So that's what happened, Luo Chao lightly furrowed his brow. This issue seems quite clear now. Ruan Qing's father wants to pocket the money and play dumb, his shalessness is truly unmatched.
Luo Chao knew even better that Tengyuan Group has its own departnt store. If they want to procure any office stationery, they can simply go to the store and buy it, just like last ti. A signature is all it takes to get everything done - it's very straightforward.
Lanya did this entirely to support her friend's family business. She even inford her cousin, Ning Wanxi, relying on her cousin's relationship as the CEO. Lanya even got the finance departnt to pay Ruan Family a large advance, yet unexpectedly, it turned out to be a big trap!
If the Ruan Family's stationery factory continues to drag its feet like this, Lanya will be greatly embarrassed, and she has even implicated her cousin, making the group directors question the CEO's judgnt. Do they understand the concept of cash on delivery? Where did their intelligence go?
Lanya imagined the scene of herself and Ning Wanxi being held accountable by the directors, feeling anxious inside. That's why she called Luo Chao for help. If the Ruan Family's stationery factory can't deliver the goods, she'd have to reclaim the paynt.
Even though this paynt is only over half a million, it's a re trifle for the massive Tengyuan Group. However, the terrible impact of this incident is frightening. After all, since the establishnt of Tengyuan Group, there hasn't been an incident where a company takes the money and wants to swallow it.
"This matter seems a bit complicated," Luo Chao murmured.
Lanya nodded her little head: "Let's go and inquire first, show courtesy before force. If they play tough, you'll co into play."
Luo Chao rolled his eyes, making himself feel like a gangster.
Before them stood a two-story office building. Lanya had been here once and fortunately, her mory was good enough to find it even from afar.
Upon entering the building's main door, they didn't see any company plaques, further convincing Luo Chao that solving this matter easily would be impossible.
The backyard of the building was vacant, with an empty factory. When Lanya arrived, she frowned and said, "Last ti I ca, I clearly saw several machines producing stationery paper bags. Why aren't any visible now?"
Luo Chao glared at her: "You silly girl, don't you understand? Ruan Qing's old man tricked you. This isn't a stationery factory at all. Those machines were probably rented and returned swiftly after deceiving you."
"Let's go upstairs and see," Lanya clasped her fists in anger, furious at considering Ruan Qing a friend, only to find her father so heartless.
Luo Chao followed her, ascending the stairs from the backyard to the second floor. Upon reaching the second floor, they heard noisy commotion and the sound of mahjong.
Lanya pushed open the door from where the sounds emanated, seeing seven big n inside. All were shirtless, the room filled with dense smoke, causing Lanya to cough intensely: "Cough cough cough."
Among them, the most burly was a man with muscular flesh, sitting at the mahjong table. Upon seeing Lanya, his expression changed and he quickly stood up with a smile, greeting her: "Oh, Lanya, why did you suddenly co? You didn't even inform , your uncle."
This person was Ruan Qing's father, Ruan Tao, fawning like a smiling tiger. His six henchn ogled Lanya with lecherous glances, thinking she was truly a gem!
As Luo Chao entered the room, everyone's gaze shifted to him, noting their stocky waists and arms. Several had Cyan Dragon and White Tiger tattoos, clearly not people to provoke.
Luo Chao was at a loss on how to redeem Lanya's intelligence, for she signed a stationery contract with these street thugs. Isn't this courting trouble?
As Ruan Tao and his n watched Luo Chao warily, Lanya quickly said: "This is my bodyguard. I'm here to ask when that batch of stationery will arrive."
Ruan Tao laughed: "It should be delivered in a few days."
Lanya, biting her silver tooth, said angrily: "How many tis have you told that? Every ti I call you, you always say a few days, and those few days have turned into over three months."
"Really sorry," Ruan Tao continued to smile, though impatience flickered in his eyes, his forced smile persisting: "Every ti the order is almost complete, those machines break down, so man proposes, God disposes. But this ti, we'll definitely deliver within ten days."
Lanya knew he was stalling again and coldly said, "I want to ask why I can't see your factory's machines."
Ruan Tao shuddered slightly, montarily flustered. One of his henchn quickly smiled and said: "Our production machines were moved to another venue. This factory is too small. Our boss just acquired several new machines, and we'll give you a satisfactory answer within ten days."
These people are very cunning, and how could a young girl inexperienced in the world like Lanya outwit these crafty old hands? Luo Chao smiled, imdiately standing up, and said: "In that case, we happen to be free today. Why don't you take us to tour your new factory? If it's good, our Tengyuan Group will continue to cooperate on office stationery procurent."
Ruan Tao's complexion imdiately changed, furrowing his brow: "Who do you think you are? This isn't your place to speak. Go cool your heels elsewhere."
Luo Chao's words hit a sore spot for him, clearly indicating there was no new factory, rely bluffing. Luo Chao beca even more sure that Ruan Tao was playing a con, refusing to deliver goods, intending to swallow the advance.
Ruan Tao rented the equipnt, which passed Lanya's inspection, then quickly moved it out, costing only a few tens of thousands. Yet the advance was over half a million, earning 500,000 openly under a false pretense - no wonder he seized the opportunity, despite the illegality.
Lanya snorted coldly: "He's my assistant. I brought him here to uncover your ga."
Ruan Tao's henchn sized up Luo Chao nacingly, implying he should stay quiet or else face consequences. Luo Chao's lips curled in a mischievous smile, fearing nothing; they were rely ruffians, acting brazenly.
However, Luo Chao knew when Lanya signed the contract with this stationery factory, she only ntioned delivery ti, omitting any penalty clauses, giving Ruan Tao a loophole.
Ruan Tao had to admit feeling like a genius, preditating this trick during contract drafting and persuading his obedient daughter to convince Lanya to provide an advance.
The main reason for this predicant was Lanya's naivety and credulousness.
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