Chapter 177 Where’s Fu Yansheng?
But Qi Yu didn’t want Ye Qinru to see his frustration, so he could only forcibly change the subject, chatting with the other about the strategies they would employ this time in order to win the cooperation with New Bird.
According to New Bird’s plan, on the first day of this three-day conference, New Bird will publicly introduce the company’s strategic direction and the current opportunities for cooperation. The second day was set aside for the negotiation meetings and the ceremonial signing would be held on the third day.
There was a partial overlap between New Bird’s and Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus’ customers. It presented an opportunity for resource exchange or sharing. Meaning that if, at the back end, it could be made that a customer’s account could be used interchangeably between the two platforms then both platforms could achieve an expansion in scale in the shortest possible time.
Since Mei Wei and FIA were the same type of company, New Bird would only be choosing one of them for this opportunity. That is to say, within these three days, they would be able to see who won this chance for cooperation.
Qi Yu asked, “Isn’t this a bidding competition? Why’d they set this up so suddenly?”
Ye Qinru: “Actually, New Bird has been preparing for this conference in Jiangzhen for more than a month already. President Yang recently held an event in Haicheng just for this purpose. Thanks to you reminding me to strive for a cooperation with them, this week, I have frequently met with them and they got in touch and invited us at the last minute.”
“I was wondering about that when you called me yesterday. They’re holding such a big event but only notified us two days before the event…” Qi Yu frowned, “They didn’t invite us here just to be an accompanying runner, did they?”
Ye Qinru shook his head. “I don’t think so. Do you remember that President Yang asked one of their marketing managers to liaise with me?”
Qi Yu: “En?”
Ye Qinru: “That marketing manager’s surname is Fang and she’s a direct subordinate and trusted aide of President Yang. She revealed to me that at first, New Bird had already decided to directly cooperate with FIA, but it seems that FIA has run into some problems. President Yang’s last minute decision to invite us is a sign that things are turning around.”
Qi Yu was taken aback. “What’s the problem with FIA?”
Ye Qinru: “I don’t know the specifics. It involves the company’s business privacy so it probably wasn’t inconvenient for her to disclose it. But it can be seen that they are indeed changing their attitude towards us. When I brought our people here today, President Yang welcomed us very warmly. She apologized to me for the last minute invitation. She said that she hoped we understand. From the room arrangement to the reception specifications, I didn’t notice any slights…”
Qi Yu nodded. “That’s good then.”
Ye Qinru sighed and said happily, “Since the Si Yuan Group now has the support of the Tianbao Group, we have nothing to worry about. Later, I’ll invite Manager Fang out for a chat. Although we can’t publicly reveal this information about the Tianbao Group, I can drop her a hint in private…”
He rubbed his hands and then thinking of something, he suddenly leaned over to Qi Yu’s side and whispered, “By the way, that Manager Fang is also my fan. She said she’s been following my Weibo for many years.”
Qi Yu: “…”
Hearing Ye Qinru’s words, Qi Yu’s heart was also full of hope. At the same time, he was glad that hadn’t given up and had Ye Qinru fight for this opportunity for a cooperation with New Bird.
The two chatted for a while longer and then it was almost time for the dinner banquet. Ye Qinru went to call Su Jing and the others, saying that they would go down together once everyone was gathered.
Qi Yu took advantage of this interval to check his mobile phone. He saw that Fu Yansheng had already arrived in Shencheng and had sent him a message.
F1S: “Have you arrived in Jiangzhen? How is it over there?”
Qi Yu replied, “I got here earlier.”
After saying so, he opened the window and took a video of the view outside. He sent it to the other party, saying, “This is my first time to this old town. The scenery’s quite good.”
F1S: “Have you been out for a stroll?”
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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Te: “Yxjs.”
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F1S: “I miss you so much.”
Qi Yu’s felt moved. While he was typing out “Me too.”, he saw other message come in. He took a look. It was from Zhang Chengxuan.
Zhang Chengxuan: “Qi Yu, are you in Jiangzhen?”
Zhang Chengxuan: “I just heard that they saw you.”
Yu: “Heard from who? Are you also in Jiangzhen?”
Zhang Chengxuan: “Yeah! I’m in the banquet hall on the first floor. I heard Lin Huan and the others talking about you. They said you’re also here.”
