The lightness of the world of mortals

The heating in the office building has been turned on.

Ming Yue's high-heeled shoes thumped on the marble. Normally, she would come in wearing sneakers and change into her clothes and shoes after entering the office. Today, she seemed to be in combat readiness as soon as she entered the door. All the way to the elevator entrance, the staff They all nodded and said hello.

Huang Da sighed with a "tsk tsk" in his mouth: "Ah Ming, I remember when I first met you, you just finished the master and returned to the company. At that time, you were still very immature, only twenty...five? 26?"

"Are you estimating my age?" Ming Yu pressed the button for the fourth floor, which is the top floor of the office building.

Huang Da laughed, and followed her into the elevator, "That's not true. Besides, it doesn't matter how old a girl like Ah Ming is? It's not something that can be measured by age, but it's just that I'm very emotional. At that time, I thought you were very You are hardworking and talented, and I deserve this position now, I feel as if I have witnessed your growth and success."

Huang Dakai's words became sensational, Ming Yue tilted his head and thought for a while, "I have come to this point, both by chance and by necessity. The so-called 'inevitable' means relying on the help and support of your partners and friends. Those turning points and opportunities given to me in the dark."

However, until the last moment, it is difficult to say which things are really good and which are bad, Ming Yue thought again.She swallowed this sentence back, in front of Huang Dakai, there was no need to discuss the philosophy of life so deeply.

"Don't be humble, give the same chance to the same people, some people can succeed, some people can't, it's up to you." Huang Dakai followed her out of the elevator.

The cup of coffee was still in his hand, it was still warm, Ming Yu felt that coffee should be either hot or iced, and if it was warm, it would be tasteless.She called the secretary in and asked Huang Dakai what he wanted to drink.

"Irish coffee, it's better to add some good things in it." Huang Da laughed and winked.

Ming Yu raised a side eyebrow, "Just coffee," she said to the secretary, "Two cups, thank you."

Opening the email, the inbox was full overnight, and the most eye-catching thing was the reply from the headquarters about the application for the q fund. The manager of the marketing department replied to himself and copied Mark: ming, we will evaluate this according to the procedure At the same time, since you have directly participated in the case of hiring a manager for the q fund, can we hear your opinion?

Ming Yue couldn't help sighing, as if he couldn't avoid it, if he wanted to give advice, he would give it when he forwarded this application.

"What's the matter, Ah Ming, is there any trouble?"

Only then did Ming Yue think of Huang Dakai who was at the other end of the table, "Oh, it's okay, there will always be some trouble at work."

The secretary brought in the coffee, and the aroma filled the air.

"How about it, Ah Kai, what is the matter with me this trip?"

Huang Da took a sip of coffee, gave a thumbs up, and put down the cup again.

"Ah Ming, you know that I do business with fates mainly because of my friendship with you. You have come to the Netherlands, and we still can't cultivate a tacit understanding with the new Eric."

Mingyu thought for a while, "What? Don't want to do business with fates?"

"How is that possible?" Huang Dakai waved his hand straight away, "One day you are in fates, and I, Huang Dakai, will cooperate with fates for one day...but...we are indeed posting money at the moment, and it is difficult for me and the boss to deal with it."

Mingyu smiled helplessly in his heart. It really was because of this matter. It seems that he wanted to repair the contract. After all, the sales director in Asia is no longer her Mingyu. By re-signing the contract with Eric to modify the figures, This was probably Huang Dakai's goal, but he couldn't ask for it rashly. If it was a head-on confrontation, many old things would be involved here, so he went to the Netherlands to make a deal with himself first.

"Akai, if the contract is revised as long as it is said, won't it lose its meaning as a contract?"

"Yes, yes, everyone has been in the business field for so many years, and the reason is clear." Huang Dakai was still polite, but his words stopped here.

Mingyu knew that he didn't come here to reason with himself.

This is indeed a good time for him to turn around, unless Eric does not re-sign the contract with him, if he wants to sign, he can make a request, he can even withdraw, fates occupy a lot of resources of wm in Hong Kong, if he finds a new client, If it allows him to make profits, he must transfer resources to new customers.

"One year," Ming Yu folded his arms, "You can hold on for another year, you can't tear me down as soon as I leave."

Huang Dakai frowned, "This is embarrassing for me... But, Ah Ming, you can't understand that I'm tearing down your platform. We're talking about business. At the beginning, you let me have zero profit for five years. It was indeed a bit cruel. Now I'm definitely not tearing you down, otherwise would I have come to Amsterdam to discuss with you?"

