"President Chen," Shen Wei called out softly.
Chen Lishu slowly turned her head, a slight smile curving her lips. "You did very well!"
"You saw it?" Shen Wei, slightly embarrassed, scratched his head. When Chen Lishu nodded, his embarrassment was quickly replaced by confusion.
"President Chen, I don't understand why you wanted me to play the 'bad cop.' Today's incident has left a very bad impression on the employees. Why was it necessary?"
In response to Shen Wei's question, Chen Lishu shrugged, her attitude casual. "I am the boss of this company, so of course, I must have some authority. Others see me as a woman in the workplace and think I'm soft-hearted and easily bullied. Today is a good opportunity to establish my authority!
There's no 'bad cop, good cop' dynamic. This incident will be over soon, and then these employees will understand that their boss isn't useless. In the future, if they encounter problems, they won't need to rush to resign. They should just quietly collect their salaries and do their jobs.
By the way, keep a close eye on that Brother Gao who spoke today. I strongly suspect he might be a spy sent by the rival company! He incited the employees' emotions again and again today. I can't kick him out of the company right now, so I need you to watch him. It's not too late to deal with him after this is resolved."
"Understood, President Chen. This matter is on me. I'll handle it perfectly!" Shen Wei said with a grin before leaving the office.
Watching the energetic Shen Wei, Chen Lishu couldn't help but smile. It seemed it was time to recruit from her alma mater. The company would only develop better and better with the leadership of these young people.
Just as Chen Lishu was thinking about this, her phone suddenly rang. Seeing the contact on the screen, her smile widened.
As soon as she answered, Gu Xingdong's magnetic voice came through the phone, "I have good news for you. Your phone has been found and is undamaged."
"Really? Then we'll discuss this in detail when I get home. It's time to bring those people to justice after letting them get away with it for so long!" A hint of coldness flashed in Chen Lishu's eyes. She was lucky this time and managed to escape, but if Yang Zhiguo had discovered it later, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
While they were still on the phone, the office door was pushed open again. Shen Wei appeared before her, his face grim and hesitant.
"What is it?"
"President Chen, Qin Group is going too far. We can overlook the theft of our sausage recipe, but now they've come to our company to provoke us and say they want to acquire us!" Shen Wei's face was filled with anger as he spoke, his fists clenched tightly.
"He came to the company?" Chen Lishu's brow furrowed upon hearing the news. Just as she was thinking of a way to dismiss him, an irritating voice came from the doorway.
"President Chen, your little workshop is too much! Can't you invite me in to talk about things? Why must you keep me outside? I heard about your situation and came specifically to help you solve your problems!"
Qin Lan said as he found a seat and sat down, his demeanor so casual as if he were back in his own office!
Since he had already come, Chen Lishu decided to have a proper meeting with him.
Chen Lishu's lips curved upwards slightly, a polite yet distant smile appearing on her face. She then slowly spoke, "President Qin says he's here to help me. How exactly do you intend to help?"
"You say your company is in such big trouble, and Gu Xingdong can't help you at all. I say this man you've found is no good. We two are much more compatible!" Qin Lan said, looking Chen Lishu up and down with a lecherous gaze that anyone could understand.
Chen Lishu suppressed her disgust, her face grim as she questioned, "Did you come to me just to say such pointless things?"
"Yes and no! Why don't you obediently agree to be with me? My status is no worse than Gu Xingdong's. Don't forget, I have a godfather who is a high-ranking official. He can bring us resources comparable to Gu Xingdong's!
If you're with me, I guarantee you'll have a life of luxury. I can also help you resolve this company crisis. Are you sure you don't want to seize this opportunity?"
Listening to his confident words, Chen Lishu glanced at him dismissively. "You're so confident you can bring me down? Then by all means, try it. Do you think I'm someone who just sits and waits to be defeated?"
Seeing this, Qin Lan's face turned as dark as a hungry wolf's, and he said fiercely, "Fine, you said it yourself! I'd like to see how you'll resolve this trouble. You're welcome to beg me then."
With that, Qin Lan left the office.
Chen Lishu didn't take his threat to heart. Instead, she sent a message to Gu Xingdong asking him to deliver her phone. Some actions could now commence!
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Qin Lan was swift. As soon as the products were stocked in supermarkets at the lowest prices, they were immediately snapped up. To completely cut off Chen Lishu's sales channels, he even targeted the street vendors.
"President Chen, when will the plan you mentioned be executed? All of our sales channels have been acquired by Qin Lan. Although the employees aren't threatening to resign, their daily workload is decreasing."
Shen Wei had been quite worried about the company's affairs, and his hair had turned gray.
Chen Lishu pursed her lips, then said, "Spread the word that our company is also planning to lower prices and mass-produce sausages, preparing for a customer war! You just need to get this done. I'll handle the rest."
"So, we just spread the word and don't intend to actually implement it?"
Chen Lishu shook her head and said, "No. Starting today, the company will switch from meat sausages to starch sausages, priced at five cents per piece!"
Starch sausages? Upon hearing the name, Shen Wei's face showed his disdain. He pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then couldn't help but remind her, "President Chen, how can something made entirely of starch compare to meat? Have you been so angered by Qin Group that you've decided to give up entirely?"
"It's not that bad. Just do as I say. Oh, and the temperature is a bit high this month. I've already informed the finance department to withdraw some cash and give the employees some慰问金 (comfort money) to keep them working hard!"
After speaking, Chen Lishu's lips curved, and a meaningful smile appeared on her face.