Chapter 8 Bidding For a Project
- Zhu Linlin was curious about the call.
- “Jun, who called?”
- Qin Jun said, “One of my juniors.”
- “Oh.” Zhu Linlin had only asked out of curiosity. If she knew the person on the other line was Meng Wengang, her jaw would have dropped.
- Soon, they arrived at the Zhu's residence, where Zhu Yong was already waiting for them. He was very excited to see Qin Jun again.
- He only started speaking after patting on Qin Jun's shoulders for quite some time.
- “Young man! You're all grown up!”
- It had been ten long years. The return of an old friend had caused him to go through all sorts of emotion.
- The Qin family was once a powerful and prominent family, yet now, Qin Jun was the only person left.
- Zhu Yong prepared some wine and dishes for the three of them. They enjoyed the food while catching up with each other.
- Zhu Linlin noticed Zhu Yong appeared to be troubled.
- “Dad, did something bad happened to grandpa?”
- Zhu Yong shook his head, “Jun's an excellent doctor, your grandpa is fine. He just needs some time to recuperate before we can get him out of the hospital.”
- “It's a business-related problem.”
- “What is it about?”
- Zhu Yong sighed and said, “I just received news that the Meng Group is going to set up a new company called Xuanyuan Group.”
- “They have been planning this for almost five years, and the initial capital is as high as five billion. Its main focus will be on the pharmaceutical sector.”
- Zhu Linlin lifted her brows and expressed interest, “That's great news for us! The new company should call for tenders and we can try our best to bid. We should seize this opportunity!”
- Zhu Yong looked disconsolate. “This is what bothers me. Zhu Ming called and told me that the Zhu Group would also want to take part in the bidding. He wanted me to stay out of it.”
- Zhu Linlin got mad and slammed the table, “Who is he to tell us what to do?”
- “Why can't I?!”
- Just when Zhu Linlin was talking, Zhu Ming walked towards them in a pompous manner.
- “Let me tell you this, Zhu Linlin. The Zhu Group will secure all the pharmaceutical projects under the Xuanyuan Group. Be it brand name or company size, you can never compete against us. Stop wasting your energy and resources, okay?”
- “Oh, and did you know? I heard something that made me really angry!”
- After saying this, Zhu Ming pointed a finger at Qin Jun and said, “Did you know, this fellow went and made a commotion at the Tang residence, and even insulted Tang Tianhao! Yet, here you are, still enjoying your little reunion with this troublemaker?”
- The Tang family was the family of Qin Jun's mother.
- When the Qin family lost their power, by right the Tang family was expected to be affected, but the Tang family was quick to end the relationship, and even rubbed salt in their wounds.
- The Tang family did so to prove their loyalty to the three prominent families.
- Yet Qin Jun, not knowing his position, decided to pick a fight with the Tang family. Anyone who became his ally would definitely suffer in the future!
- Zhu Linlin was taken aback, “Jun, did you really do that?”
- Qin Jun was still calmly seated, not bothered by what he had said.
- “It's just the Tangs. Are you afraid of them?”
- Zhu Ming let out a cold laugh, “You think you're better than the rest? 'Just' the Tangs -- what a joke. The Tangs would never have let you off easy if it weren't because of us Zhus!”
- “The Tang family could have taken you down easily. And we're not even talking about the support they have!”
- “Zhu Linlin, let me tell you. Now that things have escalated to this point, you’d better stay away from him. Our family business is more important. We must win the projects.”
- “The opening ceremony of the Xuanyuan Group will take place two days later, and we have received two invitations. You’d better stay home. Wentao and I will go instead.”
- Zhu Linlin's expression suddenly changed. “Excuse me? If there are two invitations for the Zhu family, it means one for you and one for my dad. What makes you think it's just for you and your son?”
- Zhu Linlin's company was just a small business, and if she could not be there for the opening ceremony to take part in the bidding, she might not get a single chance to compete at all!
- The opening of such a large corporation would determine the direction and development of their company for the next five years, if they managed to secure projects from them.
- What Zhu Ming is doing is just too much!
- Zhu Ming snorted dismissively, “Of course I'll go with my son. I’m the one that represent the Zhu family, whereas Wentao represents the Zhu Group.”
- “And your family? Who can you represent?”
- “YOU!” Zhu Linlin was so angry that her face turned pale. Grandpa is sick and they're doing this to us!
- Qin Jun let out a cold smile, “Linlin, don't worry. Two days later, you'll attend the ceremony with me.”
- Everyone was stunned when Qin Jun said this.
- With......with you?
- Zhu Ming sneered, “Who do you think you are? Xuanyuan Group belongs to the Meng Group. It is not open to any ordinary folks. Do you still see yourself as the young master of the Qin family? We, the Zhu family, only managed to obtain two invitations after trying so hard. And you think you can simply make your way in? Are you kidding me?”
- Aunt Zhu, the third sister of the family, walked out and said, “Linlin, you cannot trust him. All the prominent figures would be attending the Xuanyuan Group's opening ceremony. What would they think if they see the both of you together? If people misunderstand you, then it's your own problem. But what if it tarnishes the Zhu family's reputation?”
- These people from the Zhu family made it sound as if Qin Jun would get them into trouble.
- Zhu Ming said, “Sister, don't worry. They won't be able to get in, and they definitely won't get a chance to bump into those wealthy people there. This fellow here is just good at bluffing, hahaha.”
- Zhu Ming left after that sentence, leaving Qin Jun, Zhu Linlin and Zhu Yong there.
- Zhu Linlin clenched her fists, “Uncle has gone too far!”
- Zhu Yong was feeling just as down. “Linlin, do you have any business contact with the Meng Group? If not, let's try to approach them in private?”
- Zhu Linlin shook her head, “The Meng Group is a large conglomerate, it's impossible for us to get in touch with their people.”
- The father-daughter duo let out a sigh, feeling extremely defeated.
- Qin Jun said, “Linlin, Uncle Zhu, like what I've told you earlier, don't worry about the invitation. I will take you with me.”
- Zhu Yong and Zhu Linlin were confused. We've not met Jun for ten years and now he has learned to bluff?
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- The paramount day in the Donghai's business world had finally arrived - the opening of the Xuanyuan Group!
- The Xuanyuan Group was a business that was kickstarted with an initial capital of five billion, and had been the brainchild of Meng Group's Meng Wengang for five years.
- Once established, this group would affect the economy of the entire Donghai City, or even the entire Handong Province.
- Many family businesses, big and small, would want to be a part of this conglomerate. Getting their hands on just one project alone would have guaranteed their success for the next five years.
- But it would be extremely competitive, and it would not be an easy task for any company to rise to the top.