Watching Wang Yi leave, Wei Yumeng walked up to Zhan Mohan.
Though the matter seemed resolved, she still needed to give Zhan Mohan an explanation. She had made this decision without consulting him at all.
"Mohan, I'm sorry," Wei Yumeng's tone was a little dejected. "I know you announced everything at the meeting for my own good, but I don't want Zhan Group to face external criticism because of me."
Zhan Mohan said nothing, only looking at Wei Yumeng intently.
She knew Zhan Mohan's intentions, of course. Otherwise, she wouldn't have proceeded according to Wei Yumeng's wishes.
"Actually, when I decided all this, I considered this problem too. But in my heart, you are more important than Zhan Group."
Wei Yumeng looked at Zhan Mohan. "But in my heart, you and Zhan Group are even more important."
Their eyes met, and soon they both smiled.
This could perhaps be considered a strange form of unspoken understanding, where they prioritized considering each other's feelings and the impact on one another.
What else was there for them to explain to each other? In the end, their choices were made solely for the other.
The resolution of this matter also allowed the project to continue.
The next step was to find a company to cooperate with Zhan Group.
Soon, Wei Yumeng received overtures from many companies. No one would give up this opportunity to collaborate with Zhan Group.
Even if the project still carried risks, they were willing to give it a try.
"Which one should I choose?" Wei Yumeng looked at the documents in front of her, feeling a headache coming on.
To her, these companies each had their strengths, but also their weaknesses.
For example, Company A excelled at product manufacturing and possessed unique craftsmanship. However, given their speed, production during the sales period would inevitably lag behind.
Company B focused on product promotion and could introduce the product to the world. But this would mean they would need to find another company or factory to handle production, and it would also lead to project expenses exceeding the initial estimates at this stage.
Wei Yumeng scratched her head. Perhaps she should go and discuss it with Zhan Mohan now?
But she was reluctant to ask for help for something as trivial as this.
Just then, there was a knock on the office door.
"Come in," Wei Yumeng said.
The person then cautiously entered the office.
Wei Yumeng looked at the person in front of her with surprise. "President Wang, do you need something from me?"
This was the first time Wang Yi had actively sought her out. Even though it was unexpected, she and Wang Yi hadn't had much contact.
Wang Yi appeared somewhat uneasy, hesitating whether to reveal everything.
Wei Yumeng, sensing Wang Yi's hesitation, didn't rush him, simply waiting for him to speak.
After a long while, Wang Yi finally made up his mind. "Mrs. Zhan, it's like this. The reason I acted that way before was because I have a new company under my management, run by my son."
As he said this, his face showed a look of shame. No matter what, this was not a glorious matter.
Wei Yumeng finally understood why Wang Yi had acted the way he did before.
"I know my previous actions have made you and President Zhan suspicious of us. But I sincerely believe that besides Zhan Group, my family's company is the second most suitable enterprise for this project."
As Wang Yi spoke, he placed the documents in front of Wei Yumeng.
Wei Yumeng picked up the documents and skimmed through them. Only then did she realize that Wang Yi had already been preparing for this project before Zhan Group had taken notice.
Furthermore, based on the project's understanding and investigation, that company seemed tailor-made for this project.
Indeed, as Wang Yi had said, in the city, besides Zhan Group, only their family was suitable to carry out this project.
Wang Yi watched Wei Yumeng's every move, his heart filled with anxiety.
He knew that due to previous incidents, Wei Yumeng might very well reject his self-recommendation outright, which would mean his efforts would go to waste.
After a long time, she put down the files and looked at Wang Yi.
Wang Yi nervously swallowed. He knew the outcome rested on Wei Yumeng's words.
"President Wang, if we choose to cooperate with you, what are the advantages of the project?"
"We have already mastered the research and development technology for this project's product and utilized the best research and development equipment available today. We can guarantee that the product's output speed will be faster than any other company on the market."
Wei Yumeng nodded. "And what are your views on product promotion?"
Wang Yi thought for a moment. "Actually, this project is quite rare in China, but this can also become a selling point for our promotion, arousing more people's curiosity about the product, and thus leading them to choose our product."
Wei Yumeng stood up and walked towards Wang Yi. Wang Yi's heart pounded faster.
Finally, Wei Yumeng stopped in front of him and extended her hand. "President Wang, I'm very pleased to have this opportunity to cooperate with you."
Wang Yi looked at Wei Yumeng, not reacting for a long time. He had initially thought Wei Yumeng would most likely refuse.
He thought Wei Yumeng would intentionally not cooperate with him as a form of punishment.
But now it seemed he had misjudged her, attributing his own petty thoughts to her noble intentions.
"Madam, can we really cooperate?" Wang Yi asked again, still not quite believing it.
"Of course. To be honest, after looking through so many documents, only your company is more suitable," Wei Yumeng said with a smile. "Since that's the case, I naturally have to choose you."
"But I..." Wang Yi lowered his head, his emotions in a turmoil.
He was indeed very happy that Wei Yumeng agreed to this, but it also deepened his sense of guilt.
If he had proposed cooperation from the beginning, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way.
"I know what you're concerned about, but at least I understand a principle: trust those you employ, and employ those you trust. Since I have chosen you, I hope you will not disappoint Zhan Group."
"Rest assured, I will do my utmost to complete the project."
Wang Yi finally extended his hand, and they shook hands.
Meanwhile, Zhan Mohan looked at Fang Xun, who had just returned to his office.
"How is Yu Meng doing?"
"As President Zhan predicted, Madam chose Wang Yi as the partner."
Fang Xun, as he said this, showed a troubled expression again. "President Zhan, is this really okay? Wang Yi has betrayed us once. Should we really trust him again?"
Zhan Mohan said calmly, "I believe he won't play any tricks this time, because this project also concerns his personal interests."
Although Zhan Mohan said this, he saw the other documents that Wei Yumeng had rejected, and a slight concern arose in his heart.
Among these companies, a few were not entirely trustworthy.