Chen Lishu was slightly stunned, then turned to Sister Feng. "Sister Feng, thank you for your help this time. I have something else to attend to, so I won't delay you any further."
Sister Feng nodded and left first.
Wang Dazhu glanced at Fu Hongxin and proactively moved towards the main entrance.
Seeing everyone leave, Fu Hongxin finally spoke. "You're here about the cultural shirts, aren't you?"
Chen Lishu: "Manager Fu knows about this? You weren't here when I arrived, and I've already explained the situation to Secretary Feng."
Fu Hongxin's gaze flickered as he looked at her, then he pondered for a moment before saying, "I don't think it will do you any good to pursue this matter further."
Chen Lishu looked up, frowning. "I don't understand what you mean, Manager Fu. It's obvious someone from your factory leaked the design. Do you know how much loss this will cause me? Am I not even entitled to an explanation?"
Fu Hongxin: "An explanation? Even if the person who leaked the design is found, what then? Will it reduce your losses?"
"Since the other party is already selling them ahead of you, how can you prove that you designed it? You're just a small individual business owner, with no background or influence. What if they counter-accuse you? You won't be able to explain yourself, even if you wanted to. After all, we've cooperated for so long, and I'm thinking for your own good. Instead of seeking an explanation, you should focus on how to save yourself."
Chen Lishu stared at him for a moment, then chuckled lightly. "Manager Fu, are you considering my well-being or threatening me?"
Fu Hongxin's expression faltered. "Of course, I'm considering you, which is why I'm saying so much."
Chen Lishu: "I appreciate your good intentions, but I have a few words to give you as well."
Fu Hongxin blinked. "What?"
"Integrity is the most important thing in business. If you only care about making a quick profit, your business won't grow. Fortunately, not everyone in the factory is like you, Manager Fu."
Meeting Chen Lishu's deep, seemingly all-knowing gaze, Fu Hongxin's expression stiffened.
"Also, don't be too arrogant. I've experienced everything in life, but I've never suffered in silence." With that last statement, Chen Lishu turned and walked towards the main entrance.
The ability to produce a large batch of cultural shirts in just a few days, and the audacity to confront her, made the answer obvious.
Watching Chen Lishu's retreating back, Fu Hongxin's face revealed a look of disdainful mockery. She was just a woman, after all; what could she do in a critical moment besides making threats?
Through these few collaborations, the factory had made a lot of money, which allowed him to see immense profits.
This time, he had spared no expense, even signing a gambling agreement with the other party for twenty thousand pieces. If this leveraged move succeeded, it would bring him wealth that he couldn't earn in several lifetimes.
Liu Yuemin took her three children to look at schools today. Although she felt the expenses were a bit high, she had to admit that schools in the city were much better than those in the countryside.
She and Gu Xingmin had no hope for themselves in this life; their hopes could only be placed on the next generation.
If she worked hard to earn more money and send all three children to university, then not only her mother-in-law Li Xiulan, but also her sisters-in-law, and even Chen Lishu, would look up to her.
"Mom, can we really go to school in the city from now on? That school is so big and nice. I saw people playing with balls on the playground. I want to play with them too," Gu Ming said, sniffing.
Gu Lin glared at his younger brother. "I heard Gu Rui say that the round things they were hitting were basketballs, the ones they kicked were footballs, and the ones as big as eggs were ping pong balls. Don't look so ignorant. We'll all be in the same school, so don't embarrass me."
Hearing her two sons only talking about playing and nothing about studying, Liu Yuemin was displeased. She smacked each of them on the back of the head. "What do you think your father and I work ourselves to death for? You two brats only know how to play all day. We spent a lot of money to get you in this time. If you don't study well, I'll break your legs!"
"Mom, I'll study hard. I'll definitely study better than Gu Pan." Gu Feng, at a young age, already had Liu Yuemin's competitive spirit.
Indeed, Liu Yuemin immediately became happy and hugged her daughter, kissing her on the cheek. "My good daughter is ambitious. Mom will rely on you to bring glory to Mom in the future."
As the family was talking, they suddenly saw people fighting near a small pavilion in the distance. Liu Yuemin's eyes suddenly lit up. How could she miss out on such an exciting spectacle? She immediately pulled her three children and ran over.
When they got closer, they realized it was her mother-in-law, Li Xiulan, and Zhao Qiuyue.
A madwoman was scratching and clawing at the two of them. Li Xiulan and Zhao Qiuyue, afraid the children would get hurt, could only protect them with all their might, not daring to fight back.
Xiao Chengzi and Xiao Bai were so scared that they started crying hysterically.
This was unbearable! Who dared to bully people to this extent, targeting their own family!
"You three little brats, stay back! Gu Lin, watch your brother and sister!" she hastily instructed, rolling up her sleeves and rushing forward.
As she got closer, she grabbed Zhao Hong's hair and pulled her aside, not forgetting to curse, "You shameless little whore! You dare to bully anyone? Did you ask my permission?"
Zhao Hong, caught off guard, stumbled. Her hair was almost pulled out in a large chunk.
However, in that moment, Li Xiulan and Zhao Qiuyue finally got a reprieve. They quickly retreated, rushing to check on the children in their arms.
Fortunately, the two of them had protected the children well, and Zhao Hong did not hit them. The two little ones were just frightened, crying with their faces red, almost suffocating.
The two children had never suffered like this since they were born. Li Xiulan and Zhao Qiuyue's hearts ached terribly, and they quickly hugged and comforted them.
As for Zhao Hong, she was already consumed by madness. She had been threatened by Jin Kun, which had affected her mental state. After staying in a psychiatric hospital for so long, her mental state had worsened.
Now, she only wanted to strangle those two little brats. After being stopped by Liu Yuemin, and ignoring the pain in her scalp, she turned her red eyes towards Li Xiulan and Zhao Qiuyue again.
"Tsk!" Liu Yuemin spat on the ground, grabbed Zhao Hong by the collar, and raised her hand to scratch her face. "Where did this crazy woman come from? You dare to bully my mother-in-law and scare my nephew and niece? If I don't teach you a lesson today, you won't know the power of the third eye of King Yama. Do you really think our Gu family has no one?"
"Ah!"
Zhao Hong's mouth was severely scratched, and she let out a pained scream. However, this also completely enraged her.
The two quickly began to fight.
Liu Yuemin was naturally thin and small. She only gained the advantage at the beginning. Zhao Hong was almost half a head taller than her. Although she was also thin, she was mentally deranged and fought recklessly. Before long, Liu Yuemin was defeated.