Chapter 141: Balance and Collision
John Turner sat in a conference room with a couple of bank workers in suits. Two people sitting across from them carefully proofread the terms of the agreement, one by one.
"Mr. Turner, why didn't Lingyun let us meet the general manager here? With such a small company on such a large shelf, should we reconsider our lending? A young, handsome gentleman next to him leaned over and muttered something in John's ear.
John glanced at the people around him, and he saw the dissatisfaction and disdain in the other party's eyes.
"Mr. Zhang, I don't know why you think so much about the other party's attitude. We are here for business, not for guests. It seems like it's time for us to put away our shelves. Now we are not having a good time as foreign banks. Have you forgotten the notification we just received from headquarters? It doesn't feel right at headquarters. Our side may be the focus of the company in the future. You don't have to worry about the superficial things, and I think Kevin's arrangement has a point. At least, he arranged a beautiful lady for us and I was in a good mood. John whispered to the assistant manager of the corporate account department.
"Hey, hey. Or your vision is good, this girl is really good. Mr. Kevin does know you. The young man next to him quickly put on a flattering smile.
John didn't waste any more energy with his assistant, and he refocused his attention on the two people opposite.
There was a grave and earnest silence in the conference room.
In another office, there was a different atmosphere.
"Kevin, you didn't come to my office to comfort me. Or do you want to cheer on your former assistant? For the sake of the people you like, you really put your heart into it. If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time you've come to my office. Xiao Zhufang shrank comfortably in her chair and struck a lazy pose.
"Hehe, our sister Fang is really still a strong woman. I'm not here to cheer, I'm not here to demonstrate, I'm here to reconcile with you. My friend came to the company to negotiate, and I wanted to avoid suspicion. Come to think of it, it seems that only you are the most suitable here. How? Still mad at me? Kevin Lu also relaxed his body in the chair opposite, and his tone also released relaxation and humor.
Xiao Zhufang had to squeeze out a smile. For this young man, he has too many complicated emotions. But among these emotions, appreciation is the most important factor.
"You. Sometimes I really can't help you. Since you came to Lingyun Company, nothing has been smooth for me. But I have to admit that you have taught me a lot and given me a sense of the big picture that I didn't have before. It's strange that a woman of mine has endurance that I didn't have before. Kevin, you're really good. Xiao Zhufang finally accentuated her tone, as if she wanted to make her words meaningful.
"Thank you sister for your comment. It's an honor for me to be admired by a strong woman like my sister, and I should thank you and my colleagues for your support. I am a young man who can do things well, and it would not have been possible without your understanding and support. I especially appreciate my sister's grasp of proportion, and I have learned a lot from you. Lu Kaiwen also injected the meaning of taste into his feelings.
"Hehe, are we going to keep touting each other like this? You, who have returned from abroad, are really becoming more and more familiar with our country. Okay, let's talk about it, what are you doing here? Xiao Zhufang's smile finally bloomed, and the mustard in his heart disappeared little by little with the appearance of Lu Kaiwen.
"Okay, now that my sister has put it down, then I'll be straightforward about my purpose. I'm here to show my support for my sister. Lu Kaiwen catered to the other party's laughter with seriousness.
Xiao Zhufang was stunned for a moment, although she was prepared for the other party's surprise visit, but this answer was still a little unexpected.
"Support? What do you support me?。。。 You don't mean that I don't show up to negotiate with Bank H. Kevin, I don't mean anything else, it's enough to have Xiao Nie participate in the negotiations. Xiao Zhufang reacted quickly, she didn't want her negative anger to spread in the company so quickly.
"Sister Zhufang. It doesn't matter if it's a matter or not. I'm not just here for that. I just want to show everyone that we have a good relationship. This can be considered an ally for myself. As you know, word has spread that Madame is looking for me, and I have to count on you to help me. Only a good relationship with us can calm the hearts of the company. Are you right? Lu Kaiwen's tone and expression relaxed.
Xiao Zhufang stared at the other party's carved face, she was judging the other party's words.
"Kevin, I see what you mean. It seems that you really look up to my sister. However, I still have to know your sincerity and know your attitude towards Su Qing. Don't think my sister is troublesome, there are some things that we women look at from a different perspective than you men. Xiao Zhufang reminded the other party, and even more reminded herself.
"Okay, since I talked about Su Qing, I should show my attitude. Su Qing is an employee we all admire. As long as she does not violate our common moral standards, we will protect her. But if she doesn't respect herself, we won't condone it. We are responsible for the future of the company, not for any one employee. Lu Kaiwen's tone gradually became unquestionably resolute.
Xiao Zhufang looked at the other party deeply for a while, and her heart was still reminding herself.
The young man opposite is by no means a young man who can be easily defined. His unexpected actions have to be treated with caution. I don't know the other party's true attitude towards Su Qing, I don't know what benefits the other party's so-called good relationship can do to me, and I don't even know the real purpose of the other party's coming to Lingyun Company.
Some people will lose all mystery over time, but others will make people feel more and more mysterious.
Xiao Zhufang was groaning, and Lu Kaiwen was waiting.
