The big boss behind the scenes
What exactly does Uncle Ji Yong want to talk to me about?
Logically speaking, as Ji Yong is the external affairs manager of the Friendship Store, it is usually his father Jian Yangping who comes forward to negotiate with him. Jian Jianan should have no business dealings with him. But why did he specifically ask someone to call him to her office today?
With such doubts, Jian Jianan went to Ji Yong's office alone.
Ji Yong saw Jian Jianan appear at the door. Before he even knocked, he quickly waved for Jian Jianan to come in. He pointed to the chair in front of the desk and motioned for her, "Sit down. Let's have a good chat."
Jian Jianan's vigilance reached its peak. According to her previous experience, if someone she met told her that they had something to do but was reluctant to tell her what it was, it was most likely not a good thing.
As expected, after Jian Jianan sat down, Ji Yong raised his hand to pour her a cup of tea, but he refused to explain the purpose of his visit. He just chatted about all sorts of things, first asking about her studies, then about her family situation, and even what her father was busy with.
Such a big thing just happened on the first floor of the Friendship Store, but he could choose to ignore it and keep silent. It is enough to show that what Ji Yong is going to say later must be bigger than what just happened on the first floor.
But Jian Jianan remained calm and was not moved at all. She decided that if Ji Yong didn't say anything, she wouldn't ask. She would be surprised if Ji Yong said anything.
In the end, Ji Yong lost his patience first. He chatted with Jian Jianan about family matters for a while, and then decided to explain his purpose.
How come this little girl is better at laughing than me? If the two of them continue to argue here, he is afraid that he will not be able to explain his purpose to Jian Jianan for the whole day.
"Nannan, I called you here today because I have something to tell you."
Ji Yong's brows furrowed, his lips curled slightly. He put down his teacup and placed his hands on the table. He seemed to be struggling with his conscience as he made a difficult decision. He said with some difficulty, "Nannan, it's like this. Speaking of which, Shenya has been stationed in our Friendship Mall for a month now, right?"
Jian Jianan nodded, "Yes, it's been more than a month."
Ji Yong understood, "Yes, yes, yes, I'm old now, so I don't know the math. You're right, it's been over a month."
He seemed to be simply asking Jian Jianan a question. After calculating the numbers, he simply praised him, "I have to say, when I promised your father that you could move Shen Ya's clothes in, it was probably the best decision I ever made."
Jian Jianan complimented him at the right moment: "Uncle Ji, you have a sophisticated eye. You were able to discover Shenya from so many other stores. You also contributed to this."
Ji Yong wasn't particularly pleased by Jian Jianan's compliment. He even sighed deeply, "Oh, forget it. Although your clothes were doing really well initially, and we couldn't sell enough clothes every day, we even opened up a dedicated storage space in the warehouse just for you. Otherwise, our sales staff wouldn't know how to handle all those customers rushing for more. The clothes we just put up this morning were all sold out this afternoon. I have to say, Shenya is quite strong."
Ji Yong gave Jian Nan a thumbs up while speaking, but Jian Nan was very alert in his heart. What did Ji Yong just say? Didn't he say the word "although".
The word "although" is always connected with "but". No matter how full of praise the person's words after "although" are, Jian Jianan firmly remembers one thing: the words after these two words are the person's true words, and there is a transitional relationship between the two words. The more praise Ji Yong gave before, the more unpleasant his words would be.
Ji Yong continued: "But..."
Jian Jianan's heart moved. Oh, the "but" finally came.
"But your family has indeed caused me a lot of trouble recently."
Jian Jianan pretended to understand: "Trouble? We have been busy with other things these days and have not caused any trouble to Uncle Ji!"
Ji Yong paused helplessly, shook his head, and pointed at Jian Jianan a few times. "Oh my, you little girl, you're still playing tricks on me. Do you really need me to name them? These past few days, a lot of people have been showing up here, bringing clothes they bought from who knows where, saying they've all fallen apart after wearing them for a while. I need an explanation from Shen Ya."
Jian Jianan couldn't help but defend his own brand of clothes. "Uncle Ji, that's not what you said. You know those people bought their clothes somewhere else, so they're not ours. They mistakenly thought they were ours and came to us asking for an explanation. Aren't we, Sheng Shenya, victims just like them?"
