Wang Ling's eyes narrowed as Mr. Chen entered with a bitter smile on his face, "Manager Ling, I think we can sign the cooperation agreement now!"

Ling Feng smiled slightly, "Doing business with clever people is always a pleasure. Director Wang, you handle re-signing the contract with them!"

Wang Ling was dumbfounded. She couldn't understand why, as the conditions improved and became stricter, the other party not only didn't give up the cooperation but became even more enthusiastic?

After Wang Ling finished dealing with the contract, she approached Ling Feng with a complex expression.

"What's with that expression? Looks like you've swallowed a fly?" Ling Feng asked suspiciously, "You're not considering backing out, are you?"

Taking a deep breath, Wang Ling said, "Although I, Wang Ling, am a woman, I am a person of my word. Since you won, I naturally accept the loss! But what I don't understand is, why did they agree to your terms so readily? It's unscientific!"

Ling Feng laughed and said, "Scientific? What do you mean by scientific? You should remember the example I gave you just now. Apart from our Chaoyang Group, no other domestic R&D company can meet their needs, that's the first point! After the recent poisoning crisis, anyone with a slight political sensitivity will realize this fact—that the rise of Chaoyang Group is unstoppable!"

"Therefore, our cooperation terms will only get higher, and our partners will be more high-end. Thus, them getting on board with Chaoyang Group's favorable wind, even at a high cost, is worthwhile!" Ling Feng said playfully, "That's monopoly; they have no other choice!"

Wang Ling nodded slightly. She also realized why Ling Feng was so confident—it was because of the technological monopoly Chaoyang Group held domestically. If the other party did not agree to Chaoyang Group's terms, they would have to seek cooperation from foreign institutions, which would be much more expensive!

Compared to that, accepting Chaoyang Group's terms was indeed more cost-effective!

"But...this is akin to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs!" Wang Ling blurted out, "Have you never thought that this might harm the relationship between both parties?"

Ling Feng chuckled, "Isn't this the time to say, 'it's just business'? Since they chose to wait and see earlier, they should be prepared to face our price increase now. Furthermore, as long as we maintain our technological lead and monopoly, they will have to cooperate with us with smiles on their faces!"

Wang Ling fell silent. Ling Feng smiled and said, "Wang Ling, remember your promise. I know you are very capable, but this isn't something you can take for granted. Remember, your ability is based on the strong technological power of Chaoyang Group. Without that, what can your ability achieve?"

If it weren't for what had just happened, Wang Ling would have scoffed at this. But now, she realized, could she achieve the same success on another platform?

"Manager Ling, I understand. Don't worry, I, Wang Ling, honor my bets!" Saying this, Wang Ling turned and was about to leave.

"Hold on!" Ling Feng called out from behind her.

"Is there something else?" Wang Ling asked solemnly.

Ling Feng chuckled, "Tonight, I'm inviting everyone to the Meizi Third Club for a meal, seven o'clock, don't be late!"

Wang Ling took a deep look at Ling Feng, "Alright, I won't be late!"

...

"Aren't you afraid of losing?" In the president's office, Yun Hanrui looked doubtful, "Are you sure they will accept your terms?"

Ling Feng smiled slightly, "Of course! Because they were the first to come to sign the contract today, it means they already knew from last night's news about the position of Chaoyang Group in the eyes of those above, showing that they reacted very quickly. So, I'm not worried about them not agreeing to the terms, because they are smart people!"

"Right!" Ling Feng asked, "Why don't we all go out tonight and have fun?"

Yun Hanrui rolled her eyes at Ling Feng, "Forget it, let the people from your department have fun on their own! If I go, the atmosphere might become really weird, and besides...how do you plan to introduce me?"

Ling Feng chuckled, "Of course, I'd introduce you truthfully! My most beautiful wife... one of them!"

"Hmph, incorrigible!" Yun Hanrui said, "I don't want to announce our relationship at the company."

Pausing for a moment, Yun Hanrui continued, "I actually despise nepotism the most. If others find out about our relationship, it will create a bad impression of you!"

Actually, Ling Feng did not care about how others viewed him, but Yun Hanrui, as Ling Feng's woman, held Ling Feng in almost perfect regard in her heart, aside from being a bit of a womanizer; she did not want others to view Ling Feng through a biased lens!

"Then as you wish!" Ling Feng shrugged and said, "You should get some rest after you go back; I might be late coming home!"

Yun Hanrui looked at Ling Feng suspiciously, "You wouldn't be going to..."

...

After work, the entire International Marketing Department, led by Sun Xiaofei and the five main directors, headed straight to the Meizi Club.

Upon their arrival, the greeter at Meizi Club was already waiting for them.

"Are you from the Chaoyang Group's Marketing Department?" the greeter asked with a smile, "We have already prepared the VIP room for you, please come up to the third floor!"

Ling Feng had already notified Wei Meizi, so she had sent someone to greet them well in advance.

"VIP room?" Wang Ling and the others couldn't help but gasp.

Regular staff might not understand, but Wang Ling and other directors were well aware that the VIP room could only be booked three days in advance, and the minimum consumption for entering the VIP room was one million!

Just for a simple gathering, spending a million? What kind of person was this new manager?

In their minds, Ling Feng became even more mysterious.

At that moment, Ling Feng received a call from a familiar number; he had to meet someone first.

"Aunt Mu, hello!" Arriving at the designated café, he saw the elegant lady alone, sipping coffee not far off, and walked over to greet her.

"Sit down," Mu Xiao nodded slightly.

Ling Feng sat down quietly; seeing Mu Xiao again stirred a strange feeling in his heart.

He still remembered the first time he met her, pretending to be Bai Feifei's sister, fooling him with her youthful appearance. Later at Bai Feifei's home, she tried to set him up with Bai Feifei but ended up having her plans disrupted by Bai Feifei.

To Ling Feng, Mu Xiao came across as an elder with a youthful heart. Her relationship with Bai Feifei, rather than mother and daughter, seemed more like sisters!

But now, Mu Xiao exuded an air of nobility, sitting quietly like a majestic and elegant peony.

"Aunt Mu, did you need to see me for something?" Ling Feng took a deep breath and asked.

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