As soon as Wang Zhiqiang said this, others echoed him.

"We have elderly parents and young children to support, and they all depend on us to make a living. If the company has problems, the lives of so many people will be in jeopardy."

"This company isn't a place for playing house. They shouldn't have hired an amateur, especially a woman, to run it."

"It's because they're rich! Rich people certainly don't take these things seriously, and we're the ones who suffer."

Everyone was talking non-stop, and Wang Zhiqiang's face became even more proud. Seeing that the time was almost up, Wang Zhiqiang finally stood up.

"Alright! I completely understand everyone's anxiety right now. I've been with the company all this time, and I certainly won't watch it collapse. Mr. Lu, there's really no other solution. I have an idea. I've already arranged a meeting with a supplier this afternoon. Let's ignore the price and just fill the order first. That way, we won't have to pay a higher penalty. Don't you agree?"

"That's right! If the costs are a little higher, then it's better to make less profit. At least we won't lose money, and it won't affect the company's reputation. We can earn it back slowly in the future."

"That's right! Director Wang is really insightful."

Wang Zhiqiang felt like he was floating in the air as he was being praised by everyone. Seeing that Lu Anning remained silent, he felt more confident.

What can a little girl accomplish? From now on, just listen to him obediently, and she can still sit in the boss's position. Everyone can live in peace, how wonderful.

"Are you done?"

After a while, Lu An Ning spoke, interrupting the chatter.

Wang Zhiqiang looked at Lu Anning with a haughty expression, "Boss Lu, you're still a newbie after all, and you still have a lot to learn. We're all working for the good of the company, so if you have any questions in the future, just come and ask me. This afternoon, the supplier will bring the contract, and when you sign it, the company's problems will be solved, and everyone will be happy. Isn't that great?"

Lu Anning smiled faintly: "Who said I didn't find a new supplier?"

Wang Zhiqiang was stunned. "Impossible! I've asked those larger suppliers, and they haven't even met you. As for the smaller ones, they're either of poor quality or too small. You don't need to play Tai Chi here. Everyone here is not stupid!"

"Director He, you speak for yourself!"

Production Director He Jianping stood up and said, "Over the past three days, Mr. Lu took Special Assistant Zhong and me to a neighboring city to meet with two new suppliers. After conducting on-site inspections, we've signed contracts with them and brought back samples of medicinal materials."

As he spoke, Zhong Ling distributed the prepared medicinal material samples to the executives and shareholders, and circulated them around.

The medicinal materials were of excellent quality, and looked even better than those used in previous research and development. When the item was passed to Wang Zhiqiang, he glanced at it, his expression somewhat grim, and tossed it aside.

"This thing is good, Mr. Lu. It must have cost a lot of money! Don't blame me for not warning you. If the cost is too high, the company's profits will be greatly reduced, and it will be useless."

He Jianping immediately explained, "We have two suppliers who can provide the raw materials we need. The quality is better than before, and the price is the same as before. So, everyone can rest assured! The raw materials will arrive tomorrow, and the production line will resume production tomorrow. There will be no impact on the final shipment."

At this time, Tian Liang stood up and said, "I've examined these herbs. They completely meet the requirements that Deputy Director Liu and I have for laboratory raw materials. Director He and I both think that this new supplier is very good. I believe that this batch of our products will be even more effective."

Good efficacy will also help enhance Haitian’s reputation and expand the market.

The production department and R&D department had the power to support Lu Anning, and for a moment, the conference room was silent.

He Jianping snorted softly, "Director Wang couldn't wait to find a supplier to buy raw materials at a high price. If President Lu hadn't returned in time, wouldn't you have signed the contract privately? Director Wang, you couldn't have reached some agreement with the supplier that we don't know about!"

He Jianping hit the nail on the head, and a hint of panic flashed in Wang Zhiqiang's eyes.

"Director He, please don't say anything without evidence. I'm doing this for the good of the company. Since President Lu has already dealt with it, what else can I say?"

Wang Zhiqiang snorted and stopped talking. In the blink of an eye, the group led by Wang Zhiqiang had lost their temper, lowered their heads, and no longer cared to listen.

Lu Anning cleared his throat. "The supplier issue has been resolved. I hope everyone here can focus on their own duties. For the company to run well, the most important thing is safety. If I discover that someone has ulterior motives and does something detrimental to the company, don't blame me for being ruthless. Dismissed!"

After everyone left, Lu Anning leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh. Attending the meeting under such pressure was more exhausting than usual.

Zhong Ling considerately handed over a thermos cup filled with refreshing black tea, and the two smiled at each other in tacit understanding.

"I feel more at ease when you're by my side. Go back and see if the office is still short of anything, and talk to the logistics department to get it filled. Don't let yourself down."

Zhong Ling smiled and agreed: "Mr. Lu has taken good care of me. I can have a new beginning, I dare not ask for more. If there is anything in the future, just tell me to do it."

Lu Anning was chatting and laughing with Zhong Ling when she turned around and saw Hu Qian glaring at them with a dark face.

Lu Anning patted the back of Zhong Ling's hand, stood up and left with Zhong Ling.

"Secretary Hu, clean up the conference room."

Hu Qian responded unwillingly, clenched her fists and watched them leave with a gloomy look in her eyes.