"Our project has undergone market research, expert evaluation, and rigorous checks at every stage. It is absolutely guaranteed to make a profit!"
Moreover, we've established strategic partnerships with several well-known companies, and the future looks very bright!
Lin Fan listened while nodding slightly, maintaining a smile on his face, making it impossible to discern his true thoughts.
He would occasionally chime in with a comment.
"Hmm, not bad."
"Please continue, Mr. Li."
"That's a great idea."
"General Manager Li" became more and more excited as he spoke, spittle flying everywhere.
Lin Fan's gaze gradually sharpened.
He astutely noticed some loopholes and exaggerations in "General Manager Li's" words.
“President Li, I have a question.” Lin Fan suddenly interrupted “President Li”, his tone filled with doubt, “As far as I know, Shengda Group’s reputation in the industry doesn’t seem to be… that good?”
"General Manager Li's" smile froze for a moment, then returned to normal: "General Manager Lin, what are you saying? This is all malicious slander from our competitors! Our 'Shengda Group' operates with integrity and treats everyone fairly! Our customers all speak highly of us!"
Lin Fan smiled calmly: "Really? But I've heard that 'Shengda Group' has a history of breach of contract and was even involved in a commercial fraud case?"
"General Manager Li's" expression changed slightly, and fine beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead. He quickly explained, "General Manager Lin, this is all hearsay and cannot be believed! Those things are all misunderstandings, all misunderstandings! Our 'Shengda Group' is absolutely innocent!"
"A misunderstanding?" Lin Fan raised an eyebrow. "That's quite a coincidence. How come all the 'misunderstandings' happen to 'Shengda Group'?"
Mr. Li's smile was starting to falter. He wiped the sweat from his brow and forced a dry laugh, saying, "Mr. Lin, how about we talk about the cooperation instead? There's no need to bring up these old issues again, is there?"
Lin Fan, however, refused to let him off the hook: "President Li, cooperation is a big deal, and we must be cautious. I like to be upfront about the unpleasant aspects. If 'Shengda Group' really has problems, then our cooperation will probably have to be reconsidered."
"General Manager Li's" expression changed completely. He hurriedly said, "General Manager Lin, rest assured, there is absolutely no problem with our 'Shengda Group'! Our projects are also absolutely genuine and reliable! If you are still worried, we can provide more information so that you can have a more comprehensive understanding of our situation!"
Lin Fan nodded: "Alright, then I'll give 'Shengda Group' another chance. However, I hope 'President Li' can show enough sincerity and let me see your strength and credibility."
"General Manager Li" nodded repeatedly: "Definitely, definitely! General Manager Lin, just you wait and see! Our 'Shengda Group' will absolutely not let you down!"
A cold smile flashed in Lin Fan's eyes; "President Li" was starting to panic.
"Mr. Li, I have a few more questions about the specific details of the cooperation." Lin Fan changed the subject, raising some seemingly reasonable but actually trapping questions, "For example, what is your expected rate of return on investment for this project?"
"Well..." "Mr. Li" hesitated for a moment, "Conservatively speaking, it can reach more than 50%!"
"Fifty percent?" Lin Fan frowned slightly. "Isn't that a bit too high? As far as I know, the average return on similar projects is only around twenty percent."
"General Manager Li" quickly explained, "General Manager Lin, you don't know this! Our project is unique! We possess core technology that our competitors simply cannot imitate! Therefore, our rate of return is naturally much higher than theirs!"
"Oh? Is that so?" Lin Fan's tone was full of doubt. "Then, could you let me see your core technology?"
“This…” Mr. Li hesitated again. “Mr. Lin, the core technology is a company secret and cannot be shown to others casually.”
Lin Fan smiled and said, "President Li, we're partners now. Don't we even have this much trust? If you're not even willing to demonstrate your core technology, how can we believe your project is genuine and reliable?"
Large beads of sweat had already formed on "President Li's" forehead; he had fallen into Lin Fan's trap.
"President Lin, please let me explain..." "President Li" still tried to argue.
Lin Fan waved his hand: "President Li, there's no need to explain. I've already given you a chance, but you didn't seize it. It seems there's no need to continue discussing our cooperation."
"President Li's" face turned deathly pale instantly; he had truly failed this time.
"President Lin, please don't! We can discuss this further, we can discuss it further!" "President Li" hurriedly said, "We can lower the rate of return, we can showcase our core technologies, as long as you are willing to cooperate, we can discuss any terms!"
Lin Fan looked at him coldly: "Mr. Li, it's too late. I've seen through your true colors. You're a liar! You think you can fool me, Lin Fan? You're too naive!"
"General Manager Li" slumped on the sofa, his face ashen, his eyes filled with despair.
Lin Fan pressed a button on the table and said coldly, "Xiao Zhang, show the guest out!"
Xiao Zhang pushed the door open and said to "General Manager Li" with a blank expression, "General Manager Li, please."
"General Manager Li" stood up dejectedly and walked out of the office step by step.
Lin Fan watched his retreating figure, a cold smile appearing on his lips.
"Brother Long, your good days are over," Lin Fan muttered to himself.
With a thud, the obese "General Manager Li" knelt down in front of Brother Long, sobbing and wailing, "Brother Long! I'm so sorry! I... I messed things up!"
The dimly lit private room was filled with smoke and the stench of alcohol. Brother Long was on one side, with two heavily made-up women nestled beside him, giggling and feeding him drinks. This sudden kneeling startled him, causing him to tremble and spill wine all over himself.
"Damn it! What are you yelling about!" Brother Long shoved the woman next to him aside and kicked "President Li" in the stomach. "Get up! Talk to me properly!"
"Ouch!" "General Manager Li" cried out, clutching his stomach, but dared not get up. He remained kneeling on the ground, his voice trembling as he said, "Brother Long... Lin Fan... Lin Fan... he knew our secrets all along! He... he wasn't fooled at all!"
Brother Long's face instantly darkened.
He narrowed his eyes, staring intently at "President Li," and asked, enunciating each word clearly, "Say it again?"
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