"Yes." Ming Yue heard the compromise in the other party's tone, so he didn't want to argue anymore, and lowered his head to sip his coffee.

"It's really difficult for me to come again for another year. Now that the economy is so bad, the small fish and small shrimps have collapsed. WM has also demolished the east wall to make up for the west wall. We also do our best for fates' business in Hong Kong, and put all our manpower and material resources into it. Quite a few..."

Ming Yue couldn't help frowning his eyebrows, and then opened them again. There was a sternness in his eyes that he didn't realize. It seemed that Huang Da was determined to fight back the contract with him. This is really a big trouble. If he loses this supplier, Fates's market in Hong Kong and even East Asia will undoubtedly be seized by Japan's Ono. Although he is no longer in charge of the East Asia business, fates are one body, and it affects the whole body...

"What do you want?" Her voice dropped twice.

Huang Dakai stared at the coffee cup, nodded himself, and then spoke, as if he had made a reluctant decision, "Well, if it's too difficult for you to change the contract right now, let's think of other ways, We Chinese are the most accommodating, I will take care of you, and you will take care of me, Mr. Huang, and help me earn some money in other projects to make up for the losses on your side."

Mingyu raised his eyebrows, "What project? How can I help you?"

"Oh, do you still remember the q fund project I told you last time? They have now passed a project called 'Zhenqi Island', and they want to build a refugee city in Dongsuo, 'city', build houses, make a living Supply, medical insurance... You see, there are many projects that we wm can contribute to. If Ah Ming can help me and let me win this bid, it will be fine to continue the five-year contract, let alone one year with fates. .”

Ming Yue couldn't believe his ears, why is it the Q Fund again?Is it Chen Xilin again?Is it the q fund that Chen Xilin founded for Qingqing again? ?

Why does it seem like the whole world has found me for the q fund?There was a surge of anger in her heart: you go to Qingqing! Isn't the "q" of the q fund Qingqing? ?Why are you all looking for yourself?Why is it not my turn to do good things, but all troubles are my own? ?

Huang Dakai observed the change of expression on her face, "Oh, Ah Ming, don't worry, it's actually not that complicated, just can you help wm make a recommendation material? We have cooperated for so many years, how is the business? The clearest thing is, just write it truthfully, and I won’t embarrass you. In addition... if possible, I know that you are familiar with Mr. Wang and Mr. Chen. I heard that Mr. Wang is the sage you helped hire. Best."

How about some kind words?I don't even know who to go to Mr. Chen to give me some good words!

I don't care too much.Is she a fool?Need other people's "good words" to judge?

"How about it, Ah Ming? In the business field, everyone exchanges resources and helps each other. There is no way to go. I don't force the result. We can't control the result. As long as Ah Ming recommends it for me, it will help me Huang Someone is doing a big favor."

Ming Yu narrowed his eyes, and then laughed "hehe", "Akai, it's fake to change the contract when you come here, it's true that you want me to help you win the bid for 'Zhenqi Island'."

Huang Da waved his hands, "There is no truth or falsehood. There is always a word 'benefit' in business. If one road fails, go that way. Profit is real, and for you and me, mutual benefit is real."

Mingyu stood up, "As long as it is a recommendation letter that complies with the regulations, I can write a beautiful one for you, no problem."

After sending Huang Dakai away, she looked at the email replied by the headquarters again. Yes, she understood the logic of the marketing department's desire to hear her opinion, which was very reasonable. The reply also copied Mark, and it might even be Mark's idea.

But she really didn't want to get too involved in anything about the q fund. She thought about it and replied:

When it comes to brand building and charity budget management, you guys are much more professional than me. I am not in a position to play tricks. My contact with the q fund is only limited to the business of recruiting administrative executives, so I will be afraid of any remarks I have. affect the objectivity of your decisions.Sorry, I'm afraid I can't give a specific opinion on this matter.

Less than 10 minutes after the email was sent, Mark's phone call came in suddenly, and he had a hunch that it was related to the donation from the q fund.

"Ming, I know you have a good relationship with Lynnchin, so you want to avoid this matter."

Ming Yue was stunned for a moment, but didn't make a sound.

"I appreciate your impartiality, but Ming, I want to have a serious talk with you about the pros and cons of this matter. I believe in your character, so I won't question anything you say next, okay? "

"Mark... well, what do you want to talk about?"

"Ming, think about it, a large part of our Fates business is to help people resettle, and the Q Fund built the refugee city, which is also helping people resettle. Have you seen the connection?"

"Um... so you're inclined to invest?"

