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The car door opened, and a well-dressed young woman wearing black-rimmed glasses stepped out, carrying a thick stack of folders.

She spotted Lu Qingshan surrounded by a crowd, and Lin Xiulan, who was equally dazzling beside him.

A flicker of excitement flashed in the woman's eyes, and she quickly walked over.

"Sister Lan!"

Lin Xiulan turned around, saw the person who came, and immediately a genuine smile appeared on her face.

"Beautiful! You've finally arrived! Was your journey safe?"

She affectionately took Chen Meili's hand, turned to Lu Qingshan who was still socializing, and spoke with a hint of pride in her voice.

"Qingshan, come here for a second."

Lu Qingshan finally managed to break free from the crowd and walk to his wife's side.

"This is Chen Meili, the wife of Director Zhao of the county supply and marketing cooperative whom I mentioned before."

Lin Xiulan introduced it to her husband.

"I had been staying at home taking care of the kids, and I didn't even know she was a professional accountant. I mentioned our situation to her, and she was willing to come and help us."

She looked at Lu Qingshan and added another sentence.

"From now on, she will be the head accountant of our Xiushan Industrial Company."

Looking at the calm and capable woman in front of him, and then at his wife's expectant eyes, Lu Qingshan felt a warm current flow through his heart.

He knew that his wife was not only protecting the home for him, but also building a solid foundation for him, an invisible network of relationships.

"Thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law." Lu Qingshan nodded to Chen Meili. "Welcome to the team."

……

By the time I returned to the shop, it was already getting dark.

Monkey Three and Fatty were excitedly discussing the tasting event today, spitting as they talked and gesturing wildly.

Chen Meili did not participate in their celebration.

She had barely put down her luggage when she walked to the only desk in the shop.

"Sister Lan, where are the receipts for the payment we just received, and the expenses for the tasting event?"

Lin Xiulan paused for a moment, then handed over a cloth bag containing money and a few loose receipts.

Chen Meili took it, without even glancing at the thick stack of bills, and simply spread them out one by one.

"No, this is too messy."

She took out a brand-new ledger and a fountain pen from her folder.

"From today onwards, we must establish formal accounts. Every income and every expenditure must have corresponding receipts and transaction records."

She raised her head again and looked at Monkey Three beside her.

"Brother Monkey, do you still have all the original copies of the batch numbers, receiving slips, and quality inspection reports from the county for all the goods in our warehouse?"

Monkey Three was taken aback by the question and scratched his head: "It seems... they're all there, stuffed in that cabinet."

Chen Meili frowned.

"No. All important documents must be archived and stored."

She was decisive and efficient, unlike a woman who had just given birth.

That air of rigor and professionalism made the previously somewhat carefree Monkey Three, Fatty, and others involuntarily stop laughing and stand up straight.

As Lin Xiulan watched this scene, she felt increasingly at ease.

This is a true professional.

It was late at night when Scarface Liu returned from outside, looking pale.

As soon as he entered, he went straight to Lu Qingshan, who was looking at account books in the backyard.

"Brother Lu."

Lu Qingshan looked up and noticed something was wrong on his face.

"Something happened?"

"Hmm." Scarface Liu lowered his voice, "I spent the whole day at the mountain produce wholesale market today."

"Overnight, the whole market was spreading rumors that all of our 'Xiushan Industry' products were fumigated with industrial sulfur in order to improve their appearance."

They said our goods were all show and no substance, a rotten dreg inside.

"What?!" Monkey Three, who was standing nearby, immediately exploded. "Who the hell spouted that nonsense! Our goods were all carried down from the mountain basket by basket by the villagers, spotless!"

Scarface Liu ignored him and continued, "This afternoon, two small shops that had previously agreed to deal with us called to say they didn't want the goods anymore. Several others that were initially interested are now observing the situation."

Lu Qingshan's eyes instantly turned cold.

He knew without even thinking that this was Wei Biao's doing.

When you can't win a direct confrontation, you resort to dirty tricks—a despicable tactic, but also the most lethal.

"Qingshan, what should we do?" Lin Xiulan's face was full of worry. "These kinds of rumors are the most harmful. Even if we have a thousand mouths, we can't explain ourselves."

