Chapter 76 Negotiation
Cheng Yuntian had prepared for both scenarios before arriving. After her meeting with Manager Zhang, she didn't rush back to the hotel to rest. Instead, she visited the local Tongqu toys store to check out their sales. Manager Zhang was truly impressive. Initially, their department store was the only place that sold their toys. Later, after signing exclusive sales rights, he expanded to numerous locations, all of which sold well. While their products were excellent, toys were highly substitutable, and good wine needs a distant market. Therefore, they and Manager Zhang complemented each other. However, she couldn't get over Manager Zhang's backstabbing, which was why she insisted on charging for the teether as well.
On this day, Cheng Yuntian rushed around various sales outlets in Jincheng. The addresses of the sales outlets in her hand were given to her by Jiang Lili. The mother and daughter had visited every sales outlet before, and even specially organized and described the advantages and disadvantages of each sales outlet. Cheng Yuntian was once again fortunate that she had agreed to give up 10% of the shares at that time.
She called Jiang Lili during dinner time. Jiang Lili on the other end of the phone seemed to guess it was her and called out tentatively, "Sister Cheng?"
"It's me. I have already discussed this matter with Manager Zhang today." When she mentioned the negotiation with Manager Zhang today, her tone was unusually low.
"Did the talks go well?" Jiang Lili could tell from her tone.
"Indeed, it can be seen that Manager Zhang is very angry." Cheng Yuntian thought, perhaps they all had a filter for Manager Zhang because of the pleasant cooperation before.
"It's really a bit difficult for him to take out the money that's already in his pocket." Jiang Lili chuckled. This result was within her expectations. After all, Manager Zhang allowed his family to open a factory in Quan City just for the money. Now their actions are undoubtedly an attempt to get a piece of the pie from him. It's normal for him to be unhappy.
"But he doesn't have the final say on some things." Cheng Yuntian's tone was a little playful.
"What does Sister Cheng mean?" Jiang Lili was a little surprised. It seemed that she already had a way to deal with it.
"Although he advocated for exclusive rights, it still requires multiple approvals. Plus, with Rongcheng's partnership with us, it's probably not that important for Manager Zhang to cancel the partnership with Tongqu Players." This was the worst-case scenario. She bypassed Manager Zhang and discussed the matter with the other department store executives, effectively severing ties with him. Previously, Tongqu Players was a relatively unknown company, so she struggled to expand into the local market. But now, things were different; businesses were already actively approaching them.
Jiang Lili pondered for a moment and then said, "Then the one who should be nervous now should be Manager Zhang." It seemed that her previous worries were all in vain.
"You could say that, so I went to various sales locations today and checked. Manager Zhang is indeed capable. I hope he can give me a satisfactory answer for everyone." She still didn't want to fall out with them. Jiang Lili chuckled, "Don't worry, Sister Cheng. Manager Zhang is a smart man. He'll definitely know the right choice. But we should probably change our minds. Partners are partners, not friends." Jiang Lili said this not only to Cheng Yuntian, but also to herself. Business is business, and everyone should focus on profit. This time, Manager Zhang's backstabbing had taught them a vivid lesson.
"Then I'll contact you tomorrow after he gives me his reply. Jincheng's development has indeed surpassed Yuncheng by a lot. I'll consider investing there." Only family members knew that Jiang Lili and her daughter had bought a house in Yuncheng. Cheng Yuntian was unaware of this. Hearing her say this, Jiang Lili curled her lips and said, "Indeed, Jincheng's development is indeed worth investing in."
"Okay, then I won't delay your schooling. We'll contact each other tomorrow." Cheng Yuntian hung up the phone quickly.
When she turned around and saw others looking at her, she took the initiative to explain: "Sister Cheng talked to Manager Zhang today, and Manager Zhang is currently unwilling to make concessions."
"So what are you going to do next? This kind of thing is hard to prevent, so it's normal that he doesn't want to pay the money." Jiang Jianyi's tone was full of understanding. Of course, he didn't agree with this approach, but he felt that it would be difficult for them to get the money.
"Let's wait until tomorrow." Jiang Lili could sense Cheng Yuntian's confidence in her tone. It seemed she was completely confident of her trip to Jincheng. As for Manager Zhang, a cold look flashed across Jiang Lili's eyes. Since he didn't care about their attitudes then, why should they care about him? They had known each other for their own interests, so it was normal for them to fall out over them now.
"Now that Tongqu Players' reputation has spread, it is us who are bound by the exclusive operating rights in Manager Zhang's hands. We will not be the ones to suffer after the termination of the contract." Jiang Yulan is in charge of Jincheng. Many people have come to ask her how to get Tongqu Players' products, but they are restricted by the contract and can only go through Manager Zhang's channels. The expiration of the contract is actually good news for them.
"Mom is right. Manager Zhang hasn't realized the situation yet, so we're not in a hurry." Jiang Lili's tone was neither hurried nor slow, which was inexplicably convincing. Jiang Aiguo, who had been opposed to buying a house in Jincheng, suddenly changed his mind: "Lili, last time you said that we should buy a house in Jincheng, is it still appropriate now?"