Ji Yong shook his head. "No, no, no, no, no. Although this is true, no one will admit what you said. People buy it because of your Shen Ya name. Even if they are unlucky enough to buy a pirated product, they will go to Shen Ya and not other brands. Otherwise, they would not come to your door like this to ask for an explanation."
Only then did Jian Jianan understand what Ji Yong meant. He felt that even if various pirated clothes appeared in other places, they should be blamed on Shen Ya.
But why? Why should others copy their brand of clothes just for a short-term profit, or is it their fault that they are copied?
Seeing the little girl in front of him lost in thought, Ji Yong felt that he had said almost everything, so he poured himself a cup of tea to moisten his throat.
"Actually, I've experienced buying counterfeit goods several times. But I always considered myself unlucky and didn't go after the merchants or the original brands. But you can't resist other people's thoughts. You saw what happened today, right? Let me ask you a question: if everyone who accidentally bought pirated clothes came to our store and made a scene like this in the future, it would have a huge impact on Friendship Mall. If the people who came to cause trouble were even more difficult to deal with than this person today, what could we do?"
Jian Jianan understood, "So, Uncle Ji, you think our Senya Clothing brand is causing trouble for the Friendship Mall?"
Ji Yong quickly waved his hands, indicating that he had no such idea at all. "Oh, oh, oh, that's not what I meant. I have to say that your Shen Ya brand clothing did play a certain positive role in promoting the market in the early stages. Many people who came to the Friendship Department Store came because they heard about your reputation in the city and wanted to see your styles. This also attracted customers to spend money in the Friendship Store, and they bought a lot of other products. When I was in a meeting at the end of last month, the leaders above me were still praising you for the arrival of Shen Ya clothing."
Jian Jianan listened quietly, waiting for the next twist in Ji Yong's words.
Sure enough, Ji Yong's next words were, "But things change. Things change. Your company was at its peak a while ago, but now it's caught in quite a storm!"
Jian Jianan knew that this big disturbance referred to the dispute between genuine and pirated clothes today. It was obvious that this dispute would escalate in the future, because if two pieces of clothes that looked exactly the same were placed in front of you, but the prices were different, one was more expensive and the other was cheaper, anyone would just buy the cheaper one.
However, a series of after-sales problems caused by buying cheap clothes must be solved by Shen Ya, the genuine "Shen Ya".
Moreover, in this process, if it is not handled properly, it will cause big problems. If there is one mistake, the reputation of the genuine Shen Ya may be damaged.
Jian Jianan fell into deep thought as Ji Yong in front of him continued to talk about his predicament. "Well, actually, I still really like your Shenya clothing. If possible, I wouldn't want to tell you this, but I have to tell you now for the sake of our Friendship Mall! You're in big trouble. If this happened every day, even if our Friendship Store had a hundred salespeople on the first floor, we wouldn't be able to handle it!"
"Every time you argue, dozens or even hundreds of people gather to watch. They stop buying clothes or looking at things, and just stand there with their hands behind their backs listening to you guys bicker. Is our Friendship Mall's reputation and performance going to be ruined?"
Seeing Jian Jianan seemed to be lost in thought, Ji Yong couldn't help but feel a little softer. "Oh, Nannan, don't be too sad. I know someone is counterfeiting Shen Ya's clothes. It's definitely not your fault. You are also victims, there is no doubt about that. But, you also have to understand your uncle Ji. Your uncle Ji is the external person in charge of Friendship Department Store, responsible for introducing various brands. And you Shen Ya just caused me such a small trouble. I kept it a secret from you for some time, and even spoke well of you in front of the leaders. So, as a person, you should know how to be grateful. You should also understand and be considerate of an old man like me."
Jian Jianan raised his head and asked quietly, "So, Uncle Ji Yong, what exactly did you want to talk to me about today?"
Ji Yong was delighted. Now that Jian Jianan asked this question, he had achieved half of his goal today!
He had deliberately chosen a time when Jian Yangping was not around to call his daughter over today. In Ji Yong's mind, Jian Jianan was only a teenager, a girl who was still in high school, what business knowledge could she know?
He guessed that if someone dug a hole in the ground, without even covering it with several layers of grass, the little girl in front of him would be eager to jump into the trap.
If it were Jian Yangping, a man in his forties who had been struggling in society for decades, he would definitely not be as easy to deceive as Jian Jianan.
Thinking of this, he became even more proud.
