At Bingqing Cosmetics, in the president's office.
After hanging up Li Qingyun's call, Xia Bingqing's gaze slightly darkened. "Why did Qingmei Company suddenly change its general manager?"
Beside her, Liu Wenwen was also startled. "Wh-what? They changed people?"
"Yes!"
"Why?" Liu Wenwen asked, puzzled.
Xia Bingqing was unaware of the reason but didn't dwell on it.
Since Li Qingyun had said she would come to Lin City, Xia Bingqing, as a collaborator, decided to host a banquet for her.
At nine o'clock that evening, Li Qingyun arrived at Lin City Grand Hotel.
They proceeded to the best private room.
Xia Bingqing and others had been waiting for a long time...
Meeting Li Qingyun and welcoming her was a gesture of respect.
However, Li Qingyun did not see it that way, assuming Xia Bingqing was subservient to her.
Xia Bingqing extended her hand to Li Qingyun with a smile. "Hello, President Li..."
Li Qingyun extended her hand back, but with an air of arrogance. "Hello, President Xia!"
Li Qingyun's attitude made Xia Bingqing feel somewhat uncomfortable, but she chose to ignore it.
Xia Bingqing politely said, "President Li, Qingmei..."
Li Qingyun immediately interrupted, "My name is Li Qingyun. As for the person you mentioned, we've already let her go! Her business capabilities were simply too poor!"
Xia Bingqing and Liu Wenwen exchanged a look, unsure what to say, and simply nodded.
Li Qingyun then stated, "President Xia, you should be discussing cooperation with someone who understands business. What do you think?"
Xia Bingqing gave an awkward smile and nodded. "Yes!"
She could tell that Li Qingyun was a proud and conceited person.
Soon, Li Qingyun continued, "As the old saying goes, a new ruler brings new officials. Now that I've taken over Qingmei Company, I need to make some adjustments to our cooperation. Do you agree, President Xia?"
Xia Bingqing smiled faintly. "Then I'll have to see what kind of adjustments you have in mind!"
Li Qingyun said no more, directly tossing a folder. Her attitude was cold and unpleasant, as if everyone owed her something.
Out of consideration for their relationship, Xia Bingqing didn't retaliate.
She picked up the folder.
And looked at its contents.
Soon, the faint smile on Xia Bingqing's face disappeared.
She said, "President Li, I cannot accept such changes!"
Previously, her cooperation with Li Qingmei was fair and just, with profits split fifty-fifty. But now, Li Qingyun, with a single piece of paper, wanted seventy percent of the profits. Was this not outrageous?
Li Qingyun's expression instantly changed. "President Xia, Bingqing Cosmetics has achieved its current status, largely due to the support of our Li family. Therefore, it is only right and proper that we receive seventy percent of the profits!"
Xia Bingqing felt Li Qingyun was going too far. "I have already given you substantial profit returns!"
Li Qingyun scoffed again. "When drinking water, remember the source. I advise President Xia to think carefully!"
This was deliberately how she planned to break off cooperation with Bingqing Cosmetics. By proposing unreasonable demands, if Xia Bingqing refused, she could smoothly sever the partnership.
She mused to herself, "I'm truly quite intelligent!"
Amused...
Xia Bingqing closed the folder, her expression serious. "I regret to inform you that I cannot agree to your demands!"
She pushed the folder back to Li Qingyun expressionlessly.
Following this, Li Qingyun got to the main point and said, "Since that's the case, then our two parties cannot continue cooperating, can we!"
Xia Bingqing remained selectively silent.
After a moment, Li Qingyun added, "President Xia, I would like a definitive answer from you!"