Spy Wars: Red Shopkeeper

Chapter 53 Adding Money
"That's a good calculation. Section Chief Liao has a lot of talented people under him. It seems that 0.5 yuan is still a bit too little."

"Taller."

Liao Litang frowned: "In fact, they complained to me that the standard of 0.5 yuan is not enough, because the prices of many ingredients have been rising, such as rice, sugar, and oil.

But it's difficult for our department as well. We have limited funding. We have already allocated more funds to them because they are prison guards and their working environment is quite difficult. We really can't afford to give them more.

You said you can't eat less?"

As he spoke, Liao Litang began to scold Lin Dechang.

"Section Chief, I didn't eat much."

Lin Dechang complained, "If the price of vegetables goes up, we'll have to eat less. You don't know the current prices. When I go to buy vegetables, sometimes I have to work with them to get some sugar."

"Stop talking. I didn't ask you to come here and complain." Liao Litang scolded righteously, "You're still complaining? In our entire department, only the prison guards in your prison eat the best food. It's almost up to my standards."

Lin Dechang scratched his head in frustration, looking like a punching bag who had suffered injustice but dared not speak out.

After watching the double act, Gu Yansheng looked at him and asked sincerely, "The work of a prison guard must be hard, but it sounds like you don't eat much. You only eat meat once a week. Is 0.5 yuan too little? Do you want to give you some more?"

Can I add more? Is there such a good thing?
This question was obviously not what he expected. Lin Dechang had not checked the answer in advance, so he didn't know how to answer it. The key point was that it didn't sound real.

When did the leader become so kind?
I hesitated to answer "no," but what if I could be added? That would mean I'd missed the opportunity. So I glanced at Liao Litang and didn't rush to answer.

Anyway, if Section Chief Liao says it's okay, then it's okay. If Section Chief Liao says it's not okay, then there must be something wrong.

"Director, I think the standard of 0.5 oceans is already more than enough. If it is more, the department will be under pressure." Liao Litang immediately helped to answer.

As soon as these words came out, Lin Dechang realized that there was a trap! He absolutely couldn't ask for more! He should follow Chief Liao's thinking and not overthink it.

Gu Yansheng did not stop the rumor, and waited until he finished speaking before saying:

“I have just taken office and need to report to the mayor on some changes to the Department of Justice in the coming period, including the application for funding. If you think it is sufficient, then I will not apply for this part.

If you feel it is not enough, please speak up as soon as possible.

Anyway, I'm here today, and the general affairs officer is here too. If you feel it's not enough, just tell me how much is enough to feed the prison guards, and submit your report now.

I'm reminding you, don't complain about not having enough money for food anymore.

"That's enough." Lin Dechang nodded with a smile. "Thank you for your concern, leaders. We should also be considerate of the difficulties faced by the department. Although the 0.5 standard is not absolutely enough, it should be enough to fill us up. It's enough to eat."

"Should? Enough is enough, and not enough is not enough.

I heard that you are having a hard time, and I was planning to raise your salary to 0.8 yuan a day. If you really think that is enough, then I won’t raise the salary anymore.

When I go to the prison to inspect it later, I'll bring this up. If the guards say it's not enough, I'll hold you accountable."

"No." Lin Dechang was instantly anxious. Why did he go to the prison to tell her? He didn't dare to take the blame. He smiled and said, "Deputy Director Gu, of course we want the department's kindness, but we can't go too far, so we said no."

"That's not enough?"

“Maybe it’s not enough.”

"Then how do you say enough?"

"I" Lin Dechang really didn't know how to answer. If the prison guards knew that he had a 0.8 chance and I rejected it, he wouldn't be able to take the blame!
Continue looking at Liao Auditorium.

He was then scolded by Gu Yansheng.

"I'm asking you, why are you looking at him?" Gu Yansheng asked expressionlessly, "He's not a prison guard. What's wrong? Don't you know whether you're full or not? Are you the prison accountant?"

"Yes, I am." Lin Dechang swallowed nervously, thought for a moment, and answered carefully, "Could you please, Deputy Director Gu, add some for us? All of us prison guards will definitely be grateful to you."

"That's right, come on. Just say what you want. Why are you looking at him?" Gu Yansheng looked at Liao Litang, "Chief Liao, what does it mean that he keeps looking at you?"

"Ah?" Liao Litang was bewildered. "Did he look at me? Why would he look at me? Don't you know what's going on in prison?"

"Clear, clear."

Gu Yansheng shook his head and looked at Lin Dechang. "How much is enough to eat specifically? Don't assume it's 0.8 a day just because I say 0.8. How much is enough for you prison guards to add to your own meals? You're in prison, you should know it yourself."

"Um, this." Lin Dechang had nothing else to look at this time. After thinking for a while, he said, "How about 0.8 a day? Let's try it first. If it's not enough, we can talk about it later."

We can't block the way to add money in the future, right?
"0.8 yuan is enough for food, right?"

"That should be enough?"

"It can't be wasted. This is all government money."

“I’m sure I can finish it.”

"Okay, that's the number then."

Gu Yansheng raised his head towards Liao Litang's desk and said, "Just write an application here and I'll approve it on the spot. I'll send you the funds today. Chief Liao, give them this month's supplement first. Do we have enough funds in the department?"

