377: 348 All’s fair in war 377: 348 All’s fair in war And ng Jiye was undoubtedly the epito of “external family power.”
Everyone has seen historical strategic dramas, where even if the identities and attributes of the parties cannot be said to be completely opposed, at least they definitely do not belong to the sa camp.
Even if they could maintain a superficial harmony, in secret they surely disliked each other.
ng Jiye, who had always regarded Jin Hai as his own enterprise, saw Ouyang Cheng publicly refute him on such an important occasion and instantly beca livid with rage.
The chairman is my brother-in-law.
The second largest shareholder is my nephew.
The third largest shareholder is my own sister.
You’re just an employee, what gives you the right to argue with ?
“Is there still a need to fight?
The chairman has said that the competition for this military project is unprecedented, and there is even the presence of a power like Jiuding Group.
Director Ouyang, are you only focusing on overseas tangible assets and completely ignorant of the dostic situation?”
ng Jiye sneered coldly.
“No worries, if Director Ouyang isn’t well-inford, I have information on Jiuding Group right here that I can show you.”
As he spoke, ng Jiye attempted to toss a docunt in front of him over, but it was decisively rejected by the other party.
“No need.”
Ouyang Cheng, who was about the sa age as ng Jiye, looked around at the other directors.
“Jin Hai has achieved what it has today by facing difficulties and cutting through thorns.
If we admit defeat just because the opponent is strong, such a business will never be able to progress again.
Everyone understands the principle of rowing upstream.
We can give up this ti, but what about next ti?
Surely we cannot always be snatching rice bowls from enterprises weaker than us?”
“Falling behind ans getting beaten up, big fish eat small fish, and small fish eat shrimps—that’s just the law of the market.
Director Ouyang, doing business is about weighing pros and cons, not about excessively advocating so-called heroism!”
One has to admit.
ng Jiye’s words, though not very pleasant, actually made quite a bit of sense.
Both held their own views and argued without yielding, as if neither was wrong.
“What about the rest of you?”
Shi Zhenhua looked towards the others.
But no one chid in.
Which one of those present wasn’t a scheming fox?
At this mont, whatever they said would undoubtedly offend one side or the other, and without having a clear grasp of Shi Zhenhua’s thoughts, who would be rash enough to express an opinion?
“Qian Qian, since you’re involved in this project, what do you think?”
Shi Qianxi, who was originally enjoying the show, was startled when she saw her father looking at her.
She panicked internally, wanting to say she was just a bystander, but she dared not.
However spoiled she might be, she wouldn’t act recklessly on such an occasion.
All eyes focused on her for a mont.
Playing dumb definitely wouldn’t get her off the hook.
“Uncle isn’t wrong, the key to doing business is whether the input and return are proportional.”
Upon hearing this, ng Jiye’s face lit up with joy.
Indeed.
Family is still family after all.
No matter how great your contribution is, what do you have to compete with ?
But before he could revel in his delight, Shi Qianxi changed tack.
“However, since we have already been preparing for so long, just giving up doesn’t seem right either…”
Shi Zhenhua’s face was as inscrutable as an ancient well, showing neither joy nor anger, as his fingers lightly tapped the tabletop.
“Are you suggesting that we should continue to compete?”
“Initially, we didn’t have full confidence in this project, and we were prepared for the possibility of failure, so no matter who our competitor is, it doesn’t really have a great impact on us.
What we need to show is the sense of responsibility and dedication a national enterprise is willing to contribute to the country.
Winning or losing isn’t crucial.”
At first, Shi Qianxi’s tone was a bit unnatural, but as she spoke, she beca more at ease.
“On the contrary, I think if our competitor is Jiuding, winning would naturally be great, but even if we lose, it would still be an honorable defeat.”
The conference room quieted down.
Everyone seed contemplative.
Ouyang Cheng’s expression softened.
He had been worried about Shi Qianxi, who currently seed to be the only choice for the group’s successor.
However, he now realized that he might have been sowhat prejudiced.
Until the eting was adjourned.
Shi Zhenhua had not formally expressed his stance.
He kept Shi Qianxi back alone,
“Dad, was there sothing wrong with what I just said?”
Shi Qianxi was apprehensive.
This was also her first ti speaking up at such an important eting.
“No, you spoke very well.”
Rarely, Shi Zhenhua offered full affirmation.
