Evening.
Li's Restaurant.
Half an hour — there was no electricity.
One hour — there was still no electricity.
The electricity had been out for two hours, and all the customers had left. Many of them did not even pay their bills and left. Only Li Lu, who was calling Fen Zhou City's power company, was left in the restaurant.
"I had paid the electricity bill! Why did you cut off our electricity? I want you to give me an explanation! "Li Lu had nowhere to vent his anger, so he let it all out.
"It's not a power outage. It's a circuit repair." The operator replied calmly.
"Repair our restaurant? Where are the rest? What about the other customers? Why are they fine? "
"It's your restaurant's circuit that has some problems. Of course, we are only repairing your restaurant."
"You all are looking for trouble! Let me tell you all! If the electricity is not restored within an hour, we will meet in court! " See you in court! "Li Lu threatened.
"There is a problem with your electric circuit. If it is not repaired, who will be responsible? I hope you all can understand that this is for everyone's safety. We had informed you all about this over the phone. If you are still not clear, we will send out a notice tomorrow. The reason for the power outage will be clearly stated in the notice. Hmmm … if you all want to sue us, then there is nothing we can do. Please prepare the legal documents and submit it to the court. "Beep … beep … beep … the person on the other end of the phone hangs up.
Damn! Li Lu slammed his phone on the table angrily. What's wrong with you all?
Li Lu could tell the person Dong Xuebing had hired was not a pushover. The power company was not going to listen to him, and there was no room for negotiation. Li Lu knew what kind of department the power company was. It was a monopoly and a state-owned enterprise. Sue? Regardless of whether they could win the lawsuit or not, it was definitely not a problem to delay the lawsuit for two to three months. Even if they won the lawsuit and the power company lost money, what could that little bit of money do? Their business for the next few months was not even enough! The rent was not enough!
People passed by the restaurant from time to time, and they were gloating.
Among these people were the commoners who had asked Li Lu to lower the volume of the speakers, and some were the staff members of the Guangming Street Office who were disturbed by the noise. Seeing that the arrogant Li Family's Restaurant was now silent, everyone was very happy and passed by to watch the commotion. Some people even pointed at the entrance, watching them make a fool of themselves. Why is he so well-behaved now? Why is he so obedient now?
At first, the people from Guangming Street hated them, but they couldn't think of a good solution. After all, this restaurant was under the jurisdiction of Ping An Street. It seemed that Ping An Street had no intention of interfering. Guangming Street couldn't cross the line and could only sit in their office and be angry. Who knew that Chief Dong went over and shut down Li's Restaurant with just a phone call! There was nothing more wicked than this! However, even though he was immoral, compared to reporting to the district and finding someone to pressure him, this method was undoubtedly the most direct and effective!
On the other hand, Li Lu was a little anxious. Every minute of power outage was a minute of loss. Hence, he immediately made a few more calls.
In Ping An Street, his friends in the city tried to find many people to smooth things over through their connections, but the feedback made Li Lu's heart sink.
It was the higher-ups from Fen Zhou City's Electric Company who ordered the power cut.
And there was no one he could talk to.
Li Lu knew the person Dong Xuebing asked would not be simple, but he did not expect Dong Xuebing's connections to be so deep. The department in charge of the power supply and the General Manager and Deputy General Manager of the City's Electric Company were miles apart. Before the reform of the Electric Company, the City's Electric Company was like the old City Electric Power Bureau. The person in charge was a divisional level leader, and his position was very high. It was the same now, and this kind of state-owned company was very independent. It had direct connections with the local government, but it might not be close. Even the City's Party Secretary could not make decisions on the City's Electric Company, as they were two different systems. That's why the Electric Company does not need to give face to many people. They do not have many connections with the local government, and only Hebei Province's Electric Company and the higher-ups in the Electric Company can make decisions on the Electric Company's personnel.
Li Lu finally realized that he was not even qualified to speak to the City's Electric Company's leader. Their attitude was clear. They will cut off Li Lu's electricity, and if you want to sue them, then go ahead!
What can Li Lu do?
There was nothing Li Lu could do when Dong Xuebing was acting like a hooligan!
Li Lu slammed his fist on the table. In the afternoon, he had caused noise disturbances to the residents, but because he had communicated with Pingan Street, Li Lu could completely ignore many of the commoners who came to find him. This was using his power to oppress others, but now the situation was reversed. Li Lu also tasted the feeling of being oppressed by the power company, and it was definitely not a good feeling. Looking at the restaurant that should have been doing the best business, but now there was not a single person, he gritted his teeth so hard that they were about to break.
"Boss." A staff walked up from behind. "The fridge is out of electricity, and the meat will rot if we keep the fridge open. The vegetables will also not last long."
