Episode 5 recap: Lin Qiang Exposes Hao Wei's Illegal Loan Practices
Lin Qiang's promise to reach a target of five hundred million yuan within a week was far from being met. As the deadline approached, Zheng Shuai was reluctant to follow Lin Qiang to the remote Qinglong Mountain branch. He urged Lin Qiang to accept Zhu Feng Shan's suggestion and become the deputy manager of the central branch in the financial district.
Lin Qiang was still undecided. The central branch in the financial district had high annual targets, requiring them to attract fifteen million yuan in deposits and secure ten new clients. This daunting task made Lin Qiang hesitant. Lin Xiao Zao, Xiao Xiao, and others were sleepless, unwilling to see Lin Qiang and Zheng Shuai leave. They also didn't want Zhang Jia Ming to become the deputy manager, but they couldn't secure the three hundred million yuan in deposits within a day. They were desperate and at their wit's end. Zhang Jia Ming forced Lin Xiao Zao to write a self-criticism. She read it aloud in front of everyone, filling the document with sarcasm and mockery directed at Zhang Jia Ming. Xiao Xiao and the others burst into laughter. Lin Xiao Zao even wrote a resignation letter, threatening to leave if Lin Qiang left the Longyuan branch.
Early in the morning, Lin Qiang went to a large company to attract deposits. He ran into Qian Cai, who was there for a business meeting. Qian Cai noticed Lin Qiang's determination to reach the five hundred million yuan target before the deadline. He immediately decided to add a clause to the original contract, requiring the company to deposit its money in the Longyuan branch. Lin Qiang was in a hurry to visit another company and quickly said goodbye to Qian Cai.
Qian Cai rushed after Lin Qiang, urging him to change his bad temper and stop making enemies. He promised to help transfer Lin Qiang back to the head office, but Lin Qiang refused to accept his advice, believing he was in the right. That night, Xiao Xiao, Lin Xiao Zao, and others went to find Lin Qiang, all wanting to help him. They lacked a good solution, and Lin Qiang told them to showcase their culinary skills the next day.
Zhu Feng Shan called a meeting of all branch managers to discuss Lin Qiang's future. Zheng Shuai, accompanied by Xiao Xiao and Lin Xiao Zao, went to the head office's cafeteria kitchen. They prepared two types of steamed fish and presented them to the attending managers, hoping to make a final appeal for Lin Qiang.
Hao Wei pretended to acknowledge Lin Qiang's work achievements, but then listed his flaws, accusing him of having a bad attitude and engaging in factionalism. He suggested transferring Lin Qiang to the Qinglong Mountain branch. Lin Qiang admitted to only reaching two hundred million yuan, failing to meet the five hundred million yuan target. He then brought out a document from the head office, stating that achieving the same expected return on asset business was equivalent to fulfilling the commitment. Lin Qiang invited all the managers to the meeting room to taste the fish prepared by Zheng Shuai and the others.
**Zhu Feng Shan tasted the Korean mackerel and found it tastier. Others agreed. Lin Qiang explained that both types of mackerel came from the same waters, but Korean fishing vessels had liquid nitrogen cooling equipment, allowing them to quickly chill the fish after catching them. Domestic fishing vessels lacked this technology, resulting in a significantly less flavorful mackerel. The price difference was more than double. Lin Qiang wanted to secure a loan for the deep-sea fishing industry to purchase liquid nitrogen cooling equipment and also requested a five hundred million yuan fund from the head office to upgrade the industry's technology. He decided to implement this project at the Longyuan branch. Zhu Feng Shan praised Lin Qiang's idea, and other managers extended olive branches to him.
Hao Wei was unaware of Lin Qiang's actions. He questioned Lin Qiang's deep-sea fishing loan project. Lin Qiang publicly exposed Hao Wei's loan to Qianlong Fisheries, which had been used for money laundering. Lin Qiang also accused the Longyuan branch of long-standing unfair bonus distribution. Hao Wei was furious.
Zhu Feng Shan publicly announced that Lin Qiang would remain at the Longyuan branch. Hao Wei and Zhang Jia Ming were ordered to submit self-examination reports. Zheng Shuai, Xiao Xiao, and others witnessed this scene and cheered with joy.
The next morning, Lin Qiang, Zheng Shuai, and Xiao Xiao arrived at work, laughing and chatting. Hao Wei and Zhang Jia Ming were already waiting. Hao Wei promised to return the wrongly distributed bonus and apologized lightly.
The head office sent Qian Cai to the Longyuan branch to investigate. Qian Cai called Hao Wei and Lin Qiang to his office and pointed out their respective problems. Hao Wei left hurriedly, claiming he needed to go to the hospital for a heart checkup.
Qian Cai persuaded Lin Qiang to return to the head office, even using his wife as leverage. Lin Qiang agreed to consider it. Luo Sha sent Zheng Shuai a box full of sexy underwear. Lin Xiao Zao accidentally opened the package, and the news quickly spread throughout the Longyuan branch. Xiao Xiao, Lin Xiao Zao, and others giggled when they saw Zheng Shuai. Zheng Shuai was distraught when he saw the box of underwear and asked Lin Qiang for help. Lin Qiang encouraged him to be with Luo Sha, leaving Zheng Shuai speechless.
Zhang Jia Ming took a leave of absence due to a stomach ulcer. Lin Qiang visited him with gifts. Zhang Jia Ming had a son and a daughter, and his eldest daughter had autism. He confided in Lin Qiang about his family's difficulties. Lin Qiang inquired about the large expense reimbursement slips, and Zhang Jia Ming admitted to submitting them on Hao Wei's behalf. Hao Wei had helped him in the past, and he couldn't repay his kindness.
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