Lu Qingshan didn't speak immediately; he looked at his wife.

"Xiulan, what do you think?"

Lin Xiuguan was taken aback by the question, and then fell into deep thought.

After a while, she raised her head, her eyes regaining their firmness.

"They're doing this to throw us into chaos, to make us lose our composure and shut down our businesses."

"If we really close the door, wouldn't that just be playing into their hands and confirming their guilty conscience?"

Therefore, we must not act rashly.

"Tomorrow, we'll be open as usual. We'll display our best products as samples, so they can see, smell, and taste them!"

She looked at Lu Qingshan and said, word by word, "I believe that truly good things will speak for themselves."

Lu Qingshan watched as his wife quickly calmed down under pressure and made the right judgment, a hint of approval in his eyes.

"We'll do as you say."

The next day, just as dawn was breaking.

The doors of Xiushan Industrial's shops opened right on time.

Following Lin Xiulan's instructions, Monkey Three and Fatty placed trays of the best-looking mountain produce samples in the most conspicuous position at the entrance.

However, although a lot of people gathered at the shop entrance to watch the spectacle all morning, not a single person actually came in to inquire about prices.

Those people pointed at the shop, whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with suspicion and speculation.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, Monkey Three suddenly rushed in from outside in a panic.

"Brother Lu...Brother Lu! Sister Lan! Something terrible has happened!"

"There are...a few people in uniform outside!"

Lin Xiulan's heart skipped a beat. She exchanged a glance with Lu Qingshan and quickly walked out.

A Jeep with the word "Industry and Commerce" printed on it had been parked in front of the shop.

Three business personnel in blue uniforms, with serious expressions, were standing at the door.

The leader was a middle-aged man in his forties with a square face, a stern expression, and sharp eyes scanning the shop.

When he saw Lu Qingshan and Lin Xiulan come out, he took out an inspection notice with a bright red seal from his briefcase.

"Who is in charge?"

"Yes, that's me." Lin Xiulan took a step forward.

The man waved the notification in front of Lin Xiulan.

"We are from the Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce. We have received numerous reports from the public, alleging that Xiushan Industry is involved in selling toxic and harmful products and passing off inferior goods as superior ones."

"According to regulations, we are now conducting a surprise inspection of your business premises and all your inventory!"

"Until the inspection results are available, all goods must be sealed in place!"

"boom!"

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the ears of all the onlookers.

The crowd instantly stirred.

"They really reported me!"

"I knew it! Such good quality at such a cheap price, there was definitely something fishy going on!"

"This is it, we're going to be shut down!"

The voice of the business administration official was harsh and devoid of any emotion.

The two young men behind him had already taken out seals and glue, ready to stick them directly onto the warehouse door.

"What right do you have?!" Monkey Three's eyes were bloodshot as he blocked the warehouse doorway, roaring, "Our goods are spotless! You're defaming them!"

"Insolence!" The head of the business administration officials' faces darkened. "We are acting in accordance with the law. Do you intend to obstruct official business?"

It looked like a conflict was about to break out.

"Monkey Three, step back."

A clear, cool, yet incredibly calm voice rang out.

Lin Xiulan stopped the impulsive Monkey Three.

Instead of panicking or resisting, she stepped forward and calmly looked at the leading business personnel.

"Comrade, we are legitimate businessmen, and we will naturally cooperate with your work."

Her composure surprised everyone.

The industrial and commercial official was also taken aback, and his prepared threatening remarks were abruptly cut off.

"However," Lin Xiulan changed the subject, "since it's a 'public report' and a public inspection, I think we, the neighbors, should also be allowed to witness it, right?"

She pointed to the growing crowd outside.

"Let's see if our goods are indeed toxic or harmful products as the report claims."

These words were resounding and forthright.

Looking at her calm gaze and then at the countless pairs of eyes staring at him, the business administration official wanted to refuse, but couldn't find any reason to do so.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and nod.

"Can."

Lin Xiulan received permission and slowly turned around.

She looked behind her at Chen Meili, who also looked nervous but was clutching a folder tightly in her hand.

"Xiao Chen," her voice remained steady.

"Bring out all our qualifications, without missing a single one."