The meeting room became completely quiet, and Molly looked at Jiang Wanqing.
“How are we going to maintain production now? She caught us completely off guard, and we still have so many orders on hand.”
"Don't worry, I've already made preparations. Gu Yu will help us."
"That's great, thank goodness you planned ahead."
"Hmph, just wait and see. Our success is unrepeatable. After all, not every team has someone like Wanqing."
Yue Shuzhen swung her legs and hummed a little tune. She had a good attitude and a clear understanding of herself. She could make money by following Jiang Wanqing, so she wouldn't be as foolish as Qin Meng to quit.
"Let her try on her own if she wants to. There's no need to talk about those who have already left. Shen Huan, your branch factory will definitely be exhausted for a while. Just keep some workers to maintain basic production and operation. Transfer everyone else to the main factory to speed up production. This order cannot have any mistakes." Jiang Wanqing made the arrangements decisively.
“Okay, I’ll do as you say.” Shen Huan nodded. “I’ll go back and make the arrangements right away.”
"Um."
“Then I’ll go back too,” Yue Shuzhen said.
"Okay, be careful on the road."
After everyone left, only three people remained in the office. Hong Xing felt rather embarrassed because Qin Meng had scolded him earlier. To be honest, he hadn't really contributed any brainpower. He scratched his head and chuckled twice.
"Sister-in-law, it's my fault for being useless. Besides my strength, I can't help you with anything. Don't worry, I won't argue with you about anything."
"You actually listened to Qin Meng's words? Both mental and physical labor are indispensable. In the early days of the factory's establishment, have you forgotten how you ran around everywhere? In terms of contribution, you are no less than anyone else."
"Thank you, sister-in-law. Only you and Molly don't look down on me."
"Alright, if you want us to not mind, you'd better get back to work," Molly laughed at him.
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Once he left, only Jiang Wanqing and Molly remained in the conference room.
With a sigh, Molly went over and locked the door, then sat down next to Jiang Wanqing, resting her right elbow on the table with a distressed expression.
"Qin Meng just left like that. If she regrets it later, should we still take her in?"
“She’s not a teenage girl. Adults should pay the price for their decisions. If she succeeds, I wish her well. If she fails, I will not accept anyone who has betrayed me.”
“I knew it… But she brought it on herself. She’s had too many peaceful days and just wanted some excitement. Once she gets out, she’ll know how many storms you’ve shielded us from all these years.”
Molly held Jiang Wanqing's hand, her eyes filled with heartache, and her resolve strengthened as she stood firmly by her side forever. They had been friends since Xiyang Village, even before Yue Shuzhen and the others.
"Thank you. As long as our team doesn't completely fall apart, it's fine."
"Um!"
On the other side, after Qin Meng left the main factory, Xue Gang and Guihua were waiting for her by the telephone pole on the street outside. When they saw her come out, they hurriedly went to greet her.
"Comrade Qin, how's it going? How much have you gotten?"
"Only one in seven."
"What?! One-seventh! They've gone too far!" Guihua exclaimed, as if it were her own business.
"Let's go and confront that little bitch Jiang Wanqing!"
"Don't go! Besides these, she also gave me some compensation, that's enough. I don't need her charity. I will definitely make something of myself."
Guihua and Xue Gang exchanged a glance and silently rolled their eyes. Qin Meng was such a fool; what could she do with so little money? But it was better to have something than nothing.
"Comrade Qin, you're just too kind. How can we country folk outsmart them? You must have suffered a lot of grievances. Don't worry, just give the order, and my wife and I will do anything!"
"Yes! Going through fire and boiling oil..."
Before Xue Gang could finish speaking, Guihua pinched him. There was no need to make such a vicious oath; they just wanted money and wanted to trip up Jiang Wanqing as well.
"Hey, Comrade Qin, what do we do next?"
"Go move your things, then find a new factory with me. We'll set up our own factory, and you can all be leaders with me then."
That's exactly what they wanted to hear. Guihua and Xuegang clapped excitedly and surrounded her on either side.
"That's great, Comrade Qin! You're such a generous person. Come on, let's move our stuff and leave them without a production line. Let's see how they deliver the orders on time! They'll definitely have to ask us for help again, and then you can squeeze another fee out of them, giving us even more start-up capital!"
As soon as they opened their mouths, Guihua's terrible ideas started popping out. At this moment, Qin Meng was still immersed in their flattery and the beautiful dream they had woven, unaware of the life-or-death challenge that awaited her next...
Jiang Wanqing didn't get home until very late after finishing her work. She found food left for her on the table, and her daughter was sleeping in her room.
Her parents were asleep, so Xue He came out to get some water.
"Mom, where's Cheng Ran?"
She looked around but couldn't find him, assuming he had left without a word, and seemed a little anxious.
"Ah, after he picked up Nannan from school, he went out to eat with his friends."
"Oh, I see."
Cheng Ran does have friends in the Beijing area, after all, his home is here. It's normal for him to have some social interactions after coming back from the southwest. Jiang Wanqing was finally relieved.
Little did she know, Cheng Ran was meeting none other than Huan Ren…
The two of them booked a private room at the state-run restaurant. Huanren, carrying a briefcase and dressed neatly, smiled politely as he entered.
When did you get back? Were you on vacation or...?
“I came back a couple of days ago to take care of some things. Sit down.” Cheng Ran raised his chin, gesturing for him to sit down.
Huan Ren paused for a moment, put down his briefcase, sat up, and accepted the tea that Cheng Ran offered.
"Thanks."
"Your demeanor has changed a lot. If you went out and said you were from the Beijing area, I doubt anyone would believe you."
"Don't joke with me. It's not true, it's not true. I know very well where my parents are."
"You're right. If it's not, it isn't. Why cling to what doesn't belong to you? Comrade Huanren, is that what you mean?"
Cheng Ran's sudden interruption made Huan Ren frown. Both of them understood each other without saying a word.
He took a sip of tea, gave a slight smirk, and deliberately changed the subject.
"How long will you stay at home this time? You're a high-ranking leader in the military region now, you shouldn't be away for too long."
"What, if I take a few more days off, are you going to suggest to the higher-ups that I be sent to the southwest sooner?"
"Clatter".
Upon hearing this, Huan Ren lost his grip on the teacup and dropped it to the ground, his expression becoming somewhat unnatural.
"How could that be? Comrade Cheng Ran, what do you mean by how long you can stay? It has nothing to do with me."
"Really? So when you suggested sending me to the southwest, was it out of kindness?"
Cheng Ran set down the cup with a light touch, snorted, and stared straight into Huan Ren's eyes...
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