Chapter 1279 - 1281
Lying, no bonus after completing the task?
Gong Ruini was shocked, how could this happen, "Didn’t we sign an agreement?"
Gong Ruini remembered that they signed the agreement to prevent the leadership from reneging on their promise and not wanting to give the money.
Gong Ruini recalled asking Gong Ruwen if the task was completed, and he said it was. Gong Ruini even congratulated him, saying the reward would be used to treat everyone to dinner once the task was done.
Gong Ruini remembered that dinner was rather sumptuous, and she didn’t expect it to be her elder brother’s money.
No way, even the subordinates’ bonuses were paid by him, "Elder Brother, you’re too foolish."
"How could someone like that be a leader, in the future..." You say a leader can ignore previously signed agreements as if they don’t matter; such a person lacks any contract spirit.
"Elder Brother, you should resign early. Otherwise, you’re carrying the blame." Gong Ruini didn’t want to call Gong Ruwen foolish.
"Your brother is foolish," Gong Ruini didn’t say, but Chu Ling couldn’t hold back, "I told him this should be brought up with the leadership; they can refuse to pay or recognize the agreement, but there’s no need to pay the subordinates."
"By giving them money, they only assume it’s the factory’s bonus, not from your brother."
Oh no, giving them money, but without earning a good reputation from it. Gong Ruini really doesn’t know how to address it with Gong Ruwen.
No, there’s no need to talk about it; it should be a few sudden knocks to wake Elder Brother’s brain up.
"I, I." Gong Ruwen wanted to explain himself, but he didn’t know how.
"Go to the leadership tomorrow; don’t hold back. They signed the agreement, so they should follow through with it. If they don’t, make them sign an IOU." Gong Tao isn’t without money and knows Gong Ruwen has money; otherwise, he wouldn’t have rashly given money without discussing it with the family.
But things shouldn’t be said this way; having money doesn’t justify cutting subordinates’ pay.
"Did your subordinates give you receipts when you paid them bonuses?" Zhao Xuran understood why Gong Ruwen did this — he wanted to prevent the team he painstakingly built from disbanding.
The idea is decent, but his leader precisely took advantage of his willingness to do so, daring to pull off such shameless acts.
"A crying child gets milk." Sometimes, Elder Brother is too honest, if he’d made a fuss, those people wouldn’t dare pull off such shameful acts.
"I gave them money, they all signed receipts for me."
"Some received more money, and I dealt with that directly through the bank." Gong Ruwen is a good person, but that doesn’t mean he handles things carelessly.
Having receipts relieved those present.
"I’ll go with you tomorrow." Chu Ling knew her boyfriend was thin-skinned, easy to be swayed by a few kind words and grand illusions.
"Follow my lead when the time comes." Chu Ling was more concerned about Gong Ruwen softening first.
Gong Ruwen isn’t foolish, "Before, I didn’t care, didn’t rush to demand it. I thought I’d be paid once the factory’s benefits improved."
"Now that I’m leaving, why should I care?"
"If I don’t take the money, they won’t appreciate me; they’ll just think I am a fool."
Thankfully, Elder Brother didn’t disregard their advice too much.
"Sister-in-law, should I go tomorrow?" Gong Ruini worried Chu Ling would step in to handle the money, and if word of this spread, people would speculate.
Chu Ling waved her hand, "No problem, with just me and your brother it’s okay."
"More people might not be better." Chu Ling knew if word got around, it would stir discussions in the family, but does she care?
"They’ll talk, worrying that once Rui Wen prospers, the Chu Family will offer considerable help; my cousin is getting married at the end of the year." Chu Ling previously cared little about such things.
Though Gong Ruwen is in public service, he is capable; he never thought to rely heavily on the Chu Family’s assistance.
Gong Ruini was stunned; she had previously believed the Chu Family would provide various supports in the ointment business, as with the past, but now things seemed so different.
Gong Ruini’s confusion stemmed from this point, but now she understood: previously, there was no change because it benefitted the Chu Family or the newly affiliated in-law.
It’s also to declare the Chu Family’s presence; it’s quite the strategy.
If Chu Ling weren’t present, Gong Ruini might have erupted; the change was too extreme.
Gong Ruwen’s development involves the Chu Family’s resources, aside from being titled as their future son-in-law, what other benefits?
Is the assistance from the Chu Family small? Are the annual military tributes insufficient?
Gong Ruini glanced at Zhao Xuran; if the Chu Family’s changes are significant, they shouldn’t blame others for changing too.
Zhao Xuran was equally fired up; they cooperated earnestly, but the Chu Family had such plans, thinking changes weren’t necessary, assuming everyone remains agreeable.
Chu Ling hadn’t anticipated it would turn this way; denying sadness wouldn’t be true. She could ignore snide comments, as fact would eventually show Gong Ruwen doesn’t rely greatly on the Chu Family.
"I’ve thought about it; after graduation, I don’t wish to enter the system — I want to pursue education." Initially, Chu Ling aimed for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leading her to study foreign languages.
Why bother with the Ministry now? "To avoid them thinking I’m snatching resources."
If they’re eager to snatch limited resources, let them; she plans to leave the system entirely.
Not entering the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Gong Ruwen opposed first, "No way, isn’t the Ministry your dream?"
Though she hadn’t graduated, Gong Ruwen always heard Chu Ling’s aspirations for the Ministry, and now she’s abandoning them — this isn’t her genuine intention.
"Whether it’s my dream doesn’t matter, what matters is finding happiness."
"Following Ni Zi these days, I’ve learned a lot."
"I wanted the Ministry for the spokesperson’s impressive stance, but who knows how long to reach that position; it’d be better to fulfill another idea."
Wow — just for wanting the Ministry through this reason, Gong Ruini was stunned, expecting Chu Ling to aspire as a diplomat, contributing to China’s diplomacy.
"This reason is truly unexpected." Without Chu Ling mentioning it, it would have never crossed minds.
Chu Ling laughed, "Yes, I feel the reason is somewhat weak, so whenever asked why I want the Ministry, I never share the reason."
Disclosing the reason, Chu Ling guarantees numerous ridicules.
"I find the reason valid, diplomacy is vital, but a spokesperson embodies national demeanor excellently." The Ministry’s spokesperson represents the nation’s face.
Chu Ling’s eyes widened; she knew Ni Zi would understand — see, how pleasant Ni Zi’s words were, "I knew Ni Zi would get me."