Yu: “Are you here on behalf of FIA?”
Zhang Chengxuan: “No, this time I’m just here with my dad to have a look. As for any practical work, I’ll have to wait until after graduation.”
Yu: “That’s not bad either.”
Zhang Chengxuan: “I really want to chat with you but my press release to my family is that I don’t know you very well…”
Qi Yu smiled and replied, “Then we’ll just pretend to be unfamiliar with each other. Competition is competition and each company will have to speak according to their strength.”
Zhang Chengxuan: “Yeah! [Fist]”
While chatting, Ye Qinru came to call him.
As soon as Qi Yu opened the door, he saw more than a dozen senior executives of Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus standing outside. Su Jing and Yu Lian were both there. As soon as he appeared, they all called out, “President Qi”.
Ye Qinru swung his arm and let Qi Yu walk in front. With a group of people following close behind him, grand and imposing, they made quite the sight.
There were more than 30 tables in the banquet hall and most of the people were already there. When Qi Yu brought his people in, they made quite a commotion. After all, there weren’t a lot of company presidents his age and with his looks.
The staff led them to table No. 5B near the main stage, next to FIA who were in 5A. Although the location showed how much importance New Bird gave to Mei Wei, people in the circle knew that Mei Wei and FIA were in direct competition. Placing them so close together, it was hard not to suspect that the New Bird was up to something.
When Qi Yu led his group there, the atmosphere in that area grew so tense it could be seen with the naked eye.
Qi Yu glanced around and saw Lin Huan, Xu Jing, and Zhang Chengxuan among the people at the table. Half of them were the ones he’d just met in the parking lot; the other half, he didn’t know.
His eyes swept over them quickly and he didn’t lock eyes with anyone, including Xu Jing. His eyes were so domineering that they almost gave the onlookers goosebumps.
People who are good-looking probably have a natural advantage in this regard. Everyone felt that Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus’ aura was suppressing FIA – HZ next door.
The people from the two companies did not have any interaction. After Qi Yu was seated, the others followed suit. Su Jing felt dissatisfied with his seat and said to Ye Qinru, “Let me have your seat.”
Ye Qinru: “???”
After Su Jing sat down, as soon as he raised his head, from the gap between other people, he caught sight of Lin Huan at the table across. He grinned and raised his middle finger at the other party.
Lin Huan: “…” The f*ck! Just let me eat in peace, won’t you!
After that, Su Jing never looked at the other again. It seemed like a barrier was automatically erected between the two tables, separating them in two different dimensions. They had no idea that they were becoming the topic of gossip for the entire banquet hall.
Someone pointed at Xu Jing and said that he used to be the secretary of the chairman of the Si Yuan Group. He also served as CEO of Shanyu Investment for several years but he was somehow poached by Lin Huan…
Others pointed to Su Jing and said that he was the tech bigshot who betrayed Lei Hong and stirred up a bloody storm in the IT circles back then. He was also the founder of HZ Technology but was somehow poached by Qi Yu to join Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus…
Some pointed to Ye Qinru and said that he was the famous emotional blogger who used to be the CEO of Nanri Technology’s retail department. Unexpectedly, he jumped ship to help the prince of the Si Yuan Group open up a wasteland and develop a tech platform. He looked to be doing pretty well for himself, didn’t he?
Even Zhang Chengxuan, who was appearing in public for the first time, was pointed out by someone in the know who said that this was Zhang Aifa’s adopted son, who also seemed to be college classmates with Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus’ President Qi…
Everyone ate melon seeds nonstop. People could make up a forty episode dog-blood TV series from just the fact that Lin Huan and Qi Yu have been poaching away each other’s peoples; not to mention that Mei Wei and FIA were parties in a lawsuit not long ago. The Zhang Family’s second son had been sent to jail as a result of this judicial battle…
Thankfully, Ye Qinru was quite skilled at livening up the mood. As they ate and drank, he brought up all sorts of things and they managed to enjoy their meal quite happily.
Qi Yu listened to Ye Qinru and the others chatting and joking, paying no attention to the table next door. Halfway through the meal, he felt that he had drank too much, so he got up and went to the bathroom. Coincidentally, he ran into Xu Jing in the restroom.
