Double evil in the business district

Chapter 319: The first encounter of thorns in the cooperation: Xiao Yue's challenge begins

The lights in the conference room slowly lit up, and soft light sprinkled on the long table, reflecting the expressions of everyone present.

Xiao Yue led the team into the conference room. Her steps were firm and steady, and her eyes were shining with determination.

The team members behind her seemed a little nervous. Technician Liu frowned, Public Relations Officer Zhou's eyes flashed with alertness, and Secretary Wu silently sorted out the documents in his hands to make sure everything was ready.

On the sofa opposite, John, the representative of a high-end technology company, had already taken his seat.

He was wearing a well-tailored suit, his hair was neatly combed, and he had a confident smile on his face.

Tom stood beside John, with a sly look in his eyes, as if he was waiting for the opportunity to intervene and disrupt the situation.

Xiao Yue walked straight to the main seat at the long table. After sitting down, she glanced at each team member, giving them silent encouragement.

Then, she turned to John, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and said politely: "Hello, Mr. John. I am Xiao Yue from Xiao Enterprise. I am honored to discuss cooperation with your company today."

John: Our cooperation this time is very important, so I must put forward some necessary conditions. I hope you can understand.

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As he spoke, John pushed a document in front of Xiao Yue.

Xiao Yue took the document and quickly glanced through it. A hint of surprise flashed across his brows, but he quickly regained his composure.

The document listed extremely harsh conditions, not only requiring Xiao's Enterprise to provide a large amount of financial support, but also stipulating many clauses that were unfavorable to Xiao's Enterprise.

Xiao Yue looked up at John, her tone calm and firm, "Mr. John, these conditions are indeed very harsh. We understand that the research and development of high-end technology requires a huge investment of resources, but these terms are too unfavorable for us. If we accept them, it will not only weaken the market competitiveness of Xiao Enterprises, but may also affect our long-term development."

John smiled slightly, his eyes tinged with provocation. "Ms. Xiao Yue, business cooperation is inherently a game. We put forward these conditions to ensure our interests. If you cannot accept them, we have other options for cooperation."

Xiao Yue smiled slightly and responded, "Mr. John, we understand your company's position, but cooperation should be a win-win situation. If both of us can benefit from the cooperation, it will be the best outcome for both parties. Therefore, I hope to discuss further with you to find a more reasonable cooperation plan."

There was a flash of displeasure in John's eyes. He didn't expect Xiao Yue to refute so calmly.

A trace of anger rose in his heart, but he had to admit that Xiao Yue's words were indeed reasonable and well-founded.

At this moment, Tom suddenly interrupted, "Ms. Xiao Yue, don't you think these conditions are the best? Other companies are willing to accept these conditions. If you miss this opportunity, you may regret it."

The determination in Xiao Yue's eyes remained unwavering. She smiled faintly and said calmly, "Thank you for your reminder, Mr. Tom. But we at Xiao Enterprises never give up easily. I believe that as long as both sides sincerely cooperate, we will be able to find a mutually beneficial and win-win solution."

After saying that, Xiao Yue turned his gaze to John again, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

She knew that the negotiation had just begun, and she was fully prepared to meet the challenge.

Xiao Yue handed John a carefully prepared plan, which detailed her suggestions for adjusting the terms of cooperation.

She spoke calmly and clearly, explaining, "Mr. John, our proposal not only protects your company's interests, but also fully considers the actual situation of Xiao Enterprise. We are willing to make concessions on capital investment, but hope to gain your support in technology sharing and market promotion to ensure a long-term win-win situation for both parties."

John took the plan and read it carefully, his brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed.

He had to admit that the plan proposed by Xiao Yue was not a complete compromise, but rather a balance between the interests of both parties based on adherence to principles.

He raised his head, and the contempt in his eyes faded slightly, replaced by a scrutiny. "Ms. Xiao, your proposal is indeed interesting, but I need time to further evaluate it."

Xiao Yue smiled slightly, "Of course, we respect your decision." She turned to look at her team. Technician Liu's frown relaxed slightly, and Public Relations Officer Zhou's eyes showed a sense of relief. Secretary Wu gave Xiao Yue an approving look, as if he was very satisfied with her performance.

At this moment, the door of the conference room was pushed open with a loud "bang".

Tom walked in with a smug look on his face, holding a document in his hand. He said in a frivolous tone, "Everyone, I have a more attractive cooperation proposal here. Perhaps you should take a look at it."

Xiao Yue's eyes instantly turned cold. She looked at Tom, her tone calm but with a hint of pressure, "Mr. Tom, this is the place where Xiao Enterprises and a high-end technology company are negotiating cooperation. Your behavior seems inappropriate, right?"

