11: Really apologized?

General Manager Shi really didn't expect things to turn out this way.

In his opinion, he had merely dismissed an ordinary chef, and that chef's family had no connections whatsoever.

As for why he dismissed him, the reason was simple: one of his relatives wanted that job.

Don't underestimate a job like this; people still fight for it.

Since that relative wanted the job, it naturally went to the relative.

General Manager Shi directly found an excuse to dismiss Liu Fusheng; he had done this countless times before, and it had never been a problem.

Similarly, for the Court, since this job had already been outsourced, as long as the food was fine and hygienic, anyone could do it.

Something that should have been completely uneventful, who would have thought it would turn out like this now!

What to do? Does he really have to go back and apologize? But he had just said harsh words, declaring he would never give him a single cent.

But if he doesn't apologize, what then? Director Fan had made it very clear.

If General Manager Shi couldn't solve the problem, he would be the one getting solved.

Lawyer Liu, from the legal department behind him, was a bit puzzled; General Manager Shi had just been fine, making all sorts of threats about fighting this lawsuit to the end.

He had also said he would find connections to win the lawsuit, but now, after taking a phone call, he was just standing there in a daze, his face not looking too good.

However, checking the time, Lawyer Liu still spoke up: "General Manager Shi, if we're going to sue, we should hurry to the Court, otherwise we'll have to wait until the afternoon…"

But before he could finish speaking, he was directly interrupted by General Manager Shi.

"Sue what? When did I ever say I wanted to sue? You go back now and apologize properly to that Liu Fusheng, and ask him how much money he wants!"

"Uh… huh?" Lawyer Liu was instantly stunned, his face filled with disbelief: "General Manager Shi, you want me to go back, go back and apologize properly to Liu Fusheng? And ask him how much money he wants?"

"Yes, is there a problem?" General Manager Shi said with a dark face.

There was no way he would go in to apologize; he was, after all, a prominent figure in Fengxian County, and having just said such words, he couldn't possibly go back on them himself.

That Liu Fusheng merely wanted money, and if he gave him some money, wouldn't the problem be solved?

So, it was better to let Lawyer Liu handle it.

"But General Manager Shi, you just said…"

Mid-sentence, Lawyer Liu saw General Manager Shi's expression and immediately changed his words: "General Manager Shi, I'll go now. If the other party makes demands, how much money can I agree to directly?"

Lawyer Liu wasn't stupid; if he was sent to negotiate, he certainly needed some authority.

General Manager Shi thought for a moment and said: "The other party previously sued for over 110,000, just negotiate based on that figure. As long as it's less than 110,000, you can agree to it."

"If he wants to come back and continue working, that's fine too. In short, make sure the other party and the Court resolve this matter, understand?"

"Hurry up and go, I'll wait for you outside. This matter cannot be delayed."

Although filled with incomprehension, Lawyer Liu still nodded, indicating he understood, and then walked directly into the Arbitration Committee.

Inside the arbitration room, Liu Fusheng had just signed the document and was asking Tang Cuitong questions.

"So, that means if the other party is not satisfied, they can sue in the Court, and I won't get my money right now, correct?" Liu Fusheng asked.

Tang Cuitong also said helplessly: "Liu, you see, I just explained it very clearly, and you've also hired a lawyer. This is normal procedure."

"Similarly, if you are not satisfied with this ruling, you can also sue. This is a right granted to everyone by law, and it is equal. You can't say that if you are dissatisfied you can sue, but if others are dissatisfied they just have to endure it."

Liu Fusheng sighed: "Alas, why is it so difficult for us ordinary people to protect our rights…"

Tang Cuitong didn't know what to say. The difficulty in protecting rights was the current reality; she had seen too much of it at the Arbitration Committee.

Just then, the door to the arbitration room was pushed open again.

Tang Cuitong turned her head and saw that it was Lawyer Liu from General Manager Shi's legal department, who had been there earlier.

"Do you need something else? Are you here to sign for the arbitration result?" Tang Cuitong asked.

