Waiting for you at the place where you are reborn

Fang Zheng and the sales director went to Shanghai to attend the Chinese Medicine Expo.

The three-day Pharmaceutical Expo is the highest-level and most extensive industry event in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. Chinese herbal medicine distributors, Chinese herbal medicine channel agents, local chain drugstores, pharmaceutical companies, Chinese medicine factories, and Chinese herbal medicine health care stores from all over the country and Southeast Asian countries were invited to visit and negotiate, and many authoritative media followed and reported the whole process.

Under the explanation and guidance of various experts, Fang Zheng learned to identify the texture and quality of Chinese medicinal materials. He also had in-depth exchanges with the leaders of two of the provincial medicinal materials factories attending the meeting and made appointments to visit the medicinal materials base.

Sales Director Xia Yuanming is busy negotiating with various drug chain stores and pharmaceutical companies about sales commission and rebate matters for various types of drugs.

During the meeting, a participant from a Southeast Asian drugstore chain said to Xia Yuanming: "Mr. Song from Yide Pharmaceutical is very famous in India. He found the pharmacist's son who had been missing for many years in India. He was adopted by the Pei couple in India. The Pei couple once had a large chain of drugstores in India."

Fang Zheng pricked up his ears alertly and listened to their conversation.

"Yes, the pharmacist's son is going to marry Mr. Song's daughter soon," said Xia Yuanming.

"It's a pity that the Pei couple had an accident and didn't have the chance to see these. I also heard that Pei's chain stores were eventually bought out by the Chinese."

Xia Yuanming said: "Pei's chain funding chain was broken, and I heard it was on the verge of bankruptcy. Being acquired can be considered a rescue."

Fang Zheng's mind was working rapidly. Pei's company was actually acquired by a Chinese. Does this Chinese person who acquired Pei's company have some connection with Song Siyao? Otherwise, how could Zhang Keyan become Pei's adopted son?

After the meeting, both of them gained something, and they took the opportunity to return to Lincheng with a sense of unfulfilled desire.

On the plane, Fang Zheng kept thinking about the conversation between the Indian and Filipino people. The pharmacist's son returned. If there was no huge amount of money and people to operate, how could such an absurd and crazy thing be accomplished without being seen by the world?

If you want to expose Song Siyao's lies, you must not only find evidence that he stole the Zhang family's prescriptions, but also find Zhang Keyan now, hoping that he can come forward to clarify everything. This two-pronged approach is the best chance of taking down Song Siyao.

"Minister Fang, listening to your conversation with the people from the medicinal materials factory, it doesn't seem like this is your first time attending a meeting." Xia Yuanming said to Fang Zheng who was sitting next to him.

"Director Xia, just call me Fang Zheng." Fang Zheng replied, "I have been working in the Quality Inspection Department before. This is my first time attending such a conference. I have benefited a lot from it. I will learn more from you seniors in the future."

"Mr. Song said that this is the world of young people. We need to keep pace with the times and learn new ideas from you," said Xia Yuanming.

"Your experience is accumulated over time, which is something young people cannot surpass," said Fang Zheng.

"The quality of the production department staff is uneven. It is the most complex and difficult department to manage. You have just taken office, but you can handle several things with ease. Director Song and General Manager Ruan often praise you."

Fang Zheng smiled modestly and did not reply. These compliments were meaningless to him now. The title of Director of the Production Department was just a way for him to eventually move to the R&D Department. Being able to get Song Siyao's attention was also a small step towards his goal.

It was four o'clock in the afternoon when they arrived in Lincheng. It was almost time to get off work, so they both took a taxi home.

After finishing the meal and looking at the clock on the wall, Fang Zheng couldn't help but call Ruan Xiaojing. He never disturbed Ruan Xiaojing during work hours, but he found that she was a little obsessed with work. The Quality Inspection Department has been under great pressure recently. Orders from Southeast Asia continue to increase. The Production Department has to work overtime, so the Quality Inspection Department has to check and verify continuously.

Ruan Peijun told Ruan Xiaojing that she was the head of the department and her job was to provide guidance and supervision, so she didn't have to accompany the front-line staff until the end every day.

Ruan Xiaojing was very cautious, and she always had to do everything herself, and she could only feel at ease after seeing the results herself. Especially after marriage, she seemed to work even harder, often staying in the company until very late before going home.

Ruan Xiaojing didn't answer the phone, so Fang Zheng called Fan Xueya to inquire about the situation. Fan Xueya said, "Minister Ruan, she seems to be still in the office. Sometimes she is still working overtime when we are gone."

Fang Zheng hung up the phone feeling depressed. He put on his coat and prepared to go to the company to see what Ruan Xiaojing was busy with and whether she needed his help.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Ruan Xiaojing walking out of the elevator with a tired look. She was wearing a light yellow ribbon shirt and a black skirt, and her slightly curly hair was draped over her shoulders.

