My Daily Basic Stipend Is 10 Million

Chapter 166: Chapter 157: Mistaken for a Love Rival

The development supervisor kept his head down, not daring to say a word, but he was cursing inwardly. ’You went yourself and couldn’t seal the deal either, you son of a bitch. All you know is how to blame your subordinates!’

Xia Bin thought for a moment, then said, "Get the meeting materials ready, and fast. Also, I want you to raise the level of hospitality this time. We have to make sure the Ledi team is satisfied."

"Sa Mo has already become a problem. We absolutely cannot let anything go wrong with Ledi. Otherwise, with two of our three core brands in trouble, the company will be in a serious situation!"

The development supervisor acknowledged the order.

"You understand? Then get the hell out of here! What are you waiting for, an invitation to tea?"

He was absolutely furious. It felt like all the anger he’d suppressed for the past few years was erupting at once, making his head throb.

In the operations office of Junxiao Square, Wu Fang was meeting with President Wang of Green Source Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Though it was called a biotechnology company, it was really in the pest control business, specializing in termite prevention. Their operations covered shopping malls, agriculture, forestry, and even dams and levees.

President Wang’s face was flushed red with agitation, and he was even starting to stutter.

"Manager Wu, you can’t do this to me. I already had an agreement with your predecessor! He said he reported it to his superiors and got it confirmed. How can everything change just because you took over?"

Wu Fang looked at President Wang and could understand his frustration. After all, anyone who had spent that much time and effort schmoozing, only to have the decision-maker replaced right as the deal was about to close, would be upset.

He could only explain in a placating tone, "President Wang, I don’t know the details of what happened before. But my orders from management are to get three competitive bids."

"Besides, getting three bids doesn’t mean you’re out of the running. As long as your service is superior and your price is competitive, there won’t be a problem."

President Wang’s face turned crimson with anger. ’Easy for you to say! All that money I spent taking them to karaoke and treating them to dinners... was that all for nothing?’

’Aren’t those costs, too?’

’Now I have to compete with two other bids? My costs are already higher than theirs from the get-go. What kind of advantage do I have?’

"Manager Wu, your predecessor said he got confirmation from his superiors! How can the company just go back on its word like this?"

Wu Fang spread his hands. "It’s just really unfortunate timing. The leadership has changed, too."

’Damn it all!’ President Wang thought. ’Aren’t they just messing with me? We’d just finalized everything, and now the people have changed!’

"Would it be possible for you to put in a good word for me with the new boss? Or maybe you could arrange a meeting? I, Wang, would be happy to host."

Wu Fang replied, "The boss is a very busy man; you can’t just get a meeting with him on a whim. Besides, do you really think the head of a mall this size is hurting for a free meal?"

President Wang could only keep a forced smile on his face. He knew one meal wouldn’t solve the problem. He just wanted to build a connection with the new boss and see if there was another chance to smooth things over.

’Otherwise, the way things are going,’ he thought, ’this project is dead in the water.’

Besides, he wasn’t just after this one contract; it was an annual deal. If he could build a solid relationship with the top boss, it would surely be more reliable than dealing with these lower-level managers.

He’d spent over half a year cultivating the previous manager, flattering him endlessly every time they went out to eat, personally chauffeuring him everywhere.

And after all that effort, the guy was gone, and the deal was left hanging!

Ultimately, the problem was that the manager’s rank wasn’t high enough. He couldn’t make the final decision on the spot, which dragged things out for too long and led to this mess.

President Wang finally realized that even this Manager Wu was going to be a tough nut to crack, let alone his boss.

’Alright,’ he thought, ’one step at a time.’

"Since the boss is busy, how about we have a small private get-together first, Manager Wu? I know a place that serves local cuisine—their braised wild soft-shelled turtle is exceptional."

Wild soft-shelled turtle was known to be quite... restorative. Perhaps Wu Fang was at an age where he could use a bit of a boost, so he agreed. He also promised to ask if his boss had time and invite him along.

President Wang beamed. As long as the manager was willing to meet, there was still a chance.

After President Wang left, Wu Fang went to report to Zhao Hui.

Zhao Hui said, "I won’t be able to make it. I have a family dinner tomorrow that I can’t miss."

Wu Fang said, "In that case, I’ll turn him down. I won’t go either."

Zhao Hui waved his hand. "No, it’s fine. You go ahead with the dinner; it’s normal business. But the three-bid process still needs to happen. Just... all things being equal, we can give them priority. After all, they’ve been in talks with us for so long."

"If the water is too clear, there will be no fish." Although Zhao Hui had a bit of a rough-and-tumble past, he had since mastered the art of dealing with people smoothly.

He knew you had to give your subordinates a little leeway. Only then would they be completely loyal.

Of course, he would never compromise on matters of principle.

Night fell, and the streets filled with a web of traffic. During rush hour, the roads in Jiangzhou were always congested.

As Jiangzhou’s only three-star Michelin restaurant, Han Pavilion inevitably became a gathering spot for the city’s elite.

Its patrons were either wealthy or powerful.

A month ago, Feng Feifei would never have dreamed of coming here. Back then, her company was still struggling to survive.

She had sold her only home for a last-ditch effort, simply because she couldn’t bear to let her father’s life’s work die in her hands.

She had absolutely no confidence back then, especially after her core team resigned without a second thought upon learning of the company’s dire financial state. That blow had almost left her completely shattered.

But life is strange. Chen Xiao, the one she’d had the lowest expectations for—the one she’d kept on out of pity, just so he could collect a daily basic stipend—had somehow managed to orchestrate this incredible turnaround in just one month.

Last month, she was on the verge of losing her home. This month, she was discussing plans for a 300-mu campus and was about to acquire a 40-mu industrial park for 150 million.

Chen Xiao had made all of this possible, which was why she was treating him tonight at Jiangzhou’s most expensive Michelin restaurant.

Bailu Manor was also very upscale, but it served primarily Chinese cuisine. Feng Feifei felt that Han Pavilion had a better atmosphere.

The private rooms at Han Pavilion had a very romantic ambiance, perfect for dates or small gatherings. Each room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and offered excellent privacy.

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