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Old Master Liu fidgeted anxiously by the side, but he didn't dare to interrupt. Wang Hao was so frightened that his face turned pale. The customers in the shop noticed that the two were deliberately making things difficult, but out of fear of their identities from the tax bureau, they remained silent.
Jiang Tao felt beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He knew that if this continued, he would surely be at their mercy. His mind raced as he considered his options. Should he find someone to help? Who could he turn to? Deputy Director Wang from the Cultural Bureau? Or Lin Wei from the Management Office?
Just then, a clear and powerful voice rang out at the door: “Chief Zhang, Captain Li, what brings you both to our market today?”
Jiang Tao and the others turned to see Lin Wei standing at the entrance, looking vibrant and poised. Although she wore a professional smile, her gaze was sharp. She had clearly heard the commotion or received a tip-off and had come over specifically.
Upon seeing Lin Wei, the two tax officials' expressions changed slightly, and their arrogance diminished. While the Management Office held a lower rank, it was still influential in the local area, and Lin Wei seemed to have some connections as well; they didn’t want to escalate matters unnecessarily.
“Ah, it's Comrade Lin,” Guo Zi Lian forced a smile. “We received a report and came for a routine check on this shop's tax situation.”
Lin Wei nodded and stepped inside the shop. Her eyes quickly scanned the account books and the expressions of the two officials, giving her a rough idea of what was happening. She picked up Jiang Tao's account book and flipped through it before addressing them calmly: “Chief Zhang, Captain Li, our Management Office has always emphasized that Individual Business Owners should operate in compliance with regulations and pay taxes lawfully. However, as I understand it, there is currently a guiding approach for Individual Business Owners in our city, especially for small-scale operators just starting out. There are indeed practical difficulties with small repair service incomes where customers may not request receipts and operators find it hard to keep detailed records for invoicing. It seems there is some leeway in policy regarding this issue.”
She pointed out the problem with cost recognition for purchased goods: “As for determining the cost of acquiring used items, this is indeed a challenge; not having formal invoices is quite common. However, as far as I know, tax authorities generally estimate costs based on industry practices or market conditions rather than simply deeming them as zero cost; otherwise, it wouldn’t align with principles of seeking truth from facts.”
Her words were logical and well-founded, highlighting the flexibility of policy while subtly suggesting that their approach might be overly stringent.
Then she shifted her tone casually: “Although Boss Jiang's shop hasn't been open long, it has maintained an excellent reputation in our market for its solid skills and fair pricing, solving many repair issues for the community. Recently, when our Management Office’s old printing machine broke down, Boss Jiang kindly helped us fix it for free. Moreover, I’ve heard that some units from the Cultural Bureau and Education Bureau have designated him for repairs. A skilled and reputable Individual Business Owner like him deserves our support and assistance.”
This statement was both soft yet firm; it praised Jiang Tao while indicating that he had some backing and hinted at the Management Office's stance.
The two tax officials were astute enough to understand Lin Wei's implications. They exchanged glances, realizing that it would be impossible to crush Jiang Tao over such minor issues today. Continuing to press could lead to trouble if word got back to higher-ups or if Jiang Tao's "institutional clients" found out.
Guo Zi Lian softened his tone: “Well... Comrade Lin makes some valid points. We are here for a routine check due to reports received. So here’s what we’ll do: Boss Jiang, your accounts do need to be more standardized—especially regarding purchase costs and sales income—so please ensure you have complete receipts moving forward. Since this is your first offense, we won’t impose any penalties this time; however, we expect you to organize your accounts within a specified timeframe. We will return next month for a follow-up inspection. I hope to see improvements by then.”
The Slim Guy quickly chimed in: “Yes, yes! It’s all about standardizing operations!”
Jiang Tao nodded vigorously: “Yes, yes! Thank you both for your guidance! I will definitely work on standardizing my accounts!”
What seemed like an escalating crisis was thus diffused by Lin Wei’s few words. The two tax officials flipped through the account book symbolically before exchanging some formalities and leaving.
Once they were gone, Jiang Tao let out a long sigh of relief and turned to Lin Wei with gratitude shining in his eyes: “Comrade Lin, thank you so much today! If you hadn’t arrived in time, my shop might have been shut down!”
Lin Wei felt her cheeks flush slightly but quickly regained her composure as she waved her hand lightly: “I… I didn’t do much; I just spoke a few truths. The main thing is that your operations really don’t have major issues. However, they are right; your accounts do need more standardization. As your business grows larger, you can’t afford to be careless in this area.”
She paused before adding: “If you’re unsure about anything, you can consult with the tax bureau or… I know someone at an accounting firm who can help you with your bookkeeping.”
“That would be fantastic! You’ve really helped me out!” Jiang Tao exclaimed joyfully.
Seeing Jiang Tao’s sincere gratitude brought an inexplicable sense of comfort—and perhaps sweetness—to Lin Wei’s heart. She softly acknowledged him with an “mm” before reminding him again about operating standards and then turned to leave.
As Jiang Tao watched Lin Wei’s retreating figure fade away, he felt a surge of emotions within him. He knew that although this crisis had passed for now, Ma Guoqiang—the venomous snake—would not let things rest easily. He needed to strengthen himself quickly—not just in skills and business but also in building connections and improving his ability to handle these underhanded tactics!
“Standardizing accounts… It seems I need professional help with this,” he thought resolutely. “And I must expand my renovation business quickly to earn more money! Only with enough strength can I stand fearless against these lurking threats!” Jiang Tao clenched his fists tightly as determination shone brighter in his eyes.
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