Chapter 313 Encounter Again
Su Yunxi said calmly, "Vice President Chen, as Vice President, has the qualifications to participate in this kind of negotiation."
"Uh..."
Han Zhongzhou was unable to refute for a moment.
At least those attending the meeting today had to be at the vice president level or above; others didn't even have the qualifications to participate. Chen Xuan just happened to be able to join.
Let alone vice presidents, even managers and directors of Yi Shen Pharmaceutical were big figures in Jiangzhou.
This also showed how important this negotiation was!
"Also, Han Zong, you'd better manage your people. If I hear anyone saying something they shouldn't again, don't blame me for being impolite."
Su Yunxi glanced at Guo Xiaomei, then looked at Han Zhongzhou again.
She exuded an imposing presence without anger!
Upon receiving her gaze, Guo Xiaomei's hands and feet turned cold.
Han Zhongzhou's expression was unsightly, and he gritted his teeth, "Chairman Su, rest assured, I will discipline them properly."
"You better!"
Su Yunxi walked towards the exit with Chen Xuan.
In front of Han Zhongzhou, Su Yunxi appeared extremely assertive.
It wasn't that she was being unnecessarily strong; as a weak woman, although she had the Su family's name and possessed powerful abilities, she was still young. If she showed even a little weakness, these old foxes would likely devour her.
The treacherous dealings in the business world were sometimes more terrifying than those in the martial arts world.
"What's so great about her?" Guo Xiaomei only dared to stamp her feet indignantly after Su Yunxi left.
"Shut up!" Han Zhongzhou snapped.
"I was just speaking up for you; otherwise, Su Yunxi would always be suppressing you," Guo Xiaomei said unwillingly, her face turning pale as she shrunk her neck.
Guo Xiaomei knew the difference in their status, but seeing Su Yunxi being prettier, richer, and having a better family background made her burn with jealousy.
However, the only thing that brought her satisfaction was that Su Yunxi had found a live-in son-in-law who hadn't even attended college.
That guy could fight, so what? In modern society, money and power were what mattered. Even if he could fight, they could easily spend billions to hire several people several times stronger than him.
Han Zhongzhou's expression softened slightly, and he put his arm around Guo Xiaomei's shoulder. "Alright, alright. That kid knows nothing, yet he dares to attend such a meeting. If he causes big trouble, even Su Yunxi won't be able to protect him, and Su Yunxi's position as chairman might even be shaken!"
Guo Xiaomei's eyes lit up.
Then, Han Zhongzhou took Guo Xiaomei and also left the office.
At this moment, Chen Xuan followed Su Yunxi to the conference room.
There were not many people in the conference room; they were all top executives of Yi Shen Pharmaceutical. After a casual greeting, they took their seats.
After waiting for a few minutes, Chen Xuan frowned and asked Yuan Hui beside him, "Why hasn't the negotiation started yet?"
Yuan Hui was not a negotiator but was responsible for setting up the venue and serving tea and water.
Yuan Hui explained in a low voice, "Two people from Far East Pharmaceutical Trade are in the restroom and haven't arrived yet."
Chen Xuan pouted, "The representatives of Far East Pharmaceutical Trade have quite the airs, making so many people wait."
"Those two are not representatives of Far East Pharmaceutical Trade," Yuan Hui sighed, his expression somewhat peculiar.
"Oh? Then who are they?" Chen Xuan looked at Yuan Hui in surprise.
If they weren't representatives of Far East Pharmaceutical Trade, they were still making so many people wait?
That was too impolite!
Yuan Hui whispered, "Those two are the senior sisters of the Far East Trade representatives. They seem quite domineering, so... everyone is waiting."
As he spoke, Yuan Hui couldn't help but look towards the opposite side of the conference table.
According to protocol, their side was occupied by people from Yi Shen Pharmaceutical, while the opposite side was occupied by representatives from Far East Trade Pharmaceutical.
Chen Xuan subconsciously followed Yuan Hui's gaze.
He saw a young girl wearing a white dress sitting in a wheelchair on the opposite side.
