manynovel Chapter 1135 - 1137
Chapter 1135 - 1137
"Ah, that makes you look young." Gong Ruini looked at Zhao Xuran, who seemed a bit weathered, and she really wanted to shake him awake.
Yes, older men have their charm, but at least their skin shouldn’t look bad, right?
"What’s wrong with looking young?" Zhao Xuran remembered those seasoned people who already disliked his youthful appearance.
The reason they don’t listen to him is that they think he appears too young.
"I think I should be more mature." If Ni Zi didn’t dislike him growing a beard, his parents wouldn’t agree either.
So, he could only use facial expressions to suppress them, even though Zhao Xuran usually kept a long face, he didn’t like doing it all the time.
A man seeks maturity either for a woman or for career ambitions.
In the former case, Gong Ruini had already expressed several times that she liked younger-looking men, but unfortunately, Zhao Xuran was still set in his decision, indicating that the issue was with his career.
Did the partnership encounter problems? Gong Ruini thought for a long time but still couldn’t figure it out.
Could it be some stubborn old timers at the factory? Although Zhao Xuran hadn’t complained, Gong Tao had mentioned it once.
That time, Gong Tao just casually brought it up, and as Gong Ruini was about to ask, he shifted the topic.
Gong Ruini didn’t pursue the matter, considering Zhao Gang is the major shareholder and manages the factory, if they voice their opinions, could it be dissatisfaction towards Zhao Gang?
Unexpectedly, even Zhao Xuran, son of the boss, would be bullied by those people.
"Do they not recognize you as the boss’s successor?" Gong Ruini could only express her admiration for them.
"They really take themselves too seriously."
"Even in a state-owned enterprise, where they claim to be the masters of the company, aren’t they subordinated to the leaders?"
Gong Ruini wouldn’t pamper these people, "Since they’re not behaving, why don’t you reassign them?"
"Let them know who owns the company."
Zhao Xuran smiled wryly, "My dad feels that they have been with him since the factory’s beginning. It’s fair to say that today’s success of the company is inseparable from their early contributions."
Zhao Xuran wasn’t foolish; of course, he would complain to Zhao Gang about this situation, but without support from the old man, what could he do?
Well, Gong Ruini was also helpless; she couldn’t incite Zhao Xuran to quarrel with Zhao Gang, could she?
Even if it’s for the good of the factory, if the matter reaches Zhao Gang and his wife, how would they think?
Would they believe Gong Ruini suggested this to seize control of the factory?
"Actually, I thought if they made a mistake, my dad wouldn’t protect them." Zhao Xuran understood why Zhao Gang was so insistent.
There are too many people with negative perceptions of bosses, and without evidence of employee misconduct, firing workers could tarnish reputation.
Unless there’s evidence proving they did something against the factory’s interests.
Upon hearing Zhao Xuran’s explanation, "You wouldn’t mention this if you weren’t confident." If he wasn’t certain, Zhao Xuran definitely wouldn’t stir up trouble.
"Since the trouble is stirred, let’s make it big, there’s no need to pity them." Gong Ruini worried that someone might eventually stand up to help them.
If they indeed committed a big mistake, they should be dealt with thoroughly.
"If they have urgent family matters and desperately need money, you could discuss with them, but don’t pay them such generous wages anymore." If there’s a valid reason, it can be forgiven to some extent.
Actually, if possible, Gong Ruini would prefer not to act this way, but considering the other’s plight, one can’t be a heartless boss.
"I understand." Zhao Xuran nodded, "If in a few days Dad asks you about this, just say you don’t know."
"If my dad asks you how to handle it, also say you don’t know." Zhao Xuran instructed again.
This matter is entirely his operation, and it has nothing to do with Gong Ruini. To prevent his angry father from taking it out on Gong Ruini, he must manage it so that it doesn’t involve her.
Saying "don’t know"? Isn’t this deceptive? It’s not just Zhao Gang, even the twins might not believe it.
It might leave a bad impression instead.
Is it really like this? Zhao Xuran thought about his usual behavior, and it indeed seemed this way. In light of this, he sighed, "Then I’ll have to drag you into this."
"You’ll have to treat me to something delicious, let’s have western cuisine, just the two of us." She’s busy, and Zhao Xuran is busy too.
They originally agreed that no matter how busy they are, they would go on a date once a month, just the two of them.
They’d go out for a meal, stroll, and watch a movie, in short, not talk business and just relax for a day.
Gong Ruini couldn’t even remember the last time they went out, alas, this plan was executed for not long, and the man has already forgotten, can you still trust a man’s words?
Ah ah ah ah, Zhao Xuran calculated, he really had broken the agreement, though his wife merely mentioned it casually with indifference, could he just let it go like this?
Of course not, "Ni Zi, once this is resolved, let’s go soak in a hot spring."
Soak in a hot spring, recalling seeing Ni Zi in a bikini last time, Zhao Xuran felt a rush of warmth.
Alas, how long before Ni Zi graduates? Zhao Xuran was anxious.
Friends say he gets to see his wife every day, even if he’s busy with work, it doesn’t matter; his wife is understanding in every way.
But why don’t they consider that he sees his wife every day? He merely holds her hand and shares a kiss, but as for other matters, he can’t make any moves.
With so many watching eyes, Zhao Xuran doesn’t know how many cold showers he’s taken.
But in order to marry his wife smoothly, Zhao Xuran declared such discomforts are bearable.
Go soaking in a hot spring; without mentioning it, Gong Ruini could endure, but upon mentioning it, alas, "During winter break, we’ll go enjoy ourselves first."
It’s expected that the family is also thinking of going, and it’s a good opportunity for them, the hosts, to visit when the Hot Spring Villa isn’t at its busiest.
Otherwise, once business picks up before the new year, even their private yard will constantly be disturbed by various guests and eventually rented out.
Alas, during the winter break, if it were during class, they could opt for a day when Ni Zi has no class early the next morning, go a day earlier, and leisurely return the next day.
Even if the kids want to tag along, they wouldn’t dare to skip class.
But during the winter break, there’s really no way to restrain them, and at this time, Zhao Xuran feels all kinds of frustrations about having so many.
More importantly, there are too many tactless people, making him grind his teeth, yet he can only say it’s fine.
No way, he needs to negotiate, it can’t be excessive, right?
At most, he could let them set conditions, but ultimately can’t let his long-planned vacation plans be canceled just like that.