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However, after hearing what Chen Ling said, Liu Yuyang did not answer Chen Ling directly, but was stunned for a moment.

Seeing Liu Yuyang lost in thought, Chen Ling asked, "Hey, what are you thinking about?"

"Ah, I was just thinking that they were the ones who came to us to discuss cooperation before. How come we have to investigate them before we can even participate in the bidding?" Liu Yuyang said helplessly.

"What's the big deal? Fortune changes every day. I believe our chances of success this time are quite high. After all, you said they wanted to cooperate with us before, right? We have a clear advantage," Chen Ling said calmly.

“That’s true, but I still feel like something’s not quite right,” Liu Yuyang continued.

"It's nothing, go ahead and get back to work," Chen Ling said calmly, looking at Liu Yuyang.

"Okay, then. I'll go check it out." Seeing this, Liu Yuyang didn't say anything more and accepted the task.

After Liu Yuyang left, Chen Ling continued reviewing the documents. Chen Ling thought that the company's development couldn't rely on just one order; they needed to find other projects.

Chen Ling thought that with the company's reputation, it would not lack partners in the construction industry. After all, their strength was undeniable, having built so many buildings one after another, and these examples were obvious.

When Chen Ling thought about all this, he suddenly understood why so many of his company's projects were snatched away by other companies. Profit, it all comes down to profit. What company doesn't value money? If the company were just about construction, then all companies would be pretty much the same; as long as there were no safety hazards, their needs would be met.

Chen Ling finally understood completely. He was even certain that W Group was using low prices to steal these customers. In this world, money can determine many things.

When Chen Ling thought about these things, he suddenly felt relieved. Unfair competition is nothing but a lose-lose situation. If they really made concessions on the price, Chen Ling knew there were only two possible outcomes.

Firstly, their company really doesn't make a single penny; they just complete the project according to the rules. However, Chen Ling thinks this is impossible.

Of course, there is a second approach: cutting corners. They can only continue to make a profit if they reduce costs.

Chen Ling naturally assumed they would choose the second approach; otherwise, with so many employees waiting for their wages, he couldn't let himself work for nothing. He wouldn't allow the company to fail to make a profit; that wouldn't be like them at all.

When Chen Ling thought of this, he couldn't help but laugh.

Chapter 400 A Triumphant Smile

At that moment, Chen Ling couldn't contain his joy and couldn't wait to share the good news with Liu Yuyang.

Then you see Chen Ling making a phone call to Liu Yuyang.

Liu Yuyang answered the phone quickly and said, "What's wrong, boss? I'm still investigating. I'll have the results soon, so don't worry. I'll tell you in a bit."

"I'm not asking you about that. Come to my office right now, I have some good news to tell you," Chen Ling said with a smile.

"What good news could possibly come of it?" Liu Yuyang said listlessly. He felt the company's performance was already stagnant, and they didn't have a single project in hand. What good news could possibly come of it at this point?

"Come here quickly, you'll regret it if you don't listen," Chen Ling said immediately after hearing this.

After Chen Ling finished speaking, he hung up the phone and then started counting in his office, wondering how long it would take Liu Yuyang to get there.

However, judging from Chen Ling's tone, Liu Yuyang realized there really was some good news. He also figured Chen Ling wouldn't be in the mood for jokes at this time. So he quickly ran over.

When Liu Yuyang arrived at Chen Ling's office, he was still panting heavily.

"Hmm, that's a quick reaction. I just counted to eight," Chen Ling said, looking at Liu Yuyang.

"What good news is it?" Liu Yuyang asked bluntly.

"Haha, don't worry, W Group won't last long. Our project will come back sooner or later," Chen Ling said with a smile, looking at Liu Yuyang.

"Are you kidding me?" Liu Yuyang waved his hand and said after hearing Chen Ling's words.

"Look at you, what kind of joke do you think I'd make? I'm telling the truth. Otherwise, what kind of tricks do you think he used to steal our customers?" Chen Ling said calmly.

Looking at Chen Ling, Liu Yuyang asked curiously, "What kind of methods did you use?"

“Look at you, what’s wrong with your IQ? It’s a very simple question. We were just too anxious and didn’t think of these things. Calm down and think about it carefully,” Chen Ling said to Liu Yuyang.

