Chapter 342: The Young Master's Methods, the Great Mountain Has Gone Old
After hearing Zhou Can's words, her body trembled violently, as if struck by lightning. Then she slowly turned around and looked back to check the way into the factory.
Sure enough, I saw a handsome and tall figure.
It was her most beloved son.
At this moment, she knew that she could no longer hide anything.
"mom!"
Zhou Can ran over quickly and saw that his mother, a very strong-willed person, had tears streaming down her eyes.
"Such a big thing happened at home, why didn't you tell me?"
Zhou Can hugged his mother tightly.
He suddenly realized that after not seeing his mother for nearly three years, her temples were full of wrinkles and she had obviously lost a lot of weight.
This made Zhou Can feel extremely distressed.
"Didn't I tell you not to come back? Why don't you listen, kid?" Her voice was hoarse and filled with tears.
"You and dad took care of me when I was little, now let me take care of you when you grow old! Your son has grown up and can protect you from the wind and rain!"
Zhou Can said confidently and emotionally.
The love his parents gave him since childhood made him feel the warmth of the family and have a happy and healthy childhood. In his mind, the status of parents and family is extremely important.
Now that he is back, he will naturally do everything he can to keep this home and protect his parents.
"Son, you are very sensible, and Mom is very relieved. However, the crisis our family is facing this time is too big. If you get involved, not only will you not be able to help us, but you will also lose everything. Your father and I have discussed it a long time ago. If the factory is gone, it's gone. It doesn't matter if the villa and property are lost. At most, we can go back to our hometown in the countryside. You are an independent debtor, and you won't be affected if you don't get involved, understand?"
Mom lowered her voice and taught him what to do.
"As long as your father sees you safe and sound, and living happily with that girl named Qianqian, we will be satisfied."
It was not difficult to hear from her words that she had already made plans for the worst.
That group of people are too bad and too professional. Their parents have little education and they all started from scratch, relying on hard work, some wisdom and integrity to make a fortune. They are simply no match for these professionals who understand modern business.
Under the scheme of this group of bad guys, we were completely defeated and returned to the situation before liberation.
You may even end up in huge debt.
There are very few factories that have not borrowed from banks. They are now facing the pressure of bank loan repayment, runs on the payment of goods by the owners, and runs on the wages of workers. However, the specialty foods they produce and process are not selling well in China and cannot be quickly converted into cash.
Under multiple pressures, the middle-income families in this county collapsed and fell back into poverty overnight.
The reasons for this situation include the parents' adventurous behavior and greed, but the main reason is that the bad guys are too bad and their calculations are too professional.
Business wars have always been bloody wars without the smoke of gunpowder.
More cruel and violent than a real battlefield.
kill without spilling blood.
"Mom, don't worry, just leave this to me. Where's Dad?"
Zhou Can asked.
"Aren't these suppliers and workers blocking here to collect debts? Your dad has no choice but to go out and borrow money to pay off his debts. But after many friends learned about our family's situation, they avoided your dad and me like the plague, so we couldn't borrow any money at all. Moreover, the funding gap is very large, and borrowing 10,000 or 20,000 yuan is like a drop in the bucket, and it won't help at all."
When talking about the debts she owed, my mother's face was filled with worry.
"Hi, Jiang Wenhui, your son is back. Did he bring money with him?"
Someone recognized Zhou Can.
These suppliers are all shrewd people in society. Even if they don’t recognize Zhou Can from Yake.com, they will probably know what is going on when they see the mother and son hugging each other and the mother crying.
"I really came back with money! It is only natural for a son to pay his father's debts."
Zhou Can walked towards the crowd who were asking for debts and wages.
Looking around, there were at least a hundred people. And that wasn't all of them, some people hadn't come yet and were waiting for news.
"Hey, you're quite reasonable, young man! Your family owes me 270,000 yuan for goods, so settle my money first! I promise to leave as soon as I get the money."
A supplier in his fifties grinned.
He was the first to greet Zhou Can.
When the others heard that Zhou Can had returned with the money, they also rushed forward and demanded repayment of their debts.
"Don't worry, don't worry. My mother has the account book and it shows exactly how much money my family owes you. I will not give you a penny less. Thank you for your support and trust in my family over the years. Not only will you not be deducted from the debt, but you will also not be deducted from the interest you are owed."
Zhou Can behaved very generously and spoke in a very heroic manner.
People are all made of flesh and blood.
Playing the emotional card first and reminiscing about the past will help ease the tense relationship between the two sides.
"Young Master, what you said is very frank and makes us feel comfortable. Can you pay the money now?"
It was still the leading supplier who was talking to Zhou Can.
"After all, the payment for the goods is not a small amount. My family is selling off our property to pay off the debt. I'm sure you all have seen it. I promise you that I will pay off all the goods within seven days at the latest, and all the workers' wages within three days."
