Zheng Yanshu didn’t go to the cafeteria. After leaving Jian Hang’s office, he went straight back to his own office.

He printed out the information of the remaining 419 distributors and sent letters to each of them according to their strength, specifying the exact amount to be paid and the time to do so. If they did not cooperate, he would take legal action.

Two nights and two days later, Zheng Yanshu finished sending out all the letters.

This letter cut off all the dealers’ options: either cooperate with the Fourth Division or have their accounts closed and their distributor rights transferred to other dealers.

Jian Hang’s story spread not only among Lemeng’s distributors but also among other distributors in the industry. Everyone said she was the most ruthless person in the FMCG industry.

… …

Three days later, on Thursday morning, the account closure didn’t cause any uncontrollable trouble with the distributors. All four Divisions managed to weather this storm safely.

These past few days, the most talked-about topic among everyone during their leisure time was that the company has given the Second Division new office space that was actually the entirety of the sixteenth floor.

Even if they hired new people, they wouldn’t need that much office space. The heads of each department in the Second Division now had their own private offices.

The other three Divisions could only envy this.

“Did Mr. Zhao and Mr. Luo cause trouble for the Second Division?” Zhong Yanyue asked Lou Zheng.

“They complained.” Lou Zheng asked. “Do we still need to provide additional financial support?”

Zhong Yanyue replied without hesitation, “No more funding. We’ll allocate the funds to other regional markets. I’ll arrange a visit to the major distributors next week when I’m free.”

“Okay.”

Zhong Yanyue planned to visit Mr. Zhao and then Mr. Luo.

There was actually competition among Lemeng’s various Divisions, especially with their overlapping distributors. Each Division naturally wanted its distributors to focus on selling its own Division’s products.

After Lou Zheng left, Zhong Yanyue asked her secretary, “Is the Fourth Division really hiring people?”

“Mm,” the secretary nodded. “It seems like every department has plans to hire people.”

“Are they hiring for the sales and marketing departments as well?”

“Mm.”

… …

At this moment, in the conference room of the Fourth Division.

“Ms. Jian, the marketing department is not short of people,” Zhou Yi directly rejected Jian Hang’s recruitment plan.

“You say you don’t lack people,”Jian Hang replied, “but you can’t even come up with a decent business plan.”

Zhou Yi: “…”

He said the truth out loud. “We have no money. The funds allocated by the company have all been misappropriated by the Sales Department.”

Zheng Yanshu raised his eyelids. “Some people should watch their words. What does ‘misappropriated’ mean, and what does ‘used money wisely’ mean? Make sure you understand the difference before you speak.”

Zhou Yi sneered. They used the Marketing Department’s money and then came up with some high-sounding excuse. “Fine, whatever you say. Your Sales Department calls spending money wisely. Then let me ask Director Zheng, with all that money spent wisely, has the blade been sharpened? Has any profit been reaped?”

He threw down his pen, leaned back in his chair, and said, “Our Fourth Division has been counting on your ruthless Sales Department to make a living, and now we’re all about to starve.”

Jian Hang interrupted them, “Is this what you always argue about before?”

The two remained silent.

Jian Hang glanced at them and said, “You’ve been arguing for so long and still haven’t come to a conclusion. It seems your debating skills aren’t very good.”

Zhou Yi: “…”

Zheng Yanshu: “…”

“The hiring plan is settled, and there will definitely be adjustments to be made in the Marketing Department.” Jian Hang’s gaze then fell on Zheng Yanshu. “The same goes for your Sales Department.”

Zheng Yanshu was unhappy. “I will unconditionally carry out your work arrangements, but regarding the Sales Department, I would appreciate it if you would respect my decision, Ms. Jian. The Sales Department is my team.”

Jian Hang was waiting for him to say this. “Respecting you is fine, but please respect me during meetings. I don’t want to hear any pointless arguments in my meetings in the future.”

Zheng Yanshu: “…”

Jian Hang gathered her documents and stood up. “Meeting adjourned.”

… … translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

She returned the documents to her office and then went to the first cafeteria for lunch.

Jian Hang didn’t chat with any department directors today; she went to the cafeteria alone to get her food. She’s been exhausted these past few days, both physically and mentally, to the point that she didn’t want to say a single word anymore.

The food in the first cafeteria was self-service; Jian Hang took her tray to select some dishes.

People around her would exchange glances with their companions and secretly look at her.

Jian Hang had just picked up a few shrimps when it suddenly grew quiet all around her.

She turned her head, and a few meters away, Qin Moling was walking towards her.

Today he was wearing a dark blue shirt; she had helped him button it up this morning. She had also helped him put on his watch this morning before he left.

Qin Moling was holding a women’s watch in his left hand, but it wasn’t in a watch box.

Jian Hang didn’t notice the watch in his hand and smiled, “Have you eaten?”

“No,” Qin Moling said, “I’m eating with Vice President Wu.”

He was eating Vice President Wu again; she thought he was here to have lunch with her.

Since it wasn’t about having a meal with her, it must be business. Jian Hang immediately changed her form of address, “President Qin, what are your instructions?”

Qin Moling handed her the watch. “The flagship store has delivered the watch. As you requested, I had them remove one link from the bracelet. Try it on and see if it fits. They’re still in my office. If it doesn’t fit, they can make some alterations.”

He paused deliberately, speaking in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, so that the employees next to them could hear, “My watchband has also been altered; it’s just the right fit now.”

A gossipy young girl passed by with a tray, glanced at Qin Moling’s watch and then at the watch he’s giving to Jian Hang.

They’re the same color, have unique dial designs, and identical watch straps; you could tell they’re a couple’s set without even looking closely.

Several groups of gossipy young women walked past them, pretending to get their food. After checking their watches, they exchanged winks and glances.

That means they’re wearing couple’s watches.

Jian Hang was stunned for a few seconds but ultimately didn’t ask anything. She had never seen this watch before. Qin Moling had said he had them modify the watchband according to her requirements, which was probably just something he said for the people next to them to hear.

When she looked closely at the dials of the two watches, she realized they were matching couples’ watches.

To let others know that he cared about her, he went to great lengths, specifically choosing lunchtime to deliver the gift to her.

Jian Hang understood what was going on and agreed with him, “No need to try, it should be just right.”

Qin Moling took the tray from her hands. “Go ahead, try it.”

He didn’t say much, but took the tray and continued choosing dishes for her. He knew what she liked to eat, and after walking around the food area for a long time, he carefully picked out two meat dishes and three vegetable dishes for her.

She didn’t eat much, and he only picked a little of each dish.

Qin Moling found an empty dining table and put down the tray down.

Jian Hang followed, wearing one of a couple’s watch on her wrist, the watchband length just right.

Qin Moling gestured to her, “Eat while it’s hot.”

He didn’t linger long and walked away gracefully.

Jian Hang picked up her chopsticks and ate the dishes he had chosen for her, glancing at her watch every now and then.

Her phone vibrated, and she opened it.

Qin Moling said: [I’ll have lunch with you tomorrow.]

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

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Chapter 58.1 — Misunderstanding
Chapter 58.2 — Misunderstanding
Chapter 58.3 — Misunderstanding
Chapter 59.1 — Dispute
Chapter 59.2 — Dispute