Feng Daochun looked at Wang Yu, waiting for his decision, while Han Jun and Brother Hu also looked at him, hoping he would tell them what to do.
"It's true, after all, the law is not devoid of human kindness, and moreover, they are pitiful people."
Wang Yu tapped the table calmly with his fingers, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"But the country has laws, and they are sacred and inviolable. How can we let criminals go unpunished?
Besides, if we don't react to these matters, I'm afraid they will continue to happen. After all, it's easier to break a dike than to prevent a flood. We can't always rely on borrowing their steel trains to get the job done!
Even if we could borrow them, the cost alone would be unbearable!"
Listening to Wang Yu, Feng Daochun shook his head with a bitter smile.
"Speaking of which, the guys at the Metallurgical General Plant went too far.
Originally, the people of Taiping Village, being disabled, had lower wages than ordinary people. Then the Metallurgical General Plant told them about a three-month probation period, and they would only get paid after the probation ended.
But as soon as their probation ended and they received all their subsidies, they turned around and claimed to have discovered a theft. The stolen goods were found in the dormitories of the disabled people in Taiping Village. Since they couldn't find out who exactly did it, they decided to fire everyone without exception. And they also conveniently withheld their wages for the probation period."
Hearing Feng Daochun's words, Han Jun snorted,
"Hmph, crying thief catching thief, what a clever plan! This is just bullying and exploiting disabled people, taking everything and then kicking them aside! Those people at the Metallurgical General Plant are truly wicked to the extreme!"
"Exactly, isn't this like finishing the sutras and then hitting the monks, or crossing the river and demolishing the bridge? It's just too much!" Brother Hu also chimed in, full of righteous indignation.
"Then, the ones who ambushed us this time were the people from Taiping Village, incited by Fang Zhongtian. He said that if they could rob all our goods, they would be paid all their wages and bonuses.
For us, that little bit of wages and bonuses is nothing, but for these pitiful disabled people, it's their hard-earned blood and sweat money! Thus, everything that happened afterwards occurred!"
Feng Daochun continued, and both Han Jun and Brother Hu looked furious. Fang Zhongtian, that scoundrel, was everywhere!
They say that blinding the blind, cursing the mute, kicking the widow's door, and digging up a barren grave are the most wicked acts.
Now, it seems that Fang Zhongtian, who extorts a group of disabled people, is a fighter among the wicked, a hundred times more wicked than anyone else!
"Little factory director, I say we should just pay the wages owed to these poor people from Taiping Village."
Brother Hu suddenly said to Wang Yu.
"They are all pitiable people. Why don't you just pay the wages that the Metallurgical General Plant owes them? This will not only solve the problem of being ambushed in the future but also provide for these unfortunate souls.
If it really comes down to it, I, Tiger, will bear these expenses. Deduct it from my salary!"
Brother Hu patted his broad chest vigorously, a hint of nobility appearing on his face.
Huh? Is this still the big gangster leader, the one who always extorted money, swore profusely at the slightest disagreement, and liked to bully and beat people with his subordinates, Brother Hu?
Why is he suddenly so full of conscience? Are we dreaming? Or has he eaten the wrong medicine or a nerve snapped?
Han Jun and Feng Daochun looked at Brother Hu as if they didn't recognize him, their strange gazes making him very uncomfortable.
"Why are you all looking at me like that? I just want to help!"
Brother Hu felt awkward under their scrutiny and could only say hesitantly, then turned to Wang Yu.
"What do you think, little factory director? Do you think it's a good idea?"
"No!"
Hearing Brother Hu's words, Wang Yu chuckled and gave him a direct eye-roll.
"Are you too kind-hearted after going straight and turning over a new leaf? It was the same with the Jin family father and daughter before. The matter hasn't been resolved yet, and now you want to take the initiative to shoulder the burden?"
Wang Yu pouted,
"Even if you pity them and help them now, what about the future? You can help them for a while, but not for a lifetime!
And... these unfortunate people have been oppressed all along. Can you guarantee that the money you give them directly will be spent with more peace of mind?"
Uh...
Brother Hu was choked by Wang Yu's question. He really hadn't thought that far ahead. As expected, the little factory director's mind was more agile, and he thought of things more flexibly.
"But, what should we do now? We can't just ignore it, can we?"
Scratching his head vigorously, Brother Hu asked helplessly.
Damn it, these kinds of brain-wracking problems are really not for me!
"Since we've encountered it, we naturally can't stand idly by, but this method still needs to be discussed." Wang Yu said slowly, then turned his gaze to Feng Daochun.
"Old Feng, I have a question for you now. How did you get all this inside information about Taiping Village? And even about Fang Zhongtian's instigation and scheme, who told you? I don't think Fang Zhongtian would be so foolish as to broadcast his achievements everywhere! Although he's not particularly smart."
Listening to Wang Yu's question, Feng Daochun quickly replied.
"It was Boss Zhao. Boss Zhao and his men inquired about the news everywhere and told me. Even about the matters at the Metallurgical General Plant, they told me." Feng Daochun quickly replied.
"I didn't have any clues before. Later, Boss Zhao and his men came to me and told me they had very high-level and special persuasion skills and asked me to let them try. So I entrusted them with the task, and within three days, they got the information."
Listening to Feng Daochun's words, Wang Yu's face was filled with black lines.
Boss Zhao? That bald guy with a brutish face, the leader of Jiulong Yifeng on Changhe Street?
Fighting, loan sharking, gambling, guarding premises, and other activities were all his forte. However, like Brother Hu, he chose to go straight and turn over a new leaf, and was then recruited by Wang Yu to be in charge of public relations and hospitality.
He was someone who knew how to gauge the wind and steer the rudder, and he had a very unconventional approach!
Even last time, regarding Liu Lu's loan from the Red Moon Ballroom, it was he who acted as the intermediary, and then Wang Yu paid off the debt to settle the matter.
Who would have thought they played a part in this matter as well?
However... the so-called special high-level persuasion skills? It's likely these guys threatened people into talking, right?
"How about this, after this matter is over, let's go to Taiping Village and meet them. I think we can talk to that Nie Gaocheng. Actually..."
Before Wang Yu could finish speaking, he suddenly heard a furious roar from Wu Lingling in the distance.
"Enough! You little girl, don't go too far!"