"Ah, I told you, it has come to this critical point." The youngest old man became anxious, slamming the table as he stood up to hurry and explain, "Mr. Yan, actually, we didn’t intend to hike up the prices, but we were coerced by your mother-in-law’s family. Mrs. Shi threatened us, saying if we didn’t oppose you, she would unite with other suppliers to ostracize us and leave us with no ground to stand on. We had no choice but to do as we did."
"Ah, it’s really sinful."
The other three nodded in agreement.
However, just now Shi Lan noticed how vociferously those people had badmouthed Mr. Yan, looking almost like sworn enemies. Now, they were shifting all the blame onto that woman, did they really consider themselves as pure as the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus?
Yan Shixiu and Shi Lan exchanged a look.
Shi Lan smiled and continued, "Even so, it was your choice to forsake the partnership with Shuangshi. Since that’s the case, you should make way for others. Mr. Yan, you should choose me instead, and we can talk about the price again."
"Mr. Yan, don’t... Look, we’ve been cooperating for so many years, and our partnership model is already well-established. Switching to another company now just doesn’t seem right. Whatever price she asks, you give us that price."
"Not... hiking up the price anymore?" Yan Shixiu chuckled lightly.
"No more, we were really cornered."
Yan Shixiu exchanged another look with the young lady, then said to the men, "In that case, the previous favors will be canceled, and we’ll establish a new contract based on market rates. Most importantly, during the period of collaboration, if there’s a breach of contract, you’ll pay ten times the penalty. If you have any objections, I can also discuss it with that lady."
The men exchanged looks, clenched their teeth, and finally slammed the table in agreement: "We agree, let’s redraft the contract now."
They intended to increase the price but ended up with a net loss instead.
Of course, both spouses knew in their hearts that these men had come specifically to irritate them. Whatever they lost now, Mrs. Shi would certainly compensate them later.
If that’s the case, then forget about any favors. Don’t expect other privileges either, and there certainly won’t be any opportunity to cause trouble in the future.
Mrs. Shi actually gave him an opportunity to deal with this group of suppliers.
Yan Shixiu didn’t necessarily need to continue using their materials, but since it was a transition period, there was no need to pay a hefty penalty because of a few villains.
Once Shuangshi’s research and development was complete and could replace purchases independently, those people would finally understand what they were set to lose.
The meeting didn’t last long; Shi Lan had left halfway to go to Yan Shixiu’s office.
After Mr. Yan concluded the meeting, Shi Lan looked at him and said, "You were still lenient with them, Mr. Yan."
"If I pushed too hard, what if someone’s young son jumped off a building? Wouldn’t that be on me?" Yan Shixiu said as he sat down beside Shi Lan.
Hearing this, Shi Lan chuckled and asked, "You heard about that?"
"Dealing with such villains, we play our angels, hiding the pain invisibly."
This was typical of a Scorpio holding a grudge.
Quite different from Miss Shi, who preferred immediate gratification.
Still, those men wouldn’t have an easy time from now on.
"With this group settled, leave the person behind them to me," Yan Shixiu said, looking at Shi Lan with a somewhat reluctant sigh.
"If there’s anyone in this world who can suppress her, who can make her utterly convinced, don’t doubt, it can only be me."