159: Lan Zijun also wants to sell information?

Li Haoyang got off the elevator on the floor where the Market Department was located. Only Su Yue and Yang Qingmei were left in the elevator.

Yang Qingmei greeted Su Yue symbolically, then her gaze fell on Su Yue's hand.

As President Lan Zijun's Secretary, Yang Qingmei naturally knew how to observe expressions and discern intentions.

However, she was also curious about President Lan Zijun's recent actions.

It seemed this female President had a special kind of care for Su Yue.

Moreover, it wasn't hard to see from when Su Yue took leave that President Lan Zijun even personally visited him.

This also caused various rumors to spread throughout the company, saying that Su Yue and President Lan Zijun were together.

But would a strong woman like President Lan Zijun, who was usually so unapproachable, date an ordinary employee in the company?

As the person most familiar with President Lan Zijun in the company, Yang Qingmei simply didn't believe it.

But from the previous events, President Lan Zijun did indeed treat Su Yue in a special way.

This made Yang Qingmei very curious, wondering what was so special about Su Yue that could attract President Lan Zijun's attention?

Thinking to herself, Yang Qingmei asked conversationally, "The Market Department has been quite busy lately, right?"

"It must be quite tough for you to take on such heavy work as soon as you got back."

"It's alright," Su Yue replied with a gentle smile.

"I was idle in the hospital for too long, my work skills were a bit rusty."

"But with these few days of overtime, the piled-up work is almost done."

Hearing Su Yue's words, Yang Qingmei praised him with a hint of politeness:

"Yes, the Market Department's work efficiency has always been quite high."

Then, her focus finally shifted to the document.

Yang Qingmei looked at the document in Su Yue's hand and asked with a puzzled expression:

"Oh right, I remember the company's external projects for this quarter were basically already underway."

"Are there still companies that need market research now?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yue's gentle smile remained unchanged, but he chuckled inwardly.

He had sensed Yang Qingmei's purpose from the beginning.

Her conversation just now was also a step-by-step leading question.

It seemed she wanted to find out what projects he was investigating.

However, Yang Qingmei used a more indirect approach, not asking directly from the start.

Su Yue detected Yang Qingmei's probing, unsure if this was President Lan Zijun's arrangement or if Yang Qingmei had noticed something herself.

But for whatever reason, it didn't matter to Su Yue.

Because this project requiring research was something Meng Chao had actively pushed into his hands.

"Oh, these are the last batch of documents that were held up," Su Yue replied.

"This one I'm holding is about Norman Pharmaceuticals' investment plan."

"But it seems there's only a proposal here, I didn't see any other information."

"Nor... Norman Pharmaceuticals??" Yang Qingmei had quite an impression of this company.

Not long ago, the person in charge of this pharmaceutical company came uninvited, waiting in the office and specifically asking to meet with President Lan Zijun.

And during their negotiation, there seemed to have been a slight unpleasantness.

The person in charge of Norman Pharmaceuticals left in a huff.

Although President Lan Zijun didn't show displeasure, she reiterated to Yang Qingmei.

Visitors must schedule a meeting time in advance, and she didn't want this situation to happen again.

Yang Qingmei was also lectured a bit by her superior because of this unlucky company.

But logically, many people in the company knew about this matter.

Since the people in charge of both sides parted ways on bad terms, cooperation between Yuantu Investment and Norman Pharmaceuticals was naturally out of the question.

So why was Su Yue doing market research for this company?

Yang Qingmei wondered in her heart, remaining silent for a moment.

Seeing her like this, Su Yue was a bit worried about what she might say.

Perhaps even telling him that there was no need to do research for this company.

Seeing Yang Qingmei in thought, Su Yue simply spoke up directly:

"Secretary Yang, do you know about this company?"

"I'm not sure about President Lan's attitude towards them. Do I still need to do the research now?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Qingmei subconsciously caught the information in Su Yue's words.

It seemed that in her memory, President Lan had never explicitly rejected Norman Pharmaceuticals' cooperation proposal.

After thinking for a moment, Yang Qingmei replied:

"Well... I'm not entirely sure about the specifics, but I can go ask President Lan for you."

Just as the two were talking, the elevator also arrived at the archives.

Su Yue was about to look for any existing information in the company, then said goodbye to Yang Qingmei and got off the elevator.

Soon, the elevator started going up again.

"Norman Pharmaceuticals..." Yang Qingmei thought to herself and headed to the President's office.

...

"President Lan, these documents still need your signature."

In the President's office, Yang Qingmei handed the organized documents to President Lan Zijun.

After President Lan Zijun finished processing these documents, she saw Yang Qingmei hesitating, seemingly having something to report.

