"This piglet isn't a hot seller at our farm. In fact, most people won't choose this breed when they visit.
It's because these pigs don't get fat. They max out at around two hundred pounds, and they have more lean meat than fat, which is something many people dislike.
I can understand that. After all, nowadays, who buys meat without wanting that bit of oil?
However, Kong Da, the former owner, was always buying this breed of pig. I'm not too sure what he used them for."
Chen Zhenghhe finished speaking and kept staring at Zhang Liunian, trying to gauge if he had any intention of backing out.
Zhang Liunian met his gaze, a flicker of confusion in his eyes. This was the first time he'd seen the boss bad-mouthing his own products. Did he not want to sell?
Still, he was curious about what the pigs raised at the farm were previously used for. He hadn't inquired before, but Chen Zhenghhe's mention now piqued his interest, so he shifted his gaze to Kong Da.
Kong Da, receiving the new boss's questioning look, responded blankly, "We're not sure either. I only know they were transported to the provincial capital. What they were used for, how could I possibly know!"
"Probably meat processing plants, food factories, or perhaps foreign trade processing plants that deal with some kind of meat products," Chen Zhenghhe guessed boldly.
Zhang Liunian remained silent, looking at the piglets in the pen, his thoughts adrift. The provincial capital? This couldn't help but remind him of his cousin Tang Ge who was in the provincial capital.
"Why don't you try another breed? For example, this white-skinned pig..."
Chen Zhenghhe took two steps back, intending to introduce the previously mentioned breed to Zhang Liunian.
But Zhang Liunian waved his hand and said, "How much per pig? Give me a firm price. If the price is right, I'll take ten thousand."
Chen Zhenghhe froze at his words. Ten thousand? It was indeed another large order, but the timing was wrong!
If it were according to Kong Da's former boss's order cycle, the delivery wouldn't happen until after the New Year.
Now, it was nearly two months early, and he didn't have that many goods.
"Ahem, Mr. Zhang, to be honest with you, this batch of existing piglets has already been ordered by someone else. If you want them, you might have to wait another two months." Chen Zhenghhe said, feeling a bit embarrassed to tell the truth, which was also the reason he had tried to dissuade Zhang Liunian from wanting this batch of goods.
Zhang Liunian wasn't surprised; he had sensed it earlier. He just didn't know it was for this reason.
"Two months?" Zhang Liunian hadn't expected to wait that long. This exceeded his original plans for the farm. Besides, there were several hundred employees waiting to start work.
He couldn't possibly take over the factory and then tell them to go home for months before returning. This could affect his subsequent cooperation with higher authorities.
"It's really not that I don't want to sell to you, but someone came a day earlier than you. Just yesterday, they came and placed an order for this batch," Chen Zhenghhe said casually. But as soon as he finished speaking, an arrogant voice echoed from behind them.
"Is someone trying to snatch this batch of goods from me? Chen Zhenghhe, aren't you going to go back on your word and tear up the contract!
I'm telling you, I won't let go of this batch of goods no matter who comes. Tell those strays to get lost, don't block my sight here."
At these words, Zhang Liunian and the others turned to look, and in the next instant, Zhang Liunian's expression stiffened.
Zhang Qian was also taken aback. He still couldn't believe it and rubbed his eyes, looked again, and only then was sure he wasn't mistaken. Following the arrogant, short man was a woman with crude makeup – Wu Gudi, who had divorced Zhang Liushui a few months ago.
Wu Gudi, adorned in gold and silver, hadn't expected to meet Zhang Liunian here either. However, she didn't show any signs of being flustered. Instead, she tilted her head up triumphantly, revealing the gold necklace around her neck.
Zhang Liunian glanced at her gaudy attire and expressionlessly withdrew his gaze, as if he hadn't seen her. 138 Reading Net
This made Wu Gudi even more annoyed. She was rich now, so why did Zhang Liunian still not take her seriously?
Did he really think he was the only wealthy person in the world?
Hmph! She wouldn't let Zhang Liunian off the hook. Old and new grudges needed to be repaid.
However, back then, if Zhang Liunian hadn't wished for her divorce, she wouldn't have had her current good life.
