CHAPTER 81: CHAPTER 80 JUMP BACK

As soon as they met, John excitedly said, "President Wei, I’ve discovered that your Flame Country really is a nation full of potential. That Blue Maple Group just now seems to be a corporate company from your country too, and they’ve shown a lot of sincerity. I think working with them would be very interesting."

Wei Xueqing laughed and said, "So Mr. John, have you already decided to cooperate with Blue Maple Group?"

"No! No! No!" John shook his head repeatedly and said, "Since we were the first to start negotiating for cooperation and have five years of experience working together, I need to see your opinions first before deciding whether to cooperate with Blue Maple Group. I believe I am showing a lot of sincerity, and so I hope you can show enough sincerity too."

Wei Xueqing nodded, "Thank you very much. Before discussing terms, I would like to tell Mr. John something."

"Please go ahead."

Wei Xueqing said, "Firstly, the cooperation between us began five years ago when my father signed the cooperation intention with the president of the company of Cui’er. Our cooperation not only helped Shangdong Group get through tough times, but I believe it also helped the company of Cui’er earn a good reputation, after all, Flame Country manufacturing is internationally renowned. All of your cups and furniture might be produced in Flame Country. We have an ancient saying, ’honesty bring profits, steady streams endure.’ I believe that the company of Cui’er aims for long-term development rather than short-term interests."

After Yang Chen finished translating, John said, "Of course, I wish our cooperation could last for a second five years, a third five years."

"So!" Wei Xueqing smiled and said, "Our company has five years of cooperation experience with Cui’er and understands its brand better, thus more capable of directing the brand’s path. Considering the brand influence of Cui’er and the corresponding soft power, we value it at ten million Northern Federation currency. If the company of Cui’er insists on investing ten million, we are willing to give up 20% of the shares, with Shangdong Group holding 80%!"

"What?" John looked at Wei Xueqing in disbelief, "Do you know what you’re saying?"

Cheng Yang also looked shocked at Wei Xueqing, not understanding how Wei Xueqing suddenly changed her stance.

Others were also looking incredulous, not knowing what Wei Xueqing was thinking.

Yesterday, it was clearly agreed that the lowest bottom line was absolute control at 51%, how did it suddenly become 80%?

Wei Xueqing smiled and said, "I certainly understand, if Mr. John wants to build and grow the brand, he might want to consider my proposal. We have another saying, ’business doesn’t go as planned but the relationship remains,’ I believe even if this cooperation doesn’t succeed, there will be future opportunities."

After hearing Yang Chen’s translation, John’s expression turned remarkable.

If Blue Maple Group hadn’t come before, he would definitely consider Wei Xueqing’s proposal, as their company desperately needs to quickly establish a new brand in Flame Country. Shangdong Group, with the Cui’er brand’s production line, is definitely the first choice because they can produce and promote the new product fastest.

But now, with Blue Maple Group’s intervention, he definitely won’t consider Wei Xueqing’s proposal.

John stood up and said, "I believe Shangdong Group will develop even better in the future, because they have President Wei!"

"Thank you!" Wei Xueqing shook hands with John, preparing to leave.

Cheng Yang panicked and spoke to Wei Xueqing, "President Wei, what are you doing? Where is the plan we studied before? Why not stick to it? This cooperation isn’t just a new project, even the old projects could be taken away!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Xueqing frowned slightly.

Indeed, she was also unwilling to abandon the old projects. But the current state of the company of Cui’er is too dangerous; rather than earning ten million in profit, it’s better to break off early to avoid future troubles, and the loss wouldn’t just be a few million.

She said to Cheng Yang, "This is my decision, I’ll bear all consequences!"

Cheng Yang, hearing this, got a bit angry and said, "You know how much I paid to find out Blue Maple Group’s bottom line? Just to let them go like this? I believe if we make a slight concession, they’ll prioritize us! Yang Chen, translate to John that we’re willing to take 65% of the shares fully funded, they’ll definitely agree!"

"Cheng Yang!" Wei Xueqing glared angrily at Cheng Yang, "Are you in charge or am I in charge? I’ve said before, the terms won’t change!"

Cheng Yang shook his head at Wei Xueqing, "You’ve made a mistake, absolutely made a mistake! If we abandon this cooperation project, Shangdong Group will certainly face a catastrophe!"

Wei Xueqing was furious, wanting to reprimand, but Yang Chen stopped her.

Yang Chen extended his arms blocking Wei Xueqing behind.

Seeing their quarrel, John couldn’t help but ask, "What’s going on? What’s happening?"

Yang Chen waved his hand and said to John in Lancy Language, "It’s okay, don’t worry!"

Then he turned to Cheng Yang and said, "Whether Shangdong Group will face a catastrophe, no one can say, but you certainly can. I heard from Zhou Lan that you asked her for John’s contact information? Then right after our negotiations ended, Blue Maple Group rushed over, you know best what’s going on, don’t you?"

"That’s right!" Cheng Yang didn’t hide it anymore, saying directly, "I contacted Blue Maple Group. In my view, Wei Xueqing is just like a leading wolf, driving Shangdong Group forward, but if the wolf pack doesn’t have a tiger chasing behind, they definitely won’t dare to move boldly forward, so I contacted Blue Maple Group. Otherwise, how could Wei Xueqing agree to such harsh conditions last night? If the company of Cui’er doesn’t cooperate with us, we lose not only new projects but old projects too. Half of Shangdong Group relies on the Cui’er project. If this project gets canceled, Shangdong Group would struggle to maintain itself, so I must ensure Wei Xueqing secures this project."

Yang Chen let out a cold laugh, "What gives you the right?"

"What?" Cheng Yang’s face darkened.

Yang Chen said, "I said, what gives you the right? First, you’re not part of Shangdong Group’s decision-making team, second, Shangdong Group doesn’t have your shares, third, you’re not responsible for this project, what gives you the right to decide these? What you’ve done now makes you a corporate spy!"

Wei Xueqing also angrily stretched her head from behind Yang Chen to glare at Cheng Yang, "Cheng Yang, once we return home, I’ll definitely sue you!"

"Fine!" Cheng Yang was irritated and completely provoked by Yang Chen’s and Wei Xueqing’s words, taking a desperate turn said, "Sue all you want! Didn’t you say I’m a corporate spy? I just am! I’ve secured this project for Blue Maple Group! You can wait to collect the remains of Shangdong Group!"

With that, Cheng Yang pulled out his phone to call Blue Maple Group.

Yang Chen snorted coldly, turned to Wei Xueqing and said, "Let’s go!"

Wei Xueqing took a deep look at Yang Chen and nodded.