"What's wrong? Is there anything else?" President Lan Zijun naturally noticed Yang Qingmei's unusual behavior and asked.

Hearing this, Yang Qingmei recalled her conversation with Su Yue in the elevator just now.

"President Lan, do you still remember Norman Pharmaceuticals that visited before?"

Upon hearing the name of this company, President Lan Zijun's brows furrowed slightly.

"I remember. Wasn't it already rejected before?"

"Investment in pharmaceutical companies has a long payback period, low return on investment, and relatively high risk."

"You should be aware of this point."

As President Lan Zijun spoke, she realized that Yang Qingmei mentioning Norman Pharmaceuticals suddenly couldn't be that simple.

"Why did you suddenly bring this up?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Qingmei, recalling President Lan Zijun's special treatment of Su Yue before, stated frankly:

"President Lan, I just saw Su Yue in the elevator. The company he's researching now is Norman Pharmaceuticals."

"So I wanted to come and ask first, what are your thoughts on this company?"

Yang Qingmei had been observing President Lan Zijun's reaction.

Indeed, when Su Yue's name was mentioned, President Lan Zijun showed a slight abnormality.

"Oh?" President Lan Zijun showed a thoughtful expression and asked in confusion:

"Su Yue is doing research for Norman Pharmaceuticals?"

"Wasn't it rejected before... Didn't his department get the message?"

As President Lan Zijun murmured, various speculations began to flash through her mind.

Previous attempts to probe had not found concrete evidence that Su Yue was Yuan.

And even though the suspicion hadn't disappeared, this matter was originally supposed to be put aside.

But now, Su Yue was conducting market research on Norman Pharmaceuticals?

This company, which she had personally rejected, also didn't fall within the scope of the Market Department's work.

Did Su Yue go to do the research simply because he was unaware of the reasons?

Or... was he using the company's name to conduct an investigation,

with some purpose of his own behind it?

Thinking of this, President Lan Zijun couldn't help but speculate in her heart.

Meanwhile, Yang Qingmei, who was beside her, was somewhat puzzled.

Especially when she noticed that President Lan was indeed a bit unusual when mentioning Su Yue.

This also made Yang Qingmei wonder, could the rumors in the company be true?

Was President Lan Zijun really interested in Su Yue? Was the previous special treatment all genuine emotion?

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However, just as Yang Qingmei was thinking.

Along with a melodious piano piece, it was President Lan Zijun's incoming call notification.

President Lan Zijun's train of thought was also interrupted, and she glanced at her phone.

"Okay, I understand, just wait a moment," President Lan Zijun signaled to Yang Qingmei.

The latter immediately understood, and wisely got up and left the office, closing the door behind her.

President Lan Zijun then answered the phone, hearing a familiar voice from the other end:

"Lan Lan, your sister needs a little favor."

The person on the other end of the phone was Liang Yuzhu. President Lan Zijun also knew that if she called at this time, there must be something, so she responded:

"What do you need me to help with? Tell me."

But the next second, Liang Yuzhu's words stunned President Lan Zijun.

"Lan Lan, has your company had any contact with Norman Pharmaceuticals?"

Hearing Liang Yuzhu's question, President Lan Zijun was momentarily stunned.

She had just learned from Yang Qingmei that Su Yue was investigating Norman Pharmaceuticals, and now Liang Yuzhu was also asking about information related to Norman Pharmaceuticals?

This made President Lan Zijun feel somewhat surprised and she couldn't help but ask;

"...Are you also investigating Norman Pharmaceuticals?"

And Liang Yuzhu on the other end of the phone, hearing President Lan Zijun's words, paused noticeably.

"What do you mean?" Liang Yuzhu asked in confusion:

"Are you saying that besides me, someone else is investigating?"

Liang Yuzhu was a bit surprised. She had just learned about the special effect medicine and rushed to find clues.

She traced the leads all the way to Kangrong Pharmaceutical's factory, only to find out they had already been acquired by Norman Pharmaceuticals.

Thinking that President Lan Zijun's Far View (Yuantu) Investment should know something about these companies, she called to inquire about the situation.

But she didn't expect that someone was already one step ahead of her and had started investigating Norman Pharmaceuticals?

Just as Liang Yuzhu was thinking, President Lan Zijun also gave a direct response.

"Yes, you know that person too."

President Lan Zijun said frankly: "It's Su Yue. He seems to be investigating Norman Pharmaceuticals under the guise of company research."

Hearing President Lan Zijun's reply, Liang Yuzhu was first taken aback, then unconsciously nodded.

"Oh... it's him."

"If he is Yuan, then it's not that strange."

Liang Yuzhu was originally a bit surprised about who was one step faster in the investigation than her.

Now hearing Su Yue's name, she felt less surprised.

