Upon arriving at the hotel, Liu Fenghua instructed Chen Qing: "You will come out with me later."

Chen Qing walked straight ahead, preparing to take the elevator.

Liu Fenghua rushed in, and Wang Weiqiang quickly followed.

Liu Fenghua's face was icy: "Chen Qing, can't you hear me? You speak softly to others, but you act all high and mighty in front of me, huh?!"

The Foreign Trade Bureau, which oversees export approvals, has always been one of the groups that Shengxia Sports Apparel Factory dares not offend the most.

Of all the leaders Chen Qing had ever led, only the people in the Foreign Trade Bureau had never been scolded.

Chen Qing lowered her eyes and adjusted her wristwatch, her voice unusually gentle as she spoke, "From what Manager Liu is saying, does it mean I was too subservient to them just now?"

Liu Fenghua was taken aback by her reaction, paused for a moment, and then retorted, "Isn't that right? We Chinese people must have the backbone of Chinese people!"

"backbone……"

Chen Qing repeated it softly and nodded.

She looked up at Liu Fenghua and smiled, "I understand what you mean. It seems that Manager Liu genuinely believes that our products are inherently better than theirs, and that they should be begging us to buy them, right?"

Liu Fenghua was caught in her trap by her words and subconsciously felt something was wrong, but he couldn't deny it: "We...of course we have our own advantages!"

"Where is our advantage?" Chen Qing pressed, his eyes particularly earnest. "Is it because we understand American consumers better than they do? Or is it because we understand the rules of the international market better than they do? Or, Manager Liu, do you already possess some magic formula for victory that you couldn't reveal in the meeting room earlier, but could you point it out to me now?"

Liu Fenghua was speechless after being rebuked; what magic weapon did he have?

Chen Qing's smile faded slightly, but his tone remained calm: "Manager Liu, is the 'real backbone' you're looking for just shouting 'We're the best' no matter the actual situation or what the other side thinks, and that we're the ones who lose face if the other side doesn't immediately kneel down and admit defeat?"

Liu Fenghua: "Are you making excuses for seducing people?!"

"Seduce? You mean when I showed off the advantages of the clothes, I overwhelmed the other party's aura and finally made you hold your head high? Do you know how much you embarrass me? Hmm?" Chen Qing chuckled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

Liu Fenghua and Wang Weiqiang's faces turned red.

"If you're not as good as others, adjust your mindset. Don't be both self-deprecating and arrogant. Don't let a few sarcastic remarks make you feel like the sky is falling. Don't be so haughty when you're asking for favors. Remember our identity. We're here to make money abroad. Only when we make money can the country be better developed." Chen Qing saw Liu Fenghua's dissatisfaction and mocked, "A foreign trade bureau manager who only belittled me to elevate his own status throughout the whole process, and then, after it's over, when he sees my excellent performance, finds a word that can be used to seduce all women. You really have guts. I applaud you."

Two loud snaps.

It's like slapping someone in the face.

Liu Fenghua was so angry that he was trembling all over.

Chen Qing scoffed: "While I was changing clothes, Manager Liu secretly fawned over Marcus and Isabella behind my back, belittling my character and trying to gain favor with foreigners. What do you call this behavior? Betraying your country?"

Liu Fenghua's expression suddenly changed drastically: "Chen Qing, don't spout nonsense!"

She didn't even see it, how did she know?!

Wang Weiqiang!

It must have been Wang Weiqiang who secretly wrote her a note!

A woman's lackey, how disgusting!

He had clearly warned them, yet they still dared to disobey him!

When the elevator reached Chen Qing's floor, she stepped out and immediately stopped Liu Fenghua from walking forward: "You know in your heart whether you're lying or not."

Manager Liu, I understand that you've been abroad for a long time and are envious of life abroad.

But you should know that your little tricks won't affect what I do.

A person who can't lift their head after being scolded a couple of times should practice being an egomaniac.

I can understand if you have someone backing you up and want to use this identity as a stepping stone.

But no matter how you try to contact them privately to belittle me, you must understand one thing clearly: I have absolute control over my factory.

This control won't change because of the people behind you.

"Things shouldn't happen more than three times. I've tolerated you twice. I hope you'll behave better next time. If there's a next time, I won't mind keeping you in this country."

She smiled faintly.

A flash of ruthlessness crossed his eyes.

Liu Fenghua's pupils contracted sharply, he swallowed hard, and instinctively tried to retreat into the elevator, pressing his hand against his floor number as if trying to go downstairs.

The elevator doors slowly closed.

Wang Weiqiang was on edge, his mind blank. If he hadn't misheard, the factory director wanted to kill Liu Fenghua!

Chen Qing glanced at him and reminded him, "Practice your expressions properly. Don't bow your head every time something happens and embarrass me."

Wang Weiqiang looked embarrassed: "Yes. The factory... will Manager Liu complain?"

"What are you accusing me of? Seducing someone? Threatening him?" Chen Qing's eyes were full of sarcasm. "Or are you one or two people who flaunt your power in front of your own people, but act like a grandson and a dog in front of foreigners?"

Wang Weiqiang was immediately speechless.

Chen Qing: "Practice hard!"

Wang Weiqiang: "Yes, I'll go right away."

He took the elevator downstairs.

A sense of fear crept into my heart.

Chen Qing changed into casual clothes, put on a hat, pulled the brim down, and went straight to the local sportswear store.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.

It was so hot in August that heat waves rose from the asphalt road. Chen Qing was unbearably hot. When he saw a large supermarket, he went straight in and felt a cool breeze wash over him, making him feel completely refreshed.

air conditioner--

Chen Qing's eyes were filled with complicated emotions, and he wondered if air conditioning could be installed in shops in China.

Currently, the penetration rate of air conditioners in China is zero. If she can find a way to bring air conditioners back with her, it will definitely elevate the level of her shop to a higher level.

But does the domestic power grid allow her to do that?

Installing air conditioning in a 500-square-meter shop requires more than just applying for special approval and purchasing the air conditioner; it also requires overcoming policy, foreign exchange, and technical barriers.

Chen Qing temporarily put the plan to install the air conditioner on hold and waited for another two years. It should be able to be installed in two years.

There were quite a few shops in the American supermarket. Chen Qing bought a cup of coffee and strolled around, observing their decor, displays, prices, and customer flow.

When Chen Qing finally saw the sports goods section, he was delighted and quickly walked over.

Their sportswear is categorized in great detail, including running, basketball, tennis, and so on, with each category having its own specific design.

The display logic is also divided into zones according to the type of activity, which is very clear, so that customers can quickly find what they are looking for.

Chen Qing silently made a note of it.

She also saw clothes from her own brand, and Chen Qing quietly moved closer to them to eavesdrop.

The young girl, probably in her teens, held a light purple tracksuit in her hands, admiring it dearly. (End of Chapter)