"I'm thinking that Shen Ya should withdraw from the Friendship Store for the time being."
After such a long confrontation, Ji Yong finally explained his purpose.
"I understand how difficult it's been for you guys lately, and you should also understand my difficulties. Look, today's incident happened just as our superiors were coming to inspect, and we were caught off guard."
"I was just pulled out by my boss to ask if the Friendship Mall has been having any operational difficulties lately. Otherwise, why wouldn't they conduct a strict review and let in all sorts of people? Do they think our Friendship Mall is some kind of circus?"
Ji Yong smiled bitterly and first explained his difficulties. Originally, he introduced Shen Ya Clothing to Friendship Shopping Mall because he saw its potential. It has excellent quality and novel styles. Such clothes are the best-selling ones. Shen Ya's popularity can also help him get a promotion and a raise in salary, right?
However, what was unexpected was that at the beginning he did gain the favor of his leader because of Shen Ya, but what was unexpected was that what happened next was, or should be said, no one expected that such a thing would actually happen!
Counterfeit and pirated Shen Ya clothing was quietly circulating in the market. Many people saw that the two clothes looked exactly the same, and then compared the prices, which were quite different, and immediately went to buy the pirated clothes.
If that's still considered good, can't you just buy pirated clothes and wear them secretly?
Then why don’t they admit their mistakes when encountering quality problems, and instead come to our house to make a fuss?
If this incident were to become public knowledge, wouldn’t everyone know about it?
Don't get me wrong, Ji Yong is not considering any other reasons such as Shen Ya's reputation, he is purely considering himself.
He is on the verge of a promotion and salary increase, and is moving towards a higher position. He cannot afford to let any mishap happen because of Shen Ya Clothing Store, which is deeply involved in the piracy and counterfeiting scandal.
Ji Yong's face was dark and kind, like a thoughtful old man who cared deeply for his younger generation. He took out a document and gently instructing Jian Jiannan, "Look, Nannan, here's a document. It's not a big deal, just a simple matter. You just need to sign your name here, your father's name, to show that you have fully agreed. Shenya Clothing Store will voluntarily give up its cooperation with Friendship Department Store and leave immediately."
After Ji Yong finished speaking, he hurriedly added, "Of course, of course. Don't worry, I stand with you. Shenya Clothing is a partner of our Friendship Mall. This is just a temporary expedient. Once this furor has passed and everyone has almost forgotten about this matter, and there are new hot spots in the market, those unscrupulous merchants will pursue other targets. I will invite you back. How about that? Your Uncle Ji will definitely do what he promised!"
He said this with such sincerity that anyone who heard it would shed tears.
However, his heart was filled with ruthless ridicule for Jian Jianan. This little girl he had just interviewed looked so naive. Wouldn't it be easy to get her to sign the waiver agreement on her father's behalf? Just a few words of coaxing would be enough. At most, it would be a waste of a few words. It wouldn't take much effort.
Unexpectedly, after listening to Ji Yong's words, Jian Jianan looked up at her quietly. Instead of signing the contract with a wave of his hand as Ji Yong had hoped, he asked, "If I sign this contract, does it mean that the cooperation between Shen Ya and Friendship Store has failed? And the previous agreement that we passed the inspection period early and could prepare for the new store opening early is also invalid?"
Ji Yong was stunned. He didn't expect Jian Jianan to give such an answer.
But his years of work ethic allowed him to quickly react. "Yes, uh... this is just a temporary fix, just to avoid the spotlight. After a few days, when everyone's paying attention to this matter has died down and Friendship Mall can return to its normal operations, you can come back! I promise, I'll reserve the best spot for you, right by the third-floor staircase. Everyone can see it as soon as they come up. How's that?"
Words are spoken by people, and they are not written in black and white on paper. It would be strange if you could believe them!
What he just said was actually to deceive the girl. Once this wave of heat passes, no one will know who you are!
Today's society is changing rapidly. What's popular one month may be gone the next. Even if someone from Shenya Clothing Store approaches you, they won't acknowledge you. Turning a blind eye is a necessary skill for any seasoned professional.
He was very kind to teach Jian Jianan this. Jian Yangping should thank him. It can be considered as a good deed, isn't it?
Jian Jianan understood, but suddenly asked, "Can this be added to the contract?"
"What?" Ji Yong was stunned. For a moment he didn't understand what Jian Jianan was saying.