"Lan Lan, I still think there are suspicious points about Su Yue, although we haven't found any clues from him."

"Of course, now is not the time to dwell on Yuan's identity..."

Speaking of this, Liang Yuzhu paused and continued:

"Since Su Yue is investigating, why not provide him with some convenience? It can also be considered a way to ease the tension from our previous probes."

"Oh, and send me a copy of any information you can gather."

Hearing Liang Yuzhu's words, President Lan Zijun did not refuse.

She had already made up her mind. Regardless of Su Yue's identity, this was a favor she could do.

If he really was Yuan, it would be a way to ease the tension from the previous few probes and show some goodwill for cooperation.

However, since both parties were investigating Norman Pharmaceuticals, President Lan Zijun had relevant information, but she couldn't just give it away for free to the two of them.

A hint of cunning flashed across her cool face, and the corner of her mouth curved into a beautiful arc.

"Hmm, is this considered intelligence? I have to sell it too."

President Lan Zijun said to Liang Yuzhu, mimicking Yuan's tactic.

Liang Yuzhu on the other end of the phone was first surprised, but quickly sensed President Lan Zijun's playful meaning and responded:

"Alright, tell me, what's the price?"

"But let me state beforehand, if your price is as expensive as Yuan's, my financial situation won't allow it."

"It's not expensive, it just requires a bit of your time, you busy person."

President Lan Zijun smiled sweetly and said, "Two afternoon teas."

After hanging up the phone with Liang Yuzhu, President Lan Zijun called Yang Qingmei back in.

"Qingmei, you'll go to the Market Department later..."

Following President Lan Zijun's instructions, Yang Qingmei was initially surprised, then nodded and took notes.

...

"This Su Yue, he didn't actually go and do the research, did he?"

"Is this not good? I think we should quickly call him back and explain."

In the Market Department office area, Meng Chao was talking with a few employees around him.

But Li Haoyang, sitting by the window, was completely confused.

"What's wrong? What's the big fuss about doing research, and what needs explaining?"

Li Haoyang's eyes were full of confusion, while Meng Chao glanced at him, a mischievous smile on his face.

"Just wait and see, you'll know soon which company Su Yue is doing research for."

Li Haoyang was completely bewildered by Meng Chao's words.

However, just as they were talking, there was a rush of footsteps in the corridor.

Immediately after, a group of people hurried into the Market Department, led by Yang Qingmei.

"Qingmei? Why are you here?" Li Haoyang was startled.

Then his gaze swept towards the employees carrying documents behind Yang Qingmei.

The other employees in the Market Department also recognized her as President Lan Zijun's Secretary.

Recalling what had just happened and Su Yue who went to do research, they naturally connected the dots.

"Secretary Yang is here too?" The employees said one after another.

"It's over, this is a big deal now. President Lan isn't going to be angry, is she?"

At this moment, Meng Chao listened to the surrounding discussions, secretly rejoicing in his heart.

"Who told Su Yue to investigate Norman Pharmaceuticals?" As expected, Yang Qingmei spoke.

Hearing this, Meng Chao just watched the show from the side. The surrounding employees didn't answer for a moment.

Li Haoyang also saw that Yang Qingmei had come with a purpose. He knew what was important, but he was confused.

"Norman Pharmaceuticals? That name sounds a bit familiar..."

"Yue Ge just went to research this company?"

Seeing that the employees inside didn't respond, Yang Qingmei smiled slightly and continued:

"It's alright. According to President Lan's instructions, we have already organized all the information on Norman Pharmaceuticals for Su Yue."

"Put the documents on Su Yue's desk, it's right there."

Yang Qingmei looked at the confused Li Haoyang, gesturing towards the desk opposite him.

The employees stepped forward one after another and neatly placed the documents needed for research on the desk.

Immediately after, Yang Qingmei left the Market Department with these employees.

Only Meng Chao and the others were left standing there dumbfounded, looking at the documents on Su Yue's desk, utterly shocked.

"What the hell... What's going on?" The employees discussed animatedly:

"So President Lan not only wasn't angry, but she even helped Su Yue collect all the information?!"

Hearing this, Meng Chao couldn't help but swallow.

He had been somewhat skeptical of the company's rumors about President Lan and Su Yue before.

Now, this special treatment was practically being thrown in his face!

And maybe President Lan saw through everything and was sticking up for Su Yue?

His hands trembled slightly, and he couldn't help but murmur, "From now on... maybe I really have to call him Yue Ge?"

"What are you guys doing?" Just then, Su Yue's voice sounded.

The shocked people in the room looked over following the sound, only to see Su Yue returning with the proposal, muttering to himself:

"That's strange, I just went to check for information, and they said it was all taken?"

"Huh? What's on the desk...?"

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