Seeing that he was willing to belittle himself in order to make her admit her mistake, Cheng's mother quickly stopped him from continuing.
"Wanqing doesn't know yet, but I've already guessed it. Last night, it almost caused a major disaster."
"What happened? Which of you... has something happened to you?" Cheng's mother was visibly anxious and frightened.
Whom do you hope will get into trouble?
"I just wanted nothing to happen to anyone! My intentions were good, but who knew... it would turn out like this? You wouldn't even say what you wanted to say, it drove me crazy!"
Seeing her anxious, Cheng Ran deliberately kept her in suspense, sighed, and patted his mother's shoulder.
"This is the last time, Mom. Your intentions were good, but you've gone down the wrong path. It's better not to set off at all. If something like this happens again, Wanqing might really not forgive me. Do you want to see me grow old alone?"
"Of course not..." Cheng's mother gritted her teeth, "Okay, okay, I promise you this is the last time, alright? Don't tell your wife that I did this, otherwise... otherwise she definitely won't let me stay."
Her voice grew softer and softer, indicating that she had behaved herself and wouldn't cause any more trouble for the time being, thus Cheng Ran had achieved his goal.
"Okay, I'll remember that. If it happens again, you can leave on your own, okay?"
"Okay, I know. You and your wife are just like that. I won't bother you anymore, okay?"
Cheng's mother was indignant and still somewhat frightened. Seeing that Cheng Ran was about to continue speaking, she quickly walked away.
"I'm going to check on your dad. Stop nagging me."
He smirked, wishing he could achieve the same effect without intimidation.
After finishing his business outside, Cheng Ran returned to his room. Jiang Wanqing looked up from her desk at him, and as soon as he closed the door, she immediately asked him a question.
How's your mom doing?
"It's all taken care of. At least she won't cause any trouble in the short term. I'll find some time to scare her again, and she'll behave herself."
Is using the word "honest" a bit inappropriate? Jiang Wanqing pursed her lips, and couldn't find a more suitable alternative for the moment, so she tacitly agreed.
"Alright, let's wait and see. So... what are your plans next?"
He sat down next to her, unable to get enough of looking at her face.
"Well, I went to the military base yesterday and briefly explained my situation. They have agreed to let me go back and resume my work. I agreed."
"Alright, then...should we go back to the family compound?"
"No need, I made a special application. I can go back whenever I'm fully recovered."
That's great! Jiang Wanqing finally breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps his conversation had worked, because everything was quiet inside and out. This kind of environment couldn't be more comfortable.
The next day, Cheng Ran's parents were a little worried when they learned that he was going back to work, but they didn't dare to say anything and could only watch him go.
They could still stay, but they couldn't see Cheng Ran all the time, and they couldn't even see Jiang Wanqing, whom they didn't particularly like. Life seemed to have returned to the rhythm and state they had in the Beijing area.
The time Jiang Wanqing agreed upon with Du Heng and Yang Chang arrived quickly, and this time she arrived at the agreed place early to wait.
With only two or three minutes left before the agreed time, Du Heng and Yang Chang appeared together.
The two were more formal than before, each carrying a briefcase, and greeted Jiang Wanqing as they entered the private room.
"Comrade Jiang, hello! I'm sorry to have kept you waiting," Yang Chang said politely.
"I went to pick you up, but I didn't wait for you, so I left. I didn't expect you to already be here."
Du Heng smiled and sat down in front of Jiang Wanqing. Yang Chang could only sit to the side, feeling a little resentful. So he moved his chair and sat down on equal footing with him.
The two were cremated amidst a flurry of activity, neither giving an inch, and they glared at each other.
"Should you speak first or should I?"
"I'll go first!"
Du Heng and Yang Chang spoke in unison for the second time. Jiang Wanqing was exasperated by their useless lack of coordination and pointed at Du Heng.
"You go first, and we'll proceed according to the order in which I initially contacted you."
That makes sense, Yang Chang turned his head and looked at Jiang Wanqing.
"We'll do as Comrade Jiang says."
Du Heng, having gained the upper hand, was quite pleased with himself. He took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Jiang Wanqing.
"Regarding your suggestion last time, Comrade Jiang, I discussed it with the management after I got back. We're willing to take the gamble. Here's the contract, I've already signed it. Take a look, if there are no problems, let's finalize the cooperation?"
"Okay, I think..."
Just as Jiang Wanqing was about to take it and look at it, Yang Chang also handed her their contract documents.
"Comrade Jiang, please show your favor to everyone. Don't just look at the southern part of Xinjiang. Our northern Xinjiang is not bad either."
"It seems that Beixin has also made up its mind?"
It was a bit of a surprise, but not much; after all, who would turn down money?
"Yes, if Beixin doesn't seek change, it'll probably be completely crushed by other companies. So I'm swearing on my own career that this time... I'll work for you!"
The two of them had louder voices than the other, as if they were afraid Jiang Wanqing wouldn't include them in the fun.
She couldn't help but laugh, and signed her name on both documents in turn, extending both hands.
"It's a pleasure to work with you both."
"It's a pleasure to cooperate, Comrade Jiang. You'd better bring out your best skills."
“No need.” Jiang Wanqing smiled. “Using a cannon to kill a mosquito is a waste. The plan I made for your two families last time is enough.”
He had originally hoped to get more benefits and let Jiang Wanqing slip through her fingers, but he didn't expect it to be so difficult.
"Haha, okay, then we'll do as Comrade Jiang says. We'll do whatever you say."
She nodded, her gaze sweeping over the two of them: "Both of your factories have their advantages, but Beixin does have more disadvantages. So I'll guide the preliminary work in Jiangnan first, get them on the right track, and then go to Beixin to make bold changes. Comrade Yang, what do you think?"
"I trust Comrade Jiang to do whatever he deems appropriate. I'll leave the professional matters to the professionals."
"Alright, thank you for your trust. I'll toast you with tea instead of wine."
Du Heng and Yang Chang responded sincerely to her raising her glass.
"Thank you, Comrade Jiang. We look forward to your presence."
"You flatter me, I won't go back on my word."
Yang Chang had nothing to say and left after finishing his business, but Du Heng lingered for a while.
He nervously managed to squeeze out a few words: "Comrade Jiang, how is your Commander Cheng doing lately? How is his recovery going? As for your cooperation with me, he... has no objections, right?"
"He's fine. This collaboration is a business between you and me, it has nothing to do with him, so you don't need to worry. Even if you appeared in front of him right now, he wouldn't do anything to you."
Hearing this, he breathed a sigh of relief. After all, he would have more contact with Jiang Wanqing in the future, and it would be bad if he offended Cheng Ran during this time.
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