My sister broke off her engagement to marry someone richer? My older sister married me and became in

At this moment, Section Chief Liu, who had remained silent throughout, slowly unscrewed the pen cap.

"Vice President Qian has an unavoidable meeting at headquarters today and can't come."

Section Chief Liu slightly raised his eyelids. "But he specifically asked me to pass on a message to everyone."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the business owners in the medicinal herb business in the room immediately perked up their ears.

In the provincial capital's medicinal herb industry, the name Qian Shouyi is a formidable figure that no one dares to easily surpass.

"These are Vice President Qian's exact words."

Section Chief Liu tapped his pen lightly twice on the table, speaking in a calm and unhurried tone.

"Xiushan Industry is a key partner recommended by the Provincial Pharmaceutical Corporation. Anyone who dares to provoke them is openly slapping the face of the corporation. You should all think carefully before acting."

The successive statements from three high-ranking officials immediately silenced the entire audience.

Those colleagues who had just been kicking someone when they were down fell silent instantly, no longer daring to say another word.

The arrogance of the group in black jackets was completely crushed.

The man in the black jacket, who had been leisurely shaking his leg just moments before, suddenly broke out in a fine layer of cold sweat on his forehead.

He knew in his heart that he had completely botched the job.

He quickly gave his companion a wink, and the two understood immediately, turning to head out the door.

As he passed by Lin Xiulan, the man in the black jacket paused, suppressing his resentment, and coldly uttered a harsh remark.

"You guys are something else. We admit defeat today. But we'll remember this. Just you wait and see, we'll make sure you can't stay in the provincial capital anytime sooner or later."

Lin Xiulan remained calm, not taking his threat seriously at all.

She looked up and stared directly at the other person, her eyes clear and sharp.

"Go back and tell Wei Biao."

Lin Xiulan spoke each word with composure.

"Xiushan Industry has always been law-abiding and honest in its business dealings, and never actively seeks trouble."

"But since you've taken the initiative to reach out to us, I will make you pay back the blood debt of those fourteen needles with interest."

"When you go out in the future, you'd better think things through more carefully."

The man in the black jacket gained no advantage whatsoever; his face turned pale and then red. In the end, he could only push open the door and leave in a disheveled state with his men.

The meeting adjourned.

The suppliers in the conference room immediately swarmed around Lin Xiulan, their attitudes completely different from before.

"Mr. Lin, I am truly sorry, so very sorry!"

Old Lu, who had just been gossiping behind people's backs, now had a big smile on his face, respectfully handed over his business card with both hands, and was extremely enthusiastic.

"Our factory is opening a new production line early next month and urgently needs 500 jin (250 kg) of high-quality dried black fungus. After much consideration, I think only Xiushan Industry can handle this job. We are absolutely confident in the quality. I wonder if you can take on this batch?"

Seeing this, Old Zhao immediately stepped forward, pushed past Old Lü, and spoke up.

"Old Lu, please step aside. Boss Lin, our factory has a long-term need for large quantities of high-quality dried hawthorn and pine nuts."

"This is my business card. I'll treat you another day, and we can sit down and discuss supply prices and lead times for a long-term partnership!"

In the past, Lin Xiulan would have been overjoyed to receive so many orders and would have readily agreed.

Despite the turmoil that happened today, she remained remarkably calm, simply accepting everyone's business cards politely.

"Director Lü, Director Zhao, and all the bosses."

Lin Xiulan spoke gently, yet with perfect tact.

"It's a blessing that everyone thinks highly of Xiushan Industry. However, this order is quite large, and I can't make promises lightly."

"I will go back and coordinate with the receiving party to ensure production capacity, inventory, and delivery time, and confirm that we can deliver on time and with quality. I will get back to you as soon as possible."

She remained humble and composed, not greedy for immediate gains, and was not overwhelmed by the sudden influx of orders.

This extraordinary composure earned the admiration of the seasoned business veterans present.

After leaving the industry association building, Lin Xiulan and Chen Meili walked side by side on the street.

"Sister Xiulan, you were so amazing just now!"

Chen Meili could not hide her excitement, clenching her fists and her face was full of excitement.

"You didn't see it, those people's faces turned pale! I think Heilong Trade will never dare to be so arrogant again."