After Zhou Can finished speaking, the crowd of people who were collecting debts began to talk.
"After all this time, it turns out you're just talking a bunch of nice words! We still can't get the money!"
"We won't leave until we get the money today!"
"Maybe this kid came back to pick up his parents who ran away. Everyone, please keep a close eye on him ."
There were two or three people in the crowd making a fuss.
Zhou Can has secretly memorized these three people.
These people may be bad at heart, or they may have received bribes from that group and deliberately made things worse. Of course, it is not ruled out that they were really worried about not getting their money back, so they said those things.
"You were the loudest just now! Yes, yes, I'm talking about you, don't hide!"
Zhou Can pointed at one of the men with a rat-like look and shouted.
"What's wrong with talking loudly? I'm asking for my salary. It's legal and legitimate. I'm not afraid of anyone, even the devil ." The man saw that he couldn't escape, so he stood up with a dark face.
"Mom, what's this guy's name?"
Zhou Can ignored the man's behavior and turned to ask his mother.
"His name is He Zhiqiang. He has been in our factory for about half a year and is a new employee."
"Okay, this is the person who is misleading people here and deliberately causing trouble. We will pay him the salary last when the time comes." Zhou Can knows very well that people tend to seek benefits and avoid harm.
Only by grasping the most vital interests of these people can we make them submit.
Killing one person to warn the rest is the most commonly used method to deal with troublemakers and suppress disturbances.
"Why? Is there anything wrong with me asking for my own salary?" He Zhiqiang stiffened his neck and asked angrily.
"Look at how overbearing this young master is! I think he is deliberately using this method to scare us and make us submit. We will never compromise!"
Someone stood up to speak for He Zhiqiang.
"Yes, we must not be controlled by this kid. We must get the money today, otherwise everything we say is nonsense."
Another person voiced support.
It is difficult for one person to accomplish anything when a group of people gather to cause trouble.
It often takes two or three people to coordinate with each other to create momentum, incite the emotions of the crowd, and achieve the effect of causing trouble.
These three people again.
Zhou Can had an idea in his mind, it seemed that these people were deliberately causing trouble and stirring up trouble.
"You two, come out and take a walk too! Yes, I'm talking about you two!" Zhou Can pointed at the two people who joined in the argument.
"Mom, who are these two people?"
Zhou Can asked his mother.
"The tall one is Wei Min, and he has been working in our factory for less than five months. The other one is a supplier named Tang Xiaoli, who has been cooperating with us for three years. This time, we owe him about 110,000 yuan for the goods."
"Write down the names of these two people in the notebook as well, and put them at the end to pay them."
Zhou Can said loudly with a ruthless look on his face.
Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back.
I've already taken care of one, so it won't hurt to add two more.
"My factory has entered the liquidation process. Those who settle their bills first will definitely get the full payment or salary. As for those who settle their bills last, well, that depends on luck! Of course, my parents and I are honest people. The debts will definitely be paid off, but as for when, that's hard to say."
Zhou Can clearly threatened the three troublemakers with words in public, saying that it was unclear when they would pay him back.
Who told you to have so much fun?
"Why? Boy, can you be the master of the house?"
When the supplier Tang Xiaoli heard that Zhou Can put the account for the robbery aside for the final settlement, he immediately became angry.
One hundred and ten thousand yuan is not a small amount of money.
At this moment, Zhou Can used three people to establish his authority, and he actually calmed down the situation. No one dared to jump out and confront him blatantly. This is human nature.
Whoever takes the lead will have the debt settled last.
At that time, you can only watch others pay off their payments for goods or wages, while you have no idea how much they will pay for you.
Only a fool would do such a thing at the expense of oneself for the benefit of others.
Tang Xiaoli questioned Zhou Can in public whether he could make the decision, which hit Zhou Can's weak spot.
After all, he is just a young master, and it is difficult for him to convince others by giving orders here.
"If my son can't make the decision, then who can?"
A steady and powerful voice sounded.
I saw a man in his fifties, carrying a black shoulder bag, striding towards me.
It was Zhou Can’s father who came back to collect the debt.
Judging from his frown, collecting the money might not be easy. Let alone borrowing money. The more difficult the family is, the harder it is to borrow money.
Because the borrower is afraid that you cannot pay it back, no one is willing to lend.
"dad!"
Zhou Can saw that his father, who had always been as tall as a mountain, cold and majestic in his heart, now had a head full of white hair and a hunched back. The heavy debts at home bent his spine.
"Boss Zhou is back!"
"Director Zhou said his son could make the decision, and everyone heard it."
In an instant, everyone's emotions were aroused, and Zhou Can's position was consolidated because of his father's words.
"Director Zhou, your son just gave us a promise that all suppliers will be paid within seven days and the workers' wages will be paid within three days."
Some people have worked with him for decades and can be considered old friends.
