bookbashuk Chapter 265 Meeting an Acquaintance
Chapter 265 Meeting an Acquaintance
As soon as he said that, the conference room fell silent for a moment, and several pairs of eyes fell on Shen Li, with a hint of inquiry and amusement.
Shen Li knew that when doing business, being too good-looking could sometimes be a problem—people would subconsciously assume that a beautiful woman's success was due to her dependence on a man.
She looked up at the man who had spoken, her eyes devoid of emotion, but a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips: "Did this boss eat shit this morning? His breath stinks."
These words were quick, harsh, and unrestrained. No one expected that this seemingly delicate young girl would speak so bluntly and shrewishly.
Even Fang Yi was stunned, clearly not expecting this scene.
The bald man's face flushed instantly. He stood up abruptly and slammed his hand on the table: "What the hell did you say?"
Seeing this, Lu Zhou immediately stepped forward, shielding Shen Li behind him. He looked at the other party with a stern face, his tall figure exuding a sense of oppression: "Want to fight? Go outside and fight. Don't disturb everyone's business here."
Although Lu Zhou still looks like a teenager, he is tall and slender, a full half a head taller than the bald man, and his aura is in no way inferior.
Fang Yi then realized what was happening and quickly stepped forward to smooth things over: "Everyone, this is a workplace, let's talk things out. Everyone here is a business owner, here to discuss business, not to start a fight."
The bald man glared at Lu Zhou, then glanced at Fang Yi. Clearly mindful that this was the Industrial Bureau's territory, he snorted sullenly, "I'll let it slide today because of Director Fang."
Lu Zhou wanted to say something more, but Shen Li gently tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Come here and sit next to me."
Lu Zhou reluctantly moved to sit down next to Shen Li, still keeping a wary eye on the bald man.
Shen Li appeared calm on the surface, but was rapidly calculating in her mind.
The security situation in that era was nothing like in later times, with surveillance cameras everywhere and countless unsolved cases on the streets.
Fortunately, Lu Zhou was there today. If she were alone, after saying those words, if a fight broke out, she, as a woman, would ultimately be at a disadvantage.
But for her to swallow this anger was truly stifling.
It seems that finding some reliable security personnel is imperative.
Ideally, they should be veterans, regardless of gender, but the key is that they must be skilled in martial arts and able to protect others.
At this moment, Fang Yi walked over, his face showing some apology: "Boss Shen, I'm sorry you had to suffer, don't take it to heart."
Shen Li shook her head: "It's alright."
Just then, the conference room door was pushed open again, and a familiar figure walked in.
Shen Li looked up and frowned slightly—Ming Xiangyang?
Why is he here too?
Ming Xiangyang was clearly not expected to meet Shen Li here. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he nodded in acknowledgment without making a sound.
Two burly servants followed behind him. After registering his name, they walked straight toward Shen Li.
"What a coincidence." He sat down in the empty seat next to Shen Li, his voice low.
"Yes, what a coincidence," Shen Li replied casually.
There were other bidders nearby, and both of them knew perfectly well that it was not the right time to say anything more.
After all, everyone here is a competitor, and they cannot discuss their thoughts at this time.
Fang Yi looked at the two of them: "You know each other?"
Ming Xiangyang looked at the person who had spoken to him earlier and nodded: "Yes, we are classmates."
Shen Liyi nodded in agreement, her tone flat: "Yes, current classmates."
Fang Yi chuckled and joked from the side, "Boss Shen really has a lot of talented people around him, all of them young and promising."
After all, Ming Xiangyang's age is obviously not that high, yet he was able to participate in the auction, so his strength must be quite good.
Shen Li raised his eyes, a sly glint in them, and smiled, "If Director Fang is willing to work for me in the future, he will naturally be considered a talent."
Upon hearing this, Fang Yi laughed heartily: "Then I'd be delighted. You two chat, I have some trivial matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you any longer."
"Okay, you can go ahead and get busy." Shen Li nodded.
After Fang Yi left, Shen Li's gaze fell on the bidding paddle in Ming Xiangyang's hand, and she said softly, "You're number ten, and I'm number nine. We're right next to each other."
Ming Xiangyang leaned forward slightly and asked in a low voice, "What is your goal in coming here today?"
Shen Li knew he wasn't an outsider, so she didn't hide anything. Turning her head, her warm breath brushed against Ming Xiangyang's ear, and she whispered, "Rongsheng Machinery Factory. And you?"
The scent carried a faint fragrance, and a blush suddenly rose on Ming Xiangyang's earlobes. His heart rippled uncontrollably, and his fingertips tightened slightly.
Lu Zhou, standing to the side, frowned and pursed his lips into a straight line—Why are you standing so close when you're just talking?
Seeing that Ming Xiangyang hadn't responded for a while, Shen Li raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's wrong? Is it inconvenient for you to say?"
Ming Xiangyang then came to his senses, coughed lightly to cover up his embarrassment, and whispered in her ear, mimicking her mannerisms: "I've got my eye on Hong Sheng Pharmaceutical Factory."
"Does your family make medicine?" Shen Li asked softly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Ming Xiangyang nodded slightly, and was about to say something more when Lu Zhou suddenly reached out and grabbed Shen Li's arm, his voice urgent: "Sister-in-law, the auction is about to begin!"
Shen Li followed his gaze and looked ahead. Sure enough, she saw several staff members walking onto the stage. She couldn't help but think to herself, "This kid, calling me 'Sister Li' one minute and 'Sister-in-law' the next, he really does something on a whim."
Ming Xiangyang's eyes darkened slightly as he turned to look at Lu Zhou, his expression darkening and a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes—this kid is getting in the way.
The middle-aged man on the stage scanned the entire audience, and when his gaze landed on Shen Li, a clear look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Director of the Industry Bureau.
He definitely has to say something about the auction.
He had heard Shen Li say that he was short of funds, but he never expected that he would actually be able to raise enough money to participate in the auction.
After a brief moment of hesitation, he cleared his throat and said, "Welcome, esteemed business owners, to this Industrial Bureau auction. We're all acquaintances, so there won't be many formalities. This auction will, as always, follow the principle of the highest bidder wins."
He paused, then continued, "Our first auction is for Dayang Machinery Factory. Although the equipment in this factory is only partially new, it is all in normal working order. It covers an area of 106 acres and currently has more than 200 employees. It should be noted that anyone who bids for the factory and is willing to take on all the employees will receive a 10,000 yuan discount on the final price. This rule will also apply to the subsequent three factories."
After saying that, he looked at the woman next to him and said, "This woman will preside over the auction process from now on."
After speaking, he walked straight off the stage and sat down in an empty seat in the first row.
Fang Yi and several other factory directors also sat on the side observation seats, quietly watching the situation inside.
The woman first briefly explained the auction rules, then immediately got to the point: "The first item up for auction, Dayang Machinery Factory, starts at 30,000 yuan, with each bid increment no less than 1,000 yuan. The auction begins now!"