evening.
Li's Restaurant.
The electricity didn't come for half an hour.
The electricity hasn't come on for an hour.
The power outage has been out for two hours, and all the guests have left. Many people left without paying their bills, cursing, and only Li Lu was left who was on the phone to the Fenzhou Electric Power Company.
"I paid the electricity bill! Why did we cut off our electricity? I want you to give me an explanation!" Li Lu was so angry that he had nowhere to vent his anger and yelled out.
, "It's not a power outage, it's a circuit repair." The operator over there said in a calm voice.
, "Just renovate our house? Where are the others? Where are the other businesses nearby? Why are they okay?"
"It's just that there's something wrong with your restaurant's electrical wiring. Of course, it's just for you and your family."
, "You are looking for trouble! I tell you! If the power supply is not restored within an hour! We will see you in court!" Li Lu threatened.
"There is a problem with your circuit and power grid. If it is not repaired, who will be responsible for the problem? Please understand that this is for everyone's safety. We have notified you on the phone before. If you are still unclear, , We will send a notification document tomorrow, and the reason for the power outage will be clearly marked on it. Well, if you really want to sue us, there is nothing we can do. Please prepare the litigation materials and submit them to the court. "Dududu, The person on the other end of the phone hung up immediately.
Grass! Li Lu angrily slapped his phone on the table. What's your attitude
Li Lu could tell at this moment that the person Dong Xuebin was looking for definitely had a good background. The power company was not willing to give in, and there was no room for negotiation at all. Of course Li Lu knew what kind of department the power company was. Is it a monopoly or a state-owned enterprise? Should he appeal? Not to mention whether the lawsuit can be won or not, delaying the lawsuit for two months is definitely not a problem." Even if the lawsuit is won and the power company loses money, what will that little money be used for? Their business in three months Don’t you do it? The rent is not enough!
People pass by from time to time outside the restaurant, and they all take a look inside with gloating eyes.
These people include ordinary people who asked Li Lu to turn down the speaker volume before, and some are clerks from the Guangming Street Office who were disturbed by the noise. Everyone was happy to see that Li's Restaurant, which was so arrogant just now, suddenly became silent. Oh, people were passing by to see the excitement, and some were pointing at the door, all looking at their jokes. "Turning around," turning on the speakers and making noise, why are you so honest now
In fact, the people in Guangming Street hated them at first, but they couldn't think of a good solution. After all, this restaurant is under the jurisdiction of the Ping An Street Office. It seems that Ping An Street has no intention of intervening at all and is very conniving. "They, Guangming Street, are not good either. If you cross the line and interfere, you can only sit in the office and get angry. Who would have thought that Director Dong was gone and Li's Restaurant was shut down with just one phone call? "Turn off the power!" There is nothing more wicked than this! However, a bad character is a bad thing. Compared with reporting to the district and finding someone to put pressure, this method is undoubtedly the most direct and effective!
On the other hand, Li Lu was really anxious. One minute of power outage was a loss, so he immediately made a few more calls.
Ping An Street, friends in the city, found many people to try to smooth things over through connections, but the news that finally came back made Li Lu feel cold.
It was actually the senior leader of Fenzhou Electric Power Company who ordered the power cut off.
And no one among his friends could speak to him.
Li Lu thought that the person Dong Xuebin would entrust would not be too simple, but he did not expect that his relationship would be so close. There was a gap between the department in charge of power equipment and the general manager of the municipal power company, General Manager Feng, by several blocks. Before the power department was reformed, the municipal electric power company was equivalent to the former municipal electric power bureau. The top leader was a division-level leader. You can imagine how high the position was. It was at the municipal level. It is still the same now, and even more so. State-owned enterprises are very independent, with complete vertical management, and they may not necessarily have much to do with the local government, because even the secretary of the municipal party committee can hardly decide on job transfers at the municipal power company, and it is not as simple as "purely They belong to two systems, so the power company does not have to buy many people's face." They do not have much interest in the local government. Only the Bac Ha Provincial Electric Power Company and the higher-level power department can decide on their personnel transfers.
Li Lu really realized this. He was not even qualified to talk to the leaders of the municipal power company. Their attitude was very clear, they would cut off your power and sue you, no matter what you said, it would be useless!
What can he do
People were acting rogue, and there was nothing he could do about it!
Li Lu punched the table hard. In the afternoon, he made noise and disturbed the people. But because he had communicated well with Ping An Street, many people came to Li Lu and ignored them. This was using power to suppress people, but now the situation is reversed. Now, Li Lu has also tasted the feeling of being oppressed by power companies. The feeling is definitely uncomfortable. Looking at the restaurant that is supposed to have the best business period but no one is there, his teeth are almost broken. He is bullying others. Too much!