"Of course, the main purpose of our charity is to help those in need, but at the same time, we also need to create value, right? I believe you can see the value in this. I just want to ask you, in order to What do you think of the final fate of this project based on your understanding of the Q Fund and its top leaders? I repeat, I just want to have a verbal chat with you, don’t feel pressured.”

"Mark, how much did Moby Dick invest in? How much did other companies invest in?"

"White Whale invested 300 million, and many other companies are still waiting to see, but this may be an opportunity for fates. I don't care about other companies. I just ask you now, your opinion on this matter."

Ming Yu breathed out, Mark was too sharp, she couldn't get around it.

"Mark, the q fund has its shortcomings as well as its strengths. To be honest, I'm quite surprised that the q fund started this project. It stands to reason that they don't have the manpower and experience to do projects of this scale, but I think, Now that their board of directors has passed the vote, there is reason for it. The top management of the q fund is still very thoughtful and capable. I always thought that it dared to take over this project, and it had a lot to do with the white whale behind it. Didn't expect Moby Dick to be as supportive as I thought it would be."

"I heard that Beluga organized a board of directors on whether to do title sponsorship. It was Lynn's final veto that led to the failure."

Ming Yu almost took a breath.

"Based on what you know about Lynn, why did she do this?"

Ming Yue instinctively wanted to say that she didn't know, she had guessed about Chen Xilin for several months, what was the result of her guess?What else could she guess about this man?

"Ming, tell me what you think."

"The situation on her side is complicated. Maybe... Maybe she wants to get rid of the white whale. The Q fund belongs to her, and the white whale belongs to many people."

There was a silence on the phone, "Okay, I believe what you said is reasonable, in other words, do you think Lynn himself is not very confident in this project?"

"I don't know, Mark, I really don't."

"Okay, I won't force you anymore, thank you for your ideas. What about other things? Are you all right?"

"Mark, I have to tell you. Huang Dakai from WM just left my place. He came to Amsterdam to find me, and it was also for the Q Fund."

"What's wrong??"

"You know the contract he signed with me. Now according to the procedure, he should re-sign with Eric. He wants to change the number of years and end the price. Maybe we can reject him through legal channels, but if we do that, it will be too late. It means that the relationship with wm has come to an impasse. We don't want to lose this supplier, which will cause a big blow to our East Asian market. I even suspect that he wants to join Ohno. So today he proposed that if we want to keep the contract, we hope I assisted him in getting the bid for the q fund."

"This is too cunning and dirty! Ming, how did you handle it?"

"I stabilized him, and I said that as long as it is in line with the charter, such as a letter of recommendation, I can provide it."

"Does he agree?"

"He said he wouldn't embarrass me, but I think he hopes that I can help him win this business through my friendship with the upper management of the Q Fund."

"What project does wm bid for?"

"As far as I know, housing and health care."

Mark pondered for a moment, "Ming, let's change our thinking. We can provide a recommendation letter for building a house. You are very smart. You will know how to recommend him without any traces without getting burned. For medical insurance, don't forget that fate is To build our own medical insurance brand in the Chinese market and even in East Asia, tell Huang Dakai that in terms of medical insurance, wm will continue to be the supplier of fates."

"You mean, bid for medical insurance in our name?"

"It's not a bidding, it's a donation to the q fund. Didn't they apply for charity from us? We don't donate in cash, and there are many companies that give cash. We don't want to give a title sponsor so much limelight, so donate to them Medical insurance, the medical insurance of 'Rare Island' is sponsored by fates! Next, I will go to the marketing department to further study this matter, you and Huang Da have a chat, this is our final reply to him, let him give you a good price. "

Mingyu felt like he was on a rickety boat, and within two days he was inextricably linked with the Q Fund again.

The "beep" sound in the earphones showed that the other party had hung up. Her eyes fell on the coffee that the secretary brought just now. There was a magazine under the coffee cup. She picked up the magazine, and on the inside cover was written: by the Rhine Frozen wine is about to start production.

Chen Xilin was sitting on an outdoor bench at Manfilo Winery. This was probably the last warm day in Southern California.The son of the owner of the winery walked over with a picture album.

"Lynn, we will start producing frozen wine after the first batch of frost has completely passed."

"Frozen wine?"

The man smiled honestly, "Every year we leave a batch of fruits on the vines and let them experience a frost. After the frost, the concentration of fructose will be quite high. We use these fruits to make high-sweet frozen wine, frozen wine The taste is sharp and mellow, and many old customers will wait patiently for it. This technique was learned from the Rhineland region of Europe.”

Chen Xilin raised the corners of his lips, "Okay, I'm also curious about its taste."