The assistant was eager to see the expression on Jiang Manyue's face and analyze her psychology.

However, the assistant's keen intuition prevented her from probing into the other person's gossipy nature, and she stated professionally as usual:

"Okay, I'll inform the front desk right away."

Then, carrying this huge piece of gossip, he calmly strolled out the door with a composed expression but a turbulent mind.

Jiang Manyue returned to her office, quietly waiting to see what kind of inexplicable things Gu Ying, this strange woman, would bring this time.

Lu Fan had his assistant notify Gu Ru'an, the president of Shengjing Company, and arranged to meet in Lingnan City, which was next door.

When the phone call reached Gu Ruan, Mr. Gu was carefully reviewing Guangyuan's financial statements from the past year or two.

You won't believe it until you see it, and what you find will shock you.

Guangyuan Supermarket's market share in the country is indeed shrinking day by day.

Guangyuan was hit the hardest, especially during the expansion of Baiyue Supermarket.

They're just unlucky people chosen by heaven.

By comparing the two sides in this way, Gu Ruan quickly discovered the unique aspects of Baiyue Supermarket's operation.

This only made Gu Ru'an even more puzzled:

Baiyue Supermarket opened up the market by offering discounts and promotions, so naturally, it earned less.

Mr. Lu, the CEO of Jiang Group, is truly a philanthropist with great vision, willing to earn less money to benefit the people.

Gu Ru'an always felt that this President Lu must have some other ulterior motives.

Perhaps squeezing Guangyuan Supermarket out of business is their first step.

With this in mind, Gu Ruan felt even more confident about cooperating with the Jiang Group.

"President Gu, the Jiang Group has responded."

At this moment, the assistant knocked on the door and came in to inform Gu Ruan.

Gu Ru'an immediately snapped out of her daze, quickly straightened her clothes, and sat up straight, asking, "What, have they given us any reply?"

The assistant nodded and reported:

"Mr. Lu from their group would also like to meet with you, but there's really no time to arrange it right now, his schedule is too tight."

Just as Gu Ruan was feeling somewhat discouraged, her assistant quickly said:

"However, the other party also said that if it is convenient for you, we can arrange to meet in Lingnan City."

Gu Ru'an glared at her assistant for his heavy breathing.

However, he doesn't have the time or energy to deal with a useless assistant right now.

All his attention was focused on Lingnan City.

Should we go or not?

Gu Ru'an secretly wanted to go but also didn't want to go.

Thinking about it, I felt that Guangyuan's matter needed to be resolved as soon as possible, and President Lu of Jiang's Group was a stepping stone and the key to solving this problem.

But it's also true that I don't want to go.

Just because the other party said they could come and go as they pleased, why would the president of an industry giant like myself rush to Lingnan City to meet them?

That would be so embarrassing!

The assistant seemed to have noticed Gu Ru'an's inner turmoil and quickly advised, "President Gu, the chairman is still in the company. Should we go and ask him what he thinks?"

That assistant is really stupid!

Gu Ru'an thought to himself, "How dare he ask Huo Linshan?"

His wrong decision had already caused the company unnecessary losses.

It's like they've been put on the chairman's blacklist, which he's paying close attention to.

At this point, he actually has to ask the chairman whether he should go because of a matter of face?

The chairman was being lenient by not slapping him across the face!

Gu Ruan felt that the new graduates recruited by the Human Resources Department this year were all worse than the last, and each one of them was incredibly stupid.

When the assistant saw that he had been glared at by President Gu twice for speaking, he immediately realized that he must have said something wrong.

Although she didn't understand exactly what she had said wrong, the assistant quickly corrected her attitude and changed the subject:

"President Gu, I heard that President Lu from Jiang's Company is going to Lingnan City for an inspection."

"Today, Baiyue Supermarket opened ten chain stores in Lingnan City, and there was a big ribbon-cutting ceremony."

I heard it was about Baiyue and its branches.

Gu Ru'an's eyes lit up: "Did the other party tell you this, or did you find out this little bit of information from somewhere?"

The assistant noticed that President Gu was interested in the topic and quickly assured him, "I found out from them; their assistant told me personally." Gu Ru'an's mind was racing with thoughts.

Baiyue Supermarket is gaining momentum, but it is impossible for it to expand rapidly in every city.

However, if they wait any longer until the other party has chosen a location, it will be difficult for Shengjing to sell Guangyuan's original store.

You can't just rush to sell something when people don't need it anymore.

Nobody's a fool.

Gu Ruan also felt that he was wrong, and he slowly instructed his assistant:

"I've booked the flight and hotel; I'm meeting with Mr. Lu from the Jiang Group this afternoon or evening."

The assistant quickly replied, "Yes, Mr. Gu. I will send you the information about that group later."

Lu Fan's schedule was not delayed at all by Gu Ru'an.

When the car arrived in Lingnan City, Zhou Huan's personal assistant was already waiting in the hotel lobby.