"President Jiang, there’s an issue at the food factory!"
Jiang Cheng’s gaze grew slightly cold as she sat down with the phone, her voice steady and powerful.
"Director Lu, panic solves nothing. Speak."
On the other end, Director Lu took a deep breath after hearing Jiang Cheng’s voice.
"I’m not panicking... sigh... here’s the situation."
"The raw materials we’re normally supplied with were scheduled for delivery today, but they didn’t show. I called and found out they’d been bought off in large quantities at a high price. The materials in our warehouse will only last a month."
"But our order volume is lined up until after the new year. If we don’t deliver on time, we’ll lose money."
Director Lu’s words carried a hint of ruthlessness as he said, "It’s clear that someone’s targeting us on purpose. They’re envious of our profits."
Jiang Cheng knew Director Lu was right, but another reason for such bold moves could be the injection of capital from someone at the back.
"Director Lu, first have our sales team go out and investigate who’s acquiring the raw materials. Also, distribute the list of lacking materials to every sales and purchasing person we have. Spread the net wide; I don’t believe they can buy up all the raw materials in the entire country."
"Furthermore, have the legal team get involved. We didn’t put so much effort into drafting those contracts for nothing."
"If they’re daring enough to not deliver, then let them pay up!"
"Alright! I’ll get on it right away."
Director Lu hung up the phone and immediately sprang into action.
Jiang Cheng also hung up, believing that Chase’s advance troops had arrived.
Chase couldn’t just set up a whole new production line, but they could invest in any company in Hua Xia.
"What can I do?"
Shen Que leaned in, asking with concern.
Jiang Cheng thought for a moment and realized there was something.
"Have any of your repair experts been to the food factory?"
"I’m not sure, I’ll go check."
Jiang Cheng nodded, grasping Shen Que’s hand, "Alright, don’t worry. I’m prepared."
"I’m not worried. You go ahead, I’ve got your back."
Shen Que bowed down and left a kiss on her forehead before hurrying back to the mechanical plant.
Jiang Cheng didn’t leave but sat in the chair, tapping her finger on the table, her mind constantly working.
At that moment, Grandma Shen entered. Seeing Jiang Cheng’s serious expression, she silently went out to prepare a bowl of sweet water and returned once it was cooled.
"Auntie."
Jiang Cheng looked up with a smile, and Grandma Shen also showed a kind smile as she set down the sweet water.
"Have a sip; life is sweet, and you can get through any hurdle."
Jiang Cheng obediently picked up the sweet water, took a big sip, and remarked, "Sweet!"
"Isn’t it?!"
Auntie sat next to Jiang Cheng and said, "Jiang Cheng, I don’t know business, nor the great principles, but I know you should handle things according to your abilities. You are a capable person."
"Capable people should do great things. If you don’t and I don’t, ordinary people won’t have a good life."
Grandma Shen’s wrinkled hand patted the back of Jiang Cheng’s hand, using the wisdom and calmness given by age to slowly soothe Jiang Cheng’s heart.
Jiang Cheng wasn’t the least bit impatient; she loved listening to Grandma Shen talk.
Her words were like the most ordinary cabbage and radish, eventually turning into a warm pot of porridge that nourished people.
Grandma Shen didn’t stay long; she only came because she saw Shen Que leave in a rush.
After Grandma Shen left, Jiang Cheng also went out.


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