Prince charming, your persona has collapsed!-Chapter 956 - 406: Pitiful Little You

Chapter 956 -406: Pitiful Little You

Lu Youcai slammed the table, staring angrily at Zhu Hong.

The reason he suggested a valuation of forty million and proposed appointing Zhou Yuwen as CEO was absolutely not to trap Zhou Yuwen. He genuinely thought Zhou Yuwen had the capability and the background, and Zhou Yuwen himself was like a living advertisement, which could increase the recognition of Ele.me.

This way, not only would they save sixteen million, but they could also become a community of shared interests with Zhou Yuwen.

As for Zhu Hong’s words about trying to trap Zhou Yuwen and push him in, that was pure nonsense and sheer drivel.

Zhu Hong’s lengthy objection was merely an attempt to block this collaboration, but Lu Youcai didn’t expect Zhu Hong to be so shameless.

Lu Youcai’s face was flushed with anger.

He was aggressive and wanted to explain to Zhou Yuwen.

But Zhou Yuwen naturally knew Zhu Hong was doing it on purpose, so before Lu Youcai could finish, Zhou Yuwen calmed him, saying, “Mr. Lu, I understand your point.”

“What you’re doing is for my own good.”

“But honestly, I’m just a student, and I know nothing about operating food delivery software. I believe professional matters should be left to the professionals, so my intention is to really sell off Xianlin Takeout in a package deal.”

“The current situation is that both of you want my Xianlin Takeout, and my rule is simple: whoever bids higher gets it.” Zhou Yuwen spread out his hands, speaking simply.

Lu Youcai was very upset, saying, “Mr. Zhou, have you forgotten how Meituan dealt with you back then?”

Zhou Yuwen smiled and said, “That was so long ago, besides, since Mr. Zhu is willing to compensate me for promotional costs, what else do I have to say?”

As he spoke, Zhou Yuwen glanced at Zhu Hong beside him.

Zhu Hong chuckled softly, thinking to herself, “Little fox, when did I ever say I would cover promotional costs?”

Lu Youcai adjusted his glasses again and said, “If Mr. Zhou insists on doing business this way, then we at Ele.me may not be able to accompany you!”

With that, Lu Youcai turned to leave.

But Zhou Yuwen showed no intention of stopping him. As Lu Youcai reached the door, he couldn’t help but look back at Zhou Yuwen, indicating, “Are you really going to let me go like this?”

Zhou Yuwen’s lips curled slightly, as if to say, “If you want to leave, just leave.”

Lu Youcai was at a crossroads at this moment.

But after all, he was a president and still had his dignity.

He finally gritted his teeth and left.

After Lu Youcai was gone, Zhu Hong folded her hands and chuckled lightly, “It seems the competitor has left. The highest bidder wins, so Mr. Zhou, can I take the lead now?”

Zhou Yuwen chuckled, “Sister Zhu, you’re dreaming too beautifully. You chased away my client, and I haven’t even held you accountable yet, and you still want to take advantage of me? Do you think my advantage is so easy to take?”

Zhu Hong smiled broadly, saying, “Mr. Zhou, we are equal here. Didn’t you also ditch me once?”

What Zhu Hong meant was that Zhou Yuwen was being unethical; despite having been in contact with her, why did he still entangle with Ele.me?

Zhu Hong’s eyes teased as if they could draw silk, with a few hints of coquettish blame.

Yet Zhou Yuwen didn’t feel that he was in the wrong. He said, “That’s how business is. Just because we’ve played a few rounds of golf together, does that mean it has to be you? Business isn’t done that way.”

“In this aspect, you certainly understand better than I do, Mr. Zhu.”

Now that everyone was gone, and since he was more familiar with Zhu Hong, Zhou Yuwen didn’t hold back and relaxed back, with his leather-shoed feet nearly propping up on the table.

Even though it was somewhat exaggerated, it was an open-air table after all, so there was nothing much about it.

Zhu Hong watched Zhou Yuwen, knowing he was not as easy to deal with as he appeared.

She said, “I naturally know the highest bidder wins.”

“I just want Mr. Zhou to understand that the price Ele.me can offer, Meituan can also afford it.”

