In the car.
Li Dong was no longer as lively as before, nor was he as cheerful as before.
Staring out the window for a while, Li Dong mumbled, "I want too much, but I can't get it all."
Tan Yong, who was driving, did not say a word, as if he did not hear it at all.
As for Li Dong, after saying that, he seemed to have fallen asleep. There was no more sound.
…
At night.
In the restaurant.
Looking at Qin Yuhan's wavy hair, Li Dong could not help but take a few more glances.
After a few glances, Li Dong lowered his head and began to cut his steak. When he was done, he looked up again …
After a few times, Qin Yuhan blushed and said, "What are you looking at? I just changed my hairstyle. Don't you recognize me?"
"No, no, it's not bad. You look good. It's just that …"
As Li Dong spoke, he scratched his head and said, "It's just that you've suddenly become a different person. It feels a little weird and I can't get used to it. I'll be fine after a few more glances. You look more confident and mature than before."
When Qin Yuhan heard that, she said uneasily, "Is that good or bad?"
"I can't say. Anyway, no matter how you change, in my eyes, you're still you. You're pretty good."
"Morals!"
Qin Yuhan laughed, then could not help but grumble, "To think that Fangfang said it as if it was real. She looks so much better than before. Even I believe it myself."
"Pfft …"
Li Dong could not hold back his laughter. He hurriedly wiped his mouth and said, "She's beautiful, but you're born beautiful. It's just not obvious. "If it were Qi Fangfang, she would look like a different person with some makeup. This is a problem of foundation. "Her foundation isn't good, so of course she needs these external things. You don't need them."
Qin Yuhan burst into laughter and said, "Don't talk nonsense. Fangfang is not like what you said. In school, she was the campus belle."
"Campus belle is not worth much these days. Qi Fangfang's conduct …"
Li Dong stopped talking. It was quite embarrassing to gossip about a woman behind her back.
Qi Fangfang was not as bad as he said. Li Dong was just making a joke. If he really said it, he would be deliberately hurting her.
Instead of continuing this topic, Li Dong asked, "Is the store in Shanghai ready?"
"Not yet. We have to finish the renovation first. It will probably take another month or so."
"Isn't Qi Fangfang helping you? Just leave it to her. Don't get involved in this. Aren't you tired? "
Qin Yuhan laughed and said, "If Fangfang knows, she will strangle you to death …"
Li Dong curled his lips and said, "How dare she! Besides, she's no match for me. At most, I'll upgrade her farm. "
"Don't mention the farm anymore. Fangfang stopped playing it a long time ago. Last time, she said that she suffered a huge loss. She should have asked you to give her some money. This is a sad thing for her. Don't rub salt on the wound."
As they spoke, Qin Yuhan said casually, "Did you go to L'Oréal for an inspection this afternoon?"
"Yes."
"Is it okay?"
"It's pretty good. The environment is beautiful, and the employees are very enthusiastic …"
"That's good. Do you want to acquire L'Oréal?" Qin Yuhan joked.
Li Dong said embarrassedly, "I can't acquire it. Moreover, it's useless even if I acquire it. So far away is not much help. Why waste the money?"
Qin Yuhan sneered and took the initiative to expose him. "Yuan Xue is very arrogant now. When I met her last time, she ignored me when I greeted her. Do you think I offended her?"
"Maybe she didn't hear it."
"Really? Just help her. I don't know anyway. "
Without saying anything more, Qin Yuhan continued, "Did you come to Shanghai this time because Bailian acquired Yonghui? Are you here to inspect the situation?"
When it comes to business, Li Dong did not stutter and nodded. "Most of it is because of this matter. I also understand the actual situation. Also, I am here to see you. It's not easy to establish a foothold in Shanghai, and the competition is too strong. Far away is the best place for you to open your branch. I can still help you. If it's too far away, it will be inconvenient. Also, Faraway Supermarket is popular, and it's better than any random location … "
Qin Yuhan did not refuse. She smiled and nodded. "That's what I plan to do too. The two new stores are not far from Distance Supermarket."
"I know. But I think it's better to open them together. It's more convenient."
Qin Yuhan rolled her eyes and laughed. "Your supermarket is located in a prime location. Why do I need such a good location for a dessert shop? It's fine if it's nearby. Otherwise, I won't be earning enough to pay the rent. Furthermore, you are not in this branch, and I won't keep an eye on you. Do you think I can visit you if we open them together? "
Li Dong smiled. "It's easy for you to visit me. I will wait for you anytime."
