Chapter 95

Fan Yibing's family lived in the countryside. His parents, hearing that he had a girlfriend, intended to come to Qingyuan City to meet their future daughter-in-law and in-laws, and to finalize the wedding arrangements.

Girlfriend Xiao Jia and her parents had always been hesitant and were reluctant to clarify their relationship with Fan Yibing. Upon hearing that Fan Yibing's parents were coming to finalize the wedding, they kept making excuses, which greatly upset the face-conscious Fan Yibing.

Despite Fan Yibing's many smiles, Xiao Jia's parents gave him an ultimatum: if he could be promoted to deputy section chief by the end of the year and get the house after that, they would arrange the wedding; otherwise, it would be a two-word answer: breakup!

After Chu Tianshu was clearly appointed as the deputy director of the office, the Comprehensive Affairs Section was overseen by Fan Yibing. Although Liu Chunna and Qian Meihua called him "Director Fan" very smoothly, Fan Yibing felt a sour taste in his heart. His position as director was just a nominal one, and his rank was still that of a section chief.

At the time, Chu Tianshu proposed to clearly appoint Fan Yibing as a deputy section chief, but Ouyang Meimei said sarcastically, "Deputy Director Chu, you are only a deputy section chief yourself, and Qi Daguang from the Secretariat is also a deputy section chief. If we give Fan Yibing another deputy section chief position, we will have three deputy section chiefs in the office. Who will lead whom?"

Guan Haoyu lowered his eyelids and said nothing, and the matter was left unresolved.

Fan Yibing had been dating Xiao Jia for more than half a year, and they were almost at the stage of discussing marriage. They had already bought a house and reported the good news to his parents back home. However, Xiao Jia's parents suddenly proposed that they would only agree to their marriage if Fan Yibing became a deputy section chief.

This put a heavy burden on Fan Yibing's mind.

Chu Tianshu said, "Fan Yibing's parents supported him from the countryside to become a civil servant in the city. Even if they don't expect to enjoy a comfortable life with their son, they are still very proud in front of their neighbors. If they come to the city and can't achieve their wish, it would indeed hurt the old people's feelings."

Liu Chunna nodded sympathetically and said, "Yes, it's clear that his girlfriend and her family look down on people from the countryside. If Fan Yibing's parents come and see that their son can't stand up to his girlfriend, they will be very upset."

"Parents' love for their children is truly touching," Chu Tianshu said. "Chunna, after this busy period, I will have a good talk with Fan Yibing. You should also try to counsel him. If his parents are coming, let me know, and we will think of ways to ensure they don't leave disappointed."

Liu Chunna said softly, "Okay, Tianshu, take care of yourself too."

In recent days, Chu Tianshu had been studying the application materials of the companies participating in the bidding for the Instrument Factory.

From the financial data submitted by Kangertai Technology Development Co., Ltd., it was clear that the company's main profit did not come from the development and application of its main technology products, but from the sales of medical equipment, with annual sales approaching 1 billion yuan and profits reaching 100 million yuan.

For a company that did not directly produce medical equipment, such sales performance and profit levels were astonishing.

Chu Tianshu also felt that the medical equipment sales market was not only "deep" but also "murky."

At the same time, Bai Yunduo was locked in the Yunqing Beauty office, using her connections in the medical equipment production and sales industry to conduct a crash course on the types, performance, and prices of commonly used medical devices, drugs, and consumables such as ultrasound Doppler knives, artificial bone joints, catheters, endoscopes, and surgical sutures.

As a professional medical worker, Bai Yunduo, even with last-minute preparation, was basically competent as a medical equipment sales intermediary.

Following Chu Tianshu's instructions, Bai Yunduo changed her name to "Flower Secretary" and visited Yuan Jiong as a medical equipment sales intermediary.

At first, Yuan Jiong was highly cautious about this unfamiliar client, "Flower Secretary," and was very guarded in his conversation.

However, the procurement list proposed by Bai Yunduo was very attractive to Yuan Jiong. Missing out on a profit-making opportunity was not his style.

There was another reason: Bai Yunduo herself was very attractive to Yuan Jiong. Missing out on the opportunity to interact with a beautiful woman was also not his style.

After several rounds of persistent conversations, Bai Yunduo's expertise in medical equipment and her detailed analysis of bidding and tender prices finally convinced Yuan Jiong of her genuine intention to purchase.

After mutual probing, the business entered the substantive stage of haggling.

Haggling, of course, was tacitly understood by those in the industry.

It was simply a matter of Yuan Jiong trying to figure out the highest possible purchase price from Bai Yunduo's side, while Bai Yunduo's boss aimed to get the largest possible discount.

When the negotiations reached an impasse, Bai Yunduo proposed that her boss meet Yuan Jiong in person. The meeting was set for 6 PM at a five-star international hotel, ostensibly for a dinner where they would discuss the brands, prices, and other related matters of the procurement.

After receiving Bai Yunduo's notification, Chu Tianshu finished his lunch at the restaurant and hurried to Yunqing Beauty.

