Chapter 790: Preparing for a Game (Part 1)
"Misunderstand?"
Lu Yiming raised his eyebrows and said calmly: "You can tell the police about this."
As soon as he heard the word "police", the expression on Qi Delong's face changed drastically.
Of course he knew that bringing his mother to the company to show off would at most violate company regulations, but it was not illegal, and the police could not arrest anyone.
Then why did Lu Yiming mention the police?
Qi Delong quickly thought of that incident.
But after all, he was a veteran who had been working in society for decades. He did not show anything at this time, fearing that he would reveal his true colors. So he pretended to be confused and said, "Boss Lu, I'm really sorry. My mother was bored at home alone, so I brought her to the company to help her relax. I didn't expect this to happen. It's all my fault. So, I will fine myself one year's salary and never make this kind of mistake again. What do you think?"
"You're going to fine yourself a year's salary? It seems like you're quite sincere."
Qi Delong thought that Lu Yiming had given in, so he quickly said with a smile: "After all, it was my fault first, so this is what I should do."
At this time, Wen Jindou rushed back, exhausted. When he saw Lu Yiming, he quickly greeted him, "Mr. Lu."
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "Boss Wen is back? I heard that you were out investigating a project. Did it affect your work?"
Wen Jindou quickly said, "No, no. How come Mr. Lu has time to come and see me today?"
"I heard someone say that there was a small problem at the company, so I came to take a look. Mr. Wen, don't you know?"
Wen Jindou was slightly stunned, and his heart was a little nervous, but he still answered truthfully: "I really don't know about this. What happened?"
Lu Yiming said: "Let's talk in my office."
Lu Yiming took Wen Jindou to the office, took out a document and said, "Take a look first."
When Wen Jindou saw it, his face suddenly changed and he said in disbelief: "There is such a thing?"
Lu Yiming sneered and said, "What a great job! Such a big thing happened in the company. If no one had told me, I would still be in the dark."
Wen Jindou thought that Lu Yiming was going to hold him responsible, so he quickly explained, "Mr. Lu, I really didn't know about this. If I had known, I would have dealt with it long ago."
Lu Yiming had previously suspected that Wen Jindou was also involved, but Li Qiu did not find any evidence that Wen Jindou was involved.
"I didn't say that to you. There are also Tang Yanghong and Cai Huidong. Let's deal with them together when the time comes."
At this moment, the sound of sirens came from downstairs. Lu Yiming and Wen Jindou came to the meeting room. Just then, a group of policemen rushed upstairs. After confirming Qi Delong's identity, they handcuffed Qi Delong directly.
Seeing this, Qi Delong's mother was shocked and asked the policeman, "Why did you arrest my son?"
The policeman looked at her but didn't explain anything to her. Instead, he said, "He is suspected of being involved in fraud and needs to be investigated."
"Fraud?"
Qi Delong's mother felt unbelievable.
Facing the police, she didn't dare to throw a tantrum. Instead, she stared at Qi Delong with wide eyes and asked in horror: "They are all talking nonsense. How could you, such an honest person, commit fraud? That's illegal."
Lu Yiming said: "His annual salary is only 500,000 yuan, even with the bonus it is less than 1 million yuan, but your villa is worth more than 10 million yuan. Tell me, how did he get so much money in just two years?"
This matter is very clear. Without some extra income, there is no way I can afford this villa.
The news that the police had come into the company and arrested a senior executive spread throughout the company in an instant, and everyone ran out to watch the fun.
"It's unbelievable that President Qi is actually a fraudster."
"I don't understand. He earns a million dollars a year. He can never spend it all. And he became a senior executive two years after joining the company. He must have a bright future."
"He's obsessed with his own ideas. He's not satisfied with his million-dollar annual salary. He deserves it."
"What do you think Mr. Qi has done wrong?"
"How should I know? Mr. Lu asked about it personally, so it must be no small matter."
"You don't have to guess, just wait for the company or the police to send him a notice."
Meeting room.
Lu Yiming looked at Qi Delong and asked, "Do you have anything else to say?"
Qi Delong said dejectedly: "No."
