Caught Red-Handed

In the break room of the eel farm, Xiao Cai, who was drinking water, had just picked up his phone, ready to play a game of Dou Dizhu.

Then he saw Zhang Xincheng walk in with a few police officers.

Immediately, his face changed slightly, and his body trembled uncontrollably. He prayed inwardly: Don't be nervous, they're not looking for me, they're not looking for me.

"Cai Yingyu, you are suspected of serious economic crimes. Come with us now." Ma Qiang said with a stern face, taking out his identification.

"Are you mistaken? I didn't do anything! Don't frame me!" Xiao Cai stammered, trying to argue.

"Hmph! Still not giving up? Look at this!" Ma Qiang snorted coldly, then took out the video of Xiao Cai sneaking into the ingredient room.

The moment he saw the video footage, Xiao Cai collapsed completely, then begged Zhang Xincheng for mercy: "Manager, I was wrong. I'm willing to compensate the company. I don't want to go to jail..."

"Too late!" Zhang Xincheng's gaze was cold.

"Take him away!"

Two police officers, one on each side, handcuffed Xiao Cai and then dragged him out by his arms.

Beep beep beep...

The sharp sound of the police siren made the other employees at the eel farm quickly put down their work.

"What's going on?" Lao Zhao, the electrician, looked bewildered.

Zhang Xiaodong, who had been in the break room with Xiao Cai just now, ran out in shock and told the other workers what had just happened.

After hearing it, everyone started cursing.

"That traitorous backstabber..."

"Son of a bitch!"

"No wonder I saw him sneaking around several times before. He had been planning this for a long time."

"I hope the company doesn't lose too much."

"Yeah! It's hard to find such a good company now! That damn traitor!"

Clearly, in everyone's hearts, their favorability and loyalty towards the company and Jiang Miao were relatively high.

After hearing about Xiao Cai's theft of secrets, they all worried about the company's losses.

If the company suffered serious losses, it would likely have to save itself by cutting salaries, which would definitely not be a good thing for the employees.

Zhang Xincheng did not waste this good opportunity and struck while the iron was hot, gathering all the employees of the farm.

In the open space, all the employees were whispering and discussing among themselves.

They stopped discussing only when Zhang Xincheng walked out.

"I'm sure everyone has heard."

After a slight pause, Zhang Xincheng continued: "This matter was due to my negligence, and also because Cai Yingyu had malicious intentions. It has nothing to do with everyone else. Although the company lost the Secret Recipe, there is no major impact for now. However, the good days for making money from Eel Fry are not many. Everyone, work harder. While other companies haven't gotten that Secret Recipe yet, let the company produce more Eel Fry."

"No problem!"

"It's all that jinx Cai Yingyu!"

"Manager, don't worry, I, Lao Zhao, will definitely ensure the power supply."

Zhang Xincheng was very satisfied with everyone's reaction. Although the company didn't suffer any losses, it didn't stop him from using this incident to establish himself as a victim.

Meanwhile, Xiao Cai, who was taken to the Economic Investigation Team.

He confessed everything within half an hour of arriving.

After all, there was no point in not confessing, as his QQ, WeChat, mobile communication records, etc., had already been investigated, and all the content within had been compiled.

Fang Hongbin looked at the preliminary investigation report in his hand: "He took 1.5 million from the other party, and that person is a Ryukyu national? This is troublesome!"

"Captain, let's report it! According to the identity information we investigated at the Paris Peninsula Hotel, this person is currently staying at a business hotel in Peng City. I'm worried that if we're slow, the other party will fly back to Ryukyu, and it will be difficult to arrest them then," Ma Qiang suggested.

Fang Hongbin nodded: "I'll go report the situation immediately and try to minimize the losses for Hai Lu Feng Company."

The Economic Investigation Team's emphasis on this case was inevitable, mainly because the amount involved was too large.

On Jiang Miao's side, he met with the hurried Zhang Xincheng in the headquarters office.

After listening to Zhang Xincheng's account, he wasn't surprised, but he still instructed: "Brother-in-law, have someone secretly spread the news. Make sure the entire Ma Gong Town and surrounding areas know about this."

"Why?" Zhang Xincheng couldn't react for a moment.

"Cai Yingyu's family!"

Hearing this, Zhang Xincheng immediately understood Jiang Miao's concern.

