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Chapter 275: Chapter 273 Company Meeting (5th Update)

The meeting room of Bai’s Group was on the twenty-sixth floor, fully transformed into a large conference room resembling a school auditorium, with a lecture podium at the front lined with red carpet, which appeared to be regularly cleaned. Below the podium were rows of removable chairs, and the walls around were adorned with three-dimensional heroes. It seemed that this conference room was multi-functional, serving not only for meetings but also suitable for any corporate events or annual galas.

By the time Lu Tianxing arrived at the meeting room, it was already filled with quite a few people, all of them managers and assistant managers from various departments of Bai’s Group. His presence as a mere assistant felt decidedly minor, like the smallest sesame official of the seventh rank.

Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, everyone instinctively looked towards Lu Tianxing. When they saw who it was, everyone was momentarily taken aback. This was a meeting for the company’s mid-to-senior-level executives, and it was surprising for Lu Tianxing, just an assistant, to appear here.

However, remembering the rumors about Lu Tianxing in the company, they all shut their mouths. They were unclear about Lu Tianxing’s background, but he had just been taken away by the police yesterday and emerged unscathed today. No one would believe that he lacked powerful connections. Those seated at the high echelons of Bai’s Group were all shrewd individuals; it was unnecessary to offend someone with an uncertain background just for the sake of temporary verbal advantage.

Lu Tianxing found a secluded spot to sit down. Before long, Bai Zhiqing walked in, flanked by Lin Qianru, Xue Man, Vice President Lin Yao, and several other executives. Her icy gaze swept around the room, briefly passing over Lu Tianxing in the corner without lingering, as if she had seen a stranger.

Seeing Bai Zhiqing at that moment, Lu Tianxing was slightly startled. She was nothing like the Bai Zhiqing he had previously met. She was cool, noble, and untouchable, blending in with her surroundings as if embodying an aura of a powerful woman, which made people feel oppressive and uncomfortable, even breathless.

At that moment, the entire conference room was silent, all eyes on Bai Zhiqing, awaiting her to speak.

After arriving at the podium, Bai Zhiqing got straight to the point without any preamble.

”I believe everyone is aware that our company’s current strategic goal is the development of Tianhe Resort. However, due to various reasons, the bidding for the development originally scheduled two months from now has suddenly been advanced to half a month later. I’d like to hear your opinions on this matter,” she said.

No sooner had Bai Zhiqing finished speaking than Vice President Lin Yao stood up and said, ”Chairwoman, I suggest partnering with other companies to jointly win the bid for the development of Tianhe Resort. This matter is of significant importance to Bai’s Group. We had two months to prepare thoroughly, enough to swallow this big piece of the cake.

”But the government’s abrupt call for bids is certainly not good news for us. Added to that, we are currently setting up a brand-new security company, so our company’s funds are not particularly abundant. If we take on Tianhe Resort’s development on our own, any issues could lead to cash flow problems for the company. I suggest forming an alliance with other companies to secure this opportunity.”

”Chairwoman, I agree with what Vice President Lin said,” another voice chimed in.

”Chairwoman, Vice President Lin is right, we must unite. During the recent financial crisis, Bai’s Group stood out, but we’ve also become a thorn in the side of many other groups. ’The tall tree catches the wind,’ and if we try to take over Tianhe Resort in one go, it’s likely that other groups might join forces to suppress us, which would be a loss rather than a gain,” a manager added.

”Manager Huang is right, Chairwoman. Furthermore, I’ve received information that besides Zhang Group and Hongfu Group, these two major conglomerates planning to enter the bidding, several large groups from outside the province are also keen to participate. Becoming the target of public criticism is not beneficial for the future development of Bai’s Group,” came another contribution from the room.

All the attendees in the meeting room began discussing amongst themselves after hearing Lin Yao’s words. His point was valid; the profits contained in the development of Tianhe Resort were truly immense. Moreover, Modu City’s government planned to transform Tianhe Resort into a renowned vacation spot in Modu. Securing the project would be equivalent to a company taking a rocket ride to rapid development in the shortest possible time.

Similarly, with great profits came intense competition. The sudden advancement of the bidding process caught everyone by surprise. Bai’s Group had a large family business with many areas requiring funds. Although they made a great catch during the financial crisis, most of the capital was invested in company development, leaving a tight amount of liquid assets. If they attempted to acquire Tianhe Resort in one gulp, Bai’s Group’s finances would become strained. Should any other groups target Bai’s Group, they would have to pay a substantial price, which would not align with a company’s development strategy.

”Chairman, Vice President Lin has a point. Our liquid assets are quite limited. If we bite off more than we can chew, we’ll only suffer losses. If we fail to secure the development of Tianhe Resort this time, our Heshan Resort will face a massive blow and experience severe losses. I believe forming an alliance with other companies for cooperation is indeed a good idea,” a manager, who seemed to be one of Lin Yao’s confidants, stood up and said to Bai Zhiqing.

Heshan Resort was a vacation property under Bai’s Group, which had received significant investment and began its development two years earlier. It was close to completion when unexpectedly, a ”Cheng Yaojin”, the Tianhe Resort emerged, a project prioritized for support by Modu’s government.

If Tianhe Resort ended up in the hands of other companies, it would inevitably become a city landmark. In that case, Bai’s Group’s Heshan Resort would be hit hard, potentially rendering all prior investments futile.

Upon hearing this, others nodded in agreement; uniting strong forces was the way to go. Although it meant sharing a piece of the cake with others, it also significantly reduced risks by spreading them around.

”Which company do you think would be the best partner for us to collaborate with?”

Bai Zhiqing scanned the room indifferently, neither objecting to nor endorsing the suggestion.

”Chairman.”

Lin Yao stood up proudly and spoke again, ”Chairman, I suggest we collaborate with Zhang Group. They have partnered with us before; we know them well and their financial power is strong. Additionally, Zhang Group has connections with officials. If we join forces with them, we would be significantly empowered, and we might even secretly learn the bottom lines of other companies. This way, we could smoothly secure Tianhe Resort.”

”Chairman, I agree with Vice President Lin’s statement. We’ve had pleasant collaborations with Zhang Group, and working with a large corporation is beneficial and harmless for us. Cooperation leads to mutual wins,” the Purchasing Department Manager chimed in from the side.

The others nodded in agreement; partnering with Zhang Group was indeed better than working with other groups. They had a pleasant history and knew each other well, eliminating concerns over potential tricks they might pull.

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