The World's Richest Man: Start with the Daily Intelligence System

78: Chapter 78 Who’s really showing off?Chen Jiayan gradually regained her composure and smiled at Zhang Wei. ”Thank you for choosing Xinxin Jewelry, Mr. Zhang. We will certainly demonstrate our utmost sincerity.”

Zhang Wei waved his hand with a laugh. ”That’s some top-tier sales talk, President Chen. We’re still just at the quoting stage; I haven’t made a choice yet. If the price isn’t right, I’ll walk away just the same.”

Being called out didn’t bring any trace of embarrassment to Chen Jiayan’s face. Instead, she adopted a sincere expression. ”Six months ago, a piece of ice jadeite was auctioned in Hong Kong, ultimately selling for 9 million RMB. However, its size was almost only half of yours. Considering the current scarcity of jadeite supply in the market...” Chen Jiayan deliberately paused. ”...I can use my discretionary authority to offer up to 20 million.”

Zhang Wei thought for a moment. The Intelligence System had reminded him that the other party urgently needed jadeite. If he didn’t leverage this advantage, he’d be letting himself down.

Thinking this, he shook his head. ”President Chen, I’m not very satisfied with that price. I’ll give you one more chance to make an offer. If it still doesn’t satisfy me, I’ll have to try my luck with other jewelry companies.”

Chen Jiayan’s willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed slightly. This price was already very high. However, if the market continued to face shortages, jadeite prices would definitely soar. Additionally, she personally wanted to free herself from the harassment of that fat pig, President Wang from headquarters, as soon as possible.

Gently biting her lip, Chen Jiayan said, ”How about 26 million, Mr. Zhang? That’s the absolute limit I can manage.”

”28 million, and this piece of jadeite stays here,” Zhang Wei said with a smile.

He was just bluffing. After all, the advantage was on his side. If Chen Jiayan didn’t agree, he could simply sell it elsewhere; it wasn’t like he urgently needed the money.

This guy is really tough to deal with, Chen Jiayan thought, but she didn’t dislike him for it. On the contrary, she felt his negotiation skills were quite impressive.

She let out a soft sigh, extended her hand, and shook Zhang Wei’s. ”You win, Mr. Zhang. Our company is willing to complete this transaction at that price.”

Zhang Wei was all smiles too. ”I believe this is just the beginning. We’ll have plenty of opportunities to cooperate in the future.”

Chen Jiayan nodded, had her secretary bring the sales contract, and arranged for the cashier to issue a check. Given the large amount involved and the fact that Zhang Wei didn’t have a registered company, a check was the most convenient method for a public-to-private transfer.

Zhang Wei was also very pleased. With 28 million in hand, after deducting taxes and the share for An Xiaoxi and the others, his assets had already reached over 37 million. He wasn’t far from that mansion by the Huangpu River now.

After signing the contract and taking the check, Zhang Wei prepared to exchange a few pleasantries before leaving. Just then, the secretary’s voice came from outside the door.

”President Wang, there’s an important client inside. You can’t go in.”

As the two were puzzled, the door was forcefully pushed open. A middle-aged man walked in.

The newcomer was less than 1.7 meters tall, with a fat face and big ears, especially the excess fat on his belly, which strained his suit to the point of showing visible lines.

Seeing the arrival, Chen Jiayan’s expression didn’t change, but the disdain in her eyes was unmistakable. ”President Wang, I’m in the middle of communicating with a client. Isn’t it inappropriate for you to barge in like this?”

Wang Jiahao, slightly out of breath from his forceful entrance, looked at Zhang Wei with a cold inner laugh. Business? Just on the phone, she said she couldn’t secure the jadeite supply, and now she’s found some? This slut Chen Jiayan probably deliberately found someone to brush him off, right?

As the nephew of the chairman of the headquarters, everyone in the company treated him with utmost respect. That he had taken a fancy to Chen Jiayan was an honor for her. Yet, this bitch actually gave him the cold shoulder. This made Wang Jiahao feel immense anger. She was just the general manager of a small subsidiary. How dare she?