If the food processing factory had not gone bankrupt, they would not have come to collect the debt.
Director Zhou looked at his son and cursed in his heart, thinking that this boy still had little social experience. The debt owed by the family was not a small amount, so how could he set a fixed date for repayment?
Isn't this cutting off your own retreat?
When doing business, the worst thing to do is to make final statements or do things to the extreme. You must leave yourself a way out. This is called being tactful.
"Yes, that's right, that's what I said. A man's word is his bond, and he will do what he says." Zhou Can was very tough.
This made Director Zhou and his wife so anxious that they stamped their feet.
"Everyone, everyone, you are either my partners or my workers. I will definitely give you an explanation for the money I owe you. My son just came home and doesn't know much about the situation yet. I will discuss it with him first and then give you an answer. But I'm sure you all have seen my son's determination to pay you back in a hurry. Please be patient."
How could Director Zhou dare to respond to this question?
The workers' wages have not yet been paid, let alone paying off all suppliers within seven days.
If I can’t raise the money, what can I use to pay it back?
His son was young and didn't know the limits of the situation, so he had to talk to his son behind closed doors.
"Director Zhou, we have been business partners for several years. Just now, your son wanted to settle my account with me last because of what I said. Why don't you just forget about it?"
Tang Xiaoli grabbed Director Zhou and said something nice to him.
Just now, he was the first to speak out, but who knew that Zhou Can would really dare to use a knife on him! Seeing that the payment for the goods was put aside for final settlement, he was anxious! If he couldn't collect 110,000 yuan, how could he pay the farmers back?
"You've been business partners for several years, so why are you leading the trouble? It's only natural to ask for payment for the goods. My son has already made a promise, but you're still making trouble with these two new factory employees. Let me ask you, what's your intention? I'm going to tell you something you don't want to hear, but I'm only transferring your payment to the last settlement, which is already a mercy."
Although Director Zhou has a head full of white hair and a slightly hunched back, when he shows his power, his invisible aura is like a mountain pressing down on you.
Tang Xiaoli was speechless after being scolded by him.
"Everyone, my son's decision is my decision. Whoever collects the debt honestly should have his debt settled first. Otherwise, I'm sorry for your support and trust in me! But if someone deliberately stirs up trouble like these three people, it's okay, you can make trouble. I hate such despicable people who take advantage of others' misfortunes the most, so I will settle his debt last."
Being smooth does not mean being without edge.
Director Zhou gathered a large group of people and then beat the three troublemakers to death.
The methods and intentions of the father and son are exactly the same.
"Wife, it's almost time for dinner. Buy some food and ask the chef in the kitchen to prepare a meal for everyone. They have come all the way here to collect debts and wages, we can't let them go hungry. As long as I, Zhou Qishun, still have some ability, I will entertain them well."
Look, this is the method.
Sometimes, winning people's hearts can be achieved through a very small thing.
The hand that takes from others is short-handed, and the mouth that eats from others is soft-hearted.
These people have eaten Director Zhou's food, so they will show some mercy when collecting debts and will not do anything extreme.
After all, those who eat with a bowl in their hands, then smash the bowl and curse when they put it down are still a minority.
"Boy, come with me to the office!"
Director Zhou was the first to walk into the office building.
Zhou Can followed.
The father and son walked into the factory director's office one after another, and Zhou Can closed the door.
The atmosphere is a bit weird.
This is also the first time the father and son have met in three years.
"When you were outside just now, you did everything else very well, but you shouldn't have promised them that you would pay off the debt within seven days. The factory now owes them not just a little bit of money, but more than 37 million yuan. This includes a large amount of money owed for goods, as well as money borrowed from banks to buy equipment and acquire land to expand the factory. The workers' wages are currently in arrears for about three months. There are about 120 suppliers, and some owe more than 700,000 yuan."
Zhou Can was shocked after hearing the list of debts his father reported.
More than 37 million is an absolutely huge sum of money.
No wonder even mortgaging the villa at home wasn’t enough.
It is not just not enough, it is far from enough.
"You have always been steady and cautious, haven't you? I remember the vice president of the bank came to you and offered to lend you money, but you refused. Why did you suddenly owe such a huge sum of money this time?"
In Zhou Can's impression, his father is a very cautious and steady person.
He was taught from a young age not to spend ahead of time and not to borrow other people's money to buy things he couldn't afford, especially money from the bank.
This time, the family was in huge debt, including bank loans.
How did your father’s ideas change?
"Alas! In the final analysis, it all stems from greed. The fish sees the bait but not the hook, and sees the benefit but not the harm. I have been hunting eagles all my life, but this time, an eagle pecked out my eyes."
Director Zhou sighed deeply, his heroic spirit was gone, and he looked extremely depressed.
This was also the first time he showed his weak side in front of his son.
In the past, in Zhou Can’s mind, his father had always been an omnipotent strong man.
