Era: Rise from the Wilderness

"Old man,"

Li Yunjing's gaze was fixed on Liang Yongshi, his voice steady and powerful, "These three highest-level lottery tickets, especially the grand prize, first prize, and second prize, must be sorted and specially packaged separately after printing and quality inspection, and personally and individually handed over to me when I pick up the goods."

"After I confirm that everything is correct, I sign for it and take it back to the factory, where it will be kept by the supervisor."

"This is the most crucial and core point."

He paused, then emphasized, as if stressing its inviolability: "Furthermore, all other awards at all levels, from third to sixth prize, including the 'Thank you for your patronage' message, must be printed and sorted strictly according to the specific quantities indicated on this list."

"Not a single one more, not a single one less; the proportions must be absolutely precise."

"As you know, these lottery tickets are meant to be scratched and redeemed on the spot by tens of thousands of employees and their families on the day of the factory's anniversary celebration."

Li Yunjing began to describe the scene to increase persuasiveness, "The number and proportion of these awards were determined by the factory's finance department and labor union after careful calculation and repeated deliberation. They are directly related to the budget cost of the entire event, the purchase of prizes and the final effect of the event, and there is no room for error."

His expression turned extremely serious, even carrying a hint of warning: "What if... I mean, what if, due to an unforgivable mistake by the printing company in the printing, sorting, or delivery process—for example, accidentally printing too many copies of the grand prize or first prize, or mixing in other prize levels during sorting—and then an unsuspecting employee scratches it out at the event, then according to the rules we must honor the prize!"

"Then the factory will face huge, unplanned economic losses!"

"No one can bear this responsibility, nor can they afford to compensate for it!"

His gaze was sharp as a knife, as if trying to pierce through Liang Yongshi's eyes and see into his heart: "Therefore, in Article 5 of our agreement, 'Liability for Breach of Contract,' I have specifically noted this clause: If the final delivered lottery tickets contain discrepancies in prize level and specific quantity compared to the agreement in 'Appendix 1: Detailed List of Prize Quantities,' especially if the number of high-level prizes exceeds the limit, and this causes significant economic losses to Party A, then the printing party, namely your Cuitun Printing Cooperative, shall bear full liability for compensation based on the actual amount of loss."

"This point must be clearly stated in black and white in the agreement and be legally binding."

"Please make sure you understand the importance of this matter and ensure that everything goes smoothly in the subsequent production process."

Li Yunjing's last four words were enunciated with exceptional clarity, carrying immense weight.

This speech was so clear, logical, and comprehensive in its risk assessment and division of responsibilities that it hardly resembled a business negotiation; it sounded more like an experienced lawyer explaining a crucial contract clause to a client.

This not only minimized their own risks but also plugged potential loopholes in advance and clearly defined the huge compensation liability, creating a powerful deterrent.

Not only did Mr. Liang Yongshi nod repeatedly as he listened, but his expression also became increasingly solemn, and a layer of fine sweat even appeared on his forehead, clearly indicating that he felt the heavy weight and strict requirements behind this agreement.

Even Li Hongfeng, who was originally filled with anxiety and thought his son was just being reckless and adventurous, was completely stunned at this moment, his mind going blank.

He looked at his son with a completely new, complex gaze, filled with surprise, unfamiliarity, scrutiny, and even a hint of horror.

When did this kid... become like this?

These words were spoken with reason, evidence, rules, and a balance of advance and retreat, offering both temptation and deterrence, leaving no room for error. They even considered the legal responsibilities and compensation in the worst-case scenario and wrote them down in black and white in the agreement!

This is hardly something a nineteen-year-old child, who should be in school reciting texts and solving equations, could think of or do.

His meticulous thinking, profound calculations, and calm demeanor are just like those of a seasoned veteran who has been through thick and thin in the business world, seen many storms and traps, and is well-versed in the ways of contracts!

Or even... an old fox?

The anger and worry in Li Hongfeng's heart had unknowingly dissipated by most, replaced by an extremely complex and indescribable emotion.

There was shock, confusion, a sense of unfamiliarity, and a vague worry, but also... a hint of pride that was hard to suppress and quietly growing?

How could my own offspring possess such abilities?

After listening, Mr. Liang Yongshi looked at the young man in front of him with even greater respect and even developed a sense of awe.

He had initially thought this was just a clever young man with some design talent and good eloquence, but he never expected him to be so calm, experienced, thoughtful, and ruthless in handling formal business contracts and risk prevention, even displaying a coldness and precision that was beyond his years.

This is definitely not the kind of child that an ordinary family can raise, nor is it a skill that can be honed by simply doing odd jobs.

He dared not be negligent or take any chances any longer. He picked up the agreement and the attached draft "Detailed List of Awards" again, put on his reading glasses, and carefully read it word by word, paying particular attention to the alarming numbers circled in red on the list.

Grand Prize: 1 prize.

First Prize: 7 awards.

……

And Article 5 of the agreement, which clearly states "bear full liability for compensation," also includes the clause on breach of contract.

After reading it, the old man felt completely at ease, but also felt unprecedented pressure.

To put it simply, these requirements mean that during printing, one must be extremely careful and strictly follow this quantity list for plate making, printing, counting, and sorting.

In particular, the one grand prize and seven first prizes had to be marked on the printing plate in an extremely discreet way that only insiders knew about them. Then, during the final quality inspection and classification, they had to be picked out one by one from the 50,000 lottery tickets, like finding gold dust, and packaged separately.

For an old craftsman like him who has spent his whole life in printing and has handled countless jobs, although the workload is enormous and requires extremely meticulousness, patience and a sense of responsibility, there are no insurmountable technical difficulties.

The biggest challenge, or rather the only challenge, is the word "seriousness," and the underlying spirit of contract and the fear of huge compensation.

"Don't worry, young man!"

Liang Yongshi put down the agreement, raised his head, let out a long sigh, and revealed a confident and resolute smile with a solemn promise on his face.