Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 434: Missing Items in the Warehouse

"Manager Su, what’s the matter?"

Seeing her expression not quite right, Old Wang asked nervously.

Su Xiaoxiao carefully looked over the list in that section again, raised her head, pointed to a certain place, and asked Old Wang: "Uncle Wang, we purchased a hundred of these watches, I see it shows we sold eighty-five, so there should be fifteen left, but..."

As Su Xiaoxiao spoke, her gaze fell on the warehouse shelves.

Because they were a bestseller, those watches were placed in the most prominent position at the entrance for easy access.

Without needing to go over and count one by one, Old Wang could tell at a glance that the fifteen watches that should be left were only thirteen, meaning two watches were missing.

Old Wang immediately started sweating, having managed the warehouse for so many years, nothing like this had ever happened.

"Manager Su, you have to believe me, I didn’t steal those watches. I really don’t know why there are two missing."

He was so anxious that he started to tear up, "Although the warehouse keys are with me, the leaders from various departments often come here to get goods, I can’t keep an eye on them all the time..."

Saying this, he suddenly realized that the person in front of him was also a leader, and he became even more panicked.

Su Xiaoxiao certainly wouldn’t suspect Old Wang, as he had always been honest and upright. Moreover, if there were anything, he wouldn’t have handed over the list so directly just now.

"Manager Su, you have to believe me, I really didn’t! If I’m lying, may I be struck by lightning."

As soon as he finished speaking, a thunderous roar sounded from the sky.

Old Wang: "..."

Damn, is heaven trying to kill him? Honest to God, he really hasn’t done anything!

Just as he didn’t know how to continue proving his innocence, Su Xiaoxiao spoke up: "I believe you."

"Really? Manager Su, you really believe me?"

Old Wang was beyond excited.

Finding a true friend in a desolate place, he now felt Manager Su was his confidante, his family, if not for the inappropriate situation, he’d have rushed over and knelt on the spot.

But before his excitement was over, Su Xiaoxiao spoke again: "Uncle Wang, it’s not enough for just me to believe you, we also need to find the thief quickly and clear your name."

"Yes, yes, yes, I’ll go find the thief right away."

Old Wang nodded like a pecking chicken and hurriedly wanted to go find the culprit.

Su Xiaoxiao pulled him back: "Uncle Wang, don’t get too agitated, let’s first check all the inventory to see if anything else is missing."

"Yes, yes, yes, check the inventory first!"

Old Wang had lost all his initiative by now and listened to Su Xiaoxiao, following her lead.

The two worked together, checking against the list item by item.

The more they checked, the more Old Wang’s heart ached.

Not just the watches, even fabrics, shoes, food, and many other quantities didn’t add up, but the numbers were small, so it wasn’t obvious.

"Oh no! Manager Su, I’m done for, what should I do now? We’ve lost so much stuff, even if I were sold, I couldn’t repay it."

Old Wang usually paid close attention and didn’t believe anyone could steal under his nose, so he hadn’t checked item by item before.

As a result, this time he was thoroughly embarrassed.

Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment, then leaned over to his ear and whispered her suggestion: "Uncle Wang, if you trust me, we can do this..."

Old Wang, after hearing her plan, hesitated: "Manager Su, this... will it really work?"

"Don’t worry, that person definitely won’t be able to keep calm and will show their true colors."

"Okay, Manager Su, I’ll listen to you. If this works out, you’ll be my lifesaver from now on."

Uncle Wang’s eyes were red with excitement.

An old-timer like him near retirement, yet facing such a career downfall, it felt like riding a roller coaster plummeting from the sky, terrifying to death.

A few minutes later, Su Xiaoxiao pretended to call out to Uncle Wang in the lobby.

"Uncle Wang, the General Manager has asked me to be responsible for the annual promotion event. I’m planning to check the inventory this afternoon, can you bring the list to me later and come with me for verification?"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Wang pretended to be flustered: "Manager Su, do we have to check the inventory this afternoon? The warehouse is a bit messy, many things aren’t sorted, it might be inconvenient. Could you wait to check tomorrow instead?"

"Alright, then tomorrow morning it is."

Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and nodded.

Liu Changjiang happened to pass by and heard their conversation.

Mainly because both of their voices were quite loud, almost everyone heard, except for those who were truly hard of hearing.

Liu Changjiang staggered, this damn girl really was his nemesis, what’s all this checking of inventory for no reason? Isn’t this just looking for trouble?

Fortunately, the warehouse keeper Old Wang also seemed quite uneasy. He could think of a way to get chummy with Old Wang, have him do some tricks, and make sure this damn girl can’t check the inventory properly.

While secretly plotting, he suddenly heard Su Xiaoxiao raise her volume: "Uncle Wang, asking to check tomorrow, are you hiding something from me, wanting to delay time?"

"Manager Su, that’s unfair, I’ve always been honest and upright, how could I possibly have anything to hide."

Old Wang, with a pleasing smile, saw her off and just breathed a sigh of relief when he felt a pat on his shoulder.

Turning around, he was somewhat astonished to see it was Liu Changjiang.

"Old Wang, are you free tonight? I’ll buy you a couple of drinks."

Uncle Wang thought, an iron rooster pulling out a feather, surely no good would come of it.

Could the fish Manager Su wants to catch actually be Liu Changjiang?

Immediately following Su Xiaoxiao’s instructions, he sighed: "Ah, forget it, I have things to do tonight, not in the mood, thanks anyway."

Seeing no one around, Liu Changjiang leaned in: "Old Wang, are you having some difficulties? If you need anything just tell me, with our relationship, I’ll help however I can."

Old Wang showed hesitation: "This... really nothing, really, well I’ve got something else, so I’ll get going now."

Saying this, he pretended to leave, but was grabbed by Liu Changjiang.

"Old Wang, with our relationship, there’s nothing that can’t be said. If you have any difficulties, you must tell me, maybe I can actually help."

Uncle Wang cautiously glanced at Liu Changjiang, finally gritting his teeth: "Comrade Liu, you’re quicker-witted than me, let me ask you something?"

Liu Changjiang confidently: "Go ahead."

"Well... I have a friend working as an inventory manager at their factory, he likes to take advantage of small things, often sneaking things home from the warehouse.

But now the factory wants to check the inventory, leaving only one day to make things right, what would you say can be done to get past this?"

Liu Changjiang, feigning serious consideration, whispered moments later: "Old Wang, you know, with the dry weather, it’s easy for things to catch fire, isn’t it? If a warehouse accidentally catches fire, isn’t it quite normal?"

Old Wang looked as if he had suddenly realized: "Comrade Liu, you mean..."