A group of menacing figures strode into the factory, forcing the security guards to step aside without daring to intervene.
A young security guard in his early twenties, about to step forward to question them, was held back by the captain.
“Captain, they’re barging into the factory, why are you stopping me?” the young guard asked, puzzled.
The captain pointed to a black sedan outside and the thuggish leader of the group, saying, “They’re looking for Director Feng. We can’t handle this.”
The security captain didn’t offer a specific explanation, merely telling the young guard to pretend he hadn’t seen anything.
After the group had moved out of earshot, an older colleague informed the young guard that the leader was Director Feng’s brother-in-law.
In the factory director’s office.
With a loud bang, the door was suddenly pushed open.
Feng Kunlin, who had been flirting with a young secretary, jumped in fright and hastily pulled up his trousers.
Seeing the man leading the group, Director Feng’s expression changed. He cursed, “You son of a bitch, how many times have I told you to knock before entering!”
“Heh, brother-in-law, you still can’t change your old ways. You’re always playing around, no matter where you are!” the brother-in-law, Qiao Nima, quipped. Dressed in a floral shirt with a short buzz cut, he looked nearly thirty-five but was actually twenty-eight. He winked at the departing secretary.
Feng Kunlin glanced at his brother-in-law flirting with his secretary, then at the thugs outside, and forcefully shut the office door.
“Alright, what do you want?” Director Feng asked, his face stern.
However, his brother-in-law, Qiao Nima, lounged back on the sofa, fiddling with his phone, and remained silent.
Director Feng frowned, his displeasure evident. “Qiao Nima, I’m not the only one in charge of this factory anymore. There’s a big boss above me. Tell me the truth, are you here for money, or have you gotten into trouble outside again?”
Noticing Feng Kunlin was about to lose his temper, Qiao Nima quickly put away his phone. “Brother-in-law, look at you, getting angry after just a few words. Relax, don’t get upset! The whole factory depends on you. If I cause you to get angry and harm your health, I’ll be a sinner!”
He pulled his brother-in-law back to the sofa and continued, “I’m not here for money, nor am I in trouble and need you to bail me out. My sister sent me.”
“Your sister sent you?”
“The six million you scammed from Gao Fei is now known all over Kyoto. Everyone is secretly calling you ‘Old Scammer Feng.’ When my sister heard about the conflict between you and Gao Fei while she was out of town, she immediately asked me to bring people over to support you. After all, you’ve just opened a new factory, and some matters still need people like us to handle.”
Feng Kunlin didn’t seem overly surprised by Qiao Nima’s explanation. “Isn’t your sister having a great time with some pretty boy out of town? I didn’t expect her to still care about the new factory. What a bother for her.”
“Even though your marriage is just a name, when it comes to money and business, my sister will never be careless. Besides, I, Qiao Nima, only recognize you as my brother-in-law in this life. If any pretty boy dares to come back with my sister, I’ll break his legs.”
Qiao Nima flattered Feng Kunlin as he lit his cigarette. “Brother-in-law, just tell me, how does that Gao Fei want to play this? The men I brought this time are all picked from the village. They’re a bunch of young wolves, willing to be ruthless, all eager to get ahead and make big money.”
Feng Kunlin didn’t arrange anything immediately. After finishing his cigarette, he finally spoke. “Things are a bit complicated now. I’m the nominal head of the factory, but many decisions are beyond my authority. How about this, I’ll call the big boss first and ask for his opinion!”
“Okay!”
Although Qiao Nima was a thug, he was also observant. He knew what to listen to and what not to say or ask. Moreover, a big boss who could make his brother-in-law bow down to him was definitely no ordinary person.
After about two to three minutes, Feng Kunlin’s voice could be heard from inside. Qiao Nima pushed the door open and walked in at the same time.
As soon as he entered, Director Feng took several stacks of hundred-yuan bills from his drawer and threw them onto the table. “Take your men to eat well, live well, and play well. I’ll contact you directly by phone if anything comes up. Also, the big boss specifically instructed that we cannot involve the factory in the matter concerning Gao Fei. If it gets entangled, he won’t protect anyone.”
Qiao Nima’s eyes lit up at the sight of sixty thousand yuan on the table. He quickly stuffed the money into his bag and chuckled, “The big boss doesn’t know me well, but you, brother-in-law, do. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure my actions don’t affect the factory.”
“As long as you know what you’re doing,” Feng Kunlin said no more. He waved his hand, telling them to take the money and leave. Before leaving, he reminded Qiao Nima to visit the factory less often and to avoid provoking Gao Fei for the time being. The media was watching, and any disturbance would make Xinpoli Cosmetics Factory the target of public attention again. They could reconnect after the storm passed.
Qiao Nima agreed and left with his men. The large group that had arrived so quickly also departed just as swiftly. The security guards at the gate understood that with the appearance of the factory’s brother-in-law, the confrontation between the cosmetics factory and Gao Fei was about to begin!
…
For the next four days.
Due to the online public opinion storm, Xinpoli Cosmetics Factory saw Feng Kunlin resign from his position as director on the second day of the incident. Even after Director Feng stepped down, Gao Fei’s fans were unappeased and continued to attack the social media accounts of Poli Cosmetics Factory. It wasn’t until the factory’s publicity department spent a large sum of money to suppress the trending topics online that the fans’ attacks gradually subsided. Only a small number of hardcore fans would occasionally leave curses in the comment section.
Although the trending topics were removed, media vehicles still lingered around the new factory. After all, it involved Gao Fei, a traffic superstar. Every reporter was sent by their superiors to stake out the scene, knowing that any breaking news would generate significant buzz. In recent days, there were more than a dozen reporters, if not dozens, present, with all sorts of camera equipment pointed at Xinpoli Cosmetics Factory.
Feng Kunlin, having resigned as director, knew it was not the time to make any rash moves. Therefore, he instructed the factory employees to come and go to work on time daily, ensuring they had no connection whatsoever with the old factory. After a few days, with no new news to uncover, most of the reporters left, leaving only a few paparazzi still staking out the location.
For four days, Gao Fei remained at the old factory, rarely appearing in public. He didn’t chase away the reporters staking out the factory; on the contrary, he welcomed their continued attention. He had already crossed paths with Kong Liwei and knew that the opponent would not give up easily. With reporters watching, it saved him the trouble of constantly being on guard against trickery from Old Scammer Feng and Kong Liwei.
During these four days, with media reporters monitoring Old Scammer Feng, only Deputy Director Ding Yao continued to negotiate raw materials with Huo Dongcheng. Gao Fei, on the other hand, devoted all his energy to the research and development of a new perfume. After only a few days, the development of the new perfume began to show promising results.