"Hey boss, stop keeping me in suspense, I'm getting so impatient, just tell me already!" Liu Yuyang said again.

"Don't rush, think it over carefully," Chen Ling said to Liu Yuyang.

"Can you give me a hint?" Liu Yuyang said helplessly.

“Okay, that works. Just think about it, what methods do people usually use to compete and sell at a loss?” Chen Ling asked Liu Yuyang.

"The price, is the price right?" Liu Yuyang asked Chen Ling excitedly.

"Yes, that's right." Chen Ling looked at Liu Yuyang and said calmly. Then he picked up the cup on his table and began to drink water.

"I understand. You mean they used a tactic that hurts others a thousand but also themselves eight hundred, lowering their prices to poach our customers," Liu Yuyang began.

"Yes, that's the idea. So what are the consequences if they lower their prices?" Chen Ling continued to ask.

"I understand. With their methods, they'll definitely cut costs. That would be hopeless. These kinds of buildings are very particular about materials. As long as the materials meet the standards, they won't be cheap. And with our company's reputation, if they want to steal orders from us, the price will definitely be about 80% lower. In that case, they definitely won't be able to afford the materials that meet the standards. Nobody wants to lose money on a project." Liu Yuyang began to analyze incessantly.

“Yes, you’re absolutely right. What are you worried about now? Haha.” Chen Ling said with a smile.

However, at that moment, Liu Yuyang, who was standing next to him, also laughed and then said, "This is really good news."

"Of course! When I told you I had some good news to tell you, you didn't believe me. Now you believe me, right?" Chen Ling said with a smile.

Then Liu Yuyang said innocently, "How could I have expected such great news? But you can't blame me. So many orders came in suddenly, and I was so busy trying to find a solution that I neglected these problems. But now it's all good. Let's see how they finish the work. They'll just have to wait to lose money."

"Haha, yes, we can just wait and see the show. Don't tell anyone about this yet. Once everything is settled, everyone will naturally understand," Chen Ling said calmly.

"Ah, why? Everyone's really worried right now," Liu Yuyang said, not quite understanding.

“Work can’t always go smoothly. It’s good that some setbacks happen to test everyone’s willpower,” Chen Ling said to Liu Yuyang.

“Hmm, what you said makes sense. Okay, then let’s not talk about it.” Liu Yuyang looked at Chen Ling and said.

"If there's nothing else, you can go back to your office and enjoy yourself." At this point, Chen Ling started to dismiss him again.

"Okay, I'll head back now," Liu Yuyang said quickly upon seeing this.

"Let's go back," Chen Ling said, waving his hand at Liu Yuyang.

Then Liu Yuyang turned to leave. However, at this moment, Chen Ling suddenly remembered what Li Lili had said a couple of days ago. He thought of Li Lili saying that she hadn't been able to drive and felt it was a bit inconvenient, so she wanted to try driving again.

So Chen Ling thought he'd go home after get off work and spend some time with Li Lili while she practiced driving.

At that moment, Chen Ling opened his phone and sent a WeChat message to Li Lili.

"I'm going back tonight, shall I accompany you to practice driving?" Chen Ling said in the message.

However, Li Lili was shocked when she saw Chen Ling's message. She then hurriedly replied to Chen Ling's message.

Li Lili replied, "Driving practice? Tonight? Lots of work at the company? No overtime? You still have time to practice driving?"

After reading Li Lili's message, Chen Ling couldn't help but laugh. He then replied, "You need to balance work and rest. Otherwise, you won't be able to handle working so hard all the time."

So Li Lili looked at the message Chen Ling sent and thought to herself that Chen Ling was probably in a bad mood, or that he had suffered some kind of blow because of this incident.

Chapter 401 Guilty Feelings?

After thinking for a while, Li Lili didn't say anything more and had no choice but to agree.

"Okay, sure," Li Lili replied.

When Chen Ling saw Li Lili's reply, he anticipated her reaction and didn't say anything more. Li Lili looked at Chen Ling but didn't reply, so she went back to her work.

When you're busy, time always flies by. Before Li Lili knew it, it was already time to get off work.

After finishing her work, Li Lili began packing her things to go home. At that moment, Chen Mengyao saw Li Lili packing and looked on with surprise.

