novellhall Chapter 255 You're stealing
Chapter 255 You're stealing
Zhuang Qingxiang told Lu Congyue about the new product that the supply and marketing cooperative had just launched: steamed millet cake with milk flavor.
She was a little agitated when she spoke.
After all, it's something to be very proud of that the pastries you made on the spot are actually displayed on the counter of the supply and marketing cooperative.
Lu Congyue initially listened with a smile, but his expression gradually became serious.
"You mean, you made that steamed cake and had Dai Hongying take it home?"
"Yes," Zhuang Qingxiang replied. "I saved a piece for you that day, and you said it was delicious. Have you forgotten? I even used the milk you had sent back."
Lu Congyue didn't care much about food and clothing; if she hadn't brought it up, he really wouldn't have remembered.
Lu Congyue silently ground his back teeth and cursed the man surnamed Dai in his heart.
The factory manager of a food factory ate some pastries made by others, thought they were good, so he took them to make and sell, without giving them any benefit. How shameless!
He also gave Dai Hongying a good scolding.
He cursed inwardly, but smiled broadly, praising Zhuang Qingxiang: "Qingxiang, you're amazing! Even the food factory steals your stuff to sell."
"What's this about stealing? As long as they like it," Zhuang Qingxiang said with a smile. "But judging from how they look, theirs definitely won't taste as good as mine. If you like it, I'll make it for you again later."
"Okay!" Lu Congyue replied immediately. "However, we have an agreement: what you make can only be eaten by me, not by Dai Hongying."
Zhuang Qingxiang chuckled: "Why have you become so stingy..."
Lu Congyue didn't care about his own affairs, but he was always stingy when it came to Zhuang Qingxiang's.
The next day he called and got in touch with Dai Hongying.
After completing her task and resting for a few days, Dai Hongying went off to work on other things with Ma Ting. She was quite puzzled when she received a call from Lu Congyue.
"Director Lu? Why are you calling me? Is something wrong with Sister Zhuang?"
Ma Ting, who was standing next to her, immediately looked over, her face full of worry.
Dai Hongying was also worried. She didn't have much of a relationship with Director Lu, but Sister Zhuang was such a good person, and she had a deep bond with her.
Lu Congyue said calmly, "Yes, it's about your sister Zhuang. Comrade Dai Hongying, haven't you been to the supply and marketing cooperative lately? The best-selling item at the pastry counter right now is steamed millet cake with milk flavor."
Dai Hongying froze for two seconds, then her eyes widened instantly.
"Comrade Dai Hongying, I'm calling to tell you that you're no longer welcome in my home!"
Lu Congyue hung up the phone after he finished speaking.
Dai Hongying jumped up suddenly, yelling "Ouch! Ouch!"
Ma Ting was startled and quickly grabbed her, saying, "Hongying, Hongying, what are you doing?"
Dai Hongying's face turned red with anger: "My dad is infuriating! He's gone too far!"
Ma Ting pulled her aside and asked what had happened. Dai Hongying angrily recounted the whole story.
Ma Ting was also stunned.
"Hongying, your dad... wouldn't this be considered stealing someone else's work?"
"Fine!" Dai Hongying, bursting with a sense of justice, rolled up her sleeves and said, "Sister Ting, I have to go back. I need to settle accounts with my dad!"
"We definitely need to settle this score." Ma Ting nodded in agreement, then asked, "Have you thought about how to handle this?"
Dai Hongying looked bewildered: "What do you mean, how do we handle this? My dad has to go and apologize."
"An apology is definitely necessary, but your father, as the factory manager, turned other people's hard work into his own factory's products... Shouldn't he compensate them? Should it be monetary compensation or his job? You should ask Director Lu first."
He paused, then whispered a reminder: "Your dad is really confused. Director Lu works in the Commerce Bureau, and the food factory is under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Bureau."
Even the slow-witted Dai Hongying realized that her father had made a serious mistake.
Quickly grab the phone and call the food factory office.
When Dai Bin received the call from his daughter, he was feeling quite pleased with himself. He was about to praise her for being so thoughtful and finally remembering to call and let her know he was safe while he was away from home. But before he could say a word, his daughter started scolding him.
Dai Bin nearly fainted from anger: "Hongying, how dare you talk to your father like that?!"
"You've already done it, what are you afraid of me saying?" Dai Hongying said angrily. "Dad, do you know that taking something without asking is stealing!"
"Bullshit!" Dai Bin cursed angrily. Even though it was his own daughter, he couldn't tolerate it. "Explain yourself clearly, what did I steal?"
"You stole Sister Zhuang's recipe and even produced and sold it in large quantities!" Dai Hongying said angrily.
Dai Bin was so angry that his blood pressure soared: "Was that stealing? I was just using it first. If you hadn't gone on a mission, I would have asked you to take me to see Comrade Zhuang. But you disappeared as soon as you went on a mission!"
"Don't make excuses! Even if I'm not home, can't you go see Sister Zhuang first? If you really can't contact Sister Zhuang, can't you contact Director Lu? Dad, don't forget, Director Lu is in the Commerce Bureau now, and you're under his command."
"Don't mention the Commerce Bureau to me. If they hadn't forced the factory to produce new products, would I have done this?" Dai Bin said angrily.
"I don't care, you need to resolve this matter quickly, otherwise Director Lu won't let me see Sister Zhuang anymore. Sister Zhuang can make so many delicious things, even the pastries she makes casually are better than those produced by your food factory."
"I have another mission to complete. You need to contact Director Lu right away and see if you can pay for a son or offer a job. I don't care anymore, I need to see Sister Zhuang after my mission is over. If Director Lu stops me from seeing her, I'll go to the factory and make a scene!"
Dai Hongying threw a tantrum and hung up the phone, making Ma Ting want to laugh.
She could imagine that Director Dai must be so angry that he had a stroke.
But he deserved it, taking other people's things as if they were his own, pshaw!
Dai Bin almost smashed the phone after receiving the call.
Of course, it was just a little short, and he couldn't bear to give up.
It took me a long time to calm down after sitting in the chair, and then I realized that my daughter was right.
If you use someone else's things, you should give some compensation.
How much compensation should we ask for?
After much hesitation, Dai Bin called the Commerce Bureau and quickly got through to Lu Congyue.
He introduced himself first, then exchanged pleasantries. Sensing Lu Congyue's lukewarm attitude, he abandoned the small talk and asked directly, "Director Lu, I was wrong about the steamed cake. I should have consulted Comrade Zhuang before making the decision. I was greedy for credit, but I can make amends. Please feel free to ask Comrade Zhuang for any requests."
"Oh? Make amends?"
"Yes!" Dai Bin said sincerely, "The steamed millet cake with milk flavor that Hongying brought back that day was really delicious. It just so happened that the bureau ordered our factory to develop a new product, so I had this idea in mind. I was thinking of having Hongying take me to talk to that Comrade Zhuang, but she was in a hurry to leave the mission area, so in my haste, I had the factory start the research first..."
"Director Lu, I've worked in the food factory for most of my life, and I'm not the kind of person who's dishonest. This time, I was just too eager to get things done. Could you tell me what Comrade Zhuang needs? Money and work are both fine. Actually, I think Comrade Zhuang is so skillful and capable, it would be very suitable for him to work in our food factory."