Chapter 282 Shennong Pharmaceutical Group
Tingting nodded and said, "Yes, yes, I've been thinking about that too. You really helped him a lot this time, you could even say you saved his life."
Ning Jinli smiled and said, "It's okay, I don't care about these things."
"Jinli, I'll wait for you outside the hotel." Xiao Qidi said, and then walked away first.
Ning Jinli then returned to the private room with the other five people.
When the students in the private room saw these people return, all their eyes turned to them.
When Si Ya noticed that Ning Jinli's boyfriend was not there, she said in a strange tone, "Where's the person? Did Wang Kai beat him up and take him away in an ambulance?"
Ning Jinli calmly replied, "Don't worry about it, my boyfriend is perfectly fine."
Si Ya laughed, "Oh, still being stubborn. People who offend Wang Kai don't have a good ending. I know that better than anyone. The fact that you're unharmed proves that Wang Kai has ruined your boyfriend. Otherwise, how could you have escaped? I admire you. Even though something happened, you can still act so calm. Just like you were in college."
Those around Ning Jinli who knew the truth were indignant at Si Ya's self-righteous attitude and wanted to help Ning Jinli fight back, but Ning Jinli stopped them with a look.
"Everyone," Ning Jinli looked around at everyone, "you all continue to gather, the rest of us will be leaving first."
As the former class monitor, Zhang Haoyang had inadvertently regained his image in front of everyone due to the recent incident. Naturally, he had to put on a show now, so he asked, "Are you really not affected? Ning Jinli, what's wrong with your boyfriend? Has Wang Kai done anything to harm you? If you have any difficulties, you can tell me, and I might be able to help."
Tingting immediately said, "Nothing happened to us. We were just in another private room. After a while, Wang Kai left with his men. There were no disadvantages or difficulties."
Zhang Haoyang revealed a knowing look, smiled slightly, and said, "Alright, since you've said that, let's pretend nothing happened."
Si Ya, arm in arm with Zhang Haoyang, said smugly to Ning Jinli, "It's a pity you weren't here just now, you missed the most exciting part. Actually, my Haoyang is quite amazing—"
"Xiaoya, keep a low profile," Zhang Haoyang interrupted with a smirk.
Si Ya then said, "Okay, okay, I won't say anymore. Sigh, some people don't even know what they've missed. They just stubbornly insist that nothing happened. Even if my Haoyang wanted to help, he couldn't. It's no wonder some people get bullied and have to swallow their anger."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xiaoyan retorted, frowning.
"Stop talking," Ning Jinli said, taking her hand, and then addressed the crowd, "Well then, everyone, goodbye."
Amidst the mocking gazes of Zhang Haoyang and Si Ya, Ning Jinli and the others around her turned and left.
Zhang Haoyang called the hotel manager and moved the remaining classmates to a private room for them to continue their meal. He and Si Ya naturally became the main characters among them.
Meanwhile, Ning Jinli, accompanied by two friends and three male classmates, met with Xiao Qidi and went to the city's most upscale private club.
Even Tingting and Xiaoyan, who had the means to study abroad, didn't have the financial means to spend money here. The other three male classmates were even less able to afford it. From the moment they entered, their mouths were constantly open, and everything seemed new and exciting to them.
Ning Jinli generously booked the entire top floor, allowing them to stay overnight after their leisure activities, for as long as they wished, with all expenses paid by Ning Jinli.
Tingting and Xiaoyan were moved to tears, not because Ning Jinli was so generous to them, but because they thought of how hard Ning Jinli had worked when she was in college, and how she had finally made it. They were genuinely happy for her.
The group had dinner and drinks together, sang karaoke, and then experienced some of the club's leisure programs designed for high-end individuals. It was an incredibly enjoyable night.
Ning Jinli and Xiao Qidi left the club around 2 a.m.
Tingting, Xiaoyan, and three male classmates saw them off downstairs at the clubhouse.
"Oh, I almost forgot something," Ning Jinli said to the three male classmates, "Have you three all found suitable jobs yet?"
The expressions of the three people turned serious.
The crew-cut man sighed, "Sigh... The job market is so tough right now. Weiwen and I are still unemployed... Only Teng is doing a little better; he got a decent job at a big company."
