Inheritance of Two Trillion-Chapter 2159 - 1646: When the Snipe and the Clam Compete
Bai Xiaosheng applauded publicly, praising Caroline’s speech and saying that it moved him, which undoubtedly surprised the audience.
Not only Caroline, but even Cooper looked at Bai Xiaosheng in surprise, not understanding why he suddenly agreed with Caroline.
Going with the flow, currying favor?
Other guests also looked at Bai Xiaosheng in astonishment.
They were amazed at how this person of unknown identity could react in such an exaggerated way. Plus, who is he?
Cui Chen, Cui Xuexue, and Bai Yuefeng also looked on with astonishment.
Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged a glance, for they somewhat understood Bai Xiaosheng and were waiting to see what he would say next.
After praising Caroline, Bai Xiaosheng continued with a smile, "As a pharmaceutical company, especially a large one, it should have its corporate conscience and assume its responsibilities."
Bai Xiaosheng looked at Cui Chen with a smile and said, "I’ve actually discussed this many times with Mr. Cui Chen. Mr. Cui Chen acknowledges this kind of corporate value and such partners!"
Cui Chen seized the opportunity to address everyone present, "That’s right, when choosing a partner this time, besides strength, I will also consider the corporate conscience."
Discussing corporate conscience with businessmen who primarily pursue profits might get someone laughed at as a fool.
But when Cui Chen said it, everyone nodded with smiles, appearing agreeable.
However, what caught everyone’s attention was the implication of Bai Xiaosheng’s words.
Can he have had multiple exchanges with Dr. Cui Chen?
Moreover, Dr. Cui’s attitude towards him was clearly that of a friend!
The guests now viewed Bai Xiaosheng differently, directly regarding him as Cui Chen’s spokesperson.
Caroline and Cooper had mixed feelings.
"If we discuss the strength of the enterprises present here, surely all of you meet Dr. Cui Chen’s criteria for cooperation, so let’s see whose terms align more with Dr. Cui Chen’s compassion for healers," Bai Xiaosheng further clarified, "In short, Dr. Cui’s research results aim to treat more patients, reducing the suffering caused by diseases on humanity, and hoping more people can benefit! Can you all achieve this?"
Bai Xiaosheng once again brought the discussion back to the level of cooperation.
Including Caroline, Cooper, and other company representatives, immediately felt invigorated.
Cui Chen appreciated Bai Xiaosheng articulating his inner thoughts on his behalf.
"Dr. Cui!" Caroline, ever the strategist, immediately smiled and said, "I promise as the largest shareholder of Ambray, if you cooperate with Ambray, you’ll see a satisfactory answer!"
Beside her, Cooper also loudly declared, "Dr. Cui, our Kele KE Group will only do better!"
Caroline glanced at Cooper with a slight laugh, her eyes hinting at mockery.
This isn’t a child’s fight for candy where the loudest wins, is it?
Faced with these statements, Cui Chen simply said "Good," as if setting the whole scene ablaze.
"Our company can also satisfy you, Dr. Cui!"
"Our company will definitely not set the prices too high!"
"And we will give back more to the patients and society!"
Suddenly, the corporate representatives on the scene jostled to speak, unwilling to be outdone.
Even Cui Chen and Cui Xuexue were taken aback.
Caroline and Cooper looked around, only to realize they were just one of the many contenders in the entire room.
In the center of the crowd, Bai Xiaosheng raised his hands with a smile, gesturing for them to quiet down, acting like the host, "Everyone, calm down!"
Bai Xiaosheng, who stirred the situation, naturally had an influence when he spoke.
The room quickly quieted down.
"Everyone, I understand your eagerness to cooperate with Dr. Cui Chen. I believe in your promises to give back to the patients and society," Bai Xiaosheng said calmly with a smile, "However, what I think Dr. Cui wants to see more is not slogans, but sincerity!"
"What is sincerity? Sincerity is not ambiguous or vague; it must be specific, clear, and effective!"