Since Lu Yiming had personally asked about it, and the target was so precise, how could Qi Delong not know Lu Yiming's methods? Instead of being stubborn now, it would be better to be straightforward, maybe he could get a lighter sentence.
"Since you have nothing to say, take it away."
Lu Yiming waved his hand, and the policeman took Qi Delong away.
Qi Delong's mother wanted to step forward to stop it, but she didn't dare to. She could only follow behind and watched Qi Delong being escorted into the police car. She quickly called her husband and wanted to do something.
As Qi Delong was taken away, Wen Jindou immediately came out to take charge of the work. He said sternly to those who came out to watch the fun, "What are you looking at? It's working time now, why don't you go back to your office?"
The company employees immediately scattered and ran back to their offices.
After the crowd dispersed, Lu Yiming said to Wen Jindou with a serious face: "Boss Wen, I'm not saying this, but you should know that I value Future Capital very much. I don't want any illegal or disorderly things to happen in Future Capital. We must pay close attention to discipline. We build our reputation. Once our reputation is damaged, many things won't be done."
Wen Jindou said humbly, "I understand, President Lu. I will find time to carry out a cleanup operation in the company in the near future and I will definitely catch all the saboteurs and corrupt elements in the company."
Lu Yiming nodded slightly and said, "As long as we are determined, we can always get things done. We all want to make a small contribution to the development of the country, at least we can't hinder the country's economic development, don't you think?"
"yes."
At this moment, Wen Jindou's secretary hurried in and said, "Mr. Lu, Mr. Wen, there are many reporters outside who want to interview Mr. Lu."
When Wen Jindou heard this, he immediately frowned and said, "Can't you see we are all busy? Why are they coming here to cause trouble? Send them away."
"OK."
Just as the secretary was about to leave, Lu Yiming said, "I'll go down."
He said to Wen Jindou with a serious face: "This matter is a personal employee of the company who used the company's name to commit fraud. Although the fraud has nothing to do with the company, the company's reputation is the key to the success of the fraud. You people want to cover up when something happens. What are you afraid of? If there is a problem, just admit it openly and make a good correction. Three thousand years ago, the ancients said that it is more difficult to guard against the mouths of the people than to guard against the river. The mouth is on someone else's body, can you guard against it? By then, you can't hear or see it, but it will spread everywhere. Where is the company's credibility at that time? How should we carry out our work?"
Wen Jindou was so ashamed that he lowered his head and said, "Boss Lu, I know I was wrong."
Lu Yiming stood up and said, "I'll go down and take a look."
Lu Yiming went downstairs and found that the lobby on the first floor was packed.
When the reporters saw Lu Yiming appear, they were very excited and rushed towards him with their cameras.
Upon seeing this, the company's security guards quickly formed a human wall to protect Lu Yiming.
A reporter held out the microphone and asked, "Mr. Lu, I heard that there are three fraudsters in your Future Capital. Is this true?"
Lu Yiming immediately stated: "It is a personal behavior and has nothing to do with the company. Our Future Capital is still a company with social responsibility and trustworthy. I personally called the police to arrest the man, and the case is still under trial. We must trust the relevant departments and will definitely reach a conclusion as soon as possible. I hope everyone will stay calm."
The reporter asked: "Can the victims recover their losses?"
Lu Yiming said: "The fundamental reason why the victims were deceived was that they believed in the reputation of Future Capital, so the company also has a certain responsibility in the final analysis. So I can promise here that no matter how much money is recovered in the end, I will pay the rest out of my own pocket. I will never let people who trust our company suffer even the slightest loss."
In fact, this case has no direct connection with Future Capital, and even if it really goes to court, Lu Yiming does not have to pay any money.
Therefore, Lu Yiming's statement won cheers and applause.
"Mr. Lu is so generous."
"Mr. Lu is truly an entrepreneur with a conscience."
However, some reporters do not quite believe that Lu Yiming would do this. After all, capitalists will not get up early without profit. They always put the money in other people's wallets into their own pockets. How can they take money out of their own pockets?
"Mr. Lu, if the money cannot be fully recovered, will you really bear this part of the compensation?"
Lu Yiming said firmly: "As long as the investigation is thorough and the court has issued a verdict, I will personally deliver the money to every victim. Whether I fulfill my promise or not, everyone is welcome to supervise me at that time."
