Director Chen stroked his chin and said, "Increasing the market share by 30%, isn't that a bit exaggerated?"
"Is that so? I don't think so!" Sun Xiaofei calmly said, "Director Chen, you should know how profitable the cosmetics industry is! There is still double the market that hasn't been tapped, and a large part of what restricts these potential markets is the cost and raw materials! And our Chaoyang Group can reduce your costs, which is a huge advantage. I think there's no need for me to elaborate, right?" ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NovᴇlFɪre.ɴet
Director Chen laughed heartily, "Of course, I have great confidence in Chaoyang Group's technology! Otherwise, we wouldn't be cooperating with Chaoyang Group, would we?"
Sun Xiaofei smiled faintly, "What is your second request, Director Chen?"
Director Chen chuckled, "This second request is quite simple for Miss Sun! I wonder if I might have the pleasure of having lunch with Miss Sun?"
Sun Xiaofei frowned slightly, deeply disliking Director Chen's request, "I'm sorry, Director Chen, but I'm afraid that..."
"Miss Sun, don't be so quick to refuse!" Director Chen said with a laugh, "I'm also asking on someone else's behalf! If Miss Sun insists on refusing, then our cooperation can only..."
Sun Xiaofei's face showed a flash of anger, "Director Chen, what do you mean by that? Are you saying that if I don't go to dinner, our cooperation can't proceed?"
Director Chen spoke with a deep meaning, "Not exactly, but we will need to consider some of the terms in detail, and I'm afraid the signing might be delayed!"
Shameless! Sun Xiaofei glared at Director Chen, feeling somewhat somber.
Ou Ting is a Huaxia brand, and though not a super-brand internationally, it is still quite well-known as a first-tier brand! Additionally, as this is the first company that the International Markets Department is contacting, it's critically important for both the department and for Chaoyang Group!
Although Sun Xiaofei didn't believe that not attending the meal would really cause a delay in signing, one never knows. She felt guilty towards Yun Hanrui, so she resolved to make the International Markets Department a pillar of Chaoyang Group, ensuring this first deal opened successfully to silence the doubters!
"Since that's the case, I will respectfully comply," Sun Xiaofei sighed and said.
Director Chen chuckled, "Don't worry, I am also entrusted by others, Miss Sun, please."
Saying this, Director Chen stood up and led Sun Xiaofei to the banquet hall on the third floor.
Tianyi, following behind Sun Xiaofei, was stopped by Director Chen, "Sorry, this is our distinguished guest reception for Miss Sun. Please take a break on the side."
Tianyi frowned and looked toward Sun Xiaofei.
Sun Xiaofei nodded gently, "Just do as Director Chen says, don't worry about me here."
Tianyi nodded, "Don't forget that President Yun wants to hold a mid-level leadership meeting at noon."
Sun Xiaofei paused. When did President Yun say he wanted to have a mid-level leadership meeting? But seeing Tianyi's meaningful glance, a touch of emotion stirred in her heart.
Though Tianyi may be a bit talkative, he was quite sharp-minded at critical times.
"Yes, I haven't forgotten. It's now ten o'clock, and we should definitely be able to get back by twelve, right, Director Chen?" Sun Xiaofei said with a smile.
Director Chen's expression looked somewhat displeased. Glancing at Sun Xiaofei's smiling face, he forced a laugh and said, "Of course, it's just a meal, it'll be over quickly!"
As they spoke, the two walked into the banquet hall. Feng Tianyi frowned, then turned and went downstairs. Reaching a deserted corner, his body swayed and his figure swiftly climbed out of the restroom window like a gecko, quickly hiding underneath the banquet hall's window.
"Miss Sun, long time no see!" As they entered the banquet hall, a young man saw Sun Xiaofei, his eyes lit up, and he stood up with a beaming smile.
Sun Xiaofei gazed at the unfamiliar young man and frowned, "May I ask who you are...?"
Director Chen came over, still smiling, and said, "Let me introduce him. This is the young master of our Ou Ting, Bai Jinping."
Moving her thoughts quickly, Sun Xiaofei knew that Ou Ting was a business under the Southwest Bai Family. She was aware of this, but she hadn't expected that the Bai Family's young master would actually come to Yanjing!
"So, it's Young Master Bai, I've long admired you!" Sun Xiaofei politely shook hands with Bai Jinping.
However, Sun Xiaofei then noticed that Bai Jinping was holding onto her hand and not letting go. She tried to pull away several times but without success.
"Young Master Bai, you're hurting my hand!" Sun Xiaofei said coldly, glancing at Bai Jinping.
Bai Jinping seemed to snap out of it and smiled, "I apologize, I was just stunned by Miss Sun's beauty for a moment there. Please have a seat!"
Sun Xiaofei noticed a gleam of lust in Bai Jinping's eyes. She wanted to throw his hand away and leave, but for the sake of the collaboration, she gritted her teeth and sat down next to him.
Director Chen signaled the waiters to serve the dishes, while Bai Jinping kept his eyes on Sun Xiaofei and said with a smile, "Miss Sun might not have a deep impression of me. Last year, I represented Ou Ting at the Entrepreneurs' Annual Conference. I saw Miss Sun there, and I was attracted by your beauty from the moment I laid eyes on you.
I didn't expect that, after a year, we would have the fate to meet again. It truly seems destined by the heavens!"
Sun Xiaofei frowned. She had attended last year's Entrepreneurs' Annual Conference with President Yun, but she had no recollection of this young master Bai.
"Young Master Bai speaks too highly!" Sun Xiaofei said indifferently, "I, Sun Xiaofei, am just an ordinary girl. Compared to our president, I am like an ugly duckling!"
Bai Jinping smiled lightly, "Miss Sun is being too modest. President Yun is indeed naturally beautiful, with a fairy-like quality, but in my eyes, Miss Sun is even more enchanting."
Sun Xiaofei subtly moved a bit farther from Bai Jinping, "Young Master Bai flatters me too much!"
Young Master Bai noticed Sun Xiaofei's movement but didn't mind, "Come, Miss Sun, this is pure Australian lobster, specially air-freighted from Australia just for you. Try it!"
As he spoke, Bai Jinping also poured Sun Xiaofei a glass of wine, "This is Lafite from '82, air-freighted from my family's wine cellar. It is certainly not comparable to those counterfeit ones on the market."
Sun Xiaofei did not drink the wine or eat the dishes, but looked seriously at Bai Jinping and said, "Young Master Bai, I am just an ordinary employee of Chaoyang Group. With such generous hospitality from you, I truly feel unworthy. If you have any requests, please state them outright, otherwise I will not be eating this meal!"