NOVEL NEXT Chapter 76: Empty the Warehouse
A few minutes later, Fang Feifei finished her call and returned.
Meanwhile, a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes also emerged from the office area.
"Hello, you must be Miss Fang Feifei!" The middle-aged man approached her and said.
Fang Feifei nodded, "Yes, I'm Fang Feifei. And you are?"
"I'm the chairman's secretary, my name is Wu Ming," the man introduced himself.
"Well, then, please show me to your chairman," she requested.
"Of course, Miss Fang, right this way."
With Wu Ming leading the way, Wang Ye and Fang Feifei arrived at the executive dining room in the office area, the Chairman's Office.
The Chairman of Wanlong Jewelry, Shen Wanlong, was a man in his sixties. He appeared quite robust and his complexion was very healthy.
He sported a slicked-back hairstyle and an air of arrogance.
"Chairman Shen, this is Miss Fang Feifei," Wu Ming introduced.
"Hmm, I see. You may go now," Shen Wanlong nodded, signaling Wu Ming to leave.
After Wu Ming had left, Shen Wanlong glanced at Fang Feifei before speaking, "Miss Fang Feifei, what business do you have with me?"
"Chairman Shen, I'd like to discuss gemstone supply with you," Fang Feifei went straight to the point.
"Gemstone supply? Doesn't the Fang Family always have other suppliers? Why would you come to me?" Shen Wanlong spoke indifferently.
The Fang Family was considered a major client, yet he did not regard them highly.
Although Shen Wanlong could not rival Fang Cunshan in overall strength, he was very confident in the gemstone industry, which allowed him such audacity in his treatment of Fang Feifei.
"Chairman Shen, let's skip the unnecessary details and talk business directly. I've inspected your company's raw materials. The quality and prices are very impressive. The Fang Family is also doing well in Yun City. A partnership between us would undoubtedly be mutually beneficial," she said.
"Is that so?" Shen Wanlong smirked playfully, "Miss Fang, something about what you're saying doesn't seem quite right to me! Is the Fang Family really doing well? I heard that Fang Family Jewelry Store has encountered some issues with gemstone supplies!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Feifei's brows furrowed slightly. It seemed Shen Wanlong was already aware that the Fang Family Jewelry Store had supply issues. He would undoubtedly seize this opportunity to demand a hefty sum from her.
But Fang Feifei had no other choice. Compared to being squeezed by her original supplier, being exploited by Wanlong Jewelry was, indeed, more acceptable.
"Since Chairman Shen already knows about this, I won't hide the truth. The Fang Family has indeed encountered some issues recently. So if you decide to cooperate with me now, I'll be very grateful," Fang Feifei said earnestly.
"Oh?" Shen Wanlong's eyes sparkled as he looked at Fang Feifei, "And how do you plan to show your gratitude?"
"For this gemstone purchase, I'll increase the price by five percent. Moreover, the initial purchase amount will be over fifty billion," Fang Feifei responded.
This was a huge purchasing amount, which meant Shen Wanlong could easily make a profit of over two billion. Indeed, it was a good deal for him.
Furthermore, Fang Feifei would continue to buy more gemstones in the future. Naturally, Wanlong Jewelry would make even more money.
But after listening, Shen Wanlong scoffed, "Miss Fang, do you think such a sum can sway me?"
"What do you mean, isn't it enough?" Fang Feifei asked, confused.
No one else but Fang Feifei could offer such conditions.
"If it were the past, it might have been enough. But now, it won't do. The Fang Family is currently in a vortex, and a partnership with you poses risks for me. The money you're offering isn't even enough to offset those risks!" Shen Wanlong explained.
At these words, Fang Feifei's expression grew darker.
It seemed that those targeting the Fang Family weren't limited to their previous suppliers. Otherwise, Shen Wanlong wouldn't behave this way.
"However…" seeing Fang Feifei's reluctance, Shen Wanlong changed his tone.
"However, what?"
"As long as Miss Fang agrees to one condition, I would consider discussing it," Shen Wanlong said.
A condition?
Wang Ye, who had been sitting quietly, also noticed that Shen Wanlong was no simple character. The condition he was about to propose was definitely tricky.
"What condition?" Although Fang Feifei was aware of the potential pitfalls, she still asked.
"The condition is that for the Fang Family's first purchase, you must completely clear out my jewelry store's gemstone warehouse."
Clear out the warehouse?
Fang Feifei pondered for a moment; undoubtedly, there were many low-grade stones in that warehouse.
Typically, gemstone suppliers like Wanlong Jewelry would import raw materials from production areas without regard to quality.
Then they would pick out the good gemstones to sell at high prices. The rest, which were almost junk, would have to be cleared out periodically.
However, the responsibility for clearing was usually on smaller partners. Large partners like the Fang Family would not purchase those gemstones.
"If Miss Fang finds it difficult, then let's forget it. I know clearing the warehouse is not a profitable matter. After all, our company's warehouse hasn't been cleared in over three years!" Shen Wanlong continued, seeing Fang Feifei's dilemma.
Hearing this, Fang Feifei didn't respond. If she agreed to Shen Wanlong's condition, the financial loss could be even greater.
However, at that moment, Wang Ye spoke, "Chairman Shen, could we first take a look at the warehouse?"
Shen Wanlong only looked at Wang Ye upon hearing his voice. He had been so focused on Fang Feifei that he had completely ignored Wang Ye's presence until now.
"Miss Fang, who is this?" Shen Wanlong inquired.
"He is the chief gemstone appraiser of Fang Family Jewelry Store," Fang Feifei introduced.
"What? Chief gemstone appraiser?" Shen Wanlong burst into laughter, "Miss Fang, when has the Fang Family fallen so low? To think you'd choose this greenhorn as your chief gemstone appraiser?"
Wang Ye, unfazed by the mockery, continued, "Chairman Shen, you just have to decide whether to let us see the warehouse or not!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Wanlong turned serious. Allowing them to see the warehouse was trivial; with tens of thousands of gemstones there, even if they were seen, what would it change?
Moreover, he was just a youngster who wouldn't be able to discern any subtleties.
"Alright, you can take a look! I'm curious to see what kind of insight an unseasoned kid like you could have!" Shen Wanlong promptly agreed.
Fang Feifei, watching from the side, was somewhat puzzled by Wang Ye. What was his intention in making this request? Did he already have a plan in mind?