"Mr. Lu..."
It took a long time before Lu Yiming sent these reporters away. When he returned to Lu's Garden, he looked exhausted.
Shi Qingxue was developing new dishes in the kitchen. When she saw Lu Yiming coming back, she immediately put down the spatula, took off her apron, and walked out.
"What's wrong with you? You seem very tired."
Lu Yiming collapsed on the sofa and said depressedly: "Just now, the door was blocked by reporters, and they interrogated me like a criminal for a long time."
Shi Qingxue had also heard Lu Yiming mention the fraud, and asked curiously, "Is this case a big deal?"
Lu Yiming complained, "A tall tree attracts the wind. In the domestic capital circle, my Future Capital is the only one that stands out. I have been enjoying the good life in America all day long. So when there is a little negative news, people immediately start singing the song of Chu from all sides, wanting me to become the King of Western Chu."
"These scammers are so despicable. They took advantage of the victims' trust in their relatives, and used all the necessary contracts, official seals, and monthly wages and rebates to make the scam look so outrageous that it is hard to prevent it."
"In the final analysis, it's all greed. In fact, Future Capital has its own internal employee website. Whether it's a full-time employee or an intern, everyone has an independent work number. You can find out by just checking it out."
Lu Yiming was helpless when faced with such a thing. After all, this scam was not only happening at a time when the Internet has not yet been fully popularized, but even in twenty years, the same scam would still be able to make people cry for mercy.
There are so many fools in this world, and scammers are always in short supply.
Lu Yiming sighed, "Sometimes I don't know whether I should sympathize with those who have been deceived, or scold them for being stupid. We have repeatedly warned people to beware of fraud, but why are there still so many brainless people? My heart is so tired."
Shi Qingxue said gently: "You have done a good job. There is no need to take all the responsibility on yourself."
The two looked at each other, Lu Yiming stretched out his hands and hugged Shi Qingxue in his arms, then changed the subject, his eyes burning: "I heard that our parents are not at home tonight, so should we..."
Shi Qingxue was embarrassed and angry: "What do you mean by our parents? They are my parents, okay!"
Lu Yiming: "It's just a matter of time."
Just when the atmosphere was just right, Lu Yiming's cell phone rang.
"Who is so blind?"
"Okay, answer the phone first, be good."
After Lu Yiming picked up the phone, Xu Tengyu's voice came out: "Mr. Lu, it's me."
"Who are you? I don't know you. I'm busy. I'm hanging up."
Lu Yiming hung up the phone and put his face close to Shi Qingxue again, looking at her bright eyes like water and her long black eyelashes. She was so beautiful no matter how he looked at her.
Then the phone rang again.
Shi Qingxue saw Lu Yiming's angry look, and ran away from his arms with a smile: "I'm going to take a shower first, you should finish your work first."
"bath……"
Lu Yiming glanced at the caller ID in annoyance and found that it was Xu Tengyu calling again, so he pressed the answer button and yelled frantically: "Do you have to call me at this time? Are you going to die tomorrow?"
Xu Tengyu: “???”
My goodness, does this richest man Lu have gunpowder in his mouth?
After mumbling a little in his heart, Xu Tengyu quickly said, "Boss Lu, I'm here to tell you good news."
Lu Yiming said unhappily, "If you have anything to fart, do it now."
"Ahem, here's the thing. There's an investor gathering the day after tomorrow night. Even the four major banks will send people over. It's going to be a gathering of celebrities, and it's hard for ordinary people to attend. So, what do you think, brother? Am I good enough?"
"Go away, I'm busy!"
Lu Yiming refused without thinking. He had a lot of cash on hand that he hadn't spent yet. How could he have the time to deal with a group of money lenders?
Hearing that Lu Yiming didn't want to go, Xu Tengyu immediately became anxious and said repeatedly: "No, can I call you Brother Ming? You are the famous 'Golden Hand' in our Xia country. No one can be missing without you, the big boss. Just consider it as a favor to me, and beg you, okay?"
Hearing him say this, Lu Yiming came to his senses and asked, "Why? Did you save this game?"
