Chapter 2313 - 2135: Good Wine Needs No Bush
Chapter 2313: Chapter 2135: Good Wine Needs No Bush
"That’s quite the saying, ’A good wine needs no bush.’ You can go back, and I’ll consider it further. At the latest tomorrow, I’ll give you a reply." Manager Zhou said to Lu Yaobing.
"Alright, I’ll wait for your good news, Manager Zhou." Lu Yaobing said before leaving.
Unexpectedly, Lu Yaobing received a phone call from Manager Zhou that evening.
"Hello? Is this Miss Lu?" Manager Zhou asked.
"Yes, it’s me. I thought I wasn’t wrong; Manager Zhou is indeed a manager with unique insight. You have indeed changed your mind." Lu Yaobing said to Manager Zhou.
"Yes, after returning, we held another meeting to discuss further and invited other staff members from our office to taste your products. Several people immediately felt that your products indeed have potential. So we think we should indeed provide some opportunities to small enterprises like yours, which are excellent but relatively young, without reputation or capital. That’s why I’m calling Miss Lu today—to ask if Miss Lu has time this evening. If you have time, we can have dinner together and further discuss the supply issue in detail." Manager Zhou said to Lu Yaobing.
"Really? That’s truly wonderful!" Lu Yaobing replied.
"So Miss Lu agrees to meet. Alright, then it’s settled. At 7 p.m., I’ll send you the address shortly. We’ll see each other then." Manager Zhou said.
"Alright." Lu Yaobing hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Lu Yaobing felt a bit anxious, contemplating whether to inform Song Xiaodong.
After a brief internal struggle, Lu Yaobing decided to go alone, thinking she might successfully reach an agreement and then surprise Song Xiaodong.
Of course, Lu Yaobing’s thinking was too simplistic.
Zhou Changsheng invited Lu Yaobing to dine at a small yet very private and lavishly decorated restaurant, in a small enclosed private room.
When Lu Yaobing walked in, she found not only Zhou Changsheng but also another woman, older than her, with heavy makeup. Although it was late autumn, her attire was still very revealing—a black low-cut dress with a fur coat over it, black stockings, and brown leather boots.
"Wow, Miss Lu arrived so quickly." Zhou Changsheng warmly stepped out to greet Lu Yaobing, extending his hand for a handshake and holding onto Lu Yaobing’s soft hands without wanting to let go.
Feeling uncomfortable, Lu Yaobing retracted her hands.
"Come, let me introduce you. This is Miss Lu Yaobing from Cuishengyuan Herbal Tea."
"This is Miss Kong Miaoyu from Kushuang Herbal Tea."
"Hello."
"Hello."
After introductions, Zhou Changsheng invited the two ladies to sit down and started ordering food.
"Today, inviting the two ladies, I actually feel a bit embarrassed because personally, I like products from both of your companies. But you know, the year is about to end, and we’re discussing supply for next year. We have thirty to forty supermarkets of all sizes in Beishan District, requiring quite a lot of supplies throughout the year. So various renowned beverage brands are vying to get in, and the slots are really limited. Unfortunately, it’s not just up to me to decide, as you know. In such cases, there’s usually a kickback involved. Therefore, after much deliberation, I only have one slot left. But with excellent products from both of your companies, I’m really unsure how to choose. That’s why I invited both of you today—to discuss and deepen our understanding so I can decide which company to choose afterward." Zhou Changsheng said to Lu Yaobing and Kong Miaoyu.
"Yes, we understand Manager Zhou’s difficulties. However, I still hope Manager Zhou considers the past cooperation with Kushuang Herbal Tea. After all, Kushuang Herbal Tea has been on the market for a year already. Although it can’t compare with large beverage brands, it has some reputation locally in Minghe. So I believe it will be more stable in sales, with smaller market risks compared to other newly started beverage companies." Kong Miaoyu turned to Zhou Changsheng, crossed her legs, and said.
"Manager Zhou, when we first met this afternoon, I could tell from your demeanor that you have unique insight, which is why I strongly urged you to personally taste our drinks. I’m very confident that even a sip would change your mind. Although our herbal tea brand is indeed just starting, I believe our tea’s taste can change consumers’ perceptions, just as it changed yours." Lu Yaobing said confidently to Manager Zhou.
"Oh dear, let’s not start with such intensity immediately, ladies. Let’s enjoy our meal first, and discuss the supply issue slowly." Zhou Changsheng clearly wasn’t in a hurry.
"Manager Zhou is right; we’re too eager. Here, let me peel a shrimp for Manager Zhou." Kong Miaoyu proactively sat beside Zhou Changsheng, intentionally or unintentionally brushed her arm against his, and placed a peeled shrimp onto Zhou Changsheng’s dish.