CHAPTER 74: CHAPTER 73 FLAWS

John finally witnessed the prowess of C. Wei, but when it comes to company interests, he wouldn’t make a single concession.

"C. Wei, I think you still don’t understand the significance of our Duocui’er company in the fashion industry, and you are even less aware of the value of our company’s soft power. If it is as you say, it would be better for your Shangdong Group to independently invest, and we occupy fifty percent of the shares. Such a collaborative approach is more suitable!"

Wei Xueqing shook her head coldly: "Then in this case, I suggest that we let the specialized analysts and evaluators conduct a detailed assessment, and then we can better speak with the data!"

"Ms. Wei!" John stood up, appearing very angry, pointing to the person next to him, "Do you think we are doing what? Our Duocui’er company is an international brand, an international large-scale company, and every time we undertake a project collaboration, we conduct detailed evaluations. I believe you also did an evaluation before you came, and even... among the people you brought, there must be evaluators! If you insist on this, then I hope your Shangdong Group considers carefully whether you have enough sincerity to cooperate with our Duocui’er company!"

"Of course!" John said, "You can also come to us with data from detailed analyses, but by that time, we might already have negotiated cooperation with other companies!"

"Finally!" John tightened his tie and said to Wei Xueqing and Yang Chen, "Thank you for yesterday’s wonderful wine and hospitality, and I hope you enjoy your time in Cheng City!"

After saying this, John left with his people.

Wei Xueqing sat there with a stern face, frowning and pondering.

Cheng Yang couldn’t sit still anymore, and said to Wei Xueqing: "President Wei, do you want me to go chase them back? Have another talk?"

Wei Xueqing frowned in thought, without acknowledging Cheng Yang.

Cheng Yang was unwilling and said: "President Wei, this is Shangdong Group’s chance to turn the tables. As long as we get the development of Duocui’er’s independent brand, we can make a name for ourselves in Flame Country! I think even if we push our bottom line back a bit, it’s acceptable, after all, the profit margin in the clothing industry is still very high!"

Yang Chen stared at Wei Xueqing, watching the change in Wei Xueqing’s expression. Although he didn’t know what Wei Xueqing was thinking, she was definitely influenced by Cheng Yang’s words.

When Wei Xueqing was about to stand up, Yang Chen said to her: "Make sure you’re clear, as soon as you chase after them, it means you have no choice but to accept the conditions set by Duocui’er company!"

Wei Xueqing hesitated again.

Perhaps it’s because she overly values this cooperation that her thinking has already disturbed her judgment ability.

"Do you have any suggestions?" Wei Xueqing looked at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen shook his head: "I’m just a bodyguard, not a business consultant. Whether you can accept certain terms, where your bottom line lies, I think you understand this better than anyone. I won’t interfere with your decision, you are an outstanding professional manager and will make the most suitable decision!"

Although Yang Chen’s words were a bit irritating, overall, they were much more pleasant to hear, mostly encouraging Wei Xueqing.

Wei Xueqing nodded, appearing less anxious.

Cheng Yang hurriedly said from the side: "President Wei, he’s just a bodyguard, don’t listen to him, we still have a chance if we chase after them now, otherwise, this client will really be snatched away by someone else! Many companies domestically are looking at us now!"

Wei Xueqing shook her head: "No matter what, the bottom line must not be broken. Let’s have everyone rest today, and tomorrow I’ll have Zhou Lan arrange for everyone to go back."

After saying this, Wei Xueqing walked out of the conference room with big strides despite some people’s disputes.

When Yang Chen followed Wei Xueqing out, he saw in a window-side office, John standing by the window watching them.

Wei Xueqing instructed Yang Chen to tell the driver to take the company people back to the hotel, while she stayed behind.

After sending the company people away, Wei Xueqing sighed and said to Yang Chen: "Walk with me!"

Yang Chen nodded and followed behind Wei Xueqing.

Walking on the street, watching the passing pedestrians, there were tourists, residents, office white-collars...

Wei Xueqing said: "I think you also saw just now, once you have your own independent and original brand, you control the lifeblood, that’s why they appear so aloof."

Yang Chen thought for a moment and said: "I don’t think they’re aloof, more like deliberately showing a harsh attitude to suppress your confidence."

Wei Xueqing chuckled lightly, shrugged and said: "Why would they do that?"

Yang Chen shook his head, "I don’t know, but from my observations, it seems they are hiding something."

"Alright!" Wei Xueqing smiled faintly, not taking it to heart.

"Perhaps I can’t do business or negotiation, but I was once a guard, and also a field doctor, my observation ability is very strong. On the battlefield amidst bullets, where your comrades fall must be the enemy’s most concentrated firepower area. If you rush in to save people, you will surely die. So, observing the enemy’s movements, finding the right timing is the most important." Yang Chen said.

"You mean..." Wei Xueqing looked at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen looked at Wei Xueqing and said: "Firstly, when we were at the coffee shop, Blair was already there."

"Yes, they had made an appointment in advance!"

Yang Chen shook his head, "Before we notified them, they didn’t know we would be coming, how could it be such a coincidence that when we called them to inform them, Blair had already made an appointment with him, and the timing was so close?"

Wei Xueqing couldn’t help but frown.

"Moreover, when we entered the café, Blair did not know us, yet he was watching us all the time. And it seems, after he sent a message through his phone, John came over."

"How do you know?"

Yang Chen shrugged, "Consider it as my speculative reasoning."

"Alright!" Wei Xueqing was a bit speechless.

"Later during the conversation, I didn’t hear any words related to cooperation. And at the wine party, Blair proposed using the cooperation opportunity as a bet with us, don’t you find it strange? During the conversation, you should also be able to see, Blair was not a company executive, he didn’t have the authority to make such a decision! Moreover, John could agree to a condition because Blair agreed to it, since when did Cheng City’s company have such loyalty? If they really had such loyalty, we wouldn’t have the opportunity to negotiate cooperation with them, let alone inform us."

Wei Xueqing listened and felt enlightened.

"The biggest loophole, Duocui’er company wants to enter Flame Country to establish a new brand under Duocui’er, not in Lancy Country! What is Blair doing meddling? Or are we discussing a brand from Flame Country and one from Lancy Country? If so, we wouldn’t have any conflict between the two, I don’t think John would even mix this up, would he?"

Wei Xueqing’s expression changed slightly, she had never considered so much, but hearing Yang Chen’s words, it seemed there was a taste of conspiracy hidden within!