"This is a contract from my Liu Shi Pharmaceutical Industry," Liu Xuanhao said, stepping forward quickly. "We hope to cooperate with Tai Kang Pharmaceutical Industry."
"A contract from Liu Shi Pharmaceutical Industry?" Lu Fan chuckled. "The people under you were unwilling to sign, yet you, the boss, are quite proactive."
"Liu Shi Pharmaceutical Industry is just a small enterprise in Qingzhou. It is our honor to sign a contract with Tai Kang Pharmaceutical Industry," Liu Xuanhao flattered.
"Since that's the case, leave the contract here, and I will sign it," Lu Fan nodded slightly. "However, you need to manage your subordinates more strictly in the future, especially your staff."
"Mr. Lu, rest assured," Liu Xuanhao nodded. "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
Lu Fan nodded and didn't pay him much attention.
After Liu Xuanhao left the office, he let out a sigh of relief. For some reason, he felt involuntarily humble in front of Lu Fan, and even breathing felt uncomfortable.
Watching Liu Xuanhao leave, Secretary Li in the office chuckled, "Mr. Lu is indeed impressive. Someone sent a contract before even leaving the building!"
"It's not me who's impressive, but the sales team," Lu Fan smiled. "Take this contract to the sales team!"
"Sales team member Lin Ke successfully secured the order from Liu Shi Pharmaceutical Industry," Secretary Li smiled. "She will definitely be rewarded according to company regulations!"
"You're quite knowledgeable!" Lu Fan gave her a sideways glance.
Meanwhile, in the sales department, Xiao Qi was describing the previous night's events to her colleagues. Many were shocked and even a little scared.
Most of the sales team members were girls. If they encountered such a situation, they truly wouldn't know what to do.
Lin Ke sat nearby, finding Xiao Qi's exaggerated expressions amusing.
As they were talking, a figure appeared in the sales department, and everyone immediately quieted down.
Xiao Qi was still boasting loudly. When everyone fell silent, she quickly turned around. Seeing the person in front of her, her face instantly turned awkward. "Team Leader Zhou, why are you here?"
"I am the team leader of the sales team, so shouldn't I be here?" Team Leader Zhou's expression was calm.
Xiao Qi felt a bit embarrassed and quickly returned to her workstation.
Lin Ke also gave Xiao Qi a look. Xiao Qi had been too flamboyant, making Lin Ke feel a bit uncomfortable. Team Leader Zhou was known for being strict and not someone to be offended easily.
"Lin Ke, did you sign a contract last night?"
Team Leader Zhou looked at Lin Ke.
"It was supposed to be signed... but..." Lin Ke hesitated.
"This is the contract you signed, and it has been approved by the chairman," Team Leader Zhou said, holding the contract. "The order from Liu Shi Pharmaceutical Industry is significant. You have made a great contribution to the sales department this time."
Applause erupted in the sales department. Lin Ke was bewildered, and Xiao Qi beside her was also surprised. Under normal circumstances, this would have been impossible.
After Team Leader Zhou left, the sales department burst into celebration. Xiao Qi looked at Lin Ke with astonishment.
Lin Ke was equally surprised. "I don't know what's going on either. You're looking at me, but who should I look at?"
"This is incredible!" Xiao Qi exclaimed. "I really didn't expect you to have such incredible luck. It seems your luck is really good. Come with me to the Jade Stone City today!"
"Jade Stone City?"
Lin Ke was a little surprised. She didn't know much about gambling on jade, but seeing Xiao Qi's serious expression, she couldn't directly refuse.
"That's right, Jade Stone City!" Xiao Qi nodded. "With your good luck, you're bound to do well picking stones there!"
"I don't know anything about stones. If you take me to Jade Stone City, wouldn't that be..."
With an awkward expression, Lin Ke stated frankly.
"It's okay, we'll just pick a few cheap ones. Maybe we'll find some unexpectedly good stones," Xiao Qi said earnestly. "After all, your luck has been through the roof lately."
Lin Ke felt a bit helpless and couldn't refuse directly.
After work, Lu Fan arrived at the entrance of Tai Kang Pharmaceutical Industry on time, waiting for Lin Ke.
Seeing Lu Fan at the entrance, Lin Ke gave a wry smile. "I have to go to Jade Stone City today. Xiao Qi invited me, and I couldn't refuse!"
"Jade Stone City?" Lu Fan smiled. "That's great. I've been wanting to go there too."
"Brother Lu Fan, have you gambled on jade before?" Lin Ke asked, surprised.
"Not really, but I can learn," Lu Fan shrugged.
"It's strange, you know. Last night when I went to sign the contract, I encountered those thugs, and the contract wasn't signed. But this morning, Team Leader Zhou came with the Liu Shi Pharmaceutical Industry contract and said I had negotiated it." Lin Ke probed, "Brother Lu Fan, do you know what's going on?"
"How would I know?" Lu Fan looked up at the sky, feigning ignorance.
"You're right. How could Brother Lu Fan possibly know?" Lin Ke gave a wry smile. "It seems I was overthinking things."
"Alright, let's not dwell on these matters," Lu Fan said with a smile. "Aren't we going to Jade Stone City?"
"Xiao Qi is still changing into her work clothes. She should be here soon," Lin Ke said directly. "Let's wait here for a bit."
Lu Fan nodded and didn't say anything more.
A short while later, Xiao Qi arrived, looking a bit late. She smiled when she saw Lu Fan. "Thanks to you last night, I wasn't in danger."
"That's true," Lu Fan nodded. "You shouldn't do such dangerous things in the future."
"Of course!" Xiao Qi nodded and smiled. "But for some reason, I feel like I've seen you somewhere before, and it was before this."
"Ahem... I work nearby, so it's normal if you've seen me," Lu Fan quickly said.
"Not nearby, it should be within the company," Xiao Qi recalled. "Did you used to work at Tai Kang Pharmaceutical Industry?"
"No! You must be mistaken," Lu Fan shook his head seriously.
"Why are those employees still standing there?" Manager Chen's voice rang out. "It's already after work, why aren't you heading home?"
Lin Ke and Xiao Qi quickly left. Xiao Qi looked particularly panicked and only breathed a sigh of relief after they had left Tai Kang Pharmaceutical Industry.
"Why are you running so fast?" Lu Fan asked, confused. Su Dan Novel Network
"You have no idea, but that was Manager Chen," Xiao Qi said, panting. "He's a favored subordinate of the chairman. I heard even the directors have to listen to him. He's quite formidable."
"Yes, yes. I saw Team Leader Zhou once being very respectful to Manager Chen, not with his usual stern expression," Lin Ke quickly added.
Lu Fan stood aside, not saying much, only looking a bit awkward.
Outside the gate of Tai Kang Pharmaceutical Industry, Manager Chen smiled. He had clearly heard Xiao Qi's conversation with Lu Fan just now, which was why he deliberately urged them to leave, intending to cover for Lu Fan.
If Lu Fan didn't want Lin Ke to know his identity, he would do his best to facilitate that. This was also part of his job responsibilities.