"Of course it's suitable." If you are lucky, you can catch up with the demolition and get the demolition compensation.
"Okay, then let's pool our money this weekend and go look at houses." Jiang Aiguo was rarely so impulsive.
Zhou Qingfen is in favor of buying a house. Not to mention the promotion, Yuncheng's development has always been inferior to Jincheng. They cannot transfer jobs easily now, but Tongtong can go to Jincheng for development in the future. If they want to develop there, they must at least have a place to stay.
"Then let's go and take a look." Jiang Jianyi also spoke directly.
"Then it's settled." Jiang Lili was afraid that he would go back on his word, so she quickly made the final decision.
"That place is pretty good. Let's see if there is one near us and continue to be neighbors." Jiang Yulan had the same idea as Zhou Qingfen. She assumed that the house was bought for Jiang Lili, who would develop in Jincheng in the future.
Soon the family's conversation shifted from the factory to buying a house in Jincheng. Jiang Lili curled the corners of her lips as she lowered her head, then stood up and said, "I'm going to school first."
When she went downstairs, Lu Jiaze was already there. She raised her eyebrows and asked, "Have you been waiting for a long time?"
"No, I just arrived too. Let's go." Lu Jiaze shook his head.
Jiang Lili followed his pace. What she actually wanted to say was that he didn't have to wait for her. He was not a kindergarten kid who had to take over and go to school.
At the school gate, they ran into Ji Mingyue, who was pushing her cart to the parking shed. The wind blew her bangs, allowing them to clearly see the scar on her forehead. Ji Mingyue had obviously not expected such a coincidence. She hurriedly adjusted her bangs with her hands and quickly turned and left.
Jiang Lili withdrew her gaze and glanced at Lu Jiaze beside her. His expression did not change. Compared with their development, Jiang Lili was more concerned about the development of Tongqu players. The hand-torn books had been launched on the market, and it was time to consider new products. Her time was very precious.
Ji Mingyue, who had quickly run to the parking shed, calmed herself down. She obviously didn't expect to meet these two people, and they had broken the scar on her forehead. She smoothed her bangs with her hand, thinking angrily, why did the wind blow at that time?
"Mingyue, what's wrong with you?" Zheng Gaoyang's voice came from behind.
"I'm fine." Ji Mingyue quickly calmed down and smiled at Zheng Gaoyang. Among the three targets, he has the highest strategy value now, so the strategy value above his head cannot drop.
"I'm glad you're okay. Let's go to the classroom first?" Zheng Gaoyang glanced in the direction where Jiang Lili and Lu Jiaze had just left while speaking. He did not expose her lie.
"Well, let's go. The courses in the new semester are getting harder and harder, and I have to spend more and more time studying every day." Ji Mingyue couldn't help but sigh after she finished speaking. She seemed to be talking to herself, but in fact she was taking the opportunity to tell Zheng Gaoyang that she would be very busy this semester, and it was because of studying.
"Indeed, and everyone has been working very hard this semester. By the way, Mingyue, what subjects do you plan to choose in the second half of the year?" Zheng Gaoyang took the opportunity to ask.
"It should be liberal arts, but not necessarily." Ji Mingyue said vaguely. Liberal arts were the subject she was good at, but Lu Jiaze would probably choose science. If she chose science, it would be impossible for her to go to the same school as him. Choosing liberal arts might still give her a chance.
"No rush, there's still a semester to think about it." The two of them walked to the door of the teaching building while they were talking. They quickly separated and waited for the classroom. She walked to her seat from the aisle between Lu Jiaze and Jiang Lili, and clearly saw that the strategy value above Lu Jiaze's head changed from -2 to -3. For a moment, Ji Mingyue wanted to cut Ji Wenwu into pieces immediately. If he hadn't disfigured her, this point would not have been reduced. Damn Ji Wenwu, it was too easy for him to just break a bone.
The fracture required recuperation, so Ji Wenwu was taken home after spending three days in the hospital. Chen Guilan spent time and effort making bone soup for him every day, hoping that he would recover soon, but Ji Wenwu was not satisfied with this: "Grandma, where is my dad?"
"Your father is at work." Chen Guilan said.
"Didn't he get laid off? Why is he still working? Don't lie to me, grandma. He went to find that woman, right?" Ji Wenwu's tone was full of hatred.
"What, your dad was laid off? How come I didn't know about this?" Chen Guilan exclaimed, and without caring about Ji Wenwu lying on the bed, she began to contact Ji Yuanping to go to Ji Yumo's factory to find out why he was laid off.
Soon Ji Wenwu was the only one left at home. He couldn't help but sneer. What do they mean by loving him the most? It was obvious that they loved them the most. His mother was right. He supported himself on the bed with his elbows and used the force to get out of bed. He took the crutch beside him and walked towards Chen Guilan's locked cabinet.
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