Wu Hua picked up the wine glass, feeling somewhat flattered. He quickly replied, "President Chen, what are you saying? I'm not just helping you; I'm helping myself.
Back then, the newspaper office was reported anonymously by many people. If you hadn't cleverly resolved the crisis, and I hadn't benefited, the higher-ups probably wouldn't have waited two years to reclaim the newspaper office. They would have found me this month and fired me! Honestly, by rights, this toast should be from me to you."
Chen Li Shu interrupted, "Alright, there's no need to be so polite between us. After all, we'll be partners who cooperate for a long time."
Hearing this, Wu Hua scratched his head sheepishly and then cautiously asked, "Didn't President Chen say you wanted to discuss another cooperation project today? Is it convenient to talk now?"
"Isn't the purpose of coming here today to discuss this cooperation? What's inconvenient about it?" Chen Li Shu finished speaking, put down her chopsticks, and then looked at Wu Hua seriously, saying, "Have you considered doing a day-in-the-life report on a food processing plant?"
"What... do you mean?"
"After this incident, many people have become aware of food safety. My idea is to find some professional journalists to take photos and conduct interviews at each factory, writing the most truthful situation in the newspaper. This will definitely bring a lot of readership to your newspaper!
If CCTV later has new ideas to adapt it into a documentary, it will not only increase CCTV's viewership but also solidify CCTV's image of serving the people! Both reputation and fame can be gained overnight."
After finishing these words, Chen Li Shu slowly picked up her glass, seemingly taking a sip of wine, but in reality, she was using the cup to shield herself and observe Wu Hua's expression.
When Wu Hua heard Chen Li Shu's plan, he couldn't hide his astonishment. This program was very interesting. Based on his experience as an editor-in-chief over the years, once the newspaper was published, it would definitely become the most popular leisure activity for everyone!
However, after a moment of surprise, he calmed down. There was no such thing as a free lunch. Chen Li Shu's words were all for their newspaper office, with no mention of herself.
So... what was her objective?
Wu Hua then cupped his fist to his mouth and coughed lightly, cautiously probing, "President Chen, may I ask how you came up with this program? What was your original intention? I'd like to invite you to be a consultant for the newspaper. What do you think?"
How could her subtle intentions escape Chen Li Shu's discerning eyes? If she denied having an objective, it would seem insincere, and subsequently proposing her demands would appear passive.
Therefore, Chen Li Shu openly stated her purpose without reservation: "The purpose of cooperating with you is very simple. One is that I want to invite you to our company for filming. The hygiene issues in our factories are deeply ingrained in people's minds, so this is also to clear our company's name and attract more customers.
Another purpose is that I want people who oppose me to hoist themselves by their own petards. I'll give you a tip: first, film some small factories with good environments. Two days later, you can visit the Qin Group's ham sausage factory. You'll find the news you're looking for there!"
Knowing that Chen Li Shu approached him with a purpose, Wu Hua was not angry, but rather relieved. He took a sip of wine and then slowly said, "Your plan is very good, but the company's affairs are not decided by me alone. I still need to get approval from above and obtain interview rights before I can interview a large factory."
"Above?"
Wu Hua nodded, not concealing anything, and said, "Yes, to be precise, I need to get approval from Director Fu, because only he has the authority to visit large factories!"
Hearing this, Chen Li Shu pursed her lips thoughtfully. After a while, she slowly said, "Okay, I understand. I'll handle the rest. We'll contact you by phone about the results."
After discussing business, the three ate and chatted about trivial matters in life. The meal lasted a full two hours before it ended.
After bidding farewell to Wu Hua, Chen Li Shu arranged for Su Nian to pick up Li Xiu Lan and the two children from Li Xiu Li's home. Their rented place had already been renovated, so there was no reason to disturb others any longer.
Within ten minutes of Chen Li Shu arriving home, Su Nian also appeared with Li Xiu Lan and the children.
The two children rushed towards Chen Li Shu excitedly the moment they saw her.
Xiao Bai even pouted and cried loudly, questioning, "Mommy! Mommy, where have you been these past few days? Do you have other children outside, and that's why you don't want me anymore?"
Yi Cheng remained silent, just hugging his arms and hiding in a corner. As a mother, Chen Li Shu knew at a glance that Yi Cheng was also angry.
So, she immediately scooped up the two children and comforted them carefully, "I'm sorry, Mommy was busy dealing with bad people these days and neglected Xiao Bai and Yi Cheng.
Mommy never abandoned Xiao Bai. Xiao Bai is my darling! I love you too much to abandon you."
Hearing Chen Li Shu's affirmative tone, Xiao Bai's pouting face gradually eased. She tenderly reached out and stroked Chen Li Shu's cheek, saying in a childish voice, "Mommy, you worked hard these days. You went to fight bad people to protect us, right?"
"Yes," Chen Li Shu nodded, then beckoned to Yi Cheng and said, "Good son, come here quickly and let Mommy hug you. Haven't you missed Mommy after not seeing her for so many days?"
Yi Cheng shyly lowered his arms, then walked to Chen Li Shu and gave her a big hug.
Li Xiu Lan looked at the harmonious family scene and guiltily lowered her eyes, saying, "Li Shu, it's my fault for this. I was thoughtless to instigate you to divorce Gu Xing Dong.
Actually, Mom didn't mean that. You are the legitimately married wife of the Gu family. If you encounter any problems, Mom is willing to bear them with you, but the two children..."
Li Xiu Lan paused at the end, feeling that her actions were not worthy of any explanation.
Chen Li Shu knew that Li Xiu Lan meant no harm, so she smiled and comforted her, "Mom, I don't blame you. The situation was indeed quite serious at the time. If I hadn't had a hundred percent certainty of resolving the matter, I would have thought divorce was a good option, at least to prevent the children from facing such gossip."
The two looked at each other deeply. Li Xiu Lan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, touched, and then the family hugged each other and cried together.
Gu Xin Dong, who had just returned from a business trip, heard the commotion at home and thought something had happened. He kicked the door open and was stunned when he saw the scene, "Mom, Li Shu, what is this?"