Chapter 166 Don’t worry, leave this to me

Having said that, Tian Xin didn't bother to say anything more and spoke directly: "Brother, our factory is currently discussing cooperation with Liu Xin's father's factory. They want to use our stone as raw material and need a long-term supply. This is a very large order for our factory. But now... there is a problem!"

"What's the problem?" Zhang Shuai asked.

"This order should have been signed last year, but due to some misunderstandings, it was not signed."

Tian Xin paused and glanced at Li Baiwan.

Li Baiwan lowered his head, his face gloomy, as if he was thinking about something. Seeing Tian Xin looking at him, he immediately smiled at the two of them and said, "Go on!"

Tian Xin turned around and continued, "This year, the factory took the initiative to contact them, hoping to save the business. But after they came, they made a... rather speechless request.

The factory can't currently agree to his request, so we're trying to mediate and see if there's a way around it."

"Oh!" Zhang Shuai was confused. He frowned and asked doubtfully, "What does this have to do with Liu Xin?"

"What a coincidence! He's the one who came to the factory to discuss cooperation this time!"

"Isn't he in the factory in the ancient city? Why is he here?" Zhang Shuai was a little confused.

"The factory here is owned by his father. He's here to talk on his father's behalf."

"Oh, he came to sign the contract. But he put forward an unacceptable condition, which made it difficult for the factory director, so the contract was not signed, right?"

"Yes, that's right." Tian Xin looked at him with a smile: "You've made progress, and the reading was not in vain!"

"Come on, what does this have to do with reading?" Zhang Shuai laughed self-deprecatingly. "Speaking of which, this guy and I are actually quite close. I knew his personality after that fight! This really fits his style. Even though he's already the factory director, he still holds grudges."

Zhang Shuai recalled the several times he had met Liu Xin. He had almost forgotten this name, but he didn't expect that they would have another intersection.

"This guy looks tough on the surface, but he's actually a coward! But he's quite loyal. Before the incident, I borrowed 5,000 yuan from him, and he transferred the money without a word. I haven't even paid him back yet!"

Zhang Shuai's words were faster than his brain, and he suddenly mentioned the borrowing of money. Tian Xin frowned and bombarded him with questions: "Did you borrow money from him? When? Why? Was it to pay off your father's debt? What about the 50,000 yuan?"

"You know everything?" Zhang Shuai avoided Tian Xin's gaze guiltily, feeling extremely panicked.

"Yeah!" Tian Xin nodded. "I saw that IOU when I was investigating the case last time! Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

If she had known earlier, would these things not have happened?

Zhang Shuai saw that she looked unhappy and gently squeezed her wrist. "It's all in the past. My mother has already paid the money back to Lin Hai on his behalf! Let's not talk about it anymore!"

"Can……"

"Alright!" Zhang Shuai said with a smile, "Let's get down to business. You've been talking for a long time, but you still haven't told me what you want me to do."

“…” Tian Xin sighed.

"Speak!"

"Okay!" Tian Xin breathed a sigh of relief and said seriously, "Brother, based on your understanding of Liu Xin, do you think he's making things difficult for us this time because he really doesn't want to cooperate, or is he deliberately making things difficult for us?"

"Hmm..." Zhang Shuai thought for a moment: "I've only met him a few times, so I can't say we're that familiar. I don't know if we're talking about business or anything like that. But he's a grudge-bearer. I guess he came to the factory this time just to vent his anger.

As for whether the contract you mentioned can be signed, I think there should be no problem. But the prerequisite is that he has to calm down first!

"Yeah! I think so too, but if you want him to calm down, you have to agree to his conditions. Isn't this something I can't agree to for the time being?" Tian Xin spread her hands helplessly.

"So what conditions did he put forward? Did he want to find the person who offended his father and humiliate him?" Zhang Shuai asked with a smile.

"That's not the case, but it's almost the same idea!" said Tian Xin.

