Lu Fan's words were very enlightening.

Hearing this, the most mature and prudent Director Yi Hailiang spoke up: "That's true, and the prospects are bright, but President Lu, if we really reject Shengjing Company now, they won't treat us well."

"If things get really bad, they'll definitely blacklist us across the entire industry. Mr. Lu, do you have any countermeasures?"

Others are also worried about this now.

These days, if you offend the industry leader, business will become very difficult.

Lu Fan chuckled: "Do you think he can just blacklist someone like that?"

He knew perfectly well that the CEO of Shengjing Company had even changed his nationality, enjoying the conveniences of the system in China while transferring his money abroad to enjoy the benefits of dual citizenship.

Lu Fan couldn't stand this kind of two-faced person.

Furthermore, he single-handedly took on the Wang family, forcing them to sell off assets one after another to recoup their losses.

Does Shengjing Company, with its sheer size, dare to blacklist Lu Fan?

Seeing Lu Fan's unwavering confidence, everyone was inevitably inspired by him:

"That's true. Soy sauce factories these days are not the same as they used to be."

“With the municipal government of Nanshan taking the lead, a company in Harbour City can’t possibly block us from across the city, can it?”

"With such a large market across the country, if he wants to target us, he'll have to see if those big supermarkets will give him the face!"

These words boosted everyone's confidence.

Just then, Xiao Zhang returned with Howard and his team after their tour.

Zhao Jinshui and the others were still talking about the acquisition, and that was what they discussed most.

There were few inquiries or observations regarding factory areas, assembly lines, and office areas.

The difference is that Howard, this foreigner, seems curious about everything and wants to ask about everything.

Xiao Zhang took note of this and planned to report it to Lu Fan later. The group returned to the reception room.

Zhao Jinshui, already impatient, pressed, "Young man, what's your decision? Should we call back and ask your elders?"

They seemed afraid that Lu Fan wouldn't be able to make the decision and would waste everyone's time.

Let alone those who previously had a good impression of Shengjing Company, even now, Wang Wei and Yi Hailiang have lost all goodwill towards the people from Shengjing.

For a large company to hire such an arrogant, incompetent, and condescending manager demonstrates a terrible company culture.

Lu Fan didn't waste any more words with them and directly rejected the acquisition proposal again:

"I'm sorry, we have no plans to sell the soy sauce factory in the short term."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jinshui immediately stood up in shock: "Good lad, that's four hundred million! That's enough to buy three or five companies like yours."

That's no small amount.

Lu Fan remained calm: "I am grateful for your company's appreciation. Four hundred million is indeed a lot, but I am not greedy. I can only apologize for your appreciation."

Zhao Jinshui thought that Lu Fan might have a mental problem, or he might be hard of hearing.

He paced back and forth in the meeting room, waving his arms at Lu Fan, saying, "Did you hear me clearly? It's four hundred million, not forty million!" This was a salary he couldn't earn in his entire life with a fixed salary. Just a nod, and it would be in his account.

How could this kid be so blind?

Zhao Jinshui couldn't understand it.

Seeing that the other party was almost going crazy, Lu Fan couldn't help but laugh and tease:

"Yes, I heard you clearly, four hundred million!"

He just transferred several hundred million yuan to Lü Qiuyi yesterday for the acquisition.

Unexpectedly, fortunes change, and the same thing happened to him.

That's really interesting.

Lu Fan's nonchalant attitude really provoked Zhao Jinshui.

Zhao Jinshui swallowed hard, his hands trembling, and said resolutely, "Four hundred million won't do, how about seven hundred million?"

This time, Shengjing Company has truly crossed its bottom line.

They revealed their hand so quickly.

The others at Shengjing Company looked at each other and shook their heads...

This Zhao Jinshui really can't hold his temper.

Not to mention the others from Shengjing Company, even the people from the soy sauce factory were taken aback.

The price nearly doubled, making everyone feel as if they could hear the clinking of gold coins, and their hearts pounded wildly like drumbeats.

Seven hundred million! If I had that in my hands, I'd be set for life, never having to work again.

The amount of money they exchanged was so high it could probably kill them if they threw it at them.

Everyone swallowed hard, then turned their attention to Lu Fan.

Although Lu Fan had previously analyzed that it was better not to sell the soy sauce factory than to sell it, since the money would eventually be distributed to everyone as tangible benefits and wages.

But hearing about so much money, everyone was almost going crazy, and some were even about to nod in agreement on Lu Fan's behalf.

I couldn't help but think:

As the boss, can Lu Fan really refuse such a huge pie?

Lu Fan simply smiled at Zhao Jinshui's attempts to entice him.

He laughed and shook his head:

"I said I wouldn't sell. You think you can buy out the soy sauce factory for just 700 million? Are you underestimating me, or underestimating Shengjing?"