CHAPTER 87: CHAPTER 86: BUSINESS GENIUS

Yang Chen had just changed his clothes when there was a hurried knock on the door.

Yang Chen opened the door and saw Wei Xueqing standing there in a white dress, like a blooming lotus flower.

Wei Xueqing glanced at Yang Chen’s clothes and nodded, "I stained your clothes; consider this as my compensation. Also! Whatever happened yesterday, do not mention it, do not talk about it, forget it all!"

Seeing the cold look in Wei Xueqing’s eyes, Yang Chen nodded, "Don’t worry!"

"Let’s go! We need to have another chat with Gregory. Our flight is at one in the afternoon, we need to head back immediately." Wei Xueqing turned and walked towards the elevator.

Yang Chen sensed Wei Xueqing’s urgency but didn’t say much and followed along.

They had arranged to meet Frank Gregory at a café.

As soon as they arrived, Frank Gregory complained to them, "The coffee here is terrible, not even one percent as good as Yang’s."

Yang Chen chuckled, "If our collaboration succeeds, you’ll have more opportunities to come to Flame Country, and I can make coffee for you anytime!"

"You said it!" Frank Gregory’s eyes widened, excitedly catching Yang Chen’s words, "No take-backs!"

"Don’t worry!" Yang Chen laughed.

Frank Gregory praised, "Xueqing, you’re lucky to have found such a good friend like Yang. I hope you’ll invite me when you hold your wedding in Flame Country, I’ll definitely be there!"

Wei Xueqing’s face turned red instantly; having red wine meant marriage!

Yang Chen’s expression darkened as he glared at Frank Gregory, "Gregory, don’t speak recklessly! I’m already married! Wei Xueqing and I are just superior and subordinate!"

"Oh, oh! I apologize!" Frank Gregory quickly said.

He hadn’t expected Yang Chen to be angry, nor that Yang Chen was already married!

Wei Xueqing also blushed and explained, "Gregory, Yang Chen and I are just in a superior and subordinate relationship. He’s my bodyguard and my good friend’s boyfriend."

Frank Gregory nodded, focusing entirely on Yang Chen, surprised, "Yang, you’re married? My god! I can’t believe it! Is this true? Oh my god! I have to know who this woman is, what kind of woman could capture your heart, I really can’t believe it! Oh my god! Oh my god!"

He looked as if he’d heard the exact timing of doomsday, continually exclaiming in shock.

Yang Chen helplessly smiled, "Watch your tongue Gregory, some things you shouldn’t know, and is there really a need to be so shocked?"

"Of course there is!" Frank Gregory exclaimed, "You are..."

Halfway through his sentence, Frank Gregory abruptly stopped, noticing the cold glint in Yang Chen’s eyes, and glanced at Wei Xueqing.

Wei Xueqing also looked at Frank Gregory with a puzzled expression, wanting to know what he was about to say.

Fortunately, Frank Gregory responded quickly, "You’re the most outstanding man I’ve ever seen. I honestly can’t imagine what kind of woman could match you! Yang, if time and conditions permit, you must let me meet your wife, I’m so curious! Don’t worry, I’ll definitely tailor a stunning outfit for her! Yang! How could you not invite me to your wedding?"

Yang Chen helplessly shrugged, "We haven’t held a return ceremony, maybe we will in the future. If we do, I will surely invite you, and you will have to tailor two suits for us!"

"That goes without saying!" Frank Gregory agreed without hesitation.

Wei Xueqing looked at Yang Chen, feeling that whenever Yang Chen talked about Ye Xin, he always showed an expression of excitement and joy.

But, when Yang Chen was with her, he always put on a deadpan face, as if she owed him millions!

Why is the difference so big?

"Gregory, we’re heading back this afternoon, why don’t we set a time for formal negotiations and bring our cooperation proposals and both teams in for an official meeting?" Wei Xueqing suggested.

Frank Gregory frowned and said, "To be honest, Xueqing, after going back yesterday, I discussed this with my agent. They investigated your company’s situation, and it’s not optimistic. Your group is not our best choice. The works of Cui’er Company we previously cooperated with are simply... unbearable! I’m not sure if it’s due to their designs or your manufacturing, but I want to know whether you have the capability to produce the clothes we design. I don’t want to ruin my own reputation!"

Hearing this, Wei Xueqing’s heart tightened again, and she quickly said, "Don’t worry Gregory, aren’t you confident in Flame Country’s manufacturing industry?"

Frank Gregory shook his head, "Our luxury goods have always been handcrafted. We don’t need mass-produced mechanical assembly line products, I only want masterpieces!"

Wei Xueqing looked troubled.

"Actually, you should be grateful to Yang. If it weren’t for Yang, my agent would have directly rejected your company’s cooperation, but under my suggestion, my agent decided to give your company another chance. As long as your company can show us enough strength and produce handcrafted works that satisfy me, our cooperation can proceed to the next phase of discussions," Frank Gregory said.

Hope rose again in Wei Xueqing’s heart, and she nodded, "Don’t worry Gregory! We will definitely present excellent works, we will surely satisfy you!"

Frank Gregory shrugged, "Actually, I’m not holding out too much hope, after all, the fashion industry in Flame Country is really..."

He didn’t finish the sentence, but his point was clear.

He wasn’t wrong; over the years, Flame Country’s fashion industry has developed slowly. Initially imitating the formal wear culture of the Southern Federation, and later, the Haibei culture became popular among young people, with various Bei Hai styles dominating. Now, Hanan fashion is gaining popularity, with Southern culture becoming prevalent again.

It seems that over the years, there has been no clear direction for the development of Flame Country’s fashion industry.

But Yang Chen didn’t agree with this.

Yang Chen looked at Frank Gregory and said calmly, "Gregory, by speaking like this, it shows you still don’t understand Flame Country’s culture! You can’t deny anything because everything has two sides! Yes, we’ve gone through a very dark history, which has led us not to reach the desired standard yet, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have good things. From older palace apparel to traditional clothing, to modern garments, do you like Yan Robe?"

"Of course!" Frank Gregory replied, "I really like the design of Yan Robe. It perfectly showcases the beauty of the female form!"

Yang Chen smiled, "This proves there are still good things. Since we’ve chosen to go down the path of revival, our efforts and persistence must be driven by great determination. I believe you will soon see our determination!"

"I’m looking forward to it!" Frank Gregory said earnestly.

Wei Xueqing looked at Yang Chen in surprise, once again feeling that it was a pity Yang Chen wasn’t in business. The reason they even had a chance with this deal was entirely because of Yang Chen’s presence. If it had only been her, even if Frank Gregory gave her another chance, she would probably still find it difficult to secure it.