Ling Zhenfei didn't know if Du Kongting was trying to show off in front of the Zhou brothers or was intentionally trying to embarrass Lin Yuluo and himself, but Du Kongting suddenly started angrily scolding Ling Zhenfei.

"Uncle Du, Ling Zhenfei isn't an employee of our company, so he doesn't need to stand up..."

Although Lin Yuluo was well aware that Du Kongting was indirectly targeting her, there was not much she could do since the Du Family held much power. She could only suppress the anger in her heart and explain to Du Kongting.

"Humph, that sounds nice. Since he isn't a company employee, how could he be permitted to attend a company meeting? It's clear that someone shamelessly broke their marriage engagement to keep a bastard on the side..."

Du Kongting thought he had the upper hand and had no fear of Ling Zhenfei anymore, going as far as to belittle him without concern for status.

"You..." Lin Yuluo was so angry her face turned red, and as she was about to erupt, she saw Ling Zhenfei smiling and holding her hand, then nodding towards the Zhou brothers at the door.

Ling Zhenfei's demeanor appeared very casual, even somewhat arrogant. This made Du Kongting and the other shareholders frown, ready to step forward and stop him. However, what happened next was beyond anything they had expected...

Du Kongting was very aware of Zhou Hongsheng's pride, and in his view, Zhou Hongsheng would never tolerate such disrespect from Ling Zhenfei.

However, the outcome was a huge shock to Du Kongting!

"Ah, Young Master Ling, sorry for being late. Please forgive us!"

After a series of complex changes in expression, Zhou Hongsheng finally gave an awkward smile. Seemingly ignoring the Du family father and son and the other shareholders in the room, he actually walked over to Ling Zhenfei with a full face of respect.

What... what was going on?

Seeing such a scene, not only the Du family father and son were dumbfounded but also Lin Yuluo, Zhuang Buxian, and others were left speechless in astonishment.

Zhou Hongsheng was being so respectful to Ling Zhenfei? What... what was actually going on?

Whish!

At the same time, dozens of eyes turned towards Ling Zhenfei.

What was even more surprising to everyone was Ling Zhenfei's casual response to Zhou Hongsheng's flattering attitude. He casually waved his hand, "Arrived? Please take a seat!"

Surely, Ling Zhenfei's arrogant demeanor had already shocked everyone. But what was even more shocking was that Zhou Hongsheng, who always held a high position, not only showed no signs of anger but instead sat down obediently at Ling Zhenfei's lower hand like an obedient schoolchild.

And his brother, Zhou Hongtong, didn't even dare to sit down and stood directly behind Zhou Hongsheng, holding documents.

"Uh, Director Zhou, this... our contract..."

Although Du Kongting couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes, the reality made him have to believe it. He swallowed hard and addressed Zhou Hongsheng with a respectful and tentative bow, carefully asking.

Zhou Hongsheng didn't speak or even glance at Du Kongting. Instead, it was Zhou Hongtong, standing behind him, who snorted coldly and said, "Sorry, Deputy Director Du, we came here today to sign a contract with Young Miss Lin and Young Master Ling. Please make way!"

What? Zhou Hongsheng came here to sign a contract with Lin Yuluo and Ling Zhenfei?

As soon as Zhou Hongtong finished speaking, he undeniably dropped a bombshell in the meeting room, leaving the Du family father and son and all the shareholders stunned.

Even Lin Yuluo herself, upon hearing this, felt like she was in a dream. Under the shock and suspicion, she could only turn her doubtful gaze towards Ling Zhenfei, only to find him sitting leisurely in his chair, smiling at her with narrowed eyes.

"No! That's impossible!"

Du Kongting had been confident about signing the contract today, yet now he was hearing a completely different outcome. The overwhelming sense of loss felt like a bucket of cold water had been thrown over his head, leaving him in disbelief.

He was grasping onto Zhou Hongsheng's arm firmly, pleading urgently, "Director Zhou, we had agreed on this yesterday. I offered to lower the supply price for your company by another eight percentage points, and you agreed to sign the contract with me..."

Du Kongting's words caused the shareholders to shake their heads. They thought it no wonder he was able to settle the negotiations so quickly; it turned out he had secured the deal by sacrificing Lin's at such a great cost.

Considering the large capital transactions between Lin's and Hongsheng, an eight percentage point discount would mean Lin's had to shoulder the pressure of tens of millions in additional expenses.

Du Kongting's behavior, so heedless of the company's interests in his quest to seize power, truly made the shareholders disdainful and inclined them to reject him.

"Deputy Director Du, please don't be unreasonable."

Zhou Hongtong scoffed at Du Kongting. To curry favor with Ling Zhenfei, he deliberately emphasized "deputy director" very heavily, and said with a chilling sneer, "Deputy Director Du, you claim that we agreed to sign the contract with you. Do you have any evidence? Any witnesses? Baseless claims are not worth mentioning."

"This..."

Zhou Hongtong's words rendered Du Kongting speechless. Indeed, he had only secured Zhou Hongsheng's verbal agreement yesterday; what evidence could there be?

Moreover, such verbal agreements, even with evidence, were not reliable. Being able to go back on one's word at any time was a trait of shrewd businessmen as part of their tactical maneuvers.

"Director Zhou, you can't go back on your word like this... You clearly agreed to sign with me yesterday..."

Du Kongting felt bitterness in his heart, but he didn't want to give up just yet, so he turned to Zhou Hongsheng with a desperate plea.

Although Zhou Hongsheng was also keen to collaborate with Du Kongting, his hands were tied, as Ling Zhenfei now held the keys to his fate. How could he dare to disobey?

Listening to Du Kongting's words, Zhou Hongsheng felt even more bitter and had no choice but to push Du Kongting away coldly. He forced a smile that was uglier than crying and said to Ling Zhenfei, "Young Master Ling, I have prepared the contract. It is all in accordance with your terms from yesterday. The supply price has been raised by ten percentage points, and the contract is valid for three years. Please take a look."

Having said that, he gave Zhou Hongtong a meaningful glance.

"Young Master Ling, here is the contract we have drafted. Please review it and let us know if there's anything that needs to be added."

Zhou Hongtong understood and quickly passed the contract forward.

A ten percentage point increase in the supply price? What was going on?

The shareholders already found it shocking enough that Zhou Hongsheng was prepared to sign the contract with Ling Zhenfei, but now they were utterly astounded to hear Zhou Hongtong suggesting raising the supply price by ten percentage points, equating it to a nuclear explosion happening right beside them—they simply couldn't believe it!

What did a ten percentage point increase in supply price mean?

That could save Lin's nearly one hundred million in expenses in just one year, and since the contract lasted three years, Lin's could save at least three hundred million!

Such a contract, which was all gain and no pain for Lin's, was something the assembled shareholders wouldn't have dare to dream of—it was out of reach even for Lin Zhengnan's worst enemies.

And now, with a single move, Ling Zhenfei had presented such a generous gift to Lin's!

In an instant, apart from the Du family father and son and Hua Xiangyang, the other shareholders—previously ambiguous or neutral—were filled with goodwill towards Ling Zhenfei.

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