mijobooks Chapter 439: Learning from the Lesson
Chapter 439: Learning from the Lesson
After Nan Hui and her team left after collecting the documents, Wu Anbo saw that almost all of the company's senior executives had arrived, so he decided to hold a meeting at the construction site canteen.
Wu Anbo asked in a completely emotionless tone, "Jie Changhong, you're the project manager. This happened under your jurisdiction, and now that things have come to this, what do you think I should do?"
Jie Changhong was Wu Anbo's confidant and key business personnel; otherwise, he wouldn't have been assigned to be the project manager. This project was expected to bring Pujiang Construction 44 million yuan in revenue, and it would be pure profit. The key point was that as long as the building was successfully completed, Pujiang Construction's brand would be firmly established, and it would become a prestigious name in the domestic construction industry.
But judging from the current situation, it's in jeopardy!
Although Guangda Real Estate had settled progress payments according to the construction schedule in the early stages, if the general contractor qualification is cancelled, then the profits will be lost. What's worse, Pujiang Construction will become a laughing stock in the industry because of this.
At this moment, Wu Anbo felt like killing Xie Changhong. For the sake of the company's interests, he wouldn't mind making a painful but necessary sacrifice.
However, many people couldn't understand why Guangda Real Estate would cancel the cooperation over such a trivial matter. Wasn't that making a mountain out of a molehill?
Xie Changhong felt like he was sitting on a bed of needles, unsure whether to stand or sit. He never expected that such a small matter would escalate to this point.
In his view, all he needed to do was ensure the progress and quality of the project. Eating and drinking were inevitable, as was the case in every industry. Besides, the canteen manager, Xu Fuchun, was his wife's cousin, and he often sent things to his family. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been assigned this job. He just didn't expect this guy to be so outrageous. Now, he's all doomed.
After hesitating for a while, Jie Changhong said, "First, fire Xu Fuchun, the person in charge of the canteen, and then ask the company to arrange someone to manage the canteen and restore the canteen's food standards."
Then he just stared at Wu Anbo without saying a word.
Wu Anbo looked at him with a gloomy face and asked, "Is it over?"
Xie Changhong glanced at the group of people in the company, then at Wu Anbo's face, and quickly added, "This incident was caused by my poor management. I request that the company discipline me!"
At this point, Liu Jianshe, a senior executive in charge of internal management, spoke up: "I suggest that the company's management intervene and audit all accounts related to the project. How can such a big problem be solved with just a disciplinary action?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Changhong quickly looked pleadingly at Wu Anbo, hoping he would speak up for him. He knew best whether his own actions were clean or not, and if they were to investigate, they would surely find out the truth!
Unexpectedly, Wu Anbo, who had always been outwardly friendly but inwardly at odds with Liu Jianshe, actually agreed to Liu Jianshe's proposal.
"I agree with Secretary Liu's opinion to have the company's JW stationed at the project site for review. If we cannot give Guangda Real Estate a result as soon as possible, and if the other party really terminates the cooperation, we will all be sinners against Pujiang Construction."
Wu Anbo is clear-headed when it comes to matters of principle. If Pujiang Construction can continue to cooperate with Guangda Real Estate with their understanding, it will remain a prestigious brand in the industry and he himself will not be greatly affected. He might even be able to move up the ladder in the future. However, if the cooperation between the two parties is terminated in order to protect Xie Changhong, it will be a complete failure and that would be too much of a loss.
Once this score was settled, Xie Changhong's fate was sealed.
On the morning of the third day, Wu Anbo and Liu Jianshe, along with several senior executives of the company, went to Guangda Real Estate to inform Nan Hui of the results of the investigation.
After waiting in the conference room for a while, the group met Nan Hui.
The group immediately stood up.
Wu Anbo took the initiative to say, "President Nan, we're here to inform you of the results of our internal investigation."
Nan Hui remained silent, waiting quietly for Wu Anbo's next words.
Upon seeing this, Wu Anbo continued, "According to preliminary investigations, the project manager, Jie Changhong, is suspected of dereliction of duty and illegal activities and is currently under investigation. Once the evidence is conclusive, he will be handed over to the judicial authorities. The former canteen manager, Xu Fuchun, is suspected of embezzlement. Our company has already reported the case to the police, and he should be arrested soon."
Regarding the embezzlement of workers' meal subsidies by these two individuals, our company bears primary responsibility for inadequate supervision. Secretary Liu and I are the first persons responsible. We have applied to the higher authorities for disciplinary action and have voluntarily contributed three months' salary each to subsidize workers' meals. In addition, our company will compensate every worker affected by this incident, tentatively proposing to issue a supplementary meal subsidy of 300 yuan per person per month. The money was all distributed this morning, and General Manager Nan can send someone to conduct spot checks at any time.
If Mr. Nan is not satisfied with this, he can make demands of us at any time, and we will certainly comply with them if it is within our power!
After he finished speaking, he personally handed a document stamped with a large red seal to Nan Hui.
Nan Hui took it and looked at it for a moment, then said, "Wait here for a moment."
After saying that, he left the meeting room.
After returning to her office, Nan Hui informed Huang Xiaochuan of the outcome of the Pujiang Construction case.
"I understand. The other party is quite sincere, and the progress and quality are not bad. The project is nearing completion, so let's continue to cooperate! However, you need to continue to follow up. The two people directly involved must be severely punished. You need to tell me as soon as their verdict is handed down."
"Okay, Mr. Huang! I understand!"
Nan Hui then returned to the conference room.
"General Manager Wu, Secretary Liu! We accept your decision, but we will continue to follow up on this matter until the two parties involved are sentenced."
I would also like to emphasize to you both that our company's philosophy is to ensure that everyone involved receives the compensation they deserve, that is what they are entitled to, not charity from others. This includes both you and the construction workers, because you are all participants.
I hope you will learn from this experience, treat your workers well, complete the remaining work on time and with high quality, and strive for early completion!
Wu Anbo quickly responded: "President Nan, your words are more valuable than ten years of study. This incident has been a lesson for us, and we are truly ashamed! We have indeed not done enough in treating our workers. In the future, we will definitely focus on the lives of our workers and learn from you what it means to be people-oriented."
Now that the matter was resolved, Nan Hui naturally stopped putting on a stern face and acting aloof. She took the initiative to extend her hand and shake hands with Wu Anbo, Liu Jianshe, and the senior executives of Pujiang Construction, which could be considered a reconciliation.
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