Of the three conditions, Qin Moling could only satisfy two of them at most; the other one was impossible.

He said bluntly, “R&D is under the control of the group, and we cannot give you the say in R&D that you want.”

This wasn’t the first time Jian Hang has been at the negotiation table, so she wouldn’t get angry just because Qin Moling rejected her conditions in public.

Qin Moling was weighing the other two conditions. As for the financing authority, there has never been a precedent for giving it to the General Manager of a Division. But it was not impossible to give it to her. Her main strength was financing and investment, and she certainly knew how to use and raise money.

“The authority over financing and personnel matters can be given to you.”

He still reiterated, “As for the R&D, it’s impossible.”

What Jian Hang wanted most were actually two things: absolute authority over personnel appointments and dismissals, and authority over financing within a reasonable range. 

As for the right to speak on research and development matters—she didn’t expect to get it.

She knew the ins and outs of negotiation very well. If she wanted to easily negotiate for the conditions she wanted, she had to add some conditions that the other party would never give. Qin Moling would not give her the right to speak on research and development, so he would try his best to meet her other two conditions.

She had already predicted this outcome before the discussion.

Of course, she couldn’t show that she was very satisfied. 

Jian Hang continued, “President Qin, have you ever thought that the current low sales of the Fourth Division is also related to its products? I just want a relative say in R&D, not the right to make decisions.”

Qin Moling didn’t give her any hope, “This is the bottom line. There is no room for negotiation.”

If research and development authority was also given to each division, it would all end up in a mess.

Giving her financing authority within a reasonable range was already him making an exception to show his sincerity in winning her over.

He has a clear line on what could be delegated and what could not be delegated.

This was true even if the person sitting across him was his wife.

Jian Hang has already achieved her goals for this negotiation, but there was still a small stipulation she wanted. She planned to take this opportunity to see if she could get everything in one fell swoop.

She lowered her head and made a few random strokes on the notepad, deliberately creating an atmosphere of dissatisfaction.

Negotiation was psychological warfare, and the key was to gain control of the other party in the shortest possible time.

In terms of negotiation experience, Qin Moling was more experienced than her and was mentally stronger than her, but he didn’t expect that his wife would use those twists and turns at the negotiation table to confuse him.

Later, he would be surprised to find that she was very clear about the distinction between work and private, and she was serious about it.

“President Qin asked me the other day if I was willing to come to Lemeng, and I was hesitant.” Jian Hang played the emotional card again, “But I still came. I came with sincerity. I don’t want these permissions simply to enjoy privileges. I think President Qin knows the situation of the Fourth Division better than I do. I also understand that he doesn’t want to give me the right to speak in R&D matters. After all, it would set a precedent and it would be difficult to put a stop to it later.”

As she spoke, she changed the subject quickly, “I will give up on the R&D authority. But can you give me a Deputy Director of HR who would be responsible for the personnel of the Fourth Division?”

She stated in advance, “I don’t want the original people from HR. They have been in Lemeng for so long and are used to stability. It is impossible for them to cooperate with me to offend anyone.”

“President Qin, if R&D is your bottom line, then this is also my bottom line. It cannot be discussed or negotiated.”

Jian Hang closed the notebook, showing her determination and attitude at this time.

Some directors were looking through documents, some were drinking tea—none of them interrupted.

Qin Moling had now become very passive because between the two of them, he was the only one who could not distinguish between work and private.

He asked, “This Deputy Director of HR, do you plan to bring one in yourself?”

“Yes. Before an in-house HR specialist, my words might not carry much weight, so I hope President Qin can open a position for Deputy Director of HR for me so that I can do things better. As for my salary, I won’t ask for more, just pay it according to Lemeng’s standard. Since I’m bringing people with me, I will bear the expenses myself.”

She didn’t ask for a high salary. This meant the Fourth Division could save some money, and this savings could be used to pay the salary of the Deputy Director of Human Resources. This way the other directors couldn’t object.

Qin Moling finally agreed to her request.

Jian Hang got what she wanted. “All the conditions you agreed to must be written down in black and white in the employment contract.”

Qin Moling: “…”

She didn’t trust him.

“As you say.”

Jian Hang didn’t like to drag her feet when doing things. “Let’s sign the contract today. I’ll start working after the wedding. After signing the contract, I can read Lemeng’s internal information and learn about the Fourth Division while I’m on vacation.”

Qin Moling asked Secretary Gao to draft the contract. They were both efficient people. After reviewing the contract, no one raised any objections. The contract was signed in less than an hour.

… … translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

Jian Hang has never been to Qin Moling’s office. After finishing her business, she went over with him to take a look.

Her legs still hurt, and she walked very carefully.

When they arrived at his office, Jian Hang no longer had to endure and held on to his arm as she walked forward.

Qin Moling bent down and was about to carry her, but Jian Hang pushed his hands away, “No need to carry me, I need to walk more so that I can recover faster.”

“Who are you planning to bring to Lemeng?” Qin Moling asked with concern.

Jian Hang sat down on the armrest of the sofa and answered only after she was firmly seated. “I’ll tell you when there’s a result. I don’t know if they’re willing to come in. After all, this is a job that will offend people.”

Qin Moling didn’t ask any more questions. “When you officially join the Fourth Division, I will inevitably be unkind to you when we disagree on work. Don’t take it personally.”

Jian Hang understood his position and said, “I won’t.”

Qin Moling poured her a glass of warm water and brought it to her. “Besides the pain in your legs, where else do you feel uncomfortable?”

Jian Hang didn’t take the cup. He moved it to her lips. She pressed the edge of the cup and drank half of it. She said, “My legs hurt, but I don’t feel anything else.”

Qin Moling took the cup back, put it to his mouth and also took a few sips.

After drinking the water, Jian Hang stood up and said, “I’m going back.”

She just wanted to take a rough look around the office and know which floor it was on. She would be able to find it next time she came.

“You’re busy,” she said as goodbye.

“Let’s go home together after I get off work. You can find a book to read here. It won’t affect my work.”

“It’s not a good look even if it doesn’t affect your work.” Jian Hang didn’t like the idea of coming to him at work times. Although they didn’t do anything, and of course, they wouldn’t do something unrelated to work in the office, but who could guarantee what those people in the Secretaries’ Office would think?

She would be in charge of the Fourth Division in the future, so she must have the necessary authority.

Qin Moling respected her wishes, put down the cup, and sent her to the elevator.

… …

Before they reached the elevator, Zhong Yanyue came towards them, holding an exquisite box of chocolates in her hand. She came here specifically to find Qin Moling.

She was a little surprised to see Jian Hang there.

Maybe because she had let go of Tan Feng and had a new life, but she no longer had her the previous hostility towards Jian Hang. She nodded slightly at Jian Hang, and then said to Qin Moling, “I came here to give you some candy.”

As she spoke, she deliberately waggled her left hand, showing a ring.

Jian Hang also saw the diamond ring on Zhong Yanyue’s ring finger, which was about the same size as the diamond on her hand.

Zhong Yanyue smiled and said, “I’m married. I skipped work this morning to get the marriage certificate. The groom is your friend. Thank you for bringing us together. He and I got these chocolates especially for you.”

Marriage First, Love Later translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

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T/N: This is payback for little boy Qin Moling coaxing tiny Jian Hang to give him her crystal shrimp dumplings.

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Chapter 47.2 — Careful Attention
Chapter 48.1 — Exchanging Photos
Chapter 48.2 — Exchanging Photos