Fang Zheng leaned against the door frame, folded his hands and looked at her, "Comrade Ruan Xiaojing, are you planning to set up camp in the company?"

Ruan Xiaojing stood at the elevator entrance and looked at Fang Zheng, her eyes shining, her expression gentle, and her tone of surprise: "I didn't know you were coming back today, you didn't tell me."

Fang Zheng still stood there and looked at her. "What are you doing in the company? I saw you busy before I went on a business trip, and you are still busy after I came back. Are you preparing to participate in the selection of the top ten outstanding young people?"

Ruan Xiaojing walked up to Fang Zheng and looked at him, "Why don't you send me a message? I can pick you up at the airport."

Fang Zheng smiled and shook his head, "I dare not delay Minister Ruan, he is very busy--"

Ruan Xiaojing leaned against Fang Zheng and said softly, "If I knew you were coming back today, I would definitely pick you up and go home to cook for you."

Fang Zheng looked down at Ruan Xiaojing. Her charming look made his heart flutter. After a long while, he took her hand and walked into the house. "You can still rely on me to cook for you."

Walking into the room and looking at the prepared food on the table, Ruan Xiaojing was moved. She looked up at Fang Zheng beside her and said, "You just got off the plane, and you're still cooking—"

Fang Zheng shook his head helplessly, "What should I do? My wife is a strong woman."

Ruan Xiaojing leaned against Fang Zheng's chest and said in a soft voice: "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I will get off work early tomorrow and go home to cook for you, I promise."

Fang Zheng tapped her forehead with his index finger, "Just do your thing. Tomorrow my aunt and I have an appointment to go see the new house that Botong just got the key to."

"Where is Botong's new house?" Ruan Xiaojing asked.

"It seems to be very close to our home, about three kilometers away, in the collective housing provided by their work unit." Fang Zheng put the soup in the microwave to heat it up, and said to Ruan Xiaojing, "Hurry up and wash your hands and eat."

Ruan Xiaojing went into the bathroom, washed her hands and came out after a while, "That's great, I'll be so close to Botong in the future, it will be more convenient for the two brothers to interact. Does Botong have a girlfriend? He will get married soon, right?"

Fang Zheng didn't answer, but picked up the bowl with rice and handed it to Ruan Xiaojing.

Ruan Xiaojing took the bowl and asked carefully, "Why did Botong and you quarrel? I heard from my aunt that you two have never quarreled since you were young."

Fang Zheng's heart was like a calm lake with a stone thrown into it. He lowered his head to eat and still did not answer Ruan Xiaojing.

Ruan Xiaojing looked at Fang Zheng's expression and realized that she had asked a question she shouldn't have asked, so she immediately changed the subject and said, "This celery beef is delicious. The beef is very tender. It's completely different from the braised beef you made last time."

Fang Zheng looked at Ruan Xiaojing, she always had a good temper, he didn't want to hide it from her, so he said: "Botong, he has liked Du Qingqing since he was a child."

Ruan Xiaojing was so shocked that she stopped eating. Du Qingqing's appearance immediately appeared in her mind. She was gentle and lovely, and she felt pity for her. It turned out that both brothers had feelings for her. No wonder Bo Tong paid so much attention to Du Qingqing, and no wonder he was hostile to her and Fang Zheng. It turned out that he was standing up for Du Qingqing.

"Oh——" Ruan Xiaojing lowered her head to eat and did not continue this topic. She did not want to reveal her inner feelings in front of Fang Zheng. She knew that Fang Zheng loved Du Qingqing in his heart. She did not dare to mention this name, for fear of arousing her jealousy and also afraid of causing Fang Zheng to miss her.

Fang Zheng was away on a business trip for three days. She was so worried about him that she couldn't sleep and could only pass the time by working overtime. In Fang Zheng's eyes, she was just enthusiastic about her work. Only she knew how attached she was to Fang Zheng. When she saw Fang Zheng just after she got out of the elevator, she was so surprised that she couldn't move a step, but she restrained herself and just smiled at him. She reminded herself to be as strong and independent as before. Even if Fang Zheng was not around one day, she could still live the same as before. But in fact, she knew it was impossible. Work could not fill the spiritual fulfillment that Fang Zheng brought her. She was really living with Fang Zheng.

Fang Zheng put a piece of meat into Ruan Xiaojing's bowl. "What have you been busy with? When I was in the Quality Inspection Department, you weren't that busy. You can leave some things to your assistant."

Ruan Xiaojing said: "After you left, no one gave me statistics, so I was very busy."

Fang Zheng smiled, "Then I'll come back and get the data for you."

