Chapter 723 Price Reduced to 850 Million

Wu De'en is in her fifties, with a slicked-back hairstyle and a jade ring on her finger that is both warm and dazzling.

He remained calm, his gaze sweeping over Chen Qing on the podium, before beginning his more important speech.

"Respected leaders and friends."

He spoke, his voice carrying through the microphone throughout the silent conference hall.

"Before signing the contract, I have something to announce."

The entire room fell silent.

We await his speech.

“Our Zhaofeng Group came to the mainland with great sincerity. The investment of 1 billion yuan is not only for Shengxia Sports Apparel Factory, but also for the mainland’s reform and opening-up cause. However, in the past period of negotiations, we have regretfully realized that Director Chen Qing and the management of Shengxia Sports Apparel Factory seem to lack sufficient understanding and urgency regarding this historic cooperation.”

In the business world, time is money, and efficiency is life. Hesitation and indecision will lead to missed opportunities and erode our confidence and patience.

He paused slightly, his gaze fixed on Chen Qing, before dropping a bombshell: "Therefore, after an emergency meeting of the group's board of directors, we have decided to adjust the acquisition plan, changing the acquisition amount from the original one billion RMB to eight hundred million RMB."

The audience erupted in an uproar!

One hundred and fifty million!

It's gone just like that!

Director Zhang of the Planning Commission's face instantly turned gloomy.

The finance bureau leader almost jumped out of his chair.

Song Zemin's brows furrowed tightly, but he remained silent.

This turn of events was so sudden!

Wu De'en was very satisfied with the result. He added with a smile, but his tone left no room for doubt: "This is the final decision we made based on business principles. If we can't even reach this consensus, then I think we may need to reassess the necessity of this cooperation."

threaten!

A blatant threat!

All eyes were on Chen Qing.

The pressure was like tangible seawater, surging in from all directions, threatening to drown and crush her.

The arrogance of Hong Kong businessmen, the disappointment of leaders, and the barrage of cameras from reporters were all directed at her.

It was her personal reasons that caused the country to lose 150 million yuan out of thin air!

The atmosphere in the meeting room was somber.

The meeting was called off by Song Zemin, who had now risen to the second-in-command of the province and was fully entitled to stop it in this situation.

He called Chen Qing away and said decisively, "Don't sign it. I'll cover for you later and say it's not allowed internally."

A bright smile slowly bloomed on Chen Qing's usually calm face: "Thank you, leader, for your willingness to defend the honor of our nation, but let's continue the meeting."

“Chen Qing, we’ve known each other for a long time. I know you’ve been wronged recently, but the country is currently undergoing a transformation and it’s impossible to take care of every aspect. However, when it comes to matters of national honor and interests, I hope you won’t back down.”

Song Zemin frowned deeply.

Recently, the matter involving Chen Qing has caused quite a stir, and internally it is actually divided into two factions, which are extreme ones.

On one hand, some felt Chen Qing shouldn't have sold the Shengxia Sports Apparel Factory. It bore the mark of China, had become a crucial brand for earning foreign exchange, and was a leading force inspiring many factories to forge ahead. If the leading factory was bought, what would happen to the other businesses? Would they all be sold to others?!

On the other hand, they felt that a sum of one billion was a huge amount, which could enable them to quickly develop in multiple locations, build roads and bridges, and construct various livelihood projects, which was far better than just a little bit of fame!

The two sides argued fiercely, but ultimately it depended on Chen Qing.

There's no way around it; she's done too many outrageous things in recent years, and nobody wants to get bitten by her.

And everyone remembers that Chen Qing has a husband. The project currently underway has dedicated personnel protecting her family, which is enough to prove that He Yuan has made a huge contribution.

Therefore, whether Shengxia Sports Apparel Factory is sold or not, Chen Qing is bound to hold a high position.

After selling her job, she directly became the deputy director of the Provincial Light Industry Bureau.

He won't sell; he'll remain the factory manager of the most profitable factory in the country!

No one would be foolish enough to directly offend Chen Qing.

So there was constant internal strife, but no resolution was reached.

It was precisely because of Chen Qing's decision-making power that Song Zemin advised Chen Qing not to sell.

He was against selling in the first place, and now he's even less against it.

Chen Qing: "I know what I'm doing."

Song Zemin thought about what Chen Qing had recently encountered, the letters of criticism that were like snowflakes, and wanted to advise him, but didn't know where to begin. His spine bent a little more.

After the reform and opening up, there were too many things to do in the province, so he could only sleep four or five hours a day, and he was really restless.

Fear of making a mistake.

They were even more afraid that the people in the province would not be able to seize this good opportunity.

The two returned to the conference table, and Song Zemin took off his reading glasses.

This is enough to show his dissatisfaction at this moment.

Leaders at all levels also looked displeased. Everyone was annoyed by the 100 million yuan that had vanished into thin air, but they were also bound by the reality that "850 million yuan is better than nothing."

Director Zhang couldn't help but sneer: "Vision! This is the vision of Director Chen that has been praised for so many years! She caused the country to lose 150 million yuan. 150 million yuan could have enabled so many people to eat well and so many students to go to school! All of this is because of her arrogance!"

His voice wasn't loud.

But Chen Qing could hear it.

Chen Qing glanced at him, her red lips parted slightly: "How about we don't sell? That way you won't lose your 150 million."

Director Zhang was highly wary: "Director Chen, what are you saying? What do you mean by my 150 million? What am I worried about? Aren't I worried about the country and the people?!"

"Is that so?" Chen Qing smiled slightly, his pen twirling slightly between his fingers. "I wonder what contributions Director Zhang has made to the country over the years. Let me broaden my horizons."

Director Zhang's face turned ashen: "Chen Qing! What do you mean by this? Do you really think you're so great just because you founded the Shengxia Sports Apparel Factory?!"

Chen Qing: "Yes, I am remarkable. As the first person since the founding of the country to earn so much profit for the country purely through industry, I am remarkable. Do you have any objections?"

The two were on the verge of exchanging barbs.

The leaders in the front row tried to calm them down, mainly trying to persuade Director Zhang.

Director Zhang was incredibly frustrated. In this era of reform and opening up, everyone fawned over him, yet Chen Qing dared to oppose him in public!

Damn it!

That damned Chen Qing!

Damn He Yuan!

Neither of them are good people!

Director Zhang sat down again, his face showing frustration.

Yang Weibin, sitting in the foreign businessman's seat, looked at Chen Qing with a leisurely air.

That's quite interesting.

The woman who had been his adversary for years and killed his own father was indeed quite temperamental.

She's also quite good-looking...

Face.

figure.

character.

He liked everything about it. Yang Weibin stared at Chen Qing, the corners of his mouth turned up, but his eyes were like those of someone looking at prey.

The meeting resumed after Song Zemin made an announcement.

(End of this chapter)