244: Chapter 242: Turning the Tide 244: Chapter 242: Turning the Tide Does a miracle truly exist?
Clearly, the answer is affirmative.
This world has never been short of miracles.
But miracles aren’t something that fall from the sky or pop out of the water; they are created by human effort.
A miracle is when someone accomplishes what others believe to be impossible.
In every situation, there is hope—this was a belief that Zhao Xinxin had always held firmly, yet at this moment, her confidence had waned.
“Haha, let’s settle this matter for now.
We will report back to the company with the details.
It seems we’ve discussed most of the business matters, and everyone must be hungry by now.
Let’s start the meal.”
The manager of Dali Group’s new product line, a man not yet forty, was neither fat nor thin, with clear, fair skin and glasses that added a scholarly air to his appearance.
However, those who knew him a bit better would recognize his kindly facade concealed a ruthless, dangerous character.
Otherwise, how could he have risen to such a position at such a young age?
Beneath his gentle exterior lay a heart adept at handling affairs with decisive efficiency.
“General Zhao, have some wine.
In the marketplace, gains and losses should not weigh heavily on your mind anymore.
Now that matters have been settled, I hope you will excuse any offenses we may have caused in the past.
Let’s hope that after this drink, all will be forgotten.
After all, in the business world, we are all friends.
Don’t you agree?” Zhang Guoli said with a smug smile, raising his glass toward Zhao Xinxin.
Zhao Xinxin knew that Zhang Guoli was preemptively celebrating.
Nevertheless, with matters beyond salvage, she could only sigh inwardly.
Although she was displeased with Zhang Guoli, this was how the business world worked—if you lost, you simply lost.
There was nothing to complain about.
If there was anything to complain about, it would be her own shortcomings, her inability to outmaneuver her competition.
One must bear such blows if they are to survive in the business world.
Yet, Zhao Xinxin couldn’t accept this.
Only she knew the extent of the effort she had invested in this case, from vying for competitive eligibility to the final showdown.
She had set powerful convictions and made many plans, even harboring some hopeful aspirations.
But with her defeat, all these hopes had turned into an illusion, which she found intolerable.
“General Zhao.” Zhang Guoli addressed her again.
Zhao Xinxin sighed silently, reached out to take the wine glass, acknowledging the victor by taking a sip.
Seeing her take the glass, a broader smile spread across Zhang Guoli’s face.
“Bang!”
Just then, the door to the private room suddenly opened.
Disturbed by the intrusion, Zhang Guoli frowned and glanced over, his expression turning grim when he saw Tangyu entering.
The managers of Dali Group’s new product also frowned slightly, displeased at being interrupted during their discussion.
Unaffected by the frowns and looks from others, Tangyu walked straight up to Zhao Xinxin and asked, “Sis Xinxin, how far have the talks gone?”
Zhao Xinxin shot Tangyu an annoyed glance and snapped, “Step aside, you’re being rash.”
Tangyu was slightly taken aback.
Sensing Xinxin’s bad mood, it seemed the deal was all but sealed.
Nevertheless, even so, he felt compelled to turn the tide.
Liu Shanshan gently tugged at Tangyu from behind, whispering, “We’ve already lost; don’t ask anymore.”
Tangyu’s mouth curled into a sly smile, “Sis Xinxin, we haven’t lost yet; we still have one last ace up our sleeve.”
Hearing Tangyu’s words, Zhao Xinxin was also startled and turned sharply to look at him.
Her eyes widened in bewilderment.
But seeing Tangyu’s confident and serene expression, she realized he wasn’t joking and seemed to be quite serious.
Could he possibly have a way to turn the tide?
The expressions of Zhang Guoli and his companions changed, their eyes flickering as they shifted their gaze toward Tangyu.
Zhang Guoli wore a somber, fierce look, now more wary.
While Zhao Xinxin didn’t particularly concern him, he was always on guard against Tangyu, who had repeatedly caused him significant losses.
It was hard to predict what drastic measure this man might pull next.
Although Zhang Guoli wouldn’t entirely believe everything Tangyu said, he wouldn’t completely dismiss his words either.
He stared intently at Tangyu, curious to see what ace he might still hold.
Curiously, the representatives of Dali Group looked at Tangyu; they weren’t overly concerned about who won or lost, only interested in fostering cooperation that would benefit the new product.
Chen Haotian, who had been silent until now, finally showed a glint in his eyes and squinted towards Tangyu.
Tangyu’s statement had undeniably stirred up a storm, attracting everyone’s attention and raising hopes all around.
“What ace?” Zhao Xinxin couldn’t help but ask.
If there were an ace capable of turning defeat into victory, she couldn’t think of anyone other than Huangfu Jing.
“Sis Xinxin, what if we have Huangfu Jing?
Could we turn things around?” Tangyu let on, knowingly.
“What?”
Not just Zhao Xinxin, but even Zhang Guoli almost leaped from his chair.
Zhao Xinxin widened her eyes in surprise and skepticism as she looked at Tangyu.
She had also tried involving Huangfu Jing but never even got to meet her.
Could Tangyu really have such incredible influence to persuade Huangfu Jing to endorse this campaign?