Ruan Xiaojing also smiled, "I'm sorry to bother you, Minister Fang. Did you gain anything from your trip to Shanghai?"

Fang Zheng nodded, "Not bad." He suddenly stood up as he remembered something, "I brought you a gift."

Ruan Xiaojing followed him with her eyes, "What?"

Fang Zheng walked into the bedroom and came out with a flat box in his hand, handing it to Ruan Xiaojing. "I followed Director Xia to Hangzhou to meet a dealer and bought this on the way. Hangzhou silk, I think it suits your personality very well, it's soft, gentle and comfortable."

Ruan Xiaojing took out a silk scarf from the box. It was soft and delicate, with gold and white flowers, elegant and bright. She wrapped the scarf around her neck, looked at Fang Zheng and asked, "Does it look good?"

"Of course she looks good." Fang Zheng stared at Ruan Xiaojing. He had been on a business trip for three days and he dreamed of her every night. Her gentle expression and soft voice always aroused his deep attachment to home.

Ruan Xiaojing said happily: "I like it very much——"

Seeing her smile, Fang Zheng was also very happy. He said, "Eat—"

Ruan Xiaojing walked up to him, stood on tiptoe and kissed his face, saying softly, "Thank you, husband."

After saying that, he walked to the opposite side of the dining table, sat down and continued to eat with his bowl.

Fang Zheng looked at Ruan Xiaojing across the table. This was the first time she called him like this. This casual address between husband and wife was the first time between the two of them. He suddenly felt very warm and comfortable, and the feeling of home in his heart became stronger and stronger.

At night, Ruan Xiaojing whispered tenderly in his ear: "Fang Zheng, I miss you so much——"

He hugged her body tightly and fell into her...

……

The next afternoon, after finishing work at the company, Fang Zheng drove away early to pick up his uncle, aunt, and Bo Tong. Before leaving, he received a call from He Xinyan. When she heard that they were going to collect the house, she insisted on going with Fang Zheng to see it.

"You're very curious. What does Botong's house purchase have to do with you?" Fang Zheng said to He Xinyan who was sitting in the passenger seat while driving.

He Xinyan glared at Fang Zheng. "You are a typical person who burns bridges after crossing them, right? If it weren't for me, would you have been able to get into Yide? If I hadn't encouraged you to compete for the position of Director of the Quality Inspection Department, would you have known Ruan Xiaojing? If you hadn't known Ruan Xiaojing, would you have been able to become Director of the Production Department?"

Fang Zheng nodded continuously, "What you said makes sense. It's great to meet you. Thank you very much."

He Xinyan smiled slyly, "I see that you seem to be more high-spirited after getting married. Are you satisfied with Ruan Xiaojing?"

"What are you talking about?" Fang Zheng hurriedly changed the subject, "Are your parents in good health?"

"Don't worry, they are all fine." He Xinyan replied. She looked at Fang Zheng again with doubt, "Do you really not want to verify the matter of your family's prescription? Are you so content with this?"

Fang Zheng looked at the road ahead. He was most afraid that He Xinyan would ask about his background. "How can we verify it? It happened several years ago."

"As long as you want to do it, there is a way. Didn't you marry Ruan Xiaojing just to find out the truth?" He Xinyan said.

"Why are you so interested in other people's affairs?" Fang Zheng said to her, "You are already 28 years old, and you are not a child anymore. Your father is just worried about you and doesn't want you to get too involved in my affairs. You should have a simple and happy life."

He Xinyan lay on the passenger seat with great dissatisfaction, "My father saved you and treated you as his own child. I treat you as a family member just like my father did. How could I sit back and watch your affairs? From what I know about you, you will never be so indifferent to your life experience. To make you give up Du Qingqing and marry Ruan Xiaojing, you must have made a big decision in your heart. Tell me your plan, and I will do my best to help you."

"He Xinyan--" Fang Zheng shouted, "I appreciate your enthusiasm for me, but I really don't need your help. Yide has developed to this day, and Song Siyao's status cannot be overturned or changed by our words. I just want to slowly verify some things and don't want to live in obscurity."

"Wait for you to verify it slowly. The fake Zhang Keyan has married Song Qiaoran. You are still waiting for the production director to bring you some opportunity. Ruan Peijun is Song Siyao's confidant. If he knew your purpose, he would immediately let Ruan Xiaojing divorce you. No matter how much Song Siyao admires you, he will not tell you the truth himself."

Fang Zheng turned the steering wheel and stopped the car on the side of the road. He stared at He Xinyan, "Xinyan, when I first heard about my life story, I thought I was the most unfortunate person in the world. But now, I feel very lucky. I have your father's protection, your help, and Ruan Xiaojing's dedication. I don't want to implicate anyone anymore. You have done enough for me. I want to complete the rest of the things on my own."