In the office, Fade and Ernest sat opposite each other and got down to business. "Mr. Soo. what's going on with the company now?"
With a worried face, Ernest said to him, "East Coast is the commercial capital of the country. The market is huge, so from last year I had prepared for around six months to enter the East Coast market."
"Before the New Year, I had a discussion with East Coast’s business tycoons, the Qin family. We agreed to cooperate. I would pay for the funds and production products, whereas the Qin family would be in charge of East Coast's channel. We will establish the company together. I hold 60%, and they hold 40% and we'll work together."
"Because the market of East Coast is large and they have quite a say, I have made concessions in the shares, giving the Qin family 40% to enter the market as soon as possible."
"Everything was planned and settled. However, when I was ready to open the company, the Qin family suddenly changed their mind. They asked for 70% of the shares, leaving me with only 30%." "Of course I couldn't agree to such a request. I wanted to talk nicely with them, even offering 50-50; but the Qin family is rigid and not willing to give up. As a result, my new company has been delayed and has yet to be opened."
After hearing that, Fade could not help furrowing his brows. "This Qin family is acting too greedy. They want 70% just like that?"
"Mr. Soo, must we cooperate with the Qin family?"
Ernest replied, "Well, I wouldn't say that we must. It's just that the Qin family is a local business tycoon on here with a large market channel. If we cooperate with them, our company's development will be much easier."
"If we were to do it alone, it's not impossible in theory; but it's much more difficult. Plus, with the current situation, if we don't agree, I'm afraid that the Qin family not only won't work with us but will even deliberately make things harder. In that case, things will be troublesome."
After hearing that, Fade paused for a moment before asking, "Is there a girl named Evelyn in the Qin family of East Coast? She's about twenty."
Ernest was stunned for a moment, then immediately answered, "Indeed, there is. Evelyn is the niece of the current head of the Qin family, Caere Qin. She is considered quite doted upon. Fade, why did you ask?"
Fade said, "A while ago, I came in contact with her. How about this, let's make an appointment with the Qin family and have a good talk."
"Yes. I'll just make an appointment for tomorrow then," Ernest said, and Fade nodded.
After making an appointment with the Qin family, Ernest was slightly relieved. He gave him a smile, "Fade, you came all the way here, and I haven't even officially welcomed you, but you've already gotten busy. My apologies. Come, let's go out and have a meal. There are some restaurants in East Coast City that are very good."
"I will eat well today then," Fade grinned in return.
The two of them went out together. When they reached the first floor, they bumped into Anatasia again, who was walking out.
She glowered at Fade with unfriendly eyes, sneering coldly at him. The expression on her face was unpleasant.
He ignored her. Ernest, on the other hand, noticed this. He couldn't help but ask, "Fade, do you know Anatasia?"
He replied, "No. I just happened to meet her at the airport today. Mr. Soo, what's the background of this woman?"
Ernest explained, "Anatasia is a senior student of East Coast University's Arts Academy. Some time ago, she took part in a talent show and won third place. She's rather famous, especially here in East Coast."
"Thus, we invited her to be our ambassador. After all, celebrities like her, who just started being famous, are popular yet don't cost as much. In addition, she is from around here, so people in East Coast are more likely to have a sense of identity."
"Oh, I see." Fade nodded, not saying much. He didn't want Ernest's business to be affected by his small conflict with Anatasia.
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