Bai Yunduo had been waiting for a long time.

She wore a light-colored business suit with a white shirt underneath, which accentuated her S-shaped figure. The V-neck revealed a crystal necklace that complemented her fair skin, and her black hair was half draped over her shoulders, enhancing her white, beautiful face and adding a touch of sensuality and charm.

Bai Yunduo usually liked to dress in a unique style, even wearing floor-length home dresses in the large office of Yunqing Beauty.

Today's formal attire gave Chu Tianshu a fresh new feeling.

Bai Yunduo turned around, looking pleased, and urged, "Old Chu, what are you looking at? Don't you recognize me?"

Chu Tianshu looked her up and down and said, "Hmm, what did you call me?"

"Old Chu. What's wrong, not satisfied?"

Chu Tianshu shook his head. "Of course not."

"Have your complaints in the bathroom." Bai Yunduo pouted and said, "After we deal with Zhu Wangcai, I'll call you husband. Will that satisfy you?"

Chu Tianshu still shook his head.

Bai Yunduo became anxious, grabbed his ear, and shouted, "You have a lot of nerve, thinking of breaking the engagement."

Chu Tianshu sternly said, "Ridiculous, no respect. Do you know what your identity is today?"

Bai Yunduo quickly let go of his ear and asked, "What identity?"

Chu Tianshu crossed his arms and smiled without speaking.

Bai Yunduo smiled and placed her hands on her abdomen, bowing slightly and saying softly, "Sorry, boss."

Chu Tianshu also laughed. "Ha, that's more like a secretary."

Bai Yunduo extended her left hand. "Boss, please."

Chu Tianshu also extended his hand. "Flower Secretary, please."

On their wrists, the couple's watches with camera functions, given to them by Xiang Wanqing, were visible.

After the joke, they discussed some details.

Undoubtedly, there must be some underhanded dealings between Zhu Wangcai and Yuan Jiong. As long as they found any illegal or disciplinary clues related to Kangertai, they could follow the trail and bring Zhu Wangcai to justice.

According to the agreed time, Chu Tianshu drove his Lingyunzhi car with Bai Yunduo to the international hotel.

Under the colorful neon lights, the international hotel was bustling with people, and elegantly dressed men and women entered one after another.

These days, the higher the class of the entertainment venue, the better the business, as if everyone entering these places had endless money to spend.

Just as they parked the car, Bai Yunduo's phone rang.

"It's Yuan Jiong," Bai Yunduo said to Chu Tianshu before answering the call. She then answered and said with a smile, "Mr. Yuan, you've arrived first. Where are you, in the Peony Hall? Oh, okay, we'll be there right away."

Before entering, Chu Tianshu instructed Bai Yunduo, "I'll handle the men, you handle the women. Remember, don't get drunk."

"Boss, how did you know there would be a woman?" Bai Yunduo blinked and said, "I warn you, no funny business in front of me."

Chu Tianshu still had a mischievous smile on his face.

Bai Yunduo glared at Chu Tianshu. "What are you smiling about?"

Chu Tianshu said, "I'm smiling because you're so unreasonable."

"What?"

Chu Tianshu said seriously, "Xiao Dodo, think about it. I came here to pretend to be your boss, all to help you deal with Zhu Wangcai. Even if I slip up, it's a huge sacrifice for you. You don't reward me, but you won't even let me have a little fun?"

"Ah, no wonder Wanqing said you have a lot of bad ideas. So you were thinking about having a little fun." Bai Yunduo playfully punched Chu Tianshu and then said helplessly, "Okay, to avenge and clear my name, I'll let you off tonight. But slipping up is fine, but not losing yourself."

Chu Tianshu lightly patted Bai Yunduo's face and said with a smile, "Ha, that's better. But I also warn you, be careful, don't let them take advantage of you."

"Hey, not even a mistress yet, and you're already so strict." Bai Yunduo shook her head and said, "Hmph, I'll give you a green hat and make you angry!"

"You dare!" Chu Tianshu raised his hand.

Bai Yunduo tilted her head and said with a smile, "I dare, I dare."

Chu Tianshu smiled, waved his hand, and signaled Bai Yunduo to go in quickly.

Guided by the waiter, they entered the Peony Hall.

The golden boy and jade girl pairing of Chu Tianshu and Bai Yunduo caught the attention of the man and woman in the room.

Bai Yunduo introduced Chu Tianshu to Yuan Jiong, saying, "This is Mr. Yuan, and this is Mr. Shu."

Yuan Jiong grinned widely, his large red nose almost taking up half his face.

Seeing the unattractive Yuan Jiong, Chu Tianshu couldn't help but wonder: how could such an unremarkable person, who clearly wasn't cut out for big business, have the capability to bid for the Instrument Factory?

Seeing Chu Tianshu, however, Yuan Jiong was abnormally excited: such a well-mannered young man must be either a rich second generation or a powerful second generation. Not making a big profit from him would be a violation of natural law.

"This is my secretary, Little Ci," Yuan Jiong introduced the delicate, doll-like woman beside him to Chu Tianshu.