Courtyard House: Inheriting the Restaurant, the Jia Family Wants to Get It for Free

She turned to that page in the register.

Above, everything is present, from Cheng Shuhai's signature to the red seal of the Ministry of Industry's office, and then to the flamboyant Russian signature of Soviet expert Andrei.

Not a drop of water leaks!

Deputy Section Chief Li and his audit team were completely stunned.

They've audited so many companies, and they've never seen a private factory managed with such meticulous attention to detail!

Even the few sample cans sent out had such complete documentation.

This doesn't look like a private, makeshift operation at all. It's clearly the style of a state-owned factory with extremely modern management!

Next, the working group checked the raw material inventory, inventoried the factory equipment, and randomly checked the workers' payroll records..........

None of the questions they had prepared for "nitpicking" or "finding fault" were ever used.

Because they discovered that everything matched the records in the ledgers perfectly. The factory buildings, equipment, inventory, and accounts were all categorized and clearly documented. Even the number of cans of food scrapped or the amount of pork wasted during production was recorded with the signatures of both the workshop foreman and the quality inspector.

Qin Huairu answered all questions from the working group fluently and never evaded any of them. She could not only accurately state the destination of every large sum of money, but also recite the contact information and bank account numbers of major suppliers.

Her composure and professionalism impressed Deputy Section Chief Li, who looked at the young woman with new respect.

He originally thought that Qin Huairu was just a "figurehead" that Cheng Shuhai had placed in the factory, a trusted confidante responsible for relaying messages.

Now he realized that this girl was truly capable and could hold up the sky.

The asset verification process, which was originally planned to take at least a month, was completed ahead of schedule in just three days.

At the final work summary meeting, Deputy Section Chief Li looked at the "perfect" audit report in front of him and exclaimed sincerely, "Consultant Cheng, Chairman Lou, I must admit, we came prepared for a tough battle. But we never expected you to deliver a 'standard answer' that we could simply copy!"

"Especially Qin," he looked at Qin Huairu, his eyes full of admiration, "at such a young age, to have such professional skills and a strong sense of responsibility is remarkable! Among our public representatives, we can't find many who know this factory better than you. We unanimously recommend that in the new state-owned cannery, Qin should continue to play a greater role in her key positions in finance and international liaison!"

These words not only affirmed Qin Huairu's abilities but also sent a clear signal to Cheng Shuhai.

Qin Huairu, relying on her own strength, won a crucial position in the newly established state-owned factory for herself and for Cheng Shuhai.

The handover of the factory went exceptionally smoothly. However, not everyone in the joint working group was as accepting of Cheng Shuhai's plan as Deputy Section Chief Li.

During a discussion about the production process, a staff member surnamed Zhang from the Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce raised a pointed question.

"Consultant Cheng, regarding your special supply of raw materials for 'targeted procurement in remote areas,' I have reviewed the procedures. Although there is approval from the Ministry of Industry, there are still too many loopholes in its actual implementation."

Officer Zhang adjusted his glasses and said seriously, "What does 'remote area' mean? Who will make the purchases? Who will set the prices? There's too much room for manipulation here. What if someone uses this channel to disguise ordinary ingredients as 'specially supplied raw materials' and sell them to the factory at inflated prices, embezzling state assets?"

The moment this question was raised, the atmosphere in the meeting room became somewhat tense.

Everyone knows that these "specially supplied raw materials" are the lifeblood of the entire cannery and even Cheng's Restaurant. Director Zhang's questioning is tantamount to challenging the very foundation of Cheng Shuhai's entire business model.

Lou Bancheng frowned, about to speak up and use his relationship with the top leader of the Ministry of Industry to suppress the issue.

Cheng Shuhai raised his hand to stop him.

Instead of getting angry, he nodded to that Officer Zhang.

"The question raised by Officer Zhang is excellent and very important. It was indeed an oversight in our previous management."

Cheng Shuhai's candid attitude surprised even Officer Zhang. He had originally thought that Cheng Shuhai would disregard his doubts, relying on his status as an advanced role model and chief technical consultant.

"To prevent the situation you just described from happening, I suggest adding three more oversight procedures to the existing ones." Cheng Shuhai stood up, walked to the blackboard, and picked up the chalk.

"First, the 'Incoming Inspection System.' All raw materials entering the factory under the guise of 'targeted procurement' must be unpacked and inspected jointly by the company's representative, the factory's quality control department, and our technical personnel. Only when all three parties sign to confirm that the goods match the description on the purchase order and that the quality meets the special supply standards can they be put into storage. Otherwise, they will be returned."

"Second, the 'dual signature system for invoices.' Before payment for each targeted purchase, the purchase invoices must be signed not only by our authorized representative but also by the financial supervisor appointed by the company. The finance department has the right to refuse payment if either party's signature is missing."

"Third, the 'Monthly Reporting System for the Use of Raw Materials.' At the end of each month, the factory must submit a detailed list of the use of specially supplied raw materials to the public management committee. The list must specify which batch of canned goods the raw materials were used in, or which designated restaurant they were supplied to, and must be accompanied by the corresponding production records and the restaurant's receipts. This ensures that every pound of meat and every fish is traceable and verifiable."

After Cheng Shuhai finished speaking, he put down the chalk and turned to look at everyone in the conference room.

"I call these three procedures three 'locks.' With these three locks, I believe we can ensure the cleanliness and transparency of our special raw material supply channels to the greatest extent possible. What do you all think?"

The meeting room was completely silent.

Everyone's face was filled with shock.

Especially that Officer Zhang, he opened his mouth but couldn't utter a single word.

He had intended to seize a loophole to demonstrate his professionalism and authority. But he never dreamed that Cheng Shuhai, instead of refuting him, would go along with his words and proactively add three even more stringent shackles to his own body!

This is no longer a simple collaboration; it's practically laying bare one's life and fortune, placing it under everyone's watchful eyes and allowing everyone to scrutinize it.

This openness and confidence made all doubts seem so pale and powerless.

"I...I have no objection." Officer Zhang finally sat down, somewhat dejected, his face even a little hot.