The third day,
Han's Pharmaceutical Factory.
Just as Manager Fu had said, Han Kang had been in a very good mood these past two days. Not only had he signed renewal contracts with old clients Mr. Wang, Mr. Zhang, and Mr. Liu, but even many previously lost customers had returned, and the company's performance was steadily improving.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
A knock on the door.
"Come in!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a refined young man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, yawning and with a wavering gait, walked in.
Upon closer inspection, it was Manager Fu!
"Mr. Han, these are the order contracts from the High-tech Zone and several counties. Please take a look and sign them."
"Hmm, just put them there for now!"
Han Kang was engrossed in his own work and didn't even look up.
Manager Fu was flustered and was about to say something more, but his body uncontrollably let out another deep yawn. It was this yawn that finally attracted Han Kang's attention. Looking up, he was startled by Manager Fu's haggard appearance.
His eye circles were as dark as a panda's, and even his gold-rimmed glasses couldn't hide it.
"I say, Xiao Fu, what did you do over the weekend? Why are your eye circles so severe?"
Manager Fu was somewhat surprised. Although he felt a bit weak, his mind was at least functioning normally. But Han Kang's disbelieving expression made him realize he might indeed be a bit overdrawn.
He wouldn't dare tell the truth and quickly made an excuse.
"Nothing much! I've just been having trouble sleeping these past few days. I'll be fine after some rest. Heh heh..."
His smile made Han Kang feel even more uneasy.
"You don't look like you're alright. How about this, I'll give you another two days off. Go back and get some proper rest."
Manager Fu felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing this. But the more this happened, the more he couldn't lose his composure.
So, he patted the stack of documents and said calmly.
"Thank you, Mr. Han! But these documents are needed urgently. Several of our partner merchants are urging us to ship as soon as possible. Why don't you help me sign these documents first, and I'll go back after I've made these arrangements, otherwise, I'm worried other colleagues might not understand."
Han Kang, without suspicion, immediately put down his work, took the stack of documents, and said with concern while signing.
"Health is the foundation of all endeavors. You must take good care of yourself under any circumstances."
"Yes, yes, thank you for your concern, Mr. Han."
Manager Fu nodded in agreement, his eyes fixed on Han Kang signing the documents. Only after Han Kang signed the contract with the heading "Qingtian Pharmaceutical Company" without any suspicion did he finally relax.
"Alright, I'll be going out now!"
Clutching the stack of signed documents, Manager Fu was extremely excited. To avoid revealing his true intentions, he wanted to escape immediately.
"Yes, you go ahead and get busy. Remember to go back and rest early after you've made the arrangements."
Han Kang gave one last reminder, and Manager Fu left impatiently.
After leaving the office, he immediately took out his phone and called Gou Tuizhi.
"Hello, Young Master Gou! It's done. Mr. Han even gave me two days off. Can you ask those young ladies..."
"Sure, no problem. Send me the contract now, and I'll prepare a room for you."
Manager Fu's face lit up with joy upon hearing this.
"Okay, okay, I'll be right over."
...
Han Lang, naturally, was completely unaware of all this. In a good mood, he was at Tianyi Pavilion with Wang Fang and others, checking on Ma Long's recovery.
"Young Master, I feel like my leg has completely healed. Look, walking now is no different from a normal person."
Ma Long happily demonstrated, saying with joy.
"Hmm, kick a couple of times to see?"
Kick a couple of times?
Both Ma Long and Wang Fang were stunned by Han Lang's words.
"That might not be appropriate, Little Divine Doctor. After all, it's just healed. If you exert force now, what if..."
Han Lang didn't respond to Wang Fang, but instead looked at Ma Long with a slight smile and a meaningful gaze.
Ma Long felt conflicted.
He had been injured for many years, and because of this lame leg, he had become dispirited, even willing to become a street beggar, enduring cold glances. Now that his leg was finally healed and he had regained his confidence in life, how could he be willing to revert to his former self?
However, as a soldier, even a retired one, how could he be so hesitant to satisfy the current situation?
After much hesitation, he gritted his teeth and flipped over, delivering a side kick.
"Crack!"
This wasn't the sound of bones breaking, but the sound of a solid wood chair in the corner breaking.
Ma Long was somewhat disbelieving, while Wang Fang and Luo Jiaying were so shocked they covered their mouths.
What kind of strength was this? To break a solid wood chair as thick as an arm with one kick?
"Hmm, it seems to have recovered well! However, you will have to compensate for the damaged company property!"
Han Lang seemed to have expected this, but his latter words left everyone who was surprised stunned.
"No... didn't you tell me to kick? How come..."
"Yes! I told you to kick a couple of times, I didn't tell you to kick the chair!"
Han Lang, on the other hand, looked innocent, but Ma Long was speechless.
He hadn't been told to kick the chair.
"Then what do I do? I don't have any money!"
"What are you doing! Do you want to be a scoundrel? A retired soldier acting like a scoundrel for a chair, does that sound good?"
Han Lang's words left everyone speechless.
"How about this, you look strong and healthy. You can pay off this debt with your body!"
"Pay with my body?"
Ma Long's eyes widened.
"Young Master, you look fair-skinned and tender, refined and gentle. I didn't expect you to be into this! A scholar can be killed but not insulted. I will never yield to this!"
"What are you thinking?"
Now it was Han Lang's turn to be surprised.
"I mean, our Tianyi Pavilion is still short of a security guard. You're homeless anyway, so why don't you stay here? Your salary will be 3,000 a month, with accommodation provided, and occasional meals. Are you in or not?"
Hearing Han Lang say this, everyone's tense hearts finally relaxed, especially Luo Jiaying, who even let out a long sigh of relief.
Ma Long felt a little touched.
Han Lang not only healed his leg injury for free but was now arranging a job for him.
He wasn't stupid; he knew Han Lang was doing all this to help him start a new life.
"Okay, I agree!"
Seeing Ma Long agree, Han Lang quickly said to Wang Fang.
"Sister Wang Fang, please handle his onboarding! Also, besides this chair, I lent him a thousand yuan last time. Remember to deduct it from his salary next month!"
Han Lang knew that Ma Long, like Wang Fang, was a person with strong self-esteem, so he deliberately added all these accounts. His intention was not only to protect Ma Long's dignity but also to prevent him from feeling indebted to him.
"Okay, Mr. Han!"
Wang Fang naturally understood Han Lang's meaning and, unusually, started joking with him.
But this joke, once made, unleashed Han Lang's inner comedic bacteria. He seized the opportunity, put on a leader's demeanor, and lowered his voice.
"Well! Qingtian Hospital has been suppressed by us recently, and I'm worried they might play some dirty tricks. Xiao Ma, you need to be diligent after you join and protect these two beautiful ladies of our Tianyi Pavilion!"
Ma Long was, in his heart, a person who loved life. Seeing everyone in this state, he deliberately straightened up and gave a standard military salute.
"Yes! I guarantee the mission will be completed!"
Their feigned seriousness made Luo Jiaying burst into laughter.