Chapter 2528 - 2464: Actually a Sneak Attack

As Meng Xinian’s mocking voice drifted back from outside, Ding Haijing suddenly leaped up like a carp flipping in the water, his temples throbbing.

"Meng Xinian! You, a respectable Great Officer, actually launched a sneak attack!"

How could he have known that even when Meng Xinian was holding Chiang Xiao’s hand, he would attack by surprise?

Meng Xinian snorted, "Who told you that being an Officer means you can’t launch a sneak attack? Ding Haijing, I didn’t know you were so naive. Also, I’m a bit concerned about your alertness."

Ding Haijing gnashed his teeth.

What’s wrong with his alertness?

His alertness was always for other people; he never guarded against him!

Trusting Meng Xinian, was that his mistake?

No doubt about it, Wei Yixi had once told him that those who didn’t know Meng Xinian well might find him cold, serious, and stern, his methods ruthless. But in reality, the man had a rogue and ruffian streak deep down.

Now he had truly witnessed it for himself.

Chiang Xiao struggled to hold back her laughter. Seeing Ding Haijing’s face turn black with anger, she ultimately couldn’t hold it in and burst into laughter.

Ding Haijing shot her a disgruntled glance.

"I’m telling you, Officer Meng, I will get my revenge. One day, I’ll make you fall down too."

"Then you better hope that when you’re seventy or eighty, your limbs are still nimble." Meng Xinian said, guiding Chiang Xiao toward the car, tossing a set of keys over his shoulder.

"Lock the door."

Tch!

Ding Haijing caught the keys, locked the door, and seeing Meng Xinian and Chiang Xiao seated in the back, resignedly got into the driver’s seat.

When they reached the hospital, it was Ding Haijing who went to handle the paperwork.

After running two hospitals, he somewhat understood, but got in the car and just glanced at Chiang Xiao.

But since neither Chiang Xiao nor Meng Xinian said anything, naturally, he wouldn’t ask.

Chiang Xiao then took them to Youqingwei.

Cheng Qiulian was quite happy to see her come.

"That workshop is about ready to open. I’ve recruited all the people."

"All recruited?" Chiang Xiao was surprised.

She thought it wouldn’t be that easy to find people at such a time.

After all, men were seeking stable jobs, while most women were sewing, washing, and cleaning at home. The people she wanted had high standards, as she had already told Cheng Qiulian to closely observe if they minded hygiene, which would likely rule out quite a few people.

But unexpectedly, Cheng Qiulian still managed to recruit them all.

"Many were referred by familiar customers, and of course, I’ve thoroughly vetted them." Cheng Qiulian gave her a feigned reproachful look, "I say, young lady, aren’t you underestimating how attractive the salary you offer is?"

Although it isn’t a stable job, with such a large tea house like Youqingwei opening here and this background for recruiting, plus offering a wage higher than regular factory workers, and there’s talk of holiday gifts too.

With this in mind, recruiting isn’t hard at all.

Moreover, their working hours aren’t long—seven and a half hours a day. They can still do household chores when they get home, or even cook at noon.

So, recruiting people really isn’t difficult.

Chiang Xiao felt that offering a slightly higher salary was necessary since her requirements were also high. Everyone had to sign a confidentiality agreement, and not even a single tea leaf or grain of flour from the workshop could be taken out. The hygiene standards were also very strict.

"That’s great, Madam, let’s pick a date and open the workshop."

"Alright, and another thing, I have something to tell you. I think Old He has a knack for management. Should we consider promoting him to learn more?"

"Old He?"

Old He hadn’t been working here long, had he? Could he really be suited for management?