As the business expanded, Li Jin had already recouped half of his investment, and the factory was thriving. However, at this time, by chance, Li Jin caught the eye of a director from the Guaidianzi Subdistrict Office in Baiyu District.

It was a business exchange event organized by the neighborhood committee, and Li Jin attended as a factory representative. During the event, Li Jin spoke eloquently, and her clear vision for the factory's future and her unique insights into business management attracted the attention of many people present, including Director Zhang from the neighborhood committee office.

Director Zhang already had a strong liking for young, beautiful, and capable women, and upon meeting Li Jin, he was even more captivated. After the event, Director Zhang proactively approached Li Jin to chat, his words full of praise for her factory's development, and he also expressed his willingness to provide more support in terms of policy assistance in the future. Although Li Jin felt that Director Zhang's gaze and attitude were a bit too enthusiastic, she thought it might be beneficial to the factory's development, so she responded politely.

After that, Director Zhang frequently visited Li Jin's factory under various pretexts. One day he would say he had new policy interpretations, the next he would say he wanted to investigate the company's development challenges. Each time he came, he would bring small gifts, saying they were just something he bought on a whim, but Li Jin knew in his heart that there was more to it than met the eye.

Jin Yuanyuan noticed Zhang's unusual behavior and privately reminded Li Jin, "Jinjin, this Zhang is coming too often. I feel like he has ulterior motives. You have to be careful." Li Jin smiled helplessly, "I know, but the factory's development is inseparable from a good relationship with the neighborhood. It's best not to offend them if possible."

However, Director Zhang became increasingly bold. One day, while Li Jin was busy in her office, he came alone and closed the office door. He first talked about some work-related matters, then changed the subject: "Li Jin, you're such an outstanding girl, it's not easy for you to work hard on your own. If I support you, the factory's development will definitely reach new heights. I'm truly sincere towards you, so consider being with me."

Li Jin was startled, and a look of disgust immediately appeared on her face. She stood up and said seriously, "Director Zhang, please have some self-respect! I have a fiancé! Moreover, our relationship should be purely professional. Please don't say such inappropriate things again."

Director Zhang was taken aback by Li Jin's decisive refusal, and his face instantly turned grim. But he persisted, trying to persuade her further: "Li Jin, don't be so stubborn. Following me will only bring you benefits, not harm. Think about it carefully; the factory's future development might depend on me."

Li Jin snorted coldly, "I've always respected you for work convenience. Who do you think you are! You look respectable, but I never expected you to be so despicable! If you keep bothering me, I won't be polite." Director Zhang, enraged and embarrassed, his face flushed red, pointed at Li Jin and said, "Fine, don't think your factory will always have smooth sailing. Offend me, and you'll regret it!" With that, he stormed out, slamming the door behind him. Li Jin watched his departing figure, feeling a mixture of worry and anger. She knew Director Zhang might use his power to trip her up, but she would never bow down to such a person.

In the days that followed, the factory indeed encountered trouble. The street office inspected the factory under various pretexts and even suspended some policy support that was due to them. Jin Yuanyuan anxiously said to Li Jin, "Jinjin, this must be Director Zhang's doing. What should we do?" Li Jin gritted her teeth, "He wants to make things difficult, but we won't back down. We'll organize all the factory's affairs properly, and if he can't find any problems, he'll be helpless. At the same time, I'll try to find a way to report the situation to higher-level leaders." While reassuring the employees to stabilize production, she actively collected evidence, preparing to fight for the factory's development.