The afternoon tea that Zhao Min asked her assistant to order arrived very quickly. Looking at the various exquisite snacks on the table, Zhao Min spoke.
"Just try it and see if you like it. I rarely eat these, so I don't know much about them."
Xu Nanzhi ate a few pieces and found that they tasted really good.
After chatting for a while, we got down to business.
"Little cousin, I checked for you this morning about what you told me yesterday. The three Xu factories are now in a semi-shutdown state."
"Besides, this is only for external use. In reality, the work has completely stopped. Apart from the night watchmen, there is no one inside."
"Not only that, the branch company that Xu Corporation has left here is no different from a mere decoration. It neither promotes projects nor attracts investment. It's just an empty shell."
"Let's just say that the employees of this branch are really enjoying themselves now. They don't have to do anything, but they still get their salary."
"It is said that the Xu family in Beijing allocates a certain amount of funds every quarter, and the government here also provides a lot of financial support."
Zhao Min paused for a moment. "If you hadn't asked me to, I wouldn't have paid close attention to this. This small company's annual turnover is astonishingly high in its financial report. If you didn't know the actual situation, but looked at the company's financial report, you'd probably think it was doing quite well."
“But that’s not actually the case.”
Zhao Min is not stupid either. Xu Nanzhi's surname is Xu, and now she is asked to investigate Xu's factory here. Moreover, the results of the investigation are almost certain to be problematic.
He glanced at Xu Nanzhi and said, "Ziji, there's something I don't know whether I should say or not."
Xu Nanzhi guessed what Zhao Min was going to say: "Cousin Min, as you said, we are all family. You can decide what to say or not."
Zhao Min finally spoke up, "What's certain now is that there are definitely issues with these factories here. I've been paying attention to this before, and since you're at the Xu Corporation now, you should definitely pay attention to this issue."
"After all, things can be big or small. If we start rectifying things now, we might be able to nip those unknown troubles in the bud. But if we continue to let things go like this, I'm afraid there will be bigger problems later."
It has to be said that Zhao Min's words were completely for Xu Nanzhi's consideration, and Xu Nanzhi listened to her.
She thought that if her ultimate goal was the entire Xu Group, then she would definitely follow the arrangement Zhao Min had just told her and check out this branch company that was like a termite in the company in advance, but the fact was not so.
Facing Zhao Min's worried look, Xu Nanzhi smiled and said comfortingly, "I understand, cousin. I have some other plans for this matter. I just need you to help me keep an eye on those factories."
Xu Nanzhi did not tell her plan, and Zhao Min did not ask any more questions. In fact, her little cousin had her own ideas since she was a child. She just reminded her, and her little cousin knew the rest.
"Well, just keep it in mind. If you need any help from me later, just tell me. It's okay."
"Yes."
Just as he finished speaking, there was a knock on Zhao Min's office door. With the sound of "dong dong dong", Zhao Min said, "Come in!"
"Mr. Zhao, the Blue River project has released the latest revised contract. I need you to take a look at it. If there are no problems, we can arrange for the signing."
"Okay, bring it here, let me take a look."
Xu Nanzhi sat on the sofa, watching Zhao Min take the contract and read it through from beginning to end. Then he said, "No problem, just sign it with them according to this contract."
The secretary took the contract and seemed to be hesitant to speak. Zhao Min noticed this and asked, "Anything else?"
"Well, we've already reached a deal with Mr. Liu's marketing department about a partnership. Since both companies have been collaborating for so long, they'd like to find a suitable time to have dinner together. Let's see if you're free and arrange it."
Zhao Min thought for a moment and said, "It's time to have lunch together. Go talk to Mr. Liu's secretary to arrange a time. I can arrange anything, but noon is best."
"Okay, I understand."
After the secretary left, Zhao Min relaxed on the sofa and explained to Xu Nanzhi, who was looking at her with a hint of amusement, "In the company, you still have to maintain your proper dignity."
Xu Nanzhi pursed her lips and smiled.
Zhao Min glanced at the time on her watch, then at her phone, and then said to Xu Nanzhi, "Okay, it's almost time. Let's go. I've arranged a very nice welcome ceremony for you tonight."
After hearing this, Xu Nanzhi couldn't help but feel a headache.
Zhao Min is sometimes quite similar to Zhou Fang. For example, the sudden surprise in this sentence always surprises people.
He laughed dryly twice: "Haha, thank you very much, Sister Min."
"Actually, I think it's completely possible to not spend so much money. Just have a simple meal."
After Xu Nanzhi finished speaking, Zhao Min shook her head. "How can that be? As my little cousin, even though we're not related by blood, in my heart, you're undoubtedly my biological sister."
"Since Zhou Fang is not here, I will definitely make all the arrangements for you."
"Besides, where is this place? Yuncheng, hey, it's where we were born and raised. Even though you later went to Jing City, it doesn't matter."
Looking at her taking in the overall situation, Xu Nanzhi felt her brows throbbing. Somehow, she had a bad premonition.
"Well, Wen Yan is still at Zhou's house. How about I pick him up first, and then we can go over there."
Xu Nanzhi thought that if she asked Wen Yan to come along, she could help her share some of Sister Min's enthusiasm.
Who to chat with? Zhao Min said, "No need. Xiaoyan went to the villa to fish with my father and others. I just received the news that our old man, Grandpa Zhou, and some of Grandpa Zhou's card friends are also there."
"It just so happened that two of the boys here were going to Beijing to study this year, so they wanted to get to know Xiaoyan, so Grandpa Zhou arranged it directly."
Xu Nanzhi was a little surprised by this matter. He took out his cell phone and saw several messages, including one from Wen Yan and one from Zhou's uncle. The meaning of their messages was almost the same as what Zhao Min said.
Wen Yan can't go, so she's the only one left.
Especially when facing Sister Min's smile, Xu Nanzhi always felt a chill on her scalp. She was really at a loss as to what to do with the welcome banquet given to her.
He smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble you tonight, sister."
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