Five days later, Zhuang Zhijun and An Qinglin returned to the military pharmaceutical factory and found Chairman Lin.

Lin Tabei was disappointed that he was unable to track down Zhou Kanglu's whereabouts.

"Zhuang Gong, An Gong, Lao Zhou has probably gone abroad. There's nothing I can do about it."

The state has issued a red notice for Zhou Kanglu's arrest, ordering his full-scale arrest.

"Oh, Chairman Lin, these are our resignation applications. Please approve them."

Lin Tabai's hand holding the pen felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

"Can't we discuss this further? Can I ask where you're planning to go?"

Zhuang Zhijun and An Qinglin both shook their heads.

"Betrayal comes to mind when you're here."

I can tell you that we have decided to join my sister's industrial park to produce civilian medicines.

Of course, we can still cooperate. We both know the procedures and standards for military medicine better than anyone.

If you don't want to cooperate with us, we can't force you.

Lin Tabei signed the document immediately upon hearing this.

"Cooperation is definitely possible. Knowing that you are in the park puts my mind at ease."

Your sister and brother-in-law are very trustworthy businessmen.

Moreover, they are all patriotic, making cooperation with them the best option.

However, military medicines must adhere to confidentiality agreements; there's no room for negotiation on that.

"Don't worry, we both understand."

We have our own independent lab; their security is definitely much better than ours.

"Alright, stop criticizing me."

The commander called me a few days ago and gave me a good scolding. Did you two instigate this?

I can't even be bothered arguing with you. Get lost, and let's work together more often in the future.

"Hehe, then we're off."

"return."

"Chairman Lin, are you going back on your word so quickly?"

"Bullshit, go collect your wages before you leave."

We've given you an extra three months' salary; as for other bonuses, you'll still receive them quarterly.

"Alright, we're really leaving."

Lin Tabai shook his head and smiled, then began to discuss what to do now that two key pharmaceutical experts were missing.

Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai went to the municipal government.

We need to obtain a pharmaceutical production license and a supplementary license for selling drugs in the industrial park.

The city leaders didn't make things difficult for them at all and approved them all.

The park is now a major taxpayer, so it's generally not going to cause any trouble.

"Honey, let's go to the tax bureau again."

"Honey, what's up?"

"Yes, I plan to provide insurance for all employees in the park, including all five types of insurance."

"Right now, only some state-owned factories are paying insurance. Aren't we a bit too early?"

"The earlier employees pay their contributions, the more money they will receive upon retirement. It's better to pay them sooner rather than later."

"This will definitely reduce employee wages. Will the employees agree to that?"

"Never mind, let's go back first."

Let all employees vote; if they agree, they pay; if they disagree, they'll have to wait a few more years. Sooner or later, they'll be forced to pay.

"Okay, honey, shall we go take a look at the jade factory?"

"Let's go and see how it goes."

The couple drove to the Second Ring Road and parked next to the construction site.

"Honey, are the factory and the store operating at the same time?"

"Yes, I plan to build a two-story store to save space."

"Hey, honey, those people aren't from our park."

"Oh no, something's probably going to happen. Honey, let's go over there right away."

The couple quickened their pace.

Seeing that the workers in the park were about to fall off the steel frame, the couple grabbed the frame at the same time.

The troublemaking young people were brandishing sticks.

An Qingbai turned around and slapped one of them across the face.

"Where did you come from? Causing trouble here?"

Li Dawei, a worker on the steel frame, immediately climbed down.

"Chairman Zhuang, Vice Chairman An, these young men have come several times. They want bricks from our construction site."

If we disagree, they'll come over and walk around, threatening us with sticks.

Several workers were also injured, but all sustained only minor injuries.

Why didn't you tell Director An?

David Lee scratched his head.

"We don't want to cause trouble for our superiors."

"Director An is very busy. He has to come and go from one construction site to another all the time. It's really hard work for him."

"You must tell us next time if anything happens. It was too dangerous. If the vice chairman and I hadn't come today, you would have fallen to your death."

"I understand, I will definitely learn from this lesson."

An Qingbai turned around and looked at the troublemakers.

What do you want to do?

A carefree young man walked out, smoking a cigarette.

"We're just short of money, and we're doing you a favor by liking our bricks."

"Hurry up and bring it to me, or I'll beat you up..."

An Qingbai slapped him again.

"What else can you do?"

The young man immediately dropped his cigarette on the ground.

"Otherwise...otherwise..."

*Slap*, another slap.

"Otherwise what?"

"I...I..."

*Smack*

The young man sat on the ground, burying his face in his hands and weeping.

"Wow, I didn't say anything, why do you keep hitting me?"

Zhuang Zhimeng walked over and stomped out the cigarette butt.

"You look quite young, why aren't you in school?"

The young people didn't dare to answer.

"Here's what I'm going to do: I'll arrange a job for you. Do you want to take it?"

Sitting on the ground, Zhang Shengchao wiped away his tears and couldn't wait to ask.

What kind of job?

"You will act as security personnel for the construction team."

If anyone tries to cause trouble for the construction team, you scare them away.

One person earns ten yuan a day, with lunch provided, and finishes get off work at six in the afternoon.

So, are you in or not?

"Ten yuan is too little, isn't it?"

"Quite a lot. The lunch is good; there's meat and vegetables every day."

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