Sister Yao looked at Gu Nuan and Chen Jiaming sitting over there.

The two, being the number one and two figures in the company, sat shoulder to shoulder, occasionally exchanging a glance, but not directly speaking. This made it hard for Sister Yao to guess what Boss Gu was thinking.

Fang Yongxing found a place to smoke.

Fu Yubo opened his laptop, ready to contact the domestic headquarters, especially the finance department at any time. Finance’s leading lady, Hu Qinyang, didn’t dare to step away and remained in constant phone contact with them.

Everything was ready. The American members joined the scene. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

At this moment, the method of equity participation was bidding. In other words, whichever party’s proposal could make the American side more satisfied, whether in terms of funding or other support cooperation aspects, needed to satisfy the American side to have a chance of collaboration.

All the documents prepared for this were neatly arranged and submitted to the American side.

On the American side, they promptly handed everything submitted by both parties to the company’s top management for negotiation. Any questions or things needing discussion in each proposal could be addressed directly face-to-face.

Such negotiations are bound to last a long time.

Starting at ten in the morning, proceeding until noon, with no breaks.

The Americans provided a workplace cafeteria. Fang Yongxing told Tang Qingzhong to accompany Tang Shaohong to get lunch, continuing discussions while eating. The American side worked until four PM, meaning time was extremely tight.

Although the American side might not immediately give a decisive answer, it’s safe to say today’s daytime negotiations are enough to determine the final result.

When Tang Qingzhong went to get food for everyone, he returned with enemy news: "They didn’t get food; I heard they all went out to eat."

This time, inviting the Americans out for dinner?

It seemed Zhong Qiaohui’s work team was skilled at playing the emotional card. Gu Nuan and the others weren’t surprised by this because it’s a traditional practice for Chinese companies: when doing business, you must invite people out to eat. In contrast, European and American companies tend to be much more strict in certain aspects, openly prohibiting these gray areas.

"Eat up, eat up." Fang Yongxing cheerfully picked up a knife and fork from the plate and speared a piece of beef, saying, "It’s all meat here, everyone can enjoy a meat feast."

Sister Yao grinned widely.

The rest, under Fang Yongxing’s influence, began to chat and laugh, starting a lunch during work to relieve some of the pressure.

A group of people ate foreign food. Tang Qingzhong took photos of the work meal with his phone and sent them back to colleagues who stayed in China. Li Sitong responded from China: It doesn’t look very appetizing.

Everyone burst out laughing again.

Someone started writing jokes under the work meal post that Tang Qingzhong published on Weibo.

Gu Nuan saw the joyous and cheerful atmosphere around her, her lips curled. This was the best; even losing wouldn’t be scary, the spirit remained.

Chen Jiaming, one hand in his pants pocket, stood up beside her to take a phone call.

On the call, a woman’s voice sobbed, crying out: "He hit me! He hit me!"

It was Li Changzhi, saying her husband Bauer hit her. She said it was a scene she never imagined before. Originally, she thought this old man, being very wealthy, would at least not casually punch her with that basis. But unexpectedly, Bauer hit her without any discussion. Li Changzhi said she finally understood why a man like him didn’t have a long-term wife even at fifty years old.

"I want a divorce!" Li Changzhi shouted hysterically.

Chen Jiaming frowned and didn’t speak. He originally wanted to stay calm, as this was someone else’s family matter he shouldn’t meddle in. But Li Changzhi was crying so badly. Anyone listening would feel compassion, especially him, being a man.