Lawyer Liu quickly said: "No, no, I won't be taking the arbitration result. It's like this, Liu, General Manager Shi was a bit upset just now, and his words were a bit…"

"Now he specifically sent me back to apologize to you. This matter was indeed our company's mistake; we shouldn't have dismissed you."

Uh… huh?

Liu Fusheng was instantly stunned, a bit bewildered. This person… this person actually came to apologize?

Tang Cuitong was equally bewildered. What was going on now? Had the sun risen from the west?

Someone like General Manager Shi actually apologizing?

Seeing that Liu Fusheng hadn't spoken, Lawyer Liu spoke again: "Liu, actually, this wasn't a big problem to begin with; it might just be some misunderstanding in between."

"However, the company was indeed in the wrong. You can directly say how much money you want, and we can discuss it thoroughly."

Hearing this, Liu Fusheng looked at Zhou Yun; it was exactly as Lawyer Zhou had said!

He had said that the other party would proactively come to apologize and would even beg him to take money. At the time, he thought Lawyer Zhou was talking nonsense.

But now, the other party really came to apologize proactively!

Without another word, Liu Fusheng directly said: "You don't need to talk to me; just talk to Lawyer Zhou. I'll listen to Lawyer Zhou for everything."

Listen to Lawyer Zhou for everything?

Lawyer Liu said with a bit of puzzlement: "But Liu, you are the party involved. How can you listen to the lawyer for everything? You should be the one to decide."

However, no matter what he said, Liu Fusheng simply ignored him. By now, even a fool would know that this lawyer was capable, so he definitely had to listen to him.

Tang Cuitong was about to leave, but now she stayed.

One could only say that gossiping was human nature, no matter who it was.

Zhou Yun, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.

"You're Lawyer Liu, right? Don't talk about conditions yet. First, call your General Manager Shi in. If it's an apology, there should be some sincerity, right?"

"Who was doing the cursing before? It was your General Manager Shi, right? So why is he hiding behind now when it's time to apologize? What does this mean? This clearly shows no sincerity!"

At this point, Zhou Yun looked at Liu Fusheng and his son: "Isn't that right? First, there was cursing and threatening, and now sending one person over to apologize is enough?"

Liu Yonghua nodded upon hearing this: "Lawyer Zhou is right. Don't say anything else for now; first, let your General Manager Shi come and apologize himself!"

Lawyer Liu said with some helplessness: "Lawyer Zhou, this… this isn't necessary, is it? Our General Manager Shi is very sincere. We can discuss how much to compensate."

"And Liu, if you want to come back and continue working, the company has absolutely no problem with that!"

Zhou Yun smiled upon hearing this: "Don't talk about sincerity. If you were truly sincere, we wouldn't be discussing money here. Who knows if you'll secretly record it and then report us for extortion?"

"I'm not making this up; discussing money privately can easily be deemed extortion."

"You go back. Let General Manager Shi come himself. If he doesn't come, we cannot agree to this."

Lawyer Liu was truly racking his brains, but it was useless. No matter what he said, Zhou Yun only had that one sentence.

Finally, Lawyer Liu also became a bit angry: "Liu, let me make it clear to you, our General Manager Shi is not coming. It's a rare opportunity now, don't end up getting nothing."

Liu Fusheng was a bit swayed upon hearing this and wanted to say something, but Zhou Yun directly smiled: "Alright, then you can leave."

Since the other party came to apologize, it meant that the Court had already started to exert pressure. He really didn't believe that General Manager Shi would be so stubborn.

In this matter, the Court was his daddy!

Lawyer Liu had no choice but to walk out of the arbitration room to make a phone call. He had figured it out; with this Lawyer Zhou here, there was no way to negotiate conditions.

Seeing Lawyer Liu leave, Liu Fusheng said: "Lawyer Zhou, if we do this, will the other party…"

Zhou Yun smiled: "It's just negotiation tactics. Don't be intimidated by the other party. You must remember, now the other party is begging us, not giving us an opportunity."

"We are now in control!"