Chapter 68: Rage Is Required at This Moment

“Mr. Wu, please wait!”
Lan Yaoming was growing anxious.
He hurried forward in three quick strides, arms stretched wide, blocking Wu Ya’s path directly.
Whether this young man was truly a major client had yet to be determined!
This was business—business involving a million yuan, no less.
One must always assume the possibility, never dismiss it outright.
Only by doing so could he win over those unassuming customers, who were in fact gold mines beneath plain exteriors!
How many people had fallen into ruin for judging by appearances alone, only to die in regret?
“Director Lan, what’s the meaning of this? I haven’t even stepped inside your factory. Are you not going to let me leave?”
Wu Ya halted.
He stopped, but his face was flushed with anger!
Anger was the best disguise.
It kept others from seeing through him,
while at the same time elevating his status and worth.
Let them believe that a man like him was accustomed to wealth and extravagance,
that his humble attire was simply a mark of modesty!
Such people of privilege could not bear the slightest humiliation!
To be slighted was to be insulted!
So, having no money but still needing to get things done,
he must be angry!
He had to make Director Lan feel guilty for the way his own people had behaved.
In this way,
he could display the aloofness of the wealthy!
And in the negotiations to come,
he could seize the advantage,
forcing Lan to make concessions out of uncertainty!
After all, landing a million-yuan client was no easy feat!

“This… Mr. Wu, you misunderstand! How could I dare stop you? It’s just that you’ve come all this way, and barely circled our gates before leaving. Putting aside that we haven’t even discussed business, just speaking of our hospitality—if word gets out, how will our company, Grand Vision, maintain its reputation in this industry?”

Just as expected,
Lan Yaoming was intimidated by Wu Ya’s display of anger.
The man was young, but his bearing was anything but childish!
The wealthy are all sensitive about face!
No matter how modest their demeanor, that could not be hidden.
It was undeniable that his staff had been somewhat negligent.
But they hadn’t been overtly rude, had they?

And yet, Wu Ya was so furious!
He’d turned to leave without the slightest hesitation!
This alone was proof enough.
He wasn’t here to put on a show or deceive anyone!
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have left so easily over a few people’s attitudes!
Only a true client, feeling unfairly treated,
would walk away in anger,
seeking cooperation elsewhere!
Moreover, his words brimmed with assurance!
Facing a factory director, he showed not an ounce of fear,
but rather the air of someone looking down from above!
A poor man could never display that innate poise of the affluent!
So, Lan chose to lower his stance as much as possible.
No matter what, first he must invite him inside.

“Heh, Director Lan—your hospitality? Yes! From your hospitality, I can see all I need to know about your service standards! Judging by appearances, serving only those who look wealthy! When the corpulent, slick-haired types arrive—even if they’re charlatans, I bet you treat them like royalty. But when someone like me, shabbily dressed, shows up, all your warmth vanishes, replaced by contempt and disdain!”

Wu Ya was not mollified; his anger only grew.
He launched a fiercer barrage at the apologetic Lan.
If he was going to put on a show, he would do it thoroughly!
Unless Lan Yaoming felt genuine remorse and a fear of offending him,
it would be difficult to walk away with three production lines for just a fraction of the payment.
Even with the authorization letter from Sicheng Textiles in his pocket to use as collateral,
it would never go as smoothly as if Lan were truly persuaded.

“It’s all a misunderstanding! Mr. Wu, my subordinates are all technical people—aloof by nature, and they guard every second as if it were gold. Their minds are filled only with technology! So, if you take offense at their behavior, it’s like playing music to a cow—they simply don’t understand! On their behalf, let me apologize to you. Please, don’t be angry.”

Beads of sweat dotted Lan Yaoming’s forehead.
He gazed at Wu Ya with pleading eyes,
but inside, he felt genuinely aggrieved!
Could he really blame his subordinates?
Even when he’d first seen Wu Ya, his own heart had sunk and the temperature seemed to drop.
The young man looked far too youthful,
like a child fresh out of school.
Who would suspect he was worth a million?
Unless you knew his background!
Yet, they were complete strangers.
So, when all was said and done,

this misunderstanding was rooted in Wu Ya’s youth!
But Lan Yaoming dared not speak it aloud.
He had already figured out a bit about this client—his temper was not mild!
If he placed the blame for the misunderstanding on Wu Ya himself,
whether he was a millionaire or not, today’s deal would be off the table!
Thus,
his subordinates would have to take the fall,
in order to placate this difficult guest.

“Oh… Director Lan, you know as well as I do—I’ve traveled a long way. Just off the train, and before I’ve even stepped inside, I’m met with cold stares. Who wouldn’t be angry? But since you’re sincere, and as the leader of the factory you can speak for your company, I’ll give you this face. Otherwise, aren’t all the factories within a hundred miles here making light equipment? Whoever I work with, I’m still spending real gold and silver! Why should I stay here and be insulted by you?”

Wu Ya let out a deliberate sigh,
and the anger on his face eased a little in response to Lan’s apology.
He knew when to stop.
Let Lan believe it was his own sincerity that had moved him.
Thus, he showed generosity,
but also left a subtle warning:
If their attitude didn’t improve,
he would not hesitate to take his business elsewhere.
With a million to spend,
where could he not receive VIP treatment?

“Hahaha! Mr. Wu, you are truly a young man of great promise! Only those destined for great things can possess such magnanimity! Please, come to my office, let’s sit down and discuss the details!”

Seeing that Wu Ya still harbored some residual anger,
but was no longer intent on making an issue of it,
Lan Yaoming was ecstatic!
After a round of flattery, he gestured in invitation,
walking shoulder to shoulder with Wu Ya into the factory.
At this moment, he no longer dared underestimate Wu Ya.
In his mind, he was already envisioning the success of their partnership.
A million yuan,
even for just three production lines,
meant the most advanced technology available!
Compared to old equipment, it was worth ten complete sets!
In the past, that would have been a year’s—perhaps more—worth of business.
Was it any wonder he was so excited?