Free Web NovelChapter 255: Chapter 190: My Deafening Silence—After All... I’m Penniless
Regarding Sang Biao’s situation, Lin Hao just brushed it off in his mind and didn’t pay much attention.
After all, it was just a fleeting encounter, and it was in the Secret Realm. Strictly speaking, the two of them were from two different worlds...
If zombies can be considered people, that is.
Instead of focusing on others, it’s better to care about the present. Happy Milk Tea, as a key channel for Spirit Stone production, is something that not only Li Chuchu cares about, but Lin Hao also couldn’t shirk his responsibility.
The advancement in the external market is already proceeding step by step. If, before the market advancement, we could directly open up the City Management Team of River Debris City and even label it as the "designated beverage of the River Debris City Management Team," that would be ideal.
All this waiting took the entire morning.
The procurement manager of the River Debris City Management Team rubbed his hands, looking a bit embarrassed as he entered the office:
"You’ve been waiting a long time, haven’t you? You’ve been waiting a long time. This must be President Li, I’ve heard so much about you."
"..."
After some simple courtesies, Lin Hao handed a freshly brewed cup of Happy Milk Tea to the procurement manager.
"Oh, you really shouldn’t have."
The procurement manager said he was embarrassed, but subconsciously he still accepted it.
This morning, he had handled several big cases and caught quite a few people, without getting a sip of water.
The aroma of Happy Milk Tea lingering in the air was irresistible.
"Gulp gulp gulp gulp... Ah!"
He downed the milk tea in one go and instinctively wanted to lick the rim of the cup, but there was a lady in the office, and he had to maintain the image of a unit staff member.
Therefore, the procurement manager turned around and licked the rim clean.
After placing the clean cup on the table, the procurement manager smacked his lips, seemingly savoring the taste.
Seeing the milk tea powder packs that Lin Hao pushed in front of him, his body moved on its own, tucking them into his sleeve.
Just like when someone offers a cigarette, you take it out of habit.
"Your milk tea is really good. If our team members could have a cup like this every time they come back from field duties, what a nice thing that would be!"
Then it was Li Chuchu’s turn.
Lin Hao, being a member of the company, occasionally smiled along, nodding to show he agreed with the leadership...
The preliminary intention of the procurement was quickly settled. freewebnσvel.cѳm
The initial procurement amount was six million six hundred thousand, 40% lower than the public retail price in Ke Chen City...
The profit margin was already minimal.
But the procurement manager said they could label Happy Milk Tea as the "only designated beverage of the River Debris City Management Team" in River Debris City.
We earn less here, but save a lot on advertising costs.
It’s a win-win situation.
The smooth progress exceeded Li Chuchu’s expectations, especially regarding the naming issue.
Li Chuchu: "Leader, can we decide on this naming now?"
Procurement manager: "Yes, absolutely no problem. I’m the eldest cousin of the City Management Team’s captain’s uncle, the connections are solid."
When he said this, the procurement manager was full of spirit, patting his chest to guarantee. Li Chuchu timely gave a compliment, and Lin Hao chimed in a few words.
Then, the procurement manager looked at his phone, frowned, and said:
"Please wait a moment, I’ve got something to handle."
Lin Hao and Li Chuchu expressed understanding.
After leaving the office, the procurement manager looked around to make sure no one was around, then went to the corner at the end of the stairs and took out his phone:
"Captain, I want to report something to you about our..."
Before he finished speaking, the voice of the River Debris City captain came through on the other end of the line:
"I disagree."
Procurement manager: "Don’t you want to hear what it’s about?"
Captain: "Uncle, you’re definitely out there again, talking about your relationship with me, trying to open a back door for someone. I refuse."
Procurement manager: "Can you really not give me any face at all?"
Captain: "No."
Procurement manager: "But I’ve already been bragging."
Captain: "That’s your business. The unit is the unit, relations are relations, everything must be done according to the rules."
Procurement manager: ...
After hanging up the call with a snap, the procurement manager swore under his breath as he walked back to the office.
Everything was within the perceptions of Lin Hao’s Divine Thought.
But once he pushed open the office door, the procurement manager resumed his sunny demeanor:
"Xiao Li, Xiao Lin, about the naming issue, well, I’ve been thinking."
As he spoke, the procurement manager dragged out the last syllable.
"Ah~~~~~"
Li Chuchu and Lin Hao stared at him hopefully.
Procurement manager: You guys should give me an excuse, read the room, read the room, is this how young people do business these days?
His "ah" didn’t elicit a response, making the procurement manager flush with embarrassment.
Procurement manager: "I just..."
Li Chuchu: "The minister’s voice is so pleasant."
Procurement manager: "About the naming issue..."
Lin Hao: "If the minister comes forward, there won’t be any problems."
The procurement manager, having hit two soft nails, grabbed the kettle next to him, took a few gulps of water, and after catching his breath, pondered for a moment before looking at Li Chuchu and Lin Hao:
"Do you still have enough milk tea powder packs?"
Li Chuchu looked at Lin Hao, who nodded, lifted his simple supermarket shopping bag, and patted it.
There’s plenty of milk tea powder, if what’s in the bag isn’t enough, there’s more in the storage space.
As long as there’s no problem with the naming issue...
"Alright then, later you should take out a few packs and let the people in the budgeting department drink a few cups. The matter will..."
basically be settled."
With that said, the procurement manager stood up, and Lin Hao and Li Chuchu exchanged a glance, following closely behind.
The two of them, along with the procurement manager, took the elevator to the third floor of the basement, and when the elevator doors opened, the three of them walked through a long corridor.
"Iris recognition passed."
"Voiceprint recognition passed."
"Nasolabial fold recognition passed."
"Crow’s feet recognition passed."
Led by the procurement manager, they went through strict electronic audit and manual search, and arrived at a door that looked very sturdy.
The door had a sign that read "Exclusive Office Area for Budget Consultants."
"Once inside, you can show your Happy Milk Tea to the budget consultant. If you can persuade the budget group consultant to say that procuring your Happy Milk Tea is beneficial for the unit, then there’s no problem. Our unit is a formal department, everything...
operates according to regulations."
At this point, the procurement manager took out three pairs of earmuffs from the iron cabinet outside the door, handing two pairs to Lin Hao and Li Chuchu, signaling them to put them on.
Li Chuchu was confused, wouldn’t it be impolite to wear earmuffs and meet people to talk business?
But seeing the procurement manager put on the earmuffs, she followed suit, and at worst...
she’d take them off when discussing the matter.
Although Lin Hao had already seen what was behind the door with his Divine Thought, and his log had updated, he joined in suit and put on the earmuffs.
After seeing both put on the earmuffs and adjusting them, the procurement manager opened the thick and heavy-looking door.
But as soon as the door opened a crack, even with the earmuffs on, Li Chuchu could hear the sound of "crackle crackle," deafeningly loud.
And Lin Hao’s log updated once more —
[The not-yet-Immortal Lin Hao discovered the fragments of the Abacus of the God of Wealth (North Road God of Wealth)]
Hearing this noise, the procurement manager held his earmuffs tightly, silently pondering...
Why is it so loud? What have we purchased this year that exceeded the budget so much?
