The crisis faced by Xinlan Group and Jiang Han has become a hot topic among many entrepreneurs in Canghai City.

Gu Songbai and his family were having dinner, his wife Fang Liping couldn’t help but say, “ The situation of Xinlan Group and Jiang Han is said to be very bad?”

“It’s very bad. I saw some videos online where some people went to the company and carried wreaths.” Gu Shiyi said while eating.

“I don’t understand.” Fang Liping put down his chopsticks. “Just because of a video, it caused such a big fuss? These people didn’t say a word about the vicious incidents of murder and arson.”

Gu Songbai said, “There is too much hostility among people on the Internet right now, and there are also some people who just want to watch the fun and stir up trouble. Once the emotions are stirred up, the brainless people will rush forward.”

Fang Liping looked at his daughter, “ Shiyi , as a young person, what do you think?”

“What aspect are you asking about? Are you asking about my opinion on Internet issues or my opinion on Jiang Han personally?” Gu Shiyi replied.

“What do you think of Jiang Han?” Whatever those people on the Internet say and curse has nothing to do with the Gu family. But Jiang Han is one of their candidates for the future son-in-law, and his character is the most important.

Gu Shiyi glanced at his parents and asked, “Do you think that with the relationship between Jiang Han and Uncle Jiang, this matter can’t be suppressed?”

Gu Songbai and his wife were surprised. “Are you saying that Jiang Han did not take any corresponding measures and let the public opinion ferment?”

Fang Liping was particularly puzzled, “No, what is he after? Xinlan Group’s reputation is in tatters now, and the goods can’t be sold. Even if he can’t do anything, Lao Jiang can’t just sit there and wait for death, right?”

Gu Shiyi smiled faintly, “Only he knows what he wants.”

Fang Liping looked at his daughter’s expression and suddenly thought of something. He asked with some worry, “Could it be that he is difficult to deal with?”

“I didn’t say anything.” Gu Shiyi stopped laughing and continued eating.

Gu Songbai analyzed, “ The biggest beneficiary of Xinlan Group’s reputation collapse is the Cheng family. The Cheng family has been doing well recently, and their performance has been rising steadily. I think he must have been behind the scenes to help fuel the flames.”

Gu Shiyi pursed her lips, “Dad, Jiang Han’s former assistant now works at Meisi Group. I heard he’s in charge of sales and brand operations management.”

“Assistant?” Fang Liping felt a little uneasy, “It was before...”

Gu Songbai frowned, “So what? If he doesn’t suppress it, will he be playing with the future and fate of the entire enterprise?”

Gu Shiyi put down her bowl and chopsticks and asked her parents seriously, “If Jiang Han marries me, but his heart is on another woman, are you willing?”

“For men, feelings are just the icing on the cake. What’s most important is interests.” Gu Songbai said in a tone that only men can understand.

Gu Shiyi said, “Men and women feel differently. Women value feelings more.” Then he stood up and walked out.

Fang Liping called her, “Where are you going?”

Gu Shiyi said without turning around, “I’m going out for a walk.”

When she got to the basement, she called Jiang Han, “Where are you?”

“I’m still in the company.” Jiang Han said hoarsely. He had smoked a lot of cigarettes, the ashtray was full of cigarette butts, and the saliva in his mouth was more bitter than Chinese medicine.

Gu Shiyi hung up the phone and drove to the Xinlan Group office building.

The security guard on duty in the lobby on the first floor stopped her and said, “Madam, our office is closed and no one is allowed in at this time.”

“ Mr. Jiang is still in the office. I came to see him.” Gu Shiyi replied.

The security guard said, “Please wait a moment. I will ask Mr. Jiang.”

When I called Jiang Han’s office and heard that Gu Shiyi had arrived, he said, “Let her come up.”

Gu Shiyi took the elevator up to the president’s office on the 16th floor. Jiang Han had already opened the window, but the smell of smoke in the room was still so strong that she coughed twice.

“What do you want to talk to me about?” Jiang Han asked first.

“Can’t I come to you if nothing happens?” Gu Shiyi sat down opposite him, staring at him.

Jiang Han wanted to light a cigarette again, but considering that there was a lady around, he put the lighter down and said, “I’m not in a good condition to meet guests now.”

“I saw the video online, but it doesn’t prove anything. Why don’t you defend yourself? Why do you let netizens scold you?” she questioned Jiang Han.

Jiang Han lowered his head, “I think it’s meaningless.”

“Is it really meaningless?” Gu Shiyi sneered, “ Xinlan Group suffered such a huge loss, and it is meaningless?”

Jiang Han didn’t say anything.

“That video was released by Xu Yan, right?”

Jiang Han looked up, eyes wide, “How did you know?”

“If that video was posted by someone else, he would have been seriously injured if not dead by now, right? If you think about it, you will know what is going on.” Gu Shiyi said with a hint of loneliness on his face.

“I was indeed outside the house at the time. If I had made excuses, I don’t know what she would do next,” Jiang Han explained.

Gu Shiyi shook his head, “I don’t believe you and Uncle Jiang can’t suppress it. In fact, you still have feelings for Xu Yan, right?”

Jiang Han disagreed, “Do you know why Xu Yan posted this video?”

Before she could ask why, he said in a vicious tone, “Because my father and I went to humiliate her one after another.”

