Feng Shouchai naturally hadn't forgotten, but he thought that an individual operator like Zhang Liunian would definitely not dare to go against them. What he said yesterday was meant to scare him. He didn't expect him to be serious?
This wasn't going to lead to him being accused of dereliction of duty? It shouldn't be blown up.
"Comrade Zhang Liunian, please be more mature and don't think about unrealistic things. Even if you go through the judicial system, so what? As long as you are the boss of the department store now, you must abide by the contracts signed in the name of the department store."
Feng Shouchai's expression was more serious than ever, but in his heart, he hoped Zhang Liunian would dismiss this idea.
Zhang Liunian saw through his thoughts and struck at his heart, "Regardless of the outcome, I just want to go through the judicial process. I just want everyone to understand that it's not me, Zhang Liunian, who owes so much money, nor is it me who owes the department store. It's Tang Guo, the former supervisor, who did these things."
The current legal system was not sound, and Zhang Liunian had naturally considered that he might bear the consequences if he went through the judicial system.
All of this was calculated by Tang Guo. She knew that the legal system was not sound and that the person who took over was usually the one to blame.
But so what? He had gotten thirty million from Tang Guo. After deducting this money, he still had over ten million left. So, was he afraid of these things?
Not at all.
Moreover, if it went through the judicial process, it would take at least half a year for there to be any results. It wouldn't be easy to get money from him.
Did they really think Zhang Liunian was so easy to extort? They were overthinking it.
"What's the point of you doing this? It's better to just pay the money. I heard that the department store can earn tens of thousands a day, and in a year, you can earn back this money.
What if next year is considered working for free? As long as the department store is still here, it can bring you ten million every year. What more could you want?
Listen to my advice, don't be so petty as an individual operator. The more you fuss, the less of a path you'll have in the future."
What Feng Shouchai didn't say was that they were people from the Bureau of Industry and Commerce. If he didn't pay on time, he would make sure his department store couldn't operate. At that time, let alone ten million, he would lose ten times that amount.
Although these words were not explicitly stated, Zhang Liunian still understood his meaning.
Wasn't he just relying on his position to dictate things?
"Why should I give away a year's income for nothing?
If this matter were to be truly investigated, it would also be your fault.
You were supposed to hand over this money a month ago, but for some reason, it wasn't completed, and you arranged for a contract a month later.
It was Tang Guo who signed the contract with you. Although it was in the name of the department store, at that time, I wasn't the boss of the department store yet.
So, as long as the judge is fair, perhaps I won't be involved in this."
The legal system concerning commerce was very unsound. Zhang Liunian said this just to gamble.
In fact, he was prepared for any responsibility in the end.
But since Feng Shouchai was targeting him because of Tang Guo, he naturally couldn't let him off easily.
"Don't talk nonsense. We have no relationship with Tang Guo. When we came to hand over last time, Tang Guo said she lacked funds and needed to wait until a month later to gather enough. We were just handling things reasonably, not doing anything out of line," Feng Shouchai secretly broke out in a cold sweat, not expecting Zhang Liunian to connect him with Tang Guo.
Thinking of Tang Guo, he also felt angry. She had agreed to accompany him last night, but he ended up waiting all night in vain.
He hoped he never met this lying cheat again, or he wouldn't let her off.
Zhang Liunian sneered, "Tang Guo left, and you came right after. And the date on the contract, you just wrote it yesterday, didn't you? The handwriting is so new, the water stains are so obvious. Are you treating me like an idiot?"
"..."
Feng Shouchai was speechless and thought, has this person become a spirit? Not only did he see through their scheme to trap him, but he could even tell from the contract date that it was written yesterday. This was really a bit scary.
"Do you want me to find evidence to prove your dealings with Tang Guo? I actually know some things." Although Zhang Qian returned empty-handed yesterday, he did know that Tang Guo had met Feng Shouchai and had gone to Lao San Food Factory to find Zhu Lao San. He remembered all of this.
"You... Don't try to shift the blame. Everything we've done is reasonable and legal. No matter how much you say, it won't change the fact that you have to be responsible for this matter.
We are here today to ask you to hand over the ten million in full. If not, we will start seizing your department store. Please do not obstruct us."
Seeing that he was stubborn, Feng Shouchai decided to get serious and thought to himself that some people were like this; they wouldn't shed a tear until they saw the coffin.
"Then let's see if you have the ability." Zhang Liunian was too lazy to bicker with them any longer. He said and gestured to the team leader, who immediately left to handle the matter.
"We don't have the ability, do you? I'm giving you one last chance. Are you going to hand over the ten million or not?" Feng Shouchai still didn't want to escalate the matter. If the department store was sealed, it wouldn't be a problem in the short term, but if it lasted for a long time, he wouldn't be able to back down.
That's why he wanted Zhang Liunian to swallow this bitter fruit.
But Zhang Liunian refused. Why should he swallow it? It was all Tang Guo's fault. Now that she was in jail, he naturally wanted to return the responsibility to Tang Guo.
"If you want money, not a cent. I advise you to give up," Zhang Liunian said, as firm as ever.
Since that was the case, Feng Shouchai had no choice but to seal his department store.
"Really, you refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Then we'll take action."
After Feng Shouchai finished speaking, he led people to notify everyone in the department store, announcing that the department store was about to be sealed and asking them to leave quickly.
But Feng Shouchai was not the owner of the department store. When the employees received this notice, they instinctively went to ask Zhang Liunian. Zhang Liunian smiled and said, "Do what you need to do. Don't pay attention to them. I'll handle this."
With just these words, they continued to work, completely disregarding Feng Shouchai.
This infuriated Feng Shouchai. He rushed to Zhang Liunian and cursed, "Are you sick? We are the ones who manage you. You are just a small individual operator, and you dare to challenge us. When we call the police for forced enforcement, let's see where you'll cry. Be sensible and ask them to leave quickly. Don't hinder our work."
Zhang Liunian remained unfazed, only looking at Feng Shouchai and saying leisurely, "You don't need to call the police. They are here now. You can talk to them now if you have anything to say."
Feng Shouchai's heart suddenly skipped a beat when he heard this. He turned around and saw a team of aggressive police officers.
"Who is Feng Shouchai?" the police comrades asked as soon as they arrived, looking for someone.
Feng Shouchai felt inexplicably guilty upon hearing that they were looking for him, but he still stepped forward to identify himself as Feng Shouchai.
"You are suspected of corruption, bribery, and dereliction of duty. We are taking you away for investigation now," the police comrades showed their badges and then presented an arrest warrant.