245: Chapter 243: How did you do it?
245: Chapter 243: How did you do it?
“How could this be possible?” Zhang Guoli’s face darkened ominously, his gaze flickering with gloomy shadows as he looked at Tangyu.
Chen Jietian’s expression also changed dramatically, becoming exceedingly complex, as a mix of emotions tangled and shone in his heart.
Zhao Xinxin had already shifted from skepticism to immense excitement, her body slightly trembling despite her efforts to remain calm.
How could one remain calm in such a situation?
It was as if a raging storm had erupted in Zhao Xinxin’s mind.
If this were the case, everything Tangyu had just said was true—he had indeed managed to bring Huangfu Jing on board, which was incredible and simply magical.
This undoubtedly stirred colossal waves in Zhao Xinxin’s heart.
How had he managed to do it?
“Hehe, it’s not that we don’t believe you.
It’s just that words alone aren’t enough, right?
After all, this is a major matter, and it’s not something to take lightly.
A letter of authorization would suffice, or a personal promise would also do,” chuckled the manager of Dali’s new product, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Tangyu.
With his insight, he could see that Tangyu was no ordinary young man.
If such a talented young man could be befriended, he would certainly do his best to do so.
Even if they couldn’t become friends, it was best not to make an enemy of him.
Thus, his tone had also become much more polite.
This was definitely a person with deep schemes and versatility.
Tangyu nodded and said, “Of course.” He then directly called Huangfu Jing and switched on the speakerphone.
The ringtone was a very melodious song.
Anyone familiar with it would know it was Huangfu Jing’s own song, her claim to fame.
The sound was like a melody from heaven; pleasing to the ear, it was likable even to Tangyu, who generally did not listen to music.
The call was quickly connected, and Huangfu Jing’s voice came through: “Hello, this is Huangfu Jing.
Tangyu has already informed me about Dali Group’s new product matter.
I have agreed to his proposal.
Whatever you need to discuss, you can consult with him.
He has full authority to represent me in all matters.” After speaking, Huangfu Jing hung up the phone.
Although it was a brief statement, it undoubtedly sent another tremendous shockwave through everyone, rattling them intensely.
The weight of the words ‘full authority’ was palpable to everyone present.
The entire private room fell into a hushed silence, like a heavy bomb had just exploded.
“Haha, Mr.
Tangyu really does have influence,” the manager of Dali’s new product laughed after a long pause, breaking the silence.
Zhang Guoli slumped in his chair, drained.
This blow was unprecedented for him.
The victory that had been within his grasp was now under threat.
However, Zhang Guoli was a figure of note and would not be easily defeated.
He immediately sneered and said, “Even if you really managed to bring Huangfu Jing on board, what about her conditions?”
Having the capability to invite someone and the price of inviting them were two entirely different matters.
Some people could be swayed if the price was right.
It could be said that there are few people in the world who couldn’t be bought.
Of course, Huangfu Jing was quite a unique individual.
This issue also greatly intrigued the manager of Dali’s new product, who asked with a smile, “What conditions does Miss Huangfu Jing require then?”
Tangyu smiled and said, “Don’t worry, the conditions are very generous.
Miss Huangfu Jing only has one requirement: the contract must be limited to five years, and she will attend no more than one commercial event for the new product each year.
As for the price, you’re offering one hundred million; we only need ninety million.
Xinxin Culture and Art will cover the remainder.”
Watching Tangyu’s unconcerned expression, the new product manager’s eyes also flickered, feeling the thrill of meeting a worthy opponent.
He was also secretly amazed; such a capable young person was rare to see.
“Hehe, if these are really the conditions, our Dali Group will have no more objections,” the new product manager laughed.
Jokingly, he added that these conditions were practically no conditions at all.
There was no need to think twice; even paying an extra ten million wouldn’t matter.
Huangfu Jing was worth the price.
Bang—
The manager’s words struck Zhang Guoli’s heart like thunder, and he could clearly detect the manager’s tone, which obviously favored choosing Huangfu Jing.
“Manager Duan, we are not—” Zhang Guoli blurted out in distress.
Manager Duan immediately turned to Zhang Guoli with a smile that hid knives, saying, “Mr.
Zhang, we must conduct fair competition, of course.
Your contract is also very generous and competitive.
However, the final decision will be made by the company.
We are only responsible for reporting.
So in this matter, we don’t have the power to influence anything.
What we can do now is to report your situation in full, and the company will announce the result tomorrow.”
Zhang Guoli’s face turned ashen, his fists clenched tightly, as if he had lost both his parents.
He could decipher Manager Duan’s intentions, which were clearly dismissive.
If nothing unexpected happened, the victory would undoubtedly belong to Xinxin Culture and Art.
This filled Zhang Guoli with immense frustration and resentment.
After expending so much effort and energy, to come to nothing in the end was unbearable for him.
And all of this was solely because of Tangyu, whose image now fueled an overwhelming grudge in his heart.
Zhang Guoli stood up and said, “Manager Duan, Mr.
Zhao, I’m feeling a bit unwell.
I’ll have to skip lunch.
Please, go ahead.” After speaking, he got up to leave.
As he passed by Tangyu, he gave him a chillingly ominous look: “The green mountains will not change; the green rivers will always flow.
