Chapter 9: Chance Encounters
"Haha, Zhang Hao, is it really you?" Seeing Zhang Da turn around, the short-haired woman walked quickly in front of him, "Anyway, the last time we met, it was at the class reunion during the Chinese New Year, right?" ”
"yes, that's a coincidence." Zhang Hao responded with a smile, "Shen Weiwei, Barrister Shen, look at you like this, are you working overtime on weekends?" ”
"Yes, a client came to me to discuss a case and made an appointment to have lunch here." Shen Weiwei nodded, and after turning her eyes around Zhang Hao and Bai Zhou beside him, she asked, "What about you?" ”
"I'm here to visit the preview exhibition of Suxu Auction House." Zhang Hao said, "This person here is the Baizhou appraiser of the auction house. ”
Shen Weiwei smiled at Bai Zhou and said, "Hello, little sister." ”
Bai Zhou responded, "Hello. ”
"Zhang Hao, then I'll withdraw first!" After greeting Bai Zhou, Shen Weiwei said to Zhang Hao, "The customer is in for a treat, it's not good to be late, we have time to get together again." ”
Zhang Hao nodded and said, "Well, goodbye." ”
"Goodbye!"
Shen Weiwei waved at Zhang Hao and the others, and walked quickly into the hotel lobby.
After Shen Weiwei left, Bai Zhou asked curiously, "Mr. Zhang, are you classmates?" ”
"Yes, college classmates, but it's not a major," Zhang Hao said, "my classmate is majoring in law." ”
Bai Zhou smiled and asked, "Wow, if you don't have a major, you still have contact after graduation, you must have a good relationship, right?" ”
"I met in club activities, and everyone had similar interests and hobbies, so we became friends, but I didn't expect to meet here today." Zhang Hao said, "That Bai Zhou, goodbye." ”
Bai Zhou bowed slightly: "Goodbye, Mr. Zhang." ”
After leaving the hotel, Zhang Hao came to a small restaurant nearby.
A former colleague of his, Wang Wei, was already sitting in the restaurant.
After seeing Zhang Hao, Wang Wei immediately beckoned: "Brother Hao, this way!" ”
Zhang Hao smiled, sat opposite him and said, "Brother Wei, I'm sorry I'm late." ”
For some reason, when he saw this former colleague again, the first thing he remembered was the magical experience of buying Indian Viagra.
"I've just arrived, too." Wang Wei said, "I ordered the dishes, so let's add them if I don't have enough." Anyway, how are you doing, have you found a new job? ”
"Not yet." Zhang Hao shook his head and said, "How is the company now?" ”
"It's bad." When it came to the company, Wang Wei suddenly said with a sad face, "Although Mr. Yang promised to pay back wages before the end of the month, the company has no business now, and I am a little skeptical that Mr. Yang has the money to pay us back wages." ”
Zhang Hao asked, "What should I do then?" Do you have a solution? ”
"The day before yesterday, we elected a representative to negotiate with Mr. Yang. Mr. Yang said, let's not worry, even if he goes to borrow money, he will definitely make up our wages before the end of the month. ”
Wang Wei said, "However, we have also decided that if we have not paid back wages at the end of the month, we will apply for labor arbitration, and you can come with you at that time!" ”
"Okay, I'll go with you then." Zhang Hao nodded and said, "I have prepared evidence of Mr. Yang's salary arrears, which can be used when applying for labor arbitration." ”
"Well, I hope it doesn't really come to this." Wang Wei sighed, "I still hope that the company can persevere, it is too difficult to find a job now." ”
Looking at his depressed former colleague, Zhang Hao had to comfort: "There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, and I believe it will get better." ”
…
After returning to the rental house in the afternoon, Zhang Hao also called Yang Yan.
"Mr. Yang, I'm Zhang Hao, I want to ask about salary."
"Oh, Zhang Hao..."Yang Yan's voice revealed a sense of exhaustion, "Didn't I promise you that it would be sent before the end of the month?" I won't regret it! ”
"Mr. Yang, today is April 15th, and it will be half a month before the end of the month." Zhang Hao said, "But there is still no news from your side, and I am a little panicked." ”
"I promised you, naturally I won't go back, and besides, don't you still have an agreement in your hand?" Yang Yan was silent for a while, and then said slowly,
"It also takes time to raise funds, I'm working on it, people are busy and tired. I hope you will be a little more patient, give me some time, give the company a little time, and pay you back the wages owed to you.
I know, you're a good employee! You've been working with me for three years, and you've done a great job, and this time I'm sorry for you as the boss.
Let's do it first, I didn't sleep all night last night, and now I want to make up for sleep, hang up! ”
Listening to the busy sound coming from the mobile phone, Zhang Hao shrugged his shoulders silently.
Yang Yan's attitude was quite sincere, so Zhang Hao decided to trust the other party and wait for another half a month.
If the matter is really irreparable, he will go to apply for labor arbitration with Wang Wei.
…
On April 26, Zhang Hao came to the Hyatt Regency Hotel early in the morning.
All the banquet halls and conference halls in the hotel have been chartered by Suxu Auction House today for auction use.
Wang Xu took Wang Sicheng, Bai Zhou and others to receive Zhang Hao together.
"Mr. Zhang, your calligraphy will be auctioned as the last lot this morning, and we have reserved 40 minutes for your calligraphy to be auctioned."
Wang Sicheng said, "I have prepared a certificate for you, you can enter and exit the auction venue at any time, and there will be some jewelry and antiques auctions in the morning, you are welcome to participate!"
In addition, we have prepared a luncheon and dinner party, and we invite you to enjoy it! ”
"Okay, thank you." Zhang Hao took the certificate from Wang Sicheng and said, "Before the auction starts, I'll take a walk around the neighborhood first. ”
Wang Sicheng immediately said: "Bai Zhou, you can accompany Mr. Zhang to walk around." ”
"No, I'll just walk around." Zhang Hao shook his head and said, "You must be very busy today, so you don't need to send someone to follow me alone." ”
"Well, thank you Mr. Zhang for your understanding..."Wang Sicheng thought for a while and said, "If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us." ”
"Okay."
Zhang Hao nodded and left the hotel lobby with his documents.
After wandering around aimlessly, feeling a little bored, he turned back to the lobby, ordered a cup of coffee and sat down in the lounge on the first floor, and looked at the people walking towards the auction hall while drinking coffee.
He was going to wait until noon before entering the auction hall to watch the auction of calligraphy on the spot.
Just as he was leisurely passing the time, a passing man and woman instantly caught his attention.
After seeing the man's face clearly, Zhang Hao suddenly showed a surprised expression on his face.
This man is none other than his former boss, Yang Yan!
And the young woman who followed Yang Yan and behaved intimately with him was not his wife.
Yang Yan's wife's name is Wang Xiaohui, and she is the company's financial director, so Zhang Hao knows each other.
'This....'
Looking at Yang Yan and the others who walked straight to the auction venue, Zhang Hao frowned, put on a mask and got up, kept a distance from the two, and quietly followed.
He was very curious, what would his former boss, who was not paid in arrears, do when he brought a woman who was suspected of being a junior to the auction?
At the same time, his heart was filled with anger.
The salaries of the employees of the entire company have not been paid yet, but Yang Yan still has the intention of having fun, obviously not taking them employees to heart.
At the moment when Yang Yan and the others walked into the venue, Zhang Hao found a good angle and took a side photo of the two with his mobile phone adjusted to silent mode.