strictlysupreme Chapter 216: Partners
Chapter 216: Partners
Fang Xiaoxiao stood with her hands on her hips, glaring arrogantly at the servant, and said loudly.
"Hey, you dog of a servant, do you even know who I am? Do you even know what happened to that dog of a prefect before!"
As soon as she said this, the crowd who had been watching the commotion realized what was going on.
Everyone knows about the dog-like prefect's affair. However, because so much time has passed, many people have forgotten the name of the person who specifically punished the prefect.
Now that she's mentioned it, people are starting to talk about it.
"Could she be that legendary extraordinary woman?"
"It does look quite imposing; maybe it really is!"
The servant's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, but he still tried to remain calm and said...
"Hmph, stop talking nonsense! Who knows if what you're saying is true or false!"
Fang Xiaoxiao gave a cold laugh and said.
"You snobbish bastard, open your dog eyes and take a good look! Back then, that dog of a prefect presided over the people's mistreatment, embezzled and accepted bribes. Who stepped forward, collected evidence, and brought him down?"
"It's all thanks to me! If it weren't for me, who knows what kind of disaster that corrupt official would have caused in Jiangnan Province!"
A gasp of amazement rose from the crowd.
"So it was her! She's truly a woman who's just as capable as any man!"
"This servant from the Zhang family has probably bitten off more than he can chew this time."
Zhou Wenjian chimed in from the side.
"That's right, my wife is doing what is right, how can you, a despicable person, look down on her!"
The servant's face turned somewhat ugly, but he still stubbornly insisted.
"Even if you really have such a story, so what? What does it have to do with seeing my master?"
Fang Xiaoxiao laughed angrily and said.
"What an ungrateful wretch! I established Lingxi Pavilion to benefit the people, and cooperating with your master is a mutually beneficial matter."
"You're ruining your master's plans by interfering like this! He'll skin you alive!"
At this moment, an old man stepped out from the crowd, cupped his hands, and said.
"Madam, please don't be angry. This servant is probably blind and doesn't recognize your greatness."
Fang Xiaoxiao looked at the old man and said.
"Old man, you don't understand, this servant is really too much!"
The old man turned to look at the servant and said.
"You little rascal, hurry up and inform your master! If this really messes up things, you won't be able to take the blame!"
The servant looked hesitant, and Fang Xiaoxiao, seeing this, spoke up.
"If you don't go now, when I see your master, I'll make sure he punishes you severely!"
The servant finally got scared and said...
"I'm going right now, I'm going right now!" With that, he hurriedly ran into the mansion.
Everyone praised Fang Xiaoxiao for her courage and decisiveness.
After a while, the servant ran back, his attitude completely changing, and said respectfully.
"Madam, the master requests your presence."
Fang Xiaoxiao snorted and said.
"Why didn't you do this earlier? You've wasted my time!"
She and Zhou Wenjian walked into the Zhang residence with their heads held high.
Upon entering the mansion, one is greeted by pavilions and towers, a sight of breathtaking beauty.
Fang Xiaoxiao sighed inwardly, "This richest man is indeed very wealthy and powerful."
Upon entering the main hall, one sees a richly dressed middle-aged man sitting in the main seat; this must be the richest man, Zhang.
Zhang, the richest man, began to speak.
"I've heard that Madam is the one who brought down the corrupt prefect. Seeing her today, I can confirm that she is indeed extraordinary."
Fang Xiaoxiao bowed slightly and said.
"Mr. Zhang, you flatter me. I hope you will not take offense at my unannounced visit today."
Zhang, the richest man, laughed.
"Not at all, it's an honor for me to have you here, Madam. May I ask what brings you here today?"
Fang Xiaoxiao then explained in detail Lingxi Pavilion's development plan and cooperation intentions.
After hearing this, Zhang, the richest man, fell into deep thought.
Fang Xiaoxin felt a little uneasy, wondering if the richest man, Zhang, would agree to cooperate.
Just then, Zhang, the richest man, spoke.
"Madam's idea is quite novel, but this matter still needs to be considered carefully."
Fang Xiaoxiao said.
“Mr. Zhang, this is a rare opportunity. I believe that if we cooperate, we will definitely create even greater wealth.”
Zhang, the richest man, nodded and said.
“What you say makes sense. Please allow me to consider it for a few more days.”
Fang Xiaoxiao and Zhou Wenjian had no choice but to leave the Zhang residence first.
As Zhou Wenjian walked out of the Zhang residence, he said...
"My lady, this richest man seems to be still hesitating."
Fang Xiaoxiao said.
"It's alright, we've already taken the first step, and I believe he'll see the benefits."
A few days later, Fang Xiaoxiao and Zhou Wenjian were busy in Lingxi Pavilion when a servant came to deliver a message, saying that Zhang Shoufu had invited them.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Zhou Wenjian exchanged a glance, both overjoyed. They quickly tidied themselves up and followed the servant to the Zhang residence.
Upon arriving at the Zhang residence again, the richest man, Zhang, was noticeably more enthusiastic.
Zhang, the richest man, said with a smile.
"Madam, after considering this matter for the past few days, I have decided to cooperate with your Lingxi Pavilion."
Fang Xiao was overjoyed and said.
"Thank you for your trust, Mr. Zhang. We will certainly not let you down."
Next, both parties began to discuss the specific details of the cooperation.
During the discussions, Fang Xiaoxiao offered many constructive suggestions based on her intelligence and keen business acumen, which made Zhang, the richest man, appreciate her even more.
However, just as the cooperation was about to be finalized, some discordant voices suddenly emerged from the Zhang residence.
It turned out that it was Zhang's concubine who was stirring up trouble, saying that cooperating with Lingxi Pavilion was too risky and might damage the Zhang family's business.
After hearing this, Zhang, the richest man, hesitated again.
Fang Xiaoxiao immediately spoke up when she saw that something was wrong.
"Mr. Zhang, although Lingxi Pavilion is a newcomer, we have a unique business philosophy and an innovative business model."
Moreover, the initial investment is not large, and even if there are risks, it is only a drop in the ocean for the Zhang family.
But if successful, the benefits will be immeasurable.
Zhou Wenjian also spoke up from the side.
"Yes, Mr. Zhang, you've witnessed my wife's capabilities."
Zhang, the richest man, fell into deep thought. At this moment, Fang Xiaoxiao spoke again.
"Mr. Zhang, why don't we start with a small-scale pilot project? If it works well, we can expand the scale later."
This way, we can reduce the risk and also see if our cooperation is truly feasible.
Zhang, the richest man, had a bright look in his eyes and said.
"That's a good idea, so let's do as you say, Madam."
Thus, the pilot cooperation between Lingxi Pavilion and Zhang's Trading Company officially began.
Fang Xiaoxiao devoted herself wholeheartedly to the collaborative project, meticulously planning and strictly controlling every aspect.
As expected, the pilot cooperation was a great success and very profitable.
Zhang, the richest man, was overjoyed, his doubts completely dispelled, and he decided to cooperate fully with Lingxi Pavilion.
Just when Fang Xiaoxiao thought everything would go smoothly, new troubles arose.
It turned out that Zhang's business rivals had learned of their cooperation and began to secretly sabotage it, attempting to undermine their partnership.
First, they spread rumors in the market that Lingxige's products had quality problems.