Tom shrugged nonchalantly and said, "Business competition depends on one's ability. I just want to provide Mr. John with more options." As he said that, he handed the document in his hand to John.

John took the document, flipped through a few pages, and frowned.

Xiao Yue noticed the change in John's expression and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Xiao Yue spoke calmly, a hint of sarcasm in her tone, "Mr. Tom, your plan may seem promising, but it has many flaws. For example, the technical support you promised simply cannot meet the needs of our Xiao Group. And your so-called marketing plan also lacks sufficient practicality."

Xiao Yue pointed out a series of problems in Tom's plan, and every word and sentence hit the point.

After Tom was exposed by Xiao Yue, his face turned red and white, and beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead. His originally smug expression instantly turned into an embarrassed one.

The atmosphere in the conference room instantly froze, and everyone looked at Tom with a hint of ridicule and disdain in their eyes.

Tom opened his mouth, but found that he could not refute at all, so he could only stand there awkwardly.

Xiao Yue turned her gaze to John again. Her eyes were firm and confident, with a hint of challenge. "Mr. John, do you have a better choice now?"

John did not answer immediately, but looked at Xiao Yue with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

The air in the conference room seemed to freeze. Only John could be heard speaking slowly, "Ms. Xiao..."

In the conference room, the atmosphere was so stagnant that it seemed as if the air had frozen.

Shen Ting always sat in the corner, but his eyes never left Xiao Yue.

He saw that her eyes remained clear and firm in the face of John's provocation, like plum blossoms standing proudly in the cold winter, and a warm current surged in his heart.

Occasionally, he would give her an encouraging look with a faint smile in it, as warm as the spring breeze.

When Xiao Yue received Shen Ting's gaze, it seemed as if a powerful force was injected into his heart, and he faced the challenge before him more firmly.

Xiao Yue ignored Tom's embarrassment. Her gaze fell on John again, and a confident smile appeared on her lips. "Mr. John, perhaps we should abandon the inherent model of traditional business cooperation and try a completely new concept." She paused, giving John some time to think, and then slowly said, "My suggestion is that we share resources and share risks."

After hearing this, John and Tom were stunned. Sharing resources and sharing risks?

This model was unheard of for them and completely broke their previous business negotiation practices.

The contempt on John's face gradually faded, replaced by a hint of doubt and curiosity.

Tom was completely shocked by Xiao Yue's words and was speechless. He felt like he was hit on the beach by a huge wave and had completely lost his direction.

"Miss Xiao, what do you mean?" John's voice was filled with inquiry.

Xiao Yue didn't answer directly. Instead, she stood up and walked to the whiteboard next to the conference table. She picked up a pen and drew a simple model on the whiteboard, explaining in detail her new cooperation concept. "We are not just partners, but a community of interests. We share technology, markets, and human resources, and we also bear the risks of R&D together. Only in this way can we remain invincible in this highly competitive market."

John frowned as he looked at the model on the whiteboard. He had never thought that business cooperation could be done in this way.

Sharing resources and sharing risks will undoubtedly make the interests of both parties more closely linked, but it also means greater risks.

Tom recovered from his initial shock and sneered, "Ms. Xiao, your ideas are indeed wild and unrealistic, but business cooperation is not a game of house. Your ideas are totally unrealistic."

Xiao Yue turned around, a hint of sarcasm in his eyes. "Mr. Tom, you only see the risks, not the opportunities. The truly successful ones dare to break the rules and stand out in the market. Those who only know how to follow the old ways are destined to be eliminated by the times."

Tom's face turned pale in an instant. He wanted to refute, but found that he could not find any reason at all. He could only glare at Xiao Yue angrily.

John's eyes flickered back and forth between Xiao Yue and Tom. Finally, he took a deep breath and looked at Xiao Yue. "Ms. Xiao, your new plan is indeed very interesting, but I also need some time to think it over carefully."

Xiao Yue smiled slightly, expressing her understanding. "Of course, we respect your decision."

John stood up and prepared to leave the meeting room.

Tom followed closely behind. When he passed by Xiao Yue, he gave her a vicious look.

Xiao Yue looked at Tom's departing back, and she had a premonition that what was going to happen next might not be as simple as she had imagined.

She knew that she needed to be more careful in order to face the challenges ahead.

"Ms. Xiao," Shen Ting's voice sounded behind her, "You did a great job."

Xiao Yue turned around and saw Shen Ting walking towards her with a faint smile on his face and his eyes full of admiration.

"Thank you," Xiao Yue said softly, feeling an inexplicable warmth in her heart.

Outside the meeting room, Tom's voice came with a hint of coldness, "Hmph, we'll see..."