[Xie Ziming]'s face changed visibly.
It changed rapidly.
He hadn't expected to be caught so quickly with such an incisive accusation.
He hadn't even taken [Xiao Nanchen] seriously at all.
In his opinion, apart from relying on [Xia Zheng Hai], [Xiao Nanchen] had no abilities.
He was just an extreme introvert.
But now, in such a short time at work, he had caught his fraudulent behavior.
"The Gu Group's 10 billion loan was handled by you, right?!" [Xiao Nanchen] asked.
"What are you trying to say?!" [Xie Ziming]'s face was extremely ugly.
Now that [Xiao Nanchen] had evidence against him, there would be no good outcome.
So he directly tore off all pretense.
"According to the rules and regulations of Xia Bank, if you are negligent, then it would be demotion or dismissal. If you are an accomplice, then it would be..." [Xiao Nanchen] said straightforwardly, "a crime."
[Xie Ziming]'s face was extremely ugly.
He clenched his fists tightly as he stared fiercely at [Xiao Nanchen].
Given [Xiao Nanchen]'s hatred for him, he would certainly send him to the public security bureau.
This matter involved the Gu family, so the Gu family certainly wouldn't take the blame for him either. They would definitely say he was an accomplice. He didn't have any evidence to prove he was unaware of this matter, so the probability of being convicted would be very high.
[Xie Ziming] thought very far ahead.
He had calculated everything, but really hadn't expected that one day he would fall into [Xiao Nanchen]'s hands.
And so quickly too.
Before he had even taken [Xiao Nanchen] seriously, he had already been trampled under his feet.
[Xiao Nanchen] looked at [Xie Ziming]'s emotional changes coldly, and said, "I can help you."
[Xie Ziming] looked at [Xiao Nanchen] incredulously.
He said sarcastically, "You can help me?! [Xiao Nanchen], given our relationship now, you want to help me?! You must want me dead!"
"You're overthinking it," [Xiao Nanchen] said indifferently.
"What reason do you have to help me?! I stole the woman you loved the most, you must want me dead! Don't pretend here, do whatever you want with me!" [Xie Ziming] said viciously.
"It's true I once loved [Xia Qiqi], but that was in the past. Now I have my own life. My past with her has become history. Moreover, I handle matters impartially, you are a talented person and have worked at Xia Bank for so many years, you have your abilities. Letting you leave Xia Bank just like that would be Xia Bank's loss. I will also assess your value," [Xiao Nanchen] said flatly.
[Xie Ziming] examined him closely. No matter what, he could not believe that [Xiao Nanchen] would help him.
"The 10 billion loan project with the Gu Group used fake property certificates to obtain the loan. As our bank and the Gu Group are strategic cooperative units, we did not scrutinize the assets provided by the Gu Group too much. Plus the Gu Group needed the money urgently, so we directly provided the loan project to the Gu Group. The Collections Department manager [Xie Ziming], who was in charge later, reviewed the documents and discovered that the property certificates provided by the Gu Group were forged. Now he will take legal action against the Gu Group for fraudulently obtaining the 10 billion loan, and require the Gu Group to return the 10 billion loan plus interest." [Xiao Nanchen] stated the handling method of the matter methodically.
[Xie Ziming] stared fiercely at [Xiao Nanchen], "So your meaning is for me to sue the Gu family in court."
"First, clear your relationship as an accomplice in this matter. Second, make amends for your mistakes. Although there were mistakes made during the process, you discovered them in time and made timely remedies. I believe the board of directors will be lenient with you," [Xiao Nanchen] gave his reasons.
"Then I won't be fixated on by the Gu family!" [Xie Ziming] couldn't help but blurt out.
[Xiao Nanchen] glanced at him.
So [Xie Ziming] was indeed colluding with the Gu family.
"This is the solution I have proposed to you. You can consider it yourself. If you don't do as I said, I will directly hand over the evidence I have now to the judicial authorities for them to review. As for whether you will ultimately be defined as negligent or criminal, that will be up to the judicial authorities." [Xiao Nanchen] didn't bother with unnecessary talk.
In short, he had said what needed to be said.
How to decide was [Xie Ziming]'s business.
"If you don't give me an answer by next Monday, I will go to the police." [Xiao Nanchen] gave a deadline, "Let me remind you again, you'd better not ask the Gu family for their opinion. Once you've asked them, you'll be the only one taking the blame in the end! You should understand what I mean!"
[Xie Ziming] didn't say anything.
At this moment, he naturally could not say anything.
"You can leave first," [Xiao Nanchen] said indifferently.
[Xie Ziming] glanced at [Xiao Nanchen].
It wasn't just because he had been caught red-handed, but also [Xiao Nanchen]'s composure in handling matters.
Not ostentatious, yet very deterring.
It made him, after so many years in the business world, also feel the sense of oppression.
He left [Xiao Nanchen]'s office.
Returning to his office,
[Xia Qiqi] was sitting on his sofa playing games. Seeing him return, she was a little surprised, "So fast?"
According to convention, meetings usually lasted at least an hour.
This wasn't even twenty minutes.
"Yeah, we finished talking so I came back,"
"What did you talk about?" [Xia Qiqi] asked while playing her game.
"A small matter."
"A small matter and he specifically came to see you?!" [Xia Qiqi] was a little unhappy, "Making a big fuss over nothing."
[Xie Ziming] didn't say anything more.
He sat in his office chair, seemingly handling work, but was actually thinking about what [Xiao Nanchen] had just told him the whole time.
He had clearly been forced into a dead end.
If he did as [Xiao Nanchen] said, then he would absolutely no longer have the chance to develop himself better through the Gu family.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he got.
At this moment, he hated [Xiao Nanchen] so much he wished he could hack him into thousands of pieces!
...
After dismissing [Xie Ziming], [Xiao Nanchen] called [An Nuan], "I've talked with [Xie Ziming]."
"That fast?" [An Nuan] was a little surprised.
"Better to deal with things early so there's less to think about."
"What I mean is, you made up your mind so quickly."
"There wasn't much to think about, it was decided from the start." [Xiao Nanchen] was very indifferent.
"Alright." [An Nuan] didn't say more, "What did [Xie Ziming] say?"
"Gave him time to consider. But judging by what I know of [Xie Ziming], he will likely choose to sue the Gu Group."
"That would mean the Gu Group has to withdraw their 10 billion loan project, and bear legal liability for fraud!"
"Yes."
"Good, I'll take care of things from here. You keep an eye on [Xie Ziming]."
"Okay."
Hanging up the phone, [An Nuan]'s eyes tightened.
This time, the Gu Group would also suffer real heavy losses!
...
After dealing with [Xie Ziming]'s matter, [Xiao Nanchen] didn't stay in his office for long.
His stomach still felt a little uncomfortable after all, so he decided to go back and rest.
Stepping into the elevator, he pressed the floor for the underground parking lot.
Just after going down one floor, the elevator opened.
[Xiao Nanchen] saw [Xia Qiqi] appear at the elevator door.
Seeing him, she clearly paused, but still walked in.
She walked in alone.
