The distribution of the high-temperature subsidy calmed the restless employees, who reasoned that even if the company faced trouble, their benefits remained intact, so they might as well continue working.
Meanwhile, at Qin Group.
Qin Lan, having learned through special channels that Chen Lishu intended to acquire a large quantity of ham sausages and drive down prices, propped his chin with his hand and declared:
"Go and buy up all the pork in the entire capital. Warn the small vendors and households not to sell pork to Chen Lishu, or I will not hesitate to make them unable to operate on this street!"
Han Liang, listening to Qin Lan's orders, frowned deeply. He then slowly asked, "Mr. Qin, are you sure you want to do this? I've noticed the pork market has been unstable lately. What if we incur losses by buying it all up?
Besides, I worked with Chen Lishu for a while and understand her to some extent. Don't you think she's been unusually calm since being rescued? She's not an ordinary person to be pushed around. I strongly suspect she might be preparing a powerful move."
A powerful move? Qin Lan smirked dismissively. He then tapped his desk and said, "If it were the apparel market, I wouldn't be one hundred percent confident in opposing Chen Lishu. But I've been in the food industry for over a decade. She's just a newly emerging factory. What can she do to deal with me?
However, you are right about one thing: the pork market is indeed unstable. I heard this from my godfather. According to their internal analysis, this swine fever will take at least two to three months to stabilize!
Don't forget what our factory does; we can't survive without pork! Therefore, we must hoard all the pork needed for the next two to three months to be safe. Do you understand?"
Upon hearing Qin Lan's explanation, Han Liang's furrowed brow slowly relaxed. A fawning smile then appeared on his face as he said, "I see. It seems Mr. Qin has already made preparations for this. By the way, someone from Xinxin Group informed us to stall them while they begin their operations. Their plan is to bankrupt Chen Lishu and leave her to wander the streets!"
After speaking, the two exchanged glances, their lips curling upwards in smug satisfaction, as if their plan had already succeeded.
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In Gui Jia Village, Shu Hong saw that Xu Teng's eyes had become dark from caring for the old lady. She thought the time was almost ripe, as Yang Lili had already sent people to urge her multiple times.
Noticing that Xu Teng's anger had reached a certain level, Shu Hong walked up behind him and placed her hands on his shoulders. Before she could speak, Xu Teng suddenly stood up and pulled her into his arms.
Shu Hong was startled by the sudden action. She then clenched her fist and struck Xu Teng's shoulder hard, demanding, "What do you mean by this?"
Xu Teng tightened his grip and replied, "If you hadn't been helping me take care of Grandma these past few days, I really would have worried I couldn't manage. Shu Hong, tell me honestly, do you like me?
If you truly do, let's set a date for our wedding! Grandma's health might not hold on much longer. At least she can see me find happiness before she passes."
Marriage?
If Chen Lishu were still around, perhaps she might have agreed to Xu Teng for the sake of hundreds of thousands in assets. But Chen Lishu had now been rescued, meaning Xu Teng was penniless. Shu Hong considered herself at least half a city dweller, and Xu Teng simply wasn't worthy.
Shu Hong suppressed the disdain in her eyes and then feigned a demure demeanor, consoling him, "I know your emotions are a bit complicated right now, but the most important thing is Grandma's condition!
Grandma raised you since you were little. Her greatest wish is to see you have grandchildren. Marriage might not be possible now, so no matter what, we must save her first!"
"Save?" A complex expression flickered across Xu Teng's face. Wang Yuhua had raised him, and their bond was naturally deep. However, the family's money was almost depleted, and Wang Yuhua's condition hadn't improved much. It was like a bottomless pit, and he couldn't afford to continue like this!
Xu Teng took a deep breath, not wanting to be branded as unfilial. He looked around, his gaze falling on Tiantian, who was huddled in a corner, covered in dirt. He said coldly:
"To have raised her this big, consuming so much of our family's grain, now that the family is in trouble, it's time for this little brat to contribute something. I'll find someone to sell her to later and get some money to buy medicine for Grandma!"
Hearing Xu Teng's plan, Shu Hong immediately refused, "Absolutely not! Don't you know Tiantian is your family's fortune god right now? As long as you hold onto her tightly, you'll have an endless stream of money coming into your home!"
"Her? Fortune god?" Xu Teng found Shu Hong a bit strange today. How could an ordinary child be a fortune god? Having lived together for so many years, how come he didn't know this?
"Perhaps you've forgotten the relationship between the wealthy person in the city and your daughter is not simple! We can use the old lady and Tiantian..." Shu Hong whispered her plan into Xu Teng's ear.
Upon hearing this, Xu Teng's eyes gradually became shrewd. He eagerly reached out and clasped Shu Hong's shoulder, excitedly exclaiming, "How could I not have thought of this? Grandma fell ill precisely because Chen Lishu left, so this brat is naturally responsible. Fine, I'll get ready and head to the city tomorrow!"
"Wait, don't rush! Chen Lishu has significant influence in the city. If you go to trouble her rashly, you might end up in serious trouble. I know some people in the city who will tell you what to do!
If you want to obtain substantial compensation, it's best to follow their instructions obediently. These people have specialized teams, and they will ensure your interests while providing the fastest and most effective solutions!"
"Okay!"
Xu Teng nodded. At his most difficult time, it was Shu Hong who stood up for him and stayed by his side. At this moment, he developed a sense of dependence on Shu Hong.
However, he did not realize that all of this was done by Shu Hong deliberately for her own gain.
Gu Family.
Chen Lishu was completely unaware that a plot was slowly unfolding against her. When she learned that Qin Lan was acquiring pork in large quantities, she immediately had Shen Wei spread news related to starch sausages.