Package switching!
Switching the dragon for the phoenix!
Civet Cat substituting the Crown Prince!
Upon hearing Cheng Suâs words, a variety of terms sprang from the mouths of those present.
Wang Bo and the others looked at each other with shock in their eyes and tentatively said, "President Cheng, are you suggesting that someone deliberately set up a trap to frame our Joy Soon Loy?"
"A tall tree catches the wind. Since the opening of our Joy Soon Loy, not to mention other things, just take jam as a product, weâve always been at the front of the market, itâs not too much to say that can incite jealousy," Cheng Su said in an even tone.
Ying Xiaoya was the first to stand up in anger, shouting, "If thatâs the case, itâs just too disgusting and despicable, not focusing on improving the product but resorting to such vile tactics, arenât they ashamed?"
"An old trick is not afraid of getting old, as long as there are people who fall for it," Cheng Su glanced at her.
"Then who do you think it could be, President Cheng, who would stoop so low?" Zhu Lifen also sounded very annoyed.
"Weâll have to investigate," Cheng Su said as she looked at the paper. "Wang Bo, Lifen, you ask Old Liu and Little Li separately, if there was anything unusual during the transportation process, if they ever left, if the goods were personally moved into the store, if anyone else handled them."
"Yes!"
"Bring Chen Zhiquan to me, Iâll ask him myself," Cheng Su added after a moment.
Zhu Lifen was startled and studied Cheng Suâs face carefully, not daring to speculate any further, she pressed down her doubts and obediently agreed.
...
When Chen Zhiquan arrived at Cheng Suâs office, she was pensively biting on a pen.
"President Cheng!" Chen Zhiquan greeted respectfully.
"Come in, have a seat!"
Chen Zhiquan sat down nervously, his hands clasped together, then exchanged them front and back.
Cheng Su observed him closely; in psychological terms, this indicated he was in a state of tension.
"Speaking of which, I havenât asked about your family before; who do you have at home?" Cheng Su asked with a smile.
Chen Zhiquan was taken aback and replied, "My parents and a younger brother."
"Is it the one who came to find you that day?" Cheng Su took a sip of tea and remarked, "He seems quite young, doesnât he?"
"Nineteen," Chen Zhiquan managed a bitter smile.
"Not that young, does he have a job?"
Chen Zhiquan shook his head.
"I remember, you havenât settled down yet?" Cheng Su changed the subject. "Youâre not that young anymore, either!"
"Twenty-eight this year."
"Itâs time to find yourself a wife," Cheng Su laughed.
Chen Zhiquan forced a smile but didnât understand Cheng Suâs intent.
"Among so many salespeople, I must say, I have quite a good opinion of you; youâre willing to work hard and willing to learn. Although you havenât reached the performance needed for promotion yet, with time and your effort, you will surely rise up," Cheng Su said with a slight smile before changing the tone: "By the way, our Joy Soon Loy has been reported and complained about for selling expired products, have you heard about that?"
Chen Zhiquanâs expression tightened as he said, "Iâve heard it all. President Cheng, will our Joy Soon Loy be in trouble?"
"The batch of goods has been brought back, itâs this one." Cheng Su gestured with her lips toward the table. "There are indeed major quality issues; there are bugs in the jam. If this gets reported by the newspapers, our Joy Soon Loy might not be able to carry on!"
Chen Zhiquanâs face pale, he picked up the spilled jam and covered his mouth.
How could this be, wasnât it just supposed to be slightly inferior in quality? This isnât just a drop in quality, itâs clearly spoiled!
"I heard that at this point, you helped Zhao Da with the delivery, thatâs good, colleagues should help each other out." Cheng Su smiled, then her tone sharpened, "But I donât understand, how could good jam end up switched out, the dragon substituted for the phoenix? Zhiquan, why donât you tell me about it?"