Seizing the opportunity of this jadeite shortage, Wang Jiahao had been making things difficult for her. He had already decided to use this incident to get this woman. Once he was tired of playing with her, he’d kick her out of the company. Then he’d make her truly experience what it meant to wish she were dead.

Thinking of this, Wang Jiahao snorted coldly. ”Since when does President Chen handle such trivial matters personally?” He pointed at the secretary. ”Let her handle it. President Chen hasn’t forgotten the promised dinner invitation, has she? Let’s set off now.”

A flicker of an idea passed through Chen Jiayan’s eyes. ”President Wang, you might not know, but Mr. Zhang here brought a piece of jadeite worth tens of millions to sell. He’s a distinguished guest of Xinxin Jewelry.”

Turning back to Zhang Wei, she added, ”It just so happens President Wang has organized a dinner today. I wonder if Mr. Zhang would honor us and join us for dinner tonight?” As she finished, a hint of pleading flashed in her eyes.

Zhang Wei had disliked this fat pig President Wang from the moment he entered. However, being unfamiliar with the situation, he couldn’t say much. But from the brief exchange between the two, it seemed this President Wang wanted to feast on swan meat?

Thinking this, Zhang Wei laughed heartily. ”How could I possibly refuse an invitation to dinner from such a great beauty like President Chen?”

”Who’s a great beauty? You’re flattering me too much, Mr. Zhang,” Chen Jiayan said, feigning shyness.

Watching the two of them play off each other, Wang Jiahao on the side was so angry he felt his lungs might explode. But on the surface, he couldn’t criticize Chen Jiayan. He could only force an air of magnanimity. ”Since he’s a distinguished guest of the company, then let’s all go together.”

The three of them went downstairs, each harboring their own thoughts. The secretary drove a business van, and they arrived at a restaurant.

Only after entering the private room did Zhang Wei realize: if he hadn’t joined today, wouldn’t it have been just that fat pig and President Chen? This hinted at a potential setup for some shady quid-pro-quo.

At that moment, President Wang directly took the seat of honor. Then he probed Zhang Wei, ”May I ask where Boss Zhang makes his fortune? What’s the name of your company? Perhaps we can deepen our exchanges if there’s an opportunity.”

Zhang Wei was just here to watch the show. He waved his hand, pretending to lack confidence. ”You’re too kind, President Wang. What company do I have? I just contract some land to grow fruits and vegetables.”

Hearing this, Wang Jiahao instantly felt reassured. He hadn’t seen any so-called tens-of-millions-worth jadeite. This young man didn’t look like a wealthy person at all. This was probably just some pawn Chen Jiayan, that bitch, found to brush him off. Later, they could just claim the jadeite deal fell through, leaving no evidence.

Thinking this, Wang Jiahao’s tone filled with superiority. ”I see. For someone like Mr. Zhang to catch President Chen’s eye, why not come work as a staff member at our headquarters? The chairman is my own uncle. It’s just a matter of a word from me.”

Zhang Wei wasn’t angry. Arguing with this fat-brained fool would only lower his own standing. He replied with a grin, ”No need. I’m used to being free and undisciplined. I wouldn’t want to hold your esteemed company back.”

Wang Jiahao took this as a sign of weakness. He half-jokingly threatened, ”Mr. Zhang is missing a great opportunity. It’s not easy for me to introduce someone into the company normally. Today, I’m only offering this out of respect for President Chen. To refuse so bluntly... come, come. Since Mr. Zhang refused, he must be penalized with three drinks.”

”I’ll drink Mr. Zhang’s penalty drinks for him,” Chen Jiayan said, her face now cold. Zhang Wei had only come to this dinner to help her out of a bind. If he were further humiliated by being forced to drink, Chen Jiayan felt she couldn’t just sit back and watch.

”Oh? President Chen looks down on me so much that you’d help an outsider?” Wang Jiahao couldn’t save face; his tone was already laced with anger.

Just then, a voice came from outside the private room door. ”Huh? Xiao Hao, what are you doing here?”