The situation took a turn for the better, leaving Meng Hui stunned. He immediately ordered his subordinates to stop, saying he needed to take the documents back and study them carefully before making a decision.
Huo Xiao blocked his way and asked in a chilling tone:
"Director Meng, can we resume production now?"
"Well, we'll have to decide that once we get back. Let's maintain the status quo for now!" Meng Hui said in an official tone.
Huo Xiao was furious. Those thirty-odd machines were just shut down like that?
Since Meng Hui was so unethical, he wouldn't hold back and told the person who had been filming to put away the videotape, preparing to take it to the government to report him.
Meng Hui never expected him to do this. He left with the data in a domineering manner, and never replied as to whether the machine could be restarted.
Huo Xiao received no reply the next day, so he filed a formal complaint against Meng Hui.
At the same time, he also instructed Director Zhou to keep a close eye on suspicious individuals in the factory, as someone might have infiltrated the factory and taken those photos.
Factory Director Zhou was aware of the seriousness of the matter and immediately launched an investigation in an attempt to catch the so-called mole.
After verification, most of the photos were taken in the middle of the night, and the factory's personnel had no time to commit the crime.
A new person just joined the cleaning department a couple of days ago. He seemed suspicious, asking all sorts of questions, and then suddenly stopped coming to work.
Factory Director Zhou wanted to investigate the person's name and background, but found that she was using an alias. However, someone had seen her in person. In the end, Huo Xiao was identified by showing Lu Jiajia's photo.
It's Lu Jiajia again. It seems Frank was summoned from Shanghai by her.
However, they never dreamed that almost every non-standard part from Hongxing Machinery Factory had applied for a national patent and was protected by intellectual property rights.
Soon, the whistleblower's report against Meng Hui began to have an effect, and the higher authorities set up a special investigation team to investigate the matter.
It turns out that Meng Hui accepted a $1,000 bribe from Frank but took action against the garment factory without reporting it, which was a serious violation of relevant regulations.
Moreover, according to the information provided by Factory Director Zhou, Frank not only cannot prove that his equipment is original, but also faces accusations of technology plagiarism.
Lu Wanqing has already involved the group's legal team in this matter, determined to deliver a fatal blow to Frank.
Meng Hui has been suspended from his post and is under investigation, and has been ordered not to leave the city.
He was so frightened that he was completely disoriented and lay in bed not knowing what to do.
His mother was also very flustered when she saw the prosecutors coming to their house several times, and asked him what was going on.
He had no choice but to tell her the truth and advised her not to worry, saying that at worst she could just not wear the clothes.
"Oh dear, how could you be so foolish? I knew Lin Chunhua was a jinx. We've already broken up, and she still managed to ruin your life!"
If all else fails, you should humble yourself and beg her; get through this hurdle first.
The old mother never liked Lin Chunhua, but Lu Wanqing was Lin Chunhua's sister-in-law, so her words should carry weight.
Meng Hui, however, didn't have the face to see her.
“I’m so old. After we broke up, you went to her shop and caused a huge scene. How could I possibly have the face to go there again!”
The old mother sighed, and remembered that incident.
It was also her fault for being too impulsive. When she heard that Lin Chunhua had dumped her son first, she felt unbalanced and went to Lin Chunhua's clothing store to make a scene, verbally abusing her.
It was around that time that Lin Chunhua felt no psychological burden at all after breaking up with Meng Hui.
Moreover, she was glad that she had never even held hands with Meng Hui and that she was as pure as a blank sheet of paper. Otherwise, if she really married him, wouldn't she have to suffer from the old woman's temper every day?
She's a working woman now, so how could she put up with this kind of nonsense? The old woman treats her son like a treasure, but she won't indulge her.
She immediately broke off all ties with the old woman and made up her mind that she would never have anything to do with Meng Hui again.
But how could the elderly mother bear to see her child in trouble? She swallowed her pride and tried to help her son. She said:
“If you won’t go, I will. I’ll kneel down and make her speak up for you.”
As she spoke, the old woman took shaky steps and walked out.
Meng Hui couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he jumped out of bed and persuaded his elderly mother to go back inside.
"Fine, I'll go myself, okay?"
I hopped on my bicycle and headed towards Lin Chunhua's clothing store, mentally rehearsing countless scenarios of seeing her again.
After all, they had talked before, so he was quite familiar with Lin Chunhua's personality. She was easily swayed, so he had to make himself sound pitiful in order to get her to help him.
To everyone's surprise, as soon as they arrived at the clothing store, a chorus of congratulations erupted from inside. It turned out that Lin Chunhua was pregnant, three months along, and had just had an ultrasound at the hospital, showing everyone the report.
Despite the pain, Meng Hui entered the clothing store and headed straight for Lin Chunhua.
"Could you come out for a moment? I'd like to talk to you."
His face was dark, and his aura was somewhat intimidating.
Lin Chunhua's smile vanished abruptly, and she said coldly:
"Director Meng, let's talk here."
She has nothing left to say to him now, so there's no need to hide it from others.
The others tactfully stepped aside, giving them space to speak.
Meng Hui then continued:
"My decision to seize the clothing factory's machinery this time was based on information provided by others. It was a misjudgment that led to this situation. Please talk to President Lu for me and ask him not to pursue this matter any further, as it would not benefit either party!"
Lin Chunhua clutched her stomach and immediately laughed:
"Director Meng, are you flattering me? I'm just a clothing store manager now. How could I possibly ask Wanqing for help? I barely see her more than a few times a month these days!"
Meng Hui sensed the distance in her words and felt a sharp pain in his heart. This woman was truly ungrateful. Back when she could use him, she would eagerly cling to him, but now that she was successful, she had turned her back on him.
"Chunhua, how could you do this? We were truly in love back then, and we have so many unforgettable photos together. You don't want your current husband to see them, do you?"
When his gentle approach failed, he tried threatening her.
The two did take some photos together, at his request, with their shoulders touching. It was indeed closer than that of ordinary friends, but it was definitely not to the point where it was something that couldn't be shown to others.
Lin Chunhua found it particularly ridiculous that he brought this up.
She always thought that they drifted apart because they were not meant to be, and because the old woman interfered.
Now she finally saw his true colors.
They're nothing more than sophisticated, selfish scoundrels.
"Director Meng, I don't know what you plan to do; that's your prerogative. We have nothing more to say. Please leave!"
She felt there was no need to continue the conversation.
At this moment, Meng Hui became enraged, his face contorted with rage, and he tried to grab her arm to force her to agree...
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