Looking at Yang Zhiguo's secretive demeanor, Chen Lishu cooperatively leaned her head closer.
He whispered into her ear, "I initially thought only the pork from Gui Family Village had issues. After an investigation by higher-ups, it was discovered that all pork suppliers in the capital had problems!
You're running a ham sausage factory, aren't you? Pork is the most important ingredient. You should stock up on raw materials in advance. The higher-ups believe it's highly likely there's a swine fever outbreak, and pork will become the hardest commodity to buy and sell in the next two months."
Pork had problems?
Hearing this news, Chen Lishu rested her chin on her hand, rubbing it thoughtfully. Then, she slowly said, "In that case, I must inform the company's purchasing department to halt pork procurement."
"Huh?" The three men in the room looked at Chen Lishu with confusion. Pork was one of the most crucial raw materials for ham sausages. If they stopped purchasing it, wouldn't the ham sausage factory be equivalent to announcing its closure?
Facing their bewildered gazes, Chen Lishu chuckled, covering her mouth with her hand, and then slowly explained, "The pork issue will definitely cause panic among the public. Pre-emptively buying pork won't solve the current situation. At the height of this crisis, no one will gamble with their health!
Furthermore, ham sausages are not a necessity. If people can eat them, they will; if not, they can wait. The reason I've chosen not to hoard pork is also because the company is preparing to launch new products, which won't require pork at all!"
Yang Zhiguo's eyes widened in disbelief at Chen Lishu's words. He muttered, "Is that so? Miss Chen, I'm often curious about where all these peculiar ideas come from in your mind. You always manage to shock me?"
Chen Lishu narrowed her eyes and mysteriously replied, "Naturally, it's because I have guidance from a wise person!"
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Meanwhile, in another district of the capital.
The news of Chen Lishu's escape naturally reached He Lei's ears. From the beginning, he had no intention of killing her. If the matter escalated, he feared that Gu Xingdong and his group of madmen would overreact. However, he never intended to let Chen Lishu off so easily either. According to his subordinates, Chen Lishu had not suffered any injuries in Gui Family Village; instead, she was being well taken care of!
Thinking that his efforts had yielded no results, he suppressed his anger and called Brother Hu, bombarding him with questions: "What's going on? The Brother Hu I know is decisive and efficient. How is it that you can't even handle such a minor matter now?
With your network, investigating which family in the village is the most brutal should be a simple task, right? Didn't you know to send that woman to a household with more strained living conditions? Why did you give her a chance to catch her breath?!"
Facing He Lei's interrogation, Brother Hu's lazy voice echoed from the other end of the phone, "Brother He, your order was to dump her in a remote mountain village. Gui Family Village is a place without even internet access. I followed your orders. As for why that family hasn't acted against Chen Lishu, I cannot say.
If you had asked me to eliminate this woman in one go, I might have been able to. But with constant changes and giving the enemy a chance to breathe, who knows what accidents might occur? Even with my abilities, I cannot predict the future."
By the end of his statement, Brother Hu's tone had taken on a hint of anger. He Lei finally understood that, in the end, all the blame was his.
He knew that Brother Hu was not an ordinary person. If not for a past favor, he would never have involved him!
He could only grit his teeth and swallow his bitterness.
After hanging up the phone, Qin Lan and Qin Yue, seeing He Lei's slightly off mood, exchanged glances. Qin Yue was the first to stand up and approach He Lei, gently massaging his shoulders.
Qin Lan comforted him, "Uncle, there's no need to be so angry. I've already thought of a solution for the rumors. As for Chen Lishu wandering off to a remote place, whatever happened is just what others say, isn't it?
Trust me, once I resolve the issue with the rumors, I will definitely make Chen Lishu pay the price, making her unable to show her face in the capital and causing her businesses to collapse overnight!"
"Can I really still trust you?" He Lei placed his hands on his thighs, his eyes filled with doubt.
Qin Lan's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly raised three fingers, assuring him, "Uncle, I know you've been very disappointed with my actions lately. This was just a mistake. Don't worry, my future performance will surely make you look at me with renewed admiration!"
He Lei let out a cold snort and said irritably, "If you can't even handle this small matter, then don't call me Uncle anymore. We have no relationship! I don't want to raise a useless son."
Faced with He Lei's threat, a surge of anger welled up in Qin Lan. A flicker of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes. He pursed his lips and repeatedly agreed, "Yes, yes, yes!"
The siblings stayed at He Lei's villa for an hour or two. After discussing some issues regarding the company's development, they found an excuse to leave.
In the following days, everything remained calm and uneventful.
Chen Lishu had managed most of her work matters online. Today, she finally had some free time. So, she lay on her hospital bed, picked up the fruit that had already been peeled, and leisurely watched television.
What was supposed to be a rare moment of relaxation unexpectedly turned unpleasant when she saw a face on the television that ruined her mood.
Qin Lan's supposed solution was to hold a press conference, just like Chen Lishu. However, using the same method twice would diminish its effectiveness. So, he was clever enough to change the reason to explain the situation.
On the television, Qin Lan appeared with a stern and serious expression. "Dear consumers, I am here today primarily to offer an explanation regarding the factory's unhygienic conditions.
I know that it has been quite some time since the incident, and my appearance today might seem insincere. However, it is necessary to explain that during these days, I was not evading responsibility but was diligently working to resolve this matter, tirelessly searching for the culprit who framed us."
A reporter closest to Qin Lan held a microphone towards him and asked, "You claim that the factory's unhygienic conditions were a setup. After searching for so many days, have you found the culprit who framed you?"
Qin Lan lowered his head guiltily and inexplicably said, "I have found them. Shamefully, allowing these culprits to succeed is also a result of my lax management."