After Shen Qiqi hung up the phone, her frown relaxed a little, but her eyes still flashed with vigilance.
She took a deep breath, turned to Lu Qing and said, "There are some things I need to handle personally."
Lu Qing's eyes were full of concern. He grabbed Shen Qiqi's hand and said softly, "Qiqi, you've worked hard enough. Let me do these things."
Shen Qiqi smiled slightly and patted the back of Lu Qing's hand gently, "Qing, I know you feel sorry for me, but there are some things I have to do in person. This is my responsibility."
Lu Qing nodded and did not insist any more. He just held her hand tightly, as if to pass all his strength to her.
Shen Qiqi straightened her clothes again and strode towards the office.
She knew in her heart that a new storm was brewing, and her first step was to solve the problem of raw material supply.
She picked up the phone and contacted several potential suppliers one by one, but the results were not ideal.
Several factories either raised prices or made excuses for various reasons, and some even directly stated that they would no longer supply goods.
Shen Qiqi's heart gradually sank, but she did not give up and continued to look for new ways.
The day flew by in the rush and phone calls. Shen Qiqi's face became more and more tired, but there was still an unyielding light in her eyes.
Seeing her like this, Lu Qing felt very distressed and stayed by her side silently, giving her silent support.
At this moment, supplier Wu suddenly sent a text message: "Boss Shen, starting from tomorrow, our supply will be reduced by half."
Shen Qiqi's fingers trembled slightly. She immediately dialed the number of supplier Wu and said in a firm and calm tone: "Mr. Wu, why did you suddenly reduce the supply?"
Supplier Wu's voice was icy: "Boss Shen, market conditions are changing, and we also need to consider our own interests. I hope you can understand."
Shen Qiqi's heart ignited with anger, but she did not show it. Instead, she said more firmly: "Mr. Wu, we have been working together for so long, don't you know the special nature of our project? Reducing supply means huge losses for us."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Shen, this is our decision." Supplier Wu's attitude remained tough.
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in her heart, and said slowly: "Okay, I will go to your factory in person and we will have a good talk."
Supplier Wu's cold voice came from the other end of the phone: "Boss Shen, come over, we'll meet in the office."
Shen Qiqi hung up the phone, her face calm, but the fire in her eyes became brighter.
She turned to Lu Qing and said, "Qing, I'm going to Supplier Wu's factory. You wait for my news at home."
Lu Qing held her hand tightly, "Qiqi, be careful."
Shen Qiqi nodded, "
She strode out of the office, facing the slightly chilly autumn breeze, and embarked on a new journey.
Behind her, Lu Qing's eyes were full of worry and determination, as if he was silently protecting her.
As Shen Qiqi's back gradually walked away, she had only one thought in her mind: no matter whether there was wind and rain or sunshine ahead, she would overcome them one by one.
Because this game has just begun.
When Shen Qiqi arrived at Supplier Wu's factory, the air was filled with the pungent smell of engine oil and the roaring sound of machines was deafening.
Supplier Wu received her with a forced smile and a perfunctory tone, "Boss Shen, what a rare guest! What brings you here?"
"Boss Wu, let's be frank. You have to give an explanation for the reduction in supply, right?" Shen Qiqi got straight to the point, her eyes as sharp as a knife.
"The market conditions are not good, there's nothing I can do." Supplier Wu laughed, his eyes wandering.
"Don't try that!" Shen Qiqi slammed the table, shaking the teacup so much that it jumped up. "Do you think I'm on my first day in the underworld? My people have already found out that you're secretly supplying goods to Boss Zhao and making a fool of me?"
Supplier Wu's face changed, and a hint of panic flashed across his eyes, but he quickly calmed down: "Boss Shen, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Be careful or I'll sue you for defamation!"
Shen Qiqi sneered: "Sue me? Okay! But I have something that might be more interesting to you." She took out a document from her bag and gently placed it on the table.
Supplier Wu picked up the document suspiciously. The more he looked at it, the uglier his expression became, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
This document is the evidence that his factory is illegally discharging wastewater. Once exposed, he will face huge fines or even suspension of business.
“You…” Supplier Wu pointed at Shen Qiqi and was speechless for a long time.
"Boss Wu, can we have a good talk now?" Shen Qiqi crossed her arms and looked at him calmly.
Supplier Wu took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said through gritted teeth: "Boss Shen, you are so cruel!"
"Same here." Shen Qiqi smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in her tone.
In the end, supplier Wu had to compromise and agreed to resume partial supply.
When the news reached the team, everyone expressed admiration for Shen Qiqi's wit and decisiveness, and morale was greatly boosted.
Shen Qiqi rubbed her swollen temples and was about to take a break when the office door was suddenly pushed open...
Lu Qing pushed the door open and walked in, holding two cups of steaming coffee in his hands.
Seeing Shen Qiqi's tired look, he walked to her with heartache and gently placed a cup of coffee on the table, "Qiqi, you've worked hard, have a cup of coffee to refresh yourself."
Shen Qiqi raised her head and saw Lu Qing's concerned eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.
She took the coffee and took a sip. The bitter taste spread across her tongue, but it dispelled her fatigue.
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