“Originally, the headquarters gave me a price of twenty-five million, but I think Mr. Zhou’s worth is far beyond that. The base price I can offer here is thirty-five million. If Mr. Zhou is willing, we can sign the contract now.”

“Thirty-five million, how do we account for seven million in promotional costs?”

Upon hearing this, Zhu Hong laughed, saying, “Isn’t it included in the thirty-five million?”

Zhou Yuwen said, “But Ele.me offered me forty million.”

“Where are they now?”

“They’ll be back.”

A simple campus takeout could save the two major delivery groups hundreds of millions in promotional fees. Selling for just thirty to forty million was indeed a huge saving for them.

Zhou Yuwen truly didn’t believe Lu Youcai would just leave like that.

And Zhu Hong wasn’t easy to deal with either, seeing that Zhou Yuwen was unwilling to back down.

Zhu Hong also didn’t want to get entangled any further. This woman indeed had a unique charm, with her voluptuous figure, she gently stood up, “If that’s the case, Mr. Zhou, I’ll go back and discuss with headquarters, and try to give Mr. Zhou a satisfactory answer. I also hope Mr. Zhou, for the sake of our personal friendship, can yield a bit on the price.”

Zhou Yuwen stood up and shook hands with Zhu Hong, “Feelings are feelings, business is business.”

They chatted for quite a while but reached no conclusion.

Zhou Yuwen escorted Zhu Hong downstairs, where music and dance were still lively.

Jiang Xinyi saw Zhou Yuwen coming down and proactively came over to ask how the discussion went.

Zhou Yuwen said, “You can just ask Sister Zhu.”

Jiang Xinyi looked at Zhu Hong, who smiled broadly and said, “It went very well.”

Then she looked at Zhou Yuwen and said, “Mr. Zhou, I wish you prosperity in your business. I have to get back to headquarters for a meeting, so I’ll take my leave first. The new house is very beautiful.”

“Thank you.”

After saying that, Zhu Hong left.

Shortly after Zhu Hong left, Zhou Yuwen’s phone rang.

It was Lu Youcai calling.

But Zhou Yuwen didn’t answer, with a curious Jiang Xinyi by his side.

Regarding how much Xianlin Takeout could sell for, it wasn’t just Jiang Xinyi who was concerned. Many in the business circles attending the banquet would likely be interested in this issue.

By the end of this banquet, many would know that Zhou Yuwen’s Xianlin Takeout had already risen to about thirty-five million.

Jiang Xinyi kept asking how the talk went with Zhou Yuwen?

Zhou Yuwen answered it didn’t go very well.

“Both groups are as stingy as iron roosters. I estimate Meituan’s base price is around thirty-five million, and Ele.me’s is a bit higher, probably thirty-seven million.” Zhou Yuwen estimated.

Jiang Xinyi said, “If that’s the case, you should choose Ele.me.”

“No rush, Meituan should be able to squeeze a bit more, anyway, I’m not the one who’s in a hurry, taking it slow is fine.”

Zhou Yuwen exchanged a few simple words with Jiang Xinyi over there. Beside Jiang Xinyi was Tang Xinrou, who had just returned from abroad. Before attending this party, Tang Xinrou had likely learned a bit about Zhou Yuwen, but upon actually meeting Zhou Yuwen, Tang Xinrou still felt that Zhou Yuwen was somewhat more impressive than the rumors suggested.

Tang Xinrou, being a woman who’s seen the world abroad, would definitely want a particularly capable man as a partner. Initially, she only knew that this man founded Xianlin Takeout, valued at twenty million.

At that time, Tang Xinrou became interested in Zhou Yuwen, and now she heard it had increased to thirty-five million.

She couldn’t help but view Zhou Yuwen differently.

Unfortunately, Zhou Yuwen’s eyes only had Jiang Xinyi in them right now, constantly engaging with Jiang Xinyi, and Zhou Yuwen asked Jiang Xinyi, “Where is Aunt Jing?”

Jiang Xinyi replied, “She’s still over there with friends, do you want to go and take a look?”

“Sounds good.”

The two were close, and they planned to go find Liu Jing after they finished speaking.

It was already three in the afternoon, the first wave of guests had mostly left.

You Changjin found it difficult to accept upon learning Zhou Yuwen and Jiang Xinyi were a couple, but since everyone said they were a natural pair, You Changjin felt somewhat melancholy.

