107: Mr. Xu, who regrets

Jiang Chuan took the phone and noted down the first number in the call log and the one labeled 'Wife' in his own phone.

Only then did he stand up, pressing Boss Xu—whose smile was now incredibly stiff—back into his chair. Wiping the sweat from the man's face, he said, "I'll go have a chat with your wife, then decide whether or not to cooperate with you, alright?"

Xu Wenqiang looked up at this terrifying man, shaking his head frantically as he stammered, "No... I'll cooperate! Didn't you want the lowest price? I'll drop it by another percentage point! Just don't tell my wife!"

"Boss Xu has an appointment tonight, so I'll take my leave. Until next time!"

Jiang Chuan didn't linger and turned to leave. There were so many cosmetics factories in Guangzhou; he wasn't desperate for this one. At most, it would just be a waste of a little time.

"Two points! President Jiang, please be magnanimous and forgive me this once!"

"Three points, President Jiang!"

Jiang Chuan acted as if he hadn't heard, pushing open the office door and walking straight out. He sighed inwardly, shaking his head, 'I still preferred your initial arrogant and unyielding look.'

Xu Wenqiang knew very well that this matter was beyond redemption. Three points was his absolute limit; any higher, and it would be a loss-making venture!

After all, there were costs, employee wages, daily overhead, and other expenses. This was just a production company that relied on small profits and quick turnover.

Moreover, the company's chairperson was his wife. Shuddering at the thought of the consequences, he didn't even have the heart to change his clothes; his heart felt colder than his body.

His merchant's instinct drove him to try and salvage the situation immediately. He picked up his phone and dialed the person who had called him last night.

"Hello! This is Xu Wenqiang. What kind of person did you set me up with? He charged into my office and dumped a basin of water on me!"

"Boss Xu, as long as you complete the task I've arranged, your reward will be substantial."

"I've already done it! Now the other party has dirt on me, and I might not be able to stay at the company. I'm coming to you!"

*Beep, beep, beep—*

Hearing that sound, Xu Wenqiang's mind went blank. Clinging to a sliver of hope that it might just be a bad signal, he hurriedly redialed, but this time it wouldn't go through at all!

"Dammit! I've been played!"

The last bit of hope vanished completely. His strength seemed to drain away as he slumped into his chair.

"Jiang Chuan, Jiang Chuan!"

Xu Wenqiang ran to the window and saw an unfamiliar Mercedes-Benz business van downstairs. He scrambled to the elevator to rush down.

"If I tell him who the person behind the scenes is, maybe there's still a chance!"

The elevator doors opened. He didn't have time to care about his dripping clothes as he sprinted for his life toward the Mercedes. It was a sight to behold: the man flying forward while his clothes struggled to keep up.

It goes to show that human potential is infinite... but as the distance closed, hope grew further away because the car started moving and drove off right before his eyes.

Jiang Chuan didn't see him. Even if he had, he wouldn't have bothered. The most stable form of cooperation between two parties was mutual interest!

Cooperation through threats and blackmail was the lowest level. If the man got divorced later, would that leverage still be useful?

At that point, all the accumulated resentment would explode instantly like a time bomb.

While it might yield significant benefits in the short term, in the long run, the disadvantages would certainly outweigh the advantages.

Sitting in the car, Jiang Chuan composed a message. Kind-hearted as he was, he couldn't bear to see others being deceived. Once he felt it was fine, he sent it to Boss Xu's wife.

[Xu Wenqiang is having an affair and might have already run away. You need to hurry. This is the girl's contact information. Just a passing Good Samaritan, no need for thanks!]

As expected, one's mood becomes exceptionally pleasant after doing a good deed!

Feng Qiqi already knew what had happened and strongly condemned such marital infidelity!

She didn't feel there was anything wrong with the big scumbag sitting next to her; perhaps this was a double standard... The two didn't return to the hotel. Since it was already noon, they found a nearby restaurant for a simple lunch.

Jiang Chuan wasn't quite used to the eating habits in Guangzhou, as the food was too light. In comparison, he preferred Sichuan cuisine, though this was still acceptable.

While eating, he searched for his next target. Guangzhou was the city with the most cosmetics companies in the country, and he had the support of Tang Ke's algorithm.

This was why he hadn't prepared a backup plan; he easily locked onto another company.

However, it wasn't a factory, but a beauty brand company. Fortunately, they had their own self-built production lines.

Such companies were very difficult to cooperate with. They focused on brand cultivation and value, and their marketing and channels in this era leaned toward the high end.

They used methods like celebrity endorsements, hard advertising, and film or television collaborations to enhance their popularity.

Starlight was, after all, just starting out. It followed the path of high volume and low profit margins, which was a completely different direction.

If Starlight went to collaborate with LV now, shouting, "Give me your products at the lowest price, and I'll definitely make you more famous!"

The other party would surely send him to a mental hospital... The most likely way to cooperate would be through advertising placements, which they might consider.

Jiang Chuan casually looked up this company called Qing Yan Beauty, and as he read, he realized there actually was an opportunity!

The feedback for this company's products was quite good, but whether it was a promotion issue or some other reason, its popularity in Guangzhou wasn't high.

Based on production calculations, they were barely covering costs. Without some kind of opportunity, there was a high probability they would continue to decline.

Jiang Chuan found the contact information for Cosmetics Brand online but didn't rush to call. He planned to investigate first.

Little Green Tea clearly liked the sweeter-tasting food of Guangzhou; most of the dishes on the table ended up in her little belly.

Seeing she was full, Jiang Chuan put down his chopsticks and said, "Let's go, I'll take you shopping!"

"Okay, okay!"

Shopping was Feng Qiqi's favorite thing. She also wanted to buy something for him; although her wallet wasn't very thick, she could still manage some small items.

The two got into the car and found a nearby mall with a Qing Yan Beauty specialty store.

The mall style in Guangzhou was quite unique, favoring a "park-like" style where one could see large areas of greenery upon entering.

Following the shopping guide's directions, the two arrived at Qing Yan Beauty. As expected, there weren't many customers in the store; there were even more staff than customers.

As they walked in, a receptionist approached them and said warmly, "Welcome to Cosmetics Brand. How can I help you?"

Jiang Chuan asked a few questions, and the other party answered them fluently. He felt the service was decent; the issue wasn't with the frontline sales staff.

After letting Little Green Tea try some samples, he finally asked, "How does it feel? Is it worth buying?"

Feng Qiqi was a professional in this regard. Putting down a small bottle of liquid foundation, she nodded and said, "It's excellent for this price range. The cost-performance ratio is very high; it's definitely worth buying!"