She tilted her head slightly, her eyes sparkling with a desire for knowledge, and her tone was sincere and humble, making it difficult to refuse her request.
During the conversation, Lu Jin was extremely polite, attending to every detail. She maintained a well-mannered smile, the corners of her mouth raised just the right angle, neither seeming overly enthusiastic or oppressive, yet still fully demonstrating her friendliness.
Her eyes were focused on Su Huaiyue. She listened carefully to every word Su Huaiyue said, nodded slightly from time to time, and gave Su Huaiyue positive responses, making Su Huaiyue feel her respect and attention for herself.
When the waiter in the store served them tea, Lu Jin took the initiative to stand up, took the tray, and personally handed a cup of tea to Su Huaiyue with gentle and elegant movements.
As she handed over the tea, she bowed slightly, her eyes meeting Su Huaiyue's, and she said softly, "Miss Su, please have some tea. I heard this is the special fragrant tea made by Meiyan Pavilion, and I've always wanted to try it. Today, thanks to Miss Su, I am able to do so."
She spoke in a humble and polite tone, as if Su Huaiyue was the distinguished guest worthy of respect.
When discussing cooperation-related matters, Lu Jin showed her meticulousness.
She took out a cooperation plan that had been prepared long ago from the exquisite embroidered sachet she carried with her, placed it gently on the table, and then carefully smoothed the wrinkles on the paper with her fingers.
"Miss Su, this is the cooperation plan I carefully thought about after returning. It contains some ideas on how to combine the beauty concept of Meiyan Pavilion with the characteristics of our Lu family rouge. Miss Su, please take a look."
As she spoke, she gestured to Su Huaiyue to look at the plan with her eyes, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
While Su Huaiyue was reading the plan, Lu Jin sat quietly by the side. He did not rush to explain, but waited patiently for Su Huaiyue to finish reading it.
When Su Huaiyue raised questions, she immediately answered them seriously, explained her ideas clearly and logically, and proposed modifications on the spot based on Su Huaiyue's opinions.
Her voice was neither too high nor too low, her speaking speed was moderate, and every word was clear and distinct, making it very comfortable to listen to.
During this time, Su Huaiyue's throat was a little dry due to being busy, and she cleared her throat unconsciously.
Lu Jin keenly caught this detail. She glanced at the waiter calmly and nodded slightly.
After a while, the waiter brought another cup of warm honey water.
Lu Jin took the honey water and handed it to Su Huaiyue, saying with concern: "Miss Su, you have been working so hard for your business, you should take care of your health. This honey water moisturizes your throat, please drink it slowly."
Her tone was full of care, as if she was treating her own sisters.
After the conversation, Lu Jin stood up and said goodbye.
She gently held Su Huaiyue's hand again and said sincerely, "Miss Su, I have benefited a lot from talking with you today. I look forward to our further cooperation, and I hope you can come to visit my Lu family when you are free."
After she finished speaking, she bowed gracefully and then slowly left with her maid. When she left, she did not forget to turn around and wave goodbye to Su Huaiyue with a smile. Until she walked out of the store, her behavior did not lose her composure at all, showing her dignity and grace.
After Lu Jin said goodbye, Wei Che slowly walked out from behind the screen.
His face was calm, but there was a hint of solemnity between his brows. His eyes were deep and filled with worry. He walked straight to Su Huaiyue and said in a gentle but serious voice, "Sister-in-law, are you really planning to work with Lu Jin? I saw that you two were having a good chat just now. I have some doubts in my heart and I want to hear your thoughts."
Su Huaiyue was slightly startled. Looking at Wei Che's serious expression, she couldn't help but smile softly. "I think Lu Jin is a good person. When we just talked, her words were full of sincerity, and the cooperation proposal she proposed was also very sincere. Cooperating with the Lu family can not only expand the reputation of Meiyan Pavilion, but also increase revenue. In my opinion, this is a matter of greater benefits than disadvantages."
As he spoke, Su Huaiyue's eyes sparkled with anticipation, and he was obviously full of confidence in this cooperation.
Wei Che shook his head gently, his brows knitted slightly, his eyes filled with solemnity: "Sister-in-law, you only see the surface. Lu Jin was indeed quite polite, but every word and every action she made during the conversation revealed her shrewdness. Look at the cooperation plan she presented. On the surface, it seems comprehensive and appropriate, but in fact, every item is designed to maximize the interests of the Lu family."
As Wei Che spoke, he paced slowly in the room, his expression focused and solemn.
"Take the joint promotion she mentioned, for example," Wei Che paused, his gaze fixed on Su Huaiyue, his eyes firm and sharp. "She emphasized the crucial role played by Lu's Rouge, but downplayed the contribution of the Beauty Pavilion. I'm afraid there's something else going on. Furthermore, she asked extremely detailed questions about the operation of the Beauty Pavilion. Ostensibly to facilitate cooperation, she was actually trying to find out more about us."
After hearing what Wei Che said, Su Huaiyue couldn't help but feel moved. The smile on her face gradually disappeared and she fell into deep thought.
Wei Che continued, "We must not be careless when collaborating with such a shrewd person. Cooperation isn't impossible, but one thing must be made clear: we absolutely cannot allow her to get her hands on the ingredients of Meiyan Pavilion. The ingredients of the beauty cream are our fundamental secret. If she were to learn of them, with her shrewd methods, she would most likely tamper with the ingredients. Then, Meiyan Pavilion's reputation and business would suffer a severe blow."
Wei Che's tone was extremely serious, his eyes full of worry. He knew very well how important raw materials were to Meiyan Pavilion; it was the foundation that could not be lost.
Su Huaiyue nodded slightly. "You are right. I need to reconsider the cooperation with Lu Jin and carefully plan the boundaries and terms of the cooperation."
On the second day, Lu Jin received the terms of cooperation from Meiyan Pavilion. She sat in front of the carved pear wood desk and unfolded the document gracefully.
The sunlight shone on her through the carved window lattices, reflecting her delicate face and focused expression.
Her eyes quickly scanned the terms and conditions, and at first she looked calm, as if she had anticipated the contents of the terms.
But when she saw the part about the scope of the cooperation, she raised her eyebrows slightly, and a hint of imperceptible surprise flashed in her eyes.
There were not many changes in the terms compared to yesterday, but Lu Jin was so smart that she saw one of the key points at a glance - Meiyan Pavilion did not mention anything about the warehouse in the content of the cooperation, and the entire cooperation terms had nothing to do with the warehouse.
She gently put down the document in her hand, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile, and murmured softly: "Su Huaiyue, she is indeed a smart woman."
Her voice was quiet, but it was filled with appreciation.
Lu Jin leaned back in his chair, looking out the window, his thoughts drifting away.
She originally thought that Meiyan Pavilion would mention the warehouse in the terms of cooperation, so that she could take the opportunity to ask to inspect the warehouse and find out the storage situation of Meiyan Pavilion's raw materials.
Unexpectedly, Su Huaiyue was so perceptive that she directly avoided this loophole that could be exploited by her.
She couldn't help but think of Su Huaiyue's gentle and friendly appearance when they talked yesterday. At that time, she thought Su Huaiyue was an easy person to deal with. Now it seems that she underestimated her.
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