Dean Zhang was rendered speechless by Song Qiao's words, unsure of how to respond.
What the other party said didn't seem to have any issues.
However, as someone from the Military Hospital, he still needed to maintain his dignity.
Song Qiao's retort put Dean Zhang in an awkward position.
"Perhaps I shouldn't have asked Mo Ling to help with this!"
"It's supposed to be a collaboration, how can they push me around like this!"
Song Qiao grumbled under his breath.
"Collaborating with the Military Hospital seems like a double-edged sword today!"
Song Qiao found Dean Zhang's attitude exasperating.
Once something didn't meet the other party's satisfaction, regardless of the reason, they would launch into a tirade.
If Dean Zhang hadn't retained some semblance of reason, he might have said something as rebellious as defying his superiors.
"I'll say it again!"
"I delivered the medicine this morning!"
"I was stopped the moment I left the premises!"
"If I had forcefully confronted Yang Jiefeng, the medicine would never have reached the Military Hospital!"
"Haven't you seen Yang Jiefeng's true colors for yourself?"
Why would Yang Jiefeng intercept Song Qiao's medicine?
Dean Zhang quickly understood the reason!
The two had a conflict!
And Yang Jiefeng must have been unaware of it!
He had been used as a pawn by Song Qiao!
"How dare you speak of this!"
Dean Zhang couldn't bring himself to admit that he had been manipulated.
He could only glare at Song Qiao.
Seeing that both of them had calmed down, Gao Meng quickly comforted Dean Zhang, saying:
"Dean Zhang, we handled today's matter improperly."
"Regardless of the circumstances, it was our failure to deliver."
"Please accept my apology first!"
Song Qiao was surprised that Gao Meng was now playing along with him, and his expression softened considerably.
Courtesy begets courtesy.
Although Dean Zhang was angry, he wasn't a fool.
After calming down, Dean Zhang sighed heavily:
"Alas!"
"I also know that the main problem doesn't lie with your company."
"But the lives of our soldiers must be guaranteed!"
"And it cannot be delayed for such a ridiculous reason!"
"I'm just angry about your attitude!"
Dean Zhang eased his stance first, giving Song Qiao a way to back down.
However, Song Qiao didn't take the bait.
He had already used Dean Zhang to attack his opponent, and judging by Dean Zhang's reaction, how could he not see it?
He decided to press his advantage to the fullest!
"This time it was just Yang Jiefeng, and he made things so difficult for me."
"What if it's someone of a higher rank next time?"
"What can I do then?"
"If the root cause of this incident isn't resolved, similar things will happen in the future!"
After Song Qiao finished speaking, if Gao Meng hadn't restrained Dean Zhang in time,
they might have ended up fighting.
This kid is really using me as a weapon!
Dean Zhang panted, his anger escalating with every thought.
Song Qiao's reaction was calm.
They remained locked in a stalemate.
Gao Meng kept giving Song Qiao meaningful glances.
"Dean Zhang, I almost forgot to tell you."
"We can produce the formula for Jin Chuang Yao ourselves!"
Jin Chuang Yao was an indispensable item for high-intensity units like the Military Hospital.
Finding an effective and inexpensive Jin Chuang Yao was no easy feat!
"Is that true?"
Song Qiao didn't directly answer Dean Zhang, but continued,
"If we can maintain our cooperative relationship, I will designate the Fourth Military Affiliated Hospital as the primary partner for Jin Chuang Yao!"
The Fourth Military Affiliated Hospital, not other military hospitals!
This meant that short-term supply could prioritize their own people!
Everyone had their own selfish interests, after all.
With such a matter laid bare, how could Dean Zhang not be tempted?
"Jin Chuang Yao developed by yourselves?"
"Has it been tested?"
"What about the pricing?"
If they could obtain a partial profit discount through their cooperation, the Military Hospital would have surplus funds to acquire other equipment!
Dean Zhang's angry eyes were replaced by surprise.
"Regarding the efficacy of Jin Chuang Yao, Dean Zhang need not doubt it!"
"We didn't develop it alone!"
"We developed it in conjunction with Nanyang Group!"
"The Nanyang Group you know!"
With the reputable Nanyang Group as a selling point, the quality of Jin Chuang Yao was beyond question!
As for the price?
They could get it at a considerable discount this time, and what about future collaborations?
Dean Zhang chuckled awkwardly:
"Ahem!"
"Mr. Song, I was too hasty just now!"
"I was rather rude!"
"I sincerely apologize!"
"I hope this doesn't affect our cooperation!"
Dean Zhang's swift change of demeanor caught Song Qiao and Gao Meng off guard.
With the market for the special medicine secured, a major part of his grand plan had been realized.
"Mr. Song, if similar incidents occur in future collaborations!"
"Please inform me immediately!"
"I hope today's incident does not become a hidden issue in our cooperation!"
"Since Mr. Song is silent, I will take it as consent!"
Song Qiao's expression was a mixture of exasperation and amusement at Dean Zhang's enthusiastic demeanor.
"Dean Zhang, please don't be like this!"
"I'm scared!"
"Hahaha!"
Seeing that Song Qiao had no objections, Dean Zhang laughed heartily.
"Old Shen, come here!"
"This Mr. Song will be a regular partner of ours in the future!"
"If we meet again, let's all be amiable and discuss matters amicably!"
This farce, instigated by Yang Jiefeng, ended with both Song Qiao and Dean Zhang in high spirits.
With the Military Hospital as a stable market, their chances of winning the bet increased by another ten percent.
"Cui Haoze, I'm going to slap you hard with this hundred million!"