A waiter also said: "The accounts for today are not done. They are all in the computer. Can you take a look?"
At this time, another 7 to 8 people entered the restaurant. They had booked a table earlier, and when they saw the restaurant could not open, they were furious. "We had booked a private room yesterday! What kind of trust do you all have? " The waiter quickly went to explain, but in the end, those people left. It seems like they will not be coming back in the future.
Li Lu was about to explode. Without electricity, everything was messed up!
This situation will continue for another week? One month?
Li Lu doesn't dare to think about it. If Dong Xuebing was really this ruthless, then he can forget about running this restaurant. He might as well close down and go home. No one can stand this.
"Old Li." Li Lu's wife alighted from a taxi and entered the restaurant. "Did something happen?"
Li Lu's face turned serious. Although his wife had always listened to him when it came to running the restaurant, Li Lu knew his wife was smarter than him. That's why he is used to telling his wife everything. He told her everything from start to finish and said angrily: "This Dong Xuebing is trying to force me to my death!"
Li Lu's wife sighed. "It's not that I want to scold you, but people should not fight with officials. Why are you fighting with officials?!"
Li Lu replied: "I also don't want to do this. But I am promoting my restaurant. What has it got to do with Guangming Street Office? Why did they cut off my electricity? This is an abuse of power! "
"They are abusing their power now. What can you do?"
Li Lu kept quiet.
"I am talking about the lunch." Li Lu's wife said. "That is the main reason. You know that Women's 40 is not good. Why did you serve it? This is the main reason why you offended Dong Xuebing. "
Li Lu waved his hand. "What do you know? We are under the jurisdiction of Ping An Street, and the restaurant still needs to operate. I need to maintain a good relationship with Chu Qinghua."
"I don't know? You're being used as a tool! " Li Lu's wife replied angrily. "Their two streets have conflicts, and they are not on good terms with each other. What has it got to do with you? Why are you getting involved? Even if Dong Xuebing does not care about our street, he is still the Street Office's Director. Do you think you can set him up? Look at him. He cut off the electricity with just a phone call. Do you think you can win against him? I heard that a Deputy Head of Nanshan District's Organization Department was beaten to a pulp by Dong Xuebing, and his spot for the Party Training Course was revoked! What kind of place is the Organization Department? They had lost so much face, and they did not do anything! Even they cannot do anything to Dong Xuebing?! "
Li Lu took a deep breath. "I am not stupid. I will not offend anyone if I can. But there are some things you don't know. In the afternoon, Chu Qinghua asked me to serve that tofu dregs. What can I do? If I don't do it, I will offend the County's Magistrate. Just now or in the afternoon, I am showing my attitude to Chu Qinghua. I had been thinking of getting the spot for the Ping An Street Office's reception. But Chu Qinghua had to give the word. If the Ping An Street Office's reception is held here in the future, do you know how much their monthly income will be? "
Ring … ring … ring … Chu Qinghua's number appeared on Li Lu's phone.
Li Lu quickly took out his phone. "Director Chu."
Chu Qinghua calmly replied. "I had asked the City's Electric Company for you. They are very firm. Let's wait for a while more. The blackout will not last for long."
"But we …"
"Let's wait for a while more. I had already spoken to them."
Li Lu put down his phone and gritted his teeth. "Chu Qinghua cannot reach the Electric Company. He asked me to wait for the electricity to return."
Li Lu's wife coldly replied. "Chu Qinghua is also not a good person!"
"Let's not talk about this. What should we do now?"
"Indefinitely blackout? Can't you tell? " Li Lu's wife was not involved in the situation and knew more. "Even the City's Electric Company will not cut off our electricity for a month. They don't care about their reputation? Don't they care about their reputation? "
Li Lu frowned. "You are saying …"
"An indefinite deadline is a variable deadline. It can be a day or a year, and the deadline can be up anytime. Dong Xuebing is asking us to apologize to him, and it's useless to look for the power company. Once Dong Xuebing gives up on us, the deadline will be up."
Li Lu sneered. "Apologize? Impossible! "
Li Lu's wife asked. "Then let me ask you which is more important, your reputation or your business?"
"Didn't you say the Electric Company will not cut off our electricity for long?"
"Then three days? Five days? How are we going to calculate our losses during this period? Also, I had only said it's a possibility. If we offend him and he really cuts off our electricity for a month … "
Li Lu kept quiet. Others might not say anything, but Dong Xuebing might really do such immoral things. Dong Xuebing's words of "I will play with you!" had also shown Dong Xuebing's attitude. Facts speak louder than words, and Li Lu had to admit he cannot win against Dong Xuebing!
Today, the electricity, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow?
Who the f * ck could stand this!
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