“So what you’re saying is, the company’s actual finances differ from its funds in the books by 2.8 billion dollars, is that right?” Raymond asked calmly.
Mr. Wesley hurriedly answered, “Yes, that’s it.”
“That has to do with the company itself. Why should we work ourselves up into a frenzy when the company hasn’t even said anything?” Raymond replied as he smiled.
Mr. Wesley looked stunned for a moment before he hurriedly said, “But we should request Cloud Rider to submit a report and file a registration with the Bureau of Industry and Commerce regarding their financial shortage.”
“Wesley,” Raymond said as he smiled, “The higher-ups ordered this to happen.”
Raymond pointed upward as he spoke.
“So you don’t need to think about this so much. Don’t worry, nothing’s going to happen.”
Still not convinced, Wesley said, “President Lovell, this is going directly against the rules. Are we really not going to do anything?”
“Wesley, this is why you’re still a manager after so many years. I heard that you went to argue with the province branch after you failed to get the position of vice president at one of the branches last year?”
Raymond patted Wesley meaningfully on the shoulder. “That’s why we say the higher-ups can see through every person. As a manager, you should know better.”
…
“Alright, everything has been signed now.”
Jasper passed the supervisors of the state-owned enterprises a copy of the signed memorandum each as he said, “It’s finally over.”
The two supervisors gripped the memorandum in their hands and exchanged a look with each other before saying.
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