In the police station, Zhang Qiang was sitting in the interrogation room, looking pale and panicked.
Under severe interrogation by the police, he finally could not bear the pressure and confessed Wei Peng.
"It was Wei Peng who asked me to do this!" he shouted. "He gave me a large sum of money to destroy the hygiene of the store and use inferior ingredients. I was forced to do so!"
The police watched him silently, waiting for him to calm down.
"It was Wei Peng who asked me to destroy the hygiene of the store!" Zhang Qiang continued, "I really didn't expect that he would betray me!"
The police immediately contacted Wei Peng and took him to the police station for questioning.
Faced with Zhang Qiang's accusation, Wei Peng remained expressionless and coldly denied all crimes.
Zhang Qiang and Wei Peng were sitting at opposite ends of the table. Their eyes met and their emotions collided fiercely.
"I don't know this guy at all."
Wei Peng spoke first, his voice cold and firm, as if every word was fished out of an ice cellar.
He looked directly at Zhang Qiang, without any warmth in his eyes, "He is framing me. You have no evidence, so why should you arrest me?"
When Zhang Qiang heard Wei Peng's denial, his heart instantly ignited with rage.
His eyes widened, looking at his former friend in disbelief.
His chest was rising and falling violently, and his hands were clenched into fists, as if he might explode at any moment.
"How could you say that?"
Zhang Qiang roared, his voice trembling, full of anger and disappointment, "We are friends! How can you betray me?"
The time he spent with Wei Peng in the past echoed in his mind. Those trusts and support had now become the sharpest knife, piercing deeply into his heart.
He felt a suffocating pain, the feeling of betrayal.
Wei Peng had no expression on his face. He calmly analyzed the situation and looked for a way to escape.
There was no trace of guilt or uneasiness in his eyes, just cold calculation.
"Zhang Qiang, don't be too naive."
He mocked, "In this world, only interests are eternal, our friendship? That's just your wishful thinking."
These words hit Zhang Qiang's heart like a heavy hammer, and his anger instantly turned into deep sadness.
He felt as if he had been thrown into an abyss, surrounded by endless darkness and cold.
"You..." Zhang Qiang pointed at Wei Peng with a trembling hand, but was speechless.
His heart hurt so much that he couldn't breathe, and his world collapsed in an instant.
This confrontation is not only a confrontation of words, but also an emotional tear.
Zhang Qiang's anger, disappointment and sadness surged in the interrogation room, while Wei Peng's indifference and determination were like an invisible wall, isolating the emotions between them.
At this moment, Zhang Qiang finally saw Wei Peng's true face and understood the fact that he had been betrayed.
As police watched the exchange between the two men, they knew the fight was far from over.
They continued the interrogation, trying to find more evidence.
The news spread back to Laohedi Company, and Xia Ye immediately held an emergency meeting.
He stood at the front of the conference room, his figure looking particularly tall under the bright lights.
His face was serious and his eyes were firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.
"Everyone, I'm sure you all know what happened."
Xia Ye spoke slowly, his voice was deep and powerful, and every word was clearly heard by everyone present.
He paused for a moment and looked around, his eyes scanning the faces of every attendee.
He saw shock, anger, worry, but also expectation and trust.
"Zhang Qiang's behavior has seriously damaged the company's reputation and the interests of customers."
Xia Ye continued, his tone revealing deep sorrow, "As an investor in the company, I have the responsibility and obligation to safeguard the company's image and the rights and interests of customers."
He took a deep breath, as if preparing for the important decision to be announced next.
"Therefore, I announce that the group has issued a notice to fire Zhang Qiang and close the seven Laohai Haidian stores on Chang'an Street for rectification!"
Xia Ye's voice echoed throughout the conference room.
As soon as this statement came out, the conference room immediately became excited.
The executives were talking a lot and were inexplicably shocked.
"Mr. Xia is so courageous! Such a decisive approach can protect the company's reputation to the greatest extent."
"Yes, although the closure of business for rectification will bring us some inconvenience, in the long run, this is a necessary measure."
"But will the closure of business and rectification affect the dining experience of customers?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Xia must have his considerations. I believe he can lead us through this crisis."
Shareholders also expressed their views.
"His ability to make quick decisions at such a critical moment is truly admirable."
"Yes, although this decision is harsh, it is also for the long-term interests of the company."
Xia Ye stood quietly on the stage, letting the discussion echo in the conference room.
His eyes were firm and calm, as if telling everyone that he had the confidence and ability to lead the company through this crisis.
Eventually, the chatter died down.
Xia Ye looked around, and then slowly spoke: "I know this decision is sudden and difficult for everyone to accept, but I believe that as long as we work together and face difficulties together, the bottom of the sea will definitely regain its glory. "
The company's employees admired Xia Ye's decisiveness and ability.
They knew that although Xia Ye's decision was harsh, it was necessary.
Only such a decisive approach can protect the company's reputation and interests to the greatest extent.
In the streets and alleys of Chang'an City, Laohaihai's store has always been a hot topic among people after dinner.
However, the recent Zhang Qiang incident and the subsequent announcement of closure for rectification have caused an uproar in this bustling city.
On a busy street in the city, a eye-catching notice of closure for rectification was posted on the closed door of a Lao Hai Hai store.
The people around stopped to watch, with complex expressions on their faces.
Some customers were shocked and angry, unable to accept the sudden news.
Some looked worried, worried that the rectification would affect their dining experience.
"How is it possible? Digging into the bottom of the sea can cause problems?"
"I am a regular customer of theirs. Every time I come, I always find the service to be attentive and the ingredients to be fresh. This incident is really disappointing."
"You can't say that. A slap in the face can't make a difference. How can Zhang Qiang do such a big thing by himself? I think there are also problems within Lao Haihai Company."
"Yes, I don't know how long this closure will take. I am their VIP customer and I come here several times every month. What should I do now?"
People's emotions gradually heated up in the discussion, and some people began to defend fishing from the bottom of the river, believing that the company would definitely solve the problem as soon as possible and resume business...
Some people also expressed that their trust in Lao Hai Di has collapsed and they have decided not to patronize the restaurant again.
These discussions echoed in every corner of Chang'an City, and people's moods also fluctuated accordingly.
In this bustling city, Lao Haihai's closure and rectification is not only a matter for one company, but also touches the hearts of countless customers.
