Chapter 395 You only need to obey orders
Shen Jiheng's words made the atmosphere between the two serious. He didn't mean to make things difficult for Han Xi, but felt that she shouldn't have to bear this burden.
Seeing that Han Xi was speechless, he regretted holding her hand.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that."
Han Xi gently withdrew her hand; at this moment, her feelings were complicated.
"You're right, it's just that I didn't understand the situation."
“Even an upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes, let alone something this complicated. Don’t put pressure on yourself. Let’s go back and discuss this further, shall we?”
Not wanting other people's affairs to affect their relationship, Shen Jiheng put his arm around her shoulder again. Seeing that she didn't refuse this time, he led her to the car.
"I want to go back to the company."
"Then I'll go with you."
Han Xi shook her head: "You don't need to worry. I'm just going back to handle some work. There are quite a few problems with the Shen family now. You should focus your attention on that."
The thought of Shen's shares falling while he remained unmoved, spending all his time on himself, put Han Xi under a lot of pressure.
She certainly understood Shen Jiheng's feelings; he put her first in everything. However, he also had a powerful family and company behind him, and as the person in charge, he had a responsibility to protect his own interests.
"I understand what you mean. I'll come back to you after I've dealt with all these issues."
"Okay, I believe you can handle it."
Shen Jiheng rubbed her head, sensing that her thoughts were in disarray, and decided it would be good to let her have some peace and quiet by herself.
Shen Jiheng escorted her to the company building. He saw her force a smile, but he couldn't feel any warmth on her face.
"You don't need to force a smile in front of me. You just need to be your most authentic self. No matter what you look like, I will love you the same way."
Han Xi doesn't need to pretend in front of him. Whether she's feeling down or down on her luck, Shen Jiheng likes her.
"Ji Heng, thank you."
Shen Jiheng said, "How about we make a deal?"
Han Xi looked at him in confusion. Shen Jiheng cupped her face and kissed her directly, saying with a smile, "From now on, change 'thank you' to 'give me a kiss.' I like this way of saying it."
Han Xi understood that he was doing all this to soothe her emotions, so she nodded and leaned over to kiss his cheek.
See you later!
Shen Jiheng stared at her departing figure. In truth, she didn't need to be so strong; she could rely on him completely.
"President, what should we do with Assistant Yang and the hypnotist?"
These two people are still imprisoned, awaiting Shen Jiheng's next move.
After thinking for a moment, Shen Jiheng said, "If I remember correctly, four months ago we were preparing to launch a new project in South Africa. What's the situation since then?"
During that period, Shen Jiheng considered overseas markets, so he prepared to enter South Africa.
However, Han Xi returned shortly after the project started, and he had long forgotten about it. He vaguely remembered Qin Chuan reporting on it a few times, but now he had little recollection of it.
Qin Chuan responded, "That's true, but after investigation, it wasn't suitable for our market, so we suspended it."
Shen Jiheng nodded and said, "Then let Yang Quan take charge. Tell him that as long as he gets this project sorted out, he'll be free."
Qin Chuan looked puzzled, not understanding why the president would let the traitor go this time and even give him a chance to make amends.
“Even professionals couldn’t complete this project. What will happen if he fails?”
"Then he'll stay there forever."
Qin Chuan understood; Shen Jiheng was punishing him in this way.
Yang Quan's crime was indeed not punishable by death, and he did not do anything to harm the company; he merely tipped off Gu Hongyi.
"I understand. I'll have someone arrange it right away."
"As for the hypnotist, tell him to swallow these things and keep them to himself. If he dares to utter a single word out of turn, I will personally take his life."
Shen Jiheng did all this to protect Gu Hongyi.
Although he said those words to Han Xi, it was only to make her realize this fact.
He will protect everything that Han Xi cherishes.
When Han Xi returned to her office, Leng Yu came in with several documents and told her, "President Han, Tang Yi has returned to the R&D lab."
Han Xi frowned. She had asked Tang Yi to wait for a notification, so why did she come back without saying a word?
"Okay, is there anything else?"
"I received an invitation from Jefferson this morning. They're holding a perfume exhibition at the International Hotel tonight, and many well-known brands will be participating. I've heard they'll also be launching a mysterious perfume."
"Please reply to them for me, I will definitely go."
Han Xi wanted to see what they could show off.
"What are you planning to do about Tang Yi?"
"I'm going to see her now. You go and prepare my dress for tonight."
It's unpleasant to be betrayed by someone you trust, and Han Xi really didn't want to doubt Tang Yi.
But she received the invitation as soon as she returned; it's impossible for such a coincidence to happen.
If all of this is indeed Tang Yi's lie, then Han Xi will make her pay the price.
Han Xi arrived at the research and development room and saw Tang Yi refining essential oils. She was very focused on her work and did not notice Han Xi coming up behind her.
When she turned around to get something, she was startled to see Han Xi.
"Mr. Han, why didn't you say anything when you arrived?"
Han Xi smiled and said, "Sorry for startling you. I didn't want to disturb you because you were so focused."
"It's okay, I'm just too focused. Look at the new essential oil I extracted, the scent is very novel."
As she spoke, she brought the object to Han Xi's side for her to smell. It has to be said that Tang Yi is truly talented and has the makings of a research and development engineer.
However, if talent is used to harm others, it will bring about one's own destruction.
"It smells wonderful, but why didn't you tell me you were coming back?"
“I’ve been so bored at home these past few days that I wanted to come back to work. Plus, I have a new idea: to remake the perfume using my old formula, which will make up for the losses I made before.”
If Han Xi had heard her say this before, she would have thought she was too naive, but now she felt that she was full of scheming.
"Then how do you know I'll agree to your proposal?"
Tang Yi took her hand and smiled, "Because I know that President Han thinks highly of me and will definitely provide me with this opportunity."
Han Xi pulled her hand away and calmly said, "It's good that you have this idea, but I don't have any plans to produce perfumes anymore. I've decided to switch to cosmetics."
Tang Yi asked, puzzled, "But our company has launched several beauty products this year. If we don't diversify our product offerings, we'll soon be replaced by other companies."
Han Xi smiled and said, "I really didn't realize you cared so much about the company. This was a decision made by the higher-ups. I'm here to inform you, and you just need to follow this instruction."
Tang Yi also became restrained upon hearing her serious tone. As an employee, she naturally obeyed the boss's arrangements.
Han Xi added, "I remember your resume doesn't show much experience in the beauty industry. You'll be working as an assistant this time. A new beauty R&D engineer will be here tomorrow, so you can learn a lot from him."
This was an attempt to strip her of her power. Tang Yi sensed that Han Xi had changed; she wouldn't have treated her this way in the past.
She asked anxiously, "Mr. Han, is it because of what happened last time that you have a grudge against me and suspect that I am involved in this incident?"
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