Chapter 1501: Greed is not enough to swallow elephants
What this young man did really opened my eyes. What disgusted me the most was that the little girl showed no reluctance at all.
The little girl actually came towards me, but I quickly avoided it and said, "What do you mean? Don't mess around!"
"I'm not messing around, brother. I really want a pack of cigarette money, so I won't bother you anymore."
"How old are you?"
He seemed a little reluctant to tell me, but still said: "Nineteen."
"Where is she?" I glanced at the little girl.
"eighteen."
I guessed it, they looked like they had just grown up.
I sighed, shook my head and said, "You are so young, don't you want to study?"
The little girl suddenly said: "Brother, we just want to ask you for money for a pack of cigarettes. Are you investigating our household registration?"
"That's it, give it to me if you like it, silly!" The young man cursed angrily, hugged the little girl and left.
Watching their leaving figures, I feel very sad. I don’t know how the world has become like this?
I remember that when I was their age, I was still worried about tuition and fees. At that time, I could only work-study to complete my college studies.
Did they mature too early, or did I mature too late?
While I was thinking about this, An Yifeng had already driven the car to my side and stopped.
He got out of the car, opened the door for me, and asked me: "Brother-in-law, why are you here suddenly?"
"Come find someone and let's go back." I said to An Yifeng after getting in the car.
After I got home, it was quite late, so I asked An Yifeng to sleep at our place tonight.
Early the next morning, I was woken up by the rapid ringing of my cell phone.
I picked up the phone and saw that it was Lu Lu. I checked the time and saw that it was only seven o'clock in the morning.
It must be eleven o'clock in the evening in London now. I don't know why he called me so late.
I was afraid of disturbing An Lan and Xiaoman when they were sleeping, so I took my mobile phone, put on a coat, and went outside to the balcony to connect the phone.
"Hey, Director Chen, I'm sorry to disturb your rest so early, but something serious has happened!"
"What's wrong? Tell me."
"Europe's new standards have come out, and the materials of several of our products exceed the standards. Now the problem is quite serious."
I was startled. I was still drowsy at first, but I suddenly became energetic.
"What did you say? The new standard is out?"
"Yes, I just received the news here and will contact you as soon as possible."
Ruby spoke very quickly, and it could be seen that he was very anxious now, and then said: "I have sent the new standards to your work email, please take a look quickly."
I asked Lu Lu to wait a moment, and then immediately ran to the study, turned on the computer, logged into the mailbox, and clicked on the email Lu Lu sent me to read.
Sure enough, it is the latest trademark standard for export to Europe. I compared our export products and found that there are indeed several products that do not meet the new standards. Fortunately, I have been vaccinated in advance and have not continued production.
Before Luby hung up the phone, he asked me: "Dr. Chen, have you seen it?"
"I saw it, what's going on over there?"
Ruby sighed heavily and said: "The situation is a bit serious! I have dealt with all the backlog of goods here, but now various distributors are calling me to ask for returns. Now I don't even dare to turn on my mobile phone."
I took a deep breath. It seemed that the problem was really serious, but it was not a serious problem for us because I had realized it in advance, so there was no loss.
But Ruby really disappointed me. I said to him: "Have I told you before? Pause for a moment. Why don't you listen to me?"
"How did I know that the new standards would come out so soon? Logically speaking, I should have been notified in advance!"
"Stop talking to me in hindsight now. Let me ask you, what are you going to do about what is happening now?"
"What else can I do? I just called you hoping you could help me."
I sneered and said, "How can I help you? I told you to stop all distribution channels, but you didn't listen to me when the new standards came out. Now if something goes wrong, do you know to come to me?"
"Director Chen, this matter also concerns your Yuanfeng Group, you can't ignore it!"
"Okay, then tell me, what does it have to do with our Yuanfeng Group?"
"These goods are all exported by your Yuanfeng Group. I am just a middleman. If anything goes wrong, do you think you have nothing to do with your Yuanfeng Group?"
I sneered again: "Ruby, are you going to break up with me now?"
"I don't want to break up with you, I just want to ask you to help me, which is equivalent to helping yourselves."
In fact, what Lu Lu said was right. Although all the goods in his hand were for which the final payment was paid, after all, those goods were manufactured by us, so the responsibility still lies with us.
This made me very angry. I had obviously expected it in advance, but Ruby, the grandson, just didn't listen.
Arguing with him on the phone was not the solution to the problem at the moment. After a moment of silence, I finally said to him: "If you do this, take back all the over-standard products as quickly as possible."
"That's a lot of money!"
"You know about money now? What did you tell me when I asked you to suspend distribution channels?"
Ruby sighed heavily and said: "Director Chen, I did this wrong. I didn't want to seize this opportunity after Fenix stepped down!"
"Don't talk to me about whether these are available or not. Recall all those products quickly. As for the loss, each of us will take half of it."
"Okay, okay, I'll take care of it right away. Then, Director Chen, you have to make it according to the new standards as soon as possible, so that you can deliver."
"You don't need to say this. Your current role is to recall all products that exceed the standard."
After hanging up the phone, I felt a little dazed. Because of Rupee's recklessness, the loss this time could be measured in hundreds of millions.
But there was no way, even though I had thought of it in advance, who knew it would come so quickly.
In fact, I myself was wrong. I shouldn't have allowed Ruby to act so wantonly. I was also greedy.
What a greedy person!
I slapped myself hard, trying to make myself remember it.
If there is another time, I will be decisive and there will be no next time.
I still don’t know how to tell An Lan about this matter. She is still pregnant. I don’t know what impact it will have on her if I tell her.
Thinking about it, I'd better not tell her first so as not to shock her.
After sitting in the study for a while, I came downstairs. Sister Cai was already making breakfast.
An Yifeng slept with us last night. He came back from running outside early in the morning, sweating profusely.
"Good morning, brother-in-law!" An Yifeng greeted me when he saw me.
I nodded and said, "Have you gone for a run?"
"Well, I used to be used to it in the army, but now I feel uncomfortable every day if I don't run." An Yifeng said with a naive smile.
"Running is a good habit. Let's take a shower and eat soon."
After An Yifeng nodded and went upstairs, An Lan walked downstairs shortly after.
When she saw me sitting in the living room, she asked me, "Why did you get up so early today?"
"You went to bed early last night," I said with a smile, "Xiao Man hasn't gotten up yet?"
"No, let her sleep a little longer."
I nodded, called her again, and said, "An Lan, come here, I want to tell you something."
"What's wrong?" An Lan asked doubtfully after walking towards me.