Going through the proper procedures was quite a thing in the mainland. Take getting a driver's license: some people followed the rules—medical checkup, registration, examination, every step in place—and got their license within days.
Yet others went through the exact same procedures and needed months, even half a year.
So after Peng Rui told Li Ye, "You'll have to go through the procedures, one step at a time. There won't be results anytime soon," Li Ye changed the subject and did not mention those invoices again.
You'd already said there wouldn't be results anytime soon. That meant months, or even half a year!
Besides, Li Ye was asking him to investigate fraudulent invoices, not asking Peng Rui to help him evade taxes. Why did something so open and aboveboard have to drag on like this?
Peng Rui immediately sensed the shift in Li Ye's mood and said with a smile, "Li Ye, don't misunderstand me.
It's mainly because you only have a few invoices, the amounts aren't that large, and one of the companies is even in another district. It's a bit of a stretch to use the emergency process.
But you, Li Ye, aren't someone who asks lightly. I'll make arrangements later and come up with an investigation plan as soon as possible."
"The amount isn't that large?"
Li Ye slowly nodded. "Then let's not alert the snake in the grass for now. Once I've collected a few more invoices, I'll apply to the tax authorities for an investigation. We'll follow the proper procedures."
"The proper procedures would be troublesome. Don't worry—your senior brother still has a little clout. Bring the invoices over tomorrow."
"Fine, fine. I'll gather a few more invoices first. This project of ours will take nearly a year anyway. The fox's tail will show itself