Louis walked into the conference room, slammed the envelope on the table, put his hands on his hips and asked menacingly: "How much do you plan to compensate me?"
After listening to Dong Yiqing's translation, Zhang Yingfang was confused.
"No need to pretend," Louis slammed the table with a stern voice, "Today is the last day for delivery stipulated in the contract. If you don't deliver yet, aren't you planning to breach the contract?"
Zhang Yingfang was startled: She had told Zhang Yingfei about this at the meeting and asked him to contact Louis as soon as possible, saying that there was a problem with the goods and that she was sorry that they could not be shipped. She could pay the other party compensation according to the contract, and at the same time introduced several new suppliers as a contingency. But why is Lewis talking about this again today?
Her mind was spinning a thousand times, with many questions popping up at the same time. These questions were like soap bubbles, which brought out more soap bubbles, and then suddenly, all the soap bubbles burst at the same time.
She guessed the answer: it must have happened to Zhang Yingfei. But Zhang Yingfei did not come to the company today, nor did he answer her calls. Seeing the other party's irritated look, whether it's acting or really angry, in short, it's your fault and you should solve the problem as soon as possible. After all, the person sitting in the other office now is the company's potential investor. At such a critical time, she doesn't want any extraneous matters.
"Mr. Lewis, I think there may be some misunderstanding. Didn't Mr. Zhang Yingfei contact you before? Tell you that there is something wrong with the goods here and we are unable to fulfill the contract, and apologize to you, pay liquidated damages, and introduce other suppliers." ?" Zhang Yingfang knew that now she had to clean up Zhang Yingfei's ass again, and she felt very unhappy, but there was nothing she could do about it.
"I don't remember anyone contacting me, but I know you deliberately delayed delivery." Louis raised his voice.
"Mr. Lewis, I can answer you now: I'm sorry for causing you losses, and we will pay you liquidated damages in accordance with the contract. Dong Yiqing, call the accountant over."
Louis stared at Zhang Yingfang and suddenly sneered, and said word by word: "This matter is not as simple as losing money. Aren't you very rich? I'm going to sue you and make you bankrupt."
"Shipment according to the contract is protected by law, and compensation paid according to the contract is also protected by law. Moreover, today is the last day of shipment, and I have not actually breached the contract. In addition, the amount of compensation this time was proposed by you, which is far higher than normal. Even if you sue us, you will just waste your time." Zhang Yingfang deliberately said lightly, "We only bear the responsibilities we should bear. I don't care about other things and have no interest in them. It's up to you."
Lewis was speechless by Zhang Yingfang's words. He pointed at Zhang Yingfang's face with his hand bitterly: "Just wait for me."
Just as he was talking, the company's accountant walked into the room, glanced at Zhang Yingfang, then glanced at the fierce Lewis beside him, and whispered: "Mr. Fang, do you want me to have something wrong?"
Zhang Yingfang stood up, stopped looking at Louis, and walked out while ordering: "Pay Mr. Louis liquidated damages according to the contract, and the amount will be recorded in Zhang Yingfei's name."
"Yes." The accountant immediately opened the contract and quickly looked up the other party's account and amount information.
Looking at Zhang Yingfang's back, a proud smile appeared on the corner of Lewis's mouth.
Today is the last day of May.
As a rule, the perfume store used to pay wages for the month on the 28th or 29th of every month. In other words, the store should have paid Lu Wei's salary for May a few days ago.
The other party did not pay wages on time. Lu Wei initially thought it was just two days late and didn't pay much attention. But as it was approaching June, there was still no movement from the other party. Lu Wei began to feel anxious, so he called the perfume shop while preparing for the exam to ask about the salary situation.
But somehow, even during normal working hours, no one answered the perfume store’s landline.
Although the monthly salary for this kind of work is less than 400 marks, which is very little after paying the rent, insurance and living expenses, mosquitoes are also meat, so it is better to have something than nothing. What's more, Lu Wei had just wired 1,000 marks to his family, and he didn't have much money left in his hand. He would feel more at ease if he got the money early.
Lu Wei made several phone calls but got nothing. While she was out buying train tickets for tomorrow in the afternoon, she ran to the perfume store and planned to ask the store manager directly when her wages would be paid.
When she arrived at the perfume store, she discovered that the store manager was not in the store, and that there were several faces of strange girls in the store.
Lu Wei saw a familiar German girl Anne in the corner putting cosmetic packaging boxes on the shelves, so he quietly walked up to her.
"Hey, Annie," Lu Wei pretended to meet by chance, "Long time no see."
"Hey, Wei," Annie suddenly saw Lu Wei with a surprised expression, "Are you still in Germany?"
"Ah?" Lu Wei was startled, "Why do you ask that?"
"Charlotte said you returned to China, so you stopped working here." Charlotte was the name of the female manager of the perfume shop.
"Of course I'm in Germany. I'm still studying for graduate school at university." Lu Wei didn't know why the store manager said he was returning to China, and was a little surprised.
Anne smiled sheepishly, "I thought you had graduated, and I was envious for a long time. Do you know? I have just been promoted to the advanced level recently, and our professor leaves a lot of homework after every class, and he is also a Bavarian Man, that accent is so difficult to understand, it drives me crazy every time, hey..."
"It's the same. Not only do I have a bunch of classes, but I also have endless papers to write and endless seminars to attend. If I hadn't been too busy, I would have finished this month." Lu Wei looked bitter and resentful. His expression was deep and his brows were wrinkled.
Annie showed an expression of empathy and deep understanding, and nodded seriously: "If I were to make the same choice as you, I would probably make the same choice."
"By the way, why is there always no one answering the phone in our store? Several old customers have called my mobile phone for consultation." Lu Wei asked casually, "Is the phone broken?"
"Oh, the store's landline just got a new number, and I haven't had time to notify everyone yet."
"New account?" Lu Wei was startled, "When did it happen?"
"It was the day after you left. It happened to be a promotion event held by Deutsche Telekom, so Charlotte changed the landline number."
Lu Wei chatted with Annie for a few more words, and then pretended to be nonchalant and asked, "By the way, are our wages lower this month?"
"Less hair?" Annie said without any thought, "No, I also have more hair than last month."
"When did you post it?" Lu Wei asked, holding back his excitement.
"I don't know the specific time. Anyway, the money will arrive after get off work on Monday." Annie said as she started to adjust the placement of cosmetics on the shelf again. "Maybe you have less working hours this month, so you are paid less."
"Well, what you said makes sense," Lu Wei agreed, "Then where is the store manager? I'll agree with her on my working hours this month."
Before Annie had time to answer her, the doorbell rang and the female store manager walked into the store carrying a leather bag.
Talk about Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives.
Lu Wei calmed down and walked towards the store manager.
"Hey, Charlotte." Lu Wei shouted to her.
Charlotte, who was talking to other employees, responded without warning. When she looked up, she realized it was Lu Wei. Her heart tightened and her face immediately sank.