"Add it to the contract!" Jian Jianan looked innocent, as if he was talking about something very ordinary.
"Uncle Ji, didn't you just say that this is just a delaying tactic? Once the storm has died down, you can invite Shen Ya back. Since you've already made this promise, why don't you include this clause in the contract?"
She was holding a thin piece of paper that Ji Yong had given her. It was covered with densely written words. The clearest part was the requirements below. Jian Jianan summarized the key points, which were nothing more than "Shen Ya Clothing Store voluntarily withdraws from Friendship Mall and ends the assessment period ahead of schedule."
But Jian Jianan has never forgotten her father's great ambitions. She always keeps them in mind. The current goal is to pass the inspection period and enter the Friendship Shopping Mall, using it as a springboard to radiate to the entire city and increase sales and reputation.
Doesn’t the contract given by Ji Yong mean to end the cooperation early and cut off their path?
Jian Jianan sneered in his heart. Ji Yong had specially chosen a time when Jian Yangping was not around to come and sign the contract with her. He just saw that she was just a child when her father was not around.
Moreover, from this point we can see that Ji Yong has a weak legal awareness. Even though Jian Jianan and Jian Yangping are father and daughter with a very close relationship, this contract will have no legal effect at all if it is not signed by the two of them!
Ji Yong was too impatient! And the abacus beads she was using even fell on Jian Jianan's face.
No, she must remind her father when she returns that this person must be guarded against!
Jian Jianan was so surprised that Ji Yong stuttered, "Add it to the contract? Nan Nan, stop kidding your uncle! How can such a thing be written in black and white in a contract?"
Isn't this just a polite remark? Anyone who believes it is a fool, but he couldn't possibly say this to Jian Jianan so clearly.
He had no choice but to change his words and put on a stern face, suddenly transforming from a kind elder into an unkind and stern old man.
"Hey, kid, why aren't you listening? How could your Uncle Ji harm you? Besides, I'm your father's best friend. I treat you and Beibei as my own children, so there's no way I'd harm you!"
"Is that so?" Jian Jianan seemed to be persuaded, his expression relaxed a little, and it looked like success was just around the corner.
Seeing this, Ji Yong became even more anxious. "Oh, I tell you, just don't worry! Although Uncle Ji can't clearly write down what he promised you, your father and I have a very strong relationship. We are close friends. Why are you still worried?"
Jian Jianan sneered in his heart, this is why he feels uneasy!
If she hadn't experienced a man named Guanshan, she might have believed it all now. But listen to what you said, why do they sound so similar to Guanshan's?
Seeing that Jian Jianan hadn't made any move after all he had said, Ji Yong became anxious. He leaned forward and didn't even bother to drink his tea. He leaned forward and asked hurriedly, "Hey, Nannan, are you going to sign the contract now? If not, what are your concerns?"
She definitely cannot sign the contract. Although it is indeed legally ineffective due to her age, Ji Yong in front of her is obviously not a good person. What can they do when he takes out the contract and insists that it was signed by his father?
Yes, they can call the police and file a lawsuit, but this takes time. Asking experts to identify the notes also takes a process. By the time these procedures are completed, they will have been kicked out of the Friendship Shopping Mall for who knows how long. By that time, Ji Yong’s goal will surely have been achieved long ago!
Jian Jianan thought to herself, she had to think of a reason to hold Ji Yong back. She definitely couldn't sign the contract today, but she couldn't completely break off relations with him either. After all, she didn't know what plans her father had for Ji Yong, nor did she know what their relationship was like. She would try to be gentle today and then decide how to deal with Ji Yong after discussing it with her father.
“I’m still young!”
Jian Jiangnan racked his brains, his eyes lit up, and he came up with the most perfect reason.
The Chinese have several four-character mantras, namely "the children are still young", "it's the New Year" and "since you're here", the wisdom passed down by our ancestors is indeed very reasonable. Look, didn't Jian Jianan just apply it today?
Ji Yong: “…”
Jian Jianan was serious, and the more he spoke, the more excited he became. "Uncle Ji, you know I'm still in school. Legally, anyone under the age of eighteen can't be considered an adult. My parents care about me very much and always treat me like a child. I'm still young and don't understand these business matters. How about this? You take it back to me and I'll ask my dad to sign it!"
