He chuckled: "Those old fogies are really slippery. I used to have to put in a lot of effort to bribe them every time I got approvals. Now that you have a new president, you're not going to give them any benefits. How could they not make things difficult for you?"
Shang Wu snorted: "We can't keep letting them take advantage of us. Yan Ci, do you know anyone in the inspection department? Let's use our connections and report them. Let's see if they dare to cause trouble again!"
Zhou Yanci smiled subconsciously: "Of course—"
He hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly thought of something and stopped.
Shang Wu, curious, handed him a glass of wine: "What, don't you recognize me?"
Zhou Yanci took the wine glass and smiled meaningfully: "Of course I don't know them. Not just anyone can get through to the inspectors."
Shang Wu's eyes darkened, and she nodded knowingly, saying with disappointment, "I see. Then I'll go and have A Ying take care of things. These old geezers will get off easy."
She took a sip of her drink and didn't continue the previous topic.
After Shang Wu left, Zhou Yanci thoughtfully stroked his wine glass and picked up his phone to send a text message to Xiao Dong.
Keep an eye on Shang Wu.
After a few rounds of drinks, everyone went home.
Zhou Yanci had drunk a bit too much and was dragged to the car by Shang Wu while he was still tipsy.
Shang Wu touched the pocket of his coat.
Where's your phone?
Zhou Yanci leaned back in the back seat and mumbled, her words barely audible: "It should be at a bar..."
"I'll go get it for you."
Shang Wu got up and returned to the private room. She saw Zhou Yanci's phone on the sofa and picked it up.
The phone screen lit up, displaying a text message.
Xiao Dong: [Okay, I'll keep a close eye on her.]
The character is 她 (tā), which has the radical for woman.
Shang Wu's eyes darkened, and she turned and left.
She put her phone into Zhou Yanci's pocket, got in, and told the driver to take them home.
After Zhou Yanci returned home, Shang Wu took a car back to the company and called Xiao Dong.
Xiao Dong: "General Manager Shang."
"Come to the company."
Shang Wu gave a single order and hung up.
Fifteen minutes later, Xiao Dong rushed to the company.
He smiled and walked over.
"President Shang works so hard, still working late into the night, while I, as the president's assistant, am sleeping soundly at home. I really feel bad about it."
Shang Wu glanced at him, a half-smile on her face: "Yeah, it's just not fair. Maybe you should quit being my special assistant."
Xiao Dong was stunned, and his smile became somewhat forced: "Is President Shang joking or serious?"
Shang Wu narrowed her eyes, her gaze gradually turning cold.
What do you think?
She didn't say it outright, but instead tormented Xiao Dong slowly with a sharp gaze.
Xiao Dong said anxiously, "President Shang, I don't know what I did that displeased you. I finish all my work before I leave work every day."
Shang Wu curled her lips: "Yeah, I've already done my job, why would I still work for someone who no longer belongs to the company? What's the point of keeping someone who's treacherous?"
Xiao Dong suddenly straightened up, looking surprised and uncertain.
Shang Wu lowered her eyes to review the document, then picked up a pen and placed it in front of him.
Xiao Dong stood there without taking it, trembling with fear.
"President Shang, do you know something? Yes, President Zhou sent me a text message asking me to keep an eye on you, but I only agreed casually and won't hurt you."
“I don’t like being watched while I’m working. I need absolute loyalty.” Shang Wu leaned back in her chair and glanced at the empty coffee cup.
Xiao Dong immediately went over, made her a new cup of coffee, and brought it over.
Seeing that he was pondering, Shang Wu did not press him.
"When your mother was in urgent need of medical expenses, Zhou Yanci disregarded the fact that you had been with him for so many years and did not understand that your elderly mother was waiting for surgery fees. Just because your investment failed, he refused to lend you money, under the pretext of forcing you."
He pushed you to the limit, but what about you? If you hadn't been able to raise the money back then, wouldn't your mother be dead by now?
Xiao Dong's face instantly turned ugly, and he couldn't help but feel a chill when he thought of that incident.
He forced a smile: "You're right. If it weren't for you, President Shang, not only granting me leave but also giving me money to tide me over, I really wouldn't know what to do."
"He didn't even care about your family's life or death at the critical moment, so why are you serving him?" Shang Wu questioned sharply.
Xiao Dong opened his mouth.
Shang Wu stood up: "I had no connection with you at the time, but I was willing to lend you a helping hand. You don't appreciate my kindness, and instead help him spy on me. Xiao Dong, I can't keep this ingrate around."
She pointed at Xiao Dong: "You've got it figured out too. I'm in charge of the group now, and it's not certain whether it will return to Zhou Yanci's hands in the future. Are you sure you want to work for him?"
Xiao Dong's face turned even uglier after hearing her words.
Xiao Dong lowered his head, his tone sincere.
“Mr. Zhou… no, Mr. Zhou is not my boss. I was foolish to work for him. From today onwards, I will not make this mistake again. Please give me a chance.”
Seeing that he had already chosen a side, Shang said with satisfaction, "Sign the contract in front of you."
Xiao Dong opened the contract and was taken aback by what he saw inside.
This contract is a three-year employment contract for Xiao Dong, with his annual salary increased to twice his previous salary.
Furthermore, they are free to take leave and can hand over shifts to A-Ying.
“You’ll get double the salary and have time to manage things at home. Xiao Dong, you’ll have a good life if you follow me. Do what I need you to do well, and I will never treat you unfairly.”
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Dong signed the contract and stepped back a few steps to bow deeply three times to Shang Wu.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Shang, for not holding a grudge!"
Shang Wu took the contract back.
"Tomorrow morning, send a message to Zhou Yanci and tell him that I've been trying to pull some strings with the supervisors recently because of the goods approval process, and that there's nothing else unusual about it."
Xiao Dong readily agreed.
Shang Wu waved his hand, signaling him to leave.
He won over two people around Zhou Yanci in one night.
Shang Wu picked up her phone, instinctively wanting to share her joy with Lu Rang, but then she remembered that Lu Rang had said he would help her resolve the inspection matter tomorrow and come back.
She gripped her phone tightly, hoping for a good outcome.
I also look forward to seeing Lu Rang tomorrow.
…
at the same time.
Inside the car.
Lu's phone vibrated.
He smiled slightly when he saw the message from Shang Wu.
Qianjue's gaze swept over, his eyes filled with displeasure and a hint of apprehension.
"Shang Wu sent it to you?"
Lu Rang turned off his phone, reverting to his usual indifference: "It's none of your business."
Qianjue looked ahead: "We're almost there. Just a heads up, the master can't stand you mentioning this woman right now."
The car headlights illuminated the road ahead as it stopped outside the villa.
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