"Shishi, is what you said true? Did you really secure the cooperation project with Tiankun Group?"
Liu Zhengnan's face was filled with excitement.
It was no wonder. The Liu Group was currently lacking operational cash flow, and many projects had been regrettably halted. If this continued, the company would have no choice but to declare bankruptcy. Not only that, but they would be sued in court for unfulfilled contracts, and might even end up in prison.
Therefore, when he heard his granddaughter tell him that she had secured a project with Tiankun Group, the hottest company in Rongcheng recently, Liu Zhengnan became so agitated.
"However, Grandpa, for the company to revive, we need to cut some of our existing projects."
Immediately after, Liu Shishi presented a pre-prepared document, listing the projects that needed to be terminated or transferred out.
Halfway through reading, Liu Zhengnan looked up at Liu Shishi and said, "Shishi, our Liu family started in logistics back in the day. This... how can this be done?"
"Grandpa, times have changed. If we don't have the determination to burn our bridges, even securing the Tiankun Group project will be useless. If we don't have the funds and manpower to invest, will they continue to choose us?"
Liu Shishi did not reveal everything to Liu Zhengnan. In fact, the conditions offered by Gong Chengbin when they spoke were extremely generous, so generous that Liu Shishi could hardly believe it. Later, Gong Chengbin told Liu Shishi that Du Fei was his good brother, and they were inseparable. He then proceeded to praise Du Fei's many virtues in front of her, to the point where Liu Shishi felt a little embarrassed.
It was then that Liu Shishi realized that the reason she was able to secure the cooperation with Tiankun Group was all because of Du Fei. It made sense, considering Tiankun Group was one of the hottest companies in Rongcheng recently, and countless people wanted to cooperate with them. Why would they choose the Liu Group?
After securing the project, Liu Shishi had originally intended to call Du Fei, but she restrained herself. She planned to focus on completing this project first, then find a suitable time to invite Du Fei out for a meal and thank him properly.
However, Liu Shishi knew her grandfather Liu Zhengnan's personality well, so she didn't tell him about the generous terms promised by Gong Chengbin. This was because Liu Shishi wanted to dedicate all her efforts to the Tiankun Group project. While fully committing to the project, she intended to cut off all the company's previously discarded projects.
Under his granddaughter's questioning, Liu Zhengnan could only sigh deeply. "Alright then, I'll listen to you. The company's affairs are all yours to decide. Alas, Grandpa is getting old."
After the sigh, Liu Zhengnan seemed to lose all his spirit, which made Liu Shishi feel a pang of heartache. However, Liu Shishi then told herself that these actions were necessary, and she must not be soft-hearted.
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"I say, Young Master Gong, are you this idle every day? Didn't you say your new company has a lot of urgent matters, yet you have time to come here?"
Du Fei said irritably, looking at Gong Chengbin pacing in front of him.
Gong Chengbin sat down beside Du Fei and pointed at him, "You, Du Fei! I went to such great lengths to help you a few days ago, and you speak to me like this? If I had known you were this kind of person, I wouldn't have helped you even if you beat me to death!"
Du Fei first handed the prescription he was holding to Du Dabao, asking him to fetch the medicine for the patient. Ever since Xu Wenshan arrived at the Chinese medicine clinic, Wang Zhongling had completely let loose. Whenever the clinic wasn't busy, she would drag Xu Wenshan out shopping for food, completely disregarding Du Fei, the boss. Initially, Xu Wenshan felt a little embarrassed, but after a few times, she was gradually influenced by Wang Zhongling. Fortunately, with Du Dabao assisting him, Du Fei didn't have to end up seeing patients and fetching medicine himself.
After the patient left with their medicine, Du Fei looked at Gong Chengbin and said, "Alright then, please tell me, Young Master Gong, what great help did you provide that I am completely unaware of? I am all ears."
Gong Chengbin recounted his encounter with Liu Shishi at the company, how he gave the Tiankun Group project to Liu Shishi because of Du Fei, and how he had praised Du Fei countless times in front of Liu Shishi, embellishing the details.
"Tell me, didn't I help you greatly? In time, if you win Liu Shishi over, I'll have half the credit!"
After speaking, Gong Chengbin drank the water Du Dabao had just poured for Du Fei in one gulp. Du Fei felt a mixture of amusement and exasperation after hearing Gong Chengbin's account. Although there were likely some exaggerations in what Gong Chengbin said, the events were certainly true. However, thinking about what Gong Chengbin had boasted about him in front of Liu Shishi made Du Fei's face feel a little hot.
"Alright, alright, thank you for your help, Young Master Gong. But next time there's something like this, could you please notify me in advance?"
Seeing Gong Chengbin's expectant look, Du Fei, to prevent him from feeling too disappointed, offered a few words of thanks. However, Gong Chengbin found Du Fei's gratitude insincere.
"How about this, if you really want to thank me, treat me to a meal at Cui Zhu Yuan."
Du Fei's eyes widened. "Are you kidding me? You want me to treat you to a meal at Cui Zhu Yuan? That's one of the most overpriced restaurants in Rongcheng. I heard a meal there costs six figures. I'm not treating."
Cui Zhu Yuan was one of the properties owned by Rongcheng's richest man, who also frequented the restaurant. Because of this, Cui Zhu Yuan gradually became a place where many political and business elites in Rongcheng would go. Of course, with more wealthy and influential people patronizing it, the consumption level naturally had to rise. Otherwise, why would a boss worth hundreds of millions eat dishes priced at a few dozen yuan per plate? That would be too demeaning. Therefore, although the consumption at Cui Zhu Yuan was increasingly high, many bosses still flocked to it, and business was booming.
"Du Fei, you're a person worth tens of millions now. You're reluctant to spend this little money, considering how much I helped you. You've really broken my heart."
As he spoke, Gong Chengbin made a gesture of clutching his chest. If anyone else saw this, they would surely be stunned. The son of Gong Weimin, one of the ten wealthiest individuals in Rongcheng, was such a comical character. This news would be incredibly explosive. Du Fei was about to retort to Gong Chengbin when his phone suddenly rang. Seeing that it was Du Yunyun on the caller ID, Du Fei decided to answer the call first and then tease Young Master Gong later.
"Brother, save me, ah..."
As soon as the call was connected, before Du Fei could say anything, he heard Du Yunyun's panicked voice on the other end. Then, with a scream, the phone seemed to be snatched away.
"Little sister! Little sister!"
"What happened to little sister?"
Du Fei shouted into the phone. A few seconds later, the call was disconnected. When Du Fei tried to call again, the phone was switched off.