75 Bottomless Pi (2/2)

Li Wang spoke forcefully: ”This is Li Wang. I want to speak to Han Liu.”

Adviser: ”Mr. Li. Could you please hold for a moment whilst I transfer you?”

Li Wang grunted his agreement.

2 minutes later.

A female voice: ”Hello Mr. Li Wang this is...”

Li Wang: ”I don't care who you are! I demand to speak to Han Liu now!”

The woman chuckled in a lady-like way.

Li Wang became furious: ”How dare you laugh?! Who even are you? I demand to speak to your boss right now?! How dare you think you can treat a customer in such a way?! Do you know how much I'm worth to Nephrite credit agency?!”

The woman's voice remained upbeat and whimsical: ”Mr. Li Wang I recommend that you listen to what I have to say without interrupting me.”

Li Wang had an ominous feeling.

Female voice: ”Now where was I. Oh yes I was about to introduce myself. I am Sima Hwei-ru the current acting CEO of Nephrite credit agency.” She paused for effect.

Li Wang: ”Miss CEO Sima I I I It's a pleasure to talk to you. Please forgive my words earlier I was unable to control my emotions. Unfortunately there's been a situation with my family that's caused some distress and resulted in my earlier improper behavior. I have heard that Miss Sima is very kind-hearted and magnanimous.” Li Wang's voice changed from shock, to servile to charismatic so rapidly it could give someone whiplash.

Sima Hwei-ru had to applaud Li Wang's ability to adapt: ”I asked our advisers to transfer all calls related to the previous employee Han Liu.”

Li Wang grimaced at hearing Han Li was fired.

Sima Hwei-ru: ”Mr. Li it has recently come to my attention that some members of my staff were engaged in illegal activity such as oh I don' know... adding additional card holders to an account without the primary account holders permission. Things of that nature. ”

Li Wang was sweating in his seat. He took out his handkerchief from his pocket and dabbed at his forehead and the back of his neck.

Sima Hwei-ru: ”Everyone who was engaged in any form of criminal activity has been fired and the majority have been arrested for fraud.”

Li Wang cleared his throat: ”I'm glad you have caught the miscreants. It is better not to have such people at your agency.”

Sima Hwei-ru: ”Indeed. But I don't think it's enough. After all, the employees weren't the only ones taking advantage of MY credit agency.”

Li Wang: ”If the employee's are removed then there should be no way of exploiting the system.”

Sima Hwei-ru: ”Well Mr. Li. My lawyers and the police have expressed interest in finding the culprits who bribed my former employees and thus had a part in the illegal activity.”

Li Wang swallowed.

Sima Hwei-ru laughed gently: ”I'm all for equality and being fair. I'm also a stronger believer in sharing. Hence, I felt it fair that the punishment and blame should be distributed equally among all parties involved.”

Li Wang: ”CEO Sima I ...”

Sima Hwei-ru: ”But that's all I know for now. My lawyers and the police have yet to update me.”

Li Wang: ”Thank you for taking the time to notify me.”

Sima Hwei-ru: ”Where have my manners gone? Mr. Li you wanted to discuss something today, perhaps I can be of assistance to you?”

Li Wang politely refused: ”No no, there's no need. It was only an insignificant inquiry. How could I ask Miss. Sima to do something so menial?”

Sima Hwei-ru: ”Mr. Li what are you saying? All my customers are important. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.” Her voice may sound light and breezy but it exerted an unknown pressure on Li Wang.

Li Wang: ”Well, well my niece just wanted me to inquire about her account on her behalf of course. But I'll tell her to call later this week.”

Sima-Hwei-ru: ”Oh Dr. Li? Did she receive her customized card yet?”

Li Wang: ”No. She hasn't received anything yet.”

Sima- Hwei-ru: ”Oh no. How could this be? I'll definitely look into this.”

Li Wang: ”Thank you Miss. Sima I appreciate... I mean she'll definitely appreciate it.”

Sima Hwei-ru: ”Think nothing of it. Dr. Li is a very valuable client. If there's nothing else then I'll be ending the call.”

Li Wang: ”Bye Miss. Sima. Thank y..” He heard the line go dead.