Liao Yongnan smiled.
"CEO Lu, surely you're joking? My colleagues worked overtime to rush this contract out. I guarantee this one will satisfy you."
Lu Chengwen kept his eyes fixed on Liao Yongnan.
He slowly reached out, picked up the contract, and tore it apart at an unhurried pace.
Both Liu Ruyan and Liu Rufeng were shocked.
He handed the torn contract to the female secretary. "Please throw this away for me."
Then he said to Liao Yongnan, "President Liao, I have three principles in business. First, integrity—I keep my word. Second, mutual benefit—I never drive people into a corner. Third, efficiency—I never waste time."
Liao Yongnan looked at Lu Chengwen and nodded. "CEO Lu has the bearing of a great general. Your moves truly are extraordinary."
"So..." Lu Chengwen shrugged. "It would be more appropriate for us to start with the second contract."
Liao Yongnan stared at Lu Chengwen for a long while... The entire office fell silent, as though someone had pressed a button to stop time.
Jiang Shihan and Chen Mengyun were already accustomed to this kind of high-pressure negotiation.
Chen Mengyun lowered her head and fussed with her nails, while Jiang Shihan remained perfectly calm.
Even the Liu sisters kept their composure.
Only Li Zhen was restless, sweat beading on his forehead as he swallowed hard.
Li Zhen leaned toward Lu Chengwen. "CEO Lu, why don't we first hear what new terms Nanhua Association has to offer? I spoke with them yesterday as well..."
Lu Chengwen smacked Li Zhen in the face with a document from the table.
Then he looked at him and said three words: "Sit back down."
Li Zhen covered his face. He had not expected Lu Chengwen to be so rough, openly slapping him during negotiations. He did not dare lose his