Su Ding pondered for a few seconds. "Keep it."
The previous incident with Xie Shanshan had led to the dismissal of two employees at Ou Ya. If more people were fired because of her, she would truly become the kind of capitalist who did whatever she pleased.
Xiao Lan was taken aback. She clearly hadn't expected Su Ding to say that, which essentially meant forgiving Zhang Hao for his past actions.
"Is something wrong?" Su Ding asked, noticing her reaction.
"Nothing, I just think Miss Su is very merciful."
Xiao Lan explained, "Actually, Zhang Hao's capabilities are even better than the previous project manager, Guo Tao. I didn't expect him to privately pre-select a collaborator this time. I'll have a good talk with him later."
Su Ding smiled. "Ultimately, it's just my personal grudge."
As they chatted, they arrived at Bai Ruobing's office.
Bai Ruobing personally attended to Su Ding, dismissing Xiao Lan to go report on the company's operational status.
Downstairs, Zhang Hao had been in a state of anxiety since he exited the elevator.
It wasn't until Xiao Lan came downstairs and informed him:
"Miss Su isn't pursuing the matter today. Consider yourself warned. If the company discovers any more private maneuvering or pre-selected collaborators from you, you know the consequences."
Hearing this, Zhang Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief. Unbeknownst to him, he had broken out in a cold sweat.
"Thank you, Assistant Xiao. Thank you."
"Be more careful next time." After lecturing Zhang Hao, Xiao Lan left.
Zhang Hao bowed and scraped as he saw Xiao Lan out, then, with his weakened body, slumped into his office chair.
After a long while, he finally collected himself.
What followed was a wave of anger and indignation, and he made a phone call.
"Hello! Zhao Gang, what's with your brother-in-law! How dare he offend our superior? I was trying to help you with this project, and you almost got me fired! I'm officially telling you now, we are no longer classmates. Don't bother me anymore!"
After speaking, without waiting for a reply from the other end, he hung up the phone and blocked the number!
Zhao Gang, on the other end, was thoroughly berated. He was stunned. After coming to his senses, he immediately called his sister – Shao Jun's mother.
No one answered his call, so he called his brother-in-law, Shao Zhengchang.
At this very moment, Shao Zhengchang and Shao Jun were being questioned at the police station. The police said they needed a guarantor to be released.
But the situation was simply too embarrassing.
They went to discuss a project and were sent to the police station, lost the project, and were arrested.
"Dad, what should we do? Mom isn't picking up her phone."
"Your mom only knows how to play mahjong all day. That prodigal woman..." Shao Zhengchang was so angry he also cursed. He had lived for so many years and had never been sent to the police station before.
Shao Jun's body ached everywhere now. With a crestfallen face, he deeply regretted his actions.
He wanted to hit Su Ding, but before he could even touch her, he was brutally beaten. The new and old injuries combined made him hurt immensely.
"Why don't we call Grandma? Ask her to bail us out!"
"If Grandma finds out, she'll definitely be furious. No, we can't call. Let Dad think of something else..."
As Shao Zhengchang was extremely vexed, his brother-in-law, Zhao Gang, called. His heart leaped with joy, and he quickly answered, "Xiao Gang, are you free..."
"Brother-in-law! What is going on with you!"
Before Shao Zhengchang could finish speaking, Zhao Gang roared, "How did you sign the contract? How did you offend Zhao Hao's superior? What are you guys doing!"
"I... I..." Shao Zhengchang was shaken by the shouting but didn't know how to explain.
Hearing his uncle's voice, Shao Jun suddenly became agitated. "Uncle! Hurry and get us out. Dad and I are at the police station now!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gang became even more annoyed. "What are you doing at the police station?"
At this point, Shao Zhengchang could no longer afford to care about his dignity. He shamefully explained the cause and effect. "Xiao Gang, it's all brother-in-law's fault. Can you come and pick us up? Xiao Jun is still injured, alas..."
"I'm truly fed up. You managed to turn a good thing into this mess!"
After hearing the whole story, Chen Gang's attitude grew more exasperated. "What bad luck to have relatives like you!"