Assistant Zhang gave a brief explanation over the intercom, and the receptionist smiled and said to Zhou Huan and Zhang Hong:

"Our boss is already waiting for someone in the conference room. Please follow me."

Zhou Huan and Zhang Hong exchanged a glance; just from the size of the real estate company, they could already tell that the other party was incredibly wealthy.

Now, as the receptionist led them to the conference room, watching the white-collar workers coming and going, both of them paused, their breaths catching in their throats.

Lü Qiuyi was the first to come and greet the two of them.

Zhou Huan's first impression of her was that this middle-aged woman was not someone to be trifled with.

It wasn't just their air of sophistication, but also the occasional glances they received.

Extremely sharp.

Next, Lü Qiuyi chatted for a few more minutes with Zhou Huan, the negotiation representative jointly elected by the shop tenants.

Even Zhang Hong realized that the shrewd and capable Ms. Lü was not someone their Manager Zhou could handle.

The two are not even in the same league. (Up)

Zhou Huan and Zhang Hong, who had been thoroughly outmaneuvered, became curious about their new employer, who had yet to appear.

If the people under your command all have this kind of aura, then the new employer who can keep these people in check can't be a rookie, right?

Fortunately, they didn't have to wait too long. Lu Fan pushed open the door and entered: "Good morning, both of you."

Lu Fan took the initiative and shook hands with the two men to talk.

Zhou Huan's momentum was repeatedly thwarted, and he had long lost the sharpness he had when he first came in.

He took a deep breath and went straight to the point:

"That's right, Mr. Lu. Our Guangyuan Supermarket signed a lease with the original Wang Group long ago when we saw the Hongxin Plaza being built on the outskirts of the city."

At this point, Zhou Huan cursed his bad luck in his heart.

Zhou Huan had sensed something was wrong as early as when the completion of Hongxin Plaza was delayed.

When the Wang family encountered cash flow problems, Zhou Huan felt he had stumbled upon a great opportunity and made an overseas call to the head of the head office early in the morning.

If the head office can secure a large project like Hongxin Plaza, then its pace of entering the domestic market can be further accelerated.

Who knew that by the time he arrived at Fanyue Real Estate Company, the argument at the head office was still going on.

The argument stemmed from the debate over whether or not to acquire Hongxin Plaza. For the Wang family, the billions of yuan were a lifeline.

The same applies to Guangyuan International Department Store.

Shareholders' meetings were held one after another, and with them came arguments.

That's not all. The Hongxin Plaza in the suburbs of Nanshan has already changed owners, and the company hasn't even finished its internal assessment of the property yet.

Even Zhou Huan was impressed by such actions and efficiency.

As the manager of a domestic branch, he didn't have much say; only the heads of the head office could make the decisions.

When Zhou Huan mentions the unfulfilled lease agreement between their branch and the Wang Group, he is not threatening Lu Fan, but rather subtly showing weakness.

To show that he wasn't trying to make things difficult for Lu Fan, Zhou Huan's tone was very sincere:

"As a large global chain enterprise, Guangyuan Company has maintained an excellent reputation over the years."

"No matter who the new owner is, Guangyuan Company has no intention of making things difficult for you. Moreover, with our merchants moving in, there are only benefits and no drawbacks for you, isn't there?"

"There is absolutely no need to tender for new businesses just to break up a lease that still has a considerable amount of time left. This is not only inefficient, but it will also damage our reputation in the future."

Zhou Huan argued his case logically, even offering a sincere analysis from the perspective of Lu Fan's Fanyue Real Estate Company.

It was pointed out that even if Lu Fan's side wanted to swindle that considerable rent, they wouldn't even need to pay any penalty for breach of contract.

The remaining businesses and tenants are not going to resign themselves to moving out easily.

The litigation involved could be protracted and lengthy if it goes to court.

Moreover, because there is a dispute over the property rights of the shops, the property rights issues have not been fully clarified.

Even if Fan Yue Real Estate Company is financially powerful, it is impossible for it to bypass legal provisions and continue to rent out properties and collect rent.

The losses will be borne by everyone, not just by one merchant or one real estate company. Everyone will suffer losses together!

Seeing his manager talking so earnestly and with his mouth dry, Zhang Hong felt a pang of sympathy.

He then chimed in, speaking on behalf of the branch and other merchants about the accounts:

"Our company, Guangyuan, has always planned to fully establish itself in China, so our willingness to cooperate is quite high."

"The senior management at headquarters are very friendly. Although they are not very efficient, they are excellent partners."

Lu Fan was also aware of Guangyuan's work style; these outsourced companies always pursued procedural justice.

It seems highly efficient and flawless, but in actual operation it is extremely redundant. It is not uncommon for a small matter to drag on for three to five months.

Lu Fan hadn't initially had any particular thoughts about the lease with Guangyuan. However, based on what Zhou Huan and Zhang Hong said, he's starting to have some other ideas.