Sang Zhi never expected that she would overhear such an important conversation just after finishing her proposal.
She looked at Director Gu, feeling a sudden surge of tension. How had the workshop, which usually received no interest from anyone, suddenly become such a prized commodity? Before coming over this morning, she had specifically sent a telegram to Auntie Tian, instructing her to begin collecting sap from tomorrow so they could ship it here.
Who could have foreseen such a sudden interruption at this critical moment? Under normal circumstances, it should have been first come, first served. However, since the prize had yet to be claimed, the leadership at the mill would certainly weigh the overall strengths of both parties before making a decision. Moreover, while she was technically a benefactor to the father and daughter, the other party was a couple currently dating with the intention of marriage. Director Gu was a man of integrity, but she feared the tendency of middle-aged people to get swept up in grand, dramatic romances, potentially sacrificing her to appease a lover.
Chapter 97