Upon hearing this, Xia Xue felt as if dark clouds had suddenly gathered in the sky, and her world seemed to teeter on the brink of collapse.
Unexpectedly, Wen Yuan proposed a shocking 90/10 split, which was unprecedented in the entire business world.
Wen Yuan's gentle and refined demeanor, like the warm spring sun, led her to mistakenly believe that their collaboration must be going very smoothly.
Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, it turned into this almost provocative proposal, the impact of which even surpassed the displeasure brought by Shu Xiaoping earlier, causing her to feel waves of bitterness and indignation.
She took a deep breath, trying her best to maintain her imperceptible composure, her voice gentle yet firm: "Sister Wen, this profit-sharing ratio is really unacceptable, I'm afraid..."
After saying this, she bit her lower lip lightly, unable to hide the struggle in her heart.
Upon hearing this, Wen Yuan's lips curled into a meaningful smile, as if a wise man had placed a brilliant move on a chessboard: "In that case, let's change the method. We will not participate in the profit sharing. You only need to deliver the goods to our company for sale, and all the proceeds will be yours."
"What?" Xia Xue was startled, thinking she was hallucinating, and hurriedly asked, "Sister Wen, did you mean... that we have nine and you have one?"
"What else?" Wen Yuan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Does my sister think I'm that ugly person who asks for exorbitant sums?"
Xia Xue's cheeks flushed, like peach blossoms under the setting sun; she had misunderstood Wen Yuan just now.
She quickly explained, "Sister Wen, I misunderstood your meaning, but even one percent is unreasonable."
Wen Yuan waved her hand and said with a smile, her tone unrestrained: "Then what is reasonable? Since we call each other sisters, why bother with reason? Just do as I just said."
"Absolutely not!" Xia Xue firmly refused, her eyes flashing with unwavering determination. "Although the Qi family is powerful, how can we allow others to suffer losses in our cooperation? Even operating costs cannot be ignored..."
Before she could finish speaking, Wen Yuan burst into loud laughter, her laughter full of magnanimity and generosity: "In that case, let's split it 90/10, with us taking one percent for operating costs. If you're still not satisfied, I'll get angry."
Xia Xue said with difficulty, "But... if we do this, you... will be at a great disadvantage, and I will feel bad about it."
Wen Yuan gently shook her head, her gaze tenderly falling on Wu Tian beside her. Her words were full of gratitude and respect: "Cooperating with my sister and taking this opportunity to befriend my old classmate who has been so kind to me and my grandfather's savior is already priceless. A little bit of profit is nothing to worry about."
Upon hearing this, Xia Xue's gaze involuntarily followed Wu Tian, and that feeling quietly flowed in the air.
Wen Yuan's excessive attention to her stemmed from Wu Tian, which aroused a subtle jealousy in her, as if someone else was eyeing something she cherished.
However, she knew that this feeling was unbreakable; it had transcended the long river of time and the boundaries of life and death, and was the most resilient bond in the world.
She parted her lips slightly, a smile that could launch a thousand ships, and gently steered her thoughts back on track: "In that case, I shall accept without hesitation. When can the revised contract be signed? And with whom will it be signed?"
Her words were both gentle and firm, revealing her desire for tangible assurance, since empty promises were not enough to put her at ease.
Wen Yuan slowly withdrew her gaze from Wu Tian and gently replied, "If you can provide a contract immediately, I will sign it right away."
"That's great!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Xue's face lit up with joy, and she immediately instructed Xiao Cai to quickly print the contract according to the details agreed upon by both parties.
In the blink of an eye, the contract was completed, and the air was filled with the fragrance of ink.
Wen Yuan and Xia Xue solemnly inscribed their names on it, announcing the official start of their collaboration.
Xia Xue felt a great weight lifted from her heart. She raised her glass and invited everyone to drink together, her voice clear and melodious: "Let us raise this glass together to express our deepest gratitude to Miss Wen, who has opened up unprecedented horizons for the Xia Group."
The crowd responded enthusiastically, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, their eyes sparkling with boundless anticipation and fervent passion for the future.
There was a time when Shu Xiaoping's difficult behavior made them almost despair of cooperating with Qijia Hotel.
But now, thanks to the deep and unspoken affection between Wu Tian and Wen Yuan, everything has taken a dramatic turn for the better.
Wen Yuan generously donated funds, taking only a small profit to maintain operations. This was like a timely rain after a long drought for the Xia Group.
Xia Xue has been at the helm of the Xia family for several dozen days, and her achievements have already surpassed Xia Zhonghai's ten years of work.
It's obvious to anyone with discerning eyes who can turn the tide and who can bring blessings to the employees.
Everyone felt a surge of admiration for Xia Xue and vowed to work with her to create a brilliant future.
Behind this magnificent transformation, Wu Tian's figure stands out as particularly tall.
He is like the brightest star in the night sky. Although he does not deliberately flaunt his fame, he has been deeply imprinted in everyone's heart, and the respect and awe he inspires have reached an unprecedented level.
Amidst the adoring gazes of the crowd, Wu Tian was like the bright moon, towering above all other stars.
However, he possessed a tranquil mind and was indifferent to the clamor of the world.
He understood the deeper meaning behind Wen Yuan's actions, and as he raised his glass, he solemnly promised Wen Yuan: "Wen Yuan, I will always remember Xiao Xue's kindness, and I, Wu Tian, will repay this favor handsomely."
If someone else had said this, Wen Yuan might have responded with a light laugh and scoffed, after all, the prestige of a family doesn't need the favor of others.
But the words, coming from Wu Tian's mouth, were as precious as a jewel. She knew Wu Tian's abilities well; for him to owe a favor was truly a blessing for the Qi family.
She took a sip of red wine, her smile blooming like a flower, her words carrying a hint of playfulness and seriousness: "You said it yourself, and Little Xue is a witness. If you dare to go back on your word in the future, don't blame me for turning my back on you."
Wu Tian responded solemnly, his words ringing with conviction: "I, Wu Tian, always keep my word, as heaven and earth bear witness!"
Upon hearing this, Wen Yuan couldn't help but chuckle, covering her lips with her hand, her smile carrying a deeper meaning: "Never mind, there's no need to be so serious between old classmates. By the way! Grandpa has a few words he specifically asked me to pass on to you."
After speaking, she glanced subtly at Xia Xue, who understood immediately, stood up gracefully, and announced the end of the meeting. Everyone then returned to their seats and left in an orderly manner.
Xia Xue left with a gentle smile and said softly to Wu Tian, "Brother Tian, you and Sister Wen have something to discuss. I'll wait for you outside."
Having said that, he turned and left leisurely.
Wu Tian nodded slightly. Although he didn't mind Xia Xue's company, he respected Wen Yuan's arrangements.
Once only the two of them were left in the private room, Wen Yuan quietly sat down next to Wu Tian, her voice low and urgent: "Zhu Zheng, the leader of the White Tiger Hall of the Dragon-Capturing Palace, has led a group of experts from Rongzhou to Linhai."
Wu Tian smiled faintly and coldly, replying, "You've come at the perfect time. I also have something to ask him."
Wen Yuan frowned slightly, her worry barely concealed: "Grandpa specifically instructed that Zhu Zheng's delegation is very powerful, so you must be careful. They will definitely take advantage of the future development event in Linhai to make a move against you."
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