It seemed so unreal.
If Huangfu Jing was that easy to secure, she would likely have already been taken on by Zhang Guoli and Tianyi Advertising.
Regarding funds, Xinxin Culture and Art was far inferior to them.
Next to her, Liu Shanshan’s eyes flickered with surprise, but she quickly recovered.
Only she truly believed at that moment that Tangyu had indeed managed to persuade Huangfu Jing.
It seemed that this time Xinxin Culture and Art could indeed turn the tide and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Her heart was stirred with excitement.
“Humph, what do you mean, you mean to say you can get Huangfu Jing to endorse?” Zhang Guoli scoffed, clearly full of doubt and disbelief.
“Of course, I just made that very clear,” Tangyu said.
“Humph, ridiculous.
Everyone knows Huangfu Jing never takes any endorsement deals.
You’re just spouting nonsense here, probably just stalling for time.
Young man, don’t play these low-level tricks,” Zhang Guoli scoffed.
Zhao Xinxin was half-believing, half-doubtful.
Logically, Tangyu should not joke about this matter, but saying he was delaying time wasn’t entirely impossible either.
She found herself unable to see through Tangyu, unsure of what exactly he was up to.
“Tangyu, make yourself clear,” Zhao Xinxin said.
Tangyu nodded, “Sister Xin, it’s like this, I just met Miss Huangfu Jing, and thankfully, she was amicable.
She has agreed to accept the endorsement deal for the new product of Dali Group.
So, as long as Dali Group gives us the project, we can get Huangfu Jing to endorse the new product.”
“Oh.” The three managers of Dali’s new product were also intrigued, as if they could really engage Huangfu Jing, she would definitely be the top choice.
Although Shengshi Media’s combined appeal in terms of popularity and fan count might not be inferior to Huangfu Jing in some respects, Huangfu Jing had a massive advantage, highly valued by them—that she had never accepted any endorsement deals before.
If she were to endorse their new product, it would undoubtedly create a significant promotional impact, which could greatly enhance the value of the advertisement.
It was hard to estimate how much, but it might cause a huge sensation.
So, without a doubt, they would definitely choose Huangfu Jing, even if it cost an extra twenty million.
Zhang Guoli’s expression also changed slightly.
He couldn’t grasp Tangyu’s truthfulness, but at that moment, he also felt somewhat uneasy.
Could Tangyu have really managed to engage Huangfu Jing?
He was old in the business world, and he understood very well that nothing is absolute.
There are no absolutes in anything.
“Humph, you say Huangfu Jing agreed with you, but who knows if it’s true,” Zhang Guoli snorted coldly.
Tangyu smiled, looking at Zhang Guoli, “General Manager Zhang, are you feeling nervous by any chance?”
Zhang Guoli’s face turned cold; asking such a question indeed made him worried.
Tangyu continued, “If I dare say such a thing, it represents the standpoint of Xinxin Culture and Art.
I am fully responsible for every word I say.
Business isn’t child’s play.
If I were joking about this matter, I’d be either stupid or insane.
I wouldn’t dare bring up something I’m not absolutely sure of.
Once said, we would have to sign a contract.
If we couldn’t deliver, just the compensation would be enough to bankrupt Xinxin Culture and Art.
General Manager Zhang, do you think I’m joking?”
As he spoke, Tangyu also glanced at Zhao Xinxin’s reaction; it was clearly a bit odd.
She glared at Tangyu a few times, as if to say he was really daring, the company was hers, and he was wagering the company directly.
“Oh, so it seems you really did invite Miss Huangfu Jing,” the Smiling Buddha said, looking at Tangyu with a peculiar smile.
Zhang Guoli’s unease intensified.
Could it be that his own efforts were about to fail?
“Still, it’s hard to say.
Let’s see Huangfu Jing’s authorization contract before speaking,” Zhang Guoli said coldly.
Tangyu shook his head, “I don’t have the authorization contract.”
“Haha, no authorization contract, then it’s all empty talk.
How do you expect us to believe you?
I think you are either stalling or being mysterious.
Ms.
Zhao, if I’m not mistaken, this is just a junior staff member of your company.
Since when has your company become so undisciplined that a junior staff can shout around like this?
Ms.
Zhao, when did your company become so chaotic?” Zhang Guoli said with a chilly laugh.
Zhao Xinxin was at a loss for words and could only glare fiercely at Tangyu, his audacity growing bigger and bigger.
However, Zhao Xinxin felt that Tangyu was not a frivolous person, and he must understand the importance of this matter.
Logically, he shouldn’t be speaking recklessly.
Although she hadn’t known him long, she still had some trust in Tangyu from the bottom of her heart.
Moreover, Tangyu did have some unique capabilities.
It was indeed possible for him to do something incredible.
Seeing Zhao Xinxin’s gaze, Tangyu smiled and said, “Although I don’t have the authorization letter—it was too rushed just now and I didn’t have time to prepare it—I can call Huangfu Jing and let her personally tell everyone.
I don’t know if that would make everyone believe.”‘
“What!”
Everyone was surprised again; it turned out he really had managed to invite Huangfu Jing.