The refined-looking boy named Li Weiwen fell silent.
"Come on, stop making fun of me." Yu Teng said with a bitter face, "I worked my butt off to get in, thinking I'd make a name for myself, but all I get is a three-thousand-yuan salary, doing meaningless, trivial things, basically working like a slave for my superiors. The only time I'm even able to attend this class reunion is because I haven't taken a single day off for three months..."
"Sigh..." The three boys sighed at the same time.
Ning Jinli said, "I remember that you all had excellent grades in university, and I trust your character. If you don't mind, I can offer you some jobs."
Upon hearing this, the three of them had a bright look in their eyes.
Yu Teng quickly said, "How could we possibly mind? We're so grateful!"
Ning Jinli continued, "You know Shennong Pharmaceutical Group, right?"
Li Weiwen and the flat-headed man looked at each other in bewilderment.
Yu Teng's eyes widened. "Shennong Medicine? Jin Li, you mean... Shennong Medicine in Xinghan City?"
Ning Jinli nodded.
The other two boys were still confused and asked, "Is Shennong medicine very famous?"
"It seems like we've heard or seen it somewhere before, but...we don't know..."
Yu Teng explained to the two with great enthusiasm, "You two don't know this, do you? Shennong Pharmaceutical was only established a few months ago, but in just a few months, it has become a leading enterprise group in the pharmaceutical industry of Xinghan City. By the way, that Bismuth-Extended Release Agent incident that shocked the world, you must have seen that big news online—"
"Ah! I remember now!" Li Weiwen exclaimed in shock, "The company that completely broke the monopoly of the Shanbota Bis Pharmaceutical Group and developed the Moth Wing Cleansing Oral Liquid was Shennong Pharmaceutical! No wonder it seemed vaguely familiar!"
Yu Teng nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, that's right! Shennong Medicine really boosted our country's morale. I even checked the related news later. The country of Shanpota bullied our country for more than ten years by relying on its monopoly. Now they've reaped what they sowed, and the whole country is on the verge of bankruptcy!"
Once the three of them started talking about these things, they immediately became very talkative.
"Ahem!" Xiaoyan reminded them, "Don't forget the important matter. Jinli wants to offer you jobs."
The three boys then stopped talking and looked at Ning Jinli excitedly.
Ning Jinli said, "I can speak with the person in charge of Shennong Pharmaceuticals and have the three of you come for an interview. The group has many departments, covering all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. It is currently in a period of rapid development and is particularly short of people. You will definitely be able to find a satisfactory position there."
"Great!" Yu Teng was the first to agree. "I'll resign from my job tomorrow!"
Li Weiwen asked, "Jinli, are you also very familiar with the person in charge of Shennong Pharmaceutical Group?"
Ning Jinli smiled slightly and said, "We're quite familiar with each other, so don't worry."
It's more than just familiarity; the current head of the group is none other than Lu Jueming, the eldest son of the Lu family. Everyone else works for her, and she herself is the owner of the group.
But she didn't say it out loud.
Li Weiwen said gratefully, "Jinli... thank you. I will definitely work hard and never waste your kindness."
Then, Li Weiwen and Yu Teng looked at the crew-cut man, waiting for him to make his statement.
The three of them have always had a good relationship, so of course they both hope that they can work together at Shennong Pharmaceuticals in the future.
The crew-cut boy scratched his head and said, "I'll pass. I feel like I can never adapt to life in a big city. I've decided to go back to my hometown. Besides, my parents are getting old, and I'm an only child... It's not good for me to be too far from home. So... Weiwen, Teng-ge, you guys do your best and live up to Jinli's help."
The two were somewhat disappointed by the man's statement, but they respected his choice and told him to contact them if he encountered any difficulties.
"Then it's settled." Ning Jinli said with a smile.
"Yes!" The three boys nodded vigorously.
Tingting chuckled and said, "Tsk tsk, you guys are so lucky. You met a benefactor just by attending a class reunion. Jinli is really something now."
Ning Jinli said, "Tingting, and Xiaoyan, if you're not used to being abroad, feel free to come back and find me."
"I know!" Tingting linked arms with her. "You definitely won't leave the two of us behind."
Xiaoyan said earnestly, "Jinli, it seems you've already achieved great things. I hope you continue to do well, and also take care of your health, don't overwork yourself."
