roccoschili Chapter 127: Dark Waves: Breaking the Dilemma
Chapter 127: Dark Waves: Breaking the Dilemma
Wu Xinyan tried hard to suppress her inner anxiety and participated in the various processes of the bidding meeting calmly.
On the surface, she was still confident and calm, as if everything was under control. However, only she knew that at this moment she was walking on the edge of a knife, and every step was extremely difficult.
Secretly, Wu Xinyan began to investigate the background of her competitors.
She used some of her connections to gather information, trying to find evidence that the other party had bribed the bidding officer.
However, what frustrates her is that everyone she comes into contact with is very secretive about it, as if there is an invisible net that shrouds her and prevents her from getting to the truth.
"Mr. Wu, do we really still have hope for this project?" asked a member of Wang's team with a serious expression, his tone full of worry and uneasiness.
Although the other team members did not speak, their faces were also full of anxiety.
Team morale has plummeted since learning that their competitor may have resorted to underhanded tactics.
The plan they worked so hard on after staying up all night seemed to be overshadowed and meaningless.
Wu Xinyan took a deep breath, suppressed the uneasiness and anxiety in her heart, and tried to speak in a calm voice: "We just need to do our own things well, and don't think too much about other things."
Although her tone was firm, she felt powerless inside.
Faced with her opponent's behind-the-scenes manipulation, she felt extremely angry, but there was nothing she could do.
At this moment, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and Zheng's partner walked in with a serious face.
He looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, we have a new requirement for this project..." Partner Zheng looked around at everyone, his sharp eyes seemed to see through everything. He slowly spoke with unquestionable determination, "Everyone here is an industry elite. Our company has no doubts about your abilities. Therefore, we have decided to add one more requirement."
His words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. Team members looked at each other in bewilderment, and a sense of unease spread in the air.
The members of Wang's team turned pale and the documents in their hands almost fell.
"We need a more detailed plan to optimize the project's cost budget." Zheng's partner paused, his tone becoming more demanding. "Also, the budget needs to be reduced by another 10% from the original plan."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly dropped to freezing point.
The previous plan was the result of the team members' hard work, and now we have to reduce it by another 10%, which is undoubtedly as difficult as climbing to the sky.
"This..." Wang's team member opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but was forced back by Zheng's partner's sharp eyes.
Wu Xinyan gripped the pen tightly in her hand, her fingertips turning white.
She knew that Zheng's partner's requirements were almost harsh, but there might be a deeper meaning behind this.
She subconsciously wanted to seek Luo Yichen's support, but a phone call shattered her hopes.
On the other end of the phone, Luo Yichen's voice was a little tired: "Xinyan, there was a sudden problem at the company, I may be able to get there later."
Wu Xinyan's heart sank suddenly, and a feeling of isolation and helplessness arose spontaneously.
But she quickly gathered herself together, took a deep breath, and said firmly, "I understand. Just focus on the company's affairs. I'll find a way around this."
After hanging up the phone, Wu Xinyan suppressed her uneasiness, raised her head, and looked at Zheng Cooperator with a firm gaze...
Wu Xinyan didn't panic as everyone had feared. She gently put down the documents in her hands, took a deep breath, and looked at Zheng with a determined gaze. She spoke calmly, "Mr. Zheng, your request indeed exceeds our expectations, but it also demonstrates your company's commitment to excellence in this project. We understand." She paused, her tone pleading, "Our team is willing to do our best to meet your requirements. Please give us a little more time. We will submit a satisfactory proposal."
Zheng Hezuofang narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the seemingly weak but extremely determined woman in front of him.
He originally thought that faced with such a demanding request, the other party would panic and even raise questions, but he did not expect that she would be so calm and even expressed understanding and cooperation.
This calmness and confidence gave him a new understanding of Wu Xinyan and her team.
"Okay, I look forward to your performance." Partner Zheng finally relented. He wanted to see what other cards this woman had up her sleeve.
When Wu Xinyan returned to the conference room, the team members immediately surrounded her, and everyone's face was filled with worry and anxiety.
"Mr. Wu, do we really still have hope?" There was a hint of trembling in the voices of Wang's team members. They had tried their best and really didn't know how to meet the almost harsh requirements of Zheng's partner.
"Don't worry, we can do it." Wu Xinyan gave them a firm look, spread out the documents in her hand, and said confidently, "I have bought some time with President Zheng. What we need to do now is to calm down, re-examine the project costs, and find room for optimization."
Under the leadership of Wu Xinyan, the team members quickly immersed themselves in the intense work.
They carefully analyze every cost expenditure and strive to spend every penny wisely.
Relying on her rich experience and precise grasp of project details, Wu Xinyan proposed a number of practical optimization plans.
Expert Liu also used his professional expertise to provide many valuable suggestions from a technical perspective.
With everyone's joint efforts, a preliminary cost budget optimization plan gradually took shape.
Although there is still a certain gap from the requirements of Zheng's partner, this at least gives the team members hope, and the originally dull meeting room gradually regains its former vitality.
However, just as Wu Xinyan was about to lead the team to further improve the plan, her phone suddenly vibrated and an anonymous text message quietly appeared on the screen: "Don't investigate further, otherwise you will regret it!"
Wu Xinyan's fingers tightened slightly around her phone, her eyes sweeping across the hopeful faces in the conference room. A cold smile curled up the corners of her mouth...