Chapter 280 Pi Wu's Corporation?
Chen Xuan didn't overthink it. Whether it was a hidden dagger or anything else, he would face it as it came.
"So it's Minister Yuan. Truly, I'm humbled. For you to personally teach me, it's truly overkill and causing you trouble," Chen Xuan said politely.
Upon hearing this, a hint of disdain flashed in Yuan Hui's eyes.
He thought, *Do you think I'm willing to mentor you? I wish you would just get lost and make room for me.*
However, Yuan Hui smiled and said, "Vice President Chen, you are too polite. This is what a subordinate should do. Rest assured, I will teach you everything I know."
After some pleasantries, Yuan Hui said proactively, "Vice President Chen, there's no time to delay. Let's start quickly. I have a major client to meet later."
"Good!"
Chen Xuan agreed immediately.
Yuan Hui led Chen Xuan to the sales department's conference room.
Yuan Hui explained basic sales knowledge to Chen Xuan for less than five minutes.
Then, after answering a phone call, he left Chen Xuan a book on sales knowledge, claiming he had work matters to attend to, and strode out of the office.
Chen Xuan waited and waited, but Yuan Hui never reappeared.
He didn't pay it much mind, as Yishen Pharmaceutical was busy.
At this moment, he felt an urge to use the restroom. As he finished and walked out, he suddenly saw a familiar figure.
Wasn't this middle-aged man Pi Wu, sent by Ma Dazhuang to deliver treasures?
Chen Xuan suddenly remembered something and slapped his forehead.
Although Ma Dazhuang had sent the treasures, he hadn't given the antidote for the蛊虫 (gǔchóng - poisonous worms) to this fellow yet.
"Pi Wu!" Chen Xuan called out.
Pi Wu immediately stopped in his tracks. He turned his head, and upon seeing Chen Xuan, his stern face instantly lit up with a surprised smile. He eagerly approached, "Mr. Chen, what are you doing here?"
Before Chen Xuan could speak, Pi Wu said indignantly, "Are you also here to discuss business? Yishen Pharmaceutical is quite large, a major company in Jiangzhou and even Jiangnan Province. But how could it trouble you to come personally? Don't worry, Mr. Chen, watch how I get justice for you later!"
Chen Xuan didn't understand Pi Wu's nonsensical ramblings and asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I have a company, Dongnan Pharmaceutical Group. We're in the pharmaceutical business and want to procure a batch of antibiotics from Yishen Pharmaceutical. We're currently in discussion," Pi Wu explained cautiously.
Chen Xuan nodded absentmindedly.
He wasn't very interested in these matters.
Pi Wu, seeing Chen Xuan's lack of interest, quickly shut his mouth and said no more.
"By the way, this is for Ma Dazhuang. Keep it safe. Remember to give it to him when you go to the southeastern region."
Chen Xuan took out a small jade bottle containing the antidote for the 蛊虫.
"Yes!"
Pi Wu took the small jade bottle and carefully put it away.
Afterward, Chen Xuan headed back to the conference room, while Pi Wu went to conduct his business.
Back in the conference room, Chen Xuan had finished a cup of tea and still hadn't seen Yuan Hui.
As Chen Xuan was idling, the conference room door suddenly opened.
A group of well-dressed professionals and beautiful female employees in OL outfits and black stockings flooded in, looking at Chen Xuan and whispering.
Chen Xuan scanned the crowd and frowned, "Is there something you need?"
"Vice President Chen, I heard you're personally going to discuss cooperation? Is that true?" someone suddenly asked.
"Cooperation? What cooperation?" Chen Xuan asked.
There was a moment of silence, followed by exchanged glances.
A young man chuckled, "Vice President Chen, stop pretending. Our Minister Yuan told us that our sales department encountered a tough nut to crack, and no matter what, we couldn't bite through it. You, Vice President Chen, volunteered to take on the challenge, made a pledge, and said you would definitely secure this contract."
Among the crowd were graduates from top universities like Qingbei and even Ivy League schools. Upon hearing this, they revealed a hint of disdain.
They couldn't land the business, so how could Chen Xuan, who had only learned half-baked skills from Yuan Hui, accomplish it?
Chen Xuan was a vice president due to his luck, not necessarily his ability!
Chen Xuan blinked, finally understanding what was happening.
Yuan Hui intended to frame him.
He said directly, "Everyone, you might be mistaken. I didn't agree to anything with your Minister Yuan just now."
All the employees looked at each other, thinking Chen Xuan had gone back on his word after realizing the difficulty of the task, and immediately felt contempt.
"Vice President Chen, you clearly agreed to my face just now. Why are you reneging? You're the president, surely you won't go back on your word?"
At this moment, a sarcastic voice rang out.
Yuan Hui walked in from outside.
"Yuan Hui, when did I agree to you?"
Chen Xuan clenched his fist and questioned Yuan Hui.
He felt a surge of anger. This Yuan Hui, unable to handle it himself and fearing punishment, was trying to shift the blame to him.
He wasn't a fool.
"Just now! I heard it with my own ears," Yuan Hui said with a smile.
Many people believed Yuan Hui, thinking Chen Xuan, being new, wanted to show off and prove his abilities.
Chen Xuan took a deep breath and sneered, "Minister Yuan, may I know what the project is?"
Yuan Hui smiled, "It's not a major project, just selling a batch of antibiotics worth six hundred million yuan to Dongnan Pharmaceutical Group. While the amount isn't huge, Dongnan Pharmaceutical Group has always been a company Yishen Pharmaceutical wanted to ally with, so it's crucial to secure it."
Dongnan Pharmaceutical Group?
Upon hearing the name, Chen Xuan slightly started.
Wasn't this Pi Wu's company?
Hearing Yuan Hui's tone, it seemed this deal was important. He couldn't help but ask, "Is Dongnan Pharmaceutical Group very powerful?"
"Naturally. Dongnan Pharmaceutical Group has significant influence in the southeastern region, and many public hospitals are supplied by Dongnan Pharmaceutical Group. If Yishen Pharmaceutical can reach a cooperation with Dongnan Pharmaceutical Group, it means Yishen Pharmaceutical has opened up sales channels in the southeastern region. Vice President Chen, if you can close this deal, your contribution will be immense!"
Yuan Hui dangled the bait, trying to lure Chen Xuan in.
Earlier, he had been negotiating well with the CEO of Dongnan Pharmaceutical. However, after the CEO went to the restroom, he seemed like a different person, making all sorts of unreasonable demands on Yishen Pharmaceutical. This matter was of great importance, and if the negotiation failed, he would be punished by the board of directors.
Therefore, he resorted to this tactic of passing the buck.
If Chen Xuan didn't go to negotiate, it would damage Chen Xuan's reputation. If Chen Xuan went and failed, then Chen Xuan would naturally take the blame.
To avoid suspicion, Su Yunxi wouldn't blame their sales department. It could be considered a win-win situation.
Chen Xuan understood and smiled faintly, "I dare not claim such merit. It is my honor to contribute to Yishen Pharmaceutical."
Yuan Hui was stunned and asked emotionally, "So, you agree?"
Just as Chen Xuan was about to nod, Wang Xue rushed in from outside and said urgently,
"Vice President Chen, please don't go negotiate! I just heard from the sales department employees that the CEO of Dongnan Pharmaceutical has been making things difficult for the sales department and doesn't want to cooperate at all. The sales department is clearly trying to make you take the blame!"