"Yes! After discussions by several board members, our company has decided to give you a bonus of 300,000 yuan as a token of our gratitude."
After Qi Dongqiang said this, he saw Jiang Taoâs face remain as calm as still water, and couldnât help but be a little surprised by his reaction.
300,000 yuan bonus!
For ordinary people, this definitely counts as a substantial bonus!
On the side, Dong Qiang somewhat understood why Jiang Tao was so calm.
When he went downstairs to meet Jiang Tao, he saw Jiang Taoâs million-yuan Mercedes GLS.
For someone who can afford a million-level luxury car, itâs quite normal to be calm when facing a 300,000 yuan bonus.
Jiang Tao calmly asked, "Is it taxed?"
Meat delivered to oneâs mouth naturally has no reason to refuse.
Moreover, he helped Jingxin Fisheries greatly this time, so he accepted this bonus with peace of mind.
"Haha, regarding taxes, our finance department can handle that for you."
Qi Dongqiang was amused by Jiang Taoâs straightforwardness and looked at him with more appreciation.
Jiang Tao smiled and said, "Then Iâll trouble you with it."
"Mr. Jiang, if I may ask, how did you know about Qi Jinxiong stealing our companyâs secret formula?"
Qi Dongqiang looked at Jiang Tao with curiosity, as he was quite intrigued by this matter.
"We are neighbors."
Jiang Tao, unfazed, casually made up a story:
"Once by chance, while smoking on the balcony, I overheard him on the phone with someone."
"That person was chatting about confidential information and discussing prices."
"So I became more vigilant and called Section Chief Dong, just wanting to alert you all; this bonus was a pleasant surprise."
"I see, truly what people do, the heavens observe, justice has long arms! Even heaven is helping us!"
"Mr. Jiangâs small gesture saved our company from losing tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions!"
"This 300,000 yuan bonus is just a slight token of our appreciation for you."
After hearing Jiang Taoâs explanation, Qi Dongqiang had no doubts. In his view, Jiang Tao had no motive to deceive him.
Besides, the outcome of this matter was good for Jingxin Fisheries.
As for the details of the process, there was no need to delve deeply.
Later, Qi Dongqiang chatted a bit more with Jiang Tao and called their finance personnel into his office.
The young lady from finance arranged the bonus transfer for Jiang Tao on the spot.
First, he signed a supplementary agreement, then, after deducting 20% miscellaneous income tax, Jiang Tao legally received 240,000 yuan!
A phone call and he earned over a yearâs worth of tuition for his daughter!
With the bonus in hand, Jiang Tao chatted a bit more with Qi Dongqiang, they exchanged WeChat contacts, and then Jiang Tao took his leave.
Qi Dongqiang escorted Jiang Tao downstairs, watching him drive off in a Mercedes GLS, shaking his head with a smile:
"No wonder Jiang Tao was so calm about receiving a 300,000 yuan bonus; apparently, he doesnât exactly lack money!"
Watching Jiang Taoâs car disappear into the distance, Dong Qiang also felt restless inside.
He worked hard for a whole year and only earned 150,000+.
While Jiang Tao made 300,000 with just one phone call, earning what he makes in two years!
Dong Qiang felt a wave of envy and jealousy surge within!
...
Leaving Jingxin Fisheries Feed Processing Factory.
Jiang Tao drove directly toward Xiaoshanhe Urban Village.
It took him less than 10 minutes to reach the entrance of the village.
After parking his car in an open area at the village entrance, Jiang Tao got out and walked into the village.
Passing by Pang Dongdong Supermarket, Jiang Tao walked in.
"Yo! Master Jiang, long time no see, I thought youâd returned to your hometown to develop!"
Yu Dongdong greeted Jiang Tao with a smile upon seeing him.
"Haha, no, Iâm still making a living in Beijing, just rented a place elsewhere, not living here anymore."
Jiang Tao cheerfully greeted Yu Dongdong, then asked:
"Boss Yu, I plan to buy a lot of vegetables to pickle, can I use your tricycle later?"
Yu Dongdong laughed, "Youâre too polite! Even if you didnât buy anything and just wanted to use my tricycle, itâd be fine!"
"Great! Thatâs what Iâm waiting to hear! Iâll get some vegetables, oh, and two cartons of Huazi as well, Iâll settle the bill later."
After exchanging greetings with Yu Dongdong, Jiang Tao headed to the fruits and vegetables section of the supermarket.
Although Pang Dongdong Supermarket isnât as large as those big chains like Yonghui, it does have a complete range of fruits and vegetables.
White radishes, carrots, lotus roots, collard greens, green peppers, Jerusalem artichokes, bamboo shoots, and some shelled peanuts.
He gathered all the ingredients needed to make Eight Treasure Pickles in one go, also buying some seasonings, garlic, and ginger.
This time, Jiang Tao intended to fill the Delicious Pickle Jar to the brim, so he bought quite a lot of materials.
In total, he bought over 400 pounds of various ingredients, costing him more than 1,300 yuan.
And with the two cartons of Huazi.
He spent nearly 3,000 yuan altogether.
Finally, Yu Dongdong had a store employee go with Jiang Tao to his rental to help him with the goods.
"Thanks, auntie, hereâs two packs of cigarettes for you, for your husband to smoke at home."
After thanking the helper auntie, Jiang Tao opened the cigarette box and took out two packs to give to her.
"This is too much!"
Though she said it was too much, the auntie quickly took the cigarettes from Jiang Taoâs hands.
As a supermarket employee, although she doesnât smoke, she knows from hearing every day that a box of Huazi costs 70 yuan, nearly as much as her dayâs wages!