Chen Yuqi was so angry that her whole body trembled slightly, and her fingertips almost dug into her palms.
That's not just a loss of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of goods!
This is a heavy blow to the Chen Group's business reputation!
If goods cannot be supplied to downstream wholesalers on time, the newly established market channels will collapse instantly as a chain reaction!
All efforts will be in vain!
"Xinhai Group... Zhao Xinhai!"
Chen Yuqi gritted her teeth, and an unnatural blush rose on her usually cool face due to anger.
She forced herself to calm down, looked at Qin Yang, and spoke with a hint of urgency and pleading.
"Mr. Qin, the losses this time are enormous, not only in terms of money, but more importantly, in terms of reputation and market share!"
"That batch of goods was the key to opening up the Ninghai market for us. Now that Xinhai Group has cut off our supply, all our subsequent plans will be disrupted!"
"Moreover, contracts are absolute trade secrets. For Xinhai Group to be able to intercept the contract so precisely in such a short time, there must be something wrong inside!"
She was almost certain that it was Liu Jinbao, whom she had just kicked out, who had leaked the information!
This traitor!
Qin Yang remained silent, simply looking at her calmly, as if assessing something.
The more silent he remained, the more uncertain Chen Yuqi felt.
Shangguan Wan gently touched Qin Yang's arm, her beautiful eyes also carrying a hint of inquiry.
In this suffocating silence.
"Clang!"
This time, the heavy solid wood door to the office wasn't smashed open, but rather pushed open slowly and forcefully in an extremely arrogant manner!
The dull thud echoed in the quiet office, sounding particularly jarring.
A figure appeared at the doorway.
The man was around fifty years old, of medium build but slightly overweight, with a noticeable beer belly.
He wore a flashy, bright purple silk shirt with the collar open, revealing a gold chain about the thickness of a little finger around his neck, and an equally extravagant gold watch on his wrist.
His face was flushed, his eyes were arrogant, and a hint of undisguised smugness and contempt hung at the corners of his mouth.
It is Zhao Xinhai, the chairman of Xinhai Group!
Behind him followed two bodyguards, both dressed in black suits and wearing sunglasses. They were tall and imposing, like two guardian deities, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.
Zhao Xinhai strolled in slowly, hands in his pockets, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the office as if surveying his own territory.
Finally, his gaze fell on Chen Yuqi, whose face looked pale.
"Oh my, isn't this Chairman Chen?"
Zhao Xinhai grinned, revealing a set of teeth that were yellowed from smoking and drinking, his tone filled with exaggerated surprise and feigned concern.
"Why do you look so pale? Is something bothering you?"
He pretended to be ignorant when he knew the truth, and his smug, petty face was disgusting to behold.
Chen Yuqi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger and humiliation in her heart.
She stood up, straightened her back, and met Zhao Xinhai's gaze with icy eyes.
"Chairman Zhao, what brings you here?"
Her voice remained cool, but carried a clear sense of detachment and wariness.
"If Chairman Zhao came here to laugh at my Chen Group, then you've had your fun and can leave now."
You are not welcome here!
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xinhai not only showed no intention of leaving, but instead sneered.
"Chairman Chen's words are so hurtful!"
He walked to the sofa in the reception area and plopped down, even crossing his legs, acting as if he were taking over the host's role.
The two bodyguards stood on either side of him behind him, their eyes coldly scanning Qin Yang and Shangguan Wan.
"I, Zhao, am here today with the sincere intention of discussing cooperation with Chairman Chen."
Zhao Xinhai took out a cigar, and the bodyguard next to him immediately took out a lighter and respectfully lit it for him.
He took a deep drag, exhaled a thick smoke ring, and amidst the swirling smoke, his gaze became even more unrestrained.
"Ninghai is a place with very deep waters."
“Although your Chen family has some reputation outside, here, even a dragon has to coil up and a tiger has to lie low.”
"Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. Surely Chairman Chen understands this principle?"
His words were full of blatant threats and the arrogance of a local bully.
Chen Yuqi's face grew even colder, and her voice was as cold as ice.
"Chairman Zhao, please speak frankly!"
"Great! Chairman Chen is indeed a straightforward person!"
Zhao Xinhai slapped his thigh, his smugness growing even stronger.
"Since Chairman Chen has put it that way, then I won't beat around the bush."
"What happened with this batch of goods today is just a small lesson for Chairman Chen, to let him know who's in charge in Ninghai!"
He leaned forward, pointed at Chen Yuqi with his cigar, and his tone became even more forceful.
"Want to do business in Ninghai? Sure!"
"Show some sincerity!"
"First, transfer 50% of the expected profits of your Chen Group in the Ninghai market over the next three years to our Xinhai Group!"
"Secondly, publicly apologize to me for taking away the goods that our Xinhai Group had its eye on today, and compensate us with 1 billion yuan for emotional distress!"
"Third..."
Zhao Xinhai paused deliberately, his gaze lingering on Chen Yuqi's aloof and stunningly beautiful face, his eyes brimming with greed and possessiveness.
"...How about we have a meal and a few drinks together, Mr. Chen, and then discuss the details of our future cooperation in detail?"
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