"The currency has depreciated, and the market hasn't been very good this year," the manager said, picking up a delicate part to show Wen Tang, "See the beads inside? Even the slightest incompatibility requires elimination."
"By these standards, after all the effort, it wouldn't even cover the cost of the human resources."
Wen Tang shifted his eyes, thoughtfully weighing the part in his hand.
He examined the beads inside.
Polishing each one indeed took a lot of time.
Setting down the part as he noticed the manager walking away, Wen Tang quickly caught up, "Maybe we can talk some more."
Just as he spoke, the manager's phone rang.
Wen Tang's words were cut off as the manager glanced at the screen, then at Wen Tang, before walking to the other side to answer the call.
Wen Tang stood by, waiting.
Occasionally, he would pick up the part and ponder over it carefully.