"Enough is enough, that's it." Liao Litang still doesn't understand what Director Gu is up to.

At first I thought there was a pitfall, but now it sounds like there is no pitfall.

That was real money, a note was approved on the spot, and the money was transferred today. It went smoothly, so he could only exclaim in his mind, huh?
Liao Litang was now truly bewildered. "What is it?" Gu Yansheng asked.

"We just gave it to them first, so other departments will have to delay it, but it's not a big deal." Liao Litang smiled.

“It’s okay, just write it.”

"Then write it." Since Gu Yansheng said so, Liao Litang opened the drawer of his desk and took out an application slip and handed it to Lin Dechang.

"Oh, okay." Lin Dechang was so happy that he almost burst into laughter. He tried hard to hide the smile on his face, but he was too happy to conceal it.

When he thought about how he would be a great hero to the prison after he returned, this trip was really worth it!
0.8 yuan per person per day! What a concept! That’s an extra 2200 yuan per month!

He was happily writing the application, but Liao Litang beside him could not be happy at all.

The key point is that this matter is not true. He can't understand why others should approve so much more funding for the prison?
Gu Yansheng was a newly appointed deputy director who had no acquaintances in the prison. He had no kickbacks to take, so why did he take care of the prison?

But if you say there is a trap in this matter, he can't see it at all. No matter how hard he thinks about it, there is nothing wrong with it. What could be wrong with transferring money?

"I have finished writing it. Please read it, Deputy Director Gu and Section Chief Liao." Lin Dechang handed over the note respectfully.

Liao Litang took a quick look and saw that it was just a standard application for insufficient funds, the category being food expenses. There was nothing new about it, so he took a quick look and handed it to Gu Yansheng.

Gu Yansheng also took a look, took out a pen and signed his name directly.

"Okay, Chief Liao, arrange the funds and let him take it away today."

"Yes."

At this moment, Lin Dechang was completely relieved. He signed the contract and indeed transferred the money.

At this moment, Liao Litang was relieved. Regardless of whether there was a trap or not, Gu Yansheng signed it himself, so he was responsible and he would be responsible if anything went wrong.

"Go to the finance department to collect the money. Be careful and stay safe on the road." Liao Litang warned him.

"Hey, thank you, Deputy Director Gu, thank you, Section Chief Liao. Well, nothing else, I'll leave first." Lin Dechang was just smiling forcibly, but now he was really smiling, and was very happy.

"Not in a hurry."

Gu Yansheng picked up the unfinished report, leaned back on the sofa and continued reading, saying, "Wait a moment, until I finish reading the report, then you go get the money and I'll go to the prison with you.

I'm a new officer and haven't been to the prison for inspection yet. I'm really busy. Today, I'm taking advantage of this big event. The prison guards should be happy. I'd like to go and have a meal. Do you mind?"

"Of course I don't mind, that's great!"

Lin Dechang smiled and said, "It's our honor that you're willing to come for the inspection. Let me call the warden and ask him to clean up the place and prepare some good wine and food to entertain you."

"No need to go to all that trouble. You've already received the money, haven't you? I'll need two cars later to take you directly to the market to buy groceries. I'll buy them according to your standards, including rice, vegetables, and meat. 0.8 is 1.6 times 0.5. Xiaolou, how much rice is that?"

Liu Xiaolou quickly said, "The average daily consumption per person is 0.5 kilograms, so it should be 0.8 kilograms now."

"Yeah." Gu Yansheng nodded. "0.8 kilograms of raw rice, 247 people, nearly 400 kilograms of raw rice, cooked rice, should be enough for you to eat. I'll eat with you and watch you finish it before leaving. If you can't finish it, I'll stuff it all into your mouth."

With just these words, Lin Dechang, who had been happily welcoming his superior just a second ago, suddenly looked terrified.

"Deputy Director Gu! I was wrong, spare my life!"

Lin Dechang knelt down the next second.

Liao Litang's face turned pale. He finally realized where the pit was, but it was too late.

Gu Yansheng slammed the document onto the table, looked at Lin Dechang, and shouted coldly, "You asked for the extra money yourself. I gave you the money, and you're still not satisfied?"

"Director, I was wrong. I really know I was wrong." Lin Dechang was so anxious that he was about to cry. He was so anxious that he just kowtowed.

Gu Yansheng withdrew his cold gaze from him and looked at Liao Litang.

When they met each other's eyes, Liao Litang's expression tensed and he felt like his knees wanted to bend, but the General Affairs Department's presence made him stand still.

Gu Yansheng took the initiative to speak, "Nothing to say, right?"

Liao Litang said in a dry voice, "Director, I don't know about this matter."

"Think before you speak!"

Gu Yansheng suddenly stood up, stared at him and said, "247 people, 3700 yuan for food! Are you still not satisfied? You dare to open your mouth, and you dare to agree to it?

0.8 yuan per person per day, more than twenty yuan a month. There are not many people in the entire city government who can afford this food standard. A family in Shanghai may not be able to earn this amount in a month.

If you don't explain it clearly, no one can save you!"

"Director." Liao Litang closed his eyes and gave up struggling.

Gu Yansheng let out a long breath, straightened his suit, and sat down again.

"Xiaolou, coffee."

"Yes." Liu Xiaolou bowed respectfully before leaving. She had finally seen what a shocking scene was.

(End of this chapter)