NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1031: You Write, I Sign
"Oh dear, oh dear!"
For once, Jiang Chen wasn't working out. He sat on a chair on the balcony, sunbathing and seemingly contemplating life. But before he could come to any conclusions, his thoughts were interrupted by Mao Tu's strange shout.
"Having a seizure?"
Now that they knew each other well, there was no need to be so formal.
Grinding her teeth, Mao Tu held up her phone, "This is infuriating! Jiang Chen, come and take a look!"
Jiang Chen remained still, retracting his gaze to stare at the clear blue sky, as if intending to continue meditating.
Mao Tu stomped over and shoved her phone directly into his hand.
"Look at this, are these people even kids? They're beasts!"
Jiang Chen glanced at the news on the phone, initially uninterested, but after watching for a moment, he finally understood why Mao Tu was so agitated.
"How can someone in their teens be so vicious?"
Mao Tu wasn't exaggerating.
The news on the phone was indeed shocking.
A group of minors bullied a peer and eventually brutally murdered him, burying the body to cover up the crime, and then returned to school as if nothing had happened.
"Are you sure this news is true?"
Jiang Chen handed the phone back.
Mao Tu froze for a moment, then took back the phone. "I wish it were fake. If I were a judge, death penalty! Straight to death penalty!"
"They're minors."
"Did you kill anyone when you were a minor?"
It was Mao Tu's turn to be left speechless.
In his youth, he was indeed rather mischievous, often messing around with Fu Zili and the others, but at most it was just fighting, with fists, never daring to use knives.
So it's not about being a "minor."
"You could suggest to your young lady to think of a way to change the law."
Mao Tu nodded in deep agreement, "I've been thinking the same thing, what kind of lousy law is this, not knowing who it's protecting!"
"Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong..."
The doorbell rang.
"The young lady is back."
Mao Tu hurried to open the door.
Speak of Cao Cao and Cao Cao arrives.
Cao Jinse walked in.
"Miss..."
The indignant Mao Tu immediately began sharing the news she had seen.
The question of whether human nature is inherently good or evil has always been a difficult issue to settle.
"Hmm, okay, I'll immediately contact the relevant departments to have them abolish the protection laws for minors."
By the looks of it.
She was in a good mood.
Had the leisure to joke around.
Jiang Chen was a bit surprised.
He of course knew what Cao Jinse had been up to today.
Dongying's attitude over such a long time was no longer in doubt, and the results of the negotiations were unquestionable, yet she seemed quite pleased?
"Was your proposal accepted?"
Cao Jinse replied, "No."
"Finding joy in misery?"
Jiang Chen teased.
"Their refusal isn't necessarily a bad thing for Jiuding. Plus, there's some good news."
Approaching good company elevates you.
Boss Jiang's optimism radiated contagiously.
"Where's Taoist Duanmu?"
"Taking a nap."
Cao Jinse glanced at the closed bedroom door and smiled.
Having a heart like Liu Li, not having to worry about anything, is a kind of blessing.
"What's the good news?"
Jiang Chen walked in from the balcony.
"I should thank you, actually."
Thank me?
Jiang Chen was baffled.
Could it have been exposed?
Today, Yingdong Electric Power held a shareholders' meeting, and that Ms. Cynthia was sure to attend.
Before Jiang Chen could prepare to explain, Cao Jinse sat on the sofa, "Cynthia raised the offer, 60%."
Jiang Chen immediately fell silent, raising his eyebrows ever so slightly.
What's going on?
He and the other party clearly reached a deadlock.
How did it suddenly come with an increased offer?
Vera's end wasn't even resolved yet, and now there's another competitor?
But it does seem rather coincidental.
Vera's offer was 60%.
And Ms. Cynthia's too.
It seems both precisely predicted Jiuding Group's bottom line.
"This should be her bottom line, no room for negotiation,"
Sometimes, Mao Tu could be quite obedient, proactively bringing her lady a bottle of water.
Seems like it hasn't been exposed, Jiang Chen maintained composure, "Did you agree to her offer?"
"Not yet. I need to communicate with the group, but this price is acceptable."
"Jiang Chen, you don't seem happy?"
Mao Tu suddenly peered at him.
"No."
"Then why are you frowning?"
Jiang Chen froze, nearly having the urge to pick up this girl and throw her out the door.
Cao Jinse also looked over.
Why was he frowning?
If Jiuding Group really decided to choose Cynthia, what would he do?
"Something's not right."
Jiang Chen furrowed his eyebrows even more.
"Not right where?" Cao Jinse asked, puzzled.
"I had already negotiated with her for 63%, so why did she cut it down 3 points with you?"
Fortunately, the person in question wasn't there, otherwise, it would have been hard to maintain a dignified and elegant demeanor.
Boss Jiang's acting skills could be described as meticulously honed.
After all, often sparring with masters, you tend to improve.
"You negotiated with her for 63%?"
Cao Jinse frowned her delicate brows.
Jiang Chen nodded, his brow furrowed deeply, flawless, and impeccable.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Your bottom line is 65%, right? I was planning to tell you after negotiating above 65%."
A true negotiation expert.
Cao Jinse found herself wondering if she had underestimated this guy's capabilities.
"Did you really get to 63%?"
Even if someone's acting was so profound as to be indistinguishable from reality, instinct still prompted Cao Jinse to feel this was a bit unrealistic.
"I initially offered 70%, and she said I was handsome."