Transmigrating into a Book in the 80s: After Giving Up, I Was Pampered by a Rough Man

Jiang Mian leaned back into the soft cushions, her fingertips lightly resting on the armrests. Her posture was relaxed, yet it commanded respect.

"Since Mr. Liu is willing to contribute his efforts for free, we at Oriental Style cannot be ignorant of the rules."

"The North American market places great emphasis on the spirit of contracts. Since you are going to take over the handling of our core data, the relevant legal procedures must be completed."

"Attorney Huang, draft three statements in English immediately, and sign them on the spot."

Attorney Huang held his pen to the paper, ready to take notes at any moment.

"The first, highest-level, comprehensive confidentiality agreement."

"The penalty for breach of contract is set at 20 million U.S. dollars if any information is leaked in any form."

"Second document: Statement prohibiting third-party transfer and retention."

"Apart from dealing directly with formal review agencies, this batch of materials must not be allowed to come into the sight of any private commercial organization, and must be destroyed immediately after the review is completed."

Jiang Mian paused, raised her eyelids to look at Liu Wensen, and lowered her voice.

The third document is a commitment letter regarding the disclosure of core interests.

"Mr. Liu needs to sign an authorization for a third-party verification of the source of your fund's funds by a Hong Kong Island lawyer and a bank representative."

"If it is discovered that your related parties have undisclosed financial transactions with Oriental Style's competitors, Mr. Liu will be liable for a penalty of 20 million yuan, as well as any actual commercial losses incurred as a result."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wensen, who had been so confident, suddenly tightened his grip, and his gentle demeanor almost crumbled.

The first two confidential documents were within his expectations; he wanted to go all out with the act.

But this third disclosure statement is the kind of deadly trap that multinational conglomerates use during mergers and reorganizations!

Once he signs, the funds transferred through clandestine channels from his overseas accounts, as well as the financial allocation records from Shen Wanyi's side, will be exposed.

These things simply cannot withstand investigation by following the clues.

"Miss Jiang."

Liu Wensen chuckled twice, trying to regain the rhythm of the negotiation.

"Today we're just doing a preliminary review of compliance procedures, not an acquisition or merger."

"Your requirement for disclosure of interests is asking too much of an unreasonable question."

"In industry practice, there's no precedent for requiring clients to undergo this level of thorough due diligence during the initial consultation, is there?"

Jiang Mian asked back calmly.

"Since Mr. Liu has consistently emphasized Chinese ties and a clean reputation, shouldn't it be reasonable for him to accept verification of his funding background?"

"I'm entrusting you with the lifeblood of my company—the product formula, ingredients, and list of high-end clients—and you don't even dare reveal the details. You're acting like a pathfinder with absolutely no sincerity!"

"This...is it in the river?!"

Liu Wensen was at a loss for words when asked the question.

Just as Liu Wensen was racking his brains trying to decline, Smith, who was sitting next to him, suddenly snorted coldly.

Smith had been holding in his anger all morning, and he already disliked this Chinese fund manager who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Seeing that Jiang Mian had cornered Liu Wensen with just a few words, Smith immediately sensed an opportunity for a desperate counterattack.

As a tycoon of a multinational pharmaceutical company, he was all too familiar with Liu Wensen's scumbag tactics of getting something for nothing.

"Mr. Liu, that's a really lame excuse."

Smith turned to look at Liu Wensen and began to undermine him without any mercy.

"To apply for FDA compliance for imports, we don't need real consumer feedback at all, let alone your early internal promotional materials."

Smith then turned to Jiang Mian and began peeling her skin in a loud voice.

"Ms. Jiang, this Mr. Liu isn't here to help you pass the screening at all!"

"In North American business circles, anonymously mailing the ingredient list of an imported product that hasn't completed legal registration, along with alleged negative feedback and internal materials suspected of exaggerated advertising, directly to the Food and Drug Administration is considered malicious whistleblowing!"

Liu Wensen's face darkened, and he immediately interrupted.

"Mr. Smith, don't make false accusations!"

Smith ignored him completely and continued to unleash his full firepower.

"Once the FDA receives such solid, confidential material, it will immediately launch an investigation."

"At that time, all of Oriental Style's products will be locked up at North American customs, and they won't even have the opportunity to submit or amend their materials."

Smith sneered repeatedly.

"You're clearly acting under someone else's orders, coming here to steal Oriental Flavors' internal secrets as evidence. You're a complete and utter corporate spy!"

Smith's harsh and professional qualitative conclusions echoed in the tea room.

Qian Weimin stood to the side, listening with cold sweat running down his back.

If this Liu guy really takes those vital items, Dongfang Fengwu's reputation in North America will be completely ruined.

Free things are always the most poisonous.

Liu Wensen panicked, stood up abruptly, and was about to take a few steps forward to argue.

Lu Ting's tall figure instantly stepped forward two steps, blocking his way.

"Go back to your original seats and sit down."

Liu Wensen abruptly stopped in his tracks, and could only explain to Jiang Mian from that deadly three-meter distance.

"Ms. Jiang, this is all a fabrication by Smith to seize the agency rights!"

"He deliberately sowed discord because he was pressured by you to pay the remaining balance and lost control of the agency."

"And I genuinely want to help Eastern brands avoid these pitfalls!"

Jiang Mian leaned back in her chair, not even raising an eyebrow.

"Okay."

Jiang Mian raised her hand and tapped the table.

"Mr. Liu, now you've put the benefits through the bookmark, to prove your sincerity."

"Attorney Huang, hand over the documents."

Attorney Huang immediately placed the hastily drafted document on the red lacquered tray.

The waiter next to him steadily carried the plate and walked a few steps to Liu Wensen, handing it to him.

Liu Wensen's face darkened further as he looked at the breach of contract clause written in black and white.

This guy won't listen to anything, no wonder he got scammed by Smith before.

I'm here to help you, how can you treat me like this?

He hesitated to put pen to paper, and his embarrassed and guilty appearance was tantamount to a confession on the spot in everyone's eyes.

Smith felt extremely pleased as he watched Liu Wensen suffer a crushing defeat.

He suppressed the smugness in his eyes and immediately realized that the opportunity to regain the initiative had arrived.

We must not let anyone else have a piece of this lucrative North American pie.

Smith straightened his expensive suit and tie, sat up straight, and looked at Jiang Mian in the main seat.

He threw out his carefully considered trump card.

"Ms. Jiang, this kind of swindler with unknown origins will only waste your precious time."

"If Oriental Flavors wants to expand cleanly and effectively across North America, it must rely on a truly powerful multinational platform."

Smith leaned forward slightly, his tone full of seduction and confidence.

"We at Huirui have the best compliance and legal resources in the United States and have been dealing with regulatory agencies such as the FDA for many years."

"You don't need to disclose any product ingredients or trade secrets. Our people will handle all those complicated and cumbersome review clauses for you."

"In exchange, I only ask that Huirui regain its priority negotiating rights in the North American market."

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Oops, I accidentally wrote an extra chapter! (❁´◡`❁)