Dragon King Palace: Urban Affluent Son-in-Law

Chapter 1308 1308: Profiting from Others’ Misfortune!

"How could this happen? Even if those suppliers want to fleece us, with Fengming's financial reserves, there shouldn't be any supply disruption. At worst, we just pay extra, right?"

Baili Xiyue listened to Bai Zhiqing's explanation and grew increasingly puzzled.

In her view, though these suppliers are taking advantage of the situation, Fengming shouldn't be unable to pay. Merchants are inherently profit-driven; wouldn't it just take a bit more money to resolve the problem? Why such despondency and righteous fury?

"Sister Yue, what you don't understand is that these suppliers aren't just raising prices slightly; they are hiking them several times over, some even up to eight times!"

Zhang Qinyao proactively said, "They clearly see us developing well and are taking advantage of the opportunity to kick us when we're down!"

"Exactly, they are certain that we lack alternative suppliers, catching us off guard and making it difficult for us to find substitute channels temporarily," Chu Feifei said indignantly.

"I see!" Baili Xiyue finally understood.

This means those suppliers are truly unscrupulous. They've seized upon Fengming's rapid growth and unexpanded channels to deliver a fatal blow right to the vulnerable spot!

"So despicable! Is it just a few suppliers doing this, or most of them?" Baili Xiyue started to ask indignantly.

"Xi Yue, it's not a matter of a few or most, it's all of the suppliers... putting obstacles in our path!"

Bai Zhiqing said with a bitter smile, "They seem to have privately reached some sort of agreement, simultaneously cutting off supply, creating an issue together! If it were only one or two causing trouble, we'd be more able to withstand it..."

"It seems they've colluded!"

Jiang Feng sneered and squinted as he spoke.

A bunch of greedy people dare to scheme against my wife; they've got some nerve!

"Uncle, I want to leverage the Chu Family's power to help Fengming navigate this crisis, but Qingcheng is against it, and Sister Feng, who is willing to help Fengming without any conditions, is also gently refused by Qingcheng..."

Chu Feifei helplessly said to Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng heard this and glanced at Nangong Qingcheng.

He understood Nangong Qingcheng's personality; she preferred not to use external forces for solutions unless absolutely necessary.

Because doing so would transform Fengming into a mere appendage of those two great mega-groups, shattering her confidence!

Moreover, relying on 'outsiders' to overcome difficulties would foster dependency, leading to seeking external help whenever troubles arise, making personal growth tremendously challenging.

As a lone sapling amidst a storm, Nangong Qingcheng surely hopes to rely on her own strength to carry Fengming through, pressing forward resolutely.

Nangong Qingcheng saw Jiang Feng's impassive expression, fearing he might misunderstand her. She quickly said, "Jiang Feng, don't overthink, I'm not that selfish. It's just that... even if the Chu Family and Fengyu want to help, they can't! They can only provide funds, but not goods. What we lack now are already signed orders, and many orders are urgently awaiting shipment..."

"Qingcheng, that's not fair to say. With money, can't we buy goods? At least we can temporarily ease our current crisis and restore logistics first," Chu Feifei replied.

"But... what if this time we compromise, and future suppliers follow suit?"

Nangong Qingcheng retorted, "No matter how much money we have, we can't fill their insatiable appetites!"

This is the reason Nangong Qingcheng doesn't wish to compromise; she is thinking further ahead, not just about the present.

"Which supplier took the lead in this initiative?" Jiang Feng asked indifferently.

"It's the owner of Southern Golden Horse Clothing Company, Geng Duojin! He was one of the biggest suppliers when Fengming was founded, initially contacting Qingcheng himself. Now, he has the largest appetite, wanting to lead in bleeding Fengming dry," Bai Zhiqing said truthfully.

Fengming has developed until now, with almost all goods sourced from the Southern region because there are many small workshops and companies producing clothes, cosmetics, bags, and other items at a good price.

However, the people in the South are correspondingly cunning and unprincipled. As soon as they saw Fengming skyrocketing, they flocked like flies to a stench, intent on sucking blood.

"Geng Duojin!" Jiang Feng narrowed his eyes. "I've noted his name!"

"Jiang Feng, what do you have in mind?"

Seeing Jiang Feng's expression, Nangong Qingcheng immediately said, "You mustn't act recklessly! Matters in business can't be resolved with brute force; otherwise, it will backfire! President Geng has already messaged me, intending to come to Binhai for negotiations. I'm hesitating whether or not to agree, to resolve this through discussions..."

"He wants to come to Binhai?" Jiang Feng raised an eyebrow.

"Xiao Feng, Qingcheng is right!"

Intimately knowledgeable about Jiang Feng's temper, Bai Zhiqing immediately added, "You must control your temper. Even if Geng Duojin is unprincipled, violence won't solve the problem. Besides, his base is in the South. Even if something happened in Binhai, if he doesn't want to do business, he won't. It would damage our reputation and result in a lose-lose situation!"

Jiang Feng sneered, knowing that evil can only be dealt with by other evils, and no one understands this approach better than him. For now, he's just lazy to refute.

"When is he coming?"

"He said if I agree to negotiate, he can fly over tonight. I was thinking more about it, but now it seems I've got no other option," Nangong Qingcheng bit her cherry lips.

"Agree with him and say you consent for negotiations, let him come immediately."

Jiang Feng coldly said, "When the time comes, don't be afraid; I'll go with you! I want to see what kind of tricks he'll pull!"

The words, like nails hammered into wood, finally set the tone in the previously endlessly debating office.

Nangong Qingcheng's small mouth slightly opened, wanting to say something, but Bai Zhiqing comforted him, "Qingcheng, just listen to Xiao Feng! Initially, we really weren't comfortable having you see Geng Duojin alone, but now that Xiao Feng is accompanying you, there are no issues. As long as his demands aren't too extravagant, you can negotiate."

"Alright."

Seeing this, Nangong Qingcheng had no choice but to agree.

Honestly, going out for negotiations is something she has never done before.

Previously, she was the manager of Fengming, and Bai Zhiqing was the supervisor in charge of purchasing. Bai Zhiqing always stood before her in such matters.

But now, President Geng named her specifically, so she had no choice but to step up and take on the manager's responsibility.

At the moment, Nangong Qingcheng sent a message to Geng Duojin in Southern, saying she agreed to meet, in front of her sisters and Jiang Feng.

And Geng Duojin, who seemingly had premeditated this plan, promptly responded with a laughing emoji, saying no problem, he would immediately book a plane ticket to fly to Binhai.

"Alright, he said he'll arrive tonight."

Nangong Qingcheng put down the phone, adjusted her mood, and said.