Chapter 169 Change Someone
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Tian Xin and Zhang Shuai looked at each other, their faces full of embarrassment.
After hinting for a long time, the two of them didn't have any tacit understanding at all, and Liu Xin noticed it first.
Before Tian Xin could say anything, Zhang Shuai quickly responded: "Brother, since you brought it up first, I won't beat around the bush!" He took out another cigarette, lit it, frowned, and blew out a puff of smoke: "To be honest, I called you today because I have something to ask of you."
"I know, big brother!" Liu Xin's face was calm, still maintaining that imposing aura, leaning on the windowsill and smoking.
"When you hung up the phone, I thought that was the end of it. I didn't expect you to come straight over. To be honest, I felt really bad!"
Zhang Shuai straightened himself up on the bed, an awkward smile on his face. Sitting for a long time was very tiring. It had been almost three hours since Tian Xin came in, and he hadn't rested at all.
He seemed to be unable to hold on any longer and his head was covered in sweat.
Seeing that he was trying to be cheerful and polite to him, Liu Xin suddenly felt unhappy.
"Brother, you're being a bit too polite!" Liu Xin stood up and walked to the bedside, helping Zhang Shuai lie down: "There's no need to be so polite when you see your brother. If you can't bear it anymore, just lie down. If you have something to say, just say it directly. Don't hide it and test me from here and there.
From the moment you called, I knew it was someone from your factory who asked you to come to me. I'm not surprised at all. I've already said that I treat you as a true friend, so there's no need to beat around the bush with me!
These words were quite sincere, which Zhang Shuai really didn't expect.
He lifted the pillow higher, adjusted himself to a comfortable position, looked at Liu Xin and said, "I didn't say anything just now because I was afraid you would think I was profit-driven. Now that you've said that, I won't be polite and will speak directly!"
"Well, go ahead!" Liu Xin responded, then sat down by the windowsill and smoked.
Zhang Shuai turned his head and looked at him, then spoke slowly, "Brother, I don't really understand your business affairs. But I want to know, do you really want to cooperate with the stone factory on this business, or do you have other ideas?"
"Of course we sincerely want to cooperate. As for whether the contract can be signed smoothly, that depends on your factory director's opinion!" Liu Xin sneered: "If he can really fire Liu Shengli, then there is nothing to say. The contract will be signed as it should be.
But he asked you to come to me today, clearly not wanting to agree to my terms, and he's even trying to trick me. So, he's not sincere enough!
"No, Mr. Liu, you may have misunderstood!" Tian Xin interjected, "It's not that the factory director doesn't want to agree, it's that he can't agree now. You're making this offer at the wrong time."
"Oh? Not the time!" Liu Xin looked incredulous. It would have been fine if anyone else had said this, but it happened to be Tian Xin who said it.
His face fell in an instant, and he asked Tian Xin coldly, "Sister, why did I let him fire Liu Shengli? I've told you all the reasons. Others may not understand this, but don't you? I didn't tell you a lie because of your close relationship with Big Brother, but what do you mean today?"
"No, Mr. Liu..."
"I told you, call me Liu Xin!"
"Okay, Liu Xin. I think I still need to explain something to you." Tian Xin pulled the stool next to Liu Xin, and the two sat face to face.
"I've told you before that I don't hold any position in this factory, and your business dealings have nothing to do with me. The reason I'm involved in some of their affairs is because this factory has some connections with the village committee.
My main job is a village official. I have to take care of all the affairs of the village, big or small. Maintaining the stability of this factory is also one of my responsibilities.
I know you're bothered by the shady contract, and honestly, I am too. But Section Chief Liu is very prestigious in the factory, and he just fired a bunch of employees a few days ago, so everyone in the factory is already in a state of panic.
If you ask the factory director to fire Section Chief Liu at this time, let alone how he will react, what will the employees in the factory think?
You are also the factory manager, you should know the consequences of doing this, so why do you want to embarrass others?"
Tian Xin finished saying these words in one breath, and her emotions suddenly hit her head. Even her breathing became rapid, and her chest rose and fell.
Zhang Shuai called her softly, "Boss, don't get excited. Listen to what Liu Xin has to say first."
After listening to her long speech, Liu Xin's facial expression did not change from beginning to end, and he was still calm without any ripples. When Zhang Shuai said this, he turned his head and sneered.
"Sister, you've been talking for so long, you think I did something unkind, right?"
"That's not the case!" Tian Xin slowed down her speech, softened her voice, and continued to explain to Liu Xin: "You have your considerations, I understand. Besides, you didn't tell the factory director about the Yin-Yang contract that day, which was already left room for maneuver.
I know you're trying to gauge the factory director's attitude toward Section Chief Liu. Honestly, I think if you really forced the factory director to choose between victory and this contract, he might abandon the contract to protect Section Chief Liu.
"Really?" Liu Xin turned his head and sneered: "Then I really underestimated him!"
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Liu Xin stopped talking after this, his head lowered as he chain-smoked, his mind lost. Tian Xin and Zhang Shuai didn't feel comfortable asking him, so they all fell silent for a moment.
The ward was so quiet that even the ticking of the clock on the wall could be heard clearly. Tian Xin looked up and saw that the clock had already pointed to 12 o'clock. It was time for Zhang Shuai to eat.
She hesitated for a second and broke the silence first: "Zhang Shuai, are you hungry?"
"I'm not hungry!" Zhang Shuai propped himself up and sat up again: "Why don't you two go eat and see if Liu Xin has anything else to do. Don't delay!"
"I'm fine, I just want to have a good chat with you today!" Liu Xin regained his composure and turned to Zhang Shuai: "Brother, this matter today is indeed a bit troublesome.
To be honest, I'm in charge of over a hundred people, and I have to consider every aspect of the matter. These days, I'm not only negotiating business with your factory, but also with other manufacturers above me. It's all connected.
If we hadn't agreed to the financing and integration with the building materials supplier, we wouldn't have to rush to discuss cooperation with your factory. Since I just said that, I'll give you a favor."
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Tian Xin and Zhang Shuai exchanged a quick glance, then both looked at Liu Xin: "What do you mean?"
Liu Xin tilted his lips and chuckled: "Since he is reluctant to fire Liu Shengli, then find someone else to be in charge of the business between the two factories."
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