The two entered the room and saw Tang Nannan dressed as if she were going out. They quickly stepped forward with kind smiles.
“What are you up to, Nannan? Dressed so neatly so early in the morning, where are you going?”
This was Mrs. Gao’s question.
She put down the fruit and flowers she was holding and casually linked her arm with Tang Nannan’s.
She appraised Tang Nannan from head to toe and said gently,
“I got a call from President Ma at just past five this morning. She said something happened to you at her place last night, and it even ended up at the hospital. I was so scared I dragged her over to see you.”
“How are you? Are you alright? I was the one who introduced you to President Ma. If anything were to happen, how could I face…?”
Tang Nannan didn't know how she had ended up at the hospital last night, nor did she know that Hu Jiasheng hadn't revealed which hospital or ward she was in.
If they hadn't investigated deliberately, how would they have found out so much?
“Auntie, I’m fine. Please don’t say that.”
Considering Mrs. Gao wasn’t present during yesterday’s events and that it wasn’t intentional, she had only introduced her to a job out of kindness. Tang Nannan didn’t want to shift the blame onto her.
Mrs. Gao looked both concerned and relieved.
“You, child, why didn’t you tell me you’d offended someone in Suzhou? If I had known your relationship with that surnamed He had deteriorated like this, I would have stepped in to deal with him for you no matter what.”
“But it’s all good now. I’ve already spoken to your Uncle Gao. He won’t be getting out for at least ten years. I’ve also had all of his businesses in Suzhou investigated from top to bottom.”
“Someone like him must be exploiting loopholes. It’s a certainty that issues will be found, and bankruptcy is inevitable. I’m so sorry you had to go through this.”
“There, there. Are you satisfied with what Auntie has done?”
Just because of what happened last night, she had managed to get Brother He San incarcerated for ten years and investigated for all his businesses in Suzhou?
It had to be said, when capable people did things, it really was on a whim. Making someone disappear was as easy as crushing an ant.
Tang Nannan hated Brother He San deeply and of course, she couldn't be happier.
“Auntie, you’re too kind. Won’t this trouble Uncle Gao too much?”
“Not at all. Your Uncle Gao handles this kind of work. Just consider it a formal report from you.”
Mrs. Gao patted her hand again with a gentle smile, then turned to President Ma.
“President Ma has something to say to you. Come, let her speak with you.”
With that, President Ma walked up to Tang Nannan with an apologetic expression and handed her a bouquet of flowers.
“Nannan, I’m so sorry. I had dealings with Old He San before for business matters. I thought since he was also coming to Nancheng, I’d do him a favor and invite him to dinner. I didn’t expect the two of you…”
“But thankfully, I managed to intervene, and nothing serious happened. However, no matter how you look at it, the incident started because of me. I apologize to you, a sincere apology. I’m sorry.”
Hu Jiasheng, listening from the side, found it laughable.
You intervened? *Hmph*, you don’t even blush when you lie.
With a witness right here, you’re spewing falsehoods with your eyes wide open. You truly are something.
After speaking, as if afraid Tang Nannan wouldn’t forgive her, President Ma reached out and grasped Tang Nannan’s hand.
“Is this gentleman your boyfriend? He came looking for you last night and said you wouldn’t be working at my company anymore. He asked me to pay you a month’s salary.”
“I’ve already instructed finance to transfer 30,000 yuan. Have you received it?”
Tang Nannan was taken aback.
She woke up to find herself unemployed, but she’d also gained an extra 30,000 yuan in salary?
30,000 a month, was that the price Hu Jiasheng negotiated for her? He really dared to negotiate.
Her starting salary had been announced as 4,800.
She hadn't had a chance to check her phone yet; in fact, her phone was still at President Ma’s house.
Just as Tang Nannan was about to mention her phone, President Ma respectfully handed it over.
“The head chef found it on top of a kitchen cabinet. I’ve already charged it and brought it over for you. Here, here, please take a look.”
“I was in the wrong last night. You suffered significant mental and physical trauma, so I’ve additionally transferred another 30,000 yuan to you as compensation. If you feel it’s not enough, we can discuss it further.”
“Nannan, I hope you won’t hold what happened last night against me. For Mrs. Gao’s sake, please don’t hold it against me.”
So, Tang Nannan woke up to find an extra 60,000 yuan in her bank account?
Although she was indeed startled by Brother He San and almost got into trouble, this 60,000 yuan felt a little too easy for her.
After all, nothing serious had happened.
Moreover, President Ma was Mrs. Gao’s friend, and she had come so early to apologize with such a good attitude.
If she accepted it, what would Mrs. Gao think of her? What kind of image would she project in Mrs. Gao’s eyes from then on?
Tang Nannan felt embarrassed to accept.
Just as she was about to say that there was no need for compensation for emotional distress, Hu Jiasheng tugged at her.
“That surnamed He was quite brutal. You inhaled a large amount of ether yesterday and almost didn't make it. For him to value your life at only 30,000, isn’t that a bit too cheap?”
Hearing him say that, President Ma blushed and quickly nodded.
“Yes, yes, yes. I didn’t consider it thoroughly. I didn’t mean it that way.”
“This 30,000 yuan is merely for Nannan’s nutritional expenses during her hospital stay. We still have compensation for emotional distress and physical damages.”
“After all, I’m not very professional in this area, and it’s my first time encountering such a situation. Uh, perhaps, sir, you could suggest a figure? As long as you say it, I won’t have any objections.”
Hu Jiasheng glanced at her indifferently, then looked at Mrs. Gao.
“If something had happened to her last night, I believe it would have cost you at least seven figures to settle. However, considering we all know each other, are acquaintances, and after all, nothing serious happened, how about a discount? Give her 500,000 yuan. I won’t pursue this matter further.”
Tang Nannan’s eyes widened in disbelief.
Hu Jiasheng, fearing she would embarrass herself, put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his embrace.
“After all, she’s my friend. To settle for a mere 500,000 yuan is really letting you down. If you feel I haven’t handled this appropriately, we can adjust it. Anyway, whether these people are your friends is entirely up to you to decide.”
“Yes!”
President Ma quickly chimed in.
“Of course, she’s my friend. Nannan has performed exceptionally well these past few days at the company. I really like her and intend to cultivate her talents.”
“Working with me has indeed helped you grow, hasn’t it, Nannan?”
“Actually, you don’t need to leave because of such a small matter. I believe you have great prospects in your career. I sincerely hope you can return to work.”
Although working for her was indeed tough, and Tang Nannan had indeed considered quitting yesterday, she realized upon reflection that she still needed to make a living.
It was a fact that she lacked formal education, and it was also a fact that she didn’t even qualify to apply for jobs at other companies.
If she could gain some experience here, and then use a headhunting firm to transfer to another company…
She didn’t have Hu Jiasheng’s strong technical skills or background, nor did she have the confidence to quit whenever she pleased.
She also couldn’t expect Hu Jiasheng to always stand up for her and help her for her entire life, so…