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Gravekeeper
At least from my perspective, Zhao Yin truly values loyalty. Although she doesn't like Zhao Min, at the crucial moment, she was still willing to sacrifice her life in exchange for Zhao Min's reincarnation, which is quite touching.
Upon hearing my words, Liu Yiyi opened her mouth in surprise and looked at me. "Song Fei, your life is really exciting... But now that you mention it, I feel more at ease. Since Zhao Yin is feeling down, I'll talk to her again. Once she gets out and clears her mind, she can come back to work. Thank you for recommending such a good employee."
I smiled. "Didn't you already notice? Or are you just exceptionally perceptive?"
"Don't flatter me so obviously," Liu Yiyi chuckled.
I laughed along with her.
Just then, Liu Yiyi's phone rang.
Liu Yiyi picked up her phone and exclaimed, "Oh no, it's already eight o'clock! We've been so engrossed in conversation that I lost track of time..." She then answered the call and mentioned my store name.
I looked at Liu Yiyi curiously; it turned out she had made plans with someone else.
At that moment, a woman in her forties pushed open the café door and walked over. She wore a long trench coat and pointed high heels, with light makeup that accentuated her elegant demeanor. She smiled slightly at Liu Yiyi and approached her confidently.
I guessed this woman was the client Liu Yiyi had arranged to meet. After considering it for a moment, I decided to stand up and prepare to leave.
However, Liu Yiyi smiled at me and said, "Song Fei, why don't you stay here? Just consider yourself my project consultant. This project is related to traditional Chinese medicine, and since you're a student majoring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and my fellow alumnus, your insights would be invaluable—no charge for your help, right?"
I could only smile and then sat down next to Liu Yiyi.
The woman in the trench coat approached Liu Yiyi and shook her hand, elegantly smiling as she said, "Hello, Liu Zong. I've heard that Sihai Group has appointed a new Executive Vice President who is incredibly beautiful. Now that I've met you in person, I can see that the rumors don't do justice to how stunning you truly are."
"Mr. Chen, you smiled! Please, have a seat. Oh, this is my friend and project consultant, Song Fei," Liu Yiyi said, pointing at me.
The woman looked at me and then smiled, "Mr. Song is fortunate to have such a good friend like Mr. Liu; it’s truly enviable."
I shook hands with the woman, feeling a bit annoyed. Her words clearly implied that she thought I had only become a project consultant through connections, which was unfortunately true.
Liu Yiyi sat down and said, "Mr. Chen, I’m quite interested in the new Herbal Essence project your company has developed. I wonder if you would be interested in collaborating with us."
"If we could collaborate with Sihai Group, I would certainly be honored," the woman replied, taking out a document from her bag and handing it to Liu Yiyi. "Our company has put a lot of effort into this project over the past three years, both in time and finances. If we can work with Sihai Group, it would mean our efforts were not in vain."
Liu Yiyi flipped through the document. She must have seen it before because after just a couple of glances, she handed it to me.
Feeling bored, I took it to look over. When I saw the name on the cover, I was taken aback; it was Chen Fang.
Seeing the name Chen Fang made me realize that the woman sitting across from me was the one who had scammed Fourth Uncle and his friends out of several thousand dollars.
I glanced at Chen Fang and felt a wave of disgust for her. A person with such poor character likely wouldn’t run a good company either.
I examined the document, which outlined the general experimental approach and results of Herbal Essence. This so-called Herbal Essence was actually a type of flavored beverage extracted from Cuscuta chinensis, Eucommia ulmoides, ginseng, and Ophiopogon japonicus. According to the document, this extracted Herbal Essence contained rich amino acids and various substances that could enhance human immunity and significantly boost mental vitality. It was described as a non-stimulating health coffee that also had beauty benefits.
Moreover, this seasoning was very convenient to use; you just needed to add it to a cup of water and drink it. The taste was also quite pleasant.
Overall, the concept was promising. If these effects were genuine, this product would surely sell well. As someone who studied traditional Chinese medicine, I knew that Cuscuta chinensis, Eucommia ulmoides, ginseng, and Ophiopogon japonicus were excellent health products beneficial to the body.
In summary, the final results presented in this document were very enticing; no wonder Liu Yiyi was eager to collaborate with Chen Fang.
However, could someone with such significant character flaws genuinely be dedicated to research? How much of this document contained fabricated content?
I furrowed my brow, deep in thought. Unfortunately, I wasn't a student of traditional Chinese medicine, and I found it difficult to understand the chemistry behind it, making it hard to determine how much of this experimental record was fabricated.
I looked up and heard Liu Yiyi and Chen Fang discussing the preliminary pricing agreement.
