Chapter 30 Business Gatherings
On the lawn in the Greenland Xiangting Villa Community, Xiao Wei is enjoying the warm sunshine. The cosy environment here relaxes him.
"How? Tired of playing cards for two hours? On a rattan chair next to him sat a middle-aged man a few years younger than him, leaning sideways and trying to keep his head close to Xiao Wei. The movements of the two seemed to be whispering.
"yes, I've never used my brain like that. This Boss Li and Boss Wang are worthy of being born in a thousand years. Exciting enough. Xiao Wei squinted his eyes and recalled the thrill of the game just now, and he loved the challenge.
Xiao Wei took his wife to this villa on the outskirts of S City, he didn't expect Cheng Mingyang, a supplier from Province F, to have such an industry in S City, and he immediately had a feeling of impressment for Cheng Mingyang. What made him even more satisfied was that Cheng Mingyang arranged the game in such a quiet environment, and also invited players who interested Xiao Wei.
"Mr. Xiao, Mingyang told us that Mr. Xiao likes to play cards, and he is a master, and we are happy to see the hunt. We haven't played cards for a long time, so this time we must have a good time with Mr. Xiao. The middle-aged man named Li Chengxiang was as enthusiastic as if he was a very familiar friend as soon as they met.
"Mr. Xiao, don't mind Brother Li's words, he has itchy hands. I've been busy with business all these years, and it's true that I haven't played cards well for a long time. In addition, we all have had a not very good past, so Brother Li is more emotional. If Fame hadn't dragged us over, we wouldn't have had a chance to sit down and have some fun. "The person named Wang Rui looks younger, and he is capable.
Xiao Wei smiled perfunctorily, but his puzzled eyes turned to Cheng Mingyang next to him.
"Hehe, you're playing tricks again. Don't be too complacent, Mr. Xiao is a master. Mr. Xiao, my two fellows were dragged by me, they are not in our business, Lao Li is engaged in motorcycle accessories, and Lao Wang is engaged in freight transportation. It's all bosses. They didn't do business before, and once quit gambling, but this time I provoked them to break their vows. Hehe. Cheng Mingyang smiled proudly.
Xiao Wei was still puzzled. He could hear it, but he still didn't fully understand.
"Mr. Xiao, to put it bluntly, they used to be our famous players, just the old guys." Cheng Mingyang finally said the answer.
Xiao Wei was obviously stunned for a moment, and then turned into a sudden expression.
"Brother Xiao, don't mind. We just like some of the real tricks in poker and don't dare to do anything wrong in front of you. Li Chengxiang hugged his fists.
"Okay, you're open enough. You'd better show me something, I'm eager to get started right away. Xiao Wei's interest was piqued.
"It's better to be respectful than to obey. Play with Mr. Xiao. Li Chengxiang leaped into the look.
In order to test these two card friends, Xiao Wei deliberately changed the tricks, mahjong, fighting the landlord, and stud in turns. After these cards were played, Xiao Wei knew that the other party was indeed a master in this area, and he also knew that they were indeed using the skills of counting cards instead of using the old man's methods. What made him satisfied was that the other party clearly respected him, and they were clearly taking themselves seriously. His own brain is quite enough, and he didn't make it too easy for his opponent.
Cheng Mingyang except for playing mahjong, he almost sat next to Xiao Wei to watch the rest of the time. Due to the relatively small color head, he did not pay the bill for Xiao Wei.
More than two hours passed, Xiao Wei lost more than 300 times, but he didn't feel unhappy, because he obviously felt the pressure he put on his opponent, and he didn't find that his opponent teamed up to cheat. He felt that he had gained far more than he had lost.
It wasn't until the wives of several people greeted him for dinner that Xiao Wei was pulled back to reality from his excitement. This game gave him a feeling that he couldn't get enough of.
"Mr. Xiao really has a talent in playing cards, his memory is amazing, and his cards are accurate. These are all Mr. Xiao's strengths. Enjoyable. Fame, it's worth the trip. Li Chengxiang sighed.
Wang Rui nodded next to him, he also lost more than a hundred, and he seemed to have done his best.
At that moment, Xiao Wei accepted the praise of his opponent, and he did not pretentiously compliment each other with these people, because they are all masters, and they know the depth as soon as they get started, Xiao Wei did his best. Through more than two hours, he knew that he had risen a notch.
After a light lunch, the men sat together on the lawn and chatted, while the ladies gathered in the villa.
"Mr. Xiao, I'm sorry, it's inconvenient to have a lady this time, so I didn't call Miss. Hey, hey, slack. Cheng Mingyang's tone became more and more casual. has been in contact with Xiao Wei for more than a year, and he has always seemed to be a bit of a fool. Xiao Wei has also been wondering how this foreign supplier could supply cement and steel at such low prices. But it's not his concern, he only needs the lowest price, and everything else is superfluous.