She was young, only seventeen or eighteen years old, and looked very gentle. She didn't look like a shrewd businesswoman but more like a college student.
Was this a representative from Far East Pharmaceutical Trade?
Chen Xuan considered himself not to judge by appearance, but he was still somewhat surprised.
"Mr. Chen, don't underestimate her. This woman graduated from Harvard at thirteen and obtained both her master's and doctoral degrees in two years. After returning to the country, she took office as the president of Far East Pharmaceutical Trade under immense pressure from the board of directors," Yuan Hui said, revealing a hint of admiration. "In just three to four years under her leadership, Far East Pharmaceutical Trade has opened no less than three foreign trade routes, and its assets have increased fivefold. This woman has made significant contributions!"
This woman was not only an academic prodigy but also a genius among geniuses in the business world!
Speaking of which, she must only be eighteen now?
Chen Xuan couldn't help but look at the young girl in the white dress more.
It was just a pity that this embodiment of beauty and wisdom was paralyzed in both legs and could only sit in a wheelchair.
Heaven was jealous of talent!
He asked, "What's her name?"
"Shangguan Wan'er," Yuan Hui uttered a name.
The young girl in the white dress seemed to hear her name being mentioned. The hair on her forehead trembled, and she slowly raised her gentle face, looking at Chen Xuan and nodding.
Chen Xuan also generously nodded in return, considering it a greeting.
After waiting for another ten minutes, people from Yi Shen Pharmaceutical began to grow impatient. Someone quietly asked, "Miss Shangguan, are your people all here? Can we begin the negotiation?"
Shangguan Wan'er showed a hint of apology, "I apologize. I will have someone urge them. My two senior sisters might have eaten something unclean this morning and are having diarrhea."
After speaking, Shangguan Wan'er signaled a随行 (suí xíng - attendant) to go and check what was happening.
As the attendant was about to move, a burst of unrestrained laughter suddenly rang out.
Following that, the conference room door was pushed open, and two women walked in.
The gaze of everyone present converged on the doorway.
Chen Xuan also looked over, but upon seeing the people entering, he let out a wry smile. Why were they here?
Mochou and Zhao Xiaoyu walked in, smiling and talking loudly.
"This building is nice, the environment is quite beautiful."
"Not to mention, the coffee here is quite good, the pastries are just average, but the milk tea is also good. I can have another cup later."
The two chattered incessantly, nowhere near like they had diarrhea. Judging by their words, they had clearly gone to the lounge to get free food and drinks.
The people from Yi Shen Pharmaceutical looked displeased at this scene.
A group of people were waiting for them here, and they were actually drinking coffee and eating pastries. This was too improper!
Zhao Xiaoyu was the first to notice everyone's strange looks. Her face blushed, and she quickly tugged at Mochou's sleeve, "Senior Sister, stop talking."
Mochou finally sensed everyone's expressions, but instead of feeling ashamed, she held her head high and disdainfully glanced at everyone. "Hmph, what are you looking at? I didn't eat breakfast, what's wrong with you waiting for a moment...?"
Before Mochou could finish speaking, Zhao Xiaoyu quickly took Mochou's hand and sat down beside Shangguan Wan'er.
"Miss Shangguan, cooperation is beneficial to both parties. Is this attitude of your people appropriate?" The president of Yi Shen Pharmaceutical looked sharply at Shangguan Wan'er.
Although Yi Shen Pharmaceutical was eager to cooperate with Far East Pharmaceutical Trade, they were also a major enterprise. This was simply too much bullying!
Shangguan Wan'er looked full of remorse, "Everyone, I sincerely apologize. I apologize to everyone here."
Shangguan Wan'er's apology managed to calm down quite a few people and earned her a lot of goodwill.
After all, Shangguan Wan'er had a good reputation. Her sincere apology was considered giving Yi Shen Pharmaceutical enough face.
"Why should my junior sister apologize to you! Are you bullying my junior sister because she's young? You're going too far!" Mochou immediately became indignant and jumped up, shouting at the people from Yi Shen Pharmaceutical.