Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

The main problem is that the secretarial gang organized by Xiao Wu did too many shady things, and the nature of their actions was extremely egregious.

Not only did they coerce and bribe ordinary new clerks, but they also took advantage of being the leader's secretary to ask for favors.

At the same time, he would steal the leaders' approval slips and seals and frequently go to the logistics department to collect labor protection supplies and daily necessities.

All workers are provided with labor protection equipment, and the factory has specially prepared a batch of daily necessities for special talents.

They were worried that the supplies might be prepared for newly hired factory workers or college graduates from families with financial difficulties.

As a result, Xiao Wu and others received the money in batches, and then immediately exchanged it for cash.

The key note had the leader's stamp on it, which made the leaders feel guilty even though they were already in a bad situation.

Thank God, they really weren't involved in Xiao Wu and the others' scheme. They were all leaders and didn't care about those nobody.

Among the leaders, Yang Ligong received the most labor protection and living supplies.

Another thing is meat; you can get it from the logistics department by getting a receipt from the leader.

That bastard Xiao Wu took out more than 200 jin of meat from the logistics department, including all kinds of meat.

Because of this matter, Secretary Nie convened a special Party Committee meeting.

As Yang Ligong listened to the list of crimes committed by Xiao Wu during the meeting, his scalp tingled more and more. He couldn't help but question Li Huaide relentlessly:

"No, Lao Li, how could you let that bastard Xiao Wu get so much meat?"

Li Huaide was speechless at Yang Ligong's idiotic question. "Do you even have a shred of political sense?"

No, I'll do it. I'm willing to be the factory manager.

That's what Li Huaide was thinking, but he still gave Yang Ligong a rather speechless reply:

"I said, Director Yang, there's a rule in the factory that you can get your things by bringing a note and a seal from the leader."

"That's the rule. Besides, even if my men have doubts about Xiao Wu taking five or six pounds of meat each time, are they supposed to question you?"

"Besides, questioning the factory manager over a few pounds of meat? Only someone with a brain like that would be crazy!"

"My subordinates have raised this issue with me, but I'm wondering if it's really appropriate to ask you, Director Yang, about this?"

"If the secretaries or subordinates of other leaders all come with slips of paper to collect things, am I supposed to ask each of them individually? Wouldn't that be a bit too presumptuous?"

Immediately at that moment, a deputy factory director chimed in:

"That's fucking presumptuous."

Upon hearing this, all the leaders present, except for Yang Ligong, laughed.

It is indeed presumptuous of the leader to need to specifically ask about getting a small item from the warehouse.

However, it is an undeniable fact that there are loopholes in this system. Previously, the logistics department did not verify them simply because of consideration for the leaders.

It's normal for leaders to take some things sometimes, and if you take it too seriously and verify the reporting, it's like slapping them in the face.

A shrewd and diplomatic person like Li Huaide would never do something that would offend people.

The other leaders had a simple idea: if you don't take it, and I don't take it, how can Secretary Nie take it?

If Secretary Nie doesn't take it, how can you and I advance our careers?

Of course, these things are very small, so small that they can be ignored.

Normal leaders would take a little when needed, and would never take it home for no reason, otherwise there would definitely be trouble.

But this would be a big problem for ordinary workers or low-level officials, because it's not a benefit for them.

Their power is dependent on their superiors, yet they do this behind their superiors' backs—that's incredibly stupid.

Despite having a bright future, they did stupid things like pigs and dogs.

In the interrogation room of the security department, Xiao Wu had lost all hope for the future. All he could do was try to drag more people down with him.

Whether I die or eat sand in the Northwest, I can't go alone, that would be too lonely~

He can't suffer while his accomplices continue to live a life of luxury.

The meeting room was filled with smoke; the leaders were all long-time smokers.

Secretary Nie slowly exhaled a thin puff of smoke, his gaze suddenly turning to Li Jiuzhou, and he slowly spoke:

"Huai De, I'm going to set a new rule: approvals from superiors for receiving items still count, but someone must be sent to verify it the following day."

"Then the expense ledgers will be settled weekly, and the reports will be sent to me at that time."

Li Huaide nodded: "Okay, Secretary."

Secretary Nie looked around at everyone: "There are more than 15,000 people in the factory. Some things can't be controlled too strictly. We have to focus on the big things and let go of the small ones."

"From now on, workers' slips and leaders' personal belongings need to be kept separate."

"Do you understand everything?"

"clear?"

"All those involved in the case, including Wu Changhai, have been handed over to the police. They will be sentenced as appropriate, and the factory will not interfere."

"As for Comrade Ligong, the factory director has not given his opinion on how to handle your case. The higher-ups will make their own decision."

"As for the other secretaries who have made mistakes, don't take any chances. The higher-ups will handle it. In short, they will all receive a demerit for mishandling personnel."

After saying this, Secretary Nie's eyes showed a hint of sadness, because his secretary had also been involved, and the worst part was that she didn't even get the most money.

It's both laughable and infuriating.

According to Zhang Erhe, Secretary Nie's secretary, Xiao Wu told Zhang Erhe that Secretary Nie was getting old and would retire in less than two years.

It's a foregone conclusion that his superior, Yang Ligong, will succeed him as secretary.

If we're going to have a secretary, then I, Wu Changhai, will be the top leader, and you, a has-been secretary, can step aside.

What infuriated Secretary Nie was that Zhang Erhe was actually fooled, which made him furious and completely lose face.

Isn't this a slap in his face, implying that he's inferior to Yang Ligong?

He was even mocked by his superiors over the phone.

To be honest, if a secretary steals or makes a mistake, that's a mistake, and it should be dealt with.

But Zhang Erhe's actions were so pathetic, so pathetic that even the higher-ups couldn't stand it anymore. It was shameful!

At the same time, the higher-ups are also sending a signal: Is the top leader really made of paper?

So Secretary Nie originally had some ambition and didn't want to step down to the second line, but after this incident, his path to promotion is probably blocked.

This made Secretary Nie very unwilling, and he even looked at Yang Ligong with a smile in his eyes.

Don't get me wrong, it's that kind of cold laugh.

You can choose not to join the ministry, but Yang Ligong won't have the chance either.

I may not be able to get Yang Ligong into the ministry, but I can certainly prevent him from getting promoted if I'm willing to risk it.

I may be old, but when it comes down to it, I'm still the ultimate imperial weapon!

Regardless of whether Yang Ligong has powerful backers or how much influence he has, Nie Wuji could easily take a high-ranking official down with him.

Don't underestimate an old cadre who has no future in his career and is about to retire.

When the time comes, I hope you won't be afraid when you arrive with the ultimate imperial weapon.

Yang Ligong did not notice the look in Secretary Nie's eyes; he was now filled with fear and unease.

The secretary's affair implicated a large number of people, and he, as the factory director, was the first to be affected.

Yang Ligong figured his superiors would definitely deal with him, but at worst he'd be demoted another half-rank. He was used to it...