I had no choice but rushing back to Hai City.
As soon as I got off the highway, I received a call from Yaohui Hua’s assistant, he said that Yaohui wanted to see me, but instead of meeting me in the office, he told me to meet him in a teahouse.
Just after I parked my car, I saw Yaohui’s assistant walking towards me. He took me to the backdoor of the teahouse and went upstairs. Then I saw Yaohui drinking tea alone behind a screen.
He gave me a sign to sit, and then told the assistant to pour me some tea. I was not in a mood for tea, just waited for Yaohui to tell me what happened.
But he gave me some files to see first instead of telling me.
He didn’t seem angry but calm instead, and that rested my mind for a little bit.
The content of those files was to report that I had receive kickbacks. And I had received benefits from party A in the bidding process of Yang city construction project, then increased the quotation just to win the project, which as well increased the cost for the project and damaged the interests of the company.
This was a frame for sure. The project of Yang City construction was originally obtained on the cooperation with Su Family. And party A was not even an ordinary private enterprise. It represented government of Yang city, and the construction project was specially appointed by the government. How could the government bribe the representative of a private company? It was absolutely nonsense!
But the interesting thing is, I was reported by a manager directly under my team.
Which was involved in the whole project himself, seemed very convincing.
But with the vision and professional ability of a sophisticated entrepreneur like Yaohui, it’s impossible to believe this case against me was real, but he still asked me to be here. Why was that?
“I have finished looking through these files, Chairman Yao.”
Yaohui drank some tea gently, and said, “Well, what are you going to do now?”
“Chairman Yao, I believe that you are able to see through this with a glance. Someone is framing me up.”
“Of course, I have my own judgement on this. But have you ever thought that, the one who framed you, also knows there are many loopholes in this report, why are they still doing this to you?”
I didn’t think about that. It had to be a reason rather than being too stupid to notice these loopholes.
“Enlighten me please.”
“Your project was cooperated with the Su family in Yang City, and it was well known the position of their family. Many corporations tried to work with them before, but was refused tactfully. This time you did it with the slightest effort, and this will make people panic. They think you are rising too fast.” Said Yaohui.
“Me rising to fast? With a single project?”
“This was not only about this project. Once you cooperate with the Su family, there will be more opportunities. And the family in Yang city becomes your resources and connections. With this powerful background, it is able to frighten all those people who wanted to kick you and Leon out of this business game, so they started early to sabotage the connection between you and the Su family.” Said Yaohui.
It took me a while to response, “But framing me up with a fake report will not sabotage the connections between me and the Su family.”
“Yes, it can be done.” Yaohui shook his head, “This project was corporate with Su. Now the one who reported you claimed that you received kickbacks, which means there’s something fishy behind the project. And that will not only damage your reputation, but more importantly, also Su’s reputation. Beicheng Su is in the summit of his power in Yang city, he would never let anything to damage his family’s reputation now.
After listening to this, I started to realize the hows and whys of all this.
He noticed my silence, and continued, “And the sharpest part of this scheme, was that Su family, as your business partner, was not sure whether you actually took the kickbacks or not. Although the possibilities of this are rather small, but it is reasonable for them to start suspecting you. When this incident is published, it will be really hard for you to stay in Yang city. That’s what they are really aiming for.”
Elder people are always more sophisticated and wiser. It seemed to be simple and plain on the outside, but Yaohui saw through the disguise and reached the fundamental within the blink of an eye. I really admire him for his sagacious.
“This can be investigated and clears your name easily, but we need time. While we are doing this, you will be suspended as company’s regulations. So, what are you going to do now?” Yaohui asked.
“Since they are so frightened of my cooperation with Su family, I have to follow the project to the end. I accept the suspension temporarily, but I will find out the evidence as soon as possible to prove that I am innocent.”
Yaohui nodded, “Great. The reason of this meeting today was to tell you that I have to follow the regulations of the company. I am well aware of your suffering from injustice, but I cannot speak or defend for you. Those eyes are staring at me, and if I speak for you overtly, people will use this against me. So, this incidence can only be dealt by Leon and yourself. Before that, I will have to suspend you.”
“Thank you, Chairman Yao, for your trust. I understand and will find justice.”
“And one more thing, if you really get well with the Su family, I hope you are able to sustain it. The Su family not only have huge influence in Yang city, many of their clans also have powers in the capital city. If we have an ally like this, it will be a huge advantage for the company. I entrust you for this, please.”
I replied this with some trepidation, “I will try my best, Chairman Yao, please rest assured.”
“Good. And don’t tell anyone what I said about to obtain a good connection with Su family, including Leon, that will be out secret.”
“Thank you for you trust, I won’t tell anyone.”
“Our meeting is over then. Nala, don’t panic when you face troubles. The one who’s with real power is experienced and toughened by many difficulties. I believe in you.”
“Thanks, I am leaving then.”
“Okay.” Yaohui stood up and said goodbye.
As soon as I left the teahouse, I received a phone call from Leon, “When will you be arriving? What’s taking you so long?”
“I just met with Chairman Yao, I will be arriving soon.” I said.
A few minutes late, I saw Leon in his office. He was holding the files of reporting me for kickbacks as well, which I had already seen in Yaohui’s office.
“The one who reported you, was an employee of Moyun Feng. Underlings of Feng family is everywhere. I should just let Xuanlong catch him and finish him right away!” Leon threw the files on the table violently.
“Please don’t, they knew what you would do. If you do this, you are walking into their trap.”
Leon thought about this for a while and said, “That’s right, if I do this, they would accuse me to use private connections to involve with the company business, and was trying to shup the whistleblowers’ mouth. That will give them an excuse to prove that you actually did this.”
“That’s why we need to calm down. It is not hard to prove myself, we just need some time. And we need a key witness, to prove that everything on that report was fake.”
“But it is impossible to calm down. It’s tolerable if they have their little schemes in the company, but they really provoked me of messing with my woman. I cannot let this go easily.” Leon said it irascibly.
When I heard of this, I was actually pleased inside. It seemed that he was distressed by my incidence when he said ‘my woman’.