Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

“Imitation?!” I exclaimed, grabbing the employee’s arm. “Tell me clearly, what’s going on?”

The employee trembled with fear and stuttered even more: "I, I went to the city to deliver goods today, and found that several stores were selling the same products as ours, and, and the prices were much lower than ours..."

My heart suddenly sank, and a surge of anger rushed to my head. Over the years, Bai Hanchuan and I have worked hard and led everyone to achieve today's achievements. These despicable villains actually want to use this method to rob us of the fruits of our labor? !

"Despicable!" Bai Hanchuan punched the table next to him, his face ashen.

Old Zhang and other employees were also filled with righteous indignation and accused those unscrupulous competitors.

"Everyone, be quiet!" I raised my voice, trying to calm myself down. "Things have already happened. The most important thing now is to figure out the situation and then find a way to solve it."

I took a deep breath and turned to look at Bai Hanchuan: "Hanchuan, go find Lawyer Wang and ask him to investigate the source of these counterfeit products as soon as possible, and then protect our rights through legal means."

"Okay, I'll go right away!" Bai Hanchuan nodded, turned around and walked out with big strides.

"Mr. Zhang, take everyone back to work first. Don't worry, we will handle this matter properly." I calmed the employees.

After everyone left, I immediately called the mysterious ally. On the other end of the phone, after listening to my story, he was silent for a moment, and said in a heavy tone: "Jinli, this matter may not be that simple, you have to be mentally prepared..."

My heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition came to my mind: "You mean..."

"According to the information I received, the one targeting you this time is a powerful industry alliance. They have long been eyeing the rapid development of your base." The mysterious ally's voice was low and solemn. "They came prepared this time. Not only will they maliciously lower prices and spread rumors to damage your market reputation and sales channels, but they will even..."

He paused, and his tone became more serious: "We may even use more despicable means to deal with you, so you must be extra careful!"

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down: "Thank you for your reminder, I will pay attention to it."

After hanging up the phone, I immediately called a meeting of the base management and told everyone the warning from the mysterious ally.

"What? They actually dared to..."

"This is too much, it's simply lawless!"

The conference room suddenly exploded, everyone was filled with indignation and anger.

"Everyone, be quiet!" I knocked on the table. "I know everyone is very angry, but at this moment, we must stay calm and not lose our composure."

I looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice, "I have contacted a public relations company, and they will help us deal with the public opinion issues. In addition, I have also invited a botanical expert to assist us, and he will help us further improve product quality and enhance market competitiveness."

"Jinli, don't worry, we will fully cooperate with you to get through this difficult time!"

“Yes, we are not afraid of them!”

Everyone expressed their opinions with determined eyes.

Looking at the faces full of trust and support, a warm current surged in my heart, and the original anxiety and uneasiness also dissipated a lot. I believe that as long as we unite as one, we will be able to overcome the difficulties in front of us!

However, I didn't know that a bigger storm was quietly approaching...

These days, I feel like a huge rock is pressing on my heart, and I can't breathe. The despicable tactics of our competitors are beyond our imagination. They not only maliciously slander us in the market, but also extend their claws to our employees.

"Jinli, Xiao Li was beaten while delivering goods in the city today. He was sent to the hospital and had several stitches!" Old Zhang ran in in a panic, his face full of anxiety.

"What?!" I suddenly felt the blood rushing to my head, and I was furious. "Did you call the police? Did you find out who did it?"

Old Zhang shook his head with a worried look on his face: "I have called the police, but... Alas, those people were too cruel. Xiao Li has not woken up yet, and I have no idea who did it."

My heart suddenly sank, and a deep feeling of powerlessness came over me. This was not the first time. A few days ago, some employees reported that they were followed and threatened on their way home from get off work, and some even received threatening phone calls with content that was unbearable to hear and outrageous!

These despicable people are so cruel to achieve their goals! I clenched my fists tightly, my nails dug deep into my flesh, but I didn't feel any pain.

"Jinli, we can't go on like this!" Bai Hanchuan's face was also terribly gloomy. "The employees are now in a panic. If this continues, the base will be disbanded sooner or later!"

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. He was right. The most important thing now was to stabilize the morale of the troops. Otherwise, all our previous efforts would be in vain!