Ning Jinli felt a warm glow in her heart and held their hands, saying, "You two must take good care of yourselves too."
After saying goodbye, Ning Jinli and Xiao Qidi left.
The five people watched them walk away until they were out of sight.
Xiaoyan watched the two figures gradually disappear at the end of the neon-lit sidewalk and smiled, saying, "They really are a perfect match... Jinli is now successful in her career and has found her own happiness. That's wonderful..."
"Huh? It seems like none of us have found out anything about Jinli's boyfriend," Tingting realized and asked the other four, "What's his name again?"
The other four people were stunned for several seconds.
Looking back on the entire process from leaving the hotel to meeting up at this club, Ning Jinli's mysterious boyfriend never participated in their conversation; he simply stayed quietly by Ning Jinli's side.
So much so that they still don't even know what the person's name is.
Xiaoyan said, "Forget it, let's ask Jinli later."
The five people turned and walked into the clubhouse entrance.
As they walked, Li Weiwen muttered to himself, "Do you guys remember when we first arrived at the hotel's private room, did someone mention Shennong Medicine?"
"Really?" Tingting thought hard for a moment and said she didn't remember.
Li Weiwen reminded him, "Jinli hadn't arrived yet. The first to arrive were Zhang Haoyang and a few of his close friends from school..."
Xiaoyan clapped her hands. "That's right, I remember now too. Back then, Zhang Haoyang and those guys were chatting and joking around, and they did mention Shennong Medicine. It seemed like they were saying... saying..."
Yu Teng added, "Zhang Haoyang said the big company he joined was Shennong Pharmaceuticals."
Tingting's eyes widened, and she immediately asked, "He actually got into Shennong Medicine? What position is he in? If you go and work there too, won't you be working with him?"
As Yu Teng recalled, he said, "I didn't hear the specific position clearly, but it seemed to be a management position, like the head of a department or team... In such a large company, it wouldn't be considered a senior executive, but it was still quite impressive."
Li Weiwen quickly said, "Then we must avoid his department. I really don't want to be around him. If I become his subordinate, it will be even more unbearable..."
Yu Teng nodded and said, "We definitely have to avoid him. Zhang Haoyang is too much of a show-off. He has the ability, but as for his character... we all know what he's made of. Let's find a basic department and start from the bottom, taking it one step at a time."
“Yes, that’s what I think too.” Li Weiwen agreed.
The crew-cut guy smiled and put his arm around the two of them, "Then I wish you both good luck in your work and that you'll make something of yourself in the future. Remember to come visit me in my hometown."
"Hahaha! Definitely! Definitely!"
The three boys burst into hearty laughter; today was arguably the happiest day they'd had since graduation.
——
Around 1 p.m. the following day.
Ning Jinli called Yu Teng and the others, saying that she had already spoken to the CEO of Shennong Pharmaceuticals and arranged to meet with them between 3 and 4 pm.
Yu Teng and Li Weiwen immediately tensed up. Neither of them expected Ning Jinli to be so efficient. She had only said last night that she would arrange jobs for them, and they could go for interviews today.
Ning Jinli, considering that the two might be nervous, said she would accompany them, which made them relax a lot.
While there was still some time, the two quickly made preparations.
At 2:30, Ning Jinli personally drove over to pick them up.
Li Weiwen looked uneasy. "Jinli, we haven't had time to get a decent set of clothes yet. Is it really okay to go like this?"
Yu Teng also had concerns. Back when he was looking for a job, he saved up for a long time to buy himself a decent-looking suit. As is customary, the larger the company, the more they value these things.
They were going to Shennong Pharmaceuticals for an interview, and they were going to meet the president directly. The two of them were dressed in cheap casual clothes, which seemed too informal.
"It's alright, it's alright," Ning Jinli said as she drove. "Shennong Pharmaceutical Group doesn't do those superficial things. You just need to perform normally."
The two were reassured and became less nervous.
After driving for more than twenty minutes, the car arrived at the group's building.
Ning Jinli skillfully led the two inside. While waiting for the elevator in the lobby on the first floor, she suddenly heard Zhang Haoyang's extremely surprised voice behind her, "Huh? What are you three doing here? Who let you in!"
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