, "Boss." A staff member came up from behind. "The refrigerator has no power. If you leave it down like this, the meat will almost stink, and the vegetables won't last long."
A waiter also said: "Today's accounts haven't been done yet, they are all in the computer, do you think?"
At this time, another seven or eight people came in outside. They had reserved tables earlier. Now that the restaurant was closed, several people were very angry. "We booked a private room yesterday! What kind of credit do you have?" the waiter quickly went to explain. , but the last few people waved their hands and left, and it seemed that they would never come again.
Li Lu's head was about to explode. Once the power went out, everything was disrupted!
Will this situation continue for another week? A month
Li Lu didn't dare to think about it anymore. If Dong Xuebin was really so ruthless, then he wouldn't open a restaurant and just close the door and go home. No one could bear such trouble.
"Old Li." Li Lu's wife got out of a taxi and quickly entered the restaurant, "Something happened?"
Li Lu had a stern face. Although his wife had always taken the lead in hotel management, Li Lu also knew that his wife was smarter than him, so he was used to talking to her about everything and explaining everything from beginning to end. After explaining it once, he finally said bitterly: "This Dong Xuebin wants to force me to death!"
The wife sighed, "I'm not telling you. As the saying goes, people don't fight with officials, so why should you compete with other officials?"
Li Lu said: "I don't want to either, but what does my publicity have to do with their Guangming Street Office? Why should they cut off my electricity? This is an abuse of power!"
"People are abusing their power now, so what can you do?"
Li Lu remained silent.
"I'm talking about the lunch dinner." The wife said, "That's the main reason. You know that the food for women in their forties is not good, so why did you serve it? This is the key to offending Dong Xuebin."
Li Lu waved his hand, "What do you know? We are under the jurisdiction of Ping'an Street and the restaurant has to be run. I have to have a good relationship with Chu Qinghua."
"I don't understand? You are letting people be used as guns!" The wife said, "There is a conflict between the two streets. If they don't deal with it, what does it have to do with you? Why are you meddling in it? Forget it. Dong Xuebin doesn't care about our street, but he is also the director of the street office. Are you just trying to trick him? Look, the power is cut off with just one phone call. Do you think you can beat him
I heard that a faint head of the Organization Department of Nanshan District was driven to death by Dong Xuebin, and the original quota for the party school was also cancelled! Where is the Organization Department? Such a big loss of face but no movement at all! No one can move Dong Xuebin, but you can? "
Li Lu took a breath, "I'm not stupid. Of course I won't offend anyone if I can, but there are some things you don't know. At noon, Chu Qinghua tricked me into doing that shit. What can I do
If I don't go, won't I offend him, the county magistrate? No matter at noon or just now, I was also expressing my attitude to Chu Qinghua. I have been thinking about getting the designated reception quota from the Ping An Subdistrict Office. Then Chu Qinghua would have to say something. If their subdistrict’s reception meals will be at our place in the future, you know How much money do you make in a month? "
Ring ring ring, Chu Qinghua's number popped up on Li Lu's phone.
Li Lu hurriedly picked up his cell phone and said, "Director Chu."
Chu Qinghua said calmly: "I asked for you. The municipal power company has a very tough attitude. Just wait. The power outage cannot last long."
"Ear us..."
"Just wait a minute, I've already negotiated with you."
Putting down his hand, Li Lu gritted his teeth and said, "Chu Qinghua can't reach the other end of the power company. Let me wait for the call."
Wife taro said coldly: "Chu Qinghua is not a good person either!"
"Stop talking about this, let's talk about what to do now."
"Indefinite power outage? Can't you see this?" His wife, who was on the outside and could see it more clearly, said, "Even the municipal power company can't cut off our electricity for a month without any reason. Are they ignoring the impact? No more reputation?"
Li Lu frowned and said, "You mean...,..."
"Indefinite period is a period that can be floated. One day is also it, one year is also it. The deadline can be reached at any time. Dong Xuebin is asking us to apologize to him. It is useless to go to the power company. As long as Dong Xuebin lets go , the deadline is coming.”
Li Lu snorted coldly, "Apologise? Impossible!"
The wife asked: "Then let me ask you, which is more important, face or business?"
“Didn’t you say that the power company won’t be without power for too long?”
"Those three days? Five days? How to calculate the losses during this period? And I only said that it is possible. If we make someone anxious, he will really cut us off for a month..."
Li Lu stopped talking, and others didn't say anything, but the man named Dong was probably capable of doing such an immoral thing. The harsh words "I'll go through all the trouble with you" also showed Dong Xuebin's attitude. In fact Speaking louder than words, Li Lu now had to admit that he really couldn't defeat Dong Xuebin!
The power will be cut off today, the water will be cut off tomorrow, and the air will be cut off in the future
Who the hell can stand this!