"No, it's not good for a long time. I'll tell you a joke, a few years ago I was on a business trip to talk about investing in medical equipment. There are three of us, one is our President Ning, the other is our President Wei, and me. When I arrived in W City in H Province, Mr. Ning lived upstairs. Lao Wei and I live in a standard room. Singing back with the customer at night, Lao Wei secretly brought back a young lady, he asked me to wait outside for him to finish, I pinched a little outside, watched him go in for half an hour, I felt that I could almost toss him, I just opened the door with the key and rushed in, okay, Lao Wei is doing it with the lady, I rushed over and shouted, "No, sleepy, sleep." Hurry up. "I pulled up Miss. Miss didn't do it, she had to ask for 400 yuan, Lao Wei looked bitter and complained, he discussed with Miss that 200 yuan, his reason was that it was not done. I went over and told the lady to leave him alone, and that he had to give 400 yuan. Otherwise, you can go upstairs with me to our boss and ask him for the 200 yuan. Lao Wei really had no choice, he finally paid 400 yuan. After that, Lao Wei said that he wouldn't share a room with me, he was afraid. Nonsense, I really don't touch this. Xiao Wei casually told the joke.
The three of them laughed in unison, and laughed obscenely.
"Mr. Xiao, you are indeed the big housekeeper of Lingyun Group. Even Mr. Wei doesn't dare to argue with you. Cheng Mingyang's face was full of admiration, and at the same time, he and the two people next to him exchanged glances with each other.
"Where, just love to mess around when you were young. A few people laughed. It's Mr. Cheng, you don't show anything, I didn't expect you to have such a big industry in S City. Xiao Wei gently brought his topic, and he seemed to casually pull the topic to the place he cared about.
"It's nothing, I often walk around the city of S, and it's really inconvenient to always stay in a hotel. Also, I had to have a place to relax with my friends. Take Mr. Xiao as an example, if you don't like to go to a cabaret bath or something like that, then you can only be invited to a party at home. I would like to invite you to come back more in the future. Cheng Mingyang also responded to the other party with an understatement.
"Yes. We will also come to S City often in the future. S City is a place that business people aspire to. We don't have many friends here, so please ask Mr. Xiao to help me more. There was a temptation in Li Chengxiang's tone.
"It should. With the honesty of the two of us to me, we will be friends from now on. To be honest, I don't have any hobbies, so I like to play cards, and I'm often proud of it, so today is an eye-opener. I have to thank you. In the future, S City just called my brother, and I will definitely ask for advice. Xiao Wei's words are sincere, he likes to come into contact with such people, at least he likes the challenges they bring.
"Okay, that's a deal. Then we'll quit first. You two have a good time together. Li Chengxiang and Wang Rui stood up.
After sending the two people away, Cheng Mingyang and Xiao Wei continued to chat.
"Lao Cheng, do you have any purpose in approaching me so painstakingly?" Xiao Wei's relaxed tone was accompanied by sharp eyes.
"Mr. Xiao, what do I say. It's too false to say that there is no purpose, I am a businessman, so naturally I will not invest for no reason. I want to get close to you, I am optimistic about you and Lingyun Company. As long as you reign for one day, I can earn one more day. As long as Lingyun can develop, I can benefit from it. Is this reason enough? Cheng Mingyang's eyes did not change.
"Not enough, I face so many suppliers, and no one is as close to me as you are. Don't forget, we're a private company and I'm not going to give you any extra benefits. Xiao Wei was not deceived by the other party's words, he wanted to see the other party embarrassed.
"Yes. If someone else were in your place, maybe I wouldn't have to. But you're different, and you're worth it. Cheng Mingyang continued to speak in an unhurried tone, and his eyes did not give in.
"Why?" Xiao Wei asked, his tone adding disdain.
"Because you are responsible and low-key, which is a quality that I value. I want to make friends like you. Is this reason enough? Mr. Ning, I can't reach it, but I met you, and you are worthy of my relationship, is it necessary to be suspicious? You're right, you are a private company, and you still need Mr. Ning's consent for everything, what purpose do I have for you? Although Cheng Mingyang asked impolitely, he did not express annoyance.
Xiao Wei chewed Cheng Mingyang's words, and he gradually restrained the sharpness in his eyes.
"So I have another puzzled question, can you tell me the answer?" Xiao Wei's tone had changed back to the calm of small talk.
"Please. It seems that Shaw is always a cautious person. It's a good xìng grid. Cheng Mingyang praised it, but his tone was not so sincere.
Xiao Wei knew that the other party was a little angry, and he understood this emotion, but this would not stop him from asking.
"Why is the price you give us so low, I told the warehouse management to strictly check the quality of your products every time, but your quality is qualified every time. Why is that? Xiao Wei no longer stared at the other party, he didn't expect to get a real answer.
Cheng Mingyang smiled bitterly.
"Mr. Xiao, you say, if I have a high price, I can still become your supplier? If my product has quality problems. You can spare me. I know you too well, and if I do that, I'm still qualified to sit and chat with you like this? I have low profits, and I can only make up for it by volume. I believe that as you grow, as you recognize me as a friend, I have the opportunity to improve my profits. There was helplessness in Cheng Mingyang's tone. But the tone is firm.
Xiao Wei's face slowly flushed with ease, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Cheng Mingyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, he was glad that it was autumn at the moment, otherwise the sweat oozing from his back would make him have nothing to hide.