Chen Fang smiled and said, "Liu Zong, you must understand how much manpower and materials a research and development project requires. It took our company three years to successfully develop this project. To be honest, twenty million is the lowest price. For that amount, I can transfer all the intellectual property rights to you. Of course, we could also take a more secure approach by having you acquire our project laboratory. However, that would raise the price significantly."
Liu Yiyi took a sip of her coffee and replied, "Fifteen million is my upper limit. This is my first time leading a project, and if the costs are too high, the board won't look kindly on me. So, please consider this price."
Chen Fang appeared somewhat troubled. "That price is negotiable; however, I hope we can continue collaborating with Sihai Group on other projects. For this one, we could proceed without making a profit—it's about long-term development."
Liu Yiyi smiled and extended her hand. "If this price is acceptable, then let's have a pleasant collaboration. I'm sure we'll work together more in the future."
"Pleasant collaboration," Chen Fang said as she shook hands with Liu Yiyi. "Liu Zong, let's sign the contract and settle the payment soon. Our company has been facing some financial strain lately; you know how long an experimental project can last. We're really stretched thin at this point, so if possible, let's complete the handover within three days."
"Sure!" Liu Yiyi was eager.
After discussing the initial pricing agreement, they talked about the current market situation. I had to admit that Chen Fang was a thoughtful woman; she was a top student and had navigated the business world for many years, making her far more seasoned than Liu Yiyi.
After over an hour of discussion, Chen Fang stood up to leave.
Liu Yiyi let out a sigh of relief as she saw Chen Fang off before returning to her seat. She stretched lazily and looked at me with pride. "Hey, Song Fei, did you see that? I can handle things on my own now!"
I smiled at Liu Yiyi.
She pouted slightly. "Why does your smile seem so dismissive? I'm sharing my joy with you! Once this experimental project starts, the potential for growth is very high."
I chuckled and replied, "Liu Zong, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed."
"Ah?" Liu Yiyi looked at me and tapped the table. "Hey, don't jinx it."
I sat down across from Liu Yiyi and said, "I'm not jinxing anything, but this Chen Fang is not as good as you think."
"You know her?" Liu Yiyi looked at me curiously.
I nodded. "Do you remember when I mentioned Fourth Uncle and Seesaw? Those three were swindled by this woman. She's the kind of person who would even cheat migrant workers out of their money. Do you really think she would be a good partner?"
Liu Yiyi's face fell completely, losing the joy she had just moments ago. Her fingers tapped on the table. "Even if her character is questionable, this experimental project is very promising. I... I can't give up."
"Liu Yiyi, I'm not asking you to give up on the project. I just want to know how much false data might be hidden in the materials she provided you. With all the data falsification and plagiarism happening in schools these days, how could someone with poor character spend three years seriously completing an experimental project? You're being too naive."
Liu Yiyi took a big sip of her tea and thought seriously for a moment. "Song Fei, I think... I think you have a point, but how can I determine if her experimental data is fake?"
"That's easy. You can come to me; I'll help you investigate the authenticity of this experimental project," I said.
Liu Yiyi looked at me and then covered her mouth as she laughed. "Are you sure?"
"Of course I'm sure!" I tapped the table a few times, serious about it. "Besides, I've already earned several thousand recently through commissions. The key is that those clients, including Zhao Yin, are all very satisfied! Of course, since you're wealthy and this commission involves specialized knowledge, the price will be a bit higher. At least fifty thousand!"
Liu Yiyi immediately nodded. "Alright! Fifty thousand for you to investigate Chen Fang's experimental project; it would be best if you could do it quickly. I can't keep dragging this out with her."
"No problem, I'll get back to you within five days," I replied promptly.
Liu Yiyi smiled and took out her phone. "Give me your account number; I'll transfer the money right now... Wow, Song Fei, you've really found a way to make money now that you're reaching into my pockets."
I chuckled and glanced at Liu Yiyi's chest, thinking to myself that I wouldn't dare reach into her pockets; if I did, we might not even remain friends.
I said, "Even brothers need to settle accounts clearly. As good friends, we should keep things transparent, right?"
Liu Yiyi immediately transferred the money to me; it was her personal funds, not company money.
I received a text message from the bank and couldn't help but sigh inwardly—it's still easy money when it comes from the wealthy.
Liu Yiyi smiled and stood up. "Alright, Song Detective, no matter what, your reminder today is incredibly important to me. If I had given her the money and then discovered an issue, that would have been a real mess. I realize this place is truly a treasure for business discussions. I've decided that from now on, for any major contracts, I'll come here to sign."
I chuckled, "No problem at all; I won't charge you extra."
As we walked out together, I felt for the first time that perhaps the distance between me and Liu Yiyi, my goddess, wasn't as far as I thought!
Watching Liu Yiyi drive away in her Jaguar lifted my spirits immensely; I was practically overjoyed!
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