After carefully reading Guo Taining’s basic information, Xiao Luo took Si Yueting and Liu Yiyao to the Municipal Women’s Insurance Institute with the company’s contract.
At present, the Municipal Women’s Hospital was located near a vegetable market. Therefore, due to heavy foot traffic and the very narrowed alley, the surrounding environment was chaotic and inconvenient. On both sides of the alley would always be stalls selling fruits and vegetables, intermixing with the flow of people. Previously, an emergency rescue incident occurred, and it was very difficult for ambulances to pass through. It was reasonable to relocate to a new location. Moreover, there was absolutely no problem in terms of funds.
“Brother Luo, can we really win this order?” Si Yueting asked in doubt while standing in front of the gate of the Women’s Insurance Institute. How could it be possible for their Group 3 to persuade the customer when even Mao Jianyi and Ling Fei couldn’t even do it?
Liu Yiyao didn’t speak, but her expression was tense and apprehensive. Apparently, like Si Yueting, she didn’t have any confidence.
“Things aren’t absolute!” Xiao Luo smiled and then stepped in.
Si Yueting and Liu Yiyao smiled bitterly at one another and followed behind him. However, their professionalism was still quite high, as they automatically put a smile on their faces upon entering. A person wouldn’t be able to see their internal nervousness from the outside, they could only see confidence.
Like any other hospitals, the air inside was filled with the smell of antiseptic due to the use of disinfectants. But soon after, the smell faded as they arrived at the inpatient wing. From time to time, one could hear a baby crying in the ward.
On their way to the administration building, they met with numerous parents who were holding their children.
Liu Yiyao suddenly asked curiously, “Luo Ge, are you married?”
Xiao Luo thought for a moment and replied, “Yes.”
“Do you have children?” She asked again.
“Yes.”
In Xiao Luo’s mind appeared Su Bei’s innocent smile with her crescent-like eyes squinted.
“I heard that having children is just like keeping up with the scaffold. How did it feel when Luo Ge and Sister-in-law were in the delivery room?”
“I can’t answer this question for the time being.” Xiao Luo laughed. I didn’t experience it, so how would I know?
“That…”
“Yiyao, why do you have so many questions? Did you forget our purpose?” Si Yueting interrupted.
Liu Yiyao explained, “I am curious about having children. Besides, talking about these topics can relieve my nervousness.”
When Si Yueting heard this reply, she felt that it was reasonable. In the end, she shook her head and sighed, “My sister told me that she wanted to commit suicide when she was in delivery. There was an unbearable pain, it felt like her soul was torn in half. She also said that the delivery room was full of crying sounds from other mothers. It felt like she was in hell. With this, it’s impossible to have children. I will never have children in my life!”
“That’s because you haven’t met a man who could make you fall in love. Once you do, you will be willing to give birth for him.” Liu Yiyao ‘preached’ like an ‘experienced’ person.
“Come on, I don’t want to suffer that much pain. I’ll just go to the welfare home to adopt one in the future.” Si Yueting replied.
As the two talked, their mood became more relaxed. Xiao Luo just raised his eyebrow, but didn’t make any comments.
The three of them soon came to the administration building. Si Yueting and Liu Yiyao already stopped their chit-chat.
“Hello, this is the administrative department, if you’re seeing a doctor or visiting a patient, please go to the building in front.” A well-dressed woman greeted them with a smile.
“We are not seeing a doctor, nor are we visiting a patient. We are here to meet with your Dean Guo.” Xiao Luo immediately cut to the chase.
“Looking for our Dean?”
The woman was stunned for a moment and then asked, “Who are you?”
“We are from the sales department of Huayao Group, and we are here to talk to President Guo about business cooperation.” Xiao Luo replied truthfully.
Based on what happened with Guo Taining, Xiao Luo could see that this Guo Taining was a straight-hearted person, he would never pull tricks nor conspire. Hence, if he did not disclosee his true identity, then Guo Taining would just outright refuse to see him and reject Huayao Group.
“Didn’t you just send someone here this morning?” The woman frowned.
“They came in a hurry, there were still some matters that were left unclear.” Xiao Luo explained.
“Then wait here, I’ll report it first.”
“Please!” Xiao Luo nodded slightly.
“Will Dean Guo see us? Why do I feel that we will not even see his face during this trip?” After the woman left, Si Yueting whispered to herself.
“Certainly, Guo Taining is someone of high calibre. He may not see people who are like foxes (smart and clever), but he will never block people who visit him with sincerity.” Xiao Luo said confidently, this was his conclusion after reading through Guo Taining’s information. He more or less had a general grasp of Guo Taining’s character.
As if to confirm what he had said. The woman soon returned and told them that Dean Guo was willing to meet with them.
After thanking the woman, Xiao Luo led Si Yueting and Liu Yiyao to Guo Taining’s office.
The office was located at the end of the corridor, on the third floor. As soon as they entered the door, they saw a middle-aged man with half-white hair sitting in an office chair and looking at medical books carefully.
The office area was not big, only more than 30 square meters. It was simply decorated with a green bonsai situated in every corner; a bookshelf stood against the wall. On his desk were some files waiting to be sorted, and a globe.
“Dean, they are here!” The woman knocked on the door.
The middle-aged man nodded. Then without even looking at Xiao Luo, he asked while still looking at the files, “I had already made it clear to your Sales Minister. What else did he ask you to do?”
“Dean Guo, we are here, on behalf of Huayao Group, to discuss with you about a possible cooperation.” Xiao Luo humbly stated.
“Don’t say that I didn’t give you young people a chance… So, if you can move me within a hundred words, I will place an order in your Huayao Group.” Guo Taining still did not lift his eyes.
Only one hundred words?
Si Yueting and Liu Yiyao intensely frowned. Minister Mao and Leader Ling Fei didn’t even win the order despite having the entire morning. However, now they needed to persuade Guo Taining within one hundred words? How could that be possible?
“Dean Guo, we are here with sincerity. No matter how much preferential conditions Renhe Pharmaceutical gives you, our Huayao Group will double it.” Si Yueting urgently bargained.
“Yes, Dean Guo, please consider our Huayao Group. Whether it is medical equipment or medicine, our two companies are almost the same in quality. If you can buy the same thing for less price, isn’t it a good thing for you? You can use the saved money for the construction of the hospital. Isn’t this better?” Liu Yao chimed in.
“Time is precious, don’t waste my time, and don’t waste your time.”
Guo Taining’s attitude was very cold, it was almost like he was not giving opportunities at all. His eyes never lifted from the medical books.
