The employee who had just spoken up sensed something was amiss and called Lu Fenglin to a halt again.
"Manager Lu, we haven't received any notice about changing the unloading location," the employee said.
Lu Fenglin cast a fleeting glance at the employee, his tone tinged with annoyance. "Do you think I'm lying to you?"
The employee quickly lowered his head. The yellow safety helmet on his head covered most of his face. "No, it's just..."
Lu Fenglin shot him a menacing look, his tone turning icy. "Then what are you wasting time for? The later it gets, do you think you can take the responsibility?"
Hearing this, the employee didn't dare to say another word and silently stepped aside.
Only then was Lu Fenglin satisfied. He got into the passenger seat of the big truck and directed the driver to drive it to the seaside.
As the driver carefully reversed the truck on the sandy ground, he asked Lu Fenglin in surprise, "Why are we bringing the turf to the beach?"
"We're going to hold a press conference here, so we need to lay the turf here," Lu Fenglin replied casually. Then he took out 5,000 yuan and put it on the dashboard.
"This 5,000 yuan is your hard - work bonus. Take it and distribute it among the others. You can go back after unloading the turf."
Seeing Lu Fenglin being so generous with the money, the driver didn't ask any more questions. After unloading all the turf by the sea, he drove away.
After all the big trucks had left, the workers Lu Fenglin had pre - arranged to lie in ambush nearby emerged.
Lu Fenglin kicked the rolled - up turf on the ground in disgust and instructed the workers, "All you need to do is push the turf into the sea. Each of you will get 1,000 yuan after tonight's work."
These were all laborers Lu Fenglin had recruited from the neighborhood. When they heard they could earn 1,000 yuan in one night, they all pushed the turf into the sea with all their might.
Lu Fenglin stayed there until all the turf had been pushed into the sea. The egg - yolk - like sun slowly rose above the sea level, illuminating the calm sea water.
Looking at the sea where all the turf had been pushed in with not a single piece left, a satisfied smile spread across Lu Fenglin's lips. He paid the laborers promptly.
Uncle Zhang, who had eaten the dumplings laced with sleeping pills, slept until morning. When he woke up, he found himself lying on the sofa, covered with a thick coat.
Uncle Zhang held his throbbing head and sat up straight.
The employee who had questioned Lu Fenglin last night heard the noise and walked in from outside, holding a cup of warm water in his hand. Seeing Uncle Zhang wake up, he was overjoyed.
"Uncle Zhang, you're finally awake. You slept like a log last night. I tried so hard to wake you up but couldn't, so I covered you with a thick coat."
Hearing the employee's words, Uncle Zhang gradually recalled what had happened last night.
Thinking of Lu Fenglin's crazy actions, a look of panic flashed across Uncle Zhang's face. He yanked off the coat covering him and asked anxiously, "Did Lu Fenglin do anything last night?"
Hearing Uncle Zhang's question, the employee's face turned a bit pale. He heaved a long sigh. "Manager Lu changed the location of the turf. I tried to stop him, but I couldn't."
"Manager Lu said it was arranged by the higher - ups..."
"Bullshit higher - ups' arrangement!" Uncle Zhang's heart skipped a beat, and then a storm of anger welled up in him.
Uncle Zhang got off the sofa and immediately took out his phone to call Lu Chuanbai.
Lu Chuanbai, who was having breakfast, received Uncle Zhang's call. He thought the turf had been properly arranged and said with a smile, "Uncle Zhang, you worked hard last night. I'll bring you breakfast later."
Hearing Lu Chuanbai's words, Uncle Zhang felt filled with guilt and self - reproach.
It was such a rare thing for Lu Chuanbai to entrust him with a task, but he had messed it up!
How could he face Lu Chuanbai now?
Even though Uncle Zhang was so ashamed that he wanted to dig a hole and hide, he still had to tell Lu Chuanbai everything in detail.
"General Manager Lu, I'm afraid I've let you down..." Uncle Zhang's voice was full of self - reproach.
"Last night, Lu Fenglin showed unwarranted kindness and drugged my midnight snack. I never suspected a thing and ended up falling for it."
Hearing this, Lu Chuanbai's chopsticks dropped to the ground. His eyes were filled with disbelief.
How could this be?
Apart from him and Gao Bo, no one else knew about this. How did Lu Fenglin find out and even drug Uncle Zhang?
Hearing the noise on the other end of the phone, Uncle Zhang's self - reproach intensified. He felt as if he had lost all his integrity in his life.
"While I was unconscious, Lu Fenglin transferred the turf. He must have..." Uncle Zhang's voice grew softer and softer.
Even without Uncle Zhang finishing his sentence, Lu Chuanbai could guess what he meant.
Lu Fenglin was already a thorn in Lu Chuanbai's side. Given a chance for revenge, he would surely destroy all the truckloads of turf!
Lu Chuanbai quickly put on his coat while comforting Uncle Zhang, "Uncle Zhang, don't be too guilty. I'll go there right away. There must be a way out."
Lu Chuanbai was not only comforting Uncle Zhang but also trying to comfort himself.
Even though the hope of retrieving the turf was almost nil, he would never give up until the last moment!
Xu Qingqing, who had just taken the fried eggs out of the kitchen, saw Lu Chuanbai hurriedly putting on his shoes. She thought something had happened.
"What's going on? What has got you in such a hurry?"
"Don't even mention it," Lu Chuanbai said, his voice tinged with annoyance and anger. His expressionless face made it hard to tell what he was thinking.
"Lu Fenglin has hijacked the turf I bought for the wasteland. I need to go there immediately."
"What?" Hearing that Lu Fenglin was causing trouble again, Xu Qingqing frowned angrily and condemned Lu Fenglin.
"Lu Fenglin is going too far. There should be a limit to how much trouble he causes you!"
How could someone keep bullying others like this!
Lu Chuanbai had been very patient, but Lu Fenglin had been constantly causing trouble for him, not caring about the company's future at all.
"Do you want me to go with you?" Xu Qingqing took the scarf hanging on the hanger and helped Lu Chuanbai put it on.
"No, you stay at home and accompany the two kids."
Lu Chuanbai forced a smile, gave Xu Qingqing a gentle kiss on the forehead, and then turned to leave.
When Lu Chuanbai arrived at the wasteland, Uncle Zhang, who was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, saw him coming. His wrinkled face was full of guilt. He rubbed his hands self - reproachfully and walked up to Lu Chuanbai.
"General Manager Lu, I'm so sorry!"
Lu Chuanbai waved his hand, signaling Uncle Zhang not to say any more. He looked at the barren and rocky wasteland.
There were only four days left until the press conference. He didn't know if there was still enough time to lay the turf again.
"Uncle Zhang, this is not the time for self - reproach. Please call the turf wholesaler again and ask him to deliver more turf to us."