I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping

The economic downturn can be observed from various bidding conferences.

Government projects, once pursued by numerous companies, have not escaped the curse of the timeline, significantly reducing their appeal to the capital market. Either the bids fail, or they are left unattended, and some winning companies even prefer to forfeit their deposit to withdraw voluntarily.

At a bidding conference in Kyoto today, the scene is similarly not very lively, with only two companies making it to the final round.

Of course,

we cannot consider the quantity without evaluating the quality.

Although only two companies have made it to the final round, both of them are remarkable. One is Jinhai Industry, a model private enterprise with a market value of hundreds of billions, and the other is Seagull, a leading car company in the new energy market.

When the economy is in recession and the market is shrinking, the battle for survival on the food chain becomes increasingly brutal.

The leaders of both parties arrived in Kyoto and were present at the scene, demonstrating both groups’ emphasis on this bidding conference.

Although the two parties are competitors in this bidding conference, as leaders in their respective fields, they certainly do not lack a strategic vision, greeting each other warmly before entering.

After Seagull’s presentation and question session, the evaluation committee began the scoring and discussion.

With only two companies, deciding on a result shouldn’t be too difficult.

"Director Shi, isn’t our price too conservative?"

In Jinhai’s bidding team, someone finally could not hold back the unease and anxiety in their heart. Truthfully, after hearing Seagull’s bid not long ago, everyone felt somewhat restless.

At the start of the bidding, the bidding party’s offers must be disclosed publicly and cannot be changed temporarily.

Seagull’s bid was 25 billion.

And theirs...was set at 20 billion.

Indeed,

they were 5 billion lower than Jinhai!

Actually, after Seagull’s price was displayed on the big screen, the hearts of all 20 plus members of Jinhai’s team sank, and some even felt the situation was beyond salvation.

Victory and defeat are common in military strategy.

Even if this bidding has a significant strategic impact on the group.

They are no longer newbies in the workplace; everyone seated here is undeniably seen as successful from a worker’s perspective.

But they could not accept losing unjustly.

According to meticulous calculations, they originally believed the bid should be around 30 billion, but Director Shi rejected this and forced the price down to 20 billion.

Yes,

doing business, of course, requires consideration of costs.

But some expenses cannot be saved.

A hundred million may have been saved, but at the same time, the bid is lost.

How could the elite of Jinhai not feel regret?

If the priced they calculated was written into the bid proposal, the situation would be entirely different by now; they would be the ones leading, and Seagull would be the ones demoralized.

"Bidding, offering prices aren’t the sole factor. If the highest price always won, what would be the point of you preparing the bid proposal? We might as well bid on the spot, like in an auction."

Unlike the anxiety of her subordinates, Shi Qianxi remained calm, sitting composed with her legs crossed and showing no hint of panic.

Without a doubt,

the once domineering ’Witch’ of East Sea has evolved into a qualified leader. With her hair styled neatly, sitting upright and confidently with legs crossed, she exuded a formidable presence.

Her calm words indeed stabilized the morale, but the team members still exchanged worried glances, expressing their pessimism over the outcome of this battle.

Director Shi was not wrong.

Bidding is not an auction.

Price is not the only determining factor.

But often, logic is simply logic.

The Constitution stipulates that all are equal before the law.

The price was adjusted by Director Shi.

If the bid fails, undoubtedly, Director Shi would bear the primary responsibility.

Therefore, no matter what these intelligent and emotionally adept business elites thought, they said nothing more, enduringly awaiting the result they already deemed inevitable.

On Seagull’s side, however,

the atmosphere was much more comfortable; there was chatting and laughter.

Exactly.

The property’s attributes are determined, and as a leader in new energy, they held a substantial 5 billion lead in price, claiming an overwhelming advantage.

There seemed to be no reason for them to lose.

After the evaluation committee’s rigorous, objective, and thorough research and discussion, the bidding conference reached its most critical moment.

As the host went on stage with the results, everyone held their breath simultaneously.

"Congratulations... Jinhai Industry."

As the host finished speaking, on Jinhai’s side, no one cheered. Instead, there was absolute silence, with surprise, astonishment, and disbelief written on every face.

Except for Shi Qianxi.

With a mysteriously confident smile, she seemed to have already anticipated the outcome.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

The applause rang out.

They were congratulated by the opposition.

Interestingly, the reactions and leaders of the two teams were entirely opposite. On Seagull’s side, there was also mutual disbelief over the loss, yet Seagull’s founder was the first to applaud and stood up to walk towards them.

"Congratulations, Director Shi."

Despite being short, Mediterranean-haired, and somewhat overweight, this leader, who is integral when discussing new energy, was grand in demeanor, remaining calm in defeat, and approached them, offering congratulations even as his subordinates remained in daze over the loss.

"With Jinhai joining our new energy field, I believe it will deliver greater distance and improvement."

Shi Qianxi, having won with a lower bid, stood up immediately, neither arrogant nor haughty, smiled politely and elegantly: "After all, Jinhai is a newcomer and needs to learn from seniors like Mr. Wang. I believe we won’t forget pioneers like Mr. Wang and Seagull, no matter how far we go in the future."

This response alone is enough for many to study for a lifetime.

Wang Shouye, a senior in the new energy domain and in age, laughed heartily, looking at Shi Qianxi without any hostility or resentment.

"It is our generation’s mission to blaze a trail, but relying solely on our generation is far from enough. This path needs new, vibrant forces like Director Shi to join us, enabling it to widen and become a broad, bright avenue!"

Shi Qianxi nodded with a smile.

The parties exchanged a friendly handshake.

After Seagull’s founder left, the Jinhai team could no longer contain their inner excitement.

"Director Shi, you’re really... amazing!"

Winning a battle with an advantage is called expected.

Only winning a battle with a disadvantage is worthy of glory.

Had they bid 30 billion, certainly they would have won, but now they saved a whole 10 billion in costs! Securing a more abundant budget for the upcoming construction of the factory!

Everyone’s previous gloom was swept away, and their eyes toward Shi Qianxi were filled with admiration and almost worship!

"Director Shi, how did you know 20 billion could win?"

"Because... there is harmony and prosperity in governance," Shi Qianxi replied with a smile, unperturbed by glory or shame.

Yes.

If they bid 30 billion, Jinhai would have succeeded.

But since they would win anyway,

why not save on costs?

Only a fool doesn’t seize opportunities.

As for why she was so confident,

it’s governance harmony and prosperity.

No.

It should be harmony first, then governance prosperity.

Anyway, it doesn’t really make a big difference.

"You all have worked hard this time. Up next is a month’s vacation and a small bonus for you."

"Long live Director Shi!!!"