Chapter 483 You're such a good wife
Qin Ce glanced at it before closing the document and asked Tang Xi, "Is this only implemented in the capital, or will it be done nationwide?"
Tang Xi smiled and said, "If it were just the capital, would I have even bothered to contact you? Besides, you wouldn't even consider it."
"How could I look down on it? Even if it's just a city, it's worth hundreds of millions."
"They're already quoting prices?"
Qin Ce smiled and said, "The competition for this project should be quite fierce."
"Of course, as you said, it's over 100 million in one city. Not all cities will do it. Smaller cities like the seventh or eighth tier will have to wait their turn."
Tang Xi sat down next to him and said, "But if you succeed first, you'll have a competitive advantage over other cities, don't you think?"
Tang Xi may not be able to make decisions in other places, but if Qin Ce can secure the Beijing project first and have samples in hand, coupled with his network of connections, then securing projects in other cities will be a natural progression.
"This should be put out to tender, right?"
"Logically, yes. This project will be piloted in Beijing first. With your company's qualifications, I believe there will be no problem."
Having said that, going any further would be too blunt. Regardless of which company submits the project tender, the final decision on who gets selected rests with the client.
"Okay, then I'll go back and prepare for the bidding."
The competition for this project will be fierce. It's not just tech companies; all kinds of companies will want a piece of the pie, including Qin Liang.
Tang Xi extended his hand to him, "Like I said, next time you come, you'll have to treat me."
Qin Ce grasped his hand. "It's a deal."
"Then I wish you a safe journey."
"Thanks."
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Qiao Xing chatted with Grandma Tang for a long time, and ate so much fruit that she was stuffed, before finally waiting for Qin Ce to come out.
She quickly said to the old lady, "Grandma, it's getting late, we should go back."
"It's still early, sit a little longer."
Tang Xi came out and said, "They have to catch a flight tomorrow and go back to pack their things, otherwise I would have let them stay."
"Oh... you're leaving already? Why didn't you stay a few more days?"
"We have to go back to work; there's still so much work to be done."
"Don't always think about work, your health is the most important thing." The old lady was a little reluctant. She patted Qiao Xing's hand. "Then you should go back and rest early, and don't stay up late."
"Okay, then we'll visit Grandma again next time we come to Beijing."
"Okay, okay, I'll send Grandma a WeChat message when I get here."
The two chatted for a while longer before the old lady finally let them leave.
Once downstairs, Qiao Xing let out a long sigh of relief. "The old lady was so hospitable. She even wanted me to stay at her house."
Qin Ce smiled. "That means she likes you."
"If you praise her a few more times, she will like you very much too."
"We can't handle it."
Qiao Xing was amused by him. There were actually people he couldn't handle. He guessed that the only ones were these elderly people who were very enthusiastic.
"What did you and Tang Xi talk about for so long inside the room?"
"Let's talk about projects."
"Oh." Qiao Xing wasn't interested in his project and didn't ask any further questions. She took out her phone, still thinking about the old lady's WeChat Moments.
I clicked in and saw that many of the videos were of people doing square dancing, followed by some forwarded articles and pictures of the old lady looking for a husband for her grandson. The old lady even knew how to use Photoshop.
Upon seeing Tang Xi's photo, Qiao Xing laughed so hard he bent over backwards, until his stomach hurt.
What was Tang Xi's reaction when he saw these marriage advertisements?
"Speechless."
"No wonder Grandma Tang said she introduced him to so many people; how could she not post a lot on her WeChat Moments?"
Tang Xi is so handsome and has a secure job; I wonder how many people would want him as their son-in-law.
Is there anything you'd like to buy?
What are the unique features of Beijing?
"No."
"...Then what should I buy?"
Qin Ce had only asked casually, "Then I won't buy it."
Qin Ce drove back to the Qin family home. It was past nine o'clock, and he thought everyone was asleep, but Qin Liang was still waiting for the two of them in the living room.
"You're back?"
Qiao Xing glanced at Qin Ce, whose face darkened again, probably knowing what Qin Liang was about to say.
Qiao Xing said, "Yes, Uncle, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Qin Liang said, "I'm waiting for you. Qiao Xing, you go back to your room first. I need to talk to Qin Ce about something."
Qiao Xing nodded, glanced at Qin Ce with concern, and went upstairs.
She went back to her bedroom, took a shower, tidied up her things, and then lay in bed replying to some messages.
Her cousin asked her where she had gone, since she hadn't even gone to help him during the holiday.
Bai Yi showed her photos of the new store, which had just been renovated yesterday and was quite large.
Qiao Ying also sent her a message, asking if Qin Yi was home and if she could arrange to meet him.
Qiao Xing chose to ignore it, scrolled through videos for a while, and it was almost midnight, but Qin Ce still hadn't returned.
She sent him a message.
To my surprise, he replied instantly: "I'm back."
Qiao Xing was stunned for a moment, and the next second the door to the room opened, and Qin Ce walked in from outside.
"Why are you messaging me now that you've arrived?"
Qin Ce walked to her side, propped himself up on the bed with his hands, and leaned forward to get closer to her. "Why aren't you asleep yet? You can't stay up late now."
I'm worried about you.
"What are you worried about? He doesn't eat people."
"What were you talking about? You didn't start arguing, did you?"
Qin Ce shook his head. "No, he asked me to persuade the old man to stay."
The old man's health is indeed not good enough for him to be overworked, so Qin Ce hesitated. But with the old man's temper, there was no way he could persuade him otherwise.
Qiao Xing smelled a faint scent of alcohol on him. "You've been drinking?"
"He's had a little drink. So, do you think the old man should stay here?"
Qiao Xing was silent for a while, "I don't know either. I personally hope he can go back with us, but for his health, it's definitely better not to go through any trouble."
"Then you'll have to try to persuade him."
Qiao Xing pointed to the tip of her nose. "Me? Can I do it?"
"Okay, I believe in you."
"Then I'll give it a try. Is that all you said? Didn't he ask you to stay?"
"No, he couldn't keep me."
After all, the old man had already made his statement during the day, and had even called the second and third masters into the house to give them instructions. If Qin Liang forced him to stay, the old man would definitely make a scene. The second master hadn't left yet, and making a scene would not do him any good.
Therefore, he had no choice but to settle for second best and ask Qin Ce to persuade the old man to stay.
"Then go take a shower first, we'll talk about it tomorrow."
Qin Ce didn't move; instead, he pulled her into his arms. "Is it okay if we don't wash?"
"..."
Are you drunk?
"not much."
"How much is 'not much'?"
"Three cups of baijiu (Chinese liquor)."
As he spoke, he kissed Qiao Xing's face, all the way down to her lips. Qiao Xing could clearly smell the alcohol on his breath.
Qiao Xing pushed him away, dodging his kiss, "No, don't do anything rash."
Qin Ce stared intently at her. "It really won't work. What should we do?"
Qiao Xing twitched the corner of her mouth. "How would I know what to do? Or... how about I call a home delivery service for you?"
"You are such a good wife."
"It's not that I'm worried you'll get too stressed..."
Qin Ce released her speechlessly, got up and walked towards the bathroom, and soon heard the sound of water.
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