"This is a misunderstanding! Absolutely a misunderstanding!" The factory owner hurriedly waved his hands. "Our machines are all running at full capacity, and the workers are putting in overtime. We will definitely complete Sega's orders with both quality and quantity guaranteed!"
"The machines are running, but you took all the money for raw materials and used it to speculate on property." The person in charge cut him off without leaving him any face. "Sega does not need suppliers whose capital chains could snap at any moment. If Hong Kong's property market crashes and the banks call in their loans, what will you use to buy raw materials? What will you use to make deliveries?"
The factory owner collapsed into his chair, his handkerchief falling to the floor.
"We gave you advice and told you to cash out and leave." The person in charge stood and straightened the hem of his suit jacket. "Since Boss Li thinks we are blocking his path to riches, then we can only handle this according to business rules. Starting next month, Sega will lower your factory's credit rating. The orders originally assigned to you will be transferred to financially healthy factories in Dongguan."
The person in charge turned and headed for the door.
"Wait! I'll sell! I'll sell that house in Repulse Bay immediately!" The factory owner sprang to his feet and shouted.
The person in charge did not stop. He pulled open the door and walked out.
Mong Kok, Hong Kong. The warehouse of a major electronics distributor.
The distributor's owner was directing workers as they moved crates of Sega game consoles.
A Sega sales representative walked over and handed him a notice reducing his allocation.
"Boss Wang, next month's supply allocation will be cut in half."
The distributor's owner's eyes widened.
"Why? My