The group chatted for a while longer before heading out.

Their destination this time was a small workshop in the suburbs of Nanming County.

The original owner of this small workshop was Zheng Shouyi.

Because they couldn't find a suitable candidate before, Wang Qian and Gao Churou had been paying each other relatively high salaries so that the other party could keep an eye on things for them.

For the past few months, Zheng Shouyi has done nothing but help look after the small workshop, let alone help boost business.

Gao Churou had some complaints about this.

"Now that we've acquired Lehehe Tea, everything here is ours. Why are you still paying him such a high salary to stay here?"

"Do you think Zheng Shouyi doesn't deserve such a high salary?" Wang Qian asked.

Gao Churou frowned slightly. "What exactly are you thinking?"

She had previously suggested that they hire a few security guards to keep an eye on the small workshop until Wang Qianteng took over, and then they could run it properly.

But Wang Qian said he would rather pay Zheng Shouyi 600 yuan a month than hire a few security guards who only earn 100 yuan a month.

She still couldn't understand it.

"If I said that starting today, I'm going to give Zheng Shouyi a raise, and even raise his annual salary to 15,000, you would probably have objections, right?" Wang Qian said with a wry smile.

"Are you out of your mind?"

Gao Churou couldn't help but scold, "I know you always act on your emotions, but you don't have to be this willful, do you?"

"It's not about being willful, it's a practical necessity!"

Wang Qian said, "I will not only give Zheng Shouyi a raise, but also help him build a house and give him 10% of the shares."

Gao Churou fell silent.

However, the look in his eyes as he looked at Wang Qian was full of doubt and confusion.

"Perhaps you think I've lost my mind right now, but one day you will understand my conscience and good intentions."

Wang Qian gave an ambiguous answer.

As the founder of Lehehe Red Flower Beverage, Zheng Shouyi's identity and location are extremely important.

In her previous life, as Liu Yanran made the brand a huge success, many counterfeit products appeared one after another.

One of the similar products used misleading advertising to successfully gain the trust of countless consumers, thus rapidly seizing market share.

Even after numerous lawsuits, no verdict was ever reached due to the ambiguity of the concepts.

Zheng Shouyi is the key figure in the brand controversy.

If he remembers correctly, someone was even willing to spend a billion to poach Zheng Shouyi.

"Okay, you can decide for yourself."

Although Gao Churou couldn't quite understand what Wang Qian said, she chose to believe him unconditionally.

Wang Qian then said to Zhao Kang and Song Lu, "You two can manage this company however you want, but you absolutely cannot fire Zheng Shouyi, and you certainly cannot deliberately make things difficult for him."

"Yes, we've got it!" Zhao Kang nodded solemnly.

...

Soon, the group arrived at the small workshop where Lehehe was located.

"Mr. Wang, Mr. Gao, what brings you here?"

Zheng Shouyi, who was smoking a cigarette, hurriedly came forward with a bright smile on his face.

Zheng Shouyi was an honest man; aside from expressing his sincerity with a smile, he didn't seem to know how to say flattering things.

"Uncle Zheng, thank you for your hard work these past few days!"

Wang Qian stepped forward and presented a gift he had prepared beforehand. "This is a small gift for you. I hope Uncle Zheng won't find it offensive."

"Boss Wang, you absolutely mustn't do that."

Zheng Shouyi was flattered and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "This gift is too precious, I cannot accept it!"

His small workshop was sold to Wang Qian and Gao Churou for a high price of 100,000 yuan a few months ago.

At that time, he actually felt a little reluctant.

After all, he only invested 20,000 to 30,000 yuan, and there was even some exaggeration involved.

The actual cost he invested was only a little over ten thousand.

Therefore, he always felt somewhat ashamed towards Wang Qian and Gao Churou, as if he had deceived them and felt guilty.

In particular,

After acquiring his small workshop, Wang Qian not only didn't fire him, but instead let him continue to work there, paying him a monthly salary of 600 yuan.

He actually received this salary with great anxiety.

For the past few months, his only role at work has been no different from that of a security guard.

According to the general wage of security guards in Nanming County, it is only about fifty yuan a month.

However, his salary was more than ten times that of an ordinary security guard.

So at first, he kept wondering whether Wang Qian was either a fool who couldn't do business or a liar.

He finally made up his mind when he received his first month's salary on time.

Wang Qian and Gao Churou are just two rich and foolish people; otherwise, they wouldn't have done something so stupid.

On several occasions, he even considered asking for a pay cut so that he could live with himself.

"Uncle Zheng, this is a small token of our appreciation from Roujie and me. We brought it all, so please accept it."

Wang Qian forcibly shoved the gift box into Zheng Shouyi's hands.

Upon hearing this, Gao Churou's face flashed with embarrassment.

When Wang Qian said he wanted to buy a gift for Zheng Shouyi, she was somewhat resistant.

But now, Wang Qian says she also received a share of the gift.

She felt guilty, but also a little touched.

Although it was just a small favor, the sentiment behind it was truly precious.

Otherwise, if it were someone else, let alone doing such a favor, they would probably beg to belittle others to elevate their own status.

"Mr. Wang, I really can't..."

Zheng Shouyi initially wanted to refuse, but after glancing at the two young men and women beside him, he seemed to understand something and accepted the gift with trembling hands.

"Thanks!"

He forced a stiff smile. "Thank you for taking care of me, Mr. Wang and Mr. Gao. I'm the one who's caused you trouble."

"Uncle Zheng, what's wrong with you...?"

Wang Qian was somewhat puzzled.

Why are they behaving strangely when I kindly give them a gift?

Could it be that this gift displeased Zheng Shouyi?

“In the past few months, although I haven’t made any achievements for the factory, at least I haven’t let thieves steal anything, let alone secretly move things from here to my home. I also often clean and maintain the various machines and equipment here.”

Seemingly afraid that Wang Qian and the others wouldn't believe him, he pointed around and said, "You can check everywhere."

"Uncle Zheng, have you misunderstood something?"

Wang Qian was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

It was just a casual gift, but it felt like I was coming to confront them.

However, what frustrated him even more was yet to come.

“Mr. Wang, Mr. Gao, I know there are some things you can’t say directly, but I’m a reasonable person.”

Zheng Shouyi forced a smile and said, "Don't worry, I know what to do. You don't need to pay me this month's salary. I will resign voluntarily and won't make things difficult for you."