In today's online society, it's a very suitable environment for spreading rumors. Therefore, Jiang Miao chose to preemptively establish his identity as a victim. This way, no matter how Cai Yingyu's family causes trouble, he and Hai Lu Feng Company can remain in an invincible position.

Otherwise, once Cai Yingyu's family spreads rumors in advance, many people will form a preconceived impression, and even if it's clarified in the end, it's easy to end up in a difficult situation.

If the other party's family doesn't cause trouble, Jiang Miao naturally won't expand the scope of this matter's dissemination.

But precautionary measures must be prepared.

He had already instructed Jiang Haibo's Legal Department to prepare to sue the Ryukyu company and also prepare to sue those who spread rumors.

On the other hand, he also asked Zhang Xinyi from the Online Store Department to post soft articles and videos on several major social networking sites, portraying themselves as victims, and secretly prepare to buy traffic for crisis public relations.

As expected.

Around four o'clock that afternoon.

More than a dozen of Cai Yingyu's family members, dragging their families along, ran to the company headquarters entrance to cause trouble.

Jiang Miao naturally wouldn't go out to meet these people. If the other party was desperate, he would be putting himself in danger.

Ke Yong, along with another young and strong security guard and five or six young and strong male employees, shouted across the barrier: "We have already called the police. If you don't leave, our company has already hired a lawyer, and you can wait for the court summons then!"

"My son! Your life is so bitter! How can you wrong a good person..." Cai Yingyu's old mother cried and wailed, rolling on the ground at the entrance.

Another middle-aged man from the Cai family had the face of a peacemaker: "My nephew has never stolen or robbed since he was a child. What your company is doing is really too much. How about this, we each take a step back, you issue a letter of understanding, and this matter will be settled?"

"Do you know what Cai Yingyu did? That's a criminal case." Ke Yong laughed angrily: "Do you know how much the technology he stole is worth? At least two hundred million! If you dare to settle it privately for two hundred million, our boss will immediately issue you a letter of understanding!"

"Two hundred million? Why don't you just rob us? And how do you know it was my nephew who stole it? Without any proof, I think you're just trying to bully us ordinary folks." The middle-aged man's face was a mix of shock and fear. He hadn't expected such a large sum to be involved.

"Don't believe it? Then just wait for the news broadcast in a few days!" As soon as Ke Yong finished speaking,

Police cars were already arriving on the road not far away.

The old police officer from the Ma Gong Police Station, seeing the Cai family, quickly pulled the middle-aged man from the Cai family aside.

The old police officer quickly whispered his advice, "Lao Cai Tou, stop making trouble, or you'll be in for it."

"But my nephew..."

"Do you know how big of a deal he's made? It's spread throughout the entire city now."

"Is that technology really worth two hundred million?"

The old police officer, considering their past acquaintance from their hometown, spoke up to warn him, "It's only more, not less. Your nephew took 1.5 million from the Ryukyuans to help them steal the technical data from Hai Lu Feng Company. The cash is in an apartment in Jinding Bay. If you keep making trouble, Hai Lu Feng Company will go all out against your family."

Gulp... This Lao Cai Tou was already pale with fright. After all, Hai Lu Feng Company had two hundred million worth of technology stolen. The fact that they weren't coming to trouble the Cai family was already a sign of their magnanimity.

"Know to be scared now? Why aren't you pulling your sister-in-law and brother back? Stop making a scene here."

"Yes, yes, I'll take them back right away."

Lao Cai Tou quickly called his son and pulled his older brother aside.

Soon after, the Cai family members ran off, their faces pale.

Ke Yong felt a slight sense of relief seeing these people leave. After all, although he was a retired soldier, he couldn't use lethal force. If a fight broke out, that would be the real trouble.

"Thanks, Lao Zhou."

The old police officer smiled and shook his head, "It's my duty. Shall we consider this matter settled today?"

Ke Yong nodded, "Yes, as long as the Cai family doesn't come over and cause trouble unreasonably, our boss is too lazy to bother with them. After all, the criminal is Cai Yingyu, and it has nothing to do with his family."

"I will definitely try to persuade Lao Cai and the others more. This matter was originally Cai Yingyu's fault. If they dare to come and cause trouble next time, just call me directly." The old police officer shook hands with Ke Yong.

"Thank you all for your trouble." Ke Yong watched the police cars leave.

Then he ran upstairs to report the situation to Jiang Miao.