Shi Qianxi’s heart suddenly relaxed.
Could this be the first ti Dad has ever praised her?
Even though she was laid-back and didn’t fancy the business affairs much, who doesn’t yearn for their parent’s acknowledgnt?
“Dad, so you also want to continue competing for this project?”
In the spacious conference room with just the father and daughter left, there was no need for pretenses.
“Dad is also in a dilemma right now,”
Shi Zhenhua said softly.
A hint of confusion, sothing Shi Qianxi had never seen before, spilled from his expression.
“Dad, what’s wrong?”
She couldn’t help but ask.
Shi Zhenhua looked at his daughter.
Wealth and power, overturning heavens and earth, so what?
It seed he couldn’t find a second person to confide in.
“At the entrepreneurs’ summit a few days ago, Lan Peizhi talked to .
Although she didn’t say it explicitly, her words suggested that she wanted to give up on this project.”
Shi Qianxi was utterly puzzled.
“What does it have to do with her?”
“Nothing.”
Shi Zhenhua said, “Her starting point is probably just a kind-hearted reminder.”
Shi Qianxi still furrowed her brows in confusion.
“Ye Tingxuan detaining Pei Yunxi, what do you think is the reason?”
“Isn’t it just lust?”
Shi Qianxi blurted out without a second thought, “n are all the sa, seeing sothing nice, they want to make it theirs.”
Shi Zhenhua gently shook his head.
“Others may be so, but Ye Tingxuan is not that kind of person.”
Shi Qianxi was baffled, “Then what is it for?”
“Pointing at mulberry while cursing the locust, he was targeting , but Jiang Chen inadvertently ssed it up.”
Shi Qianxi was even more baffled.
“Dad, what do you an by that?
We have no connection with him at all.”
Shi Zhenhua smiled faintly.
“Who says you can only have grievances with those you have dealings with?
Often, you don’t realize which people you have offended with a single action.”
“Dad, I don’t understand.”
In front of her own father, there was no need to cover anything up.
“If I’m not mistaken, Ye Tingxuan’s goal is also to get his hands on this military project.”
Shi Qianxi’s brows knotted.
Shi Zhenhua continued, “Although Jiuding does not belong to the Yes, the two families have a significant connection.”
Shi Qianxi, sensing the implications, couldn’t help but be enraged.
“Dad, that’s too despicable of them, isn’t it?
They resort to such lowly tactics in normal business competition!”
“All’s fair in war.”
Shi Zhenhua seed unfazed.
“And it’s probably not Jiuding that instigated it, it should be just that whimsical Young Master Ye acting on his own, just like you.”
Shi Qianxi felt a little embarrassed.
“Dad, why are you bringing up?”
Shi Zhenhua smiled and settled into silence.
Shi Qianxi finally realized that many things were far more complicated than what she saw.
“…Dad, are we still doing this project?”
Shi Zhenhua did not express an opinion.
“Responsibility, sense of mission, naivety!”
Returning to his own office, ng Jiye’s face was sullen as he slumped heavily into his chair.
He really didn’t care about the final decision, what infuriated him was that his niece actually sided with an outsider rather than helping her own uncle.
“Knock, knock, knock…”
There was a knock at the door.
“Who is it?!”
“Director ng, it’s , Qiu Zhaobin.”
Qiu Zhaobin, a manager from the marketing departnt, was by rank not likely to co into contact with soone as high up as a group director, but he was quite the smooth operator.
He had made a good impression during a business reception, thus establishing a decent private relationship with ng Jiye.
That’s right.
It was also him who took Chen Zhou to the Peninsula Izakaya for drinks.
Hearing that it was him, ng Jiye suppressed his negative emotions and called him in.
Qiu Zhaobin pushed the door and entered.
“What’s up?”
“Director ng, that shop inford that they have new items and specifically asked if you would have ti to co and appraise them,” Qiu Zhaobin said.
ng Jiye’s irritation eased at the thought, his heart heating up with the anticipation of that unique culinary culture.
He hesitated for a mont.
“Director ng, these are specially trained from a young age, just ca of age and this is their first display,” Qiu Zhaobin continued.
ng Jiye’s hesitation disappeared, his deanor turning serious.
“Since they are so enthusiastic, we shouldn’t disappoint their kindness.
I’ll check my schedule.”
“Yes, Director ng.”
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