Su Huan was rendered speechless by Teacher Xie's words and stood there, rooted to the spot.
She cursed inwardly:
This old hag! Who does she think she is?
Just because we respect her as a teacher, she really thinks she's something!
Mr. Weijier turned his head and saw Su Huan, giving her a faint smile.
Su Huan was immediately overjoyed.
Mr. Weijier actually remembered her!
Mr. Weijier seemed to say something to the factory director. Director Chen nodded slightly and then turned to discuss with Teacher Xie. "Since they've come all the way here, why not let them all in?"
Teacher Xie didn't say a word.
Director Chen waved to the people behind him, signaling them to let the group in.
Li Chuchu and her companions sat down at the back of the meeting room.
Director Chen looked worried. He chatted with the reception staff for a while. "It's really difficult to negotiate on this price. They want to lower it." Turning to Teacher Xie, he asked, "What do you think, Teacher Xie?"
Teacher Xie shook her head and simply said, "It's hard to negotiate."
The head of the Foreign Affairs Department and the translator both looked solemn. They had racked their brains, but these foreigners insisted on the low price and wouldn't budge.
Director Chen heaved a deep sigh.
"Alas, all our factory's machinery is imported from their country. We're at a disadvantage from the very beginning, so we don't really have the confidence to negotiate on the price."
But...
But in the end, it was really hard to accept.
Originally, the international export price for steel was basically 2,000 yuan per ton. But as soon as these foreigners came, they immediately pushed it down to 1,500 yuan per ton. Moreover, they had to bear the transportation costs and the risks of sea transportation. All in all, they might even end up making a loss.
This... It would be better not to sell to them at all.
But if they really didn't sell,
They were afraid that these foreigners would hold back on the technology. If something went wrong with the machinery in the future, they would still have to ask them for repairs.
Moreover, the superior leaders had specifically instructed him not to mess this up.
Director Chen was really at his wit's end. After probing Mr. Weijier's intentions yesterday, he had been so worried that he couldn't sleep a wink all night. He looked haggard.
"Maybe... Maybe we should just sell it to them at 1,500 yuan per ton as they've asked?"
Teacher Xie looked serious.
"This is the worst possible solution. It's a small concession for us. But these people are insatiable. If we make an exception for them this time, they'll probably do the same to other factories. It will be difficult to raise the steel price in our country."
Teacher Xie was right.
But Director Chen felt even more headache. Of course, he hoped to follow the international standard, but... There was no other way.
The blond and blue - eyed foreigners were sitting across the table, their eyes filled with frivolity and arrogance. They were chatting away, as if they were certain that the Chinese side would back down.
Li Chuchu was sitting there, watching intently. She was trying to recall this part of the plot.
The matter of the steel factory didn't have much to do with the male and female leads, so not much was written about it. It seemed that in the end, Lianhua Steel Factory sold the steel to the foreigners at 1,500 yuan per ton, which had a negative impact on the industry. Director Chen was later suspended because of this incident.
Li Chuchu lowered her eyes.
But... Were these foreigners really so fearless?
Just then, Director Chen saw her deep in thought. Trying to lighten the mood, he joked, "Chuchu, do you have any good ideas?"
No one took this young girl seriously. They just thought that Director Chen was desperate and grasping at straws.
Li Chuchu suddenly asked, "Has our factory ever supplied steel to them before? Was the price also 1,500 yuan per ton?"
Director Chen was taken aback. "No, our factory's steel quality is excellent. Their country used to import steel from our factory at the international price."
Li Chuchu thought for a moment. She felt confident that she could handle this.
Director Chen saw Li Chuchu looking calm and composed. He asked in surprise, "Chuchu, do you have a solution?"
"I have an idea, but it's a bit risky. I can't guarantee it will definitely succeed."
Li Chuchu said truthfully.
This matter was of great importance, and she couldn't be 100% sure. But based on her understanding of the plot and her previous in - depth training in this area, she thought the success rate was at least 60%.
As for the rest, it would depend on the attitude of the other side.
Before Director Chen could say anything,
Su Huan jumped out first, in a hurry. "Can you do it? You just want to get involved. Not to mention anything else, do you even speak English?"
Director Chen slapped his forehead. "Right, if Li Chuchu doesn't speak English, it won't work."
Li Chuchu said, "I do."
As soon as she said this, even Teacher Xie looked at her differently. Her eyes were full of scrutiny, and her face was serious. "Are you sure you can? This isn't just about saying a few simple words."
Li Chuchu nodded. "I guarantee it will be okay."
The staff from the Foreign Affairs Department and the translator behind her all looked skeptical.
Teacher Xie had been in the language industry for more than a decade. How could this young girl dare to compare herself with Teacher Xie?
The head of the department was the most strongly opposed. "Director, I don't agree with this young girl getting involved. This matter is extremely important. Even the professionals are at a loss. We can't let an outsider mess things up and ruin all our efforts!"
The other staff members also unanimously opposed it.
Su Huan sneered from the side.
"Right. Even the professionals can't handle this. Who do you think you are? You just want to show off at every opportunity. Aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself?"
Li Chuchu lowered her eyes and didn't say a word.
At least she had tried her best to fight for it.
Before Su Huan could finish speaking, a cold and authoritative voice rang out. "I agree to let her in."
The head of the department still tried to stop her. "Teacher Xie? Are you sure? This is a major event where no mistakes can be made."
"I know. So I'll go in with her and assist her. If necessary, I'll help her complete the negotiation."
"But at the negotiation table..."
"Listen to Teacher Xie." Director Chen said firmly.
Li Chuchu didn't expect that the usually serious Teacher Xie would speak up for her. "Teacher..."
Teacher Xie interrupted her. "Are you ready? We'll go in right away."
Li Chuchu understood what Teacher Xie meant. She nodded. "I'm ready."
Su Huan stared at them in disbelief, watching Li Chuchu follow Teacher Xie into the negotiation room.
What?
Why was Li Chuchu so special?
She stared at Li Chuchu's back, her eyes filled with unwillingness.
...
Li Chuchu followed Teacher Xie into the meeting room.
The few foreigners across the table saw that Teacher Xie had brought in a beautiful young girl. They exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
They whispered and joked, looking at Li Chuchu with ill - intent from time to time.
Although Li Chuchu couldn't hear clearly what they were saying, she could tell from their expressions that they were full of contempt and disdain.
Li Chuchu put away her smile.
Suddenly, she felt Teacher Xie gently squeeze her hand under the table, signaling her not to be nervous.
Li Chuchu said calmly,
"Hello, experts from your country. I'm Li Chuchu."