Jiang Nan Fang smiled, not taking his words, and changed the subject, asking him what he was looking for.
Gao Fu was always there for new project tenders.
The two chatted for a while, and Jiang Nan Fang was about to get to work.
Zhang Gong sent her a WeChat message again.
Asking if she was free at noon to have lunch together.
They usually had no interaction in private, so he must have come for work, as he wouldn't come without a reason.
Jiang Nan Fang didn't beat around the bush and called him directly, asking what was going on.
Zhang Gong told her the truth.
"If you're free now, come out. We can talk face-to-face. Some things can't be explained clearly over the phone."
Jiang Nan Fang accommodated him, choosing a coffee shop near Huatai as the meeting place.
Soon, the two met.
Zhang Gong got straight to the point.
"We've known each other for so long, and we've been through thick and thin together. I've never treated you as an outsider, so I won't be polite. I'll speak my mind."
"I'm actually quite embarrassed to ask you here today because I have a difficult request."
Jiang Nan Fang retorted.
"Since you don't treat me as an outsider, why use such a phrase?"
"Alas, as a man, a man who has worked in the electrical industry for so long, it's really embarrassing to do something like this. But it's not for myself."
"Director Jiang, we all left Grey Electric collectively for Huatai because of your influence. Who knew you'd leave later, leaving us behind."
"Now, some people have been transferred from Shangcheng to the technical department, dividing us into two factions: us and them."
"Because of the collective resignation, others always mock us. We are completely neglected in the company now. The disparity in treatment is too great..."
"Originally, no one had any ulterior motives. We thought we had done the work ourselves and should bear the consequences. We didn't care what they said."
"Who knew that now the general manager has changed. The boss's son has personally taken over the company and finds fault with us everywhere, setting extremely high standards for us."
"If we don't achieve something, we'll have no face to stay here any longer."
"Director Jiang, you and Vice President Gao are both top experts in the industry. If we don't ask for your help, we definitely can't compete."
"But this project is really important to us. Look..."
He spoke with difficulty, and Jiang Nan Fang listened with shame.
Because their current predicament was indeed caused by her.
And she also received important information from it.
"The boss's son is taking over Huatai now? Who? Ke Teng?"
"You know him?"
It seemed to be Ke Teng.
Jiang Nan Fang did not confess.
"Yes. I've dealt with him a few times before. When did he join the company?"
Zhang Gong said not long ago.
"But he's taken advantage of us. Several times in meetings, he's asked me tricky questions that left me speechless. Since he took office, the pressure has been immense."
Jiang Nan Fang understood why Ke Teng was doing this.
In short, she was undeniably responsible for their current predicament.
"I understand what you mean. It's all my fault for being selfish and only focusing on myself, forgetting about you all."
"I'll handle it when I get back. This project will definitely be done beautifully for you."
"Just this once!"
Zhang Gong said, "As long as we win this project, and with the State Grid project added, we won't be ashamed."
"If he finds fault with us again in the future, we won't indulge him. We'll all resign and leave Huatai. We won't starve to death, will we? We'll never put you in a difficult position a second time."
Jiang Nan Fang said.
"It's not a difficult position at all. You originally joined because of me. How about this, I happen to be free today, so I'll go to Huatai and chat with everyone."
Zhang Gong was overjoyed.
"Everyone misses you very much. If you can go, it will be incredibly inspiring."
Jiang Nan Fang and Zhang Gong appeared in the Huatai Technical Department office.
Seeing her, a group of old colleagues put down their work and came to surround her, asking about her well-being.
It was lively.
A cold male voice sounded from the doorway.
"Is the technical department not saturated enough with work now? Gathering and chatting during work hours, what do you think Huatai is? A retirement home?"
Everyone immediately fell silent and turned to look at the doorway.
Ke Teng had arrived.
Jiang Nan Fang slowly stood up from the crowd.
Seeing that Ke Teng had recovered well and looked no different than before.
No one in the world was happier than her.
"I'm sorry, President Ke. It's my fault for delaying everyone's work."
She said playfully, waved goodbye to everyone, and walked towards Ke Teng.
"Long time no see. I have something to talk to you about. Can you spare a moment to talk?"
Ke Teng had imagined many scenarios for their reunion.
He had planned for a long time.
He thought it would be either affectionate or dramatic.
However, before the plan was ready, she appeared so unexpectedly.
Although she wore the same old work uniform, she looked great.
No matter how many times time went back, just looking at her face, Ke Teng believed he would still choose her as always.
"Yes. Come to my office."
He suppressed the strong emotions churning in his heart and said these words calmly.
Jiang Nan Fang followed him to the president's office.
Ke Teng waited at the door, watching her go in and close the door.
The next second, he, who had been calm and distant outside, became passionate, and pulled her into his arms.
Jiang Nan Fang could feel his longing through the strength of his embrace.
She felt like she was going to suffocate.
"You're finally here. Did you come specifically to see me? Nan Fang, do you know how much I've missed you?"
Jiang Nan Fang struggled out of his embrace after two seconds and looked up at him.
Everything was fine.
He had so much strength, it seemed there was really no problem.
"I miss you too."
"I'm sorry I made you so sick. I'm so happy to see you recovered. Are you not angry with me?"
Ke Teng looked at her with deep affection.
"When I woke up and opened my eyes, the first person I saw wasn't you, and you never came to see me at the hospital. I should be angry. But I understand you."
"You're not alone. You have to work, take care of the child, and face Zhan Bei Jue's challenges. It's not easy. I'm not angry."
Jiang Nan Fang: "..."
"I'm sorry, Nan Fang, I'm useless. I was actually schemed against by that old woman."
"You haven't been able to protect me for so long, and you've suffered a lot, haven't you? Zhan Bei Jue has made things difficult for you again, hasn't he? You're with him out of desperation, aren't you?"
"It's okay now, I'm fine, everything is fine. I will continue to protect you and help you escape from him."
"You'll accept my help, won't you? Actually, you've been waiting for this day, wanting to leave him quickly, right?"