Manager Zhu was stunned, then smiled, trying to sound relaxed, "The Chairman is joking. I've been working diligently for over ten years, how could I do anything with a guilty conscience?"
Lu Sicheng gazed deeply at the sweating man. He had known him for many years, and he always sweated profusely when nervous.
His heart sank. This matter involved Manager Zhu.
Lu Sicheng also began his psychological warfare.
No matter what, he had to give the public an explanation today.
After all, it was a matter of life and death.
He patted Zhu's shoulder forcefully, "Xiao Zhu, it's good that you haven't. With your qualifications, I was planning to promote you to factory manager next year. You've always been responsible, and I believe you can do your best."
Manager Zhu: "..."
Why was he only telling him this now?
What should he do?
He was the one who switched the medicine.
The other party gave him thirty million yuan.
That thirty million yuan was his lifelong dream.
The money for his son's villa was also coming in.
Mu Jiuchen and Jiang Nuan exchanged glances with Lu Sicheng.
They had to admit that Lu Sicheng was a smart man, knowing what to say at this moment.
Perhaps he had also noticed Manager Zhu's anomaly.
That's why he said such things.
Mu Jiuchen narrowed his eyes. Now it all depended on Manager Zhu's mental fortitude.
"Xiao Zhu, do you remember those years when we first started the factory? It was really tough, but now it's getting better and better. You've also worked hard for most of your life. I've always had you in mind for the factory manager position. After Old Li retires, the factory manager position will be yours."
Manager Zhu: "..."
Why was he only telling him this good news now?
Originally, he was supposed to be the previous factory manager, but the chairman had replaced him with the current Old Li.
He was very angry and had always felt unbalanced.
Then, he heard Lu Sicheng continue, "Xiao Zhu, do you know why the previous factory manager was replaced by Old Li?"
Manager Zhu shook his head slightly, "No?"
He had always wanted to know the reason. What was he inferior to Old Li in?
"Ai!" Lu Sicheng sighed heavily, looking at Manager Zhu, "Xiao Zhu, you were trained by Old Li himself. It can be said that you owe Old Li for where you are today. Old Li had a child late in life, and his son is studying abroad, costing hundreds of thousands annually. If he retired, he wouldn't have this money for his son's university education. I considered it was his son's final year, so I let him continue as factory manager for another year, allowing him to easily support his son's graduation. After that, he could live comfortably with his retirement pension. That was my thinking at the time. You work with him every day, don't you know his difficulties?"
Manager Zhu was completely stunned. He looked at the tall middle-aged man in front of him. He was still elegant, and his voice was gentle when he spoke.
Manager Zhu remembered the early days of building the factory when they encountered many problems. It was this man who, fearless of any difficulty, led them through and achieved everything they had today.
And he, for thirty million yuan, had lost his mind.
Manager Zhu suddenly knelt on the ground, looking at Lu Sicheng.
Lu Sicheng frowned slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in his deep and restrained eyes.
At the same time, he felt a pang of heartache.
Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen breathed a sigh of relief.
The video resumed, confirming that it was indeed Manager Zhu.
Jiang Nuan looked at Manager Zhu and then at her father's sad expression. She said nothing.
Manager Zhu had followed her father for many years. It must have been very upsetting for her father when he was betrayed.
But since Manager Zhu took the initiative to admit his mistake, he would at least receive a lighter sentence.
Jiang Nuan knew her father was a kind person. In this high-tech era, some jobs were still done manually, which showed that her father cherished his employees and didn't fire them out of consideration for past favors.
He always remembered the hardships they went through together during the early days of starting the business, and the loyalty they showed.
"Wuwuwu... Chairman, I'm so sorry. I was the one who switched the medicine, but only the batch on February 1st had problems. The other medicines are all fine."
"Chairman, I was momentarily confused. Please forgive me this once."
Manager Zhu wept bitterly.
The leaders present were all stunned.
They all knew what kind of person Lu Sicheng was from their years of dealing with him.
Lu Sicheng would never joke with someone's life, which was why he was willing to give him more time to resolve the company's affairs.
As expected, there was a traitor within the company.
With the truth revealed, Jiang Nuan spoke with Manager Zhu for half an hour. The money he received was remitted from abroad.
Upon investigation, it originated from a bank in Qi Kingdom.
It was anonymous. Jiang Nuan immediately asked No. 1 to investigate.
She had a hunch that this matter was inextricably linked to previous events.
These people wanted to use the Lu family's troubles to tie her down.
No. 1 thought the same way.
The Lu family was the foremost family, the most powerful entity in Modu, and her support. The opposing side was also doing its best to bring down everyone who was beneficial to her.
Afterward, Jiang Nuan personally wrote a letter of apology to Lu Shi Group and published it on the official website. To ensure safety, all the retrieved medicines were rechecked.
They provided the greatest comfort to the victims and their families.
Upon learning the truth, everyone withdrew their insults towards Lu Shi Group.
They also understood that Lu Shi Group had been betrayed and deceived, as human hearts are unfathomable.
This satisfactory outcome was due to the good reputation Lu Shi Group had built over the years.
With the matter successfully resolved, Mu Jiuchen and Jiang Nuan accompanied their father to have dinner with the leaders before returning home.
On the way back, Lu Sicheng's expression was grim.
After all, Manager Zhu had been with him for over ten years.
Over ten years ago, starting the business was still difficult. He didn't understand. The most difficult times had passed, and now they were living good lives. Why did he commit a crime?
"Ai!" Lu Sicheng sighed.
Jiang Nuan gently comforted her father, "Dad, this kind of thing happens everywhere. You should try to look at it positively. Manager Zhu also had a change of heart in the end."
"Alas! What a pity. I was planning to promote him to factory manager next year. What I told him was true. Old Li's situation was very difficult, and he was stubborn. He wouldn't accept money, so I could only help him in this way. The originally planned factory manager was indeed Manager Zhu, but he couldn't wait for this day. This is also my fault; I should have clarified things with him earlier."
Speaking of this, Lu Sicheng became even more upset, his eyes filled with pain. "I thought Manager Zhu understood Old Li's situation and didn't clarify things. After all, the matter of him becoming factory manager was never made public, and it was only in my mind."
Lu Sicheng pursed his lips, feeling distressed. They were brothers who had struggled together since they were young!
"Dad, it's not your fault. He is an adult and knows what to do and what not to do. You have a clear conscience regarding them," Jiang Nuan said with a smile to comfort him.
The adult world is complex because people desire too much.
"Mmm!" Lu Sicheng looked at his daughter and smiled. "Dad understands, it's just a pity."
Jiang Nuan smiled and said nothing.
His phone vibrated. It was a message from No. 1.