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"Thank you, Lu Shao!" Since Lu Shao was willing, the next steps would be easier. Jiang Chen decided to target Wang Zuofu's Tianfa Trade Services Company first.
The next day, Jiang Chen returned to Nangang City.
At Wang Zuofu's Tianfa Company, the sales department staff were complaining. "President Wang, the clothing market in Shihu City, Minan Province has stopped ordering from our company. They said they are sourcing all their clothing from Dongsheng Group in Nangang City."
"How is that possible? What about our previous customers?" Wang Zuofu was shocked to hear this news.
"Shihu City has established a clothing sales company owned by the Lü family. The previous clothing vendors now have to source their goods from this company instead of directly from us, the Tianfa Trade Service Company. The people at the Lü family clothing sales company said they are sourcing all their clothing from Dongsheng Group in Nangang City. This means if we want to sell clothing in Shihu City, we have to go through Dongsheng Group," the salesperson explained the situation to his general manager.
"I see. Does that Lü family clothing sales company have some backing? Otherwise, why would the vendors listen to him? We are also a sales company; they should cooperate with us! Why are they working with Dongsheng Group?" Wang Zuofu felt that things were getting complicated.
Hearing his boss say this made the salesperson even more worried. "Yes. We have never gotten along with Dongsheng Group. With the Lü family clothing sales company's actions, won't we lose our market in Shihu City? I heard that the owner of Lü's company is the son of the governor of Shihu City and has a deep background; the vendors can't do anything about him."
"We can't lose the market! How about this: I'll call the chairman of Dongsheng Group and see what his attitude is!" Wang Zuofu said helplessly.
Wang Zuofu took out his phone and dialed Jiang Chen's number. "Director Jiang, I heard that now all clothing sales in Shihu City have to go through your Dongsheng Group?"
"Yes. Is President Wang's company also selling clothing to Shihu City?" Jiang Chen asked knowingly.
"Yes, Shihu City is one of our main markets. Director Jiang, can we cooperate?"
"No! Didn't you say last time that my Dongsheng Brand clothing sales were not good? So I won't add trouble for President Wang!" Jiang Chen decisively refused and hung up the phone.
As the phone beeped with a busy signal, Wang Zuofu knew things were not going well. He should have anticipated this outcome; how had he dealt with Dongsheng Group before? Now it was normal for Jiang Chen to retaliate.
Wang Zuofu instructed his sales staff to put Shihu City on hold and explore other markets instead! However, he had another plan in mind: to use his daughter as a pawn.
That evening, Jiang Chen arrived at Chamber of Commerce Grand Hotel. Today, Teacher Gong called to invite Jiang Chen for dinner. He didn't mention any specific matters for now. Jiang Chen always felt grateful towards Teacher Gong, so he decided to go.
When he opened the door to the private room, Jiang Chen was surprised to find that besides Teacher Gong, there was also a woman inside—Wang Huanhuan, whom he had met during Teacher Gong's birthday celebration.
Jiang Chen quickly realized that Teacher Gong and Wang Huanhuan were likely dating.
But why did Teacher Gong invite him? Was he meant to be a third wheel? That didn't seem appropriate either.
"Hello, Teacher Gong, hello, Sister Wang!" Jiang Chen wasn't sure how to address Wang Huanhuan but ultimately decided that calling her 'Sister' felt right.
"Jiang Chen, you're here! Please take a seat!" both Teacher Gong and Wang Huanhuan greeted him simultaneously.
This time when Wang Huanhuan saw Jiang Chen, she was very warm and friendly, completely different from her attitude last time. Although Jiang Chen found her change in demeanor puzzling, he didn't think too much about it. He assumed that Teacher Gong must have said something nice about him in front of her, which was why her attitude had improved.
The dishes were served, and naturally, Jiang Chen first toasted Teacher Gong, then Wang Huanhuan. After a few drinks, Jiang Chen began to voice his doubts.
"Teacher Gong, you invited me here tonight for a drink; is there something going on?"
"I don't have anything in particular, but your sister Wang insisted that I invite you. She said there's something important to discuss with you!"
"Oh, Sister Wang has something for me?" Jiang Chen looked at Wang Huanhuan, feeling even more puzzled.
Wang Huanhuan nodded, "Yes, Jiang Chen. It's mainly about my father's company; we need your help!"
"Your father's company? May I ask who your father is?"
"Wang Zuofu!"
Oh, so it's him! Jiang Chen finally understood why Wang Huanhuan had been hostile towards him last time; now that she needed his help, she was being friendly.
Damn it, in front of Teacher Gong, Jiang Chen could only agree. "Since President Wang is your father, I'll do my best to help with whatever you need."
Wang Huanhuan smiled and raised her glass to Jiang Chen. "Jiang Chen, let me toast you with this drink as a sign of gratitude! I'll have my father contact you tomorrow!"
"Alright." Jiang Chen clinked glasses with her.
Teacher Gong then also toasted Jiang Chen as a gesture of thanks! He knew that Jiang Chen was agreeing out of respect for him; otherwise, he wouldn't have obliged.
The next morning, Jiang Chen received a call from Wang Zuofu.
After lunch, it was still Jiang Chen who picked up the tab.
"Director Jiang, the clothing market in Shihu City, Minan Province still needs your Dongsheng Group to step in. Can you see if you can help us out?"
"No problem. Since President Wang has asked, how can I just stand by? Just send the clothes your company acquired to us, and we'll ship them together with our own!"
"Great! Thank you, Director Jiang! I'll treat you to dinner tonight!"
That evening, Wang Zuofu invited Jiang Chen to dinner at a regular restaurant to show his appreciation for letting him off the hook. Jiang Chen wanted to learn more about the situation from Wang Zuofu.
In a small private room, it was just Wang Zuofu and Jiang Chen.
"Director Jiang, let me toast you first. Thank you for agreeing to collaborate with me this time!"
"President Wang, no need to be polite. You know I'm doing this for someone else's sake! To be honest, the two things President Wang did earlier were quite underhanded; based on my character, I wouldn't want to cooperate with you again!" After clinking glasses with him, Jiang Chen replied slowly.
Wang Zuofu smiled awkwardly. "Director Jiang, it's a misunderstanding! Since my daughter Huan Huan is dating your teacher Gong Shengli now, once they get married in the future, our relationship will be even closer! So we should strengthen our cooperation moving forward!"
"I'm not opposed to cooperation. However, I've heard that the previous two issues—delayed payments and resisting purchases—were led by you. Now I hope you can take the lead in telling other company owners that I, Jiang Chen, won't hold past grievances against them and that they are welcome to come find me if they wish to cooperate in the future!"
"Director Jiang, your generosity is truly a blessing for us several clothing trading companies! But to be honest, while I did make an appearance in those two matters, the real person in charge was not me!"
"Then who was it?" Jiang Chen asked sharply.
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