The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 43 - 43 0043 Unaware of Mount Tai

43: Chapter 0043: Unaware of Mount Tai 43: Chapter 0043: Unaware of Mount Tai Mu Bingtong’s complexion changed, never expecting to be directly rejected before she even made her proposal.

There wasn’t even a sliver of room for negotiation!

“Manager Hong, I have been in cooperation with your company for more than just a day or two.

With so many years of reputation on the line, are you really intent on going your own way?” Mu Bingtong was making a last-ditch effort, as this batch of raw materials was nearly a matter of life and death for Jinxiu Group!

Hong Xiaoli put on a helpless look and spread his hands: “There’s nothing I can do, President Mu.

We’re all business people here, and you should know that profit is the driving principle.

The other party is offering prices ten percent higher than yours and is also willing to pay most of the liquidated damages.

With money on the table, why wouldn’t I earn it?”

Mu Bingtong paused, clinging to her last hope, “After all, we have been long-term partners, can it really be…”

“Sorry, President Mu.” Hong Xiaoli shrugged his shoulders and shook his head with a smile: “The other party has also signed a long-term contract with me, and in the future, the prices will be raised by five percent from the original basis.

I have no reason to refuse.

Besides, I’ve already signed the contract, and the amount in damages I’d need to pay for breaching it would be significant to me.”

With those words, it was clear there was no longer any room for negotiation.

Hong Xiaoli turned and walked toward the crowd, leaving Mu Bingtong to sigh and walk away despondently.

Could it really be as Chen Jun said, that if she didn’t agree to him, Jinxiu Group would directly collapse because of this incident?

She glanced at the triumphant Chen Jun, bit her lip hard, and made up her mind.

Might as well start over!

“Bingtong, how did it go?

He didn’t agree to your cooperation, did he?” Seeing Mu Bingtong’s pale face it was clear that she had just faced a setback.

Chen Jun put on a concerned look, speaking in a pitying tone, “Bingtong, why endure the agony just for the sake of saving face?

Just nod, and I can get Hong Xiaoli to come over right now, apologize to you, and continue supplying raw materials to Jinxiu Group.

Or I can just find you an even larger and better raw material supplier!”

“Exactly, Bingtong, why be so stubborn?” Zhang Yanxia also chimed in, “Have you thought about it?

With Mr.

Chen’s status, once he speaks out, are you still worried about not finding a business partner?”

Watching the two of them sing in chorus, Mu Bingtong’s expression fluctuated and she bit her lip, her tone resolute: “I’ve said before that I will not link my emotions with money and power!

Even if Jinxiu Group falls, it’s not a big deal to start over!”

“You—” Zhang Yanxia was choked by her words, not knowing what to say momentarily.

However, Chu Ge, who had been standing aside, showed a hint of admiration in his eyes: “Do you need my help?”

Mu Bingtong looked at him and forced a smile, “Thank you for trying to comfort me, but I’m not as fragile as you think.

I can handle these setbacks!”

Clearly, Mu Bingtong took Chu Ge’s words as mere consolation, thinking that if she couldn’t resolve it herself, how could he?

For some reason, when she caught a glimpse of Chu Ge’s eyes, Mu Bingtong suddenly felt her cheeks heat up and quickly averted her gaze.

“What can you help with?” suddenly, Zhang Yanxia’s voice came from the side.

She scornfully looked at Chu Ge, scoffing: “Young people today love to talk big, not afraid that the wind might blow their tongues.

Don’t you see what you are?

To put it nicely, a pretty boy, but crudely, a gigolo who lives off a woman.

Without Bingtong, you’d probably not even have a place to live!

With that loser look, what could you possibly do to help her?”

Chu Ge had not yet responded, but Mu Bingtong was already furious: “Enough!

How others are is none of your business to comment on!”

“Oh, what’s wrong with me just talking?” Zhang Yanxia decided she couldn’t wait any longer, seeing it as a great opportunity to win favor with Mr.

Chen.

She sneered and pointing at Chu Ge said: “This guy has the nerve to eat here, and I can’t even talk about it?

Bingtong, you’ve been deceived by him, he has no real skills, just specializes in deceiving women and living off them, why are you following such a loser?

Look at Mr.

Chen, he has looks, family background, and capability, he’s the better choice!”

Zhang Yanxia’s voice was loud and clear, like a little megaphone, drawing everyone’s attention.

Feeling the gaze of the crowd, Chen Jun revealed a smirk.

“Auntie is right, and I suspect that this guy sneaked in here on his own!” he suddenly said loudly.

Mu Bingtong’s expression changed, feeling the stares from those around her, she quickly said, “Chen Jun, don’t slander others, I brought him in through the front gate myself!”

“Oh, really?” Chen Jun sneered strangely, looking provocatively at Chu Ge: “You speak for yourself, did you rely on this lady to come in?”

His words carried a demeaning tone, admitting it would be akin to admitting he was just a kept man.

Mu Bingtong looked anxiously at Chu Ge, seeing Chen Jun’s smile widen as, not unexpectedly, Chu Ge shook his head and said: “Like I said, my coming here has nothing to do with her.”

“So, you admit you snuck in?” Chen Jun laughed.

But Chu Ge showed no signs of panic, calmly staring at him: “Ouyang Die brought me in.”

“Ouyang Die?” Chen Jun was temporarily puzzled, searching his memory for the familiar name, then suddenly widened his eyes: “You mean, Miss Ouyang Die, the granddaughter of Mr.

Ouyang himself brought you in?”

“That’s right,” Chu Ge nodded.

Chen Jun paused to look at him, then suddenly burst into laughter, holding his stomach: “Hahaha—hahahaha!

If you’re going to brag, at least make it believable!

Do you even know what the name ‘Ouyang’ represents?”

Moreover, the surrounding crowd also laughed.

“This guy’s bragging too big now, right?

With Miss Ouyang Die’s aloof nature, would she personally bring someone over?” a bystander muttered.

“Yeah, Miss Ouyang Die?

I may as well say I was personally brought by Old Master Ouyang himself!” another person mocked jokingly.

“Hey, be careful what you say.

This is the Ouyang family’s turf, watch out if they hear you,” someone in the crowd cautioned in a low voice, then shook their head and sighed: “But this guy, he’s in big trouble now.

He offended Mr.

Chen, and even dared to use the Ouyang family as a cover!”

“Chu Ge, you…” Mu Bingtong anxiously started to speak, but Chen Jun didn’t wait for her to finish, instead calling out: “Manager?

Where’s the manager?

There’s a kid who sneaked in here!

Get him out of here quickly!”