Chapter 549: Day of Final Battle
"Have you heard the name Shangguan Feihong?"
"At a time like this, who hasn't heard of it!"
"Alas, what a disaster. I've only been with Fenglin Group for a few months and thought I could rise smoothly to become one of the company's early key players. Now the question is if the company can keep going at all..."
"Just who is Shangguan Feihong anyway, that even the Ten Great Families in the Provincial City have all submitted to him..."
"I heard from the front desk Xiaoli that he is a second-generation noble from Beijing. Because he couldn't win over President Lin, he decided to take revenge, leading to the current situation..."
"Tsk tsk tsk, to think that was the reason. But seriously, why couldn't President Lin just compromise a little? Does she want to watch the company she established crumble like this?"
In the elevator leading to the office, several employees of Fenglin Group were whispering together, their expressions showing a mix of sharpness and gloom compared to a few days ago.
It's no wonder. It's been five days, and the company has repeatedly faced setbacks recently. It's a wonder anyone could be happy.
In recent days, Feihong Group, having secured financing from the noble families, completed a series of large orders in the business world, successfully impacting the morale of Fenglin Group.
This early morning period is usually a time when employees come to work and greet each other warmly. But when they meet, the topic is extremely sensitive.
Ding!
As it passed the tenth floor, the elevator door opened, and Qin Hao walked in with a relaxed expression.
Seeing Qin Hao, the employees immediately changed their tone and greeted him enthusiastically.
"Hello, Manager Qin..."
"Manager Qin, you don't look well. Overtime last night?"
"I have breakfast here, Manager Qin, would you like some?"
It must be said, Fenglin Group is indeed a company of elites. The acting skills and abilities of the employees are still impressive.
Earlier, the group was complaining about the company, but now they were fawning like loyal subjects, smiling brightly.
Qin Hao responded kindly to everyone, feeling somewhat disheartened.
Damn it, in just a few days, the company's internal panic has grown so much that if it continues like this, Feihong won't even need to take commercial action; Fenglin could collapse internally!
In these past few days, Feihong Group has launched a series of strategic moves, not only seizing Fenglin's networking resources but also partnering with several reputable old companies, strategically surpassing Fenglin while continuing to encroach.
To put it bluntly, Fenglin's current situation is critical, and it risks being swallowed up if it's not careful.
The elevator door opened, Qin Hao stepped out first and glanced back to see the employees all wearing serious expressions.
"Comrades, I know the current state of the company isn't great. But I urge you to maintain confidence, to devote yourselves to your daily work and not be swayed by negativity."
Rarely, Qin Hao played the role of a leader, earnestly beginning a speech: "As a manager, I can't give you too many promises, but I can guarantee that Fenglin's dangerous situation will soon pass. After today, I will make Feihong Group pay the price it deserves, and we at Fenglin will achieve a comeback, becoming the top pharmaceutical company in the province!"
It must be said, Qin Hao's acting skills did not fall short; the atmosphere improved considerably after just a few words.
"We believe in Manager Qin!"
A few employees, faces full of excitement, were genuinely fired up by Qin Hao's words.
"Alright, comrades, keep the enthusiasm and work hard."
Having said this with a gentle smile, Qin Hao quickly left the corridor and headed to Lin Yuhan's office.
Inside, Lin Yuhan sat behind her desk, pressing her hands to her temples.
Recently, the company had been in turmoil, and to fight against Feihong Group, Lin Yuhan had chosen to work day and night without rest.
It was her third all-nighter already, and due to a disrupted schedule and lack of sleep, her eyes were slightly swollen, her complexion seeming a bit older compared to a few days ago.
"Silly girl, another sleepless night, huh..."
Qin Hao walked over, his face full of affection, massaging Lin Yuhan's shoulders.
Lin Yuhan closed her eyes, enjoying the rare moment of affection, speaking worriedly, "It's today."
Qin Hao simply uttered an "Hmm" and said nothing.
Lin Yuhan opened her eyes, looking steadfastly out the window, "If we lose today's competition for targets, I'll find a good price and sell the company to Feihong. That way, the employees won't lose their jobs."
Today is the day that will decide the fate of many companies in the Provincial City.
To support private enterprises, the government has decided to invest technology, manpower, and resources to cooperate with excellent companies within the province.
They are adopting an auction approach. Simply put, today is the bidding day; whoever has money can win the favor of the provincial government and secure a series of cooperations with them.
One could say that no matter which company wins the bid, it can embark on a journey of prosperity.
After all, the government represents the nation, and with the backing akin to a state-level endorsement, even a small third-tier company can advance smoothly and leap to become a provincial giant.
For Fenglin Group, today is a life-changing day. If they win the bid, they'll secure the most stable and luxurious cooperation projects for the coming year or two, without fearing Feihong's tricks anymore.
If they lose, they might be suppressed by Feihong for years, and the very reason for the company's continued existence could be questioned.
Qin Hao could feel under his fingertips that Lin Yuhan's body was extremely tense; the girl was probably overly nervous, making her previously soft body feel as rigid as wood.
"Alright, relax. The company has earned so much over the years, and the bank is very friendly, so today's bidding should be fine."
Hearing Qin Hao's reassurance, Lin Yuhan, rather than comforted, felt even more saddened and smiled bitterly, "The company currently does have some funds. But compared to Feihong, it's a drop in the bucket, far from sufficient! They have the Ten Great Families as backup vaults!"
Qin Hao lightly tapped Lin Yuhan's head, "Are you losing your confidence and praising others? I assure you, this time Fenglin will win the bid. Now can you relax a little?"
"Alright, alright, I'll try my best, okay..."
Lin Yuhan didn't quite believe Qin Hao could save the day, but not wanting to worry her beloved, she responded casually.
At eight-thirty in the morning, having sat quietly in the office for a long time, Lin Yuhan stood up, fiddled with her hair in the mirror for a bit, and took a deep breath.
Qin Hao picked up her briefcase and chuckled, "Madam President, with this secretary present, can't you be more relaxed?"
"I want to be like you too, but sadly, I can't..."
At this tense moment, the proud female president expressed her feelings helplessly.
"Alright. The car is still waiting downstairs, so let's go and give it our best shot!"
As Qin Hao spoke, he held Lin Yuhan's little hand and led her out the door.