Chapter 146: The So-Called Fair Competition

Ruan Liuzheng's eyes turned cold.

The corners of her pale pink lips gradually pursed into a straight line.

She had undoubtedly guessed Bai Huanqing's thoughts, but she hesitated.

Although Hanfei Group's new product was about to be released, releasing the promotional poster in advance was harmless.

As long as the truth was concealed, few would know.

Besides, who among those who could attend the banquet today was not a ruthless person? Given Hanfei Group's status in Yuncheng, few would dare to gossip about it.

But Ruan Liuzheng refused to do so.

Because if the voting incident came to light, it would damage Hanfei Group's reputation.

The original bidding date was not today, and she and Bai Huanqing had come here to use some means to obtain Hanfei Group's approval in advance.

But the prerequisite for achieving this goal was to conduct it privately, without telling other companies in the industry.

If Xie Qingcen set this precedent for her, it would be equivalent to telling the industry, including the entire country, that Hanfei Group's bidding was unfair and had no credibility.

Then how will Hanfei establish itself in the future?

You know, for a company, the most important thing is integrity.

Ruan Liuzheng's palms tightened slowly, but in just a few seconds, she had made a decision in her heart.

She took a deep breath, and her cold eyes were as calm as a mirror lake.

However, before Ruan Liuzheng could say no, Xie Qingcen on the side nodded first.

Xie

Qingcen smiled lightly, his legs crossed, and his handsome eyebrows were tinged with a bit of laziness.

He nodded, and there was not a trace of fear in his dark eyes, "Okay. Bring out your plans, and I'll let Qi Chong solve them later."

Ruan Liuzheng's pupils shrank, and she stood up in disbelief, staring at Xie Qingcen with her cold almond eyes, her brows furrowed.

Not only her, but even Fu Yanci and Bai Huanqing did not understand the meaning of Xie Qingcen's move.

The purpose of Bai Huanqing's initial proposal was to make Ruan Liuzheng give up.

She could see how deeply Xie Qingcen cared about Ruan Liuzheng, so naturally, she also knew that, given Ruan Liuzheng's personality, she would never have the heart to harm Xie Qingcen's interests.

Therefore, she had no intention of competing with Ruan Liuzheng fairly.

She wanted absolute, unquestionable victory.

After all, she had no way out; she was determined to prevent Ruan Liuzheng from receiving the winning bid.

Bai Huanqing's heart sank, her smooth brows knitted together.

She subconsciously bit her lower lip, her clear, watery eyes gazing at Fu Yanci, a faint glint welling in their depths.

Fu Yanci pursed his lips, shook his head slightly, and cast his gaze back at Ruan Liuzheng.

Clearly, he had run out of options. Now they could only gamble, gazing at Ruan Liuzheng's bottom line and temperament, gazing at her that she would not allow Xie Qingcen to continue his madness, that she would not allow Xie Qingcen to recklessly compromise her own interests in order to fulfill her wish.

Ruan

Liuzheng glanced at Fu Yanci and Bai Huanqing with a faint glance. She lifted her eyes slightly, and the faint peak of anger seemed to form between her beautiful brows.

She pursed her lips, her cold, almond-shaped eyes filled with disapproval.

"Don't be so rude. Bai Huanqing is just one person. It's not worth it for you to harm the company's interests."

Hanfei Group was a family business, built through the hard work of countless generations of the Xie family. She didn't want Xie Qingcen to jeopardize this conglomerate, the product of so much effort, for her sake.

Especially for a person as insignificant as Bai Huanqing.

Ruan Liuzheng frowned slightly, her palms unconsciously clenched, and the corners of her pale crimson lips pressed together into a tight line.

Xie Qingcen smiled softly, a hint of tenderness flashing in his dark eyes.

He opened his lips, his voice clear and sweet, "I know what's going on. Just follow your plan."

Ruan Liuzheng frowned slightly, her cold, almond-shaped eyes still tinged with worry.

But soon, she came to her senses.

If it wasn't for being unprepared, or if it wasn't within his expectations, Xie Qingcen wouldn't have said such a thing.

So, she believed in Xie Qingcen.

Ruan Liuzheng concealed the worry in her eyes, she turned her head, and her cold almond eyes regained their usual calmness.

She said calmly, "Okay! Let's vote."

"Bai Huanqing, I'm going to make you lose with conviction!"

Bai Huanqing's face suddenly turned ugly when she heard that.

Doesn't Ruan Liuzheng worry about Xie Qingcen's interests?

Why did things turn out completely differently from what she expected! When she was with Fu Yanci, wasn't Ruan Liuzheng famous for being love-brained, and putting Fu Yanci first in everything?

Why did she change completely when it came to Xie Qingcen?

While she was anxious, she also had deep worries in her heart.

Although she had studied abroad for a few years, she didn't know Ruan Liuzheng's true strength, and she was completely uncertain about whether she could win.

But…

Bai Huanqing sensed something strange about Fu Yanci beside her. She looked up suspiciously, and the moment she met his gaze, her heart suddenly settled.

She couldn't make a move, and the Bai family had little say at today's banquet. But there was still the Fu family, and Fu Yanci!

Ruan Liuzheng, she was doomed to fail.

…

Ruan Liuzheng and Bai Huanqing both ordered their designs to be brought over, and within ten minutes, their proposals were in their respective hands.

Qi Chong smiled and took the two proposals. His profession forced him to flip open and take a look the moment they reached his hands.

While Bai Huanqing's proposal had some notable features and was linked to Hanfei's new product, it was particularly impressive in that it showcased the new product's greatest strengths.

However, it was overly ornate, a bit mechanical, and a bit unrealistic.

Furthermore, if it were included among all the bids in this tender, it would likely be quite mediocre.

Qi Chong shook his head and turned to the next plan. The moment his eyes touched the picture, his pupils shrank instantly.

He was stunned.