Her hair was also carefully combed and tied up with a plain hairband. She looked dignified and generous, and exuded a sense of intelligence and courage.
After everything was ready, Su Huaiyue went to Liu's house.
From a distance, the Liu Mansion looks very magnificent, like a small palace.
The vermilion gate is tall, majestic and tightly closed. The two stone lions at the door are majestic and awe-inspiring, with every line carved so vividly that they seem as if they will come alive in the next second to guard this mansion.
Su Huaiyue stepped forward steadily and handed over the visiting card that had been prepared long ago.
Soon, the doorman led her into the spacious and bright living room.
The living room is decorated with carved beams and painted buildings, and is luxuriously furnished. Various rare antiques and calligraphy and paintings are placed all around, demonstrating the owner's wealth and taste.
Liu Changquan gained weight and had a big belly.
At this moment, he was sitting leisurely on a carved mahogany chair, with a shrewd and sophisticated smile on his face, his eyes slightly narrowed, revealing the cunning of a veteran in the business world.
When he saw Su Huaiyue coming in, a hint of barely perceptible surprise flashed in his eyes. He obviously didn't expect that the person who came to discuss materials would be such a young woman.
"Ms. Su, I heard that you came here for materials?" Liu Changquan spoke slowly, with a hint of contempt unconsciously in his tone, as if in his eyes, Su Huaiyue was just an innocent little girl who didn't understand the intrigues in the business world at all.
Su Huaiyue was neither humble nor arrogant. He bowed slightly and performed a standard greeting. Then, in a clear and firm voice, he said, "Indeed, I have long heard of the name of Mr. Liu. I know that you are very capable in supplying materials and are considered a leader in Youzhou City. Currently, the construction project of my house is in trouble due to a shortage of materials."
Liu Changquan leaned back in his chair, his body slightly tilted back, the corners of his mouth raised, revealing a sly smile, like a cunning fox.
He said slowly, "Miss Su, it's not that I'm unwilling to help. It's just that the current situation in the materials market is very special. Materials are in short supply, and prices are naturally rising. If Miss Su is willing to pay a high price, I can think of a way to help you prepare some materials first."
As he spoke, he stretched out a finger, shook it in the air, and gestured to an absurdly high price.
Su Huaiyue's heart trembled. She naturally understood that Liu Changquan was deliberately making things difficult for her.
She looked at Liu Changquan with a determined gaze and said fearlessly, "I admit that materials are scarce nowadays, and a price increase is understandable. But the price you offer is really a bit outrageous. Although I'm new to Youzhou City, I'm not completely ignorant of the market."
"I've made inquiries and contacted other small material suppliers. I'm well aware that while you've adjusted your supply of materials to market conditions in the past, you've never charged such exorbitant prices as you do today. Such arbitrary price hikes are likely to undermine the good reputation and standing you've built over the years in this business."
Liu Changquan's expression changed slightly. He obviously didn't expect Su Huaiyue to be so tough and dare to refute him in person.
He snorted coldly, with a hint of threat in his tone, and said, "Miss Su, you are just a foreign woman. You are unfamiliar with Youzhou City. It is not your turn to reason with me."
"If you think it's too expensive, you can go find another one. But I advise you to give up on this idea. In Youzhou City's materials market, I, Liu, have the final say. If you can find another company willing to sell you materials at the normal price, I lose."
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the air seemed to be filled with invisible smoke of gunpowder.
Su Huaiyue secretly groaned in her heart. Liu Changquan really had a monopoly on the materials market in Youzhou City. She knew that if she really went to other companies, not only would the prices be high, but the materials might not be supplied in sufficient quantity and on time.
But she remained calm, smiled faintly, and said, "Master Liu, you're wrong. This business world is like a battlefield, relying on strength and reputation, not power and threats. If you insist on such a high price, not only will it be difficult for me to afford it, but if word gets out to other customers, it might also affect your business."
Liu Changquan frowned, feeling a little annoyed, but he had to admit that what Su Huaiyue said made sense.
He was silent for a moment, then sneered, "Miss Su, you're young, but you're quite sharp-tongued. However, what you said isn't enough to change my mind."
Seeing that a head-on confrontation would not be effective, Su Huaiyue changed his mind and decided to change his strategy.
She sighed slightly, and her tone softened. "Master Liu, to be honest, this time my family built a house not only for living, but also to gain a firm foothold in Youzhou City and lay the foundation for future development."
"I've heard that Mr. Liu has extensive connections in Youzhou City and his business is booming. I admire him greatly. If you can help me overcome this difficulty, my family in Youzhou City will be grateful to you in the future. If you need anything, we will definitely help you with all our strength."
A hint of hesitation flashed in Liu Changquan's eyes. It's not that he didn't consider the long-term interests that Su Huaiyue mentioned, but once the price of this material dropped, his own profit would be reduced a lot.
After weighing the pros and cons, he shook his head and said, "Miss Su, it's not that I don't give you face, but in this business world, profit is the most important thing."
Su Huaiyue's heart sank, knowing that the other party remained unmoved.
But she didn't give up. She bit her lip lightly and suddenly said, "Master Liu, I have another suggestion. If you can provide the materials at a reasonable price, I would like to share the design of this house with you."
Liu Changquan was stunned, obviously not expecting Su Huaiyue to put forward such conditions.
He asked curiously, "Blueprint? What's the use of it?"
Su Huaiyue smiled slightly, a hint of confidence flashing in her eyes: "Master Liu, you don't know that this design is not simple. The design of this house incorporates many novel concepts. It is not only well-planned and fully functional, but also very beautiful. After it is completed, it will definitely become a highlight of Youzhou City."
"Imagine, if you have these blueprints, and you encounter a client in the future who wants to build a unique house, you can use them as a selling point to attract more business. The potential value of this is probably far greater than the small profit you make on the price of the materials."
When Liu Changquan heard this, he couldn't help but feel moved.
He has been in the business world for many years and naturally understands the potential value that Su Huaiyue mentioned.
He looked at Su Huaiyue carefully, and his respect for this young woman grew even greater.
He pondered for a moment and said, "Miss Su, your suggestion is quite interesting. However, I need to think about it again. How about this? Leave the design to me first. I will study it carefully and give you an answer tomorrow."
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