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Chapter 58 Too Naive

Sunset, then sunrise, sunset, then sunrise.

Finally, dawn broke.

Lin Chen lifted his limp head, opened the tent, walked to the stream, washed his face, and tried to wake himself up.

He went too crazy last night. The wilderness is really different, it's so exciting. People are as fierce as beasts. Tang Yuwei looks thin, but I didn't expect her to be so voluptuous.

After washing his face, Lin Chen returned to find Tang Yuwei already up, tidying up the crumpled sheets. Seeing him, her ears instantly turned bright red, even her neck flushed a light pink. Her expression held both girlish shyness and an indescribable allure.

Lin Chen, with his sharp eyes, seemed to have also noticed a hint of dark red, and his heart skipped a beat.

That shouldn't be the case.

Honestly, it didn't seem like it. Last night, she was very good at all the basic movements. Lin Chen only patted her lightly, and she obediently changed her posture.

"That, that bed sheet, isn't it?" Lin Chen said, but immediately swallowed his words.

"Class monitor," Tang Yuwei's voice was barely audible, "we have to go back... I got my period." Her period, which was supposed to be a few days later, came early. She wondered if the strenuous exercise had caused it to start early.

To make matters worse, she didn't bring any sanitary napkins and had to use toilet paper as a temporary measure.

"Oh, then hurry back. Don't move, I'll pack up." So Lin Chen quickly helped pack up the tent and carried the things down the mountain.

Perhaps it was because she had started her period, or perhaps she was completely drained, but when Tang Yuwei returned home, she wasn't as lively as she had been when she arrived. Instead, she became as docile as a kitten, sitting motionless in the car.

In the past, she would basically respond to anything Lin Chen said, but now whatever Lin Chen says, she just says "Oh oh oh oh oh" like she did last night.

Tang Yuwei remained silent at that moment because her mind was filled with the details of last night. Would he think she was too promiscuous?

What did those involuntary responses look like to him? She had planned to take it slow, but when he kissed her, all her reason crumbled.

She had only intended to create a wonderful date with Lin Chen, and had no intention of giving herself away so easily and quickly.

She has no regrets.

Lin Chen had everything that made her heart flutter. She liked him, but the wind was a reason, the dew was a reason, the chirping of insects was a reason, and when she met him, everything became justified.

The key point is that she took the initiative, and it seemed she couldn't ask him to make any promises. What she really wanted to ask was, "Class monitor, can you be my boyfriend? Should we be together?"

But they never opened their mouths until they separated.

.......

Before he knew it, the Spring Festival was over. Today, Lin Chen returned to the company and hadn't even settled in when Director Song called him to his office for a meeting.

The main purpose of the meeting was to study Chairman Tang's New Year speech from the provincial company.

Not only should we learn, but we should also learn thoroughly and develop a real understanding of the subject.

Lin Chen didn't know Chairman Tang, but after listening to him speak many times, he felt a sense of familiarity and warmth.

Xinhai Water Group, as one of the four major water supply giants in the country, has indeed entered a stage of rapid development in recent years after Chairman Tang took office. However, Lin Chen felt that he had just caught a trend, and your grandmother could probably do it too.

Over the past decade, the company has expanded and invaded various parts of the province like a spider web, making its business bigger and stronger, increasing the size and thickness of water pipes, building various water stations and water plants for sewage treatment, and renovating the Widow's Sewer. The water supply volume has increased a hundredfold, and the water supply radius and area have also increased a hundredfold.

In previous years, you could often hear Chairman Tang speak, and he mainly focused on "water supply volume, water supply radius, and water supply customers." Experts included these indicators in the assessment plan.

The companies below are all focused on performance evaluations, working tirelessly and sparing no effort to improve these metrics and make them look good. This way, your company will receive praise from higher management, rank higher, and your leaders will have more opportunities for promotion.

Undeniably, this is their operating principle.

