“What you’re talking about is too far ahead. The industry might exist, but some people just want Jiafeng to die. Let’s not think about that now.” Lu Feng asked Manager Li, “What does the local offshore funds department mean? Are they still not allowing us to leave?”
“We’ve spent a lot of money recently, and they’ve loosened their grip a bit, but they’re implying that it still depends on Siemens’ wishes. We’re in the middle of a lawsuit, and according to regulations, funds aren’t allowed to leave the country, especially since it’s a matter of hundreds of millions of pounds!” Manager Li looked troubled. Siemens was blocking their way, but the company itself wasn’t important. What was important was the delicate relationship between the company and its senior management.
"I understand. I'll handle this. Also, make the agents repay their loans, lower the loan rates for new agents, control expansion, and don't let the number of people increase any further. The more people there are, the closer the higher-ups will be to us." Lu Feng said to him, "Preserve the fruits of victory. Only what you actually eat is truly yours, understand?"
“I understand. There’s one more thing. Since the audit team from the headquarters group arrived, they’ve uncovered a lot of problems, involving thousands of people. The biggest one is Li Hua, the deputy general manager of the German branch, who embezzled 13 million US dollars through fraud. He’s currently being held in local custody, and he’s not going to pay back a single penny.”
Lu Feng was well aware of the loopholes in the company's management. Not to mention the branches in other European countries, he didn't even know how many people within the company were colluding with agents to fraudulently obtain loans. When you're out making money, you can just turn a blind eye.
The reason for bringing in an audit team from China was that the subordinates were going too far. Not to mention others, Lu Feng had received a formal complaint that the manager in front of him, Manager Li, had used more than 30 ID cards to apply for loans in the local area, illegally obtaining more than one million pounds in loans. After talking to him once, he has toned it down a lot recently.
“He definitely has to return the money. If he doesn’t, then we’ll give him some more. This is everyone’s hard-earned money, and not a penny can be lost. Does he think that going to jail will solve everything? We must prevent this kind of thing from happening again,” Lu Feng said in a deep voice.
During the morning meeting, many internal issues were raised. The company's management model is relatively simple. As it has grown and expanded, internal struggles have become serious, especially in some departments where there is a lot of money to be made. The competition among them is particularly fierce. The expatriates in London have formed a group and are shifting blame and attacking each other.
Lu Feng didn't want to listen to their verbal sparring at the morning meeting, so he said, "Let's all keep quiet and focus on the company's interests. If there's nothing else, the meeting is adjourned!"
After saying that, Lu Feng stood up and walked outside, hearing several people cursing at each other behind him.
He'd spent all the money he needed to spend and contacted all the people he needed to contact. Making money on someone else's turf wasn't going to be easy. The only option Lu Feng could think of now was Nokia.
Siemens loosened its grip, so Lu Feng sent out the money he had earned, making as much as he could. If he left it in the local area, he wouldn't have a penny left in no time. Lu Feng was quite familiar with the way these countries did things.
After sitting in his office for a while, Lu Feng checked the time difference. It should be evening in China. He then picked up the phone and called Liu Cheng.
After the call was transferred several times, Liu Cheng finally answered and said, "Hello, Mr. Lu!"
"How have you been lately?" Lu Feng asked.
"It's going very well, things are progressing smoothly, and several projects are showing progress, especially in mobile communications. I estimate that we'll be able to release a phone by the middle of next year." Liu Cheng reported, using some technical terms, his voice full of joy, "What can I do for you?"
"It's good that things are going smoothly. Could you help me find Nokia Elmi's contact information?" Lu Feng said.
"Uh...you don't have it?" Liu Cheng was a little incredulous. How could he not have Elmi's contact information? Now she's asking him for it. Is she trying to start a second spring in her life?
“President Lu, I heard the situation in Europe is quite urgent right now. If you’re going to be anxious and upset, it doesn’t have to be about a specific person, right?” Liu Cheng’s voice was tinged with embarrassment.
"What nonsense are you talking about? She's so young. I have serious business with her. Besides, I'm not even that familiar with her. Everything before was for the company; it was all work-related," Lu Feng explained.
"I know, I understand. I'll call them and ask," Liu Cheng said hurriedly.
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