Anyone who had watched gangster films knew that when two factions sat down to "talk terms," the little brothers had to make a racket and hurl threats. If the little brothers were not fierce enough, their side's morale would sag, and their boss would lose face.
Niu Hongzhang was losing quite a bit of face now. Li Ye had merely spat out a mouthful of tea leaves, and a whole pack of little brothers had turned into quails.
Everyone sat quietly without making a sound. Was Niu Hongzhang, the boss, supposed to start shouting himself?
Then where would I put my face?
But Niu Hongzhang could not stay silent now. Li Ye, Ma Zhaoxian's lackey, was far too overbearing. His arrogance had to be beaten down.
Niu Hongzhang first took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, then said lightly, "Let me make a suggestion! We can send two experienced finance personnel to support the First Branch Factory and help its Finance Department establish a more rigorous and secure financial system."
Li Ye immediately asked, "May I ask where these people would be sent from? The Finance Department of the main factory?"
Niu Hongzhang looked at Section Chief Wan, who said as if it were only natural, "Comrade Li Ye, our Finance Department has many experienced finance cadres. We can send one or two over to help Zhang Xiaoshuai shoulder the burden."
"Section Chief Wan, hold on a moment."
Li Ye cut Section Chief Wan off without the slightest courtesy, then demanded, "I want to ask a question. Has that bad debt from your Finance Department last year been cleared up yet?"
"If it has, then the missing funds should have been accounted for, right? Why are you still asking the First Branch Factory this month to advance next