Zeng Huihuang is a prime example of this; relying on the Wushan water station and various impressive data, he steadily rose through the ranks.

But things are different now. The wind has shifted because the company's customer base has basically reached a saturation point. Now, almost every household uses tap water, so there aren't many new customers to develop.

Chairman Tang's speaking style has also changed. He has started to frequently use the term "water supply quality" in his speeches, which includes water quality, water pressure, water stability, and so on.

This is very reasonable and forward-thinking. After all, physical satisfaction leads to the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment. In the past, the focus was on length, but now the degree of firmness and softness is being emphasized.

After listening to Chairman Tang's speech, everyone took a ten-minute break. Some smoked, while others went to the bathroom.

After everyone returned, Song Jiehui began to speak: "As you all heard what Chairman Tang said, water supply quality has now become a hot topic in the company. Moreover, the company has recently issued a new performance evaluation list, and water supply quality accounts for a very large proportion of the evaluation. I believe there will be frequent inspections, so we must improve the water supply quality this year."

Tan Huasheng: "Director Song, improving water quality is no problem, but we don't have the money. Water is so cheap now, and we live in a mountainous area with high water loss. The little money we make isn't even enough to pay salaries."

Song Jiehui: "I heard at the last meeting that the provincial company has special funds to support it. The money has been allocated to each city company, and we can apply to the city company for special funds."

Finance Director Xiao complained, "Director Song, this money is hard to come by. Those bastards in the city company are all stingy. They haven't even delivered on the five million you promised last time."

Song Jiehui: "Which city company leader is in charge of this now? Or is it General Manager Zeng?"

Director Xiao: "Yes, he's our former leader. I don't know why he's targeting us in every way. He's really kicking us when we've served our purpose."

Song Jiehui criticized: "Don't slander the leaders. I'll call and ask."

After saying that, Song Jiehui actually made the phone call; that's pretty bold of him.

The other end answered.

"Mr. Zeng, I hope I haven't bothered you?"

"Director Song, I really didn't expect to receive your call. What's up? You're not asking me for money, are you?" His tone carried a distinct, unspoken meaning.

Song Jiehui was quite magnanimous and went straight to the point: "President Zeng, you are truly insightful. I heard that the company has a special fund for water quality improvement. I would like to apply for some of it. I also reported to you last time that the water quality in Sui County is indeed quite serious."

Zeng Huihuang: "What's wrong with Suixian? The water quality in Suixian is not serious at all. Director Song, don't talk nonsense. I've lived in Suicheng for decades and grew up drinking the water from Suixian. I'm still in great health."

"Holy crap, awesome!" Lin Chen almost burst out laughing when he heard that.

Song Jiehui didn't give up: "President Zeng, I'm not lying to you. We've received a lot of complaints from the public recently..."

"Director Song, we need to hold an emergency meeting right away." Zeng Huihuang interrupted Song Jiehui before he could finish speaking: "If you have something to say, come to my office in person. I can't hear you clearly over the phone, okay?"

Hang up when you're done.

Holy crap!

Zeng Huihuang hung up the phone, slowly took a sip of tea, and said, "You want money from me just because you made a phone call? Did you get your head smashed by the provincial company?"

Song Jiehui put down the phone and sat there somewhat dejectedly. The meeting room was quiet. Lin Chen sensed the leader's helplessness, but thinking about it, it made sense. It was too naive to think you could ask someone for money just by making a phone call.

Zeng Huihuang is a person who cares about his reputation.

Song Jiehui took a breath and looked at everyone: "As you all heard, President Zeng probably isn't very clear about the water quality situation on our side. How about this, Director Tan, you organize some people to conduct an in-depth investigation and compile a detailed water quality report for me. I'll find some time to report to President Zeng and try to get some funding."

Tan Huasheng nodded: "Okay."

"Lin Chen, you're a senior engineer, could you help with the water quality testing?" Director Song suddenly added, and you had no idea why he would add that.

Lin Chen was numb.