In the newly decorated conference room, bright sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Around the long, lacquered black conference table, more than twenty attendees in suits sat upright.
In the main seat, the red-haired woman listened to their work report with her eyes half-closed. Although her face was expressionless, her eyes were sharp. Occasionally, when she raised her eyes, her delicate eyebrows and eyes were full of indifference, but her fiery red lips, which were very feminine, made her exude a different kind of charm.
Xu Jianan and Li Rui stood on either side of the woman behind her, almost inseparable, like two guardian deities.
"...Mr. Ren, this is the financial statement of Honghe Technology's subsidiary, Honghe Food Co., Ltd., for the last quarter. We currently have three key projects under our control: the Mengcheng Desert Flame Chili Production Base, the Jinhua Wheat Ear Egg Production Base, and the latest new plant-based beverage. Our 'Xiaochun No. 6' fruit vinegar, launched in cooperation with a certain department store, and our milk and banana beverage, which focuses on natural ingredients, have received widespread praise since their launch. We expect our revenue to increase by 50% year-on-year next quarter."
The man who had spoken paused, carefully observing the expression of the person in charge, and then added:
"Of course, our focus remains on the export of Flame Mandolin peppers. Last quarter, forty-five countries around the world signed purchase contracts with us. We will continue to forge ahead under your leadership, Mr. Ren, and create even greater achievements."
This remark was clearly tinged with a cautious attempt to ingratiate herself, but the woman seated at the head of the table showed no reaction, merely nodding slightly.
"Um."
The scene was somewhat quiet, with no one interrupting. The man who had given the report swallowed hard and sat down awkwardly.
—Although he had long known that their CEO, Ms. Ren, was a domineering female CEO comparable to the cold-faced presidents in old Mary Sue romance novels, he still couldn't help but tremble when he was actually in the same room with her.
Why is Mr. Ren's gaze so terrifying?
Even though she didn't say anything, she could still make people feel oppressed and fearful—it was the look in the eyes of a lioness hunting on the savanna.
Who has offended their boss again?
That aura is so powerful it would terrify any dog that passes by.
Sitting to the side, Zhang Cang glanced at the scene and quickly gave a signal to the people below. Soon, the next "unlucky one" stood up.
"Well, in the past six months, Honghe Pharmaceutical has also achieved remarkable results. With the strong support of Honghe Research Institute and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the anti-cancer research of 'Yingui No. 1' and 'Yingui No. 3' has achieved a phased victory. It is estimated that the initial clinical trials can be carried out next year. As for the drug treatment of depression with 'Apple Grass', we are also studying it, and now we have made a major breakthrough—"
The presentation continued, and a woman in a white suit dress flipped through the financial statements in her hand, speaking slowly and with a smile:
"President Ren, Honghe Biotechnology has won a great victory. This year, we will focus on two projects: one is the solar-powered aircraft series, and the other is the new energy bio-photovoltaic project that you arranged some time ago. The solar-powered single-person aircraft has already entered mass production and is expected to be launched in the second half of the year. As for the cultivation of musical tulips and luminous fireflies, we may need the cooperation of everyone in the laboratory."
When the woman smiled, her face radiated confidence, and she seemed quite spirited.
“Vice President Zhang, you said that if the performance is good this year, you would give me annual leave. I remember that.”
—This is obviously a joke.
Ding Yi's expression darkened. He knew that the research institute he was in charge of was independent of the company, but the other party's tone made it clear that they needed their cooperation.
Zhang Cang, seeing that Xu Milu had no objections, waved his hand and readily agreed:
"President Ren knows you've all worked hard. Last quarter, everyone was practically working non-stop, and you didn't even have a break during the Spring Festival. How about this, once the aircraft is put into the market, everyone can take a paid vacation for a while and go back to spend time with their families."
Someone glanced at Xu Milu and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously:
"That won't do. These days, every job is a one-person-one-job situation, and there are countless people eyeing our company. If I really take paid leave, I won't be able to catch up when I come back—to put it bluntly, with the benefits and compensation at our company, who would want to take a leave of absence?"
A burst of good-natured laughter immediately filled the conference room, easing the tension at the table somewhat.
The subtle and overt competition at the conference table seemed to have no effect on the woman's mood. She glanced at the red nail polish on her hands, her nonchalant demeanor tinged with a sense of confidence, as if she had seen through the subtle thoughts of everyone present.
"Alright, that concludes today's meeting. Meeting adjourned. Zhang Cang and Wang Lan, please stay behind."
Seeing how calm and collected "President Ren" was in the face of the undercurrents on the table, the older ones secretly admired him.
Despite his young age, this man is just as shrewd and calculating as the old men.
The younger generation is truly formidable.
...
Meanwhile, the ruthless and cunning CEO, Ren Honghe, covered the pile of financial statements in front of him, expressionlessly patted his stomach:
Hmm, I'm hungry. It's been a long time since I ordered takeout. Otherwise, I'll just go back and order some spicy stir-fried rice cakes with Xu Minian at noon.
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"What? We're slowing down the rollout of new ingredients?"
Zhang Cang, who was left behind, couldn't help but widen his eyes, somewhat doubting his ears:
"No, boss, now is the perfect time for us to seize the global market. We should strike while the iron is hot. Besides, our 'Luo Luo Pig No. 3' and 'Fried Dandelion No. 4' haven't even hit the market yet. Wouldn't the initial investment be a bit too large?"
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