Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 589: Encountered an Attack on the Road

He immediately called the hotel service number and quickly arranged a sumptuous lunch in an unquestionable tone.

Soon, neatly-dressed hotel staff came in one after another and served one dish after another of carefully prepared local specialties.

The glossy roast meat on the plate exudes an attractive luster, and the special sauce exudes a mellow aroma.

The exquisite dim sum has various shapes, like pieces of art, and their delicate taste is ready to burst forth.

In an instant, the originally solemn meeting room was filled with the tempting aroma of food, and the tense atmosphere was quietly relaxed a little.

However, at this moment, He Yuzhu seemed a little hesitant.

He sat upright and quietly on the leather sofa, as if isolated from the noise around him.

His brows were slightly furrowed, forming a few shallow grooves, and his eyes were staring ahead, but his gaze was a little blurred, as if he was penetrating everything in front of him and looking into something deeper.

He Yuzhu has always been meticulous, like an experienced hunter, who can always smell danger in the subtleties.

At a moment when it seemed that the dust had settled and the overall situation had been decided in the eyes of others, he, relying on his keen intuition, seemed to sense an undercurrent beneath the calm surface of a lake, and keenly captured a hint of crisis lurking in the dark. This crisis was like a ferocious beast hidden in the fog, and no one knew when it would pounce.

Huang Yingdong, who was standing by, saw that He Yuzhu had a frown on his face, his eyes were solemn, and he stood there like a sculpture. This situation was really abnormal and he felt quite surprised.

After hesitating for a moment, he stepped forward, looked concerned, and asked softly, "Mr. He, what's wrong with you? You don't look well, are you worried about something?"

Huang Yingdong and He Yuzhu have fought side by side in the business world for many years, and have come a long way. Huang Yingdong knows He Yuzhu's temperament very well. He knows that He Yuzhu has always been calm, and his absent-minded look must mean that he has encountered a difficult problem and is making important considerations in his mind.

Hearing this, He Yuzhu felt as if a gust of cold wind had blown through him. His body trembled slightly, and the teacup in his hand just stopped in mid-air.

He slowly raised his head, his usually resolute eyes were now shrouded in a layer of gloom, his face revealed a trace of worry, his lips trembled slightly, as if there were thousands of words turning around in his throat, and after a moment, he slowly opened his mouth and said, "I was thinking, if the competitor also sets the price at around 400 million, there may be something fishy going on. You know, the market is volatile, their price may seem to be the same on the surface, but the actual bid is very likely to be far higher than this number. Once this happens, we will undoubtedly fall into a passive disadvantage in this bidding. Take the previous [specific project name] for example, our price was also in a reasonable range at that time, but the opponent secretly raised the price, which eventually caused us to miss the project. This time, we must not repeat the same mistake."

He Yuzhu frowned, his eyes revealing deep worry.

He has been in the business world for many years and knows that business is like a battlefield. Competitors always resort to any means necessary and price wars are a common tactic.

Huo Yingdong showed a hint of hesitation on his face, his eyes flickered slightly, and his words paused slightly: "This..."

His thoughts instantly drifted back to the difficulties of previous intelligence gathering.

In a business world full of intrigue and deception, every piece of information is like a faint light groping in the darkness. Although it can bring a glimmer of hope, it is also accompanied by endless uncertainty.

The intelligence he obtained showed that the other party's bid was rumored to be less than 400 million.

The informant who provided this information has always been known for his reliability in the industry. He has passed on intelligence many times in the past, and all of them have been accurate and correct. He has provided key support for many business decisions and established a very high reputation in the minds of the public.

However, the business world is like a battlefield, and the situation changes rapidly, just like the weather in June, which changes at any time.

In such an ever-changing environment, it is difficult to guarantee the timeliness and accuracy of intelligence 100%.

Even the most reliable informant can only provide information based on the situation at hand, and subtle changes in the market may render previous intelligence useless at any time.

