Director Pan explained to her unhurriedly, "This person buys medicinal materials at a high price, so he can sell them for more money. I took it upon myself to approve it for them."
He didn't feel he had done anything wrong. The higher the profit, the more money would ultimately end up in Cheng You's pocket.
Cheng You said, "I mentioned to you before that all the medicinal materials in the herb garden are to be supplied exclusively to Zhen Shan Tang."
"Tsk, could I harm you? The money is more, why are you still unhappy? Cheng You, if you ask me, doing business requires adaptability, you can't be too rigid."
Cheng You said coldly, "I don't need you to teach me. Have the medicinal materials moved down for me."
Hearing her commanding tone, Director Pan became displeased.
He spread his hands and said, "The contract has already been signed. This batch of medicinal materials already belongs to someone else."
Cheng You almost laughed in anger. She had entrusted Director Pan with the decision out of trust.
She never expected to be stabbed in the back by him.
"What's this Mu Xi grass that Teacher Liu just mentioned?"
Hearing her change the subject, Director Pan thought she had compromised and hurriedly said, "Your Boss Cai heard that we still have Mu Xi grass here and offered a high price to acquire it. There's no reason we shouldn't make money, right?"
Cheng You gave a cold smile, "Did I not also tell you the importance of Mu Xi grass, and that no one should touch it? If I didn't know, I would think that you, Pan Yun Ping, are in charge of the herb garden now!"
Director Pan was stunned and then burst into loud laughter.
"How many times have you come to this herb garden? I built it up in the first place. You just sit back and collect money, and be happy about it! Cheng You, young people should be more humble. If you don't have the ability, don't come to me and throw a boss's tantrum!"
Chen Qin reprimanded in a cold voice, "Pan Yun Ping, have you forgotten who it is that pays your salary!"
"Of course I remember. I worked like a bull and a horse to build up the herb garden and only get this little salary each month. How could I forget who signs my paycheck!"
Chen Qin glanced at Cheng You, feeling a little ashamed.
He had misjudged, to have hired someone like Pan Yun Ping.
He wasn't worried about anything except for the possibility of Cheng You getting too angry and falling ill.
After a moment of thought, Cheng You was no longer angry.
Since there was a problem, she would solve it at its root. "Since Director Pan is not satisfied with the salary I offer, he can seek other opportunities. Brother Chen, please make arrangements to settle his salary and let him go."
Chen Qin pointed at the truck and asked, "Then what about this?"
"Since the contract has been signed, we have no reason to breach it. This batch of medicinal materials will be delivered, and we will explain clearly to the other party. Also, go and check on the Mu Xi grass. Those who violated the regulations and touched the Mu Xi grass will be fired as well."
Cheng You was usually amiable, but with her sudden decisive orders, everyone realized that she was indeed the boss of the herb garden.
Pan Yun Ping had expected Cheng You to back down, but not only did she not, she fired him directly.
This unexpected outcome enraged him.
He grinned ferociously, his tone laced with a threat, "Cheng You, you better not regret this!"
Cheng You met his gaze without fear, her expression cold.
"Director Pan... no, Comrade Pan Yun Ping, my herb garden can still do very well even without you. Try me if you don't believe it."
Pan Yun Ping left in a fury, leaving the assembled workers standing awkwardly.
Chen Qin clapped his hands and instructed them to continue working and to send the medicinal materials to the customer first.
After watching the truck drive away, he said, "Cheng You, I'll handle things here. You should go back first."
Cheng You nodded, "Thank you, Brother Chen. Also, please look for suitable candidates to promote, or if not, recruit new people."
Having been in the sun for so long, she felt a little dizzy. Song Qinglan quickly helped her into the car.
"We'll go back first. Someone will be sent to pick up Director Chen later."
Cheng You hummed, feeling a headache coming on.
Judging by Pan Yun Ping's demeanor, he had likely been dissatisfied with the salary she offered for a long time.
He could tolerate it before, but this time he had completely fallen out with her.
This was a bit strange.
It was as if he had found support from behind the scenes, allowing him to confront Cheng You so recklessly.
She just didn't know who was giving him such confidence.
Song Qinglan, seeing her unhappy expression, quickly comforted her, "Don't think about it. It's not a big deal. If he doesn't want to work, it's because he's greedy. There are plenty of people who can take his place."
Cheng You's mood lightened slightly.
"I know."
But anyone in this situation wouldn't feel happy.
This feeling of frustration continued until Cai Tiangui arrived.
He stood beside her, smiling apologetically, still inquiring about the medicinal materials.
Cheng You finally figured out the crux of her confusion. Pan Yun Ping had mentioned that the person buying the medicinal materials was "Boss Cai."
She wondered if being pregnant for three years had made her so foolish that she could overlook such a crucial point.
"So, the person who persuaded Pan Yun Ping to sell the medicinal materials was Boss Cai?"
Cai Tiangui chuckled, "This is a win-win cooperation!"
He believed that the price he offered was not low, and Cheng You should be happy about it.
But Pan Yun Ping had sent a message earlier saying that Cheng You had flown into a rage and canceled further cooperation.
Cai Tiangui hadn't even reaped any benefits before being doused with cold water.
He had thought that once Cheng You saw the money and realized the benefits of cooperating with him, the path for future cooperation would be smooth.
Now, it seemed he had underestimated Cheng You.
"I don't think this is a win-win situation, Boss Cai. This will be our only cooperation."
Cai Tiangui couldn't understand, "Why? If we cooperate, both sides make money. What's wrong with that?"
Cheng You didn't answer his question, but instead asked, "Boss Cai, what benefit did you promise Pan Yun Ping to make him dare to defy my rules?"
Cai Tiangui was stunned and stammered, "I didn't give him any benefits."
He felt that Pan Yun Ping was much easier to talk to than Cheng You, so he just made some grand promises to him.
Pan Yun Ping had even boasted earlier that he controlled the entire herb garden and could make decisions.
But now, Cheng You had kicked him out in such a short time.
If possible, Cai Tiangui actually didn't want to offend Cheng You.
"There's no point in dwelling on these matters. Please leave, Boss Cai."
Cheng You placed one hand on her abdomen and said with a cold expression.
Cai Tiangui felt embarrassed and was actually a little unhappy.
After all, he was an elder, and now he had to look at Cheng You's face.
Upon returning home, Cai Xiaoyu saw his expression and chuckled.
"Ran into a wall, didn't you?"
Cai Tiangui said, "You seem quite happy to see me run into a wall."
Cai Xiaoyu shrugged, "It's not that I'm happy, it's that I expected this. Why are you so afraid of Cheng You? I think Feng Xue's suggestion is quite good: contract a piece of land yourself to grow medicinal herbs and have Pan Yun Ping come to work for you. With Pan Yun Ping there, the quality of the medicinal herbs won't be bad."