"Ha, Vice President Zhou, you're mistaken. It's not that I was rude, it's that your man looked down on me like I'm less than nothing."

Ling Zhenfei's deliberate scene was meant to attract Zhou Hongtong's attention. Seeing Zhou Hongtong asked about it, he sneered and said, "I said I wanted to meet Director Zhou, and not only did he block my way, he also struck me first. I was merely defending myself!"

"You..."

Zhou Hongtong, although furious and red-faced, found himself unable to refute. After all, he knew very well the nature of his own security staff.

"Who exactly are you? What business do you have with Director Zhou?"

Unable to erupt in anger, Zhou Hongtong could only sternly dismiss a security guard and then, with evident displeasure, sized up Ling Zhenfei and asked.

"Ha, I am a friend of Miss Lin Yuluo, the president of Lin's Group. I presume you already know why I'm here, don't you, Vice President Zhou?"

Ling Zhenfei completely ignored the piercing gaze of the other party and spoke calmly.

"The president of Lin's Group? Miss Lin Yuluo?"

Upon hearing Ling Zhenfei's response, a sly smirk appeared in Zhou Hongtong's eyes as he mocked, "As far as I know, wasn't Lin Zhengnan, the president of Lin's, just deceased? Isn't Lin's Group currently leaderless? When did another president appear?"

"Ha, when Lin's Group appointed a new president is an internal affair of our company, and it seems irrelevant to your company!"

Ling Zhenfei knew this man was feigning ignorance and didn't bother to explain further. He quickly changed his tone and said, "Regardless, I'm here on behalf of Miss Lin Yuluo. Director Zhou is a businessman, having just spoken with Du Kongting. Surely you'd be interested in hearing what terms our side is offering?"

"Oh, is that so?" After listening, Zhou Hongtong's eyes narrowed into a slit, revealing a cunning expression typical of a shrewd businessman and said, "Well then, please follow me!"

Ling Zhenfei followed Zhou Hongtong into the CEO's office. As soon as the two entered, Zhou Hongsheng didn't hesitate to ask Zhou Hongtong, "So, has that old fox Du Kongting left?"

"He has!"

Zhou Hongtong smiled slightly, answering Zhou Hongsheng's question, while turning to Ling Zhenfei and said, "Young man, this is our Director Zhou. Feel free to speak!"

"Who is he?"

Ling Zhenfei, whose appearance and attire were quite ordinary, was initially overlooked by Zhou Hongsheng for this reason.

Hearing his brother mention him, he seemed to notice someone new in the room and looked at Ling Zhenfei with a puzzled expression.

"Director Zhou, my name is Ling Zhenfei, a friend of Lin Zhengnan's daughter, Lin Yuluo. I'm here to discuss the contract issue between our respective parties..."

The shady reputation of Zhou Hongsheng was well-known in the industry, and even if Ling Zhenfei hadn't heard about it, one look at him was enough to guess his character.

"Ha, young man, are you too late?"

However, before Ling Zhenfei could finish his sentence, Zhou Hongsheng waved him off impatiently, "Our Zhou's has just signed the contract with Deputy Director Du! You can leave now!"

Facing his disrespectful tone, Ling Zhenfei did not show any signs of impatience or anger. He merely looked at Zhou Hongsheng calmly and said expressionlessly, "Is that so? I originally thought my visit this time would surely bring Director Zhou a surprise. It is a pity he has already signed the contract with them. Since that is the case, I won't disturb Director Zhou any longer. I will take my leave!"

While speaking with apparent regret, Ling Zhenfei shook his head and made a move to walk out.

Uh...

Seeing Ling Zhenfei actually turn to leave, Zhou Hongsheng's expression involuntarily stiffened, displaying a sentiment of wanting to keep him but finding it hard to do so. In the end, unable to help it, he resorted to giving his brother, Zhou Hongtong, a series of eye gestures.

Having battled in the business world for so many years, Zhou Hongsheng was cunning indeed. Even when Du Kongting came over earlier offering substantial benefits, Zhou only agreed superficially and managed to send him off.

The reason he spoke that way to Ling Zhenfei was merely to intimidate him, seizing the moment to probe Ling Zhenfei's bottom line. He had not expected that Ling Zhenfei was not playing by the usual rules...

"Mr. Ling, please wait!"

Concerned about his reputation, Zhou Hongsheng felt awkward to stop him. but Zhou Hongtong could not help but clean up this mess for him, stepping forward to grab Ling Zhenfei, "Hehe, Mr. Ling, don't be offended. My brother was just joking with you. A five-year supply and distribution contract that involves hundreds of millions in funds, how could it be signed so hastily?"

"Oh, is that so? It seems Director Zhou is quite a humorous person, able to joke so freely even about such interesting matters."

How could Ling Zhenfei not understand Zhou Hongsheng's tricks?

He had just employed a tactic of feigned withdrawal. Now, seeing the Zhou brothers lose their composure first, he couldn't help but sneer internally.

"Mr. Ling jests, come, please have a seat!"

Seeing his brother reel Ling Zhenfei back in, Zhou Hongsheng finally felt relieved, quickly arranging a seat for Ling Zhenfei and having Zhou Hongtong pour him a cup of tea, before solemnly asking, "Since Mr. Ling represents Miss Lin in discussing the contract, I wonder how much sincerity you have brought? Let's hear it!"

"Hehe, I obviously came with sincerity," Ling Zhenfei said, sneering inwardly at Zhou Hongsheng's half-smiling, sly expression. He paused, then added meaningfully, "At least, more sincere than Du Kongting!"

"Haha, I must say, Mr. Ling, you really are a forthright person! Doing business with such forthright people is indeed a very pleasant thing!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hongsheng exchanged glances with his brother, both their faces immediately bearing a conspiratorial snicker, improving their impression of Ling Zhenfei...

Zhou Hongsheng looked at Ling Zhenfei approvingly several times, then asked, "Well then, let's see just how substantial Mr. Ling's sincerity is?"

"Five percentage points. Direcctor Zhou, is my sincerity sufficient?" Ling Zhenfei smiled as he extended a hand towards Zhou Hongsheng.

"Only five percentage points, hehe, Mr. Ling, your sincerity, compared with Du Kongting's, is still very far behind..." Zhou Hongsheng said, his tricky old face showing a disdainful expression.

Zhou Hongtong also scoffed, looking at Ling Zhenfei and saying, "Mr. Ling, if you think bringing so little can open conversations with us, it's truly a joke. Do you know what terms Du Kongting proposed to us? A straight eight percentage points, no further discussion!"

"Hmph, if you can't offer better terms than Du Kongting, I advise you not to waste your breath and just leave!"

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