Free Web NovelChapter 249: Chapter 249: I’m Afraid We Can’t Reach an Agreement
Therefore, under the current awkward circumstances, changing the supply channel for the produce section was probably not a decision a manager like Liu Qiang could actually make.
Of course, Liu Qiang wouldn’t reveal such inside information. Besides, he was unwilling to admit in front of all these people that he, the manager, didn’t actually have much real authority.
"I’m the manager of the produce section. Don’t you think I can call the shots?"
Liu Qiang didn’t answer directly, instead giving an ambiguous reply.
The strange feeling in Shen Nian’s heart grew stronger, and her trust in this Manager Liu before her dwindled. However, Shen Nian didn’t want to let this good opportunity pass her by just like that.
"In that case, Manager Liu, why don’t we discuss the matter of your supermarket’s vegetable procurement for the produce section? I’m interested in becoming your vegetable supplier. I was wondering, what are your supermarket’s requirements for its suppliers?"
"Young lady, our supermarket is the largest in the provincial capital, and every section has its established supply channels. You can’t just show up and expect to take over as our vegetable supplier. It’s not that easy!"
"I’m aware of that, of course. However, I can guarantee that the quality of our vegetables is far superior to what’s on the market, and they’re completely natural."
"Everyone who wants to be our supplier claims their products are the best. Young lady, if you want to supply our supermarket, how can you expect to do so without offering some... tangible benefits?"
"Manager Liu, what do you mean by that?"
A moment ago, Shen Nian had hoped to win him over with the quality of her farm’s produce. But after hearing his last sentence, she completely abandoned that thought.
’Even if I do end up partnering with this supermarket, it definitely won’t be through the man standing in front of me, Liu Qiang!’
’I, Shen Nian, will secure the supplier contract with this supermarket based on the quality of my farm’s products, not with some so-called "benefits"!’
’If I’m going to do this, I’m going to be the best, and I’m going to do it honorably.’
"My meaning is already perfectly clear. You still don’t understand, young lady?"
Normally, even if Liu Qiang wanted to solicit a kickback, he would never be this brazen. He’d already taken plenty from their current supplier.
But now, the produce section was in a precarious state, and he was worried his time here was running out. ’In that case,’ he thought, ’why not squeeze out one last big score before I go!’
Besides, the person who had approached him was a young woman who looked easy to fool. Plus, the produce section was practically empty right now. Other than himself, the young woman opposite him, and her companion, there was only a single, insignificant stock clerk.
Liu Qiang, of course, paid the insignificant stock clerk no mind, so he felt fewer inhibitions while speaking with Shen Nian.
"I don’t understand. I want to partner with your supermarket. Does that mean I’m required to give you, the manager, ’benefits’ as well?"
"Hmph. Without my approval, becoming our supermarket’s supplier will be... difficult! A supply contract versus a small ’benefit’... a smart person would know how to choose!"
"Sorry, but I’m afraid I’m not the ’smart person’ you’re referring to. I don’t think we can come to an agreement on this business deal."
After she finished speaking, Shen Nian prepared to leave. ’So what if I can’t make a deal with this manager?’ she thought. ’It’s not like I can’t find other channels, right?’
’He’s just the manager of the produce section; there must be people above him! Surely not everyone in this entire supermarket is such a freak!’
Watching Shen Nian and her companion turn to leave, how could Liu Qiang be willing to let a big fish that had come right to his door just slip away?
"Wait!"
