Chapter 72: Unconventional Methods

Hu Yuebin had just been badmouthing that bastard, and to his surprise, speak of the devil and he appears.

After consulting Hu Yuebin for his opinion, President Ma Wencheng decided to let Zheng Qian come up to see what tricks he had up his sleeve.

"President Hu, do you think he might be here to sue for peace?"

"In my opinion, it's very likely. He doesn't know the first thing about business. I doubt Chen Weiqiang sent him. It's more likely he's scared of the consequences and came here on his own initiative, fearing that Chen Weiqiang would hold him accountable once he returns." Hu Yuebin analyzed earnestly.

Zheng Qian, accompanied by Xia Xixi, followed President Ma Wencheng's secretary into the office.

Upon entering, he saw three people in the office.

Zheng Qian only recognized Chang Dashan; he hadn't met the other two. Xia Xixi quietly introduced the identities of the three people from the side.

"The one in the black suit is President Ma Wencheng, the boss of Jiyuan Woodworking."

"The young man next to him in the silver-gray suit is the boss of Yamei Shipyard."

After hearing this, Zheng Qian was a bit surprised.

The boss of Yamei Shipyard was actually this young?

Looking at him, he wasn't much older than Zheng Qian, and even younger than Chen Weiqiang.

Yamei Shipyard was considered the largest shipyard company in the Midwest region; he hadn't expected it to be under the control of a young man.

Xia Xixi quickly explained to Zheng Qian that he was similar to Xu Shuyun of Jinxiu Group, but in terms of development after taking power, one was on the ground and the other was in the sky.

With that explanation, Zheng Qian understood immediately.

So he was just a playboy who loved wining and dining; Yamei Group would sooner or later be ruined in his hands.

"What a coincidence, President Chang is here too?" Zheng Qian glanced at Chang Dashan.

The expressions on Chang Dashan and Hu Yuebin's faces did not show Zheng Qian any kindness, nor did they acknowledge his words.

On the contrary, President Ma Wencheng, who was being used as a pawn, smiled at Zheng Qian, asked Zheng Qian and Xia Xixi to sit down, and even took the initiative to pour them tea.

"I wonder what brings President Zheng here to see me?" President Ma Wencheng was a master of playing dumb; even though he knew the purpose of Zheng Qian's visit, he still pretended not to know.

Zheng Qian snorted coldly; he had no intention of currying favor with President Ma Wencheng.

"President Ma, you have a short memory. Earlier today, your company sent us a lawyer's letter. Forgotten?"

"Oh my, look at my memory. Right, a lawyer's letter. What about it?"

What about it?

Zheng Qian was directly infuriated by his mocking expression.

Analyzing the situation on the scene carefully, it was exceptionally clear.

Although President Ma Wencheng appeared amiable, he was sitting with Hu Yuebin and Chang Dashan. The three of them had been discussing something before he arrived.

However, with Yamei Shipyard involved, it was highly likely related to this incident.

As for Dafu Timber, Zheng Qian hadn't heard of any moves from that company yet.

These three sitting together to meet Zheng Qian without any attempt to hide it clearly meant they wanted to tell him: We are out to get you, what can you do about it?

Zheng Qian didn't intend to say much. He gave a look, and Xia Xixi took out various documents, informing President Ma Wencheng of the legal consequences of defaulting on debt, as well as the absurdity of that lawyer's letter.

"Little beauty, hold on a second."

"How is it absurd? The woodworking products I exported were damaged by 7% when shipped to Singapore and 15% when shipped to Japan. You breached the contract first."

"I can also tell you straight out that you need to pay us 13 million in liquidated damages."

So you're not paying a single cent, and you want Zhengxin to pay you an additional 6 million?

"Mr. Ma, our side shows everything was signed for normally. I don't know where you got the data for the 7% and 15% damage rates?"

"According to our sailors' records, only 3% was damaged throughout the entire journey, which is within the range stipulated by the contract, and that was due to your overly shoddy packaging."

"There's nothing else to say. I'll just say this: Zhengxin Shipyard must pay us 13 million in liquidated damages, otherwise, we'll see you in court."

Seeing that he couldn't win the argument against Xia Xixi, President Ma Wencheng started to quibble and act unreasonably.

At this moment, Zheng Qian finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"President Ma, I'll only say this once: I'll give you one day to transfer the outstanding 7 million in shipping fees to the Zhengxin Shipyard company account."

Conversations in the business world are always unfathomable.

Zheng Qian actually wanted to curse, but since the other party didn't, he didn't either.

He originally wanted to say, "If you don't pay, just try me. If it goes over by a minute, don't blame me for being impolite."

Now Zheng Qian could only phrase it as: "President Ma, I have informed you in person. If it exceeds the 24 hours I have specified, I will adopt unconventional methods to handle this."

"Let's go."

After saying this, Zheng Qian left Jiyuan Woodworking; he didn't want to stay there for another moment.

From inside the office came extremely exaggerated laughter.

"Did you see that? The expression on his face just now." Hu Yuebin laughed uncontrollably.

"I will adopt unconventional methods to handle this." President Ma Wencheng pursed his lips, imitating Zheng Qian's way of speaking and tone.

"Stop imitating him, you're killing me with laughter." Chang Dashan slapped his thigh.

They didn't believe that Zheng Qian could have any unconventional methods; he was just bluffing to scare people.

...

On the way back, Zheng Qian dialed Xu Shuyun's number, hoping to meet her today to discuss some business.

Xu Shuyun was quite straightforward and agreed to meet Zheng Qian.

Xia Xixi was a bit confused.

It was clearly a matter for Zhengxin Shipyard; why was he looking for Jinxiu Group?

At a time like this, he was still flirting?

To be honest, even Xia Xixi couldn't figure out whether Zheng Qian was just bluffing or if he already had a way to deal with them.

Now, three companies had joined forces, wanting to snipe at Zhengxin Shipyard.

Especially that President Ma Wencheng; she didn't know what benefits Hu Yuebin had given him to make him turn against Chen Weiqiang.

Before, when she was Chen Weiqiang's secretary, she had interacted with President Ma Wencheng quite often, and their relationship was considered quite close.

To stab someone in the back for a bit of profit was truly unworthy of a hero.

Even if Chen Weiqiang were in Yebai now, he would feel it was tricky.

"Have you managed to contact President Chen yet?"

"Not yet. I don't know what's going on; we still can't reach President Chen. If this continues, the company will have to report him as missing." Xia Xixi was anxious; not being able to reach him at such a critical moment was truly maddening.

7:00 PM.

Zheng Qian arrived at the Lanxi Hotel to meet Xu Shuyun.

"President Zheng, if you have something to say, just say it. Why did you look for me?"

Just after sitting down, Xu Shuyun wanted to get straight to the point with her first sentence.

"How straightforward."

This was exactly what Zheng Qian wanted.

When Zheng Qian was at Jiyuan Woodworking, he had already thought of a solution; he wasn't bluffing.

Zheng Qian did indeed have cards in his hand.

This card was enough to make President Ma Wencheng kneel down and call him grandpa.

"Actually, it's nothing major. It's just about the investment again. Didn't we fail to reach an agreement last time?"

"Let's have a good talk this time. If it seems alright, we can finalize it directly to avoid any complications. Don't you agree, President Xu?"