Chapter 33 Jiang Xixi's Negotiation Successful
"Sister-in-law, how is my brother?"
When Mrs. Jiang arrived at the hospital, she felt her legs go weak even before she went inside.
Seeing her once stunning sister-in-law now looking haggard and disheveled, standing at the door, her heart sank even further.
When she asked the question, it was obvious that her voice was trembling.
“Jiaxin is here. Go in and see your brother. He’s not doing well.” Sister-in-law Liu, Chen Yi, said with a choked voice, waving her hand and urging Mrs. Jiang to go in quickly.
When Mrs. Jiang entered the ward and saw her brother wrapped up like a mummy, tears instantly streamed down her face.
"Sister-in-law, what exactly happened? I don't believe your excuse on the phone. I don't like these kinds of things, but I'm not stupid. How could it be such a coincidence?"
As the eldest daughter of the Liu family, Mrs. Jiang possessed a certain degree of political acumen.
Upon hearing her sister-in-law mention it, Chen Yi, who had been holding back for so many days, couldn't hold back any longer.
His tears flowed even more fiercely than those of Mrs. Jiang.
"Jiaxin, those people are going to wipe out our Liu family! What are we going to do?!"
...
Jiang Xixi's life remained as peaceful as ever.
If it weren't for Sister Wang causing trouble.
"Jiang Xixi, the director wants to see you."
Jiang Xixi, who had been leaning against the counter in a daze, was completely awakened by the call.
The colleagues who were gossiping nearby also quieted down.
They all looked deeply sympathetic.
Everyone knows that when Director Wang calls someone up, they either get criticized or have their wages docked.
This new girl is going to be in trouble!
When Sister Wang, who was standing next to her, heard this, she made no attempt to hide her gloating.
"I told you so. The newcomers should learn from us old folks and stop making decisions on their own all the time. Now they're getting their comeuppance."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xixi didn't say anything, but merely glanced at her indifferently.
To deal with this kind of person, you can't take her too seriously, otherwise she'll keep bothering you like a fly.
After Jiang Xixi went upstairs, the sales clerks in the lobby started discussing it.
"Can you guess why Director Wang called her?"
"Tch, what's the point? Instead of guessing that, we should guess how Director Wang will punish her."
Let's make a bet and see if they scold her, deduct her salary, or both.
Everyone take a guess. After the results are in, the person who guessed wrong gives the person who guessed right a White Rabbit candy. How about that?
Originally, everyone was just there to watch the show, but after these words were spoken, many people became interested.
Everyone shared their guesses, but the result might disappoint them all.
...
"Director, you wanted to see me?"
"You're Jiang Xixi?" Director Wang was somewhat skeptical. Was this the person his elder brother had mentioned?
It doesn't look like it at all!
"Yes, Director, it's me, Jiang Xixi."
Jiang Xixi was also completely confused. "You don't even know me, why are you looking for me?"
Director Wang's attitude took a 180-degree turn.
If he was aloof and even somewhat serious before, now he has a smile on his face as bright as a flower.
"Xixi, you're a good comrade. I never expected that my department store would be full of hidden talents. I already know about your business with the Friendship Store."
The main reason I called you here today is to discuss this matter.
The clothing patterns you gave Manager Wang at Friendship Store last time were produced in the first batch a few days ago. Also, some of the good ideas you mentioned were used in the sales, and the results were excellent.
"Your actions have generated a lot of foreign exchange for our HA City and Xia Country. I am proud that our department store has an employee like you."
As Director Wang smiled broadly, he also took the time to give Jiang Xixi a thumbs up.
However, Jiang Xixi, who was familiar with negotiation tactics in her previous life, knew that the main event was about to begin.
Sure enough, Director Wang's tone suddenly changed. He rubbed his chubby hands together and looked at Jiang Xixi expectantly.
"Xixi, do you have any other clothing designs? These few styles are already selling like hotcakes, and we have a lot of foreign customers asking for new styles. What do you think?"
Earning foreign exchange has never been easy for our country. Now that we finally have this opportunity, we must seize it. Don't you agree?
Using a strategy of first praising and then criticizing is a very effective negotiation tactic.
But you've encountered Jiang Xixi, who has experienced countless business negotiations in her past life.
What do business people value most?
It's all about profit!
If you haven't offered her any tangible benefits that would entice her, why should she agree?
Moreover, they didn't even mention the 50/50 split that was discussed earlier. Do they really think they're being taken advantage of?
"Director, I do have some new ideas and drawings on hand. However, when I talked to Manager Wang of Friendship Store about some conditions last time, didn't he mention these things when he asked you to act as his intermediary?"
Jiang Xixi didn't hold back either. When negotiating, you have to state all your conditions. As for how the other party chooses, that depends on how strong you are.
Director Wang cursed inwardly, thinking that this person was just like his older brother had described, a slippery little fox.
Remembering the message his elder brother had given him before his business trip to Beijing, Director Wang made up his mind.
"Haha, I forgot, he specifically told me about it back then, and now he's even giving me your share of the profits this time."
Director Wang laughed heartily, using the smile to mask his inner turmoil.
Can you calm down? He paid for it himself.
His good older brother only assigned him tasks without giving him any funding, really...
Only after the money was handed to Jiang Xixi did the smile on her face finally become more genuine.
"Director Wang, I was just mentioning this casually, but I must say, Director Wang, you are truly a straightforward person."
Director Wang, Manager Wang, and with their similar appearances, if Jiang Xixi couldn't even guess it, then she had wasted so many years of her previous life.
Director Wang was unhappy, but there was nothing he could do.
Well, thinking about what his brother had mentioned before he left, Director Wang smiled a smile he hadn't seen in a long time.
If that thing really works out, then this money will have been well spent.
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The Liu family in the capital is in a very bad situation. The patriarch is on his deathbed, and most of the other capable members of the collateral branches are scattered in other places and cannot return for the time being.
Most of those who remain in the old house are elderly, weak, sick, or disabled, and cannot offer much help.
Those families joined forces to target the Liu family. Even though the Liu family is large and powerful, the losses caused in just a few days are still considerable.
"Jiaxin, is our family really not going to be unable to hold on this time?!"
Sister-in-law Chen Yi has visibly become listless these past two days. Sitting on the sofa, listening to her secretary's report, she looked unusually vulnerable.
"Sister-in-law, don't worry. The doctor said my brother's condition has improved. Once he gets better, everything will be alright."
Mrs. Jiang comforted her sister-in-law, though she herself was also uncertain, having already gained an understanding of the situation at home over the past few days.
I understand that the current difficulties are really not easy to overcome.
Chen Yi closed her eyes and pretended to sleep, looking tired. She leaned against Mrs. Jiang without saying a word.
Over the years, the family has mostly been supported by her husband; she has only played a supporting role at most. Although she still has the skills she learned over the years, she has become rusty.
She didn't know how much longer she could hold on if things continued like this.
"Madam, something terrible has happened! Xiaoyu has disappeared!"
Xiaoyu is Chen Yi and Liu Chengxin's only son, and he is only seven years old this year...
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