He had no idea when Xu Jing got there. The other party seemed to have just washed his face. His face was wet and he looked to be in a daze as his hands gripped the edges of the sink.
Hearing the door being pushed open, Xu Jing immediately straightened up. Seeing Qi Yu, mild confusion flashed across his face. He then looked at him with a very strange expression…
Qi Yu couldn’t describe the look in those eyes. It appeared a little grieved, unresigned and also happy.
At that moment, the words Fu Yansheng had said to him inexplicably appeared in Qi Yu’s mind…
He adjusted his mood, took the initiative to call out, “Jing Ge”, paused, and without waiting for the other party’s response, walked into a cubicle. When he came out, he saw that Xu Jing was still there.
“…Where’s Fu Yansheng?” Xu Jing looked at him with his arms crossed. He asked in a low voice, “I didn’t see him with you just now. Didn’t he come?”
Qi Yu was startled. He walked over to wash his hands beside the other. Though he stood beside him, didn’t look at him, “Why would he be with me?”
Xu Jing frowned. “Isn’t he your business advisor? Why wouldn’t he come to something like this?”
Qi Yu said, “He’s gone.”
Xu Jing: “Gone?”
“Like you, he already left.” Qi Yu took out a tissue to wipe his hands. He then looked at him and said, “Why? Didn’t he have dinner with you when he took over Shanyu from you? Didn’t he tell you? ?”
Xu Jing moved his lips. He seemed a little angry. “Didn’t he say he would stay by your side for at least two years?”
Qi Yu crumpled the used tissue and threw it into the waste basket. He raised his eyes and said, “Are you finished with your questions? If you are, I’m heading back.”
Earlier, it was Ye Qinru. Now, it was Xu Jing. Why do they all insist on poking his sore spot…?
Seeing that Qi Yu was leaving, Xu Jing hurriedly stopped him. “Can we find some place to talk later?”
Qi Yu had reached the door. He retracted the hand that was about to push the door open. With his back to him, he asked, “Talk about what?”
Xu Jing: “Anything…”
Qi Yu put his hands in his trousers pockets and said, “Jing Ge, you came with Lin Huan and the others. It should be clear that we are now on opposite sides. Are you looking to talk with me because you want to get business information from me…”
Xu Jing: “I’m not!”
Qi Yu: “If you’re not, then aren’t you worried that I would leak this out and Lin Huan would be suspicious of you?”
Xu Jing’s voice trembled a little, as if he was suppressing some emotion, “Don’t worry about him. I just want to talk about the matter between me and you.”
Qi Yu chuckled lightly and said, “Okay. Then look for a place and send me a message later.”
After saying so, he pushed the door open and went out.
The author has something to say: [Little Theater]
Qi Yu: Aren’t you worried that Lin Huan would be suspicious of you?
Xu Jing: Don’t worry about him.
Lin Huan: Am I not to be given any face anymore? ? ?
Su Jing (middle finger): You don’t deserve it.
Lin Huan: What about the author? Author! Come out and let’s talk! ! ! Isn’t my role supposed to be the protagonist’s opponent, the ultimate hidden boss!?
Author: Who told you that?
Lin Huan: Tha-that’s what the readers said…
Author (pushing up glasses): You have been deceived. You are just a tool man.
Lin Huan: QAQ
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Ahh I kinda feel bad for Xu Jing sometimes 🤧 and oh man Lin Huan and Su Jing’s antics really crack me up 😂 thank you for the update!
Same
Lil theatre🤣🤣
Qi Yu becomes more and more impressive…loving it. Xu Jing seems like a good guy.. his pride brought him down.. :/
Umm hmm
lin huan the ultimate tool man 😂
thanks for the chapter!
Here’s a tissue LH, don’t cry too hard. You are just adding to the numbers right now 🤣🤣🤣
Lin dage is just a handkerchief kind of character but with a special / intimidating aura bah..
I hope Xu Jing eats a big piece of humble pie, I still don’t like him but I just want Qi Yu to be happy. Also author is starting to make me feel bad for Lin Huan 😂, won’t even let him open his mouth
xu jing really was just jealous (tho not romantically).
honestly xj annoys me so much that i don’t want him to come back or having a rls with qy