Chapter 300 Huge Compensation

Sure enough, a few days later, I received a call from an unfamiliar number.

"Long time no see, Sister Gu." Zhou Yang's low voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Zhou Yang, if you have any tricks up your sleeve, just use them." I responded coldly.

He chuckled. "Sister Gu is really smart. But I'm not here to fight you this time. I'm here to discuss cooperation."

"Cooperation?" I raised my eyebrows. "Do you think there is still a possibility of cooperation between us?"

"Business is like a battlefield. There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests." Zhou Yang's tone became serious. "If we continue to fight, both sides will suffer. Why not join forces and jointly expand the market?"

I was silent for a moment, and quickly weighed the pros and cons in my mind. Although Zhou Yang's methods were despicable, his resources and channels were indeed not to be underestimated. If we could turn enemies into friends, perhaps we could really achieve a win-win situation.

"Okay, we can talk," I said finally.

"Next Monday then."

"OK."

After hanging up the phone, I breathed a sigh of relief. The business world is like a battlefield, and every step is full of uncertainties. But no matter what, I will stick to my principles and lead the team to go further.

"Next, we may face a brand new challenge," I said to Xu Sisi and Xiao Tiantian.

They smiled at each other, their eyes full of confidence.

"We've been through so much, we shouldn't be afraid of him. Let's fight him one by one." Xu Sisi said firmly.

"How could we suddenly talk about cooperation?" Lin Xiaoxia looked at me with concern.

"Let's see what he does next."

At this moment, we are standing in the light and he is standing in the dark, watching what happens.

After the chat, we started to study the styles of jade bracelets.

Several of us sat around a conference table filled with various jade bracelet design sketches and some ready-made samples. The sun shone through the French windows, shining on the jade, reflecting a warm luster.

"The design of this bracelet is inspired by the window patterns of classical gardens. It has the charm of traditional culture and conforms to modern aesthetics." I picked up a bracelet sample and introduced it to everyone.

Xu Sisi took the bracelet, examined it carefully, and nodded in praise: "It is indeed very distinctive, especially the hollow design, which is both light and textured. However, I think you can add some delicate carvings on the inside of the bracelet to increase the sense of detail."

Xiao Tiantian came over to take a look and said excitedly, "Yes, yes, yes! For example, if we add some auspicious clouds or lotus patterns, the meaning will be good, and customers will definitely like it!"

Lin Xiaoxia also picked up another bracelet and said seriously: "The design of this one is relatively simple, suitable for young consumers. However, I think the color can be adjusted a little, such as adding some gradient green to make the overall look more layered."

I nodded, thinking that everyone's suggestions were valuable. "Okay, then we'll adjust the design based on these suggestions. Xiao Tiantian, you'll be responsible for contacting the factory to see if these details can be realized in terms of technology."

"No problem!" Xiao Tiantian agreed readily.

Xu Sisi checked the time and reminded, "By the way, we have to have a meeting with the live broadcast team this afternoon to discuss the next live broadcast plan. Lin Xiaoxia, how are you preparing?"

Lin Xiaoxia smiled and said confidently, "I'm ready. I've put together a detailed training plan, including product knowledge, live streaming skills, and customer communication. Once the new people are in place, I will get them started as soon as possible."

"Great!" I nodded with satisfaction. "I feel relieved to have you here."

Xiao Tiantian patted Lin Xiaoxia on the shoulder and said teasingly, "Lin Xiaoxia, you are simply our savior! Once you bring out the newcomer, I can relax a little."

Lin Xiaoxia smiled and said sincerely: "This is what I should do. I have also learned a lot from joining this team."

After the meeting, we chatted for a while, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. Seeing everyone full of energy, I was also full of confidence. Whether it was product design or live broadcast promotion, we were moving towards our goal step by step.

"Okay, everyone go and get busy. Don't forget the live meeting this afternoon." I stood up and said with a smile.

"Understood!" Several people responded in unison, and then returned to their respective posts.

When the agreed time came on Monday, Zhou Yang’s “request for peace” came so quickly that it made me feel a little uneasy.

He asked me to meet him at a high-end restaurant to discuss the details of the cooperation. I took Xu Sisi and Xiao Tiantian with me, but I remained vigilant.

Zhou Yang had been waiting in the restaurant for a long time. He was wearing a well-tailored suit and had a gentle smile on his face, as if all the previous grievances had never happened.

"Gu Mo, long time no see." He stood up and stretched out his hand.

I smiled and shook his hand: "Mr. Zhou, you're welcome."

After sitting down, Zhou Yang got straight to the point: "Gu Mo, I know we had some misunderstandings before. But the business world is like a battlefield, there are no permanent enemies. If we can join forces, we will definitely be able to occupy a larger share of this market."

I nodded and said calmly, "Mr. Zhou is right. However, the premise of cooperation is mutual trust. I hope we can all show sincerity."

Zhou Yang smiled and raised his glass: "Of course, cheers for our cooperation."

I raised my teacup and gently touched his glass: "Sorry, I'm pregnant and can't drink."

Zhou Yang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I neglected it. Then we can use tea instead of wine."

The cooperation talks went smoothly, and Zhou Yang was very sincere. He even took the initiative to offer to share some of the channel resources of "Brilliant Jewelry" with us. Xu Sisi and Xiao Tiantian were both a little tempted, but I still felt something was wrong.

"Gu Mo, Zhou Yang's attitude this time is indeed surprising." Xu Sisi whispered, "If he is really willing to share resources, our market expansion will be greatly accelerated."

I frowned and didn't respond immediately. Zhou Yang's change was so fast that it seemed unreal to me. He had used every possible means to suppress us before, but now he suddenly proposed cooperation. There must be some purpose behind this.

"Don't jump to conclusions." I whispered to Xu Sisi and Xiao Tiantian, "Zhou Yang is not the kind of person who gives up easily. We must be careful."

A few days later, Zhou Yang suddenly proposed to sign a cooperation agreement involving resource sharing and market promotion. He sent someone to deliver the contract to my office and expressed his sincere hope to finalize the cooperation as soon as possible.

I read the contract terms carefully and found a clause hidden deep in it: if we fail to complete the cooperation project on time, we will face huge compensation.