As Jian Jianan spoke, she tried to put the contract paper that Ji Yong gave her into her bag, but Ji Yong snatched the contract away and stopped her.
"Ah? Uncle Ji, what are you doing?"
Jian Jianan was secretly delighted. Ji Yong's performance was indeed in line with her guess. However, she couldn't show it and still had that puzzled expression on her face.
Ji Yong laughed dryly: "Ahaha, ahaha, you are not a child anymore, you are almost an adult, your father is doing so many things alone, don't you want to help out?"
Jian Jianan had a look on his face as if someone had said something to him. "I thought, seeing how tired my parents are, and not coming home until late every day, I also wanted to help them out. But they didn't want to, saying that I was still young and a child, and that I definitely couldn't do this. I had to ask them for everything."
After hearing what Jian Jianan said, Ji Yong, although he didn't know whether Jian Jianan's claim that he had to ask his parents about everything was true or not, he knew in his heart that his plan today had failed and would not work out. So he sighed and said, "Alright, alright. Originally, my uncle thought you would definitely take over your parents' business in the future and thought you were a decisive person. But I didn't expect that you are still a child and can't even make decisions on your own."
Ji Yong still had some plans in mind. He wanted to use the method of provoking Jian Jianan one last time. If he could successfully anger Jian Jianan this time, and he would sign the contract in a fit of rage, then his goal would be achieved.
But unexpectedly, Jian Jianan didn't mean to be fooled at all. Instead, he nodded and agreed, "Yes, I am still a child."
She also shared one or two funny stories with Ji Yong. "A few days ago during the Chinese New Year, my brother and I were the only ones at home. The property management wanted to come in to check on us, but my father informed them in advance that there were no adults at home at that time, only our two children, and asked them to arrange another time. You see, in the eyes of my parents, my brother and I are just children, so it's natural for them to be worried."
After hearing Jian Jianan's last words, Ji Yong finally gave up the idea in his mind. He could only nod and order him to leave, his expression becoming grim.
"Okay, so you've made up your mind to make things difficult for Uncle Ji today, right?"
Jian Jianan smiled brightly: "How could I mean that? Uncle Ji, you insist that I sign this contract. What if my dad scolds me after I sign it? Aren't you making things difficult for me?"
Ji Yong nodded and said bitterly, "Okay, okay, since you won't sign today, I'm going to ask your dad for an explanation. I want to ask him what he's going to do about Shen Ya causing me so much trouble and causing such a huge mess. How is he going to explain this to me, his good brother?"
Upon hearing this, Jian Jianan's smile immediately disappeared. With a serious expression, he explained his Shen Ya Clothing: "You can't say that, Uncle Ji. If you say that, then I, as your daughter, will not be happy. After all, how has my father ever let you down? He works diligently day and night for the development of Shen Ya Clothing, never daring to slack off, and rarely refuses requests from you, his good brother. Last time, because you wanted to add a glorious chapter to your resume, didn't you ask my father about Shen Ya Clothing passing the probation period early and officially settling in? Didn't my father agree? Originally, our family was discussing taking steady steps and moving forward step by step. Just because of your words, we made an exception."
Ji Yong laughed dryly and said, "Nannan, you are so eloquent. I usually only heard your father praise you like this, and I thought you were a good daughter in the eyes of your own father. I didn't expect that what he said was not a lie at all. You are so eloquent, you really inherited your father's legacy."
Seeing Ji Yong avoiding the question, Jian Jianan felt angry. It seemed that Ji Yong knew clearly that he was using his power to bully others, especially choosing a minor like her to oppress based on her age and qualifications. It was so unethical!
Seeing that it was getting late, Jian Jianan no longer wanted to argue with Ji Yong. She simply pulled the contract that Ji Yong had handed over to her and said, "Uncle Ji, if I don't sign the contract, you'll be sad, but if I do, I won't be able to explain to my dad. Didn't you say that you asked me to sign the contract because my dad isn't here right now? That's perfect. I'm going to the warehouse to find my dad now. I'll take it to you to see what he thinks!"
After saying this, Jian Jianan walked out without even saying goodbye to Ji Yong. He no longer wanted to continue to flatter him.
"Hey, hey, hey! Nannan! Nannan, why are you so impatient? Wait for uncle! That's not what uncle meant!"
