The people in the group were right, He Yiyuan was indeed holding a business department meeting.

The meeting was held in the company's conference room. The room was spacious, its walls painted a subtle off-white, creating a clean and professional feel. A long conference table dominated the room, its polished surface reflecting the soft light from the neat rows of white pendant lights on the ceiling.

The air conditioner in the corner whirred warm air, trying to dispel the damp chill characteristic of southern winters. Xiao Zhaoshan, He Xinyu, and four business managers took their seats one after another. Their faces wore varying expressions: some nervous, some expectant, some calm, and some composed.

Those present at the meeting were:

General Manager: He Yiyuan

Deputy General Manager: Xiao Zhaoshan

Deputy General Manager and Business Director: He Xinyu

Assistant General Manager: Peng Jianyue

General Manager's Secretary: Shu Yuxin

Business Manager: Tang Yuening

Business Manager: Cao Baochong

Business Manager: Yu Rongyun

Business Manager: Zhao Yanxin

Finally, He Yiyuan entered the conference room with Peng Jianyue and Shu Yuxin. He sat at the head of the table, his expression serious and focused. Peng Jianyue and Shu Yuxin sat on either side, notebooks in hand, ready to record important information.

He Yiyuan was wearing a silver-gray custom-made suit, paired with a light blue shirt and a dark-patterned tie at his collar. He was also wearing a thick black wool coat, the collar of which revealed the exquisite collar of his suit. His chubby white face was dignified and steady, which was different from his cute and lively image in private.

He cleared his throat and began, "We've gathered everyone here today to discuss recent sales performance and shipping issues. As you all know, signed contracts or orders are directly related to the company's development and everyone's interests. Now, the Business Director and each business manager will report on the situation in turn."

He Xinyu was wearing a khaki wool coat that reached mid-calf length, and a black suit underneath.

Tang Yuening wore an off-white velvet dress with simple pleats that added a sense of layering. She accessorized with a black belt and a pair of black ankle boots. She also wore a dark grey shawl.

Cao Baochong was wearing a simple black down jacket without too many decorations. He was wearing a gray sweater with a loose collar, revealing the collar of his white shirt underneath. He was wearing black trousers.

Yu Rongyun was wearing a gray woolen coat, a round-neck black sweater and casual pants underneath.

Zhao Yanxin was wearing a navy blue suit with a white cotton shirt underneath. He didn't wear a tie and had an exquisite brooch pinned on his suit jacket. He was also wearing a black leather jacket, which he casually draped over the back of a chair.

The business director and business managers were all dressed appropriately.

He Xinyu stood up first. He sorted out the documents in his hands and said, "General Manager, colleagues, our team has been actively expanding the market over the past period of time, conducting in-depth communication with many potential customers, and has successfully signed five medium-sized contracts." His voice was calm and confident.

Tang Yuening then stood up, looking a little nervous, and said, "Our team encountered some difficulties. We originally had several promising orders, but at the last minute, the customers chose other competitors due to price issues. However, we also managed to secure one medium-sized order and three small orders."

Cao Baochong stood up, his expression slightly tired. "Our team has been working hard to follow up on several large orders. One order has entered the final stage and the contract is expected to be signed soon."

Yu Rongyun's tone was firm: "Our team has successfully signed four orders through continuous optimization of sales strategies, one of which is a medium-sized order. However, even though the order has been signed, it is still too early to talk about long-term and stable cooperation. We must first deliver the signed orders well before there is a chance for further cooperation."

After hearing Yu Rongyun's words, Zhao Yanxin said sarcastically, "Manager Yu, was it your team that signed the order, or Director Su from the Finance Department? I really envy you for having such a good friend."

Yu Rongyun didn't get angry after hearing this. Instead, she said calmly, "Manager Zhao, you know Director Su. If you think she was the one who helped me sign the order, then you can ask her for help. I did know her before I joined this company, but that's no reason for you to doubt my work ability."

Tang Yuening agreed, "Yes, if you think Director Su can help sign the order, then you can ask her for help. I really like asking her for help. We are all colleagues and need to cooperate with each other."

Although Tang Yuening had offended Su Tiantian when she first came to the company, Liu Jingze's domineering side had also intimidated Tang Yuening in order to help Su Tiantian vent her anger. In fact, she and Su Tiantian did not have any deep hatred, but just had some disputes due to their different positions at work.

So Tang Yuening adjusted her mindset, worked hard, and actually got along well with Su Tiantian. She admired, no, she should admired Su Tiantian. She had worked as a business manager in a big company for a good reason, and there were many things she could learn from him.

Peng Jianyue said calmly, "Manager Zhao, it's your turn to report on your work."

Zhao Yanxin took a deep breath. "Although our team hasn't signed any particularly large orders, we have established connections with some new clients and laid the foundation for future business expansion. We currently have two potential clients, and we can confirm whether they will place an order within this week."

After everyone finished their reports, a brief silence fell in the conference room. He Yiyuan frowned slightly, clearly troubled.

Peng Jianyue said, "We shipped three containers yesterday for three customers. Two of them loaded smoothly, but one of them, a high-cube container that normally holds 68 cubic meters, couldn't fit 13 boxes. We later unloaded the goods and reloaded them, but still couldn't fit them. The loading and unloading fees have doubled. How are we going to explain this to our foreign customers? Your sales department should explain this."

The loading and unloading fees have doubled because originally, when loading a container, you only have to pay the loading fee once, but when you unload the container, you have to pay the unloading fee, and when you reload the container, you have to pay the loading fee again.

He Xinyu's expression was serious. "When shipping, the goods prepared according to the budget could not be loaded into the container. This caused some delays and additional costs. I had to modify the customs declaration information and contact the customer. The remaining 13 boxes will be shipped by sea freight by LCL. The delivery time may be slower than that of a full container. The destination port charges on the customer's side will be paid by our company. This fee will be deducted from my salary. It's my fault for not managing it well."

He Yiyuan knocked the table impatiently with his right hand and said in a serious tone: "He Xinyu, how long have you been the business director? I know the problem this time is not your fault. Which team is responsible for the goods in this container? Give me an explanation."