Chapter 545 Lost Packages
The person on the other end of the phone was Wu Feng.
Chen Yang and Wu Feng hadn't been in touch for a while. Since Wu Feng took over the logistics system of Yangyangyang Company, the company's logistics performance had been outstanding.
It could be said that apart from SF Express and JD.com, Yangyangyang's logistics system was the most powerful nationwide, and more importantly, Yangyangyang's logistics company was still growing rapidly.
Hearing Wu Feng's words, Chen Yang immediately smiled and said, "What's wrong, Old Wu? Is there something you can't handle?"
Wu Feng sighed on the other end and said, "There's no choice. This matter itself isn't big, but it's like a thorn in my hand. I can't pull it out, and when I don't pull it, it keeps poking me and annoying me."
Chen Yang laughed and asked, "Alright, tell me what trouble you've run into."
Wu Feng began to explain, "It's like this, Mr. Chen. Our Yangyangyang—logistics express service in Hanwu City always mysteriously loses packages. Later, we focused our surveillance on that area and found a group of a dozen or twenty teenagers, probably around seventeen or eighteen years old, or even younger."
"These guys always sneak over to steal packages when our delivery drivers aren't paying attention. These kids run too fast; our delivery drivers can't catch them."
"Later, we called the police. But despite the local police force's best efforts, they arrested these package thieves. However, they found that the kids could barely speak clearly, acting like they had mental issues. Coupled with their young age, the police couldn't do anything with them. They could only provide food and lodging and then send them back."
"As a result, these kids became even more brazen, continuing to steal and rob our express packages. They are too fast, running like rabbits."
"Let alone us delivery drivers, I estimate even sprinters like Bolt wouldn't be able to catch these kids. Sigh... it's truly a headache. Mr. Chen, I'm causing you trouble, but this time I have no choice but to seek your help!"
Wu Feng sounded apologetic on the phone. Chen Yang immediately replied, "Old Wu, don't be so formal. We are all part of the same company; we must help each other when we encounter difficulties."
"How about this, send me the address, and I'll go to Hanwu City to take a look. I never expected our express delivery to encounter such a situation."
Hearing this, Wu Feng immediately said, "Okay, okay, Mr. Chen. I'll be waiting for you in Hanwu City then."
Chen Yang put down his phone, stretched his muscles, and walked back inside.
Inside, Liu Ran had already cleaned up the kitchen and made a few more fried eggs, placing them on the table with the food.
Liu Ran said to Chen Yang, "Chen Yang, you've been away for a while, and I haven't had a chance to tell you. Lately, our Yangyangyang Company's logistics system has had a slightly high rate of lost packages."
"Of course, it's not a major problem. We've already compensated for the lost packages, and it only costs us tens of thousands of yuan each month."
"But if this continues, it will affect our company's credibility. Especially recently, one customer has lost four packages. If this goes on, it won't be good for our Yangyangyang Company's reputation."
"You're quite familiar with Wu Feng. Please talk to him about this and ask him to improve the security of the logistics system."
Hearing this, Chen Yang smiled and said to Liu Ran, "Wife, I just received a call from Wu Feng and was about to tell you about this matter!"
"Wu Feng just called and told me that the reason for our frequent package losses is a group of children in Hanwu City. These children are too fast, and they also have mental issues, speaking unclearly. They specialize in stealing packages, and our delivery drivers are completely unable to guard against them."
"So he called me to take a look. I didn't expect you had already noticed the problem of lost packages."
Liu Ran sighed when she heard Chen Yang's words, "So that's what happened. I thought it was due to the carelessness of the logistics company's employees!"
Chen Yang waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, Old Wu is a reliable person. How about this, after we finish eating, I'll immediately take the high-speed train to Hanwu City. If things go quickly, I'll resolve it this afternoon."
"If I encounter any other trouble, I will report it to you."
Liu Ran nodded and said, "Okay, thank you for your hard work. I was originally planning for you to take us to the Red Star Building for the morning banquet. Since you're so busy, I'll ask Zhuque to take us."
Chen Yang nodded and said, "Okay, in any case, you can fully trust Zhuque."
After the meal, Chen Yang didn't linger. He immediately drove to the high-speed train station. After an hour on the train, he arrived in Hanwu City.
As he walked out of the exit, Wu Feng was waiting for Chen Yang in a Buick van.
After Chen Yang got into the car, they immediately drove towards the northwest of Hanwu City.
In the car, Wu Feng smiled sheepishly and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, for having to call you over. I'm truly at my wit's end."
"You know, in the past, when our packages were stolen, robbed, or set on fire, these were all clear criminal acts. We just needed to find a lawyer and the local police, and they would be resolved quickly. But this time, it's useless to ask anyone. Those kids are really a headache!"
Chen Yang listened and laughed heartily, saying, "That's true. Many businesses fail in these subtle areas."
An hour later, the car arrived at a town in the Xixia District of Hanwu City. This town wasn't particularly prosperous, but the foot traffic was quite significant.
This town was the famous Shennongjia Primeval Forest Nature Reserve. To its west was the downstream of the renowned Three Gorges Dam. In short, even though the town's economy wasn't great, the scenery was pleasant, and living here could add several years to one's life.
Wu Feng took Chen Yang directly to a Yangyangyang Company express delivery point. Inside the delivery point, more than twenty young men were sorting Yangyangyang Company's packages. Wu Feng introduced, "Now, the average price of the main products sold by our Yangyangyang Company has reached over one hundred. In this situation, even a single lost package is quite a significant loss for us."
"I feel that these kids are targeting our company's packages precisely because they are more valuable."
The other delivery drivers in the express point bowed respectfully when they saw Wu Feng, clearly familiar with the head of the logistics system.
Since the issue of lost packages arose, Wu Feng had been staying here almost twenty-four hours a day.
Wu Feng straightened up and introduced to his subordinates, "Everyone, let me introduce you. The person next to me is our Yangyangyang Company's security captain, and also one of our original shareholders."
"It can be said that our logistics system was built up by Mr. Chen. This time, I was truly at my wit's end, so I invited him here."
The employees below applauded, and everyone looked at Chen Yang, surprised that the security captain could also be one of the company's original shareholders.
Chen Yang raised his hand and asked, "Give me some delivery driver uniforms, and then estimate which area is likely to have an incident today. I'll go there to deliver packages."