Gu Shiyi didn’t expect it to be like this. She leaned back and said in disbelief, “How could it be like this?”

“I’m not sure what else she has. She worked as an assistant forensic doctor for three years and has some occupational diseases. If she has any recordings, our entire Xinlan Group will be doomed,” said Jiang Han.

Gu Shiyi hesitated, “Will she really do that?”

Jiang Han’s eyes were confused. “I am still the same Jiang Han, but she is no longer the same Xu Yan.”

Gu Shiyi was relieved. “If you can’t turn the situation around now, you should take a break, gather your strength, and save the image of Xinlan Group.”

Jiang Han couldn’t suppress his restlessness. He lit the cigarette between his fingers, took a deep puff and said, “How else can we save it? We can spend money on charity.”

Gu Shiyi comforted him, “Running a business requires going through many ups and downs.”

Jiang Han curled his lips, “I know.”

Two days later, the incident calmed down a little, and an announcement was made on the official website of Xinlan Group that the company would donate 5 million to support children in poor areas to go to school.

Netizens are not buying it. The remedy is only made after the fact, which is obviously an attempt to divert the conflict and avoid taxes.

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As the end of the year approaches, it is the peak period for shipments. In addition, Xinlan Group’s reputation has collapsed, Meisi Group’s sales volume remains high, and the logistics department is short-staffed, so the office has to take turns to provide support.

There was no specific work plan for Xu Yan’s position at the moment, so she spent a week packing there. By the time she got off work, her hands were so tired that she could hardly lift them.

On Friday, Cheng Ji came to her and handed her an invitation letter, “This is a symposium for young entrepreneurs held by the Federation of Industry and Commerce . You should go.”

Xu Yan took it, looked at it and returned it to him, “Why would I go there? I’m not an entrepreneur.”

Cheng Ji said, “When you go out now, you will represent the corporate image of our Meisi Group, and no one will say anything.”

“You can’t go yourself? If you can’t go, you can always ask Vice President Cheng to go.”

“I am going to attend an economic forum, which was scheduled a long time ago. Important leaders from Canghai City and the province are here, so Cheng Xu can’t go.” Cheng Ji said.

Xu Yan took another look at the invitation letter. “Are there any precautions when going there?”

Cheng Ji laughed, “The symposium is just for eating and drinking.”

“Then I can still go.”

Cheng Ji looked at her and said, “Well, just dress up a little, but don’t be too formal. You will definitely be the most eye-catching person at the symposium.”

Xu Yan joked, “Well, it’s a good opportunity to investigate the young talents in Canghai City and find one to marry and become a boss lady.”

“You can examine this one carefully.” Cheng Ji smiled, his eyes full of doting.

“A rabbit doesn’t eat grass near its burrow.” said Xu Yan.

The symposium was scheduled to start at 3pm, and dinner would be arranged after the chat, and there would be other entertainment activities after dinner. Looking at the process, Xu Yan suddenly understood that such a boring symposium would probably be something that Cheng Xu would not want to attend even if he was scratching his toes at home.

Drinking is inevitable during the meal, so Cheng Ji asked her not to drive and arranged for a driver to pick her up.

The symposium was held in a hotel affiliated with the Federation of Industry and Commerce. The weather was not very good that day. It was cloudy from morning to afternoon.

Xu Yan wore a pair of denim pencil pants, a gray cashmere jacket, and put on some light makeup before going out.

When they arrived at the place, she asked the driver to go back first and come to pick her up after the event was over.

After signing in, the etiquette lady took her into the venue, where a large circle had been formed with tables and a company nameplate was placed in front of each seat.

Xu Yan sat down at the seat of “ Meisi Group Biology”, he received several inquiring glances from different directions.

She nodded and smiled politely, her eyes scanning the name tags on the table. Some of the companies that came were known to her, while others she had never heard of.

Her eyes stayed on “ Xinlan Group” for two seconds, then moved to another place. She had forgotten that Xinlan Group would also receive an invitation. However, the seat was still empty, and she didn’t know which executive would come.

About ten minutes later, a person dressed as a secretary walked in from outside, first went to the main seat to take a look at the attendance, then adjusted the microphone and said, “Most of the company representatives have arrived, so let’s get started.”

After saying that, he strode out, and a while later he led a middle-aged man who looked like the chairman in. The secretary shouted, “Let’s welcome Chairman Guo to take his seat with warm applause.”

Xu Yan followed the crowd in clapping, but after a few claps, she stopped because she saw two people following Chairman Guo, one of whom she didn’t recognize, and the other was Jiang Han.

Jiang Han unexpectedly stopped when he saw Xu Yan, and his expression was a little stiff. But he quickly adjusted himself and sat down in his seat, and the person with him sat next to him in the “Minghai Manufacturing”.

The person sent by Minghai Manufacturing was Sima Ye. He glanced at Xu Yan and whispered to Jiang Han, “Is that the new sales consultant of Meisi Group?”

Jiang Han nodded expressionlessly.

“She’s so pretty and capable, it’s understandable if Cheng Ji is attracted to her,” Sima Ye said.

Jiang Han glanced at him and asked, “Do you want to try?”

Sima Ye said happily, “I can invite her to dance with me tonight.”