Till we meet again.”
Leaving these words behind, Zhang Guoli walked out with his two bodyguards, his words laden with threats and bitterness.
Tangyu, however, just smirked and did not take the threat to heart.
Even if Zhang Guoli did not come looking for trouble, Tangyu would certainly not let him off easily.
Zhao Xinxin had been staring at Tangyu with a very complex gaze; her emotions were undoubtedly intricate.
Chen Haotian’s mouth twitched slightly, and he stood up expressionlessly, saying, “Manager Duan, President Zhao, I’m feeling a bit unwell too, I’ll take my leave first.
Please enjoy your meal.” Having said that, Chen Haotian also left.
Once Zhang Guoli and Chen Haotian had left, the private room immediately became much quieter, and naturally, the atmosphere also improved a lot.
Manager Duan and the others looked at everything indifferently; to them, this was all too normal, having encountered it many times before.
The losing side simply leaving the scene was a survival law of natural selection.
And the business world vividly exemplified these laws.
“Hehe, they’ve left, let’s continue.
Come, President Zhao, let’s start the meal.
Mr.
Tangyu, and that beautiful lady, please sit down and join us,” Manager Duan said with a smile.
Zhao Xinxin then came back to her senses, nodded at Manager Duan with a smile, and said, “Manager Duan, please don’t be so formal, go ahead.”
Tangyu didn’t stand on ceremony and directly sat next to Zhao Xinxin.
Truth be told, he was quite hungry by this time—it was already past one o’clock.
Liu Shanshan looked at Tangyu a few times, hesitated for a while, but still sat down next to him.
This meal then transformed into a regular dining experience, with the three Dali new product managers not mentioning business at all, just casually chatting about some trivial topics.
Zhao Xinxin and Tangyu naturally wouldn’t bore themselves talking about business; it was like a meal among friends.
After finishing the meal, Manager Duan came over courteously to shake Tangyu’s hand, his face full of smiles, “The young really do outshine the old!
A hero among youths, truly a rare young talent.
I’m even tempted to poach you to be my deputy, haha, President Zhao, just joking, don’t mind me.
You really have snagged a tiger general, congratulations,” he said.
Zhao Xinxin also smiled.
Although Manager Duan was indeed joking, wasn’t he also conveying a message?
As long as Tangyu was willing, Manager Duan would definitely accept him.
This cunning old fox was already starting to think about poaching.
Tangyu smiled lightly and said, “Manager Duan flatters me.
We at Xinxin Culture and Art still need to look to Manager Duan for more guidance and care in the future.”
“Haha, cooperation is unavoidable.
Being able to partner with such a capable and energetic young company is also a key direction for our company’s future development,” Manager Duan laughed heartily.
From this statement, Zhao Xinxin managed to grasp some useful information, which pleased her.
“Alright, this is my business card.
If you need anything in the future, you can contact me.
We’ll take our leave first,” Manager Duan said as he handed his business card to Tangyu.
“Hmm, okay,” Tangyu nodded and took the business card.
“Manager Duan, have a safe trip,” Zhao Xinxin said with a smile as she saw them off.
After seeing off Manager Duan and his party, Zhao Xinxin immediately shut the door of the private room and started sizing up Tangyu with a piercing gaze, “How did you do it?”
Tangyu smiled without answering, “Guess!”
Zhao Xinxin glared at him sharply, “I guess your sister, just tell me already.” This was the first time Tangyu had ever seen Zhao Xinxin curse, and he had to admit, there was a unique charm when girls cursed.
Liu Shan stood quietly to one side, silently watching, always as silent as ever.
Seeing that Sister Xinxin was about to explode, Tangyu grinned and said, “I just went to see Huangfu Jing and asked her for a favor, then she accepted.
That’s all there is to it.”
“…”
“Be more specific,” Zhao Xinxin said.
It couldn’t be that simple.
If it were that easy, it wouldn’t be Huangfu Jing.
She had been turned away twice before.
“I’ve been very specific, that’s just how it is.
The time I was out wasn’t long, was it?
Only about half an hour.
What else could there be?” Tangyu said.
Zhao Xinxin shook her head, “Impossible, how could it be?
You think you’re a god.
Who is Huangfu Jing?
How could you possibly see her so easily, and just with a few words, she agreed to help you?
That’s absolutely impossible.
Just tell me, what really happened?”
Tangyu laughed, “Then I really don’t know.
Maybe it’s because of my personal charm, or perhaps I’m just too handsome, so she agreed quite readily.
But, all these don’t matter much, right?
For us, the result is what’s most important.
Now that we’ve got the result, why should you Sister Xinxin care about the process?”
Zhao Xinxin stared at Tangyu, hearing some deeper meanings in his words.
She knew Tangyu would definitely not reveal the specifics.
However, this matter surely wasn’t easy; maybe Tangyu had paid some price.
Regardless of the situation, Zhao Xinxin truly admired Tangyu’s capabilities from the bottom of her heart.
She dared not imagine that he could convince Huangfu Jing in such a short time, turning the tide and snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
Such an event was beyond her wildest dreams.
As for Tangyu, deep inside, she also felt a greater sense of awe.
This man really was like a mystery.