When the middle-aged man heard this, a trace of panic flashed across his face, and his eyes began to evade. He pretended to be calm, snorted coldly and said, "Don't play tricks on me here, don't think you can get away with it. I say waive the meal fee today, and if you don't agree, there will be a lot of trouble in the future."
Lin Yuexi was not in a hurry, and continued with a smile: "Chief Chen, what you said is too polite. We really want to improve the hygiene and accept everyone's supervision.
And think about it, if we really have a problem, it would be good for your reputation if you exposed it, because it would show that you enforce the law strictly and impartially.
But if you don't find any problems but still insist on waiving the bill, will people misunderstand you for taking advantage of your position if the news gets out? "
As soon as these words came out, the middle-aged man's face turned very ugly, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
He didn't expect that Lin Yuexi, the seemingly weak restaurant manager, would speak so slyly.
Just when he didn't know how to refute, the silent waiter suddenly spoke up: "Hey, Chief Chen, I helped to sort out the inventory this morning. I remember that I wiped these bottles of wine clean and put them on the table myself. There were absolutely no flies. And I watched the chef make this steamed sea bass. From killing the fish to serving it, there was no chance for flies to fly in."
The middle-aged man was furious when he heard this. He pointed at the waiter and said in a trembling voice: "You little waiter...what nonsense are you talking about? Where did these flies come from?"
"Chief Chen, you have to ask this yourself..." Seeing Lin Yuexi next to him, the waiter became bolder.
Lin Yuexi struck while the iron was hot and said softly, "Chief Chen, how about this? Let's not talk about where these flies came from for now. We will send the wine and dishes to a professional testing agency for testing. If there are really hygiene problems, we will accept the punishment. Not only will the meal be waived, but we will also suspend business for rectification. But if there are no problems, how do you think this matter will be settled?"
The middle-aged man opened his mouth but couldn't say anything. The diners around him also began to criticize him, "It's obvious that you want to eat and drink for free, this is too much!"
"This kind of person is a section chief. He is a disgrace to public officials!"
"Yes! Maybe he brought the flies here himself, deliberately making trouble to eat for free. Madam, please don't indulge him..."
"You, you..." Section Chief Chen was so angry that he pointed at these people and cursed, "You said I was an imposter..."
At this moment, a middle-aged man in his fifties walked into the restaurant. He obviously heard what Section Chief Chen said.
"Xiao Chen, tell me, when did you become the section chief?"
When Section Chief Chen saw the middle-aged man, his face turned pale with fear. "Director Li, I was wrong. I deserve to die. I shouldn't have pretended to be a section chief..."
Director Li frowned, walked up to Section Chief Chen with an angry look on his face, stared at him with a sharp gaze, and said sternly: "Xiao Chen, you are just my driver, but you are cheating people for food and drinks under the guise of being a section chief.
He did such a ridiculous thing just to get money for a meal, and even pretended to be a public official. You have brought shame to my unit!"
Xiao Chen lowered his head, not daring to breathe, his legs trembling slightly, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
Seeing this, Lin Yuexi walked up to Director Li, greeted him politely, and briefly explained what had happened.
After listening to this, Director Li said to Lin Yuexi with an apologetic look on his face: "I am really sorry for causing trouble to your restaurant. I will definitely deal with this bastard seriously for doing such a thing."
As he said that, he turned around and glared at Section Chief Chen fiercely and said, "Xiao Chen, tell me the truth, where did this fly come from..."
Xiao Chen trembled, his voice as small as a mosquito's hum: "Li... Director Li, I was so wrong.
I found this fly in a garbage dump on the roadside last night. I put it in a small bottle and carried it with me, thinking I could find something to blame when I had dinner today and avoid paying for the meal.
I was bewildered and did such a wicked thing."
Director Li was so angry that he was shaking all over. He raised his hand and wanted to slap Xiao Chen, but he finally held back and said through gritted teeth: "Look at what you have done! I taught you to be down-to-earth and do your duty, but you ignored it. For such a small amount of money, you have lost your face and even brought trouble to the reputation of the unit!"
When the diners around heard Xiao Chen's confession, they were immediately shocked.
"This is too much, people like this should be severely punished!"
"We must make him remember this lesson and he won't dare to do it again!" Everyone spoke one after another, with condemnations rising one after another.
Seeing that the atmosphere was getting out of control, Lin Yuexi quickly came out to smooth things over: "Director Li, now that the matter has been clarified, don't be too angry. Everyone makes mistakes, as long as he can correct them."
Director Li took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and said to Lin Yuexi: "Comrade Lin, you have a kind heart. But this matter cannot be let go like this. I must give you an explanation and restore the impact on the unit."
After that, he took out his wallet from his pocket, took out three hundred yuan and handed it to Lin Yuexi, "This is the meal money, the extra money can be regarded as compensation to the restaurant, I'm really sorry."
Lin Yuexi couldn't refuse, so she had to accept it and said gratefully: "Director Li, you are too polite. In fact, we understand that we may encounter some troubles occasionally, but this time it is really a bit outrageous."
Director Li turned his head and stared at Xiao Chen, saying coldly: "Xiao Chen, when you go back today, write a profound self-criticism and read it at the general meeting of the unit. In addition, your bonus for this month will be deducted as a warning to others. If you do it again, you will be fired!"
Xiao Chen nodded hurriedly, his voice tearing up as he said, "Director Li, I promise I will never do it again. I will reflect on myself and turn over a new leaf."
Director Li then said to Lin Yuexi: "Boss Lin, if the restaurant needs any assistance in the future, such as hygiene inspections or food safety training, please feel free to contact us. We will fully support you."
Lin Yuexi responded with a smile: "Thank you so much, we feel much more at ease with your words."
Director Li's face was so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip out of it. Without saying a word, he took the lead and strode towards the restaurant entrance.
The middle-aged man who pretended to be "Section Chief Chen" had long lost his previous arrogance. His head drooped like an eggplant hit by frost. He followed Director Li tremblingly, his steps unsteady, and every step felt like he was stepping on cotton.
The diners in the restaurant cast strange looks at him, and whispers were heard one after another.
This made the middle-aged man feel even more ashamed, and he wished he could find a hole to crawl into.
His hands unconsciously tugged at the corners of his clothes, his fingertips turned white from the force, his face turned red and white, shame and regret intertwined in his heart.
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