The moment the call connected, Fu Zhiqing hurriedly asked, "Mr. Mike, are you available now?"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Mike is in a meeting. If you need to call back later, please do so."
Soon, a polite female voice came from the other end of the receiver.
Upon hearing this, Fu Zhiqing frowned, but still patiently spoke up: "It's like this, I'd like to ask why our two companies suddenly stopped our long-standing jewelry business?"
"It's like this, Mr. Fu. Although our two companies have been cooperating for a very long time, as you know, our company has always valued integrity and reputation, so your company's development philosophy may be somewhat different from ours."
Although the other party spoke very politely, Fu Zhiqing still understood the implication in their words.
Engagement banquet...
Almost instantly, she remembered what had happened at the banquet.
Although Fu's father had sent people to keep quiet afterward, rumors still got out.
Now even the people at JR know?
Hearing this, Fu Zhiqing's anger grew stronger. She gripped her phone tightly and said through gritted teeth, "So that's how it is."
"Yes, Mr. Fu. Is there anything else you would like me to pass on to Mr. Mike?"
"I want to speak with Mr. Mike in person to see if there's any misunderstanding."
Fu Zhiqing's face was gloomy, and the last sentence was almost squeezed out from between her teeth.
Since returning to China, everything had gone smoothly for her, and this was the first time she had been so rudely mocked to her face.
But it was obvious that Mr. Mike must have given prior notice, because no matter what Fu Zhiqing said, the assistant just wouldn't budge.
"Please, we've been working together for so many years, at least give us a chance to communicate."
Hearing her sincere voice, the assistant hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Since you insist, Mr. Mike will have an hour of free time tomorrow. If you can make it, we might be able to meet."
This is clearly a difficult situation!
After all, JR's headquarters are in the United States, and even if Fu Zhiqing were to rush abroad now, it might not be in time.
But she... had no other choice!
Fu Zhiqing took a deep breath, suppressing her anger: "Okay, I will definitely be there."
After hanging up the phone, she didn't have time to think and immediately instructed her assistant to book a plane ticket.
Unbeknownst to her, at the same time, Li Ruo, accompanied by Fu Zhiheng, boarded a plane and landed at the airport in Country M.
Because the itinerary was decided at the last minute, Li Ruo didn't even have time to make any preparations.
When they arrived the next day, Fu Zhiheng took them straight to JR's headquarters.
As the world's largest jewelry company, JR lives up to its reputation.
As soon as Li Ruo entered, she saw the jewelry displayed on the walls of the hall, which shimmered with iridescent colors under the sunlight.
Looking at the dazzling design before her, a hint of anticipation flashed in Li Ruo's eyes.
Although it has only been two short years, if the Li family can successfully cooperate with JR, it will definitely be of great benefit to the company.
With that in mind, the group was led to the meeting room by the receptionist.
Not long after I sat down, the door to the reception room opened, and a foreign man who looked to be in his fifties and had a slight belly walked in.
The moment Li Ruo saw him, she knew for sure that this person must be Mr. Mike.
Upon seeing the two, Mr. Mike's eyes lit up, and he rushed over to hug Fu Zhiheng tightly.
Seeing this, Li Ruo raised her eyebrows, and had some guesses in her mind.
No wonder Fu Zhiheng was so confident in securing JR's contract.
It turns out she had a close relationship with Mr. Mike.
After some pleasantries, Mr. Mike spoke up: "Ms. Li, I heard from Xiao Fu that your company has never been in the jewelry business, is that right?"
Upon hearing this, Li Ruo immediately whispered, "Yes, Mr. Mike, but I have always had this idea and have also conducted market research."
Just as Fu Zhiheng had predicted, Li Ruo did indeed intend to develop a jewelry business. In fact, she had already made preparations for it.
Listening to her clear and logical introduction, Mr. Mike remained silent for a moment before nodding and saying, "That's good. Your plan is quite good. There shouldn't be any major problems with the jewelry business. I'll send some experienced people to your company to help you, so it won't be too difficult for you."
Upon hearing this, Li Ruo was startled.
Is this... a success?
In fact, despite Fu Zhiheng's assurances, she was still not very confident about cooperating with JR.
After all, the Li family had never ventured into this field before.
But unexpectedly...
Coming to her senses, Li Ruo's smile deepened. "Thank you, Mr. Mike."
Mike waved his hand dismissively: "It's nothing, business is all about everyone making money together."
Then, he turned to look at Fu Zhiheng, who hadn't said much.
"But about the penalty for breach of contract..."
Fu Zhiheng smiled and said, "Uncle Mike, don't you trust me? I definitely won't let you take it."
Seeing Fu Zhiheng's openness, Mr. Mike's smile widened: "To use a saying from your country, it's true that new talents emerge in every generation. You're even more capable than your father was in his youth."
Hearing this, Li Ruo finally realized what was happening.
No wonder Mr. Mike agreed to cooperate with Fu Zhiheng; it turns out there was such a connection.
"Speaking of your dad, it's been quite a few years since I've seen him. How is he doing now?"
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