"Boss!!!"
After the luxury Benz drove away, Zheng Chengdao was filled with excitement. After waiting for so many days, had their perseverance finally paid off? Heaven had opened its eyes!
The hardships they had endured, exposed to the wind, sun, rain, and storms, were finally rewarded.
Qin Chuan also recovered from his brief surprise, forcefully suppressing his inner excitement. He instructed, "Quick, let's go inside!"
Zheng Chengdao, however, remained rooted to the spot. "Boss, our clothes are all wet. Would it be impolite to go in like this?"
"How about we quickly go to the hotel to change before coming back..."
Qin Chuan looked down at his own appearance. The weather today was indeed terrible, with strong winds. Even though everyone had umbrellas, the wind had blown the rain all over them, soaking their clothes and making them look disheveled.
Yet, even though the hotel was very close, it would take a five-minute walk. Coming and going, plus changing, would take at least ten minutes.
At any other time, this wouldn't be an issue, but now, they absolutely couldn't afford to delay. This was a hard-won opportunity.
"No need, we'll go in just like this!"
With that, Qin Chuan strode long-legged towards the Samsung Electronics building.
This time, the security guards at the entrance dared not glare at them with contempt. They didn't utter a single word, as they had already witnessed everything that had happened outside.
Seated in the Mercedes was Li Yanxi, the head of the foreign trade department and a true high-ranking executive of Samsung Electronics. She also possessed an astonishing background – the third princess of the group's chairman.
Qin Chuan led Zheng Chengdao through the elevator to the seventh floor. Someone was already waiting for them there: a woman with glasses, a stern and rigid expression.
"Excuse me, madam, could you tell me where the restroom is?"
Qin Chuan asked politely, using English.
The woman glanced at their wet clothes and replied in English, "Walk down this corridor, turn the corner, and it's there."
"However, you only have two minutes. The部长 is arriving soon!"
"Thank you!"
Qin Chuan expressed his gratitude and then, with Zheng Chengdao, rushed towards the restroom as quickly as possible.
Upon reaching the restroom, he casually took off his jacket and used it to wipe his face and damp hair. After a simple freshening up, he walked out.
Although their clothes were soaked, he wanted to make the best impression possible. There was no way to change his pants.
Led by the stern and rigid woman, the two were escorted to a luxurious reception room. A staff member brought them steaming hot tea.
Just then, rhythmic high-heeled footsteps approached the door, melodious and distinct. Immediately, Li Yanxi entered, dressed in a custom-made gray suit, her beauty exquisite, exuding a powerful aura.
She was remarkably tall, reaching nearly 1.8 meters with her heels, her long legs straight and slender.
Her already beautiful face was adorned with light makeup, making her look even more stunning and ethereal. Her gray uniform was paired with a white shirt, which fit her well, making it bulge alluringly.
However, few dared to gaze at such a magnificent sight. Qin Chuan and Zheng Chengdao quickly stood up.
"Please, sit down!"
Li Yanxi walked to the opposite side and sat down, habitually crossing her legs and folding her arms across her chest. She spoke in English, and an employee immediately brought her a steaming cup of coffee.
"Minister Li, my name is Qin Chuan, from China. Here is my business card."
Qin Chuan produced a golden embossed business card and handed it over with both hands.
Li Yanxi accepted it, glanced at it briefly, and read: Qin Chuan, Deputy Director of Xiaomi Electronics Factory.
Xiaomi Electronics was the factory that Qin Chuan had partnered with Fang Rumei on. When the name was chosen, both Fang Rumei and Yang Zimo were present, and both were puzzled, unable to understand why Qin Chuan had chosen that name.
Qin Chuan, however, smiled mysteriously, saying they would understand later.
Furthermore, Qin Chuan did not take the position of Director but willingly accepted the role of Deputy Director.
For him, whether he was the director or not was irrelevant; he already held too many positions and had no need for more.
Instead, the identity of Deputy Director allowed him to slack off a bit.
"Do you know why I'm meeting you?"
Li Yanxi merely glanced at the business card before placing it on the table, maintaining her powerful aura of authority. Her expression was stern, inspiring an inexplicable sense of awe.
"Please enlighten me, Minister Li!"
Qin Chuan said.
Li Yanxi stated calmly, "It is your tenacity. I noticed it the day you arrived at Samsung Electronics, and I was also aware of the minor friction between you and Team Leader Kim Seok-min."
"Initially, I wouldn't have paid attention to you. But for five consecutive days, you stood downstairs at the appointed time, waiting. I admire that."
"People often say that business is like a battlefield, and one shouldn't act on emotions. But in my opinion, it depends on the situation; one shouldn't generalize."
"I will now give you three minutes. I hope you can provide a strong enough reason to impress me and make me agree to this collaboration."
"To be frank, our company currently has no plans to expand into the Chinese market."
Qin Chuan's expression turned serious, knowing that the real test had arrived. Whether he could convince Li Yanxi would determine the success or failure of this endeavor.
"Minister Li, your esteemed company may not have considered the Chinese market, but I have come. I believe this is an opportunity bestowed upon us by heaven."
"Firstly, I must say that China is an absolute fertile ground. With its vast population, it is a treasure sought after by all groups and enterprises worldwide, and it cannot be overlooked."
"The MP3 market is just beginning to emerge. Currently, there is no company in China that has introduced this new electronic product."
"It is like a blank canvas, upon which we can freely splash ink. Your company's cooperation with us is a win-win business."
"Furthermore, and most importantly, we are not asking for your finished products, but only your company's display screens. This greatly reduces the pressure on your company's production."
"However, the profit percentage remains exactly the same."
Li Yanxi remained unmoved and continued to question, "As far as I know, you are also planning to produce MP3 players. If we supply you with display screens, although we earn money from the screens, we are essentially nurturing a competitor for ourselves. This is not a wise decision."
Qin Chuan replied, "Minister Li, I disagree with your statement."
"We have an ancient saying in China: 'A single flower does not make spring; a hundred flowers blooming together make spring.'"
"Even without us, Xiaomi Electronics, it is possible that by the end of this year, or at the latest next year, other companies like Dami Electronics, Xiao Ai Electronics, and so on, will emerge. This is an unavoidable fact."
"Similar products have already been launched in the American market last year, even earlier than your company's."
"Following this, other countries such as Japan, Germany, Southeast Asia, and so on, will rapidly see manufacturers researching and developing MP3 players."
"Your company, if you wish to capture market share in this sector, must let go of some things and broaden your horizons to compete with rivals from various countries."
"In my view, this collaboration not only has no drawbacks but, in fact, is equivalent to us running a large advertisement for your company."
"This is a deal where your company will gain both fame and profit..."