Bai Xiaosheng continued, "For instance, what concrete plans can your companies propose in cooperating with Dr. Cui Chen, ensuring corporate profits, the interests of Mr. Cui and his team, and allowing patients to afford the medication without being bankrupted by illness? How do you coordinate these three aspects!"
Bai Xiaosheng glanced at Cui Chen while speaking, to which Cui Chen secretly gave him a thumbs up.
Cui Xuexue also revealed a slight smile.
These were the critical points! They were precisely what they were evaluating!
In Cui Xuexue’s eyes, this Bai Xiaosheng, who liked to boast, was indeed saying something valuable this time.
Upon hearing Bai Xiaosheng’s words, everyone on the scene froze collectively.
Most of them had come for initial negotiations, bringing some terms of profit-sharing for substantial earnings.
They hadn’t considered the levels of ensuring corporate gains, Cui Chen’s benefits, and societal benefits.
Thinking about it now, it seemed too late.
What’s more, such significant matters, even if satisfactory terms were thought out, they would need approval at multiple levels, which couldn’t be achieved in time.
Caroline and Cooper were the only ones on site who could make immediate decisions.
Listening to Bai Xiaosheng’s words, they were both alarmed and delighted.
"This Huaxia person must know Cooper just took over the family business here, thinking only he could make decisions about his own affairs on the spot, believing this is advantageous for Cooper!" Caroline couldn’t help but feel happy inside, "Little did he know, in Ambray I’m not only the largest shareholder but the actual person in charge! I can also make the final decision!"
Beside her, Cooper couldn’t help but think, "As expected of Yuefeng’s friend, clearly he’s trying to help me!"
Cooper glanced at Caroline, secretly frustrated, "Unfortunately, he doesn’t know Caroline is the true head of Ambray!"
In their ’excitement,’ their minds raced, trying to think of points for a plan coordinating the three-party interests to win over Cui Chen.
In Caroline and Cooper’s view, Bai Xiaosheng’s words were almost like slogans, seeking profits and safeguarding reputation.
They thought that no matter how much the public was compensated, the corporate and team benefits must come first.
With this approach, however, combining fame and profit wasn’t so bad!
Cooper, hoping to reverse the declining reputation of the family business, and Caroline, campaigning for the current election, were both quite supportive of this point.
"Dr. Cui, at the Ambray shareholders meeting, I strongly advocated for giving back to society. This is also my campaign’s policy." Caroline, ever the dominant figure, quickly thought of several key points and was the first to speak, "Ambray has long adopted my suggestions. My attendance this time is to discuss those plans with you, including cooperation methods, drug pricing, and feedback plans..."
Caroline elaborated on each of the points she mentioned, organizing them clearly with feasible plans.
To come up with these in a short time is truly remarkable.
Ambray’s ’generosity’ in letting profits go made the audience gasp.
Everyone knew Ambray as a renowned manufacturer of ’sky-high price’ drugs.
Beside them, Ma Weiqian listened in astonishment, puzzled as to when the company became so generous, unaware of it...
Caroline’s words made Bai Xiaosheng and Cui Chen frequently nod.
The surrounding company representatives, busy contacting their superiors without success, felt anxious and disheartened at this scene.
They were far behind!
Could it be destined that the deal will fall to Ambray this time?
After Caroline finished speaking, she saw Cui Chen’s attitude and smiled immediately.
"Our Kele KE Group will offer an additional five percent discount on this basis, no, ten percent!" Though Cooper didn’t have Caroline’s foresight, his cunning emerged in anxiety, shouting this offer.
Caroline’s eyebrows furrowed tightly, glaring coldly at him, "Cooper, what do you mean by this?"
Caroline’s eyes flashed with irritation.
Cooper, having steeled himself, fearlessly met her gaze.
At this point, he also crossed a line in his heart, determined to contend with this woman.
He was determined to clinch this deal!
"Actually, I also have a cooperation plan. Would you two like to hear it first?"
As Caroline and Cooper were about to clash, a leisurely voice came from beside them.
Bai Xiaosheng, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.
