Friday, the Four Division’s’ routine meeting.

The two from the Sales and Marketing Departments used to arrive at the meeting room right on time, but today they arrived ten minutes early. No one knew when it started, but they began to unconditionally cooperate with Jian Hang; whatever materials she needed, they produced them immediately for her.

Lin Xiao had been entrusted with an important task for the first time, and he felt pressured, his heart pounding.

He leaned back in his chair and gently patted the back of the chair with his hand behind his head. “The company has completely abandoned our Fourth Division. Only the boss hasn’t given up. Sigh.”

He sighed; the road ahead was going to be very difficult.

The others watched him silently, without saying a word.

The sound of delicate high heels clicking outside the door rang out, and everyone sat down.

“Where’s Fang Nan’s progress? “Jian Hang asked Zhou Yi as he turned on his computer.

Zhou Yi reported, “At the latest, all the drawings will be available by tomorrow.”

“I need to see the sample drawing tomorrow morning.”

“Director Zheng, what about your expense calculation?” Jian Hang asked Zheng Yanshu.

“It’s done.” Zheng Yanshu projected the report. Although he outwardly obeyed Jian Hang’s arrangements, he was inwardly resentful. “Ms. Jian, with all expenses cut this way, are you really not planning to do any marketing?”

Jian Hang said calmly, “If we don’t cut marketing expenses, should the savings from your sales expenses go to the marketing department?”

Zheng Yanshu threw down the mouse. “Jian Hang, are you serious?”

Jian Hang met his gaze. “Do I look like I’m joking?”

Zhou Yi was pleased. He gestured with his chin toward Lin Xiao and said, “During the break, you go buy coffee for everyone. It’s on me.”

Jian Hang glanced at Zhou Yi, “If I tease you, you’ll have another heart attack.”

Zhou Yi: “…”

The other people in the Marketing Department were holding back their laughter, not daring to laugh out loud.

Jian Hang logged into her email and said, “Send all the plans and all the summary tables to my email.”

Zhou Yi drank half a cup of herbal tea, barely managing to calm his temper. Just as Lin Xiao said, the higher-ups planned to abandon the Fourth Division, giving them only two years; if sales didn’t pick up, they’d be spun off. Only Jian Hang, knowing it was a mess, was still trying her best.

No matter how angry he was, he wouldn’t hold her back. He still had to reveal the necessary information. “Yin Qing is back. He’ll definitely be at the regular meeting next Monday.”

Yin Qing was now the head of the Overseas Division. Previously, he was the General Manager of the Second Division, and the Second Division’s achievements today were thanks to him.

Qin Moling entrusted him with the Overseas Division, which showed the extent of his trust in him.

“If he rejects your proposal at the meeting, it’s basically doomed,” Zhou Yi warned Jian Hang.

Jian Hang said, “Don’t worry, I won’t give him a chance to speak.”

Zhou Yi: “…I don’t believe you can’t seal his mouth shut!” As he knew very well, talking to her was enough to drive you crazy.

Jian Hang was telling the truth, but she didn’t expect Zhou Yi to be so assertive about it. “I’ll treat you to coffee, so please keep your mouth shut.”

Zhou Yi: “…”

On Saturday night, Jian Hang worked overtime in her small apartment until 3 a.m., going through all the problems and refining the solutions where they were lacking. After ensuring everything was correct, she slept in until she woke up naturally the next day.

… … translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

On Monday morning, Zhong Yanyue returned from a business trip to Suzhou.

At 8:50, Zhong Yanyue arrived at the conference room on the 22nd floor.

Yin Qing has arrived and was chatting with Chairman Qin.

Zhong Yanyue was surprised to see Third Uncle Qin, so she went over to greet him.

Yin Qing asked with concern, “How was it? Did you handle everything?”

Zhong Yanyue smiled and said, “Not bad, you trained me well before.”

“Discuss any issues you encounter with Lou Zheng.”

“I heard he’s going to be transferred to the Overseas Division.”

“I’m leave him in the Second Division.”

Yin Qing had previously planned to transfer Lou Zheng to the Overseas Division. Lou Zheng had been his partner for many years, and they had a good working relationship. However, if Lou Zheng was transferred, there would be fewer people in the Second Division who could support the business.

For Lemeng’s long-term benefit, he decided to keep Lou Zheng in the Second Division.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Zhong Yanyue returned to her seat.

Just then, laughter and chatter came from the open conference room door, and the voice of Ji Xianggu could be heard from afar.

Jian Hang entered with Ji Xianggu. The two chatted as they walked, oblivious to everyone else.

