Cheng You suddenly realized that this matter must have been done behind Director Zhang's back.
She didn't know how Cheng Tao convinced them, likely with benefits.
"Fine, since the health center has made its decision, I won't force it."
The medicines Cheng You made were never in short supply, and she didn't necessarily need to sell them to the health center.
However, before leaving, she still reminded them, "Director Zhang will eventually return. I just don't know if you'll be able to give him an explanation then."
Cheng Tao scoffed, "It's the same product, what explanation is needed?"
Cheng You raised an eyebrow, "The same?"
Cheng Tao carelessly tossed the notebook out.
Zhou Yunru exclaimed upon seeing it, "This is Pan Yu's notebook!"
A while ago, she was copying Cheng You's pharmaceutical formulas, and it turned out Cheng Tao had ordered it.
"You bribed Pan Yu! No wonder she was so solicitous earlier, so you were colluding with her. Cheng Tao, you truly have no shame left."
"What's the use of shame? Can you eat it?" Cheng Tao snorted coldly.
Song Yulian had no shame, which was why she got together with Cheng Tianhua early and eventually took charge.
She had no shame, which was how she managed to ensnare Zhao Yunlin, a potential asset.
Now she had no shame, which was how she made money.
From stealing Cheng You's pharmaceutical formulas to approaching the head of the health center's pharmacy, she had long since cast shame aside.
Zhou Yunru was amused to the point of laughter. Indeed, someone with no shame was invincible.
Cheng You nodded, "Alright."
It wasn't that she wasn't angry, but since this decision wasn't made by Zhang Fuhai, she had no reason to take her anger out on him.
What angered her was the people who would later purchase these medicines and get a different effect for the same price.
Before Cheng You could leave, she saw Cheng Tianhua and Song Yulian rushing over.
They pushed Cheng You aside and eagerly asked, "Cheng Tao, did you really figure it out?"
Cheng Tao had been fiddling with this thing for a while, and Song Yulian had tried to dissuade her countless times.
She had thought it was a pipe dream.
Who knew that today someone would come to congratulate her, saying that people from the health center had come to collect medicine from Cheng Tao.
Only then did Song Yulian realize that Cheng Tao had actually succeeded.
It made her feel proud.
Cheng Tao raised her chin and looked at Cheng You triumphantly.
"These two are from the health center. Ask them if you don't believe me."
Song Yulian didn't need to ask; she could tell from their work badges.
She clapped her hands with a smile, "Thank heavens, I knew our Cheng Tao would amount to something."
Cheng Tianhua's opinion of her also changed; he felt this daughter wasn't entirely useless.
For a moment, everyone was praising Cheng Tao, wanting to lift her to the heavens.
Cheng You found it boring and turned to leave.
Unexpectedly, Cheng Tao called out to her.
"Are you convinced now?"
Cheng You smiled, "Sister, there's no need to be smug about a temporary victory. I wish you can laugh until the end."
Cheng Tao didn't take her words to heart, "You're just jealous!"
Now she was the partner chosen by the health center. In the future, she would be the one praised by everyone, replacing Cheng You!
Zhou Yunru sneered, "Cheng Tao, don't get carried away. Be careful not to flip the car."
All these negative remarks were interpreted by Cheng Tao as jealousy.
Soon, the two people from the health center left with their goods.
Song Yulian, who had been thinking about counting money, watched them leave.
She froze, "Where's the money?"
Cheng Tao explained, "This is the first time the health center is using my medicine. They need to try it first."
They would pay if it was effective.
Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with this arrangement, she had no room to resist.
Song Yulian quickly put the matter out of her mind. The money would be collected eventually; surely the health center wouldn't cheat them.
Wang Hongxia, however, spoke with a stern face, "Once the money is settled, it must be handed over to me."
Song Yulian was displeased, "Mother-in-law, that's unreasonable. Tao'er said she wanted to do this, and you all disagreed. I gave her my savings. If we make money, I naturally have a share. Why should I hand it over to you?"
"Why? Because she's our Zhao family's daughter-in-law!"
"You said earlier you wanted my daughter to divorce Yunlin. I think divorcing now is fine, as Cheng Tao can support herself anyway."
Now that she could sell medicine to the health center, she wouldn't have trouble getting married!
Cheng Tao, looking at them argue, frowned and tried to placate them, "Mom, what are you saying? I will never divorce Yunlin!"
Wang Hongxia, who had been feeling upset, felt a little better hearing this.
She looked at Song Yulian coldly. See, now it's your daughter who can't do without my son.
Song Yulian was so angry she felt dizzy, "Even if we don't divorce, I won't hand over all the money. Why doesn't your eldest daughter-in-law have to?"
Zhou Yunru, seeing herself being dragged into the argument, said coldly, "You know perfectly well why I don't have to. Our family has already separated, and it's thanks to your daughter stirring up trouble."
Cheng Tao didn't want to bring up old issues, as even if she was right, it would seem like she was in the wrong.
She quickly said, "Then it's settled. The money will be divided into three parts: one part for my mother-in-law, one for me, and one for myself as cost."
Only then did Song Yulian reluctantly suppress her dissatisfaction.
Zhou Yunru smirked, her eyes filled with sarcasm.
Cheng Tao was far too confident.
...
Cheng You returned to Uncle Li's house with the notebook. She glanced at Pan Yu, who was diligently working beside her.
She quite liked this girl; she was diligent and eager to learn, always asking questions.
It was because of this good impression that she had shared everything with her without any reservations.
These pharmaceutical formulas were ordinary, so giving them to them was fine.
But for Pan Yu to do this was akin to colluding with Cheng Tao.
"Pan Yu."
"Sister Cheng You, what is it?" Pan Yu turned around.
Seeing the notebook in her hand, she didn't panic and said, "So it was with you. I was wondering why my notebook went missing."
She walked over with a smile, intending to take the notebook.
Cheng You dodged her hand and looked at her.
"Did it go missing, or did you give it to someone else and forget to get it back?"
Pan Yu was taken aback, "Sister Cheng You, what do you mean?"
"What do I mean? Cheng Tao gave me this notebook. How much did she pay you to go to such lengths to copy down my pharmaceutical processes and formulas? More than the salary I gave you?"
Pan Yu bit her lip, feigning grievance, "Sister, what are you talking about? I don't understand at all."
"Do you not understand, or do you refuse to understand? Starting today, you don't need to come anymore."
Cheng You had no desire to argue with her.
She didn't care about the formulas; rather, this incident revealed Pan Yu's character.
If such a person were kept around, you wouldn't know when she might bite you back.
Cheng You didn't want to have to guard against others even while at Uncle Li's house; that would be too exhausting.
Pan Yu stopped pretending to be pitiful. Hearing Cheng You's words, she couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"I was assigned here by the captain, and my teacher is Uncle Li. You have no right to fire me."