"Mr. John, I read your agreement. It seems that your terms are too harsh and lack some protection for our rights and interests. The first to speak was the beautiful girl in John's eyes.
Nie Shuhong next to him nodded in agreement, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
"Miss Su, I understand your feelings. We have collectively decided to designate such a framework agreement. You should know that with a long-term agreement like this, we have to put risk prevention and control first. This is what we have always done in the banking world. There was a hint of disdain in John's reply. He had anticipated the other party's dissatisfaction, and his attitude was the best weapon.
Su Qing judged the intention behind the other party's attitude.
Her eyes appeared with Kevin Lu's face and his words.
Kevin Lu handed himself a detailed account of John as he summoned him to his office.
"Tomorrow John, the account director of Bank H, will come to the company, and you will be responsible for negotiating with him. None of us know the content of the agreement they have developed. I don't know much either. So I don't have much help for you. This profile about John may be helpful to you. Lu Kaiwen seemed to try to make the communication between them as concise and direct as possible.
"Okay, I'll negotiate the opponent carefully. Thank you, Kevin. Su Qing didn't look at the information in her hand, she was just observing the other party.
Kevin Lu frowned slightly, he raised his eyes and collided with the girl.
"This agreement is a long-term agreement. We don't have a precedent for that, so there's no experience to draw from. But one thing I want to remind you is that we are a cooperative relationship, and we are pursuing a win-win situation, so you don't have to suffer from gains and losses. That's all I can say, and you'll have to break the agreement for the rest. I wish you success! Kevin Lu held out his hand at the end.
Su Qing hesitated and stretched out her hand, she wanted to say something, but she only cared about savoring the other party's stereotyped and programmed tone.
Until the other party's hand touched lightly and quickly withdrew.
"Kevin, I..." Su Qing suddenly had the urge to explain.
"I have confidence in you, and Mr. Ning is also at ease with you. Just do it. Kevin Lu took the step of sending off the guest.
Su Qing put away her impulses, and the other party resolutely stopped her actions and meaningful hints to sober herself and make herself even more bitter.
I can feel the disgust of the other person. As long as such a feeling exists, I feel a faint happiness and satisfaction, and I am not forced to the last point of needing to explain.
It's a kind of self-anesthesia, it's a kind of autosuggestion. Su Qing is greedy for this kind of self-intoxication.
When Su Qing saw Lu Kaiwen's name in the final clause, he determined his strategy in the negotiation. Lu Kaiwen's guidance suddenly became cheerful.
At this moment, Su Qing felt happiness.
As long as you are cared for, you are in happiness.
"Mr. John, I understand the banking community's focus on risk and self-protection. However, I would like to remind you that we are your customers and it is your responsibility to respect and protect us. The premise of our sitting here to negotiate is that the two sides are seeking cooperation, seeking to achieve a win-win situation in the wave of economic development of S City, and share the fruits of S City's prosperity. Do you think this agreement embodies that spirit? Su Qing stared at each other, displeasure flashing in her eyes.
As he listened, John sat up straight, his expression becoming more serious.
The surprise grew stronger, and he had to look at the lady across from him carefully.
A young and even somewhat immature face, despite the faint charm of the makeup of a professional woman, John can still capture the immaturity behind the youth.
But you have to refute your own assumptions.
The other party's sharp words shocked him. There is a rigorous logic in the words that are neither humble nor arrogant, and there is a resoluteness that cannot be refuted in the calm words.
This is the demeanor of a master negotiator who is well versed in psychology. In this small company, there are not only beautiful things that you admire, but also opportunities that make you amazing.
For Lingyun Company, John and the accompanying bank managers had a new and impressive understanding.
"Miss Su, I agree with your definition of our relationship. But that doesn't change the facts. We are a bank, a profit-seeking business company. We care about the relationship with our customers, but we care more about the risks involved in our cooperation. Your company has no collateral to match such a long-term agreement, so our terms are more stringent. Hope your company understands. We also hope that your company will accept this long-term agreement that lasts for 10 years and has a total loan amount of 1 billion. This agreement can allow your company to quickly grow into a star enterprise in S City, and can also help your company successfully complete the listing. Compared to these, nothing else seems to be something we should be concerned about. John quickly had a countermeasure, and he adopted a-for-tat strategy.
Su Qing didn't reply immediately, she was sniffing the breath floating in the air, and her breath was full of exciting challenges.
"Kevin, I don't know what to do with you, you always surprise me. Can I get back to you after I think about it? Xiao Zhufang still gave his hesitation after a long time.
"Hehe, of course. As I said earlier, I'm here to show my sister's attitude. As long as Su Qing's side doesn't end, I will always be with you. You are the company's chief financial officer. We have to pay attention to Su Qing's progress every step of the way. Even if we're chatting, that's our outward gesture. Lu Kaiwen smiled and cooperated with the other party.
At this moment, Xiao Zhufang finally understood Lu Kaiwen's purpose.
He's showing his support.
He is re-seeking the balance of the company.
Only this time, he stood on his side with a clear banner.
Interest returned to Xiao Zhufang's body. The frustration of the moment disappeared in an instant.
I like this change. I'm looking forward to the next changes.