"Tsk—" Zhang Shuai sneered. "This guy really hasn't changed at all. Even his tricks are exactly the same! But I'm a little curious, who offended him?"

He glanced at the two people opposite him: "Could it be one of the leaders?"

“…”

“…”

"Since they're silent, it's probably true!" Zhang Shuai rubbed his nose. "Is that Section Chief Wang? Or Section Chief Zhang? These two have such bad tempers!"

"Neither!" Tian Xin shook her head: "Don't guess, no matter who the section chief is, the factory will not agree to his unreasonable request.

If this kind of thing sets a precedent, what will other customers think? And how will the employees view the factory manager? If we really try to please him just for the sake of a contract, there will be endless trouble and a lot of trouble in the future!"

"If that's the case, what can I do?" Zhang Shuai looked at himself: "My current state? Even if I want to beat him up and force him to change his mind, it might be a bit difficult, hahahaha..."

"Tsk, why are you still like this? Apart from fighting, there's nothing else on your mind?" Tian Xin was furious when she heard what he said: "What did I just tell you? You forgot again? You go to Tongcheng like this..."

"Alright, alright, it was just a joke!" Zhang Shuai reached out and flicked her forehead. "Don't get angry, I know what to do! Don't worry!"

"Then tell me what you think?" Li Baiwan suddenly asked after hearing this.

Just now, Tian Xin was explaining to Zhang Shuai, and he didn't say a word. He was just observing Zhang Shuai's opinion on the matter.

Although Zhang Shuai performed well at the factory, he had the impression that he was a bit of a jerk and had caused a lot of trouble there before. However, they were all minor matters, not worth pursuing, so he didn't pay much attention to them.

But this time it's a contract-related matter, so we have to be careful. If Zhang Shuai and Liu Xin can't reach an agreement, and something goes wrong, it will be more trouble than it's worth!

Zhang Shuai probably understood the meaning behind Li Baiwan's words, but he didn't think too much about it. If this matter could be traced back to him, it would be nothing more than a matter of losing face. How much effort could it take?

"Well, what can I think of!" Zhang Shuai said: "I'm grateful that the factory director thinks highly of me and thinks of me when he has something to do! But I'm also a novice. I don't know anything about business. I can't even say I have any friendship with Liu Xin!"

Li Baiwan's face suddenly darkened: What does this mean? He turned his head and glanced at Tian Xin, and saw that she was also frowning.

Zhang Shuai didn't notice the change in expression on their faces, and he hadn't finished speaking yet.

Just when both of them couldn't help but speak, he suddenly changed the subject and said "but".

"But..." he said, "Now that this matter has come to me, I certainly can't sit idly by. As for what I say or do, don't worry about it. I need to know first whether he still remembers that there is such a person as me. I will deal with the rest of the matter when the time comes."

"Okay, Zhang Shuai! I'm relieved when you say that!" Li Baiwan immediately responded: "Just do your best on this matter, don't feel any pressure. If it doesn't work, I'll find another way! As for whether Liu Xin remembers you, you can rest assured about that.

Not only does he remember you, he also respects you very much. As soon as he entered the factory that day, he asked about you. That's why I wanted to come find you to talk to him."

"Really? I think he's just being polite. We're not even close at all, how can we be close friends?" Zhang Shuai said self-deprecatingly.

"You're overthinking this. I don't think so!" Tian Xin said, "Do you know what he called me?"

"What did you call me?"

"He called me sister! Can you believe it? I only met him once, and he recognized me immediately that day. He called me by my name and asked me where I was."

"What?" Zhang Shuai laughed, "He calls you sister? He's older than you, right?"

"Yes, that's what I said. But guess what he said?"

"What did he say?"

"He said: I follow the big brother's lead and since the big brother calls you 'Big Brother', it's not too much for me to call you 'Sister'! That's what he said!"

"Hahahahaha..." Zhang Shuai laughed so hard that he trembled: "This guy must be sick!"

"So, I think if you're willing to get in touch with him, maybe this thing will work out."