"Cut it out." Qin Yuhan rolled her eyes. "I had a meal with Sister Yue a few days ago, and she said you stood her up. What's wrong?"
"Stood her up?"
Li Dong was stunned for a moment. "Let's talk about the wedding. Did you guys have a meal together recently?"
"Yes. It's not convenient for us to attend her wedding. Moreover, Sister Yue said that the guests were from our father's generation, and she was afraid we wouldn't be used to it. But a few days ago, Sister Yue and her husband treated us to a meal. Sister Yue didn't say anything. Her husband joked that you stood them up. They even sent the invitation, but you didn't go. "
Li Dong curled his lips. "I'm not trying to sow discord between you and your sister. Zhou Yue is relatively simple.
Her husband, Wu Qingping, is not a simple person.
How could he not know that I didn't go?
Let bygones be bygones. Why did he have to bring it up? He's so petty.
You know the Zhou family's situation. Zhou Yue's in-laws' situation is similar to the Zhou family. The two families are considered to be connected by marriage.
I'm a businessman. It's not good for me to get involved. I'll avoid it if I can.
Besides, I've already done my part. I even called Zhou Yue to explain. Wu Qingping even learned to make things difficult for me. He might be holding a grudge. "
As Li Dong spoke, Qin Yuhan roughly understood. She nodded. "Don't worry. I know the situation. Sister Yue is Sister Yue. The Zhou family is the Zhou family. Her husband is her husband. I can differentiate them. "
"You don't have to be so serious. You can deal with this matter however you want. It has nothing to do with you. It's mainly on my side. It's fine to interact with Zhou Yue. Avoid the other people in the Zhou family if you can. It'll save you trouble. "
"Okay. I understand."
Qin Yuhan nodded. She thought for a moment and said, "Then I won't go next time when her husband is there. It'll be awkward."
"There's no need to be so cautious. Wu Qingping won't …"
Li Dong wanted to say that Wu Qingping wouldn't scheme against her. But after thinking about it carefully, it was hard to say. Although they had not interacted much with Wu Qingping, Li Dong could see that he was a smiling tiger.
He looked handsome and refreshing, but he was not too narrow-minded.
Besides, he was also a man. Li Dong had no need to persuade Qin Yuhan to interact with him. He nodded. "That's up to you. He might not have time to attend you women's gatherings anyway."
The two of them chatted for more than an hour before the meal ended.
When they returned to the hotel at night, Li Dong did not do much. He chatted with Qin Yuhan and talked about his parents and family's situation until late at night.
When it was late at night, Li Dong could only talk about his shortcomings. He felt a little depressed.
As he expected, he was interrogated by Qin Yuhan for a long time. She only let him go when she found out that it was nothing serious.
When Li Dong began to sleep, he heard Qin Yuhan mumble, "Fox!"
As for who she was talking about, Li Dong did not try to guess. He pretended not to hear it.
…
On the 7th of November, Li Dong began to inspect Far away's business in Shanghai.
Far away's business in Shanghai was not only limited to the supermarket business.
Far away's construction had begun. Logistics and distribution points were still being arranged. In addition, there was a large storage center in the suburbs. There was still quite a lot of business.
Just as Li Dong was inspecting the business.
At the headquarters of Bailian.
Shen Guojun and He Ming were chatting happily. Laughter kept coming from the reception room. It was a happy and harmonious atmosphere.
They chatted from morning to noon. The few of them had a meal together. Shen Guojun then got into his car under He Ming's farewell.
Once in the car, Shen Guojun's face darkened.
When the car arrived at the hotel, Shen Guojun did not go to his room. Instead, he knocked on Ma Yun's door next door.
When the door opened, Shen Guojun shook his head. "Old Ma, I've been tricked by you. I don't know what the new CEO of Bailian is up to. Damn, he's even greedier than Li Dong! Does he really think I'm a fool? Even if Li Dong swallows me, the money is still money. Even if I quit, I can be a rich man. But this He Ming really thinks I'm an idiot … "
Ma Yun frowned. "What's wrong?"
Shen Guojun sat down on the sofa and said speechlessly, "He Ming sure is daring. He wants me to fight with Li Dong in Jiangzhe. If necessary, Bailian will personally join the battle!
I don't mind fighting with Li Dong first. I have to give my promise, right?
In the end, that guy wants to gain something without risking anything and duping me!
