Jiang Nan Fang smiled, not taking his words, and changed the topic to ask him what he was looking for.
Gao Fu always came for new project bids.
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 for lunch and to have it together.
They usually had no personal contact, so he must have had something work-related to come see her.
Jiang Nan Fang cut to the chase and called him, asking what was up.
Zhang Gong told her the truth.
"If you're free now, come out. We can talk in person. Some things aren't clear over the phone."
Jiang Nan Fang accommodated him, choosing a cafe near Hua Tai for their meeting.
Soon, the two met.
Zhang Gong got straight to the point.
"We've known each other for a long time and have gone through some storms together. I've never treated you as an outsider, so I won't be polite. I'll be direct."
"I'm actually quite embarrassed to ask you here today because I have an unreasonable request."
Jiang Nan Fang retorted.
"If you don't consider me an outsider, why use such a phrase?"
"Sigh, as a man, a man who has worked in the electrical industry for so long, doing this is really embarrassing. But it's not for myself."
"Jiang Gong, we all collectively left Ge Rui Electric to join Hua Tai because of you. Who knew you'd leave later, leaving us behind."
"Now, the technical department has also brought in some people from Shang Cheng, dividing us into two factions, one us and one them."
"Because of the collective job change, others always ridicule us. We're treated like stepchildren in the company now. The disparity in treatment is too great…"
"Originally, everyone had no ulterior motives, thinking that they did what they did and should bear the consequences. Let them say what they want, we'll just ignore it."
"But now the management has changed. The boss's son has personally taken over the company, and he finds fault with us everywhere, setting very high standards for us."
"If we don't achieve something soon, we'll have no face to stay here any longer."
"Jiang Gong, you and Vice President Gao are top experts in the industry. If we don't ask for your help, we definitely won't be able to compete."
"But this project is really important to us. Look…"
He said it with difficulty, and Jiang Nan Fang listened with shame.
Because she was responsible for their current predicament.
Moreover, she received an important piece of information.
"The boss's son is taking over Hua Tai? Who? Ke Teng?"
"You know him?"
It seemed to be Ke Teng.
Jiang Nan Fang didn't admit it.
"I do. I've dealt with him a few times before. When did he go to the company?"
Zhang Gong said not long ago.
"But he's taken ahold 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 caring about myself, forgetting about you all."
"I'll handle it when I get back. This project, I'll make sure you do it beautifully."
"This is just this one time!"
Zhang Gong said, "As long as we win this project, and with the State Grid project as a boost, it won't be so embarrassing."
"If he finds fault with us again in the future, we won't tolerate it. We'll all resign and leave Hua Tai. We won't starve, will we? I won't make things difficult for you a second time."
Jiang Nan Fang said.
"It's not making things difficult. You all came because of me. How about this, since I have time today, I'll go to Hua Tai and chat with everyone."
Zhang Gong was overjoyed.
"Everyone misses you a lot. If you can go, it will be really inspiring."
Jiang Nan Fang appeared at the Hua Tai Technical Department office with Zhang Gong.
When a group of old colleagues saw her, they all put down their work and gathered around her, asking how she was doing.
It was quite lively.
A cold male voice sounded from the doorway.
"Is the technical department not busy enough right now? Gathering and chatting during work hours, what do you think Hua Tai 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 there was no difference from before.
No one in the world was happier than her.
"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 need to talk to you. 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 passionately romantic or grand and spectacular.
However, before his plan was ready, she appeared so unexpectedly.
Although she was wearing the same old work uniform, she looked great.
No matter how many times he rewound time, just looking at her face, Ke Teng believed he would still choose her as always.
"Yes. Come to my office."
He suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and said this calmly.
Jiang Nan Fang followed him to the president's office.
Ke Teng waited at the door for her to enter and close the door.
The next second, the composed and distant man from outside became fiery with passion, pulling her into his embrace.
Jiang Nan Fang could feel his longing from the strength of his hug.
She was almost suffocating.
"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 was held for two seconds, then broke free from his arms and looked up at him.
Everything was fine.
He had so much strength, it seemed there was really no problem.
"I missed you too."
"I'm sorry for causing you to fall so ill. I'm really happy to see you recovered. Are you not mad at me?"
Ke Teng said with a deep affection.
"When I woke up, the first person I saw wasn't you, and you never visited me in the hospital. I should be angry. But I understand you."
"You're not alone. You have to work, take care of your 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 was useless. I was actually tricked by that old woman."
"I haven't been able to protect you 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 had no choice but to be with him, right?"
"It's okay now. I'm better, and everything is fine. I will continue to protect you and help you escape from him."
"You'll accept my help, right? Actually, you've been waiting for this day too, wanting to leave him quickly, right?"