Chapter 187 Taking Down the Epoch Group
The person who got off the car was elegant and refined, with a gentlemanly demeanor in every gesture.
"Yilin, it's been a long time."
"Dr. Ji, it's you."
Ji Weichen smiled and said, "If it were me, wouldn't you take me to check out your factory?"
"No, that's not it. You're no longer a doctor?"
As far as she knew, Ji Weichen was not involved in their family business; Jiyuan Group belonged to her sister.
Since they don't have the same mother, the feeling isn't that deep. But if it were Ji Weichen coming over, I feel like this matter is a bit uncertain.
"Hey, please run an errand for my sister and take me inside."
Ji Weichen introduced the group of people who had followed behind to Song Yilin.
The expansion department and market research department are all here, but they don't understand what role Ji Weichen plays. Since so many people listen to Ji Weichen, Song Yilin will mainly introduce him to Ji Weichen.
We've only gone halfway.
Ji Weichen said he was tired.
Song Yilin could only accompany Ji Weichen back to his office, while Zheng Li and Xiao Zhang accompanied the others to continue looking at the venues behind them.
Upon arriving at the office, Song Yilin poured tea for Ji Weichen.
Seeing that Song Yilin wasn't drinking, Ji Weichen asked curiously, "Didn't you used to really like drinking tea?"
"I haven't been feeling well lately, so I won't be drinking it."
Ji Weichen became a little nervous: "Where do you feel unwell? Let me take your pulse."
Song Yilin didn't give it to her, but a smile curved her lips: "Aren't you a Western doctor? You can take a pulse too?"
"I've learned a little, so I can do the simple ones."
"No need, just tell me why you came today."
"My sister was supposed to come, but something came up and I wanted to see you, so I came instead. Anyway, the person who was supposed to be working today was the one following behind me, not me."
When Ji Weichen said he wanted to see her, he pronounced those words with extreme awkwardness.
It's not what she thinks, is it?
Song Yilin avoided the question: "Since Mr. Ji doesn't have time, I'll visit him when I have time."
However, Ji Weichen doesn't seem to want to avoid this issue.
Then, she continued with her own topic: "Why did you marry Chen Yan?"
"The matter is very complicated."
"Not because of love?"
Song Yilin nodded, after all, Ji Weichen knew about her relationship with Xu Qingmin.
It can't be hidden no matter what.
"What deal did you make with Chen Yan?"
Song Yilin remained silent.
Some things shouldn't be said too bluntly.
"Do you still love Xu Qingmin?"
Song Yilin still wouldn't say anything.
She still loves him, but her legal husband is Chen Yan, so she can't say that.
Disrespect for marriage.
"You'll get a divorce after your deal with Chen Yan ends, right?"
Song Yilin looked up at Ji Weichen in surprise. How could he have guessed everything?
Seeing Song Yilin's expression, Ji Weichen knew he had guessed correctly.
"Then I'll pursue you after you get divorced."
Song Yilin sat up straight immediately: "Dr. Ji is joking, right?"
Ji Weichen laughed too: "Look how scared you are."
Song Yilin smiled along, but she knew that adults often joked while telling the truth.
Ji Weichen poured Song Yilin a cup of tea to mask the bitterness in his heart.
When my sister saw his strong reaction to Song Yilin when she went out today, she immediately understood what was going on.
She made up an excuse to get him to come over; he didn't know anything about the company's business, he just wanted to see her.
The older sister is such a shrewd person, she understands his heart with just a single gesture. Song Yilin is so much like the older sister, and he said it so bluntly, Song Yilin must have known, she just gave him a way out.
It would be embarrassing if we didn't.
“You used to like drinking tea, a little bit is fine. Drinking a little tea is good for your health. Everything in moderation is good.”
Song Yilin frankly said, "I'm pregnant now, so it's inconvenient for me to drink it."
She wouldn't have told Ji Weichen about her pregnancy if he hadn't said those things.
She's only three months pregnant and not showing much, so she avoids mentioning it at work.
Ji Weichen's pupils trembled slightly.
"I'm pregnant, how many months along?"
"It's been more than three months."
I've been busy with Lijiang Group lately, and more than three months have passed in the blink of an eye.
Based on this date, Ji Weichen could roughly guess who the child's father was.
However, it is very impolite to ask a married woman who the father of a child is.
Even if Ji Weichen was curious, he wouldn't ask directly.
At this moment, Zheng Li returned with her entourage.
Ji Weichen immediately switched to a more business-like tone: "President Song, our team needs to hold a small meeting. Would you be so kind as to do us this favor?"
"Secretary Zhang, please escort me to the next conference room."
While the people from the Epoch Group were having a meeting next door, Song Yilin was leisurely playing games.
While Xiao Zhang was drinking tea, Zheng Li became restless and paced back and forth.
"President Song, aren't you worried? What will happen to them?"
"Regardless of the outcome, the fact that Epoch Group has emerged shows that we have something to offer, making it easier for us to find other manufacturers to cooperate with in the future."
Zheng Li sat down and said quietly, "But you were heavily pregnant and went from manufacturer to manufacturer. It must have been very tiring."
"You don't feel tired, so why do you think I'm tired? It's just that I'm pregnant. I promised Chen Yan to protect Lijiang Group, so I will do my best to do it."
Song Yilin's sense of duty and morality immediately made her seem more noble in Zheng Li's mind.
"Thank you, Mr. Song."
"You're too kind. Besides, I didn't say I would personally go to every single one. No matter how capable a boss is, if he can't manage his employees well, he's not a good manager. After this round of competition, the remaining people should fill these positions."
The meeting at the Epoch Group lasted an hour before they were called over.
Upon entering, Ji Weichen went straight to the point: "Your factory actually has many merits, but there is one condition for cooperating with our Jiyuan Group: your factory can only assemble our mobile phone terminals, can only produce our brand, and must sign a confidentiality agreement. We will conduct background checks on all your employees, and we have the right to dismiss those with problems."
The message has been made very clear: cooperation is possible, but the Epoch Group must have a say in the management of their factory.
Before Song Yilin could speak, Zheng Li whispered in her ear, "Our collaborations with foreign brands generate considerable profits every year. If the Jiyuan Group's phones don't perform well, we'll suffer huge losses."
Song Yilin smiled at Zheng Li, indicating that she understood.
"Mr. Ji, I can meet the conditions you mentioned, but I want this price for assembling one phone."
After Song Yilin stated the number, the people from the Epoch Group whispered among themselves again.
Someone else called Xiao Ji.
A moment later, the other side made another three.
"We're not buying vegetables at a market here, so how about this, I'll just give you this price."
The employees of Jiyuan Group wanted to call CEO Ji, but Ji Weichen preemptively said, "Sure."
Song Yilin stood up and extended her hand to Ji Weichen: "It's a pleasure working with you."
Ji Weichen squeezed her hand tightly.
"Mr. Song, it's a pleasure to cooperate with you."
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