On the bus to the sugar factory, Jiang Cheng managed to find a seat.

She leaned back against the seat comfortably.

A bit hard, though.

Jiang Cheng’s mind wandered: actually, cooperating with the auto factory isn’t impossible.

"What are you thinking about?"

Director Lian took out a piece of candy from his pocket and handed it to Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng opened her eyes.

"I was wondering if there could be an opportunity to cooperate with the auto factory in the future."

Director Lian’s hand paused for a second while unwrapping the candy, then calmly handed it to Jiang Cheng, saying, "You can!"

Jiang Cheng took the milk candy and smiled at Director Lian.

"I’ve noticed your confidence in me is growing."

Director Lian nodded thoughtfully, saying word by word:

"But not as much as the confidence you have in yourself."

Jiang Cheng ate half of the candy and pondered Director Lian’s words.

She shook her head with a smile and a sigh.

Is he saying she’s full of confidence?

Director Lian nodded earnestly at Jiang Cheng: You’re right!

Jiang Cheng smiled helplessly.

She felt like people around her were getting better at talking!

Soon, they arrived at the sugar factory.

Jiang Cheng, walking with an air of authority, said:

"I’m here to discuss something with Director Tang."

The security guard at the gate naturally recognized Jiang Cheng, someone with skills.

"Go on in! Please go on in!"

Amidst the envious stares of others waiting to pick up their goods, Jiang Cheng and her companions swaggered into the Sea City Sugar Factory.

They reached the director’s office without any obstacles.

Director Tang was in a meeting, so the three of them waited outside for a while.

"Mr. Jiang."

"Director Tang."

After nodding at each other, Director Tang greeted Director Lu and Director Lian as well.

He then invited the three of them into the office, and the secretary brought in new tea.

Director Tang roughly knew why Jiang Cheng was here, and he never intended to take away her bonus.

A person deserves what they earn.

But how to bring up the topic?

"Where did you all come from?"

Just after Director Tang finished speaking, he noticed Jiang Cheng’s smile seemed a bit "creepy."

It felt like he had started on the wrong foot.

"The food factory, the food factory director was too enthusiastic, so we stayed a bit longer. If we hadn’t been delayed, we’d have arrived earlier."

As soon as Jiang Cheng spoke, Director Tang felt a twitch at the corner of his eye.

"Haha, so you went to the food factory."

Jiang Cheng nodded and said:

"The food factory invited us over, saying I contributed to this round of foreign exchange."

Jiang Cheng paused for a couple of seconds.

"Actually, I think so too! So I accepted the food factory’s bonus, two thousand yuan."

"I’m telling you this because I don’t want to hide it from you, just afraid of the rumors outside saying the food factory overshadowed you. I’m not in Sea City, so how would I explain it to you?"

"So please don’t feel pressured."

Director Tang looked at Jiang Cheng with a forced smile and asked, "Finished with the eye drops?"

Jiang Cheng thought for a moment, nodded, and said solemnly, "Yes, finished."

Director Tang was amused by this side of Jiang Cheng.

You could say she’s not straightforward, but she’s always candid.

The key is, she can say things without being annoying.

"Alright then, can we let the Haishi First Sugar Factory be surpassed by the food factory? What about my face as the director?"

Director Tang cooperatively pretended to pat the table and said, "I’ll give you two thousand five! Don’t refuse!"

Jiang Cheng stood up suddenly, looking at Director Tang in shock, saying, "You’re generous!"

Director Tang waved his hand, gesturing Jiang Cheng to sit down, and instructed the secretary to handle the bonus procedure.

In the office, Director Tang directly asked:

"Jiang Cheng, are you interested in working at our sugar factory? I’ll offer you the best待遇,!

Director Lu, who had been dozing off, suddenly perked up and quickly responded.

"No way!"

"Director Tang, this isn’t right... how can you poach people right in front of me."

Director Lu, with a face like a main character from an old movie, put on a resentful yet angry expression.

Director Tang thought it was painful to watch but still replied:

"Director Lu, this isn’t quite right. As far as I know, Ms. Jiang Cheng isn’t an employee of your food factory."

Director Lu jumped up in a hurry.

"She she she she——her neighbor works at our food factory!"

After saying that, the office fell silent for three seconds.

Director Lu realized his reasoning didn’t hold up.

"What I mean is her home is in S City! Ms. Jiang Cheng is very fond of her hometown, and her future revolutionary partner is also in S City, so..."

Director Lu’s eyes drifted to Jiang Cheng.

Receiving the signal, Jiang Cheng nodded and stood up.

"Thank you, Director Tang, for your kindness, but I really love my hometown and don’t plan to leave at the moment."

Director Tang looked at Jiang Cheng with regret and spoke again: "I can offer you an apartment? A private courtyard?"

"We can offer that too!"

Director Lu once again quickly replied.

Jiang Cheng blinked.

How did this conversation turn into an offer for a house?

Do I accept it or accept it?

Director Lu looked at Jiang Cheng and guaranteed, "Jiang Cheng, I’ll make sure it happens! I’ll handle it when we get back home!"

"Well... okay."

Jiang Cheng, looking like she had no choice but to accept, made Director Lu even happier than she was.

Once settled, she couldn’t just leave, right?

Director Tang truly regretted it, but he knew that someone like Jiang Cheng must have her own plans, and he couldn’t force her.

Soon, the secretary completed the procedures.

They not only received the bonus but also a big box of candies.

In Director Tang’s words: Can’t I even afford to give you some candy?

Jiang Cheng immediately smiled and thanked him.

"You’re so generous!"

Director Tang captured the essence of Jiang Cheng’s words and said, "Have to be!"

Jiang Cheng smiled and thanked him, and the three of them left the sugar factory.

Director Lu hugged the box, and Director Lian walked closely next to Jiang Cheng.

For a simple reason, there was just too much money!

Jiang Cheng had deliberately brought a large bag today, but four thousand five hundred yuan was still quite a few stacks.

"Sister Lian, relax."

"Nobody would expect me to carry money in this shabby vegetable basket."

"But you, being all nervous, seems a bit suspicious."

Director Lian, after hearing this, agreed.

But for a moment, she was so nervous she couldn’t find the right gait to walk properly, stumbling a few times before sorting it out.

The three of them walked out of the sugar factory.

Before they could take a step, several people waiting outside surrounded them.

Director Lu and Director Lian instantly shielded Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng remained calm, smiling as she greeted them.

"Do you all need something?"

"Comrade, can you get milk candy?"

"Comrade, could you pass along a message?"

...

Jiang Cheng quickly understood their requests.

"Don’t push! Don’t push!"

"This isn’t easy to do!"

"You all have been here a while, you should understand what I mean!"

"Don’t have high expectations of me, so everyone line up. If you’re willing, leave your name, your company, address, and phone number. If not, no pressure."

Holding paper and pen, Jiang Cheng’s eyes sparkled like stars.

These enterprising and adventurous salespeople are the talents of the future!