With such a scandal, even if the old man wasn't fired from the hospital, he probably wouldn't have the face to stay.
Jiǎn Fēi had avenged her great hatred, but the hospital would likely have to reassign her supervisor. With all the messy affairs and her thesis, she didn't know when she'd receive her graduation certificate.
On the way back, she thanked Kē Téng.
Kē Téng asked her if she was still leaving.
"Yes. I don't know when I'll get my graduation certificate, and no other hospital will accept me. Why should I stay here?"
"Actually, I've long anticipated that I wouldn't be staying here long and have been sending out resumes. A hospital in my hometown, Tóngchéng, sent me an interview notification."
"Although the salary and benefits aren't as good as in Shàngchéng, the cost of living is relatively lower, and it's closer to home. I've already prepared to go back."
Fine.
Since she had already made her preparations, Kē Téng didn't feel it was appropriate to try and keep her any longer.
He just felt a bit of regret about losing someone to bicker with and someone who dared to speak the truth to him.
Jiāng Nán Fāng spent two days doing her homework and discovered that the domestic perfume market was quite chaotic, with only two or three companies catching her attention.
The one that interested her most was called Yue Yan Perfume Studio. It had good online sales, with a series of perfumes highly sought after by young girls.
This studio only produced perfumes suitable for young women aged 18 to 35. Unlike other companies, they didn't sell everything related to scent, such as aromatherapy and candles, all together.
This was what Jiāng Nán Fāng admired most.
As the saying goes, specialization is key. Instead of developing various products simultaneously and scattering one's focus, lacking a unique strength, it was better to invest more patience in a single group.
By making one product excellent and turning it into a classic, one could still achieve fame and recognition.
Her mind was filled with ideas, but unfortunately, she had no money to invest at the moment.
In the electrical field, developing new products required going out for inspections, learning and communicating extensively, as well as substantial data and scientific verification…
Jiāng Nán Fāng could no longer settle down to focus on scientific research. So, while her interest in perfumery was still fresh, she thought it wouldn't be bad to transition.
In the face of interests and hobbies, money seemed to become less important.
In terms of perfumes, she could only be considered a novice, without any outstanding achievements to her name.
Achieving results required time and experience. Upon entering a new industry, one couldn't expect instant success.
Therefore, she decided to put aside anything related to making money quickly for now.
Currently, as long as she could maintain her existing standard of living, it would be sufficient.
With this in mind, Jiāng Nán Fāng sent her resume to Yue Yan Studio.
Studios that required creativity were always recruiting R&D personnel year-round. Soon, the HR department replied.
The interview was scheduled for ten o'clock the next morning.
Jiāng Nán Fāng brought her previous works and smoothly passed the first and second rounds of interviews, meeting the R&D Director.
He was a man around her age, with a seemingly refined and elegant demeanor, named Wáng Lǎng.
In the face of shared interests, Jiāng Nán Fāng spoke eloquently, with unique insights, and felt a sense of immediate rapport with Wáng Lǎng.
Soon, they transitioned from discussing Jiāng Nán Fāng's own strengths to the studio's prospects.
Jiāng Nán Fāng asked him if there were plans to develop men's fragrances in the future.
"Naturally. As a businessman, everyone knows that the larger the business grows, the more money it can make."
Wáng Lǎng stated frankly,
"The problem is, the studio has just started, and the R&D budget is limited. These are future plans."
Jiāng Nán Fāng understood and appreciated his honesty. The interview was successfully passed.
Before leaving, Wáng Lǎng asked Jiāng Nán Fāng.
"Actually, in my opinion, your concepts and content are a bit immature. At this stage of our studio's development, we need experienced and insightful individuals, not newcomers like you. Do you know why I'm keeping you?"
Jiāng Nán Fāng said she didn't know.
Wáng Lǎng replied, "Because you are beautiful. Not only beautiful, but your thinking is also very clear, and your communication skills are strong. This is rare among those who are merely attractive."
Jiāng Nán Fāng was truly taken aback by his candor.
"So, Mr. Wáng's implication is?"
"No other implication," Wáng Lǎng said.
"We are all young people. I dislike beating around the bush. Let's be upfront."
"The company's R&D requires money. Besides sales, investment is brought in from outside."
"Especially recently, I need to meet a very demanding businessman, and I need a capable associate by my side. If you don't mind fully utilizing your beauty, I think we will cooperate very happily."
In simpler terms, he would often go out for entertainment and seek investment, and he wanted Jiāng Nán Fāng to accompany him for drinks and engage in public relations.
Jiāng Nán Fāng never imagined she could play such a role one day.
However, it was also quite good. Life is about continuous experiences, trying new things, and facing challenges to ultimately discover what one is most suited for.
She was only 30 years old. What was wrong with adding more colors to her life?
"If I secure sponsorship, can I directly participate in R&D?"
"Of course. You are joining as a researcher. Your ultimate role is research and development. Securing funding is just one step in that process."
"Then I accept."
Jiāng Nán Fāng was confident she could complete this challenge.
"However, Mr. Wáng, you won't ask me to do anything illegal, will you?"
"Haha," Wáng Lǎng laughed.
"Don't worry. A gentleman loves wealth but acquires it through proper means. We've all studied for a few years, and we have these basic principles of conduct."
A week passed. The police officers in Běi Chéng couldn't find any suspicious individuals and could only temporarily report the results to Zhàn Běi Jué.
This further solidified Zhàn Běi Jué's suspicions.
It was her.
She could slip away from under the noses of the police without being suspected. This woman truly had some skills.
He put down his phone, feeling a slight headache.
After the separation from his father and the mother-son estrangement years ago, that woman not only didn't collapse but instead reached such a successful position today.
Having endured and lain dormant for so long, she must be brewing her ultimate move.
Zhàn Běi Jué could sense that those around him were in danger, but he didn't know where the danger would come from, nor had he figured out how to deal with her.
On top of that, he had a lot of work recently and his personal affairs were also not going smoothly, making him feel exhausted.
He might be coming down with a cold, and his forehead throbbed painfully.
If he remembered correctly, he had a project meeting that afternoon. Zhàn Běi Jué suddenly felt annoyed and called Zhōu Jīn Bèi in.
"Postpone the meeting this afternoon. Get me some medicine for my headache."
"Headache? You shouldn't just take any medicine. Shall we go to the hospital?"
"No need."
Zhàn Běi Jué didn't want to go to a crowded place. He closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair, his voice languid.
"See who has private appointments with me recently."
He should also change his mood and deal with some other matters.
Zhōu Jīn Bèi flipped through her work notes.
"There's someone named Wáng Lǎng who has been trying to schedule an appointment with you for months and has never been able to. He called me again this morning."