Chapter 43

In front of the stone tower, Sun Xiao and others gathered together. Their faces were stiff, as if they were trying hard to suppress their anger and not show it.

Feng Ge's face was even more filled with anger. He tried to rush forward several times but was held back by the bald middle-aged man, Uncle Lin, who kept him from being too impulsive.

Two empty wine bottles lay quietly on the ground, still emitting a faint aroma of wine.

Facing the group, three people stood. Two of them were tall, muscular white men, dressed in black suits, black shirts, and black trousers, looking like bodyguards with a haughty demeanor. They stood on either side, protecting a short middle-aged man.

This middle-aged man was short and stout, with thinning hair styled into a large backhead, small eyes, a flat nose, thin lips, and a large face. He was dressed in a suit and looked like a social elite, but his appearance was repulsive.

The short, fat, and short-statured middle-aged man looked at the wine bottles on the ground and said with a forced smile, "Uncle Lin, smoking and drinking are prohibited in the work area. This is a clear rule of our Lingzhi Company. You are knowingly breaking the rules!"

Uncle Lin's face was stern as he replied stiffly, "Supervisor Park, it's already past quitting time. Drinking here doesn't count as breaking the rules, does it? Although the Shita area is now part of our maintenance department's work area, it's also a free tourist area after work hours."

"Exactly, exactly," Feng Ge chimed in with a smile. "Supervisor Park, you always supervise our work diligently. As you can see, none of us have violated any rules during working hours."

Supervisor Park was taken aback, and a wave of anger surged on his round face. Feng Ge's words were clearly a jab at him. Since taking over the supervision of the Luoshan Tower maintenance work, he had never come in the afternoon. In such hot weather, it would be beneath him to stay with these lowly workers.

However, he could not admit this, or he would be slapping his own face.

His gaze shifted, and Supervisor Park sniffed lightly, his expression changing. His eyes immediately became sharp as he pointed at the wine bottles and shouted angrily, "Where did these two bottles of wine come from? Speak!"

"These two bottles of wine?" Uncle Lin was taken aback and immediately said, "I bought them."

"You bought them?" Supervisor Park sneered, his voice sharp. "A century-old Moonlight Vintage, can you afford it, Lin Xiaobin?"

"Speak! Where did you steal these two bottles of wine from? Did you steal them from tourists?" Supervisor Park's lips moved, and he roared, spittle flying. "Do you know the price of these two bottles of Moonlight Vintage? One bottle costs 100,000 credit points. You... you have disgraced Lingzhi Company."

Supervisor Park was so angry that his lungs almost burst. Of course, he was not angry about the theft of the wine or the company's reputation. It was because he himself had only tasted the Moonlight Vintage once, and only a small cup at that. Yet, these lowly workers had drunk two whole bottles, which was a waste of such a fine drink.

"You are breaking the law, breaking the law! If the tourists who lost the wine report it, and it is investigated, Lingzhi Company's reputation will plummet. You thieves!"

"Heaven! My subordinates are a bunch of thieves, a group of criminals!" Supervisor Park covered his face and groaned.

Uncle Lin and others' faces changed dramatically. They did not expect that in Supervisor Park's mouth, they would become thieves. Moreover, the wine was a century-old Moonlight Vintage, worth 100,000 credit points per bottle?

What kind of interstellar joke is this!

Realizing the severity of the situation, a few people in the group began to hesitate, opening their mouths to say that these two bottles of wine were brought by Sun Yan and had nothing to do with them.

Seeing this, Feng Ge suddenly shouted, "Supervisor Park, I took these two bottles of wine from a tourist, and it has nothing to do with everyone else. I will take full responsibility for everything."

As he spoke, Feng Ge's eyes turned red, and he glared fiercely at the others, making them lower their heads in shame.

"Oh, it was you, Feng Xing?" Supervisor Park's face showed a look of contempt. "I doubt it. I know very well who among you has the ability to do this." His eyes shifted to Sun Xiao, and he said with a forced smile, "Sun Xiao, I'm not wrong, are you? I think these two bottles of wine are your doing."

Sun Xiao scratched his ear and shrugged indifferently. "If Supervisor Park says so, then it is. The wine has already been drunk, and reporting it would harm the company's reputation. Please handle it discreetly, and I will take full responsibility."

Feng Xing said urgently, "Brother Sun, it was clearly me..."

"Alright, Xiao Feng," Sun Xiao waved his hand.

Usually, Sun Xiao was always smiling, with messy long hair, a scruffy beard, and a thin frame, looking like he had no sense of responsibility. When he truly put on a serious face, he had a rebellious charm that was hard to argue with.

Feng Xing was momentarily speechless and could not continue.

"Sun Xiao! I knew it was you," Supervisor Park's voice was shrill, his neck stretched out. "You, the scum of society, from the first day you joined our maintenance team, I knew you would corrupt the whole group."

