Chapter 1269: Chapter 1269: Original Sin (3)

After Ye Qilan finished talking with Su Hongxing, he called Du Qingyu: “President Du, I have arrived at the hotel you mentioned, where is your chairman?”

“Our boss is already waiting in the VIP lounge for President Ding.”

In Ye Qilan’s ears, Du Qingyu’s tone seemed to have nothing inappropriate.

Just before hanging up, he said something ambiguous: “President Du, have I ever told you, I hold grudges very well?”

Du Qingyu was startled, “Is, is that so?”

“We have been dealing with each other for more than a day or two, right? I am such a person, if nobody provokes me, I won’t provoke others because I don’t have that much time to waste on irrelevant people. But if someone provokes me, I will make them…”

He stopped mid-sentence, his voice deep and chuckling.

The laughter transmitted through the phone into Du Qingyu’s ears, suddenly made her feel chills run down her spine, and even more terrified.

After Ye Qilan finished the phone call with Du Qingyu, he proceeded to the VIP room number given by Du Qingyu and pushed the door open.

Inside were seven or eight men and women, among them a middle-aged man who, upon seeing Ye Qilan enter, greeted him with a full face of smiles: “President Ding truly has a remarkable presence, no wonder you are the dream lover of the young ladies in Taicheng. I am the chairman of Hongkang Group, my surname is Zhao, nice to meet you!”

Ye Qilan ignored Chairman Zhao’s chubby palm, walked past him, and found a seat on the sofa: “Chairman Zhao, please sit.”

The expression on Chairman Zhao’s face stiffened. To someone unaware, they might think this was Ding Ye’s home ground. Although reluctant to admit it, this man’s aura was indeed a bit intimidating.

“Aren’t you eager to cooperate with Jufeng Group?” Ye Qilan glanced at the men and women present.

His gaze seemed harmless, yet inexplicably made people feel uncomfortable, like being licked by a venomous snake.

Although the people present were worldly, under Ye Qilan’s stare, everyone was somewhat frightened, and even no one dared to laugh anymore.

The previously lively scene quieted down instantly because of Ye Qilan’s presence.

Ye Qilan then looked at Chairman Zhao: “Chairman Zhao, please sit, my time is precious, I don’t want to waste it all on you.”

Chairman Zhao nervously rubbed his palms and sat down. He harbored resentment towards Ye Qilan but dared not show it on his face.

“President Ding, have you already read through the proposal? Are there any parts you are dissatisfied with?” Chairman Zhao asked cautiously with a smile.

“The proposal is well made, but there is one part I am not satisfied with.” Ye Qilan took out the proposal, threw it in front of Chairman Zhao: “A mere 20% discount lacks sincerity? At the very least, it should be 40%, then I’ll feel the urge to sign.”

The smile on Chairman Zhao’s face became somewhat rigid; he had never seen such a greedy businessman before.

“Isn’t 40% too much? We also have to do business, President Ding. Asking for so much right off the bat lacks sincerity for cooperation.” Chairman Zhao really wanted to tear off Ye Qilan’s cold, noble face.

Of course, it was just a thought; how could he dare to lay a hand on this man with such a powerful aura?

“I am basically charity to your company, don’t you see that? 40%, no less, otherwise no deal,” Ye Qilan looked at Chairman Zhao indifferently.

Chairman Zhao could no longer force a smile, his face darkened: “President Ding, that is quite an unpleasant thing to say…”

“I am just stating facts, unpleasant as they may be, you’ll have to accept them. It is your company begging and pleading to cooperate with me, this is a fact. Since it’s a fact, there’s no fear in letting everyone know.”