With a heart full of disappointment, guided by Lin Fan, Jin Peng parked the van at the entrance of Borun Pharmaceutical.
"We're here, get out," Lin Fan said, carrying Ma Nichi and pushing the door open.
"Xiao Fan, didn't the news say Borun Pharmaceutical went bankrupt?" Jin Peng asked, looking at the gilded characters at the entrance, puzzled.
"After bankruptcy liquidation, it was taken over by someone else," Lin Fan explained.
"Hello, who are you looking for?" A young security guard stood in the guardhouse, politely stopping the two.
"I'm looking for Su Yurou," Lin Fan said with a smile.
"Su Yurou? Which workshop is she in?" the guard frowned.
"She's probably not in the workshop, but in the office building over there," Lin Fan replied, pointing to the office building.
The guard, who had only been employed for a short time, was not very familiar with the company.
He chuckled awkwardly, "Please wait a moment, I'll go ask my supervisor."
"Okay, thank you," Lin Fan said politely.
Jin Peng surveyed the vast factory and facilities of Borun Pharmaceutical. He thought, "Working here wouldn't be bad. It's one of the top companies in Shimen County, so there's no need to worry about unpaid wages, and employee benefits are guaranteed."
"Xiao Fan, is the job you introduced me to here?"
"Yes, but I heard they're building a new factory..."
As Lin Fan spoke, he spotted a familiar figure in the guardhouse – the gatekeeper uncle who had shown him around the first time.
He waved at him with a smile.
The gatekeeper uncle, who had since been promoted to head of security, changed his expression and hurried out.
"Mr. Lin, you're here."
"The young man didn't know any better, please come in quickly."
The uncle's face was filled with a warm smile, and he bent down, gesturing for them to enter.
"I'm not Mr. Lin, Uncle, you're too kind," Lin Fan said humbly.
"You're a leader. If you're looking for Ms. Su, she should be in the General Manager's office. I'll take you there now."
"No need, I can go myself."
After getting the address, Lin Fan led Jin Peng towards the office building.
"Xiao Fan, what exactly do you do?"
"Why does he call you Mr. Lin?"
"Did the security uncle at the gate know you?"
Jin Peng became like a curious baby, asking three questions in a row.
"He's just being polite. When Borun Pharmaceutical wasn't taken over, I came here with a friend once. He was just being courteous; you can't take it seriously."
Lin Fan wondered, if he remembered correctly, Su Yurou was initially in the CEO's office.
After not seeing her for a while, she had become the General Manager.
As for who the CEO was, he didn't need to ask; it must be Zheng Yue.
Lin Fan sighed inwardly.
Su Yurou had called him to discuss business matters, but he felt it was like choosing between his own hands and feet, so he hadn't intervened.
It was clear that Zheng Yue had a large amount of capital and the support of the county committee.
Although Tian Mengyao had influence, she didn't care about Borun Pharmaceutical at all.
Under such circumstances, it was inevitable that Su Yurou, fighting alone, would fail.
"Alas..." Lin Fan mourned for the ambitious Su Yurou for a minute, then shook his head, casting the matter out of his mind.
The two entered the office building, inquired about the General Manager's office, thanked the staff, and headed straight for the seventeenth floor.
The offices in the corridor had nameplates, and they found the place without much difficulty.
"How did you handle this? You can't even do such a small thing!"
As Lin Fan reached the door, he heard a reprimand from inside.
"I'm sorry, Ms. Zheng," Su Yurou said, lowering her head meekly, looking miserable and helpless.
"If 'I'm sorry' were useful, why would the company need rules and regulations?"
"Ms. Su, you assured me you could handle this position. Is this how you repay my trust?"
Zheng Yue's voice was stern and severe as she slammed the documents in her hand onto the desk.
Su Yurou gritted her teeth, her eyes reddening.
She tried hard not to let tears fall, fearing that the other person would look down on her.
"Give me some more time, and I'll definitely do a good job," Su Yurou promised.
"If I give you time, who gives me time? Who gives the company time? Do you think the company is a playground?" Zheng Yue scolded.
Outside the door, Jin Peng looked worried.
Ms. Su?
Is this the person Lin Fan was looking for?
She was being severely reprimanded; would looking for her be of any use?
Jin Peng secretly speculated that this Ms. Su was already in trouble, and it was highly unlikely she could arrange a job for him.
He should have come alone!
"Alas," Jin Peng sighed softly, filled with regret.
"Alright, Ah Yue, why are you so angry?" Lin Fan put down the hand he was about to knock with and pushed the door open, walking in directly.
"Xiao Fan?" Zheng Yue was stunned for a moment, then frowned.
She was worried that Lin Fan would think she was deliberately making things difficult for Su Yurou and that she was a petty, heartless woman.
Su Yurou looked at Lin Fan as if she had found a savior, her eyes full of pity.
She had a stomach full of grievances and many hardships she wanted to pour out.
Lin Fan smiled and looked at them, "What's wrong, are you not getting along?"
Zheng Yue rolled her eyes, crossed her arms, and turned her head away, "Hmph, let her tell you herself."
Su Yurou felt like crying from grievance, but her strong personality prevented her from rushing into Lin Fan's arms and acting spoiled like an ordinary woman.
"I messed up what Ms. Zheng asked me to do. Her criticism is justified."
She bowed deeply.
Su Yurou's sincere apology stemmed from her desire to become stronger as quickly as possible.
To be able to take charge independently sooner, and even one day surpass Zheng Yue, so she wouldn't have to bow and scrape to others and endure such humiliation.
"It's good that you know you made a mistake. Redo the business plan. If there's still no improvement, it means you're not suited for this position at all," Zheng Yue said coldly.
"Yes, I'll submit my resignation myself," Su Yurou said with a determined spirit.
"Mhm," Zheng Yue nodded casually. She had seen many people like Su Yurou, ambitious and focused on climbing the ladder.
Even if she couldn't teach her well, she was just a tool, not worth much effort.
"Xiao Fan, come to my office," Zheng Yue said.
Then, she glanced curiously at Jin Peng.
Jin Peng averted his gaze, not daring to meet the eyes of this strong woman.
"Okay, I'll talk to her for a moment first," Lin Fan said with a smile.
"Then hurry up," Zheng Yue said, and then walked past Lin Fan with a clacking sound of her high heels.
Jin Peng quickly hid behind Lin Fan, not daring to raise his head.
Only after Zheng Yue left did he slightly lift his head, "Is this the boss of Borun Pharmaceutical? She's too amazing!"
Lin Fan patted Su Yurou's shoulder, "Yurou, you've been wronged."
"I'm not wronged," Su Yurou shook her head gently. "I used to think I was very capable, but Ms. Zheng is so much stronger than me. It's normal to be criticized by her."
Lin Fan scratched his head, "Are you thinking of learning from her, and then defeating her?"
Su Yurou was taken aback, not expecting Lin Fan to have seen through her thoughts so clearly.
"Take it slow, you'll be as excellent as her one day," Lin Fan encouraged with a smile.
"Yes, I will," Su Yurou said confidently.
Lin Fan glanced back, saw that Zheng Yue had already gone far, and lowered his voice, "If you encounter anything you can't solve, remember to tell me."
Su Yurou gave a bitter smile, "Otherwise, should I really be kicked out by Ms. Zheng?"
She clenched her small fists, "Borun Pharmaceutical is a career I value most. You and Secretary Tian also have shares. I will never give up easily."
Lin Fan waved his hand, "It's no big deal. If Borun Pharmaceutical is gone, I'll find something else for you to do, and you can still get rich."