The manager also sensed sothing was amiss; this decision was unreasonably absurd, and his expression was quite awkward.
"Yes, Miss Yang, adding the original one million, that’s five million. If we are to cooperate, the pit slot fee will be five million each year," the manager nodded as he spoke.
"This is too much! What do you take our scenic area for?" Yang Ruoxi was enraged.
The manager’s expression was very awkward because the decision wasn’t his to make.
The originally agreed price had suddenly increased so much today, he was truly embarrassed.
"Miss Yang, this is a decision from headquarters. I have no choice; these are just the rules now," the manager said.
"But this rule is ridiculous; where do you find a contract that quadruples overnight? You lack sincerity!" Yang Ruoxi was very angry, lashing out at the manager.
Knowing he was in the wrong, the manager didn’t know how to respond for a mont.
He just silently bowed his head without speaking.
Seeing this scene, Chen Yang was also very angry inside, but he remained calm.
He knew losing his temper wouldn’t help, as cooperation is about mutual consent, and the other side had set this price.
No matter how he lost his temper, it would be useless as the decision was in their hands.
"Manager, is soone in your company deliberately targeting our scenic area? The pit slot fee suddenly increased fourfold overnight. It definitely isn’t just a simple reform," Chen Yang said, looking severely at the manager.
To Chen Yang, this incident was definitely not so-called reform; there was surely soone scheming behind the scenes, otherwise, it wouldn’t be like this.
"Boss Chen, you misunderstand, this is indeed our company’s reform. The docunts issued by our company this morning were exactly like this. I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you," the manager insisted.
Chen Yang laughed upon hearing this.
But since things had reached this point, there was nothing more worth arguing about.
"Fine, let’s just call it reform. Let’s get back to the topic of cooperation. Our scenic area can at most collaborate based on the previously agreed one million. Can you give a straightforward answer if that works? If not, there’s no need to waste each other’s ti."
Chen Yang lost patience. Although cooperating with Xieyou Company had its advantages, it wasn’t to the point of necessity.
The way they were doing things now really made the cooperation aningless.
"Boss Chen, then I can only apologize; the five million pit slot fee is an order from above, and I have no way to change it," the manager said without a second thought.
"Alright, since that’s the case, there’s nothing more to discuss," Chen Yang stood up without hesitation, looking at Yang Ruoxi, "Ruoxi, let’s go."
"Okay!"
Yang Ruoxi was still full of anger; she was really upset with Xieyou’s actions.
"Your company doing things this way will go bankrupt sooner or later, just wait and see."
Not able to suppress her anger, Yang Ruoxi spat at the manager before leaving with Chen Yang.
After saying that, she took Chen Yang’s hand and left the office.
The two decisively left Xieyou Company and returned to their car.
"I’m really pissed off; this company has no business principles. The price quadruples overnight; it’s outright robbery," Yang Ruoxi was still fuming when they got back in the car, dwelling on what had just happened.
Chen Yang was also very angry earlier, but he took things more lightly.
There was no need to upset oneself over such matters.
After all, it’s a collaboration between two parties; if an agreent can’t be reached, they can just abandon it.
It’s not like they have to cooperate with Xieyou Company; he doesn’t believe Liuhua Village can’t survive without Xieyou’s resources.
"Ruoxi, don’t be upset. I don’t think this company lacks business principles. It’s very likely soone is sabotaging us," Chen Yang thought for a mont and comforted her.
"Sabotaging? What do you an?"
Yang Ruoxi was intrigued by Chen Yang’s words and looked at him imdiately.
"This is just my guess; I don’t have evidence," Chen Yang said as he started the car.
"Your guesses are usually accurate. Who do you think it is?"
Yang Ruoxi fixed her gaze on Chen Yang, asking curiously.
Yang Ruoxi wasn’t considered an outsider, so Chen Yang naturally shared his thoughts with her.
"I estimate it could be either the Gu Family or the Murong Family, because only these two have the power to influence a company like Xieyou," Chen Yang voiced his suspicion. After thinking for a bit, Yang Ruoxi nodded, "Indeed, if you think about it, if no one were interfering, a company like Xieyou would definitely want to cooperate with us, so they wouldn’t propose a pit slot fee of five million."
"That’s right, I feel the sa way, but without concrete evidence, it’s not a big deal. If we can’t reach an agreent, we just won’t cooperate. Our village doesn’t desperately need their resources," Chen Yang nodded with a smile and then stopped talking.
Since they couldn’t co to terms on cooperating, there was no point in staying in Hongcheng any longer.
Chen Yang drove through the city and onto the highway, beginning their journey back.
On the way back, usually lively, Yang Ruoxi was silent the whole ti, absorbed in her phone.
About half an hour later, Chen Yang couldn’t help but ask, "Ruoxi, what are you looking at so intently?"
Upon hearing Chen Yang’s voice, Yang Ruoxi glanced at him, "I’m looking up information, seeing if there’s any connection between Xieyou Group and the Murong or Gu Families."
Chen Yang heard this and smiled, thinking she sure is persistent.
As for this matter, Chen Yang wasn’t concerned anymore; regardless of their associations, given Xieyou Group’s current attitude, he wouldn’t choose to cooperate with them even if an opportunity arose.
As a result, he didn’t care much anymore.
"So, have you found anything yet?"
Chen Yang asked with a smile.
"Not yet, but I’m still looking," Yang Ruoxi replied.
"Alright, carry on," Chen Yang nodded and continued driving, focusing on the road ahead.
They had left after ten in the morning and by midday, around twelve, they’d only covered half the distance.
Originally, they planned to sign the contract, have lunch in Hongcheng, and then return. So, they hadn’t eaten much in the morning.
By noon, their stomachs were audibly protesting with hunger.
So, Chen Yang decided to stop at a highway service area for a short break and lunch before continuing.
Naturally, Yang Ruoxi agreed; she was quite hungry and didn’t want to endure several more hours until they got ho to eat.
"Chen Yang, look over there; it looks really good. Let’s try it?"
As soon as Yang Ruoxi got out of the car, she pointed to a restaurant in the service area and said.
Chen Yang looked in the direction she indicated and found that the promotional pictures indeed looked appetizing.
"Okay, let’s go,"
Chen Yang nodded and led Yang Ruoxi towards the restaurant.
This service area, one of the largest on the nearby highway, had many people stopping for a break.
It felt like a small marketplace.
However, since they were all travelers, the environnt was relatively quiet.
And the restaurant Yang Ruoxi chose was the most upscale in the entire service area, so it was much quieter than the others.
They could have a proper rest there.
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