“Our factory is an old one, and everyone knows the rules and regulations! Everyone knows me, Sun Lin. If anyone wrongs us, I will be the first to not let them off the hook! But if anyone tries to stir up trouble or kick us when we're down, I won't let them get away with it either!”
Sun Lin's voice was strong and resonant, silencing the crowd around him who dared not utter another word.
As soon as he said that, Lao Cai had a bad feeling.
She took a few steps back, trying to sneak away, but unexpectedly, Sun Lin glared at her and stared intently at her.
Old Cai was frozen in place, as if he had been struck by a spell; the hairs on his body stood on end, and he dared not move.
"Since everyone is so reasonable, I can't just listen to one side. Shouldn't we call Comrade Wang Man over so we can all have a confrontation?"
"no problem!"
"Of course, we should call her over and let her explain to everyone!"
Everyone naturally supported Sun Lin's statement, since Wang Man had taken the treasury bonds, and the final resolution of this matter would ultimately fall on Wang Man's shoulders.
Just as everyone was talking, a voice suddenly came from behind the crowd.
"Wang Man is here! Everyone make way! Wang Man is here!"
Upon hearing this voice, everyone instinctively made way for Wang Man to enter.
Wang Man was also aware of this matter.
Both Hu Yuan and Feng Qian made it very clear to her yesterday.
However, she was still a little worried when she was asked to stand directly in front of the factory manager and her coworkers to confront them, since she had never experienced such a scene before.
Sun Lin showed no expression, but instead maintained a businesslike demeanor.
This made Wang Man, who was already worried, even more nervous.
As if sensing Wang Man's nervousness, Feng Qian, standing behind Sun Lin, whispered reassuringly, "It's alright, don't worry, just speak properly."
Perhaps it was Feng Qian's friendly voice that made Wang Man feel familiar, and in that instant, she gradually calmed down.
“Comrade Wang Man, they say you cheated them out of their treasury bonds and aren’t going to pay you back. What do you say?” Sun Lin asked Wang Man with a serious expression.
"No... Factory manager, I didn't lie to them, and I don't intend to withhold payment..."
"Nonsense! You just don't intend to pay, and you're making excuses about waiting a couple of days. We've been waiting for so long!"
"Exactly! You promised to give us the money soon, but what happened now?"
"Yes! Everyone knows that your husband is a complete scoundrel. We don't even know where he's taken our treasury bonds. He's not going to renege on the debt! No way!"
"I didn't..." Wang Man's face turned pale as she tried her best to argue.
"Quiet down, everyone!" The factory manager first calmed everyone down, then said to Wang Man, "Wang Man, what do you think we should do about this?"
"Factory manager, I..."
Just as Wang Man was about to speak, the crowd erupted again.
"What else can we do? Pay back the money!"
"Yes! Fire her if she doesn't pay back the money!"
"Send her to the security bureau, she's a fraudster!"
One person's voice immediately drew support from the crowd, who were now filled with righteous indignation and wished they could arrest Wang Man right away.
"Shut up, all of you!"
Sun Lin suddenly shouted.
"So my words don't carry any weight anymore?! Didn't you hear me tell you to shut up? Who's the factory manager here, me or you?!"
Sun Lin's voice was like that of an enraged lion, and everyone immediately fell silent; no one dared to utter another sound.
In the chemical plant, Sun Lin was like a dictator; no one dared to disobey his orders, and this was certainly the case at this moment.
"Wang Man, you speak!"
Sun Lin pointed at Wang Man, signaling her to continue speaking.
Although she was still a little worried, she had gradually calmed down.
"Factory manager, we really aren't fraudsters. My husband didn't come back for a while, but he's back now, and he plans to make up for the money he owes everyone..."
"You're back?"
"Are you really going to give us the money back? Really?"
"Who knows? What if we have to wait a few more days?"
"The factory manager is here, so it shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"I think it's highly unlikely. Treasury bonds aren't exactly sought-after items, so how could so many be exchanged at once?"
"Perhaps Wang Man's man has some inside connections?"
"How could her man have inside connections? That's impossible!"
Although they dared not shout, the crowd below began to whisper among themselves upon hearing Wang Man's words.
Sun Lin ignored these people and instead asked Wang Man, "When will this money be reimbursed to everyone?"
Upon hearing Sun Lin's question, everyone craned their necks, waiting for Wang Man's answer.
"Now!"
Just then, a loud voice rang out from behind the crowd.
Everyone immediately turned to look behind them.
A young man in a sharp suit was walking over briskly, carrying a black leather bag.
Who is this?
"It's him! He's Wang Man's man!" Some people in the crowd recognized Hu Yuan and whispered among themselves.
"He doesn't look like a hoodlum, does he?"
"You can know a person's face but not their heart. Even a donkey dung beetle looks good on the surface, how would you know what he's like in private..."
"Director Sun, hello!" Hu Yuan strode forward.
"I am Wang Man's man, my name is Hu Yuan!" Hu Yuan introduced himself directly.
Seeing Hu Yuan's appearance, Sun Lin nodded silently.
Sun Lin already knew about Hu Yuan and Wang Man's affair, and the instigator was naturally Feng Qian, who was behind him.
Yesterday, after Hu Yuan and Feng Qian discussed it, Feng Qian reported the matter to Sun Lin.
The existence of treasury bonds was already a major problem, and with the factory's poor economic performance, continuing to issue treasury bonds was a headache for Sun Lin.
Now that Feng Qian said Hu Yuan could solve the factory's treasury bond problem, he was naturally very happy.
Despite his joy, Sun Lin knew nothing about Hu Yuan and Wang Man.
That's why he agreed to Feng Qian's request to give her a chance, letting the workers resolve the situation themselves when they gathered and caused trouble, without interfering.
Otherwise, an incorruptible leader like Sun Lin, who had retired from the military, would likely have dismissed Wang Man arbitrarily, without giving her any opportunity for a face-to-face confrontation.
"Now that you're here, I'll leave this matter to you!" Sun Lin nodded and said to Hu Yuan.
Just as Hu Yuan was about to express his gratitude, he heard Sun Lin add from the side.
"If you can handle this matter well, I'll entrust you with the factory's treasury bond exchange. But if you don't, not only will Wang Man be fired, but you'll also have to go to the security department!"
When Hu Yuan heard Sun Lin say this, he suddenly narrowed his eyes. "I absolutely mean what I say. I have people in the security department. You won't be able to run away even if you want to!"
"Director Sun, don't worry, I definitely won't cause you any trouble!" Hu Yuan said with a smile.
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