Xu Xiangyang called Guan Qilin over, and the two of them went directly to the security department.
On the way, Guan Qilin learned that the man had been caught, and a weight was lifted from his heart.
I was worried that I wouldn't be able to catch them. But when the leadership reviews things in the middle of the year and finds out about all these losses, I'm sure I'll get criticized.
When they arrived at the security office, everyone was there, except for a man whose face was swollen like a pig's head, who was sitting in the corner.
Looks like he got a severe beating last night; he really had a rough time.
However, those who are pitiful are not worthy of pity; those who are pitiful must have something hateful about them.
How could someone get arrested and beaten up like this if they didn't steal anything?
Xu Xiangyang glanced at him; the man was so badly beaten that he couldn't even recognize who he was.
"Director Xu, Director Guan." Section Chief Huang walked over with a smile on his face.
In any case, their security department has done a good job this time by catching the thief.
Xu Xiangyang did not tell the security department about this incident, and they only thought it was a simple case of a thief stealing things.
"Section Chief Huang, who is this person?" Guan Qilin didn't recognize the person either, so he asked.
Section Chief Huang said with a look of disgust, "Wang Dali, one of our factory's loaders, is always slacking off. I never expected him to dare to steal things from the factory."
The factories all belong to the state, so this is a serious crime, especially since they were caught red-handed.
To clear his name, this person would probably need to use a time machine to go back in time and stop stealing, so he wouldn't get caught.
Xu Xiangyang looked him up and down and asked, "This isn't the first time you've stolen something, is it? Do you have any accomplices?"
Accomplices?
The security personnel were taken aback. They hadn't noticed anyone else when they made the arrest, but according to Xu Xiangyang, there must have been accomplices.
They didn't think much of it at the time and didn't check the surrounding area.
It seems they probably missed being caught.
Section Chief Huang clearly realized this as well, and his face turned somewhat grim. They had only arrested one person, but there might be accomplices among them.
But they didn't catch any of them, which is really embarrassing, especially since they were showing off just now.
Faced with his words, Wang Dali, who was squatting in the corner, raised his head, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes, and his gaze clearly darted away.
He said, "What accomplices? I just came here to steal some fabric to exchange for some money. I have no other intentions."
Upon hearing this, everyone else was furious. What did he mean by "exchange some money to spend"?
Are public property items meant to be exchanged for money at will?
Xu Xiangyang glanced at Section Chief Huang, who clearly didn't believe it either. The two looked at each other and understood what the other meant.
Section Chief Huang asked, "Do you know what the consequences are for stealing public property?"
Everyone knows that if you get caught stealing, the worst you can do is get a major demerit and be publicly reprimanded throughout the factory.
In severe cases, they may be dismissed from the factory and then sent to a labor camp.
Wang Dali's eyes held disdain, but his face remained obedient, feigning fear.
"I know I'll get a major demerit..."
Compared to receiving a major demerit, he cares more about using the demerit to gain more benefits!
"A major demerit?" Section Chief Huang chuckled and said, "You really know how to dream big!"
"The losses you've caused the factory this time aren't just about stealing company property; they've also damaged our factory's reputation!"
"You won't get a major demerit this time!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Dali almost laughed, but before he could feel happy, what he said next completely terrified him.
"We'll call the police over in a bit and send you straight to a labor camp. You're dreaming! You'll get a demerit too!" Section Chief Huang said coldly.
He had the utmost contempt for people who lacked principles.
It's truly shameful to covet public property for one's own selfish desires!
Wang Dali was terrified and immediately said, "No, I only stole a little fabric, and you took it back. You've already punished me, a demerit is enough, right?"
He didn't know how things had turned out this way. He hadn't thought much of it before. He used to work at another factory and had seen people get caught stealing.
At most, he would just receive a demerit and be publicly criticized throughout the factory. Now they're actually going to send him to a labor camp?
This won't do!
Section Chief Huang frowned and said in a cold tone, "Things are different now."
"Alright, take him to the side and lock him up. Let's wait for the police to come."
The two people next to him immediately went over, pulled Wang Dali, who was slumped on the ground, up, and then tried to drag him to the house next door.
At this point, Wang Dali didn't care about anything else and immediately cried and begged for mercy.
"Section Chief Huang, someone instructed me to do this. I didn't intend to steal anything!" He's scared now. If he's arrested and sent to a labor camp, his life will be ruined.
In order to avoid being arrested, he must beg for mercy.
But now no one will pity this person, even though he looks pitiful.
"Really? Who ordered you to do this?" Section Chief Huang looked at him coldly.
It turns out it was a gang crime; it seems even a small garment factory has many despicable people.
Wang Dali nodded vigorously, but hesitated for a moment, then stammered, "If Section Chief Huang speaks up, can I atone for my crime with good deeds? Can I get a lighter punishment?"
He wasn't stupid; he knew this was his only chance.
If he is taken away for labor reform, he will never be able to come back.
His family will definitely cut ties with him; it'll be no different from him being dead.
I'm afraid it would be better to be dead.
The thought sent a chill down his spine, and he grew increasingly frightened.
Section Chief Huang glanced at him, and although he hated this kind of person, his expression softened.
"Yes, if you tell the truth, we will definitely handle it accordingly, don't worry."
With Huang's words of relief, Wang Dali breathed a sigh of relief and recounted the whole story.
It turns out that for the past six months, the stevedores have been going to the warehouse every day, and sometimes they would secretly take a foot or two of the stored fabric without being discovered.
Over time, they realized it was a way to make money, and that they could take it back and sell it to others at a low price.
The foreman was the one who started it all.
Xu Xiangyang and Guan Qilin exchanged a glance, and then the two of them left.
The rest can be left to Section Chief Huang.
No wonder no damage was found in the workshop before; the trick was all in the warehouse.
Wang Dali was also intimidated by Section Chief Huang.
In fact, he didn't need to go to a labor camp at all; these are just scare tactics.
However, they definitely couldn't keep the people, so they fired several people at once.
There are plenty of stevedores, but we'll need to assign two managers to the warehouse.
Someone has to keep an eye on things morning and night, otherwise they won't have time to deal with similar situations if they happen again.
Guan Qilin sighed and said, "Our factory's benefits are not bad, so why would anyone want to do these petty thefts?"
He did not live at the very bottom of society, so he cannot understand the hardships of those at the bottom.
But Xu Xiangyang felt that even if it was hard, it was not an excuse for doing wrong.
"You're not them, how would you know why they do this? There are too many people who want something for nothing," he replied casually, then turned and left.
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