Chapter Seventeen: Side Attack

  "This other person is a very powerful leader, or rather, he's your backing!" Su Miling asked very seriously.

  Su Luo obviously didn't think that his own daughter would pinpoint the root of his difficulties so accurately, he nodded: "It can be said that way."

  "Is that all?" Su Mie Liang asked back.

  "It's not the only one, it just goes against his wishes. From now on, my days will be unusually difficult; to find another person who can help me turn things around, it would take more effort and blood than swallowing this loss here."

  Su Luo must have also weighed it for a long time, and at this moment, she accidentally said out the place of her heart's disturbance.

  "So are you his most reliable supporter? In other words, can your relationship be considered as friends?" Su Miling carefully chose her words.

  "He used to rely on me, but now that he's done this, there are two possibilities. One is that he considers me as one of his own and thinks I can take the blame for anything; the other possibility is that he intends to suppress me."

  The business and political circles have never had equal friends. Under his power, there are many people who hope to die for him and share a cup of leftover soup.

  Su Luo looked thoughtful for a moment, and some words that had been bottled up in her heart were spoken out loud, making the pros and cons seem clearer.

  "Think about the contract, you prepared the contract document and signed your name. The original contract document must have had specific requirements for imports. Then the leader came forward to mediate, took the contract document with your signature on it and went to sign the contract. Some pages in front were obviously tampered with by him."

  "Now you're not satisfied, he puts on an innocent face and shifts the blame to you for not expressing yourself clearly at first, is that right?"

  Su Luo couldn't help but think that his daughter was so clever, instantly filling in the key question, and nodded involuntarily.

  "Is this production line scrapped or is it an outdated foreign second-hand goods?" Su Miling asked.

  Su Luo nodded: "It's not scrap, the technician has tested it and it can be used, but the fact that its advanced level is not as good as our original production line is true. I estimate it was discarded by a foreign factory and then renovated."

  "Will there be a major accident when that thing is installed and started, such as an explosion, blowing the factory into a big hole?"

  Su Mei Liang thought of that terrifying explosion scene in her past life, and after all, she didn't understand mechanical things, so she needed to confirm whether the explosion was related to this production line.

  Su Luo River burst out laughing: "Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? Even if it's old, it won't explode. At most, there might be operational errors that harm the workers directly operating it."

  "Are you sure?" Su Mie Liang was somewhat disappointed, the explosive power of his previous life had blown up a deep pit of about 4 to 5 meters on the ground, it wasn't a problem with the production line, whose problem was that? That despicable guy wouldn't have gone so far as to hire someone to set off explosives in public, would he?!

  "Of course it did, I have no idea what's going on in that little head of yours, thinking it would explode." Su Luo looked at her with a serious expression, and couldn't help but laugh.

  "Dad, people are just speculating! If the production line doesn't explode and destroy all evidence in time, someone might not be able to sleep at night!" Su Miling's words were laced with implication.

  Su Luo was stunned by her words: "Don't talk nonsense."

  Su Miling saw that he was listening to his own words and obviously had a premonition, so he smiled and said:

  "Hmm, I won't say anything else. It's said that the factory is now at a turning point for improvement. That person chose this time to take bribes, which may be a test or an attempt to suppress. They're testing whether you'll listen obediently; if not, they can control you! Can I ask about the potential losses from this production line?"

  Su Mei Liang nervously swallowed, her throat dry.

  "The original agreed-upon price for the high-quality production line was 12 million yuan, to be paid in three installments. But instead, they got this inferior product at the same price, and the down payment alone is enough to cover the entire value. After deducting various costs, he can still get his hands on at least 3 million yuan."

  Su Luo obviously understood the cat's trick better.

  Su Mei Liang was shocked, she remembered that in 2002, the average salary of civil servants in Dayong City did not exceed 1,800 yuan. For a profit of 3 million, it's entirely possible to risk one's life and commit crimes, because the profit is too tempting.

  "Dad, did you feel the danger?"

  "Of course I can feel it, otherwise why would I have a headache!" Su Luo Chuan reached out and pulled his daughter's hand, pulling her to the front, letting her lean against the office desk facing him, seriously sizing her up.

  This girl suddenly became sensible and made him nervous, he thought that something must have happened to make her so sensible all of a sudden.

  "Dad, you're aware of the danger in your heart, but the degree of danger is obviously underestimated."

  If this production line is put into operation in the workshop, you will be solely responsible for any future losses. Once the accounts are settled, your name will be on the contract, and after the experts have estimated the price, a large amount of unaccounted-for funds may fall on your head. When everyone pushes the wall down, it's not just a matter of losing face, you might even end up in jail.

  Even if someone protected you for a short time, you would be controlled by him for the rest of your life, serving as his money-making tool to drag down and empty this factory. He is an official, and even if he can't hold onto this position, he can use money to pave the way elsewhere and possibly get promoted.

  What about you? This is the factory where you poured your youth and dreams, so many people respect you as a leader and trust you like a brother, how can you just leave like that?

  "Dad, I'm your only daughter. I don't want any power or wealth. I just hope our family can live a peaceful and happy life."

  Su Luo had thought of such consequences, but he always had a glimmer of luck in his heart and didn't believe that person would be so ruthless. At this moment, listening to his daughter's words, which were heavy with emotion, he was moved to tears. He understood - this matter was a turning point in his fate, and if he wasn't careful, he would never be able to escape the tragic fate of being a scapegoat.

  Looking at his daughter with a sigh of emotion:

  "It's indeed true that onlookers see more clearly. No matter what, I have to take responsibility for the factory and for you mother and daughter. This loss is something your father really can't bear."

  He was well aware that politicians often used the tactic of burning bridges, and since they would eventually have to tear their faces apart anyway, it was better to resist at this moment, and at worst, they could retreat with dignity.

  "Alright, that's the end of our conversation for today. Not a word to mom or anyone else, got it?" Su Luo cautioned carefully.

  "Dad, I'm not a fool! You should be more cautious when doing things, don't get outsmarted. I think this is the biggest hurdle our family faces. Even if we really offend him and lose power, as long as we're all right, it's no big deal, we can just start over somewhere else. Doing business in Nanjiang City would be less stressful."

  Su Mi Liang smiled and comforted her father.

  Digression

  What kind of crisis has Su Mu fallen into? Can Su Mie Liang, who was reborn, change his father's fate?