize this child for Ah Cheng." Grandma Pei's voice left no room for doubt.
"Why?" Pei's mother asked weakly, "It was obviously Ah Cheng himself..."
"Why?" Grandma Pei sneered, "If this gets out of hand, Ah Cheng's wife will definitely divorce, and then her family will definitely turn the Pei family upside down."
Pei Song was standing outside the door, and was terrified when he heard what happened.
"But this is so unfair to Songsong..." Mother Pei wanted to say something.
"No buts!" Grandma Pei interrupted her, "Ah Cheng is my youngest son, and I have spoiled him since he was young. Over the years, your eldest son has been cleaning up the mess for him, and this time is no different."
Pei Song clenched his fists. So that's how it is. His father has been taking the blame for his uncle all these years, only because of his foolish filial piety and his habit of being a scapegoat.
"Big brother," Grandma Pei's voice softened, "You have been sensible since you were young. Please help your brother this time. Look at the current situation of the company. It can't stand any more trouble."
The room was silent for a long time, and finally my father's tired voice came: "Okay."
This "OK" made Pei Song feel heartbroken and angry at his lack of fighting spirit.
The mother fell ill again and was rushed to the hospital.
Pei Song stayed by his mother's bed, watching the blood dripping.
Over the years, my mother has endured too much for this family, and now her condition has worsened.
Shi Yanchen brought breakfast and saw the dark circles under his eyes, frowning: "Go and have a rest for a while, I'll keep watch."
Pei Song shook his head: "I'm worried..."
Before he could finish his words, his cell phone vibrated. It was a call from SNK, probably inviting him to take part in a re-examination.
But at this moment, he just felt dizzy. So many things happened that night that he couldn't even open his eyes.
Shi Yanchen quickly took the phone: "Hello, hello..."
When he hung up the phone, Pei Song had already fallen asleep on the bed. His sleeping face looked a little aggrieved, which made people feel distressed.
That afternoon, Shi Yanchen contacted his team in Country D.
"Check all the information about Pei Cheng, the purchasing manager of Pei Group, and his wife's brothers, and focus on whether they committed any illegal acts during their tenure at Pei."
"Okay, sir, how far do you want to investigate?"
"Everything." Shi Yanchen's voice was cold. "As long as there is evidence that can be used, we must investigate it thoroughly, especially the evidence that they have been receiving high salaries at Pei's company but have not done any real work in recent years."
Soon, a detailed investigation report was sent to Shi Yanchen.
Pei Cheng has been behaving badly in Pei's company over the years. He took advantage of his elder brother's indulgence and his mother's favoritism to do whatever he wants in the company.
And his two brothers-in-law used the name of Pei to make money everywhere.
There is solid evidence of corruption, embezzlement of public funds, false bidding, and even pocketing of project funds.
After reading the report, Shi Yanchen curled up the corner of his mouth into a sneer.
At this time, Pei Song came out of the ward: "What are you looking at?"
"Nothing." Shi Yanchen closed his notebook. "How is Auntie?"
"Much better." Pei Song looked annoyed, "I was too sleepy this morning and missed the call for the second interview from SNK..."
"I've made a new appointment for you," Shi Yanchen said. "Wednesday at 3 p.m."
"Huh? So soon..."
"Yeah." Shi Yanchen looked at his tired face, "But before that, you need to have a good rest."