Chapter 711 Identifying Director Li
Ma Hua took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to tell Director Li everything he had said. "Director, leaders, I did it all under Director Li's orders. He asked me to deliberately create chaos in the cafeteria and also arranged for me to pay attention to the people coming in and out of the kitchen, saying that this way I would be able to find an opportunity..."
When Director Li heard this, his face turned red with anxiety. He never thought that Ma Hua would be so bold and tell everything. Fortunately, when he arranged these things, no one else was present. As long as he refused to admit it, there might be a chance of turning things around. So he pointed at Ma Hua in anger and shouted, "Ma Hua, you are talking nonsense! Don't slander me here. Believe it or not, I will fire you immediately! See how you can stay in the factory in the future."
Ma Hua was about to use the evidence that Gu Nan had given him to refute Director Li, when Liu Lan stepped forward, stood in front of everyone, and said righteously: "Director, I can testify that it was indeed Director Li who approached Ma Hua about this matter. I heard him explain these things to Ma Hua with my own ears, and he also promised to give Ma Hua benefits."
Director Li couldn't believe his ears. He never thought that Liu Lan, who always obeyed him, would betray him. He was so angry that he trembled all over. He glared at Liu Lan and asked, "Liu Lan, how did I offend you? Why do you want to frame me like this? Aren't you afraid of retribution?"
After hearing what Liu Lan said, Director Yang frowned even more. He looked at Gu Nan and said hesitantly, "This...these evidences may not be conclusive enough at the moment. It may be difficult to make a conclusion based on their one-sided statements."
At first, Gu Nan really didn't expect Liu Lan to come forward to help. After hearing what Director Yang said, he turned to look at Ma Hua and asked, "Where is your evidence? Show it to the Director."
Ma Hua quickly took out a small exquisite box from his bosom, handed it to Director Yang, and said, "Director, this is what Director Gu gave me. It contains what Director Li said to me."
This seemingly ordinary little box is actually an advanced recorder. It is a special reward given to Gu Nan by the system and it played an important role at the critical moment.
Gu Nan walked forward, gently opened the box, and pressed the play button. Suddenly, the conversation between Director Li and Ma Hua came out clearly from the box, and every word confirmed Director Li's instigation. Director Li was stunned when he heard these voices. His eyes widened, and the expression on his face froze instantly, as if all his strength was taken away, and he stood there in a daze.
At this time, Gu Nan took out a stack of photos from his file bag, handed them to Director Yang, and said, "Director, this proves it. It turns out that the culprit of stealing vegetables in the steel mill is not the kitchen staff, but Director Li. What do you think we should do about this matter?" Gu Nan's meaning was very clear. The kitchen staff was under his management, so he could naturally deal with it according to the regulations. But Director Li was not a kitchen staff, so he had no power to deal with him. Everything had to be decided by Director Yang.
Director Yang was so smart that he immediately understood the deep meaning of Gu Nan's words. He turned his head slightly and looked at Director Li, and said seriously: "Director Li, in this situation, what should we do?"
Director Li felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He had just woken up from his dream. He had been plotting against Gu Nan and thought he had won. However, he never expected that Gu Nan would outwit him and he fell into the trap. He gritted his teeth, looked at Gu Nan unwillingly, and said coldly, "Gu Nan, you win this time, and I lose to you."
Director Yang knew that Director Li had a strong backer, and this was undoubtedly a great opportunity to teach him a lesson and make him curb his usual arrogance. So Director Yang looked at Director Li and said slowly, "Director Li, you should go home first. We will hold a meeting to discuss how to properly handle this matter."
Director Li knew that he could only go home and ask for help. He knew that from today on, without the dishes provided by Gu Nan, it would be difficult to negotiate business in the future. This situation was really tricky. Helplessly, he could only turn around and leave in disgrace.
After Director Li left, Gu Nan turned to Ma Hua and said, "You guys go back first, you've worked hard today." Ma Hua and the others responded and left. At this time, Director Yang looked at Gu Nan, with a helpless look on his face, and said, "Gu Nan, actually, the punishment for Director Li this time won't be too severe. You know, their family has someone up there, so we have to be cautious."
Gu Nan smiled slightly, a hint of confidence flashed in his eyes, and said: "Director, I understand. However, at least he may not be able to keep the position of director, right?"
When Director Yang heard this, he immediately understood what Gu Nan meant. To be able to sit in the position of director, Director Yang must have some connections there. He nodded, said nothing more, turned around and went out, ready to deal with this matter.
For Gu Nan, this matter had basically nothing to do with him. What followed was nothing more than a game between Director Yang and Director Li. He thought to himself that he should just go to work honestly and do his job well.
Ma Hua returned to the kitchen. When Liu Lan saw him, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She then walked over and said jokingly, "Ma Hua, I didn't expect that you are also Director Gu Nan's man. It seems that Director Gu has taken good care of you on weekdays."
After hearing this, Ma Hua smiled awkwardly, scratched his head and said, "Director Gu and my master are both very kind to me and have always taken good care of me. How could I betray them? We must have a conscience."
Liu Lan didn't say anything more after hearing this, but just picked up the broom silently and started sweeping the floor. Although she knew that Director Li had been punished this time, she also knew that she was not Director Gu's confidant after all, and her future days in this factory would probably not be easy, so she couldn't help but worry secretly.
The day passed quietly in the busyness. In the evening, Gu Nan was about to go home after get off work. As soon as he walked to the factory gate, he met Director Li. Gu Nan didn't want to talk to him, so he pretended not to see him and walked straight past. But Director Li had sharp eyes and saw Gu Nan at once, and hurried over.
Director Li forced a smile and said, "Director Gu, I have a few words to say to you. Sorry to take up a little of your time."
Gu Nan glanced at him and said coldly: "Just say whatever you want to say. I have something urgent to do, so I have to leave first."