Because Yang Meng has been busy with events lately, Zhao Xin Yu has had no time to pay attention to the substitute he has been supporting.
Therefore, he had not checked Lin Yan’s learning progress, giving Lin Yan more time to accomplish quite a few things during this period.
Her family’s industry had been repurchased, and the bank debts could not be fully repaid yet.
The matters there had all been handed over to Assistant Wang. Lin’s main business was food. Lin Yan asked Wang Yang to clear all the products in the warehouse that were within their expiration date.
If the supermarkets didn’t want them, they were all to be sold on the official online store. They were sold at cost price with nationwide free shipping. The live streams online had been continuous for the past few days.
Lin’s snacks were still delicious and had a good market. This time, selling at cost price, people were very supportive and bought quite a lot.
After all, there had already been news online about Lin’s bankruptcy and liquidation. It was estimated that after this purchase, they wouldn’t be available next time.
Subsequently, Lin Yan asked Wang Yang to move the factory to a county town in a neighboring province that was primarily agricultural. The cost was cheaper, and transportation was also convenient.
While the new factory was being built, Lin Yan visited her parents in the hospital again. At the same time, she told them about her decision.
When Lin’s father learned that his daughter had repaid the debt and had not sold their company, he immediately felt half-recovered. He kept saying he wanted to be discharged from the hospital to help her.
“Dad, your most important thing now is to recuperate. Once you’re fully recovered, you can go directly to Xi County.”
“Everything there is new. The government welcomes us to set up a factory, so they have given us many preferential policies.”
“Dad, rising from the ashes requires a lot of energy. You should recuperate your health first, so you can dedicate yourself to work.”
Lin Yan persuaded her father. For Xi County, Lin’s Food was their hope for poverty alleviation and wealth creation, so they would definitely support Lin’s wholeheartedly.
With the government’s support, even if Yang Meng’s suitors extended their reach as far as possible, they wouldn’t dare to target Lin’s so brazenly as they did last time.
“Alright, Dad will listen to Yan Yan.” Lin’s father’s idea of being discharged from the hospital was dispelled.
“It’s just that if we leave, Yan Yan, you’ll be alone…” Lin’s mother looked at her daughter with worry.
She couldn’t help much. Now, all of this was on her daughter’s shoulders. She was only in her twenties! She truly felt heartbroken for her.
“Mom, I can do it. And I must stay here, otherwise, if they realize something is wrong, they will definitely make another move.”
Lin Yan understood her mother’s good intentions, but she really couldn’t leave. If she left, it would be difficult for the Lin family to make a comeback.
“Alas, these damnable people! Which powerful figure has our Lin family offended to be treated so ruthlessly!”
Lin’s mother’s expression was filled with resentment. Their Lin family was a family that accumulated good deeds and always did charity. Whom could they have offended to be targeted like this by someone?
“Mom, it’s okay. We will definitely rise again. As long as our family works together, we can definitely be better than before.”
Lin Yan held her mother’s hand, her tone firm. Although she was comforting her mother, it was also the truth.
“Yan Yan is right. As long as our family is together and works towards the same goal, we will definitely be more successful than before!” Lin’s father also persuaded his wife.
“So, Lao Lin, you must get well quickly too.” Lin’s mother looked at her husband, smiling but with tears in her eyes.
“I will recover as soon as possible. I still need to support you two!”
Seeing her father regain his spirit, Lin Yan couldn’t help but smile. Her father’s illness wasn’t serious; it was just that the series of blows had been too much for him to bear.
Now that there was hope, he should recover quickly.
Fang Zhou entered this suite again because she had sensed something was amiss.
Although her boss had not paid attention to Lin Yan’s learning progress, she couldn’t afford to ignore it. After all, her boss had entrusted this task to her.
She couldn’t wait until her boss remembered to ask her and she had nothing to report.
However, after carefully questioning several teachers, she received completely different feedback.
The teachers for deportment and etiquette said that Lin Yan did not need to learn these things. She knew this clearly, as she had seen the profile of this Miss Lin.
She came from a wealthy background with excellent upbringing. She also had some talent in the arts. She had studied piano and ballet, and had performed on world-class stages.
But the feedback from the acting teacher was that she was not good, and almost had no talent for acting.
So, she came today to check the situation. Moreover, as all the expenses here were paid from Mr. Zhao’s private account, which she was responsible for.
She noticed that Miss Lin had previously transferred the money from the card in one lump sum, but had transferred it back not long after. She had not touched this money since.
Therefore, she came to visit today to see how Miss Lin had been recently.
“Miss Lin, we meet again!” Fang Zhou greeted Lin Yan after entering.
As she looked at Lin Yan, who came out to meet her, she felt somewhat strange. She sensed a change in the person before her, but couldn’t pinpoint where.
However, Fang Zhou didn’t think much of it, assuming it might be because Lin’s father’s health had improved slightly, leading to Lin Yan’s more relaxed mood.
“Assistant Fang, it’s been a while. May I know why you’re here this time?” Lin Yan poured Fang Zhou a glass of water and placed it in front of her.
“The boss has been a bit busy lately and hasn’t had time to come over, so I came on his behalf to check on you.”
Fang Zhou found it difficult to say that she was here to supervise, so she could only use her boss as a shield.
“It seems Assistant Fang is here to check on my learning progress, right?” Lin Yan teased indifferently.
A hint of embarrassment appeared on Fang Zhou’s face, but she concealed it well.
However, she also discovered the source of the change in the person before her.
She had become confident, not a feigned confidence, but a confidence that emanated from within.
It was the confidence of someone in a superior position, who had great faith in their own abilities.
She didn’t believe this was a result of imitation. To put it bluntly, even Miss Yang Meng did not possess such a demeanor.
Miss Yang Meng also had a radiant confidence, but that confidence was somewhat excessive. Sometimes, her confidence bordered on arrogance.
Because the boss was infatuated with Miss Yang Meng, she had studied Miss Yang Meng in detail.
She discovered that Miss Yang Meng sometimes displayed a condescending air of being the only one awake amidst a sea of drunkards, and her attitude towards others was somewhat distant.
This was also why the boss chose Miss Lin Yan as a substitute.
However, Miss Lin Yan today surprised her. After seeing her, the behaviors of Miss Yang Meng made sense, and the peculiar points she had previously noticed were now explained.
“Miss Lin, please don’t be angry. After all, ‘he who eats the king’s rations must serve the king, and bear the king’s worries.’”
“Then, Assistant Fang, would you be interested in working for me?”