Cup of Water Punishment H ai Van
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Chapter 6

Chapter 6 — Cup of Water Punishment H ai Van

Updated 10/08/2026 4 min read

"Director Chu, last month my mother came to the company to wait for me to get off work. The water dispenser at the reception desk was broken. I used hot water in the tea room to pour her a cup." "The next day, General Director Phuong criticized me in the company-wide group, the reason being that I arbitrarily used company resources to entertain family members." “Deduct twenty thousand yuan from me.” I stopped for a moment. "From then on, I didn't dare to do anything outside the procedure anymore, because I didn't know if the next time I would be charged twenty thousand or not." My mother does not take advantage of the company's amenities. She was just thirsty. Drinking a sip of hot water, he was also scolded by the entire company for being an unsightly eater. Every time I think about this, I feel nauseous. Chu Hong Vien looked towards Phuong Vi. “Just for a glass of water, the staff's price is twenty thousand yuan?” Phuong Vi's lips moved. “Director Chu, this matter is handled according to regulations, there is a related penalty clause in the employee handbook.” Chu Hong Vien's voice is very faint. “I looked at your employee handbook, first violation, verbal warning.” "The situation is serious, the performance reduction is from two hundred to one thousand, who set this?" Phuong Vi did not speak. Chu Hong Vien asked again. “Who set it up?” She opened her mouth in a small voice. "It's me who decides after synthesizing the impact considerations." “What effect?” Zhou Hongyuan looked at her. “What effect does a glass of water have?” Phuong Vi's face was completely pale. Zhou Hongyuan turned to me. “Has the money been deducted yet?” “Already staged.” "Give back." He looked towards Phuong Vi. “Pay it back today.” Phuong Vi nodded. “Yes, Director Chu.” Chu Hong Vien picked up the regulations manual on the table and casually flipped two pages. His face became colder and colder. “The penalty can be increased arbitrarily.” “When I did it, it was stuck everywhere.” “Are regulations like this for management, or are they for regulating people?” Phuong Vi stood there, unable to say a word. Chu Hong Vien stood up and went out. As he passed me, he gave me a business card. “Tieu Ngu, general manager Trieu said your working ability is quite good.” “If there is a problem in the future, you can directly contact the group administrative center.” I received the business card. “Thank you, Director Chu.” After he left, only Phuong Vi and I were left in the distinguished guest room. She looked at me, her lips trembling. I didn't wait for her to open her mouth. Just arrange the tea and cake invoices and approval slips neatly and place them on the table. “General Manager Phuong, the shopping documents are all here, remember to pay me.” Having finished speaking, I turned around and went out. 12 The third day after Zhou Hongyuan left, the company sent an email to all employees. The sender is general manager Trieu. "Notice on amending the administrative management regulations: After being approved by the group's legal affairs and discussed by the company's management board, we are now making a comprehensive amendment to the administrative management regulations. During the amendment period, the initial unreasonable provisions are temporarily suspended." As soon as the email was sent, the office was silent for a few seconds. Duong Pham jumped out of his seat directly. “Miss Ha, you are so awesome, this broken regulation should have been fixed a long time ago.” That evening, twenty thousand yuan was returned to my account. The money has come back, but I still remember my mother's phone call. She asked me carefully. “Ha Ha, did mom cause you trouble?” There are resentments that can pass without having to return the money. On the same day, HR sent another notification. Due to inappropriate management, Phuong Vi was removed from the position of general director of administration and demoted to the position of administrative manager. That afternoon, she held the cardboard box, walked out of the general manager's office, and moved to the farthest corner of the open work area. As she passed me, she stopped for a moment. I raised my head to look at her, waiting for her to open her mouth. But in the end she said nothing, hugged the box and walked away. Duong Pham leaned closer. “Miss Ha, don't you feel satisfied?” “I just saw her face turn pale.” I think a bit. “Not that happy.” "Huh?" “I just want to let her know something.” “What?” I closed the regulations notebook next to the computer. “Don't consider honest people stupid.” End of story.

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