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Chapter 169 Taking Action and Hitting People
Ma Xiaomin didn't know what Hu Zhibin had gone to do; Ji Sisi only said that he had gone on a business trip.

"Oops, I forgot my razor. Does this look messy?"

These days, Hu Zhibin is so busy that he doesn't even have time to look in the mirror; the moment he opens his eyes, he's out running business.

Ma Xiaomin shook her head, "Not sloppy, just looks like someone who fled famine."

"Xiaomin, what you're saying..." Hu Zhibin raised his hand to stroke his beard, and couldn't help but wonder, is he really that slovenly?

"How was the trip?" Ji Sisi asked him about his business in Gu County.

Hu Zhibin looked utterly defeated, sat down, and let out a long sigh.

"It's really hard to open up other markets. My throat is almost hoarse from talking these past two days, and only two companies have responded to me, each ordering thirty jin, for a total of sixty jin this time."

Disappointment showed in Hu Zhibin's eyes as he began to complain, telling Ji Sisi how he went from being full of confidence on the first day to returning feeling disheartened.

"Sis, why do you think that is? Our beef jerky tastes pretty good, why won't you try it?"

Hu Zhibin rubbed his face and sighed repeatedly.

"It's not that people are willing to try something just because it tastes good. When doing business, you have to consider all kinds of risks. Beef jerky has high costs, and you're from out of town. Why should anyone trust you?"

On the way back, Hu Zhibin also thought of this.

"I still want to try again." Hu Zhibin didn't want to give up easily. "After this batch of goods is shipped, I'll stay for two more days to see how things go."

"Make sure you have everything arranged before you leave. Take a short rest and then check on your subordinates' work. Report back to me tomorrow."

After finishing her work, Ji Sisi also prepared to go out and take a look at the excavators of this era.

"If someone doesn't want to work or is not suitable, they will be compensated with 50 cents a day."

Hu Zhibin was puzzled, "Wasn't it said that if they didn't meet the requirements, they should leave? Why?"

“If we don’t say it this way, wouldn’t everyone want to come in and try it out? We need to let them know from the beginning that this job is not easy, and that there’s no way to just coast along here.”

Ji Sisi closed the ledger. "Alright, you can rest now. See if you want to go back after asking all the questions, or if you want to find out and report back to me the next morning."

Considering that Hu Zhibin hadn't had a proper rest for two or three days, Ji Sisi gave him a half-day off.
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The main hospital in the capital.

"Boss, you really don't know how to be gentle with women at all. You embarrassed Comrade Bai in front of so many people."

Lin Peifeng followed behind Qi Yan, carrying a tray.

"In my eyes, only your sister-in-law is a gem. Other women are reserved for you to cherish and pamper. Why didn't you come out to be a hero and save the beauty when you were watching the commotion yesterday?"

Qi Yan found an empty seat and sat down, retorting without holding back.

Lin Peifeng pursed his lips, "That's not how it works. I just heard that Comrade Bai cried all night and his eyes were swollen when he came to the hospital today. Now everyone at the main hospital is saying that you're bullying one of their own."

"One of our own? That's interesting." Qi Yan smiled, shaking his head inwardly with a sigh. "No wonder there are a few stupid ones who can even get the most basic data wrong. They're too busy meddling in other people's business."

Lan Gang, who happened to be passing by, overheard this.

"Qi Yan, what do you mean?"

bang-

Someone deliberately smashed their plate and chopsticks on the ground to make a noise and attract the attention of everyone in the cafeteria.

The man walked up to Qi Yan and Lin Peifeng and said, "Go apologize to Comrade Bai, otherwise this matter will never be over."

The others all turned to look at him. "You like her?" Qi Yan picked up his chopsticks again.

The man was speechless when asked this question. "What nonsense are you talking about? We graduated from the same university and were taught by the same teacher. We are like senior and junior classmates. I just can't stand seeing you bully a female comrade like this."

Qi Yan asked, "Then tell me, how did I bully her?"

"You humiliated her in front of so many people, isn't that bullying? Everyone saw you make her cry yesterday, are you trying to deny it to the death?"

“When did telling the truth become a humiliation? Is there a problem with me being married and wanting to keep my distance from unmarried women? My family member, I said I wouldn't see her, but she took it upon herself to see her, and afterwards she lectured me.”

The surrounding crowd was in an uproar; no one had expected the truth to be like this.

"Not only that, she also humiliated my lover. I am indifferent to other things, but I cannot tolerate others talking about my lover, no matter who it is."

Lin Peifeng then understood why his usually good-tempered and polite boss would show Bai Lijuan no respect in front of so many people.

Bai Lijuan is just asking for trouble!

"I knew it. Our Director Qi usually has a good temper. It turns out that it was your Comrade Bai who was disrespectful first. Saying a few words to him is too lenient."

The man was speechless. "Why should what you say be true?"

"Just because you want to hear it doesn't mean it's all fake, Lan Gang. You're not actually pretending to want justice, but really just want to vent your anger for Comrade Bai, are you?"

Lan Gang glanced at Lin Peifeng, then pointed at Qi Yan, his face turning red with anger.

Qi Yan stood up, a full head taller than the man. He looked down at Lan Gang with a contemptuous tone.

"It's good that you value relationships, but if you place too much importance on another woman, be careful not to get yourself into trouble. The hospital takes personal conduct very seriously."

“I would proactively request to change offices with my supervisor. I’m genuinely worried that sharing a space with someone like you will lead to my intellectual decline.”

After this commotion, Qi Yan lost his appetite and left with Lin Peifeng, carrying his plate.

Enraged, the man lunged forward, ready to throw a punch. "Qi Yan, what nonsense are you spouting? I even have a child! You two did something wrong and you're still making baseless accusations!"

Qi Yan took a half step back to dodge the fist, then grabbed the man's wrist and pulled him back forcefully.

The man was thrown a meter away by Qi Yan's force, and he became furious.

"You dare to lay a hand on someone?"

"Everyone present saw who started it; I was just retaliating in self-defense."

Qi Yan didn't even glance at the person on the ground before carrying the plate away.

Lin Peifeng was embarrassed. "Boss, what bad things did Bai Lijuan say about my sister-in-law that made you so angry? If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have spoken up for her just now."

Lin Peifeng is now filled with regret.

"You're usually so talkative, why did it take you so long to finally utter a sound?"

Lin Peifeng chased after him, explaining, "I also spoke up for my sister-in-law, and I didn't know the truth either. If you had told me earlier, I might have gone after Lan Gang and started yelling at him!"

"And what you just said was really offensive. It's no different from indirectly calling him stupid."

"The difference is that I didn't openly curse him. After finishing my meal, I went back to my office and went to see Lao Gu."

Lin Peifeng stood there watching Qi Yan's figure gradually disappear into the distance. Lan Gang had really kicked a hornet's nest. Of all people to mess with, he had to mess with someone who was both well-connected and intelligent, someone who could crush him in every way.

"It's true what they say, there are all sorts of birds in a big forest. It's still more comfortable here."