Lin Xiulan did not respond, but quickened her pace slightly, a sense of tension still lingering in her heart.

Back at the shop, the food prepared by the cafeteria was already laid out on the table.

Lin Xiulan didn't have much of an appetite, so she ate a couple of bites and then put down her chopsticks.

She walked straight to the counter, picked up the phone, and dialed the number for the Hongshi County Forest Farm.

The call was quickly connected, and Lu Qingshan's rough, deep voice immediately came from the other end of the receiver.

"Qingshan, the briefing has concluded successfully."

Lin Xiulan composed herself and gave a concise and clear recount of the events at the meeting, emphasizing the shock and awe that ensued when she presented the police report and the blood-stained clothes.

"The people sent by Heilong Trade were completely suppressed and had no temper at all. In the end, they only made a few harsh words before leaving in a sorry state."

"After the meeting, several food factories approached me to discuss orders, but I declined them all for the time being, thinking I would wait until things were completely stable here before doing so."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a soft chuckle from Lu Qingshan, his tone full of approval.

"Xiulan, your growth rate is much faster than I expected. You remained calm and handled today's situation very well."

Hearing his affirmation, Lin Xiulan's heart, which had been hanging in suspense all day, finally settled down, and her tense nerves relaxed.

"How's things going on your end? When are you going back to the provincial capital?"

She asked softly.

Lu Qingshan remained silent for a moment on the other end, his voice deepening and carrying an undeniable sense of pressure.

"The timber transportation has been fully arranged, and the trivial matters in Hongshi County have also been cleared up."

His tone was firm, and every word he spoke was forceful.

"I'll set off for the return trip tonight and should arrive in the provincial capital first thing tomorrow morning."

"We have already established the rules on the surface, so that everyone knows that Xiushan Industry is not a pushover."

"Leave the rest of those dirty, unsavory things to me."

"And I need to take care of what I promised the manager tomorrow."

"Be careful on the road," Lin Xiulan whispered.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Xiulan picked up her chopsticks again. This time, she ate with particular peace and contentment.

At the same time, outside a quiet, narrow alley in the southern suburbs.

The man in the black jacket, who had just been humiliated at the press conference, was now standing in a public phone booth on the street.

He tightly covered the microphone with one hand, looking around warily with a flustered expression.

Brother Biao, it's me, Qiangzi. I messed things up.

His voice was kept very low, unable to hide his panic and frustration.

"Don't even mention it, today was a complete trap!"

"That Lin Xiulan is too ruthless. She slammed her blood-stained clothes on the table and produced a serious injury assessment and case filing receipt from the Municipal Bureau." "She insisted that we committed intentional robbery, without mentioning a single reason related to business competition."

A stern rebuke came from the other end of the phone, and the man in the black jacket trembled with fear, quickly bowing his head to defend himself.

"It's not that I didn't try my best. Guo Haipeng made it clear that anyone who messes with Xiushan Industry's business or disrupts their business is going against him."

"And Vice President Qian of the Provincial Pharmaceutical Corporation also sent a message to warn us."

"We dare not make any sudden moves now. If we continue to cause trouble, the police will come looking for us immediately."

He hung up the phone hastily, and the man in the black jacket walked out of the phone booth dejectedly, disappearing into the dark alley.

Less than twenty meters behind him, next to the steamer at a breakfast stall on the street, Hou San was squatting on the ground, finishing his meat bun in a few bites.

He squinted, his gaze fixed on the direction where the black jacket had disappeared, a hint of understanding in his eyes.

……

Nanshan Mingyuan, second floor, Tingfeng private room.

Wei Biao knelt straight in front of the mahogany tea table, his knees pressed against the hard floor, already numb and swollen, almost losing all feeling.

An elderly man was sitting opposite him.

The old man was dressed in a gray long robe with neatly trimmed cuffs, and he held the lid of a celadon teacup with two fingers.

He slowly swirled the tea leaves in circles over the slightly cool tea. The tea had long since cooled, but he hadn't drunk a drop.

Wei Biao was covered in sweat, with fine beads of sweat constantly sliding down his temples and dripping onto his trousers at his knees, spreading out dark water stains.

"Uncle, you should have already heard about the briefing."

His voice was hoarse, his tone full of trepidation and fear, and he kept his head down, not daring to look directly at the old man in front of him.