Almost letting it slip, the inspectors bumped arms with each other, and Jiang Wanqing took in their movements, her lips curving slightly into a smile.
She deliberately shook her head and sighed.
"Look, we're friends now, so I won't beat around the bush. I know you guys came to inspect us suddenly because you have some unspeakable reasons. I suspect it's because someone in the Wang family is trying to squeeze me dry and take the factory away. Sigh, I've been law-abiding all these years, and everyone has seen that. If I really can't fight city hall, I'll just back down, sell the factory, make some money, and go home to live a normal life. I just don't know if things will be so peaceful after the change of leadership."
As she spoke, she glanced at them out of the corner of her eye. Sure enough, those men's eyes revealed struggle and entanglement. Indeed, over the past few years, Jiang Wanqing had taken good care of them in all aspects. They always got their share of meat and soup, and sometimes they would even receive a small fee for their hard work. If the factory really changed its management, they would probably be lucky if they didn't get any benefits or even take the blame!
"Hiss... Comrade Jiang, where did you hear that the Wang family relatives are after your factory? Are you mistaken? We only know that he wants to distract you and get you to leave the institute. The factory is still yours."
Finally, someone tentatively asked the question, and in doing so, "unintentionally" revealed the information he knew. Everyone understood without saying a word. Jiang Wanqing suppressed her lips and waved her hand.
"I think you comrades know better than I do what kind of people the Wang family are, so I won't say more. I know you are here on business out of necessity. Next time, just tell me what you want me to do. At worst, you can sell the factory to him and then you can negotiate with him in the future."
Upon hearing this, the men's expressions instantly changed. The Wang family were notoriously stingy and miserly, always taking without giving. Yet, they were being ordered around by people from different departments. If they were to actually deal with them face-to-face in the future, forget about getting a few coins; they might even be ripped off while passing through the area.
"Comrade Jiang, you can't say that. We have witnessed your management ability. Since you feel that our inspection work has caused you trouble, then how about this: starting today, we will go back to the way things were before. You run your factory, and we will fulfill our obligations. We will not interfere with each other and will live in harmony. We will pretend we didn't hear about the Wang family's situation, okay?"
Finally hearing the result she wanted to hear, Jiang Wanqing suppressed the curve of her lips, looking deeply moved.
"With your words of comfort, I feel at ease. If you need anything in the future, just let me know. If you have any difficulties at home, just come to me. I will definitely not let you down!"
"No problem, no problem. We have nothing else to do today, so we'll be going now. Goodbye, Comrade Jiang."
"goodbye."
Jiang Wanqing personally saw them off. Hong Xing was dumbfounded. After leaving with his men, he immediately ran into her office.
"Sister-in-law, what did you say to them? They used to spend ages messing around in our factory, but this time they just sat for a short while and left!"
"Explain with emotion and reason."
"ah?"
"I don't believe it," Hung Hing said, covering his mouth and laughing.
"Sister-in-law, you really know how to handle these people. Will they come back in the future?"
"Back to normal, just like before."
"That's great!"
"Okay, I'll leave the factory matters to you. Do what you're supposed to do, and don't worry about the money you have to spend. I'll come back and do a major overhaul after I finish what I'm doing at the institute, so don't let your guard down."
Jiang Wanqing patted Hong Xing on the shoulder, then packed her things, leaving Hong Xing both surprised and astonished.
"Are you going to take it back?"
"Of course, it was Professor Xue's dying wish, so I couldn't refuse to help him complete it."
"Alright, then I wish you all the best, sister-in-law. We're all waiting for you to come back."
"Um."
Jiang Wanqing resolved the factory's issues in just two days. By then, the research institute had spread rumors about why she hadn't conducted the experiments, making the story completely unrecognizable.
Sure enough, just as she resumed her normal experimental schedule and stepped into the institute, she heard people talking about her.
"Hey, have you heard? That Jiang Wanqing hasn't come to the station for several days. She bragged too much, and now she's slinking back home."
"Lack of ability is one thing, but she also tried to shake up the existing relationship structure in the institute. It's no wonder she suffered a setback."
“I heard that she couldn’t endure the hardship and couldn’t make any money here, so she left without a word.”
Jiang Wanqing laughed as she listened. Where did these rumors come from? They were utterly absurd. The person behind them must have really gone to great lengths.
Just as she was about to walk over and expose their ultimately foolish lie, Wang Yan appeared first.
She happened to be blocked by a pillar, so she heard their conversation clearly.
The man didn't disappoint her; his words were even more offensive than filth.
"You're all wrong. Jiang Wanqing is like someone who's eating what's in her bowl while eyeing what's in the pot. She's trying to have her cake and eat it too, and she's not taking care of everything. Maybe she's been doing something bad while she's away these past few days. She did suggest to the higher-ups that we admit students fairly this year. Who can say for sure that she hasn't done anything to betray everyone's interests?"
After Wang Yan finished speaking, the others fell silent instantly, but after about half a minute, they started talking again.
"That actually makes some sense..."
If they kept talking, she was afraid she would be labeled a spy. Jiang Wanqing quickly walked over and grabbed Wang Yan's wrist tightly.
“I heard the dog barking from a long way off. I was wondering who it was. Oh, it’s Comrade Wang. No wonder. He’s always been so hardworking, producing nothing but no results. You and your dad know best what I’ve been up to these past few days.”
"What...what nonsense are you spouting!"
Wang Yan's face darkened. She tried to shake off Jiang Wanqing's hand, but to no avail. She raised her other hand to hit her, but it was forcefully pressed down.
Jiang Wanqing had nothing to do with the brainless Wang Yan.
"Am I talking nonsense? Do I need to produce evidence? Since I dare to say this, I must have irrefutable proof. If you dare to do it, then don't blame me for daring to expose you. You have a good idea of how big the network of relationships and the chain of interests are behind this, right?"
"you……"
Although she didn't know how she had found out about her, and her father had clearly said that everything was foolproof, how could she have returned unharmed so quickly and become even more arrogant? Wang Yan felt like she was suffocating.
Jiang Wanqing glanced at the person who had been gossiping earlier and snorted.
"You all know better about the assessment process. You can easily find out how many people got in through underhanded means. I can withstand scrutiny for what I did, but what about you? Instead of wasting time being a gossip here, you should go back and improve your skills. It's true what they say: when you're together, you're a pile of shit; when you're scattered, you stink everywhere!"
"Comrade Jiang, how could you be so rude!" someone retorted, defiantly.
"I can be less rude, but you don't deserve it!"
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