Chapter 79: Room 401, Morningstar Hotel

"Alright! I'll go back and smooth out the accounts now. Just wait for my notification, then watch for action." After listening to Wu Ya's instructions, A Lan nodded fiercely. Then she turned, striding out of the hotel with the lightest steps she had taken in nearly three years. The whole way, she felt relaxed and carefree.

At last.

The enormous weight that had pressed on her heart for three whole years was about to be lifted! Heaven had opened its eyes. In her time of torment, Wu Ya had been sent to her! How was this young man so pleasing to the eye?

"Heh, Mo Xiao. I told you, one day you would face retribution! Now, your reckoning has begun! I wonder, when you lash out in desperation, only to realize you have nowhere left to bite, what will you think? Will you go mad? Or will you completely collapse? I honestly can't wait to see the look on your face!"

A Lan's face was radiant with a long-lost smile. The pent-up resentment, the years of psychological torment—soon, it would all be settled. The anger and humiliation Mo Xiao had brought her would soon be washed away. And the price would be her own self-destructive downfall!

As the saying goes: those who do evil will ultimately destroy themselves. Of all her mistakes, the greatest was her impatience. Because she was impatient, she refused to wait. Eager to reach her goal, she didn’t hesitate to offend Wu Ya. Little did she know, she had kicked hard against a steel wall! She had finally laid the foundation for her own ruin!

"Heh, who would have thought that this trip to purchase equipment would turn into a battle to clean house for someone else! Lan Yaoming, I wonder how you’ll thank me when the time comes? And how guilty you'll feel, apologizing for your attitude tonight?"

Through the large window, Wu Ya watched A Lan gradually disappear into the distance. The corner of his mouth curled into a faint smile. Everything was ready, only the east wind was missing.

Once the real reason why Accountant Mo targeted him was revealed, Wu Ya had immediately formed a plan in his mind.

Catch them in the act. Catch them both.

With only A Lan's testimony and the account book she held, the shock to Lan Yaoming would not be enough. If Accountant Mo argued cleverly, he would soon become half-believing, half-doubting. So, hard evidence was needed! Only ironclad proof placed before him would snuff out any hope he had for Accountant Mo.

The next day quickly arrived.

Grand Vision Equipment Manufacturing Plant was still the same as usual.

In the calm before the storm, life was barely moving forward.

"Sigh~ I wonder when these idle days will end?" The people in the technical department had all become free. The factory’s recent focus was entirely on the third assembly line. Now that it was fully adjusted, they suddenly had nothing to do. All three lines were stalled! The next production plans couldn't even continue. In fact, it was impossible to continue, because there was no money.

"When will it end? Old Yang, I’m afraid the end is coming very soon!" A middle-aged man spoke to Old Yang, his face tinged with melancholy and a hint of unwillingness.

"Coming soon? Old Xing, do you mean the factory has a big buyer again? But, how come I haven't heard anything? Such big news should be known by everyone, right?" Old Yang looked at Old Xing in surprise, not catching the true meaning in his words.

"Heh, you really have let your technical mind get the better of you! What I'm talking about is the end—the factory is about to close down! When the factory closes, everything’s over. Naturally, that's the end! Do you understand?" Old Xing turned to look at Old Yang, his face dark as storm clouds.

They were both veteran employees. They had watched Grand Vision rise step by step to its current state! The factory had once been full of drive and bustling with energy. Everyone worked toward the common goal...

To build the strongest equipment manufacturing plant within a hundred miles.

They had poured their hearts and souls into the work, sacrificing sleep and rest. With constant research, constant innovation, Grand Vision's products had been ranked number one for eight years—whether in technology, sales, or after-sales service. The reputation was unmatched by any other factory!

But.

Ever since the boss's wife retired to become a homemaker, the situation within the factory began to change. Showiness and rivalry became increasingly prevalent. The once keen work ethic disappeared with the wind. People started living day to day, just going through the motions.

But even so, it was nothing.

With Grand Vision's foundation, they could have survived for years more! But with the arrival of Mo Xiao, disaster struck in full force! The factory suddenly began spiraling into the abyss at an accelerated pace! Now, operations had ground to a halt, and every step was a struggle.

Yesterday, a buyer had finally appeared, giving everyone hope. But after just one dinner, everything was over! Factory director Lan Yaoming personally killed the last lifeline! With such an ending, what else could await but closure?

"The factory is about to close? Who told you that? Don't believe rumors and disrupt morale!" Old Yang, with his technical background, had once been the backbone of a state-owned enterprise. Unfortunately, such technically gifted people often lacked flexibility. Any storm or change seemed like a passing cloud to them. They didn’t care, didn’t pay attention, and sometimes, didn’t even understand!

Just like now, the entire factory knew disaster was looming. Only Old Yang was still in his own little world, oblivious to the turmoil outside.

"Disrupt morale? I think you're the only one left with nerves of steel in the whole factory! I'm telling you, Old Yang, hurry up and find another job! If you don't secure a backup plan, you'll be too late when the factory goes bankrupt. We have families to support; there's no time to wait for reemployment!"

Old Xing shot him a look but still tried to persuade him patiently.

"This... what’s the reason? Is it just because Mo Xiao egged on Director Lan to drive Wu Ya away?"

Old Yang may not have understood the world, but he wasn’t unaware of events. He and Old Xing, as the main and deputy managers of the technical department, had both attended last night's dinner.

"Nonsense! Any fool could see that Wu Ya wasn’t part of any fraud gang! He came with money to buy equipment! But Director Lan, blinded by Mo Xiao, chased away a godsend! With our current cash flow problems, barely able to pay wages, how much longer can we hold on?"

Old Xing spoke with deep pain. It was a pity the factory would be ruined by a woman!

While they brooded in gloom, A Lan, after balancing the accounts, made a phone call.

"Tonight, Morning Star Hotel Room 401!"

Morning Star Hotel Room 401.

On the other end of the line, Wu Ya's face broke into a broad smile.