"Now you know you were wrong?"
Feng Biao paused, turned to look at Yan Bugui, his eyes full of disdain, "What a pity, too late! You think such a big matter can be resolved with just an apology?"
Yan Bugui crawled a few steps on his knees, trying to hug Feng Biao's leg. He reached out his hand, but ultimately withdrew it.
However, he still pleaded, "Captain, please believe me, I was just confused for a moment. It was all that bastard Xu Damao who instigated me, saying that only by ruining Yi Zhonghai's reputation could he keep your position as mediator. We're friends, so I was bewitched and believed him."
Feng Biao took two steps back, afraid that Yan Bugui would pounce on his feet, and said sternly.
“As a teacher, you should set a good example, yet you are so greedy and insidious. I must report this truthfully today. In short, you and your son have done all you can.”
Feng Biao's words completely terrified Yan Bugui. He disregarded everything else, grabbed Feng Biao's leg, and burst into tears.
It was originally just meant to scare the other party, but the effect was unexpectedly significant, which surprised Feng Biao.
"Captain, there are seven people in my family, and we rely on my son and me to make a living. If we lose our jobs, we'll all starve to death!"
"Yan Bugui, shut up."
Feng Biao kicked the other man away, "Do you think I caused your current situation? What were you thinking when you conspired with Xu Damao to scheme against Yi Zhonghai? This is all your own fault!"
"Captain, Captain, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong."
In a panic, Yan Bugui straightened his crooked glasses and hugged Feng Biao's leg again.
"Captain, please have mercy. You can punish me or whatever you want, but please don't make me lose my job. If that happens, I'd rather be dead."
Yan Bugui started wailing loudly; the sound could probably be heard outside the door.
Feng Biao originally wanted to wait and see, but it seemed the time was almost up.
"You guys really don't give us any peace of mind. It seems there's only one way. Maybe this way we can still have a glimmer of hope."
Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "Captain, please tell me what you mean. I will do whatever I can."
"Stand up first, what's with you clinging to my leg like that!"
Feng Biao snorted coldly and quickly retreated while Yan Bugui loosened his grip.
Being hugged and cried by an old man like Yan Bugui must have been quite upsetting for him.
"There is a way, but it may not work. I need to plead with my superiors."
Seeing Yan Bugui staring at him expectantly, Feng Biao said directly, "That is, you and your son should take out a sum of money as a fine to compensate the factory for its losses."
Do you know why we're making you compensate for the losses?
"Because of your rumors, the factory conducted an internal investigation and found that many people were engaging in petty theft. Although it has been dealt with in a timely manner, what about the previous cases?"
"Since you started this, you have to bear this part of the loss!"
Feng Biao's words completely stunned Yan Bugui.
The factory's self-inspection revealed petty theft losses, and they expect the father and son to pay for them?!
"No, Captain, my son and I didn't steal this, so how can you make me pay for it?" Yan Bugui's face was even more bitter than Wang Mazi's, and he was about to burst into tears.
He knew that since it was compensation for the factory's losses, it wouldn't be a small amount; it was like cutting off his flesh and bleeding him dry!
"Oh, it seems you're unwilling."
Feng Biao sighed and didn't argue with Yan Bugui. "Fine, then I won't have to plead for you. You and your son can just wait to be dismissed and fired!"
Yan Bugui immediately threw himself to the ground again, crying and grabbing Feng Biao's trouser leg: "Captain, it's all Xu Damao's fault! If he hadn't instigated us, how could my son and I have made a mistake? I'm usually timid and afraid of trouble, how could I dare to do such a thing? Besides, even if there is to be compensation, it should be Xu Damao who makes the compensation!"
Feng Biao disgustedly shook off his hand.
"Since that's the case, then you should stay here and reflect on your actions. Once your and your son's punishments are finalized, you can go home and rest. As for Xu Damao, he will also receive his punishment, so you don't need to worry about that."
Yan Bugui was stunned for a moment, recalling Feng Biao's words, while his hatred for Xu Damao grew wildly like weeds.
Seeing Feng Biao about to leave, Yan Bugui got up and chased after him, shouting, "Captain, I'm willing to make compensation, I'm willing to compensate for part of the factory's losses."
Yan Bugui said these words with a sob in his voice.
Like Liu Haizhong, except the former was thinking about eggs, while Yan Bugui was thinking about flowers.
"You're willing?"
Feng Biao turned and glared at Yan Bugui. Seeing the other man nodding vigorously, he said directly, "The nature of this slander against you and your son is egregious. It has brought a lot of negative impact to the factory and seriously interfered with the work enthusiasm of all the factory's employees."
"Most importantly, your son Yan Jiecheng was one of the main perpetrators of this incident, so your family should come up with three hundred yuan to compensate for this loss."
"How much...?"
When faced with the same question, Yan Bugui's reaction was far worse than Liu Haizhong's; as soon as he finished speaking, he plopped down on the ground.
At this moment, Yan Bugui's head was buzzing, filled with Feng Biao's words about three hundred yuan.
This isn't just bleeding him dry or cutting off his flesh; it's more painful than grinding his bones to dust!
Yan Bugui sat on the ground as if he had lost his soul, repeatedly muttering, "Three hundred yuan, three hundred yuan..."
"Give me a word, whether it's okay or not. If not, you'll be fired."
Feng Biao was too lazy to deal with Yan Bugui anymore. He knew that as long as he controlled the job, the other party would have no choice but to compromise.
Sure enough, Yan Bugui wiped his face, pushed himself up with his hand, and stood up in a flash. He said in a deep voice, "Fine, I'll pay this money!"
At this moment, Yan Bugui changed his previous tearful image, his face became stern, and although his eyes were lifeless, they also revealed a sense of determination.
"Alright, remember to hand over the money to the security department today. Now come with me to pick up your son."
Feng Biao said this and then opened the door and walked out.
Yan Bugui took a deep breath and followed him out.
After walking a short distance, Feng Biao told Yan Bugui to wait where he was, while he himself went into a detention cell.
Soon, Yan Jiecheng followed out with his head down. The moment he saw Yan Bugui, he felt like he had seen a savior and hurriedly ran to his old father's side with a pitiful expression.
"Alright, go back now, and don't forget to pay the fine."
After saying this, Feng Biao ignored the father and son and turned to head towards the other detention cells.
Busy, I still have three of Yi Zhonghai's apprentices waiting for me.
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