Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

The three-person team settled the matter in just a few words.

Secretary Nie also gave Yang Ligong time to clean up his mess.

Secretary Nie did this because he had no other choice.

If Yang Ligong is implicated, things will be difficult to control.

Who knows if this jerk will give up and drag everyone down with him!

It is highly likely that Yang Ligong will be brought down.

Just in case, Secretary Nie must protect him.

He ate his fill. Although the exposure of the matter will not have a significant impact on his position, early retirement is still a possibility.

After returning to his office, Yang Ligong called out to everyone he knew, and each of them was someone who had been reported.

The first one was his secretary and mistress, Yang Yulan.

Yang Ligong launched into a tirade of abuse at her.

They demanded that she return the stolen goods and money, and then strip her of her quota.

Those who joined the factory because of Yang Yulan were all persuaded to leave.

This was the first time Yang Yulan had ever seen Yang Ligong lose his temper, so she could only cry and do as he said.

Yi Zhonghai turned ashen-faced after seeing his own letter of complaint in Yang Ligong's office.

The contents of the whistleblower letter were very clear: how he sold the workstations, how many he sold, and how much money he received were all correct without any discrepancy.

Yi Zhonghai felt his throat go dry, and although he wanted to explain, he found himself unable to speak.

It was only after Yang Ligong poured him a glass of water to soothe his throat that he recovered.

Yang Ligong looked at him with a disappointed expression:

"Xiao Yi, I thought you were older and more mature, but look at what you've done."

"Forget about this promotion."

"I guess you must have offended someone, or blocked someone's way."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai frowned deeply, unable to recall for the moment who he had offended.

His first thought was Yan Bugui, but then he realized it was too funny.

There were more than a dozen people who were reported. Does Yan Bugui have the ability to investigate each of them so thoroughly?

Yan Bugui: "Hehe, I really do have it!"

Yi Zhonghai shook his head, dismissing the idea:

"Boss, I really can't think of anyone I've offended."

"All I want is to get promoted from a temporary worker to a permanent position. Is that so difficult? Is this something that can get in my way? Isn't that a bit absurd?"

Yang Ligong was so angry he laughed after hearing this:

"Hehe, what do you mean by 'it's so hard to get promoted from a temporary worker to a permanent position'? It's really hard."

"Do you think a deputy section chief position is something you can just get by wishing you could?"

"Let me tell you, some people start as deputy section chiefs, while others remain deputy section chiefs their entire lives."

"The factory's clerks are practically fighting tooth and nail to get promoted to deputy section chief. It's like a thousand soldiers crossing a single-plank bridge—you think it's that easy?"

Yi Zhonghai's brow twitched upon hearing this:

"Boss, if what you're saying is true, all the clerks in the factory are my competitors, and maybe they're the ones who reported us?"

Yang Ligong nodded:

"It's not that it's impossible, but it's too broad; they don't even dare to investigate."

"Xiao Yi, it's not that I don't want to help you, but now both the secretary and deputy secretary know about it."

"I won't dismiss you, but you can forget about promotion for now. Take back what you gave me."

"Also, watch your mouth. Don't say anything carelessly when someone asks. Get the money back that's due."

The light in Yi Zhonghai's eyes had vanished, leaving only a dimness, but he still mustered his strength to speak:

"Boss, I know what to do. As for the gift I sent you, that's completely untrue."

"I found it, and I'm just returning it to its rightful owner."

Yang Ligong's lips curled up slightly. Yi Zhonghai was so sensible. He didn't want to pay it back either; once he had taken it, there was no reason to give it back.

Yang Ligong knew exactly whose things were safe to take.

Yi Zhonghai walked out of Yang Ligong's office with a dejected look on his face.

I had only taken a couple of steps when I saw Liu Haizhong come out of another deputy factory director's office.

The expression in Liu Haizhong's eyes was much more interesting; he looked as if he had lost his parents.

He spent a fortune, bragging to his wife and son about it, and then... he got reported for being so attractive.

Liu Haizhong also saw Yi Zhonghai at this moment, and both of them looked like they had lost their parents.

Without saying much, the two walked out of the office building and headed towards a less crowded area.

Yi Zhonghai took out a cigarette, and the two of them lit it. Neither of them spoke, but they took deep drags.

The cigarette was quickly finished, and Liu Haizhong couldn't help but speak, his eyes bloodshot:

"Old Yi, I just don't understand!"

Yi Zhonghai replied:

"I don't understand it either, but what's done is done!"

Liu Haizhong snorted coldly upon hearing this:

"Hmph, you make it sound so easy, Lao Yi. 30 jobs, at 600 yuan per job, that's 18000 yuan."

"At our current wages, it would take us more than ten years, more than ten years, Lao Yi!"

"I've never had such a good opportunity in my life, but it was all gone because of a letter of denunciation."

"Old Yi, let me ask you this: doesn't your heart ache?"

When Yi Zhonghai heard Liu Haizhong mention 18000 yuan, he was already clutching his chest.

I'm in so much pain I can't breathe, and that cost 18000 yuan!

Liu Haizhong is absolutely right; based on their salary levels, they really would have to work for more than ten years.

This might be his only chance to make a fortune, how could Yi Zhonghai not be heartbroken!

Adding in the money they bribed, the total came in and out at around 20,000. Who the hell could stay calm about that?

Even the most deep-seated Yi Zhonghai was in unparalleled distress at this moment.

That's money! The money that was practically in my hands has flown away!

Most importantly, they were also given a gag order, and were not allowed to mention the matter again, as if it had never happened.

In other words, they were forced to watch Xu Damao, Sha Zhu, and the others make this money—an incredible fortune!

The more I think about it, the more upset I get.

With red eyes, Liu Haizhong roared:

"Don't let me find out who it is! Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents; I will never forgive him!"

Yi Zhonghai gasped for breath, and after a long while he recovered a little. Looking at Liu Haizhong's face, which looked like he was about to die, he gave a wry smile.

"Old Liu, forget it. Don't do anything stupid, and don't try to drag anyone down with you, or we'll both lose our positions."

"As long as we're still in this position, we'll have opportunities in the future."

"We'll investigate slowly when we have time, and once we find out, we'll give him a good beating."

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong's eyes welled up with tears; he was truly heartbroken.

As the saying goes, a man doesn't easily shed tears, unless he's truly heartbroken.

He couldn't hold back any longer...

Upon seeing this, Yi Zhonghai also shed tears, tears of anguish.

Then the two middle-aged men hugged each other and wept bitterly, crying like children.

As Yi Zhonghai held Liu Haizhong and wept bitterly, he was thinking:

"Thank goodness... thank goodness I had Lao Liu with me, otherwise I really would have gone crazy!"

Liu Haizhong was also thinking to himself:

"Luckily, Lao Yi is suffering just as much as I am. If I had to bear it all alone, I probably wouldn't have been able to resist reporting him. Lao Yi, thank goodness for you...you...you're truly my good brother!"

Indeed, brotherhood resides in the heart!