Sure enough, after the items were purchased, it was said that all the purchased items were processed according to procedure.
While Hu Yuan could be punished for failing to investigate in the procurement department, there was little that could be done about the finance department.
As a purchasing agent, it is essential to ensure the expected quantity and quality of the purchased items, and to be able to inquire about their intended use.
But finance has no such obligation, or even the right to do so.
"Since you purchased according to procedure, was the quantity sufficient? If it's insufficient after I check, how do you explain that? Also, why didn't you question the excessive quantity you purchased? And given the high price, how did you handle the process?"
The situation is dire; it's definitely not just a problem involving one or two people. Therefore, Hu Yuan's only option is to break down the psychological defenses of the purchasing manager and the supervisor, causing them to slip up and even implicate all their accomplices.
"Mr. Hu, it's the manager who asked us to purchase the best quality products. We have no choice. Besides, the manager always says that it doesn't matter if the price is a little higher, as long as it works well."
The purchasing manager immediately pulled the manager out to take the blame.
"You all know the quality of the stuff you're buying without me saying anything, so why make up this excuse? And you, do you want to keep making bulletproof vests for others? Don't you feel like you're being taken advantage of?"
Hu Yuan's last words were addressed to the manager.
The manager kept his head down and didn't dare to say a word, but Hu Yuan still noticed his little actions.
He subconsciously moved closer to the finance manager and even stole a glance at him.
Hu Yuan reaffirmed his belief that the finance manager was definitely involved in this matter.
Perhaps the manager and the purchasing agent were just being used by him.
"If you're really willing to take the blame for others, then I have nothing more to say. I'll immediately have someone inventory the warehouse and the accounts. Any losses, whether they were above market price or unexpected, will be clearly accounted for, and you two will share the responsibility."
Hu Yuan snorted coldly and unleashed his trump card.
Are you kidding me? This is a huge sum of money. When it was embezzled, more people shared it. Now they're making these two pay for it. Won't they end up with nothing left?
"Mr. Hu, I..."
The manager panicked first. He was just a nouveau riche. If he hadn't been lucky enough to become a manager and embezzled so much money, he would have been just a penniless laborer.
Moreover, he himself is well aware that when the money was divided, he received far less than half. Now, if he were to bear half of it, it would be many times his own assets.
"Those who do many evil deeds will surely perish. When you dared to embezzle, you should have thought that this day would come. And since you are still being stubborn now, you shouldn't be looking at me with such pleading eyes."
Hu Yuan continued to attack the guy's psychological defenses.
The manager became increasingly distraught, eventually kneeling on the ground and weeping, repeatedly confessing to Hu Yuan.
Strangely, this guy still refused to reveal who his accomplices were or how they ended up working together.
Looking at the procurement staff on the other side, they stood silently in place, not daring to move an inch, and even less daring to make up any unreliable excuses, but they just wouldn't say a word.
"You'll be in charge of this. If you need more manpower, I can bring a few more over to help you. Make sure you calculate every single account clearly, including how much it's higher than the market price, and also check how much the warehouse inventory is short. I want them to be completely convinced."
Seeing that the two were still stubborn, Hu Yuan immediately turned around and said to the accountant from before.
“Okay, Mr. Hu, the two of us are enough for this. More people will make mistakes. However, I need at least three more people to help move things because some of the things in the warehouse are very heavy.”
This accountant is really good; she always speaks logically and confidently.
"Mr. Hu, I am willing to take responsibility."
"I...I'm willing to take on that responsibility too."
It wasn't until this moment that the purchasing manager suddenly gritted his teeth and spoke, and the manager on the ground immediately echoed him.
"Do you really think you two are capable of handling this?"
Hu Yuan couldn't help but laugh. Even at this point, they were still protecting the person behind them. He wondered how that guy had managed to bribe these two people so effectively.
"Mr. Hu, since we said we were willing to take responsibility, we are capable of taking responsibility. Please have them take stock and calculate. I will go back and sell my assets to prepare the money."
The procurement officer turned around immediately, completely disregarding whether Hu Yuan would let him go.
The security guards who were standing nearby stepped forward to stop him, but Hu Yuan waved them away.
Hu Yuan was also curious to see where he would get so much money.
"And you?"
Hu Yuan looked down at the manager, who was still kneeling on the ground with snot and tears streaming down his face, and asked calmly.
"Me, me, me... I'm also going to sell my house, car, and phone to raise the money."
The manager immediately got up and ran after him.
However, as he stood up, Hu Yuan noticed that his gaze had once again fallen on the finance manager.
"Mr. Hu, are you just going to let them go like this? Aren't you afraid they'll just run away?"
The guy who almost got fired asked curiously.
"They can't escape, and I believe they wouldn't dare to."
Hu Yuan smiled confidently.
"If you can't afford to pay even if you go bankrupt, then why don't you dare to run away?"
The guy then asked another question.
"Just now, President Hu kept pressing them for answers, but those two guys still chose to take the blame themselves. This means they're taking the fall for someone else. If they run away, who will take the blame?"
The accountant chuckled.
"You are very smart, but I hope you will do what you are supposed to do first."
Hu Yuan deliberately undermined the guy's confidence to prevent him from becoming arrogant after initially gaining his favor, which would pose a greater threat to the company.
The people who can truly solve Hu Yuan's problems and create profits for the company are always those who are smart enough and know their own place; both conditions are indispensable.
Thinking that Hu Yuan was angry, the accountant immediately nodded and then quickly left with another accountant.
"You've done a great job on this. I'll definitely promote you after I deal with these rats."
Hu Yuan turned around and said to the guy who almost got fired.
"Mr. Hu, as long as you don't fire me, that's fine. I can't do anything big. Being able to work properly is better than anything else."
The guy looked flattered and said.
"Being able to do things practically is more important than any other ability. What's your name?"
"Thank you, Mr. Hu. My name is Cheng Lu."
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