Even though this Mr. Xu said it was a private suggestion, he didn't actually say it directly, but his meaning was very clear. After hearing this, Zhang Yurong looked at the page he seemingly casually flipped to when he set the contract aside. Connecting this with his attitude, which changed after his assistant received and relayed that foreign language call, it was clear that there had been a new development.
Li Yan didn't know exactly what areas this cooperation agreement involved, nor how much funding it entailed. From his angle, he couldn't see what the crucial points on the open page of the contract were. But he could clearly see the change in Zhang Yurong's expression, noting her silence and slight frown, understanding that the concession the other party wanted from her was somewhat difficult.
Mr. Xu did not rush her, giving her ample time to think. He stretched as if very tired, leaned back on the sofa, and his gaze was calm and composed.
Normally, Li Yan would not, and should not have the right to interfere in such important company matters. However, seeing Mr. Xu's look of assuredness that Zhang Yurong would make concessions, he thought about it for a moment and came up with a plan.
"If... it's just a private suggestion, may I know what Mr. Xu's advice is?" Zhang Yurong pondered for a moment before asking.
This cooperation was crucial for opening up the international market and was very important for Paradise Group's future development. She did not act impulsively because the other party changed their mind at the last minute.
Everyone present was savvy enough not to need explicit words. Mr. Xu didn't even open his mouth or leave any trace, simply writing a number on the coffee table in front of him with his hand.
For large projects, a change of even one percentage point in the contract involved huge amounts, impacting the amount of profit, costs, and risks. Seeing Mr. Xu's attitude, Zhang Yurong's just-relaxed brows furrowed again, her expression becoming even more stern.
On one side were interests, on the other, opportunities. Whenever making a decision, one must think deeply. Just like the details previously negotiated in this contract, Zhang Yurong evidently didn't have the time now, and Mr. Xu's attitude was clear: if rejected now, it wouldn't be easy to get a good response after he left.
When Zhang Yurong's stunning beauty became even more radiant due to her sternness and deep concentration, the silent Li Yan spoke up: "Mr. Xu, our company isn't Big enough. Such Big sincerity, even the president alone cannot make the decision. It would require thorough research and a Big meeting of the board to decide. It's getting late, we won't disturb you any longer. When our board can offer more Big sincerity, we'll come look for you again!"
When he said this, everyone was shocked, not just Zhang Yurong and Mr. Xu, but even the other assistants stared intently at him. How could Zhang Yurong bring someone so disruptive?
Zhang Yurong was already feeling a bit of a headache; she couldn't believe Li Yan pulled such a stunt at the critical moment, making her want to throw him out!
Even for the good of the company, if you have a suggestion, you should propose it quietly and tactfully, and to me. How could you speak to a client like that? They might habitually use foreign languages when they talk, but your deliberate use of "Big" and "Big" makes it obvious even to a fool that you're being sarcastic! Isn't this offending people?
"I'm sorry, Mr. Xu, my man is very impolite," Zhang Yurong apologized helplessly.
Mr. Xu, generously saying it's fine, finally gave Li Yan a few glances, with a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, clearly not taking him seriously.
"Mr. Xu, this matter is indeed quite important. It's not suitable for me to make the decision alone; I'll go back and hold a meeting first. I'll schedule another time to visit you." Zhang Yurong glanced at Li Yan, set aside her hesitation, and decided to temporarily abandon her stance.
...
She said so not because Li Yan is also a major shareholder and director who can influence her decision.
In fact, Zhang Yurong, as the company's president, would find it difficult to pass in the board even if Zhang Tianyi wanted to transfer shares to his son-in-law. In large enterprises, major shareholder leaders differ from professional managers; marriage is no longer a personal matter when it involves huge property issues. Marriage and divorce can impact company finances and even management strategies, which is a serious topic for the board, especially when... there is a significant disparity in assets between both parties.
For example, Bill Gates and his wife Melinda signed a detailed property agreement before marriage, not due to a lack of confidence in marriage, but because Microsoft's board required it. It's not that the board meddles too much; at this level, marriage is no longer just a personal financial matter but can have a direct impact on the safety and success of the company.
Zhang Yurong and Li Yan have been married for four months and it remains a secret, even from the company's executives, for this very reason. Even if Zhang Tianyi always hoped Li Yan and his daughter would take over the Paradise Group board of directors chairmanship, he couldn't directly transfer substantial shares to him, only offering him better opportunities and a higher starting point to partake in company affairs and achieve results step by step.
As far as the company is concerned, Li Yan is currently just a small employee in the business department, entirely unqualified to speak on such topics. But to Zhang Yurong, he has another identity—he is her legal husband. Even if their relationship is distant, theoretically he wouldn't deliberately do anything to harm her interests, like his rapid arrival tonight.
Since it was unsuitable to reprimand her husband in front of outsiders, and realizing that even someone as lazy and carefree as Li Yan could see that this would be disadvantageous to the company, as the president, Zhang Yurong had to first consider if the lost interest could be made up from this opportunity; it might be better to plan for the long term.
Seeing Zhang Yurong had already said so, the ever-composed Mr. Xu also politely bid them farewell.
After leaving, Zhang Yurong walked away briskly with a cold face, trying hard to calm herself, thinking of speaking only after calming down to avoid rebuking directly.
With no more safety concerns, Li Yan was relieved, letting her slowly handle the business matters.
"Follow me!" As they stepped out of the elevator, fearing Li Yan would run away, Zhang Yurong couldn't help but issue an instruction.
Li Yan retrieved the keys from the bellboy and followed her to the hotel parking lot.
"Come here."
"I came by car."
"Get in the car," Zhang Yurong said coldly again, then directly got in the car.
Once Li Yan got in, she rolled up the windows tightly, then turned to look at Li Yan.
Li Yan, still holding the keys in his right hand, crossed his arms over his chest defensively, looking afraid. "What do you want? Just now, saying, 'my man is impolite,' I haven't even become your man yet."
Having calmed herself, Zhang Yurong looked at this guy feigning timidity with his annoying teasing words, sparking a hint of anger again.
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