Lin Wanwan remembered Xie Sui's words: as long as the reward was sufficient, nothing was impossible. Back when the factory was at its peak season, with triple bonuses, the workers endured twelve-hour shifts non-stop, tripling production.
Despite the triple reward, the factory earned far more than that. The profits in those few months actually reached three hundred thousand, which even surprised Lin Wanwan.
Now, a reward of one million was enough to make the project department's people's hearts flutter.
Lin Wanwan would rather give the money to her subordinates than let it fall into the hands of scoundrels like Mrs. Qian.
With her own newspaper cooperating, they could report some gossip about Mrs. Qian. A department store that disdained its customers, did it still expect to have business?
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Mr. Qian had a habit of reading the newspaper over breakfast, like many prominent figures, to get the latest information immediately.
This time, when he opened the newspaper, a large section featured his wife's arrogant face, her nostrils flared, looking particularly mean.
The reporter's sharp pen vividly described her contempt for customers, her indifference to returns, and her mocking demeanor. He himself felt like beating her up.
This was the good wife he had married. Mr. Qian clutched his chest, feeling like he was about to have a heart attack from anger.
“Go call the madam.”
The servant said, “Madam usually sleeps until ten. If you call her now, she’ll definitely be angry.”
“Damn it, this is my house! I’ve spoiled her rotten. I told you to call her, so go! Whose salary are you taking? If you don’t want to do it, then get out.”
The servant immediately went to fetch her. A series of banging and curses came from upstairs. After a while, she came down, wearing a silk pajama set, and pounced into his arms, coquettishly saying, “I haven’t slept enough yet, dear. Not enough sleep is bad for the skin. Can’t we talk about it later?”
Mr. Qian shoved her to the ground. “Look at what you’ve done! Go and apologize to Mrs. Xie immediately and eliminate this negative news, or your status as Mrs. Qian will be over.”
Yesterday, they were contemplating a good deal, selling the department store for two billion would have been excellent, precisely to alleviate their financial problems. He never expected such a huge surprise this morning. Mrs. Xie, unless she was completely foolish, would definitely not spend this unnecessary money.
Mrs. Qian looked at the report and said angrily, “That country bumpkin from the mainland is framing me! It must be her doing. I’ll go find her!”
“What are you going to find her for? Do you have a brain? Right now, we are the ones begging her. If you dare to cause trouble for me again, see how I deal with you.”
Mrs. Qian was also used to being indulged. After all, Mr. Qian had always doted on her. She retorted, “He’s bullying me! You’re my man, shouldn’t you be helping me?
Am I suffering any grievances by marrying you? A woman from the countryside, what are you afraid of her for?”
“I can’t explain it to you. Remember what I said.”
Mr. Qian was about to leave for the company when Mrs. Qian provocatively said, “Anyway, I can’t swallow this. At worst, we’ll divorce. I won’t live with you anymore. I can still get half the assets, which is better than being wronged by you.”
Mr. Qian suddenly turned around and, choking her, said, “Is the money of my Qian family that easy to take? My wife can only pass away, not divorce. Don’t even think about it.”
Mrs. Qian finally felt fear. Pass away? How could she pass away?
She recalled his first wife. The outside world said she was angered to death by her. Only she knew that she hadn't done anything.
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When Mr. Qian arrived at the company, all he heard were bad news. Mrs. Xie had already made it clear that she intended to acquire his department store, but her offer was only eight hundred million.
Mr. Qian was furious and wanted to curse. Wasn't this preying on his misfortune? Yesterday, they were talking about two billion.
The finance director said, “Many manufacturers are urging us for payment. If we don’t pay them soon, we won’t be able to cooperate next year. Mr. Qian, what do you think we should do?”
“I know. I’ve already contacted the bank and am trying to get a loan.”
The finance director was not optimistic. The company had already borrowed a lot of money. Now, with all the unfavorable news, it would be good if the bank didn't chase them for their debts, let alone give them more loans.
He didn’t dare to say this. A subordinate should know when to keep quiet.
Mr. Qian was silent for a long time. He ordered the driver to go find Lin Wanwan to talk in person. If twenty billion wasn’t possible, fifteen billion would also do. With this money, his company could overcome this difficult period.
Lin Wanwan was chatting with Sheng Ruyi. Sheng Ruyi had returned with them but left in Hong Kong.
She came to see Lin Wanwan now because she had heard about Xie Sui’s situation and wanted to check on Lin Wanwan.
Lin Wanwan had gotten along well with her over the past two months and felt comfortable confiding in her.
“There’s so much going on. I’ve just started and don’t understand much. I’m afraid my subordinates will cheat me, and I can’t read English. It’s really exhausting.”
Sheng Ruyi said, “I can teach you English. Take it slow, there’s no rush.”
“Thank you for visiting me. I originally wanted to invest in you, but it’s not possible at this time. Everything is a mess, and there’s no news from Xie Sui, sigh…”
“Mr. Xie is a blessed soul, he will be fine.”
There was a knock on the door. The new secretary was a middle-aged woman with short hair, somewhat stern, and very proper.
“Come in.”
The secretary’s surname was Yu, Yu Li. She said, “Mr. Qian from Runfa Department Store wishes to see you.”
“Mr. Qian? I’ll be right there.”
Sheng Ruyi had nothing else to do. “I’ll accompany you.”
“Thank you. How about you become my assistant? I’ll pay you a salary, name your price.”
Sheng Ruyi smiled and said, “That would be great too. I’d be willing even without pay. I’m already gaining by working with Mrs. Xie.”
Lin Wanwan wasn't joking. “Seriously, I really need an assistant, and you’re a good fit. You can live and eat here. Are there any problems at home?”
Sheng Ruyi thought of her family matters, and her eyes dimmed. “It’s okay, my family is fine. I’ll help you.”
“Your salary will be the same as Secretary Jin’s. I’ll have him arrange your onboarding.”
Secretary Jin’s annual salary was five hundred thousand, plus year-end bonuses and benefits, totaling over a million a year, which was excellent for a secretary.
As a newcomer, Sheng Ruyi wouldn’t find such a high salary even if she searched with a lantern.
“Alright, I’ll devote myself to you and work my heart out for you.”
The two of them arrived at the reception room, their smiles vanished simultaneously, and they walked in with powerful, expressionless auras.
Mr. Qian hadn't expected Mrs. Xie to be so young, around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, not at all like someone from a rural area in the mainland.
“Mrs. Xie, this is our first meeting. I didn’t expect you to be so young.”
Lin Wanwan shook his hand gently and said, “My Xie Sui isn’t very old either. I’m not going to be an old woman, am I?
Mr. Qian, what can I do for you?”
It was normal for a man to marry a young wife. If he married an older wife, it would be unusual. Lin Wanwan’s remark was perfectly reasonable.
Mr. Qian gave a dry laugh and said, “Mrs. Xie seems very interested in my department store. I wanted to discuss it with you personally. Today, I received your company’s offer, and it’s truly disappointing.”
Mr. Qian crossed his legs. The old fox was clearly anxious but acted haughty, thinking he could bully Lin Wanwan because she was young and naive.