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Not only Xiao Zewen looked puzzled, but the other executives were also puzzled.

Having the ability to become a CEO isn't enough.

Ability is important, but it's also not!

Everyone present was shrewd and adept at discerning the wind direction.

Their sense of smell is extremely acute.

Just from the frugal decor, one immediately begins to analyze whether it was at the behest of higher-ups.

Is it time to crack down on the current extravagant lifestyle?

If you can't even figure these things out, you won't have a chance to sit in this position.

The CEOs exchanged glances, their eyes revealing thoughtful expressions.

Two of them, who were on good terms with him, whispered a reminder: "Old Xu, you should disband your team of beautiful PR girls when you get back."

The two were longtime friends, so he couldn't help but whisper a reminder.

However, her eyes revealed a hint of reluctance and fond memories of the past.

The middle-aged man, referred to as Old Xu, nodded, a look of agreement on his face.

If the setup of the bidding venue truly represents some directives from the central government.

Then we should keep a low profile.

That PR team of beautiful women, who are good at performing, will be disbanded as soon as they get back.

However, being dismissed is not the same as being fired; they will simply be given a less demanding position.

Once this trend of frugality subsides, we can resume the old ways.

A group of executives, ranging from the highest-ranking department head to the lowest-ranking section chief, sat down according to the nameplates on the back of their chairs, their faces beaming with warm smiles.

Everyone sat upright, adopting a businesslike demeanor, without complaining at all about the simple environment.

He placed the thermos he was holding on an old writing desk he had found in the warehouse, and waited for the bidding to begin.

Furthermore, it was discovered that there were no representatives in military uniform in the meeting room.

This proves that this time it really wasn't their own military that wanted to make the purchase.

Lin Wan sat to the side, watching a group of CEOs sitting upright, a look of satisfaction in her big eyes.

I was initially somewhat worried about Chen Huai'an's frugal arrangements.

Having been in the modern world for five months, I am quite clear about some forms of formalism.

For a bidding process of this level, the lack of a spacious and bright conference room and certain standards would likely lead to dissatisfaction.

Especially the two rows of long wooden benches, paired with a few writing desks found in the warehouse, looked shabby no matter how you looked at it.

Even township-level meetings are of a higher standard than this.

I was worried that the bosses would be dissatisfied, which would affect future cooperation.

But seeing the bosses sitting upright and showing no dissatisfaction, my heart finally settled down.

Seeing that they still maintain a frugal and hardworking lifestyle, I feel gratified.

Director Liu went on stage and said a few polite words.

It briefly introduced Chen Huai'an and the "Red Star Trading Company".

Of course, the introduction only describes it as a powerful multinational trading company.

They were able to secure large orders for both military uniforms and civilian clothing.

I won't go into further detail about the others, nor is it necessary to.

It's enough for these bosses to know that this young man has a wild way of doing things and a deep-rooted revolutionary background.

No one who's made it to this position is a fool.

The way they look at Chen Huai'an now is like how Qi Tongwei looks at Zhao Ruilong; at least on the surface, their attitude is very respectful and polite.

Putting aside everything else, it's no small feat to get the Ministry of Commerce to issue a notice and summon them all from all over the country to Shanghai.

However, there are quite a few examples like Chen Huai'an and Young Master Chen.

So no one felt anything was wrong; on the contrary, they felt this was normal.

After saying some standard phrases, Director Liu formally announced the bidding process.

"This bidding process is slightly different from previous ones, as many steps have been omitted."

After comprehensive evaluation, the results will be announced on the spot.

So rest assured, bosses, we will absolutely not take up your time.

Now, please present the samples in order of their arrangement.

As expected, they skipped a lot of the usual routines and got straight to the point.

Chen Huai'an had never considered entering politics, but he didn't have the patience to go through the formalities with them.

Everything is done in a private enterprise manner, whatever is fastest.

The crowd below remained calm and showed no dissatisfaction.

On the contrary, they became even more convinced that something big was about to happen from above.

That's why this young man with a strong revolutionary background kept everything simple!

As the words fell, Xiao Zewen became the first to walk onto the stage.

With a wave of his hand, the driver and secretary carefully laid the samples on the display stand.

Furthermore, to provide a more intuitive understanding, a male and a female model were brought in to demonstrate the outfit.

Smiling, he introduced, "This sample has been slightly modified according to requirements. The appearance still retains the characteristics of the Type 87, and the style has been adjusted based on the Type 21 to be more suitable for high-intensity movements and to make it look more upright... As for the shoes..."

Xiao Zewen personally served as the interpreter and explained the samples.

They went to great lengths to win the bid.

In terms of materials, strict control is exercised in accordance with current domestic military uniform standards.

The design has been fine-tuned, especially with optimizations and improvements based on recent development experience.

In other words, it combined the colors and features of the Type 87 with the design of the Type 21.

This combination makes the soldiers look even more upright and handsome when wearing it.

When Lin Wan saw the military uniform, her big eyes lit up; she was immediately captivated.

Wearing new uniforms not only enhances the soldiers' personal demeanor but also improves the image of the military.

The new China today desperately needs to showcase itself to the outside world.

The central government actively establishes diplomatic relations with other countries and provides assistance in order to build its international image and lay the foundation for future entry into the United Nations.

So when Lin Wan learned that China had later successfully joined the United Nations and become one of the five permanent members of the Security Council, she was so excited that her body trembled slightly.

Wasn't this the day that their generation had been striving for?

Seeing it with my own eyes now, I'm naturally excited and happy.

After all, in her time, military uniforms were not yet fully standardized.

The entire army will not be issued a unified uniform until January of next year.

However, given the production capacity of these large state-owned enterprises with intelligent systems, they can produce 20,000 sets per day, and the entire army can be equipped with them in at most six months.

Xiao Zewen spoke eloquently, providing a detailed introduction to the clothes and shoes, and even conducted quality tests.

Taking all aspects into account, it's absolutely top-notch.

Longhua Group went all out to secure this order, which represents 20% of its annual orders.

Through rigorous calculations, profits were reduced to the minimum.

Although the profit margin is a bit lower, it makes the financial statements look better, and that's enough!

The CEOs in the audience narrowed their eyes, their faces showing seriousness.

Admittedly, this sample is indeed very competitive.

The entire outfit and shoes were described in detail, with only the name tags having a red paper pasted on them.

What's obscured below is the price quote for this transaction.

The price list will only be revealed after all samples have been displayed.

As one sample after another was displayed, the atmosphere in the conference room grew increasingly lively.

Everyone clenched their fists, especially when the labels were torn off.