When Lin Xiaotian heard this voice, his eyes narrowed slightly. He walked forward and directly pushed open the office door, seeing the person sitting inside.
Manager Zhao looked to be in his early thirties, but his attire was rather old-fashioned. He wore a suit, had his hair slicked back, and wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses.
Even while sitting, it was evident that he was at least 1.8 meters tall and very thin. He was holding a cigarette in his hand, a confident smile on his face.
His gaze was also filled with amusement: "Manager Chu, I know you must be suspicious of us. After all, I came to you proactively, and the plans I mentioned are essentially giving you benefits."
"In your eyes, this looks like we're harming our own interests and giving all the advantages away. But there are some things you don't know. Although I appear to be at a great loss on the surface, someone is giving me greater compensation."
"Honestly, I can't tell you about this matter, Manager Chu. But I can assure you that this cooperation will absolutely be beneficial and harmless to you."
"Besides, we'll be signing a contract. If I breach the agreement, you can take the contract and sue me directly. I can agree to a tenfold profit value as liquidated damages. The main thing is that if Manager Chu agrees to this cooperation, we can sign the contract immediately."
Chu Nianxue shook her head. Her eyes held a hint of suspicion: "Thank you for your kindness, Manager Zhao. Our company doesn't lack profits right now; what we truly lack is goods."
"As long as we have sufficient quantities of goods, we can sell them at any time. Our cash flow is also not a problem. We don't need such dubious cooperation."
"Please leave, Manager Zhao!"
Hearing this, Manager Zhao's face showed a look of surprise. In his opinion, any commercial company must exist for profit. Now, he was presenting a huge profit to Chu Nianxue, only to be directly rejected by her.
He frowned tightly, his gaze filled with confusion: "Manager Chu, I'd like to know why?"
"It seems we have no conflict. And I've explained things clearly. Even if I suffer a great loss myself, someone behind the scenes is compensating me, and they want to appease your company."
"Are you really not tempted by this cake delivered to your doorstep?"
Chu Nianxue shook her head without hesitation, smiling: "If we truly wanted to change industries, we would definitely be tempted by your proposal. But we haven't made plans to switch industries yet. After all, every trade has its challenges, and entering an unfamiliar field suddenly is the most dangerous time."
"If someone were to target us in this field, the losses incurred could be immense, potentially causing us to lose all our current advantages."
When Manager Zhao heard this, his face showed a thoughtful expression, and a smile appeared on his lips: "No wonder your company can develop so quickly and avoid countless dangers."
"Manager Chu, you truly impress me. Facing such a high-value temptation, you haven't shown any wavering, even rejecting it without hesitation. If it were me, I might not have such resolve."
"But I truly mean no harm."
Just as he was about to say more, the office door was pushed open, and Lin Xiaotian appeared at the entrance with a smile.
"Manager Zhao, is it?"
"If you truly have a good business, we can discuss it. Although the company belongs to my wife, I can also be an anchor. If the business you're bringing is indeed very good, I don't mind signing a contract with you directly."
Chu Nianxue quickly stood up, her eyes showing annoyance, and reminded Lin Xiaotian: "There's no such thing as a free lunch. Some things must be considered before deciding."
In front of an outsider, Chu Nianxue didn't want to contradict Lin Xiaotian.
Lin Xiaotian's smile became even more pronounced: "If someone wants to target our company, even if they are the landlord, they won't be able to do so now. It's better to lure them out directly."
"'Let's see what you've got,' as they say. I've always been someone who doesn't just passively endure. I don't guard against thieves for a thousand days; I catch them."
Manager Zhao also showed a smile and gave Lin Xiaotian a thumbs-up: "Young man, you certainly have character. I believe our cooperation will not disappoint you. After all, even if there are immense losses, the people behind me will cover them. As for who that person is, I don't want to say, and they also said I absolutely cannot reveal any information about them."
Lin Xiaotian's eyes narrowed slightly and he said directly: "If the people behind you knew what you said here, they would surely be infuriated. You've sold them out without hesitation, almost to the point of naming them."
"I already know who has been trying to deal with our company recently. At this time, them suddenly offering benefits can only have two purposes: one is to make me calm down, and the other is to enact a larger plan."
"This plan could very well hinder our company's development. However, they might misunderstand me, or they might not know me well enough."
"I believe you are also a smart person, Manager Zhao. Otherwise, you wouldn't have exposed those people here. It's because you don't want to be their pawn, nor do you want to charge ahead for them. Otherwise, you might get the benefits, but it's uncertain if you'll live to spend the money."
Manager Zhao looked at the playful smile in Lin Xiaotian's eyes, and his heart couldn't help but skip a beat. He felt that he couldn't see through the young man in front of him at all.
Although he was only in his thirties, the success of his career to date showed his deep cunning.
Yet, when facing Lin Xiaotian, he always felt as if Lin Xiaotian had seen right through him. He had indeed deliberately revealed the people behind him, merely to tell Chu Nianxue that he was not the mastermind, but merely a runner, and his company was being manipulated by others.
Lin Xiaotian said with a smile: "Let's discuss this matter in the conference room. There's nothing to discuss here, and it will only make my wife worry."
Manager Zhao immediately stood up. He knew that the person truly in charge of the company was likely this young man, who might be the real boss behind the scenes.