Does he think I don't understand his meaning?
When I'm half-crippled by Li Dong, this guy will come to take over Yintai. He might even hope that I won't spend a single cent and will take the initiative to get close to him.
Damn it, do I look like an idiot?
What the hell is Bailian doing? If they didn't take the initiative to extend an olive branch, would I need to run to them?
I'm looking for an ally, not a father. Even if I find a father, what do you want me to do? You have to pay me well.
In the end, He Ming is good. Either I'm an idiot, or he's an idiot! "
Ma Yun raised his brows. "That can't be. Bailian's recent strategy doesn't seem like it was done by an idiot. Furthermore, Bailian took the initiative to extend an olive branch to us. It's because they took the initiative that I feel we can cooperate. I feel that they have changed. According to what you said, it doesn't seem like it. I did some research. Recently, the biggest change in Bailian is this new CEO. Bailian's new strategy should have been proposed by him. Why does it sound like he's an idiot to you? "
"It's true!"
Shen Guojun said angrily, "Do I need to lie to you? Luckily you didn't go. If you went, you would have fallen out on the spot. Old Ma, you probably guessed wrong. I don't think He Ming is a smart person. He talks about policy support, but keeps talking about strategic goals. His words are a little empty, similar to those people in the organization. And Ma Xingsheng didn't appear today. This isn't normal. Tell me, what should we do next? "
Ma Yun didn't expect this situation. He frowned. "Are you sure He Ming is as you said?"
"Yes."
"Something isn't right!"
Ma Yun rubbed his chin and paced back and forth in the room. If it was really like this, then Bailian wouldn't have made so many big moves recently.
Or could it be that he guessed wrong? It's not He Ming, but Ma Xingsheng, the silent CEO?
Shen Guojun saw him deep in thought and didn't disturb him. He waited for a while, and when he came back to his senses, he continued, "Also, I asked around. Li Dong is going to Bailian tomorrow. He Ming didn't treat it as a secret. His words also showed that he looked down on Li Dong. Let's not talk about other things. Just this, I don't dare to hand Yin Tai over to him. I might not even know how I died. Old Ma, I think we guessed wrong. Bailian's acquisition of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce and Yonghui might just be an accident. It's not as deep as you think. Don't think these people are too complicated. Their brains are empty. It's not impossible for them to make a decision with a clap of their hands. "
Ma Yun was speechless. "Do you think it's possible? Can such a big thing be decided with a clap of hands? Without a detailed plan and program, how can you snatch food from others Far away and take down Yonghui without anyone knowing in advance? Bailian took the initiative to show goodwill to us before. Their business in Jiangzhe is also biased towards Yintai … Now they suddenly do this. It's not right. Is it to test us? "
"Test what?" Shen Guojun frowned. "We are very sincere. Otherwise, we won't take the initiative to come over. In the business world, whoever takes the initiative will suffer. I'm already here. What else do I want to do if I cooperate with them with the idea of suffering losses? Do I really want to help them be the vanguard and then hope that they will rescue me? Old Ma, instead of doing this, I'd rather rely on Li Dong. Otherwise, I'll work alone. I don't want to work for others for free. "
"It's still not right. Maybe there's some misunderstanding."
Ma Yun exhaled and thought for a while before saying, "Let's go tomorrow. Li Dong is going too. Let's see what happens. He Ming, since this is the case, then tomorrow we will mainly contact Ma Xingsheng. If Bailian is really not as powerful as I think, and these people are not good enough, then just ignore them. Before things are clear, it's better not to rush to make a big bet. I understand this. You can rest assured that I won't make a decision just because of Li Dong. "
Shen Guojun smiled and said, "I'm not too worried about you. I'm mainly afraid that Bailian is weaker than we think, and Li Dong sees through the real situation. Once there are no scruples, I'm afraid I'll really be in trouble. "
"Let's wait and see."
Ma Yun was a little confused now. He could only choose to wait and see to find out the real situation first.
If he made a rash decision, he would have to bear the consequences.
For them, they had to be very careful in choosing a partner. If the partner was not good enough, and they encountered a stupid teammate, they would be implicated instead.
At this moment, Ma Yun was a little envious of Li Dong. The partners this guy chose had always been very good.
Whether it was the previous Longhua or the current Huarun, at least they looked more reliable.
Ma Yun didn't know much about Bailian's side. He really didn't know if they were reliable or not.
It seemed that his previous thoughts were a little too optimistic.
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