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In addition to resorting to unscrupulous tactics to seize business, they began to poach key personnel from other companies that did not align with their practices. As other companies faced dwindling operations, they took advantage of the situation to lure away core staff. Brother Jiezi was taken by Huo Changqing, our makeup artist was poached by Cui Mingjiu, and several employees from companies like Renhe and Heavenly Realm were also recruited by Ruitu and others.
However, the actions of Evergreen Funeral Company and Jitu Company gradually sparked dissatisfaction among more clients. Many began calling the mayor's hotline, the civil affairs bureau, and news media to report that it had become impossible to afford funerals in Jiangcheng.
The media was the first to follow up. The last time two reporters from Evening News visited us, they directly sought out Sister Hong. Prior to that, they had conducted undercover investigations at Evergreen Funeral Company, Wanshiji Company, Ruitu Funeral Company, and other "well-known companies," finding that nearly every company's comprehensive quote exceeded 100,000 yuan.
During this time, Sang Longjian, the director of the Market Supervision Administration, had his mother hospitalized and critically ill. Representatives from Evergreen Funeral Company, Wanshiji Company, Ruitu Funeral Company, and others came to discuss "funeral services" for the elderly woman. Initially, Director Sang did not take it seriously until these companies began sending dedicated personnel to wait outside her hospital room for competition. Representatives from Evergreen Funeral Company even forced their way into the room. In front of the elderly lady, they told Director Sang's sister, "Our host is the most professional; he has presided over over 500 funerals. The weeping performers are professional actors from the provincial theater. Our urns can be customized; would you prefer one made of white marble or brass? We have funeral garments for all seasons..."
As they continued enthusiastically discussing their services, one added, "If we can arrange for your grandfather's service together with others, we can offer a discount!" Although the elderly lady was in poor condition, she remained mentally alert while receiving IV fluids; her husband was healthy and sitting beside her.
Though she could not speak, she often signaled to her husband with her eyes and gestures that Director Sang had not yet grasped the situation. Suddenly, her husband's cane came down on Director Sang's head: "Kid, get this person out of here!" This left both the elderly man and woman nearly breathless with anger.
The old man cursed Director Sang and his siblings for being ungrateful and wishing for their mother’s early demise! It was only then that Director Sang realized what was happening. He approached the female representative from Evergreen Funeral Company and slapped her hard: "Are you even speaking human words?"
When Huo Changqing heard that one of his people had been hit, he became furious and rallied several associates from various companies to go to the hospital to "demand justice." "Damn it! Are you tired of living? Who dares to hit me in Jiangcheng? Be careful; if your family members die, no one will dare handle their funerals!"
Several of his associates were eager to fight but underestimated Director Sang's capabilities. With a single phone call, he summoned the police who quickly arrived and arrested the rowdy group causing a scene in the hospital. Not only were they arrested but also charged with "violent disruption of a hospital" and "gang-related activities."
A funeral home owner with some connections could not compare to the director of the Market Supervision Administration in terms of influence; Huo Changqing soon found himself in deep trouble. The mayor's mailbox forwarded citizens' complaints to the civil affairs department, leading to a joint inspection initiated by multiple agencies including the Market Supervision Administration and civil affairs bureau.
Thirteen companies led by Changqing, Wanshiji, and Ruitu were ordered to rectify their practices within three months and faced fines ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 yuan! Huo Changqing, owner of Evergreen Funeral Company, was even imprisoned for being involved in gang activities.
Evergreen Funeral Company was essentially finished; Brother Jiezi felt utterly hopeless about being poached away. This was just too unfortunate—Huo Changqing had promised a 20% salary increase upon his arrival but hadn’t even received his first month’s pay before the company went under. Who could he turn to for help?
It truly echoed the saying about trees falling scattering monkeys; Huo Changqing's wife Chang Jiulei went to visit him at the detention center claiming she would arrange something to get him out. Huo Changqing shared all his bank card details and passbook passwords with her, only for her to abscond with everything valuable from his family.
Due to his ex-wife Gu Qinglian's refusal to finalize their divorce proceedings, Huo Changqing’s relationship with Chang Jiulei was merely a common-law marriage without legal standing as cohabitation.
What infuriated them even more was that the woman had sent a paternity test report to Huo Changqing before leaving: the son she bore was not his at all, and he had no connection to the child whatsoever!
Before Brother Jiezi and the others could figure out their next steps, the former boss lady, Gu Qinglian, arrived at the company to handle the aftermath. However, the news they received was equally grim. Gu Qinglian said, "In addition to a fine of 500,000, Huo Changqing is also facing prison time! The company has no money left in its accounts, and everyone should know what to do next..."
Those with prospects sought new opportunities, while those without scrambled for solutions. In any case, Evergreen Funeral Company would no longer be involved. As for the unpaid wages, given the current state of the company, it was clear that whether they understood or not, things would remain the same.
This completely extinguished Brother Jiezi's last glimmer of hope.
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