Although the person who provided the tip-off swore and spoke with certainty, as if he was completely sure of the authenticity of the information, before the final result was revealed, no one could confidently assert that the other party would never change the bid amount.

After all, in this fierce competition involving huge profits, the commercial value contained in gambling licenses is enough to make anyone crazy.

If someone is willing to pay up to 400 million, then adding a few tens of thousands of dollars on top of this already high price may not be an insurmountable difficulty for those determined and financially strong opponents.

Tens of thousands of dollars might be considered a considerable sum in normal times, but in this battle for a gambling license that could change the entire business landscape, it is just a drop in the ocean and insignificant.

In order to obtain the gambling license and realize their business ambitions, the opponents are very likely to do whatever it takes, and even choose to go all out and put all their chips on this last gamble.

"So even if we bid 406 million, I'm afraid it's hard to guarantee the winning bid. Should we adjust it to 408 million?"

Huo Yingdong frowned, his brows twisted into a deep "川" character, and layers of fine wrinkles appeared on his forehead.

His eyebrows seemed to be tightly pulled by an invisible force, and his eyes were full of solemnity and worry.

At this moment, he was muttering to himself as he paced back and forth in the slightly cramped room. Every step he took seemed to carry a heavy burden. His footsteps on the floor made a dull and rhythmic sound that echoed continuously in this silent space.

He knew in his heart that such a simple numerical adjustment could not completely eliminate all potential risks.

In China's long-standing culture, 6 and 8 have always been regarded as auspicious numbers, implying success and prosperity, and have long been deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Perhaps at this moment, the opponent hidden in the dark is racking his brains to plan the offer, aiming at the two highly symbolic numbers of 406 million or 408 million.

In this fierce business bidding that is like a battlefield, every number is no longer just a simple symbol, but is endowed with a key significance for victory, just like a key tactic that determines life and death on the battlefield.

And from all indications, the opponents they are facing this time are obviously well versed in the ins and outs of this matter. Both sides are carefully testing and planning in this silent game, just to come out on top in the final bid.

At this moment, He Yuzhu, who had been observing the situation silently, interrupted with a serious look, "Even if you get it at 409 million, the road ahead will not be smooth. The business world is like a battlefield, full of twists and turns, with too many variables. You may not be able to rest easy!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yingdong nodded in agreement. His originally furrowed brows twisted even further into the shape of a "川" character. The uneasy feeling in his heart was like ripples spreading out from a lake into which a stone had been thrown.

The current situation was urgent and there was no room for slackness. Without hesitation, he immediately ordered someone to summon He Hongshen urgently.

When He Hongshen hurried over, Huo Yingdong pulled him to sit aside, and together with He Yuzhu, they poured out to him all their deepest concerns about the future situation, including potential market risks and possible counterattacks from competitors, without reservation.

After all, at this critical moment, every decision is like a key link in a domino effect. It affects the life and death of the entire plan and the success or failure. They must be extremely cautious and cannot afford any negligence.

After listening to what the two said, He Hong fell into deep thought, with all kinds of thoughts intertwined in her mind.

After a moment, she looked serious and slowly responded, "What you said is indeed reasonable. Since we have already made up our minds to invest 400 million yuan to participate in the bidding, at this critical moment of deciding the outcome, how can we care about the subtle difference of tens of thousands of yuan? Such a small amount of money is really not worth mentioning compared to the overall situation of the bidding."

He Yuzhu looked serious, his eyes revealed an unquestionable firmness, and he said in a steady and powerful tone: "I'm thinking, why don't we just do it this way and bid 411 million. There's really no need to worry too much about those so-called lucky numbers in terms of money. Business games rely on strength and strategy, not the illusory meaning of numbers."

As he spoke, he frowned slightly, and a thoughtful gleam flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, he was thinking to himself that his opponent in this bidding was cunning and unpredictable, and he was very likely to bid a number such as 406 million or 408 million, which seemed ordinary but contained a mystery. He might even take an unconventional approach and bid a price such as 409.9 million, which was hard to guard against.

After careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, he resolutely decided to choose the relatively uncommon number of 411 million, hoping to avoid the opponent's careful calculations and seize the initiative in this bidding war without gunpowder, and win by surprise.

He Hongshen, who was standing by, listened, frowned slightly, and fell into a brief and careful thought.

His eyes stayed in the void for a moment, as if he was weighing the pros and cons behind this decision.

After a moment, he nodded slowly, opened his thin lips, and uttered the word "OK" to show his approval.

Then, he turned around and faced Lubadu, his expression serious and his tone full of unquestionable majesty, and ordered: "Then do as Zhuzi said. This matter is urgent and cannot be sloppy. Go and revise the relevant documents quickly, making sure the data is accurate and the terms are watertight. Submit them to me for review as soon as you have revised them."

Lubadu stood up straight, his face full of respect, and responded quickly: "Yes, Mr. He."

After saying that, he turned around neatly, walked out of the office in a hurry, and prepared to immediately start the task of editing the documents.

At this moment, He Yuzhu seemed to have suddenly remembered some key link. He called Lu Badu, who was about to leave, with a serious look on his face. His tone was unquestionable and calm: "Old Lu, I have another important task for you. Please help me carefully draft a blank bid document. Make sure the format is standardized and the content is complete. There must be no mistakes in every detail."

He paused for a moment, his eyes flashing with a sharpness, and continued, "I want to scan the bid of Taixing Company and see how much they are offering. You have to know that in this smokeless commercial battlefield, every number and every clause may be the key to winning or losing."

He Yuzhu frowned tightly, staring into the distance with a determined look, as if he had already seen the bid of Taixing Company in front of him: "If the bid amount of Taixing Company exceeds 411 million, then we have to be flexible and temporarily fill in the number on the blank bid. Remember, we just need to make sure it is a little higher than theirs. One point more will waste costs, and one point less may miss the opportunity."

He Yuzhu is well aware of this, so he prepares for the future and plans every move in advance, striving to be foolproof and gain the upper hand in this fierce business war.

When Lubadu heard He Yuzhu's commission, he agreed without any hesitation.

He knew that this task was urgent and time was the key bargaining chip in this business game.

He quickly turned his head and cast a look to his assistant, who understood what he meant. The two of them quickly gathered up the scattered documents on the table and stuffed them all into the briefcase.

Then, Lubadu turned around and walked towards the door with big strides, with his assistant following closely behind him.

Their footsteps were quick and firm, and every step was taken extremely fast, as if there was a wind under their feet. They couldn't wait to reach the office and race against time to produce new bids.

Seeing the backs of Lubadu and his group leaving, He Yuzhu's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down slowly. His frown gradually relaxed, and he thought to himself that this key link had finally been successfully carried out.

After eating and drinking, everyone had a look of satisfaction on their faces, and for a moment the restaurant was filled with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

Everyone chatted about the interesting things that happened during the meal while leisurely sipping the fragrant tea after the meal.

When I looked at the time, it was just past 1:30 in the afternoon, and there was still plenty of one and a half hours before the bidding deadline at 3 o'clock.

Ye Deli narrowed his eyes slightly, with a kind smile on his face, and suggested in a brisk tone: "Everyone, it's rare to have such leisure time. How about we go upstairs to the room and take a rest? Although the bidding matter is urgent, according to our arrangement, we have more than enough time to go to the Governor's Mansion 20 minutes in advance. We are not in a hurry and can also rest up."

After hearing this, everyone nodded, thinking that this was a great suggestion. So, amidst laughter and joy, they stood up one by one and walked upstairs slowly, their steps full of confidence and calmness.

From the luxurious international hotel with its international style to the Governor's Palace with its solemn and majestic atmosphere, the distance between the two is actually not very far.

If you choose to travel by car, thanks to the relatively smooth traffic conditions in the city, you can arrive in just over ten minutes.