"Hanchuan, you're right. We have to do something!" I made a prompt decision. "Notify everyone immediately and hold a general staff meeting this afternoon. I have something important to announce!"

Bai Hanchuan nodded heavily and turned to make arrangements. I swept my eyes over everyone in the office and said firmly, "Old Zhang, please go to the hospital and comfort Xiao Li for me. Tell him that the base will cover all his medical expenses and give him a consolation payment. Also, all employees of the base should go to and from work in groups during this period and pay attention to safety!"

"Okay, I'll go right away!" Old Zhang's eyes were red. He knew that Bai Hanchuan and I truly cared about every employee.

I arrived at the meeting place early for the all-staff meeting in the afternoon. Looking at the employees who came in one after another, they all had anxiety, uneasiness, and even a hint of fear on their faces, and my heart felt like being stabbed by a needle.

"Everyone..." I picked up the microphone, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly... "Everyone..." I picked up the microphone, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly, "I know that some things that have happened recently have made everyone feel uneasy and fearful. I also know that some people now have doubts about the base and the future. But I want to tell everyone that Hanchuan and I, as well as all the managers of the base, will face difficulties together with you and will never back down!" My tone was firm and my eyes swept over everyone.

"The development of the base today is inseparable from everyone's sweat and dedication. We are a real family!" Bai Hanchuan took the microphone, and his usually stern face was now full of warmth. "I guarantee with my personal integrity that I will ensure everyone's safety and give you an explanation!"

The venue was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. My eyes met those of people who were confused, worried, or expectant. I could feel their inner anxiety and hesitation, but I also saw hope and trust in their eyes.

After a moment of silence, Old Zhang was the first to stand up. His eyes were red and he said in a choked voice, "I have been with the boss and his wife for so many years. I have seen all kinds of storms. Those clowns can't scare us!"

"Yes! We are not afraid!"

"Stand by the base!"

The employees stood up one by one, their emotions were excited. The fear and anxiety in their eyes disappeared, replaced by determination and unity.

Looking at this scene, my nose was sore and my eyes were wet. People's hearts are mutual. If you treat them sincerely, they will also return your sincerity.

After the conference, Bai Hanchuan and I returned to the office. The huge stone weighing on our hearts finally disappeared, replaced by a feeling of deep emotion and responsibility. We know that the road ahead is still long, but we are no longer alone, because we have a group of partners fighting side by side!

However, this relief did not last long. In the evening of the next day, we received an unsigned letter. The letter was made up of words from newspapers, exuding a gloomy and strange atmosphere. The content of the letter, however, was like a thunderclap, exploding in our ears.

"They want to... control..." Bai Hanchuan stood up suddenly, his face ashen, and the letter paper in his hand was deformed by being squeezed.

My heart tightened, and I realized that things were far more complicated and dangerous than we had imagined. This letter, like a key, opened Pandora's box and brought us into a darker and more thrilling vortex...

As night fell, Bai Hanchuan and I stood in front of the office window, looking out at the pitch-black night, our hearts filled with worry and vigilance. The enemy was hiding in the dark, and we knew nothing about their plans. This game had just begun...

Bai Hanchuan tore the anonymous letter into pieces and threw it into the trash can. "Don't worry, Jinli, I will find out who is behind this." He turned around and tried to comfort me with his usual calmness.

I held his hand tightly, my fingertips were cold. "This letter came so strangely. Although it was said in an obscure way, the words between the lines hinted that our base had violated regulations. If it was just a competitor doing something wrong, it would be ok. But I'm worried..."

My concerns are not groundless. The base has developed rapidly in recent years, and it is inevitable that there are some areas that are not done well enough. If someone deliberately seizes on these issues to make a fuss, the consequences will be disastrous.

"Do you suspect someone is secretly investigating us?" Bai Hanchuan frowned, and a hint of sharpness flashed in his deep eyes.

I nodded, and familiar faces flashed through my mind: Old Zhang, Accountant Li, Director Wang... Could it be that there really is a traitor among us?

"Don't scare yourself yet. I will find out the truth as soon as possible." Bai Hanchuan hugged me in his arms and patted my back gently, as if he was comforting a frightened deer.

I know that the most important thing now is to stay calm and not lose my composure. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. "What do you think, could it be..."

Before I finished speaking, there was a knock on the office door. Then, a deep voice sounded outside the door: "Boss, Madam, something happened..."