Meng Yanchen stopped and gazed out the window at the bustling yet seemingly fraught city streets. He took a deep breath, silently resolving that no matter the difficulties ahead, he would protect the Fu Group and his and Fan Shengmei's future. Just then, a knock sounded at the door; the head of the security team had come to report on the investigation…
"Mr. Meng, regarding that colleague suspected of being the mole, we've discovered that he's been frequently contacting unidentified numbers recently, and the calls have been quite lengthy. However, we currently lack conclusive evidence to prove that he is the mole, or whether he has leaked company information," the security team leader said with a serious expression.
Meng Yanchen frowned, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes: "Continue the investigation and make sure to confirm his identity as soon as possible. Once confirmed, there will be no leniency."
"Yes, Mr. Meng! We will increase our efforts," the security team leader replied, then turned and left.
Meng Yanchen sat at his desk, rubbing his temples, pondering strategies for dealing with the industry association's investigation. Just then, Fan Shengmei gently pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing Meng Yanchen's exhausted appearance, she felt a pang of heartache.
“Yanchen, I’ve heard about what’s going on with the industry association. We can’t just sit here and wait to be killed; we have to take the initiative. Perhaps we can collect some evidence to refute their accusations, such as documentation showing that our project has always followed industry standards, and proof of our previous successful collaborations with other partners,” Fan Shengmei said softly as she walked to Meng Yanchen’s side.
Meng Yanchen looked up at Fan Shengmei, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes: "Shengmei, you're right. I'll arrange for someone to collect the relevant information right away. You should also keep a close eye on the project team to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the chaos to cause trouble."
Fan Shengmei nodded firmly: "Don't worry, I will. However, the issue of project resources is also urgent now. I plan to contact some potential resource suppliers to see if we can find a breakthrough."
Meng Yanchen looked at Fan Shengmei with some concern: "Shengmei, this is not an easy task, all by yourself..."
“It’s alright, Yan Chen. I believe there’s always a way to overcome difficulties.” Fan Shengmei interrupted Meng Yan Chen with a smile, her eyes filled with determination.
Subsequently, Fan Shengmei began her arduous journey. She traveled through the city's streets and alleys, visiting potential resource suppliers one by one. At each stop, she explained the project's prospects and advantages in detail, trying to persuade them to cooperate. However, most suppliers rejected her for various reasons; some were concerned about the project's risks, while others had already reached cooperation agreements with Fu's Group's competitors.
After a long day, Fan Shengmei felt exhausted, both physically and mentally. But she didn't give up and set off again the next day. Finally, through her tireless efforts, she found a supplier willing to cooperate.
Fan Shengmei stepped into the supplier's office, immediately enveloped by a musty, outdated atmosphere. The office was simply furnished, with peeling paint revealing the weathered walls. The supplier's manager sat behind a worn-out desk, legs crossed, a shrewd glint in his eyes.
“Ms. Fan, we are willing to cooperate with you, but the conditions are a bit harsh,” the supplier’s representative said slowly.
"Please tell us, as long as it's within a reasonable range, we will try our best to meet your needs," Fan Shengmei said, forcing herself to stay alert.
"First, we demand that the prepayment be increased to 70% of the total amount, and the delivery time be delayed by one month compared to your original plan. In addition, the price of the products will also increase by 20%." The supplier's representative stared intently at Fan Shengmei, seemingly observing her reaction.
Fan Shengmei's heart sank; these conditions were indeed very demanding. Increased prepayment meant greater financial pressure on the company, delayed delivery could affect the entire project's progress, and rising prices would further increase costs. But she knew this might be her only chance right now.
"Look, could you reduce the prepayment a bit, and could you try to bring the delivery time forward as much as possible? A 20% price increase is really too much of a burden for us," Fan Shengmei tried to negotiate with the other party.
“Ms. Fan, we also have our difficulties. Raw material prices are rising, and our costs are also increasing. Moreover, cooperating with you also carries certain risks. If you cannot accept these conditions, then we regret to say goodbye.” The supplier’s representative spread his hands, appearing indifferent.
Fan Shengmei gritted her teeth, thought for a moment, and said, "Okay, I can accept these conditions, but I hope you can guarantee the quality of the products and deliver them on time."
"Haha, Ms. Fan is indeed straightforward. Integrity is the most important thing in our business. We will definitely guarantee the product quality and delivery time." The supplier's representative smiled with satisfaction.
After signing the cooperation agreement with the supplier, Fan Shengmei felt both heavy-hearted and relieved. Heavy-hearted because these stringent conditions would pose a significant challenge to the project, but relieved because she had finally found a resource supplier, breaking the deadlock.
Back at the Fu Group, Fan Shengmei went straight to Meng Yanchen's office. She saw Meng Yanchen facing his computer, his brow furrowed, with files scattered across the table. Fan Shengmei knew that Meng Yanchen must be under immense pressure because of the company's affairs.
"Yan Chen, I've found a supplier willing to cooperate," Fan Shengmei said softly.
Meng Yanchen looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Really? Shengmei, you're amazing! What are the other party's conditions?"
Fan Shengmei handed the cooperation agreement to Meng Yanchen and said with some helplessness, "The conditions are quite harsh. The prepayment has to be increased to 70%, the delivery time has been delayed by one month, and the price has increased by 20%."
Meng Yanchen carefully examined the agreement, his brows furrowing even more: "These conditions are indeed tricky, but under the current circumstances, it's a pretty good result. Shengmei, thank you for your hard work."
“It’s not hard work, Yanchen. I know the company is facing a lot of difficulties right now, and I want to do my part. Don’t worry too much, we’ll figure out a solution together.” Fan Shengmei looked at Meng Yanchen, her eyes full of encouragement.
Meng Yanchen stood up, walked to Fan Shengmei's side, and gently took her hand: "Shengmei, with you by my side, I feel a lot of motivation. However, there are still many problems to solve. The industry association's investigation and the problem of the mole cannot be taken lightly."
"Yes, I understand. We'll take it one step at a time, and we'll get through this eventually," Fan Shengmei said firmly.
Looking at Fan Shengmei, Meng Yanchen felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He knew that in this difficult time, Fan Shengmei was not only his lover, but also his partner in fighting alongside him.
However, although Fan Shengmei has found a new resource supplier, whether they can successfully cooperate and advance the project remains uncertain. Furthermore, Meng Yanchen still faces immense pressure, and how can Fan Shengmei better share that burden? Everything is still fraught with challenges.
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