Jian Jianan listened to Ji Yong calling her from behind without changing her expression. She closed the door, and with a bang, all of Ji Yong's anxious calls were shut out behind the door. She could no longer hear the annoying voice.
Jian Jianan took the contract and walked out. Although her last action was impulsive and she couldn't stand Ji Yong treating her like an ignorant child, now that she had the contract, she didn't know what to do with it for a moment.
After thinking about it, Jian Jianan rolled it up into a ball and put it in his bag. Anyway, he was planning to go to the warehouse to check on his father, so he could take it with him.
Shen Ya Clothing is developing rapidly in the modern era. Although it is so famous and prosperous now, there are pricing issues in front and piracy scandals in the back. What's more, Jian Yangping and Deng Bitong are two two-legged money-eating beasts. They have expenses on various projects every day. They invest a lot but have almost no output, so Shen Ya Clothing actually does not make much profit.
But this is also normal, Shenya Clothing has only been established for a few months!
Because he had no money, Jian Yangping did not rent a new house, but continued to work in the previous warehouse.
Inside is a warehouse, outside is where the tailors work, and there is also a small compartment which is the small studio of Jian Yangping and Deng Bitong.
As soon as Jian Jianan entered her father's small factory, her brows furrowed. Every time she came here, she was shocked by the simple scene of the place.
Jian Jianan also often went to Su Qinxuan's place, but his mother's office was so grand, as magnificent as Jinhuiju, and there was also a large conference room with a round table that could accommodate twenty people. It was in sharp contrast to Jian Yangping's office, which looked so shabby no matter how you looked at it.
Jian Jianan walked through the place where the female workers were working. The sewing machines were creaking and various sounds of sewing and cutting were heard one after another.
This is not the end yet. After Jian Jianan covered his ears and finally passed through this noisy area, he came to the warehouse area where the finished clothes were stored. It was very quiet here, and it seemed that there was no vitality or popularity. If someone came here alone at night, who knows how scared he would be!
After Jian Jianan passed through these two areas, she arrived at her father's small office.
It's called an office, but it's actually just a small room that was temporarily partitioned off. It's extremely simple. When I first arrived, there was nothing left except the bare walls on four sides. The only two tables and chairs in it were added later by Jian Yangping.
“Dad!”
Jian Jianan greeted her father first. When Jian Yangping heard the voice, he knew it was his daughter. He raised his head and smiled at her, "Hey, Nannan, you're here!"
Jian Jianan got straight to the point, "Dad, I just came from Friendship Shopping Mall. Come, Dad, take a look at this."
Jian Jianan opened the bag in her hand and handed the contract to Jian Yangping.
Jian Yangping's face gradually darkened as he watched. Jian Jianan cautiously observed his expression, "I just ran into a piracy incident when I went to the Friendship Department Store. But don't worry, I handled it very well. I bet the victims who bought pirated clothing and the onlookers are very satisfied."
"But after I finished this matter, Uncle Ji Yong called me over. He gave me this contract and said a lot of good things. He just wanted me to sign it as soon as possible."
Jian Yangping was delighted. "My daughter is so smart, she definitely won't be fooled by him so easily, right?"
Jian Jianan said proudly, "That's definitely not the case! Dad, don't you see who I am? I'm not the kind of person who can be coaxed into leaving home with just a few words!"
I'm not Jian Jiabei!
Jian Yangping laughed and shook his head slowly. His daughter's proud expression had never changed since she was a child.
Jian Yangping put the contract away and casually stuffed it into a corner of the table, not taking it seriously. "Okay, okay, Dad gets it."
Jian Jianan frowned, thinking that Jian Yangping didn't understand the seriousness of the matter and was therefore taking it lightly. She immediately spoke seriously, "Dad, how can you be so calm? Do you know what this contract is about? Ji Yong's meaning is very clear. He thinks that our Senya Clothing is now caught up in a piracy scandal and has a bad reputation. He needs to kick us out of the Friendship Mall as soon as possible. Otherwise, staying in the mall will damage the reputation of Ji Yong and the Friendship Mall, and it will also affect his career."
Jian Yangping still looked nonchalant, "Don't you see it clearly?"
Jian Jianan felt that his father had become a completely different person. "What's the point of me seeing clearly? The problem now is that you can't see clearly, Dad!"
