"Cui, come in for a moment." Jack Ma called out using the company's internal phone.
Before long, Secretary Cui walked in from outside and asked respectfully, "Mr. Ma, what can I do for you?"
"Go and check the recent itinerary of Penguin Ma. It would be best to know what he's been up to lately," Jack Ma instructed, looking at Secretary Cui.
"Understood, Mr. Ma," Secretary Cui replied and then retreated.
Jack Ma absolutely had to figure out what was going on, otherwise, he felt deeply unsettled.
Originally, Penguin Ma was a competitor he looked down upon. Suddenly, he had overtaken you and was now almost riding on your head. Jack Ma felt physically uncomfortable.
Every time Ababa Group announced they were offering benefits to users, Jack Ma prepared to offer 2 billion. Penguin Ma would immediately counter with 4 billion.
And whenever Ababa Group planned to enter new markets and capture new users, investing 10 billion to develop the market, the very next day Penguin Ma would invest 15 billion to develop the market.
In short, whatever made Jack Ma uncomfortable, Penguin Ma would do the same.
Penguin Ma's motto was: "If the enemy doesn't move, I don't move. If the enemy moves, I double down."
"We are not the developers of the products, but every new product has my shadow." - Da Feng Fiction Network.
So, Jack Ma was furious every time, yet felt helpless, which was incredibly frustrating.
An hour later, Secretary Cui returned.
"Any news?" Jack Ma asked first.
"Mr. Ma, recently Mr. Ma of Penguin Group hasn't been to the company for three days. According to related sources, he went to Modu and then there was no further news."
Secretary Cui immediately relayed the information he had obtained to Jack Ma.
"Okay, I know. You can go out now," Jack Ma waved his hand at Secretary Cui.
"Why would Penguin Ma abandon company affairs and go to Modu?"
This question kept circling in Jack Ma's mind. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he thought of a possibility.
"I heard that Duke Peter of Great Britain visited Modu a few days ago. Duke Peter has significant influence worldwide. If Penguin Ma can persuade Du La Peter to help, then they might indeed resolve their group's issues in India."
After figuring this out, Jack Ma smiled.
Jack Ma directly found Jiang Quanshui's number and dialed it. He knew Jiang Quanshui had business dealings with the Du La Peter family, and to get Du La Peter's number, he had to find Jiang Quanshui first.
Jack Ma had a decent relationship with Jiang Quanshui; after all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
"Mr. Jiang, long time no see. What have you been busy with lately?" After the call connected, Jack Ma greeted him first.
"What is it? If there's nothing, hang up. I'm washing vegetables," Jiang Quanshui said, holding the phone between his neck and shoulder while washing vegetables on the other end.
"Washing vegetables?"
Jack Ma was stunned.
"Does the big boss Jiang need to personally wash vegetables?"
"Mr. Jiang, you can wash the vegetables later. Let's chat for a bit," Jack Ma said with a smile.
"No time."
Jiang Quanshui refused without a second thought. What's more important than me washing vegetables?
Jack Ma: "..."
"Then, let's make it quick. I need your help. Send me Duke Peter's number. I have some things to ask him." Seeing that Jiang Quanshui was too busy washing vegetables to even chat, Jack Ma felt hurt and decided to get straight to the point.
"If you have something to ask, ask it yourself. That guy went to take out the trash. I'll send you the address when I have time." Jiang Quanshui hung up after speaking.
"Jiang Quanshui is washing vegetables?"
"Du La Peter went to take out the trash?"
"Are they all doing 'experiencing life' shows?"
"It doesn't make sense. How could these entrepreneurs do such publicity stunts to attract attention?"
Jack Ma was once again perplexed.
A sense of curiosity arose within him, and he somewhat looked forward to Jiang Quanshui sending the address.
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Meanwhile, in the villa, Jiang Quanshui threw the phone aside after hanging up, muttering, "What's so great about some foreign guy's number."
"What are you dawdling about? Who told you to wash vegetables and answer the phone? Do you know you're delaying my cooking time?" Penguin Ma had just walked over and saw Jiang Quanshui not concentrating on washing vegetables and answering a phone call.
"I... Fine, I was wrong."
Jiang Quanshui gritted his teeth, "I'll endure it. It's not like you know how to cook, so what?"
"Hurry up, stop dawdling. If you delay Young Master Xia's meal, you won't be able to bear the consequences," Penguin Ma said and swaggered away.
Jiang Quanshui watched the smug Penguin Ma and cursed inwardly, "You're so arrogant just because you can cook."
"Jack Ma wants Du La Peter's number, right?"
"It would be best to bring him over to join my team to counter Penguin Ma. Jack Ma is a master cook!"
"Back when Jack Ma was starting his business, there were over ten people in the company, and Jack Ma cooked all three meals a day. This guy is definitely a talent."
After washing the vegetables, Jiang Quanshui obediently handed them over to Penguin Ma and walked away.
"Useless. You just know how to sit here and watch the show. Aren't there endless tasks? Why don't you help me wash the vegetables? Get lost. You don't even know how to cook, and you're an eyesore to me."
Jiang Quanshui, having just been angered, saw Jiang Xin drinking tea and scolded him.
Jiang Xin: "..."
Jiang Xin, feeling extremely wronged, walked out of the villa, preparing to find the Nation's Young Wang and Qin Dou to complain.
"Big Brother, this matter is now fermenting online, and it's affecting your reputation," Qin Dou said, looking at the Nation's Young Wang while browsing Weibo.
"I still have a reputation? You know this best. That guy deliberately lured me into a trap. When I was having a great time at the nightclub, he went around telling everyone I was her boyfriend. I didn't even get to eat the meat, and then he pulled this stunt on me."
The more the Nation's Young Wang spoke, the angrier he became. "If you had let me eat the meat, I wouldn't have brought it up."
Bringing up something that happened over two months ago now. It's not like I haven't been ignoring her these past two months, and she wants to ride my coattails for some attention.
"If you can't play the game, don't come out to play. You're being so dramatic and hypocritical," Qin Dou also felt angry. He knew this matter best.
"Everyone is playing in this circle. If you can fit in, fit in. If you can't, then don't force it."
"Whatever, I've already posted a clarification on Weibo. Let people interpret it as they will." The Nation's Young Wang was indifferent. How many influencers wanted to ride his coattails?
They want to gain attention again, but they're holding their wallets tight. It really fits Qin Dou's saying: being dramatic and hypocritical.
"What are you two big brothers talking about?" Jiang Xin asked, walking out with his head hanging low.
"Get lost, I'm not in the mood to deal with you."
Jiang Xin: "..."
"Damn it."
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"Heh! Men, always talking about loving me, but not even sending free gifts. o(╥﹏╥)o"