Chapter 113: Jiang Yanran's Personal Arrival

Zhong Xiaoyao had found out that the reason Zheng Qian was handed this task was because Chen Weiqiang's subordinates were all busy with other matters. That was why she had been chosen, making it a rare and precious opportunity.

After having lunch, the four of them headed straight to Yebai Airport to pick them up.

But when the people from Duster Shipping arrived, they realized they weren't foreigners, but rather two young men in their late twenties.

This came as quite a shock to Chen Weiqiang.

He hadn't expected Duster Shipping to look down on Zhengxin Shipyard so much that they would only send two juniors.

Today, he, the president, and Zheng Qian, the vice president, had come in person, even bringing Zhong Xiaoyao along as a translator. This was more than enough to show how much importance he attached to this meeting.

However, after a brief interaction with the two young men, Chen Weiqiang felt that they actually possessed genuine capability. They weren't just sent by Duster Shipping to go through the motions; their professional skills were top-notch.

On the bright side, even Zhong Xiaoyao's translation work was spared, and she instead presented the reports and materials to them on behalf of Chen Weiqiang.

The two young men were shrewd, capable, and highly efficient. In just two and a half hours, they finished inspecting both the company and the docks.

Chen Weiqiang originally wanted to invite them to stay for dinner, but they declined.

"We are sorry, President Chen, but our flight is at five this afternoon, and we have to head back to report to our superiors. Thank you for your hospitality."

Arriving in Yebai at past one o'clock and flying back at five?

They really had come solely to inspect Zhengxin Shipyard.

Chen Weiqiang was amazed by their efficiency.

He had Zhong Xiaoyao escort them back to Yebai Airport.

Chen Weiqiang was amazed by their efficiency.

Zheng Qian thought to himself that this must be the gap between different enterprises.

It wasn't that he was biased toward foreign things; it was simply a difference in corporate culture.

As a special commissioner, General Manager Sun's report back home depended entirely on his own words. Wherever he went for inspections, he was showered with sugar-coated bullets, so he naturally became arrogant and hostile.

On the other hand, Duster Shipping boldly promoted energetic young people with ideals and ambitions. To them, work was work. Coming to Yebai wasn't a vacation; they were here to work, and they didn't care for social pleasantries or flattery at all.

Even if Chen Weiqiang really sent beautiful women to their rooms, they wouldn't accept.

"President Chen, do you think we can reach a cooperation with Duster Shipping?" Zheng Qian felt that since everything went so smoothly, there shouldn't be any problems.

Chen Weiqiang shook his head. "I'm not sure either."

As a foreign enterprise, Duster Shipping's cargo ships, technology, and management systems were relatively advanced. Their strength was far superior to China Airlines, and their status in the JZH region was second only to Asia Shipping.

With great strength came relatively high standards.

Without a necessary reason, Duster Shipping wouldn't cooperate with anyone. If they actually signed a cooperation agreement with Zhengxin Shipyard, it would only be a burden to them.

Cooperation is meant to be a win-win, not one party supporting the other.

The next day was the day of Asia Shipping's visit and inspection.

Chen Weiqiang took Zheng Qian and Xia Xixi to Yebai Airport at the scheduled time to pick up the visitors as usual.

A capable woman with cold, elegant features, a tall figure, and a heroic, dashing aura, dressed in a women's business suit, appeared in Zheng Qian's line of sight.

Her slender waist seemed to cut through the wind, outlining the breathtaking curves of her chest, exuding a unique elite aura.

Following behind her was a secretary wearing thick-rimmed glasses.

"Why aren't they here yet? They should have deplaned by now," Chen Weiqiang muttered in confusion.

"President Chen, it seems Asia Shipping didn't send a commissioner..." Zheng Qian reminded him.

Following the direction of Zheng Qian's finger, Chen Weiqiang saw the two women.

Jiang Yanran!

She had actually come to Yebai in person?!

Chen Weiqiang's mouth fell wide open in shock, and he rushed forward immediately.

Indeed, Jiang Yanran's personal visit was surprising, but there was no need for such an extreme reaction.

Zheng Qian led Xia Xixi and followed behind at a leisurely pace.

"President Jiang!"

"Hello, President Jiang. I am Chen Weiqiang, the chairman and president of Zhengxin Shipyard."

Asia Shipping used to be at the tail end of the first-tier shipping companies in the JZH region. Ever since Jiang Yanran took over Asia Shipping, it had leaped to become the industry leader.

In the industry, Jiang Yanran was a legendary figure, and everyone wanted to get close and make her acquaintance.

Last time at the Maritime Trade Summit, Jiang Yanran had actively walked over, but before Chen Weiqiang could strike up a conversation with her, she had left. He naturally felt too embarrassed to chase after her to curry favor then.

He hadn't expected that this time, Asia Shipping wouldn't just send a commissioner, but that she would come to Yebai in person.

Having the opportunity to host Jiang Yanran, how could he not be excited?

"Your personal visit to Yebai today is truly the greatest honor for me, Chen."

Chen Weiqiang instinctively reached out his hand.

Jiang Yanran looked cold, merely glancing at Chen Weiqiang's extended hand without making any contact.

Seeing this, Secretary Du Bingbing took a step forward. "My apologies, President Chen, but our President Jiang never shakes hands with anyone."

"Oh, right, of course..." Chen Weiqiang pulled back his hand in immense embarrassment. "We met last time at the Maritime Trade Summit. Your speech was truly excellent. It got my blood pumping so much that I wished I could invest my entire net worth into Asia Shipping."

"It wasn't as good as your company's vice president's speech." Jiang Yanran's gaze swept toward Zheng Qian.

Only then did Chen Weiqiang begin to introduce Zheng Qian. "Look at me forgetting. This is our company's vice president, Zheng Qian."

"Hello, President Jiang," Zheng Qian greeted her politely.

"I heard that the manager I fired has jumped ship to your company?" Jiang Yanran exuded an icy aura, her tone carrying a hint of interrogation toward Zheng Qian.

Fired?

Could Jiang Yanran be referring to Xiao Xinhao?

Zheng Qian didn't say anything.

Chen Weiqiang explained with a chuckle, "President Jiang, it's like this. The manager you mentioned is a fellow townsman of our President Zheng, as well as a college classmate. Hearing that something had happened to his position, and given his relationship with our President Zheng, he joined our company."

If Jiang Yanran hadn't brought it up herself, the three of them really wouldn't have known that Xiao Xinhao had actually been fired by Jiang Yanran.

Only now did Zheng Qian understand why Xiao Xinhao had been so high-spirited one day, only to bow and scrape before him the next day, desperate to join his company.

"President Chen, President Jiang pushed aside a lot of work to come to Yebai today. I hope you will make the best arrangements," Secretary Du Bingbing reminded from the side.

"Yes, of course. Let's head out right away so we don't waste President Jiang's time." Chen Weiqiang made a gesturing motion to lead the way.

Zheng Qian watched in a daze. He had never seen Chen Weiqiang act so subservient, putting so much effort into pleasing Jiang Yanran.

She was just Jiang Yanran; was there any need for Chen Weiqiang to go this far?

But thinking about it carefully, Zheng Qian could understand.

Zhengxin Shipyard's cooperation with China Airlines was completely dead.

They weren't very confident about cooperating with Duster Shipping either.

Chen Weiqiang didn't have any golden fingers or systems. He was just the president of a small enterprise. Upon meeting the industry giant of the JZH region, he naturally wanted to cling tightly to her thigh.