Upon entering the conference room, Jian Hang went to find her seat.

“Xiao Jian, come here.”

Ji Xianggu patted the chair next to him and said, “You sit here. Judging from the way things will go today, it seems like we’re going to be enemies with the whole world. If you sit next to me, we can support each other when we get attacked.”

Others: “…”

Jian Hang smiled and said, “Okay.” She walked over.

Ji Xianggu didn’t actually need to attend the meeting today, but he still wanted to see Jian Hang’s plan. Although he had agreed to the research and development, he couldn’t disrespect the Board of Directors. Some procedures still needed to be completed, and he couldn’t act recklessly no matter how willful he was.

Ji Xianggu picked up a water glass, blew on it, and sized up Third Uncle Qin. “You still dare to come? What if we start arguing? Can your heart handle it?”

Third Uncle Qin patted his chest, “Don’t worry, the bracket is of excellent quality and won’t break from the noise.”

The others laughed.

… …

Yin Qing glanced at Jian Hang. When he was transferred, Jian Hang hadn’t joined Lemeng yet, and this was the first time he’d met her. With looks like that, it was no wonder people always overlooked her abilities.

Hearing that Jian Hang had persuaded Ji Xianggu to improve the taste of the Fourth Division’s carbonated drinks, he felt that she was no ordinary person, so he did a thorough background check on her to see if she really had such ability, or if it was just as rumored in the venture capital circle.

He had to ask five or six friends to piece together her past experiences.

Five years ago, Jian Hang suffered a setback in her career. It was said that the mistake caused the client to suffer heavy losses. A senior executive in Yinlin Capital threw a file bag containing court summons at Jian Hang’s face in public. Pang Linbin still supported her and gave her an IPO project.

The company seeking an IPO was a subsidiary of the Lin family, and Jian Hang and her team were guiding it towards public listing.

It took her a year and a half to optimize the company’s organizational structure for Chairman Lin, reorganize the team, and clarify the complex issues of technology patent ownership.

Yinlin was one of the lead underwriters at the time, and Jian Hang broke the record for fundraising during the roadshow in Hong Kong.

On the day of the roadshow, hundreds of investors attended in person, including many financial tycoons.

The financial tycoons were supporting the Lin family by purchasing shares in their private capacities.

On the day of the roadshow, Chairman Lin brought the company’s core management personnel to the event.

He gave most of the roadshow time to Jian Hang because the key points the company’s management team talked about were not necessarily the key points that investors wanted to hear. Jian Hang, on the other hand, understood the psychology of investors and knew what they wanted to hear most and cared about most.

At the time, Chairman Lin handed the scene over to Jian Hang, which caused some dissatisfaction among the company’s management, but as it turned out, his decision was correct.

Jian Hang succinctly pointed out the investment prospects and risks. These were all professional investors; as long as the risks were within their expectations, they wouldn’t hesitate.

The fundraising period was originally scheduled for one day, but it was completed in less than three hours.

Many financial tycoons who originally planned to subscribe for 200 million yuan increased their investment to 300 million yuan.

Some initially planned to subscribe for 300 million, but then increased it to 500 million.

During that roadshow, rumors circulated that several financial tycoons were actually Jian Hang’s lovers. They met at the same event, were envious of each other, and outwardly competed for her affections, directly increasing their subscription amounts.

Yin Qing couldn’t understand how the rumor spread. No one who became a financial tycoon was stupid. Who would spend hundreds of millions of dollars just to please one person?

They increased their subscriptions because they felt the company’s stock was worth holding for the time being.

However, there were indeed people who were attracted to Jian Hang, and quite a few people asked her out that day.

Jian Hang couldn’t afford to offend these people, but she also couldn’t afford to strain the relationship.

She pretended not to know what was going on and said with a smile, “Did President Pang ask you to help me and give me some support so that I could have an easier time in Yinlin? How could I let you spend money? I can get a lot of commission today, so it’s my treat.”

Several financial tycoons gave wry smiles.

No woman has ever had the courage to tell them directly that she was treating them.

Jian Hang didn’t have dinner alone with anyone; she treated them all to a meal, and Chairman Lin and his wife were also present.

He heard that the meal went very well.

Chairman Lin and his wife particularly admired Jian Hang, saying that if she ever returned to China to work and encountered any difficulties, it would be a matter of just one phone call.

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

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T/N: It’s been mentioned that Jian Hang deliberately wears black because otherwise she looks very soft and romantic. Despite the armor of a black tailored suit, people still can’t look past her face.

Of course, when she wants to appease Qin Moling, she wears pale pinks. He knows it and can’t do anything about it 😂

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