Chapter 753: 748. Like a Bubble (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

They were unwilling to give up such a large profit margin from Maikai Supermarket, and they also lacked the ability to go head-to-head with Zhang Ran.

No matter which aspect it was, they were at an absolute disadvantage.

This is still an era where distribution channels are king, especially in front of suppliers like them.

Although online shopping is quite developed now, they could also sell their goods on some online shopping platforms on the internet.

But compared to supermarkets, it is still far behind and completely incomparable.

They also dared not resent Zhang Ran; they truly lacked the courage, as the gap in strength between the two sides was simply too vast.

However, they did end up resenting Li Da; there was no helping it, as it was Li Da who had completely rooted them out this time.

Not only that, but the product shares of some of them in Maikai Supermarket were also redistributed by Zhang Ran to Li Da Group.

"Do you know why you still have this opportunity?" Zhang Ran asked, as if he could see through their thoughts.

The few of them did not know what to say.

Zhang Ran said: "That is because although you participated, the products you provided still had no issues; at the very least, there were no problems with their quality."

"That is why I am giving you this chance, and it is also because President Li's investigation was clear; otherwise, I would rather kill the innocent by mistake than let a single guilty one go."

As Zhang Ran spoke, his gaze grew cold and sharp.

After receiving the news from Li Da, he learned of one thing: there were actually manufacturers over there who used such matters to sneak some substandard products into Maikai Supermarket.

Substandard products do not mean that people will definitely have problems if they eat them; it just means that in certain aspects, they do not meet national regulations.

Most people have no problems after eating them, but since the state has regulated it, it proves that eating too much is definitely not good.

Regarding these people, Zhang Ran has already decided to strike hard this time.

Hearing Zhang Ran's words, Jiao Zhen and the others all trembled, and at the same time, there was an expression of disbelief in their eyes.

How could that be?

They really were not aware of this point.

As for these suppliers, their moods were even more complicated.

In fact, they certainly knew some of the inside story; let alone Maikai Supermarket, even other supermarkets had similar situations.

It is just that compared to those small supermarkets, large supermarkets have much less of this, and these things are actually similar to cigarettes—harmful to health, but not the kind of fatal hazard.

Basically, it is also very difficult to detect.

The suppliers no longer spoke; at this moment, they did not know what kind of attitude they should have toward Li Da.

Just a moment ago, they were still very resentful, as after all, it was Li Da, who could be considered a traitor within their industry, who had done such a thing.

He had rounded them all up and, furthermore, had investigated what they had done clearly and thoroughly.

But now, it seems they also have to thank Li Da; if Li Da had not investigated it clearly, Zhang Ran would definitely have cut them all off in one stroke.

Anyone who participated would definitely have needed to face strict and heavy punishment.

By then, let alone supplying goods, it would be hard to say whether their companies could even survive this disaster.

Just as the atmosphere was somewhat dull and oppressive, Liu Guohua walked in again; this time, there was a bit more luster in his eyes.

However, Liu Guohua did not say much, just waiting quietly.

Very quickly, Zhang Ran's phone rang, and just as the person on the other end was about to say something, they heard Zhang Ran say indifferently: "Sell the shares in your hands to me at the current market price."

"What?" The person on the other end seemed not to have heard clearly, or rather, did not believe Zhang Ran was this forceful.

"What? Are your ears not working well?" Zhang Ran said coldly.

Now, let alone the person on the other end, even the people in the room were somewhat shocked; was Zhang Ran really this forceful?

"Right, I also have to tell you one thing: you had better not have known that some products were problematic; once I find out you knew, don't blame me for not leaving you any shred of face." Zhang Ran hung up the phone after saying this, then looked at Liu Guohua again.

Liu Guohua was already in a completely dazed state at this moment; his last hope had been shattered just like that.

Zhang Ran did not even listen to what he had to say; it was a direct notification, not a discussion.

At this very moment, Liu Guohua truly realized Zhang Ran's forcefulness and the energy he possessed.

The fact that his own phone had not rung was enough to explain some things.

The other party had conceded!

Zhang Ran looked at Liu Guohua and said: "Is there anything else you want to say?"

Liu Guohua moved his lips, but in the end, he did not say a word; at this moment, he truly felt a sense of despair.

Zhang Ran looked at him one last time, then looked at Jiao Zhen, "Forget it, consider it as giving Brother Jiao some face; go turn yourself in. As for the extent to which you turn yourself in, that is your own business."

Liu Guohua trembled all over, wanting to beg, but seeing Zhang Ran's cold gaze, he ultimately did not say a word and walked out silently.

He knew his life was over; his previous high spirits and his previous arrogance and wildness had all turned into endless despair at this moment.

Watching the dejected Liu Guohua, Jiao Zhen looked at Zhang Ran with gratitude; he also knew that this was truly Zhang Ran giving Jiao Zhen a chance for his sake.

Although Jiao Zhen would not be able to escape this no matter what—what should be punished must be punished, and what should be served inside must be served.

But voluntarily turning oneself in can at least obtain sentencing leniency to a certain extent.

However, there is a prerequisite for this, which is that Liu Guohua will not continue to be clever and choose to conceal things he thinks he can hide.

Once he conceals them, his act of turning himself in will have no effect at all, but this point depends on Liu Guohua himself.

Zhang Ran looked at the remaining people, especially Geng Yichang and Gu Fei, "I don't care what thoughts you have, nor do I care what you want to do, but there is one thing that is an absolute bottom line."

"That is food safety; whoever dares to play tricks on this, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Brother Jiao's favor only goes this far once; there will absolutely not be such a good thing next time."

Zhang Ran's voice was very calm, but Geng Yichang and the others all felt a chill in their hearts, knowing that Zhang Ran was warning and threatening them.

Gu Fei also felt a tightness in his heart, knowing that this was also directed at him by Zhang Ran.

Zhang Ran knew he had ambition, but he did not care; having ambition is better, but ambition does not mean one can use unscrupulous means.

Liu Guohua's matter was a warning to him, and coupled with You Jingyang and the others from before, even if Gu Fei did not have such thoughts, he needed to be alert at all times.

He even more so needed to remind those under him in the future.

After Zhang Ran finished speaking, he did not say anything more; he dialed a phone number directly and said, "Director Zhao, you may begin the operation."

This time, Zhang Ran did not have any mercy; as long as they were involved, he wanted them all arrested.

Director Zhao's side also began the operation very quickly, though they used the pretext of an economic investigation externally, as Maikai Supermarket still needed its reputation.