Thinking of this, she actually felt like thanking Zhang Liunian.
Because if she hadn't divorced, she wouldn't have come to Jiangcheng to seek revenge on them due to her resentment towards Zhang Liunian.
If she hadn't come to Jiangcheng, she wouldn't have met her current true love.
"Who are you calling a stray?" Zhang Qian, being a bit hot-headed, immediately took offense when someone spoke about Zhang Liunian that way and stepped forward to stand opposite the newcomer.
Seeing this, Chen Zhenghhe quickly stepped forward to hold Zhang Qian back and greeted with a smile, "Boss Zhu, what are you saying? We signed the contract just yesterday, how could we possibly break it? You've misunderstood."
Although he said this, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
Boss Zhu was a new client from the provincial capital. From the moment he arrived, he looked down on everyone, constantly making sarcastic remarks and calling them dung pushers and trash, which Chen Zhenghhe found extremely unpleasant.
"It better be so, otherwise I'll have to remind you of something. If you break the contract, you'll have to pay a fifty-thousand-yuan penalty." Boss Zhu crossed his arms and glared unhappily at Zhang Liunian. Why was this person so tall and handsome? It was truly irritating.
"Fifty thousand? That's impossible. Our total order volume is only fifty thousand, and the contract also states fifty thousand. Where would fifty thousand come from?" Chen Zhenghhe's heart panicked at the words.
Fifty thousand? That was all the money his entire pig farm had. He'd be crazy to sign a penalty of fifty thousand.
Boss Zhu, however, raised his nostrils disdainfully and arrogantly said, "The contract clearly states fifty thousand. If you don't believe me, you can have someone check."
Chen Zhenghhe's face fell, and he turned to ask his assistant to check. Soon, he received confirmation from the other party.
"It's indeed fifty thousand. There's an extra zero at the end for some reason."
Boom!
Chen Zhenghhe staggered, but quickly regained his balance, suppressing his emotions.
An extra zero? Besides Boss Zhu, who was present at the time, there was no one else to blame.
But why would he do this? Was he trying to extort money from him?
The more Chen Zhenghhe thought about it, the more convinced he became. He couldn't wait to complete the contract and defuse this ticking time bomb. Thus, he put on a smile and said, "Boss Zhu, are you here to pick up the goods this time? We can do it now."
As long as he handed the goods over to the other party, everything would be fine, right?
But Chen Zhenghhe had underestimated Boss Zhu's ruthlessness. He wanted the pigs and the money just as much. And he had done this sort of thing many times before.
"I came to discuss if we could deliver one truck first and pick up the rest tomorrow," Boss Zhu said with a grin, baring his teeth.
"Deliver one truck first? There's no such rule?" Chen Zhenghhe was in a state of chaos now. He was extremely resistant to anything that didn't follow their farm's procedures.
"If not, then forget it. As I said, my goods cannot be taken by others, or you know the consequences." Boss Zhu was just saying that. Then, he arrogantly bumped into Zhang Liunian's shoulder and walked away.
Zhang Liunian was bumped by him, but because his stance was stable, he didn't stumble, merely shifting back slightly.
Boss Zhu, on the other hand, felt as if he had hit a wall. He then let out a cold snort, glared disdainfully at Zhang Liunian, and strode forward.
Wu Gudi, who had been following behind Boss Zhu and hadn't said a word, followed him, clicking in her high heels.
But as she passed by Zhang Liunian, Wu Gudi deliberately stopped, touched the gold necklace around her neck, waved the gold ring on her hand, and then looked at Zhang Liunian with a provocative gaze, asking, "See? I'm a rich woman too."
Zhang Liunian looked at her calmly, completely uninterested in engaging, perfectly embodying indifference.
"Ah!" Wu Gudi was furious. She wanted to lash out, but thinking of Boss Zhu's tender affections, she suddenly pretended to be hurt and lunged at Zhang Liunian.
Zhang Liunian naturally wouldn't let Wu Gudi splash dirty water on him. He took a big stride forward, successfully moving to the other side. Wu Gudi naturally fell to the ground with a resounding thud.