Chen Mengyao asked in confusion, "Ningxue, why are you packing your things now? Aren't you working overtime tonight?"

"Yeah, I was planning to work overtime, but I don't know what's wrong with Chen Ling. He said he'd accompany me to driving practice tonight," Li Lili said, sounding confused.

But at that moment, Chen Mengyao burst out laughing. She said, "Haha, let me tell you, maybe the boss is under a lot of pressure. You'd better practice driving tonight to share his attention."

"Hey, let me tell you, I also think he might be too busy with work. So he wanted to find something to distract him. I didn't agree at first, but then I thought he might be under a lot of pressure, so I thought, fine, let him go back and practice driving with me. It just so happens that I was planning to do the same thing, to balance work and rest," Li Lili continued.

"That's a good idea. Okay, you can go back now, I have to get busy," Chen Mengyao said with a smile.

After hearing what Chen Xiaoqi said, Li Lili nodded quickly and then continued packing her things.

"Everyone has had a busy day, so let's go home and get some rest." Just then, Chen Ling walked out of his office and said.

"Boss, we still have work to do. It's okay, we'll go back as soon as we're done," Chen Mengyao said loudly.

"Alright then, if you want to work overtime, I certainly support you. Remember to balance work and rest, don't work too late, go home and rest early, you need to be fully energized for work tomorrow," Chen Ling continued.

After Chen Ling finished speaking, they went back to work. Just then, Li Lili felt a little embarrassed and left. She thought about how everyone in the company was still working overtime, and it seemed a bit awkward for her to leave.

Then Li Lili whispered to Chen Ling, "How about we skip practice today? We still have a lot of things to do at the company."

“Then we must have something to do when we go back,” Chen Ling said.

Just then, Chen Ling turned to them and said, "Those who have things to do at home can go first; overtime is not mandatory."

"Alright, see? I didn't ask them to work overtime, so you don't have to. What's wrong with that? I didn't force them to work overtime, did I? They just wanted to work overtime, right? Let's go." Chen Ling said again.

"Oh, well, I can't argue with you then. Let's go, let's go." Li Lili muttered to Chen Ling.

After Li Lili finished speaking, she started walking home with Chen Ling. However, as she walked, Li Lili's steps were somewhat hesitant; she felt as if she owed him something.

After leaving the company, Li Lili said, "Phew, I'm finally out. I was so nervous."

However, Chen Ling, who was standing to the side, was somewhat surprised when he heard what Li Lili said.

Chen Ling then turned to Li Lili and said, "What are you talking about? Nervous? What are you nervous about?"

"It's all because of you! You dragged me out early. My colleagues at the company are still working overtime, and I just went out with you like this, openly and legitimately," Li Lili complained.

"Look at you, so pathetic. I thought it was something important. Oh, you, really, what can I say to you?" Chen Ling laughed immediately after hearing this, and then continued to speak.

“Yes, that’s right. I was so nervous! They were all working overtime, and you insisted on dragging me away early. It was so awkward. You left, fine, you’re the boss, but what about me?” Li Lili continued.

"Uh, it's nothing, okay?" Chen Ling said to Li Lili while picking his ear.

"Oh dear, you don't understand. Forget it, I'm not going to talk to you anymore, really," Li Lili said helplessly after hearing this.

"What are you talking about? Honestly, I don't want to talk to you about this anymore. Let's go." Chen Ling said helplessly to Li Lili.

After Chen Ling finished speaking, he pulled Li Lili along and started walking forward. Li Lili pouted and followed Chen Ling.

Soon they arrived at the parking lot. Chen Ling looked at Li Lili and said again, "Alright, stop pouting. I'm doing this for your own good. I'm taking you to practice driving. Don't you think it's inconvenient not being able to drive? Well, we have some time now, so I'll practice with you. Why are you still so unwilling?"

"You still don't understand what I mean. It's not that I don't understand, it's that I mean everyone in the company is working overtime. It wouldn't look good for me to leave with you like this," Li Lili continued, her tone now showing some impatience.

"Oh, and then?" Chen Ling said calmly.

"Fine, since you're in a bad mood today, I'll just keep you company," Li Lili said to Chen Ling.

"What? You think I'm in a bad mood? Who told you I'm in a bad mood? I'm fine," Chen Ling said, looking at Li Lili.