Jian Yangping suddenly stopped smiling. She put away all the smiles on her face and sighed deeply, "Alas, Nannan, Daddy understands what you mean. Daddy also knows that you are doing this for my own good. But, alas, we can't do anything right now. Even if we knew, what would we do?"
After Jian Yangping expressed his feelings, he looked at Jian Jianan seriously, "Nannan, do you remember Guanshan?"
Jian Jianan nodded blankly. She still remembered this person, the one who almost cheated Jian Yangping out of his entire fortune of 3,000 yuan.
"Actually, Guan Shan and Ji Yong are the same type of people. When things are going in their favor, they'll do everything they can to beg you for favors. But when things don't go their way, they'll shed their gentle and amiable facade and become vicious and ferocious. Everything they do is just for the benefit of their own hearts!"
Jian Jianan thought about what his father said and realized that this was indeed the case. Although Guan Shan and Ji Yong had different appearances, ages and heights, their personality traits were extremely similar. It was not wrong to say so.
Seeing that Jian Jianan really seemed to be thinking seriously about what he said, Jian Yangping felt relieved for no reason.
"Dad knows about this matter and will handle it. But you have to know that the root of the conflict that led Ji Yong to do this is not here, but the piracy incident. As long as we deal with the piracy issue, everything will go smoothly and safely."
Jian Jianan's eyes immediately lit up. She must have known this truth, but wasn't this the case that there was no way to solve the problem of piracy?
However, from what my dad said, it seems that he already has an idea about the piracy problem?
"What! Dad, do you have a way to deal with pirated clothes?"
Jian Yangping didn't want to say it at first, but his daughter was so good at acting cute, so he nodded.
"Yes, I've been busy with this all week. We've already made some progress. Your sister Tongtong is also busy with this matter. She just contacted me and is on her way back to the warehouse. Wait for her to come and I'll tell you all the details of my investigation."
Jian Jianan strongly condemned his father's behavior of keeping people in suspense, but Jian Yangping was determined to wait for Deng Bitong to come back before telling her. In his words, telling the same content to two people at once can greatly save words and thinking time. It's a best of both worlds!
Jian Jianan had no choice but to wait and see in the warehouse, hoping that Sister Tongtong would appear at the door of the warehouse the next second.
Speak of the devil and he will appear. Ten minutes later, Deng Bitong came with her boyfriend Qi Wenxiu.
After all, the two of them were a newly-started couple, and their relationship was in its sweet phase. They were inseparable, like conjoined twins, and they went everywhere together. Therefore, Jian Jianan didn't find it strange at all to see Qi Wenxiu coming with Deng Bitong.
Deng Bitong brought Qi Wenxiu in, but didn't let him into the conference room. She casually pulled a piece of scraps from the clothes storage area in the warehouse and handed it to him, then nodded at him and said, "Here, take it and play with it. Don't disturb the adults' conversation."
Jian Jianan: "..."
Is this how these two people get along? Mother taking care of her son?
And she is a smart and capable mother who brings her mentally retarded son who cannot take care of himself.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Jian Yangping immediately announced the results of his investigation for the week.
"I've asked someone to investigate. The person behind the recent pirated copies of our Shenya clothing is Fang Ruoyan, who owns a fairly large garment factory."
"Her operating model is this: whenever our Shenya Clothing brand releases new products on the market, she will send her employees to buy them, take them apart, carefully make patterns, and then use her own skills and craftsmen to remake them, and then continue to sell them on the market under our brand."
"Of course, the price they resell it at will be much lower than our Shen Ya, so many people are rushing to buy it, which has had a certain impact on our genuine Shen Ya business."
This statement is an understatement. What definite impact? That is a huge impact!
As soon as Jian Yangping finished speaking, Jian Jianan and Deng Bitong immediately spoke out to condemn Fang Ruoyan.
"Fang Ruoyan? She sounds like a woman. I can't stand it. She is actually the culprit!" Jian Jianan frowned.
Deng Bitong gritted her teeth, "Fang Ruoyan, huh? You're such a jerk! So it's you who's been plagiarizing my designs! I'll find you and expose you, and I'll make you suffer!"
Just as the two were complaining, a voice suddenly interrupted.
"Fang Ruoyan? Why does this name sound so familiar to me?"
It was Qi Wenxiu. He was leaning against the door of the small conference room, looking confused. After a while, he racked his brains.
"Isn't Fang Ruoyan my aunt? She came to our house for dinner a few days ago!"
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