The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1655 - 1654: Striking a Hard Bargain

"Zhu? Your surname is Zhu?"Tang Rao's expression of sudden realization just appeared on his face, which made the cigar man excited.

"Yes, yes, my surname is Zhu. May I ask what guidance Young Master Tang has?"

"I dare not offer guidance," Tang Rao casually remarked, "Surname Zhu? You also look like a pig, indeed your surname matches your appearance quite well."

Ah?

The cigar man had been waiting for a long time, only to hear this one sentence?

"You're right, just by looking at my appearance, many people can guess my surname. Young Master Tang's insight is truly astonishing!"

Tang Rao thought to himself, your ability to flatter is also quite astonishing!

However, in front of Tang Renwang, Tang Rao didn't want to speak too bluntly. If Tang Renwang decided to educate him in front of the man, how embarrassing would that be?

Luckily, in Tang Renwang's eyes, whatever Tang Rao did was right. Even if he beat the man now, Tang Renwang would probably applaud, thinking it was well done!

"Dad, this uncle is here to see you. Is he trying to ask for your help with something?"

Seeing Tang Rao actively asking Tang Renwang, the cigar man's heart jumped into his throat.

The success or failure lay in Tang Rao's next words. He didn't know whether he would be rejected again.

"Hmm, the company has received too many orders recently, and our factory over there is already overwhelmed. We can't take any more orders; I just rejected this order."

If the cigar man had come three days earlier, he would definitely have been a big client for Dynasty Industry and would have received the highest treatment from Dynasty Industry. But that was treatment from just three days ago, when Dynasty Industry was still trapped in a crisis. Outsiders giving orders then was considering Dynasty Industry, a true friend of Dynasty, while those coming now are not true friends; they are people with no other option, looking for sources. Their intentions are inherently impure.

"Lao Tang, I've said that as long as you agree, the price is definitely not a problem. We can still negotiate. You see, only your family nationwide still has the production line to continue production. My little brother's company has so many people to support. If you don't help, my company has no goods, and so many people will be unemployed!"

The cigar man almost cried.

He was indeed having a hard time. These days, Tang Rao targeted various companies, hitting people by day and sabotaging production lines at night. Those companies that could still produce similar products had their production opportunities cut off by Tang Rao due to their leaders' bad intentions toward Dynasty Industry. And he left no evidence for anyone to catch him interfering.

Even if those companies suspected that Dynasty Industry people were behind it, they lacked evidence and had to swallow the bitterness, not daring to rashly confront Tang Renwang for an explanation.

Those with the ability to produce found themselves unable to produce. Those who once looked down on Dynasty Industry, gave no orders, and wanted to corner Tang Renwang now found themselves unable to procure goods, trapping their own companies to the point of being unable to protect themselves.

Face, dignity—none of it mattered before power and money.

"My company is about to declare bankruptcy, but I haven't seen you giving me any orders, Lao Zhu. It's all about mutual benefit in human relations and business. If you hadn't done things so drastically before, I wouldn't have refused you in your difficult time. Isn't that true?"

Tang Renwang's words left the man red-faced with shame.

He was right. Dynasty Industry was nearly bankrupt; if Tang Rao hadn't returned in time, those seeking help now might be celebrating with champagne or watching the drama unfold.

"Lao Tang, I admit I was wrong before, but so many people were afraid to take risks. I was also worried about getting my company involved, so I resorted to desperate measures. I'm here to apologize and ask for another chance. We still have many opportunities to cooperate in the future, don't we?"

Tang Renwang, having heard many apologies these past few days, wasn't surprised by Lao Zhu's words. Instead, it was surprising that he remained calm to discuss business under these circumstances.

"But my dad has already said, with so many people seeking cooperation recently, if we take on more, we won't be able to handle it."

Tang Rao pretended to be the Second Young Master, supporting Tang Renwang.

The father and son duo's coordinated act left Lao Zhu nearly exploding with emotion.

"My order isn't large; it won't take much time, and the price is definitely higher than others. I'm willing to take a loss just to deliver the goods. Otherwise, the compensation alone would bankrupt my company."

Lao Zhu had brought his plea to this point, and Tang Rao probably understood some of Lao Zhu's limits.

He snapped his fingers and, in a negotiating tone, said: "Dad, haven't you always said to repay evil with good? Even though people may not have been good to us, you see how pitiful this uncle is. Why don't we work some overtime and help him?"

Huh?

Both Tang Renwang and Lao Zhu looked at Tang Rao, unsure of the underlying meaning of his sudden suggestion.

"Yes, yes, yes, it was my fault before. As long as Lao Tang helps me this time, I promise never to act recklessly again. I will firmly support Dynasty Industry and never seek other manufacturers."

Lao Zhu seized the moment to express his loyalty. Tang Renwang didn't express his stance, waiting to see Tang Rao's true intentions.

"Uncle, you know labor costs are quite high these days, especially overtime work; not many people are willing to do it. If it weren't for your order, our company employees wouldn't need to work overtime and could spend more time with their families. So, aside from the payment for our goods, shouldn't you also give our employees some additional overtime pay?"

Overtime pay?

No problem, as long as the goods are delivered, he was willing to pay more.

It was fortunate that Tang Rao only asked for additional overtime pay without demanding an exorbitant amount. Just as Lao Zhu felt a sense of relief, Tang Rao's next words pushed him into icy despair, making him feel cold all over.

"Of course, besides the employees' overtime pay, there's also the mental distress compensation for their families, and the time loss compensation for us; all of this should be considered. If you think it's cumbersome to calculate separately, I won't make it difficult for you. Let's simplify it by tripling the order's price, how about that?"

Tripling the order's price?

Lao Zhu initially thought he had misheard. But seeing the bright glint in Tang Rao's eyes when looking at him, he understood everything. This was a trap set early on by Tang Rao, luring him step by step toward the pit. And when the final push came, he had no choice but to fall into the trap that Tang Rao had diligently dug for him.

Refuse?

Lao Zhu pondered. If he voiced a refusal now, their cooperation would surely end.