At this moment, You Changjin actually planned to leave, but before leaving, You Changjin still wanted to ask Zhou Yuwen face to face.

Are you really in that kind of relationship with Jiang Xinyi?

Just now, You Changjin had been searching for Zhou Yuwen’s figure.

Now Zhou Yuwen finally came down from upstairs, and You Changjin stepped forward wanting to ask Zhou Yuwen clearly.

Just as they were about to meet.

At this moment, a woman suddenly appeared and directly intercepted Zhou Yuwen.

“Mr. Zhou, hello!”

The woman was also around thirty years old, slender, dressed in a black business suit, blocking Zhou Yuwen’s path with a slight smile.

Actually, at this moment, Zhou Yuwen also noticed You Changjin beside him.

Seeing this instructor, Zhou Yuwen felt a bit headache, he knew You Changjin came to ask him.

But what could he say, he wanted to say he didn’t even know when he became a couple with Jiang Xinyi.

Altogether, it was very annoying.

And the appearance of this woman relieved Zhou Yuwen’s awkwardness.

Seeing the woman’s appearance, Zhou Yuwen also became curious, “Who are you?”

The woman smiled and handed over a business card, “Let me introduce myself, my name is Guan Zi.”

Zhou Yuwen glanced at the introduction on the card, Baidu Business Department, Guan Zi.

Baidu?

Zhou Yuwen thought for a moment and roughly understood, “Oh, hello, shall we talk inside?”

Being so tactful, Guan Zi was also pleased, it seemed the information was correct, this man indeed had something special about him.

Guan Zi followed Zhou Yuwen upstairs.

Zhou Yuwen glanced over, seeing You Changjin wanting to say something but holding back. He didn’t have time to talk to You Changjin, so he thought for a moment and gave Jiang Xinyi a look.

“…” Jiang Xinyi felt helpless too. Zhou Yuwen didn’t want to entertain You Changjin, and naturally Jiang Xinyi didn’t want to either, after all, nothing could be more awkward than seeing an ex-boyfriend at this moment.

The main thing was, as she grew older, Jiang Xinyi increasingly realized how naive her thoughts were at the time.

Now only Jiang Xinyi and You Changjin were left.

Of course, Tang Xinrou was still following behind.

Jiang Xinyi and You Changjin were speechless, eventually Jiang Xinyi began with, “What are you doing here?”

And You Changjin ended with, “I’m leaving soon.”

You Changjin was rather tactful.

Knowing there was no need to engage with Jiang Xinyi, he didn’t linger, turning to leave.

Jiang Xinyi thought for a moment, ultimately decided to go after him.

She felt it was necessary to explain to You Changjin.

Earlier, Liu Jing practically announced to the world that her daughter was Zhou Yuwen’s girlfriend.

Zhou Yuwen managed to handle the situation.

But Jiang Xinyi felt she really was Zhou Yuwen’s girlfriend now.

Although, she didn’t need to explain to You Changjin at all.

But considering You Changjin was Zhou Yuwen’s instructor, it seemed he wouldn’t let it go so quickly, therefore Jiang Xinyi still wanted to clarify to You Changjin.

At this moment, You Changjin had already reached the villa’s yard.

There weren’t many people in the yard.

Jiang Xinyi chased out, “You Changjin.”

“?” You Changjin turned back, glanced at Jiang Xinyi.

Jiang Xinyi said, “Let’s talk.”

You Changjin thought for a moment, eventually nodded.

Thus, the two walked out of the yard, finding a quiet spot in front of the villa.

At this moment, the cake sent by the property had just arrived, the manager saw Jiang Xinyi and smiled broadly, “Miss Jiang! This is a cake delivered specifically for you by the Qingli Bay property.”

Jiang Xinyi nodded, “Bring it inside, please.”

“Alright.”

From this sentence, it could be seen the property of Zhou Yuwen’s home knew Jiang Xinyi.

Moreover, Jiang Xinyi could manage the house.

The outcome was already quite clear.

You Changjin felt he had been deceiving himself all along.

He adjusted his glasses, forced a smile, said, “You and Zhou Yuwen, his home’s property are quite familiar?”

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