"I'm slandering you?"
A cold smile played on Chen Nan's lips. He used the intercom to call Zheng Yi and the others.
Then he said, "Teacher Zheng, the steel below has serious quality issues and does not meet national standards!"
Jiang Jiancheng and others also gathered around.
Zhao Dongyang nervously said, "This must be a misunderstanding, it definitely is. The steel we use all comes from Jizhou Steel Plant, there's no way we'd use substandard materials!"
Ma Xiuyuan also said, "Yes, yes, it must be a misunderstanding. Our factory would never produce substandard steel, I can guarantee it with my life!"
Jiang Jiancheng's expression was unreadable. "I believe in facts!"
Zheng Yi said, "Bring out the equipment and inspect the steel to see if it meets standards!"
And so,
Several inspectors brought out their equipment for the inspection.
However,
The data was incomprehensible to outsiders.
Everyone waited for the final result.
This process was excruciating for the Zhao family and for Ma Xiuyuan and his son.
They dared not imagine the consequences if the steel was substandard.
Finally, the instrument gave precise data. Zheng Yi read it, his voice heavy. "Chen Nan is right. This steel does not meet standards. It has not met national safety standards."
"If this substandard steel is used, there will be huge safety hazards."
"At best, the building will tilt!"
"At worst, it could very well collapse!"
As soon as this was said,
The Zhao family, and Ma Xiuyuan and his son, felt as if they had been struck by lightning.
Jiang Jiancheng was furious. "Mr. Zhao, is this the satisfactory answer you so confidently promised me? Thankfully, the problem was discovered today. If something goes wrong later, who will be responsible?"
"Mr. Jiang, please listen to my explanation, listen to me explain! I never expected this to happen, and I didn't want it to happen!"
Zhao Dongyang was beside himself, his face full of fear and unease.
He had absolutely no idea that steel not meeting national standards had entered the construction site.
Jiang Jiancheng roared, "I don't want to hear any explanations. Let's proceed according to the contract!" He then left in anger, leaving his secretary behind.
Zhao Dongyang collapsed onto the ground.
According to the contract, if there were any quality issues with the project.
Jiang Group would not only not pay a cent but would also pursue legal responsibility against the Zhao family.
After all,
Zhongxing Plaza was a landmark building.
It was a brand new name card for Jizhou's future.
"We're finished!"
"The Zhao family is finished!"
Zhao Dongyang wailed, feeling despair!
"Zhao Yuan, you are the project manager. Tell me, why is there substandard steel on the construction site?" a middle-aged man asked with blazing eyes.
"Yes, what the hell is going on? Do you know that because of your negligence, our Zhao family is finished?"
"You are a useless failure, we should never have appointed you as project manager!"
"You are a sinner for generations to our Zhao family!"
The Zhao family was furious.
Some even pinned Zhao Yuan to the ground and beat him.
They were not fools, they knew what finding substandard steel on a construction site meant for the Zhao family.
It meant that the Zhao family would not only fail to enter the ranks of top families but would also be burdened with enormous debt.
Even if they sold all of the Zhao family's assets, they still couldn't repay the two billion yuan.
The Zhao family... was bankrupt!
Their good days were over!
Zhao Yuan's eyes were bloodshot. He angrily broke free from his family's grip and beating, and rushed towards Ma Xiuyuan, "Ma Xiuyuan, damn your ancestors! You repeatedly said the steel you supplied met national standards, so why did this happen?"
Ma Xiuyuan's face was sallow. He quickly said, "Young Master Zhao, please calm down. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer to this matter."
"Our Zhao family is finished, what use is your answer?" Zhao Yuan roared and kicked Ma Xiuyuan into the pit that was over three meters deep.
"You dare to hurt my father?"
Ma Kai was enraged and picked up a shovel to swing at him.
Fortunately, the police arrived in time and stopped their fight.
Then...
A pair of handcuffs were placed on the wrists of Zhao Dongyang and his son.
And on the wrists of Ma Xiuyuan and his son.
The Jizhou government placed great importance on the Zhongxing Plaza project.
Therefore, reporters and police were already outside maintaining order.
Now that a quality issue was discovered, they had to apprehend the suspects involved in the case immediately.
Whether it was Zhao Dongyang, the chairman of the Zhao family,
Or Zhao Yuan, the deputy project manager,
Or the director of Jizhou Steel Plant who supplied the steel, and Ma Kai, the workshop director.
None of them could escape!
"Why? Can you tell me, exactly why? Why did things turn out this way?"
In the police car, Zhao Dongyang looked at his son, Zhao Yuan, with deep grief.
"You said that as long as we completed this project, our Zhao family would become a top-tier family."
"You said that you would strictly adhere to rules and regulations and would absolutely not use substandard building materials."
"You said that even if Jiang Jiancheng hired world-class inspectors, they wouldn't find any flaws."
"But why has it become like this?"
Zhao Yuan sat there blankly, his eyes a little lost. After a long while, he came back to himself and, without hiding his inner pain and helplessness,
Tears welled up in his eyes. "Dad, I also want to know why. I want to know the answer more than anyone."
"But I truly don't know where the problem occurred."
"I know I often caused you trouble before, and I know I was often frivolous and didn't focus on my responsibilities."
"So, from the moment you appointed me as the deputy project manager."
"I swore that I would prove myself."
"I would absolutely not fail to live up to your favor."
"And I would perform well in front of our clan, to gain some credit for myself and to bring you honor!"
"You know I haven't left the construction site for the past month."
"You might not believe me when I say this."
"Every batch of steel that entered the construction site, I meticulously inspected."
"The sand and cement required were also checked."
"Even in the early hours of the morning, as soon as building materials arrived, I would wake up immediately and inspect them myself!"
"I can honestly say that I have lived up to the position of deputy project manager."
"And I believe that if it were anyone else, they wouldn't be as dedicated as I am."
"I was just afraid that substandard building materials would sneak in and affect our project quality."
"But why was there still substandard steel?"
Zhao Dongyang sighed.
In fact, he had seen his son's actions during this period.
He was quite satisfied with his performance.
He had even thought of rewarding him handsomely after the project was completed.
But the occurrence of substandard steel shattered all their beautiful fantasies and aspirations.
Zhao Yuan looked out the window blankly.
But at this moment,
He saw a scene he would never forget in his life.
Jiang Jiancheng, like a fawning eunuch, respectfully opened the car door and invited Chen Nan to get in with a bow!
At this moment!
The bewilderment and confusion in his heart instantly cleared.
He let out a scream, "Dad, it's Chen Nan and Jiang Jiancheng working together to frame us!"