Sun Xiao sneered, "Supervisor Park, you're exaggerating. When I joined the maintenance team, you hadn't even taken up your position. Did you have a premonition then?"

"You..."

Supervisor Park's eyes bulged, then he sneered. "Alright, Sun Xiao, I won't argue with you. Stealing wine today is too serious, and I can't cover it up. For the sake of Lingzhi Company's reputation, I will handle it discreetly. Now, get out!"

"Dad, what's wrong?"

Sun Yan walked over, frowning at Supervisor Park, his eyes cold. This short, fat, and short-statured middle-aged man was truly capable of twisting the truth. The two bottles of wine he had bought were now said to be stolen.

"Oh, this boy is your son?" Supervisor Park looked at Sun Yan and shook his head, tsking. "Just like father, just like son. He looks like a useless lowlife. Blood is indeed a scary thing."

"Say that again, you bastard!" Sun Yan's voice was icy, his fists clenched, and his inner energy stirred. He could endure others' insults to himself, but he would not tolerate insults to his father.

"A Yan, don't be impulsive," Sun Xiao patted his shoulder and said softly. "It doesn't matter for us, but we can't cause trouble for Uncle Lin and the others."

"Dad..." Sun Yan gritted his teeth and finally unclenched his fists.

Looking at Supervisor Park, Sun Xiao said, "Supervisor Park, I will resign voluntarily and won't ask for this month's salary. I hope you can handle it discreetly."

"Hmph! Good for you," Supervisor Park raised his head and waved his hand, like shooing away a fly. "Now, get out immediately! I won't hold a grudge. The wine theft will be considered as nothing."

You fat, short, and ugly old dog! Sun Yan's anger burned fiercely, but he had to suppress it. Uncle Lin and Feng Ge were his elders who had taken care of him since childhood, and he could not let them be implicated.

Thud!

Sun Xiao suddenly collapsed on the ground, his body curled up, trembling, his hands tightly pressing his right rib, and large beads of cold sweat rolling down his face. Painful groans escaped his lips.

"Dad, what's wrong?" Sun Yan was shocked.

"Trouble, his condition must have worsened."

"A Yan, quickly, take your father to the hospital."

"Yes, yes. Hurry, don't delay."

The group quickly gathered around, helping Sun Xiao up, and Sun Yan, in a panic, carried his father and ran off, disappearing at the end of the road.

"Wait, what are you doing?"

Uncle Lin, Feng Xing, and others also wanted to follow, but were stopped by Supervisor Park. They glared at him angrily.

Supervisor Park combed his thinning hair and said calmly, "Tonight, you all will work overtime. In a while, our company's President Zhang and Mr. Li from Yulong Corporation will come to inspect the stone tower. They are both important figures, so pay attention and don't slack off."

Seeing the unwilling looks on Uncle Lin and others' faces, Supervisor Park said coldly, "Overtime pay will be tripled. If anyone is unwilling, they can follow Sun Xiao and not come to work tomorrow. Uncle Lin, you are a veteran of the maintenance team, so you should set a good example."

Uncle Lin held his breath and said, "Don't worry, Supervisor Park, we have never let you down."

"Good," Supervisor Park smiled and said warmly, "We have worked together for so long. You should know my character. I am always reasonable. As long as you don't let me down at critical moments, I won't let you down either."

Nonsense! This flatterer! The group cursed in their hearts but could do nothing. They could only pick up their toolboxes and head towards the massive stone tower.

A moment later, after Uncle Lin and others resumed work, the maintenance workers worked in an orderly manner. Supervisor Park led two people to the stone tower.

One was a young man, the other an old man.

The young man was robust, with a square face, a high nose, and sharp eyes. Uncle Lin and others recognized him as Zhang Yong, the general manager of Lingzhi Company.

The old man beside Zhang Yong had white hair and a vigorous spirit, presumably Mr. Li from the headquarters.

Supervisor Park led the way, his demeanor completely different from before. He smiled broadly and flattered the two, constantly introducing the history of the Luoshan Stone Tower. It was unclear how long he had prepared beforehand.

"Mr. Li, President Zhang, these are the employees of our maintenance team. They are all working overtime voluntarily to repair the Luoshan Stone Tower, living up to the expectations of the headquarters!" Supervisor Park's tone was almost dripping with honey.

President Zhang and the old man, Mr. Li, looked around and nodded frequently, giving high praise to Supervisor Park's work. Supervisor Park was so pleased that his eyes, nose, and mouth were all squished together, like a blooming chrysanthemum.

Looking around, President Zhang saw Feng Xing squatting and working diligently, patted his shoulder, and asked, "You are Feng Xing, right?"

Feng Xing was taken aback, his heart racing. How did the company president know his name? He quickly stood up and said nervously, "Yes, President Zhang."

"Good," President Zhang nodded, his expression kind, and asked, "Where is Mr. Sun Xiao from your maintenance team? I haven't seen him."

Sun Xiao... Mr.?

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