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

After Smith finished speaking, the tea room became much quieter.

He sat three meters away, his back ramrod straight, his face showing an eagerness to get his chips back.

With the brand name of Wynn Resorts, connections with the FDA, and top-tier legal resources across the United States.

These offers are enough to tempt most companies eager to expand overseas.

Qian Weimin didn't rush to reply; he'd learned his lesson now.

Nine times out of ten, any benefit offered by an old fox like Smith is backed by a sly trap.

Jiang Mian leaned back in the main seat, holding a cup of warm water in her hands, and slowly took a sip.

She wasn't in a hurry; the anxious people were already sitting three meters away.

Lu Ting stood beside her, his gaze first sweeping over Smith, then landing on the documents on the table.

He didn't get caught up in the intricacies of North American rules, but he immediately grasped the most crucial point.

Smith also wants to regain control of the North American market.

Lu Ting's eyes darkened; he had already blocked this path in his mind.

Jiang Mian put down her cup and looked up at Smith.

"Mr. Smith, I understood what you just said."

Smith immediately sat up straighter.

"Ms. Jiang, Hui Rui did make a mistake before."

He lowered his voice slightly as he said this.

"But we also paid a price; the remaining three million dollars has been settled."

"This is enough to show that Huirui is willing to take concrete actions to repair our cooperative relationship."

Qian Weimin scoffed from the side, clearly disdainful.

It's clearly a final payment owed, but this foreigner talks like he's so generous.

Jiang Mian didn't expose him; she simply tapped the tabletop lightly with her finger.

"Relationships can be discussed, but the rules also need to be re-established."

Smith's eyes lit up instantly.

But Jiang Mian's next sentence immediately followed.

"However, Hui Rui has already closed the door to exclusive distribution with his own hands."

Smith's smile froze instantly, and Victor behind him couldn't help but look up as well.

Liu Wensen, whose face had been tense, slowly relaxed his fingers after hearing these words.

As long as Villeroy & Boch cannot regain its monopoly in North America, it will still have the opportunity to continue infiltrating the market through compliance programs.

Smith held back for a few seconds, but finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Ms. Jiang, I must remind you that the North American market is not the same as the Hong Kong market."

"Without a mature platform to support you, Dongfang Fengwu will encounter many problems."

Jiang Mian smiled gently, "That's why I let you sit here."

Smith frowned.

"What do you mean?"

Jiang Mian looked at Lawyer Huang beside her.

"Attorney Huang, please make a note of this."

Attorney Huang immediately picked up his pen.

Jiang Mian spoke at a steady pace, each word clear and distinct.

"One point is certain about Eastern culture."

"After settling all outstanding historical payments, Huirui can participate in our subsequent channel bidding in the North American region."

Smith jerked his head up. "A bidding process?"

Jiang Mian hummed in agreement.

"Yes, bidding."

Upon hearing this, Qian Weimin immediately perked up.

Bidding?

These two words are absolutely brilliant!

Previously, Huirui was the exclusive agent, sitting high and mighty on the other side of the table, even holding them hostage with the final payment.

What now?

Paying three million only gets you a chance to bid.

Qian Weimin was about to slap his thigh and cheer when Lu Ting glanced at him.

Qian Weimin immediately stood up straight, pretending to be very composed.

Smith's face turned quite grim.

"Miss Jiang, Hui Rui used to be the exclusive partner of Oriental Truffles in North America."

"The past is the past."

Jiang Mian looked at him.

"Mr. Smith, you yourself said that you made mistakes."

"I'm a very rule-abiding person."

"Clearing out old accounts does not mean that new accounts can be exempted from audit."

Smith's fingers gripped the armrests of the chair tightly.

He had considered many possible outcomes before he came.

He thought Jiang Mian might get angry or demand a higher commission.

They might even demand a public apology from Hui Rui, using this as an opportunity to force him to concede profits.

But he never expected that he would go from being the exclusive agent to a bidder.

Bidders.

Hearing those three words was even more painful than being insulted.

Jiang Mian continued speaking.

"I admit that Huirui's legal resources are indeed valuable."

"But Oriental Style will no longer entrust compliance, channels, publicity and customer feedback to the same external company."

"Going forward in the North American market, we will adopt a multi-faceted checks and balances model."

She glanced at Qian Weimin.

Qian Weimin immediately understood and continued the conversation.

"Mr. Pierre's pilot project in France has received good feedback."

"Europe is one line, North America is one line, and Hong Kong Island is another line."

"Everyone does their own thing, and whoever does their best gets to eat meat."

After saying that, he looked at Smith and smiled very politely.

"Mr. Smith, we're all businessmen, you should understand."

Smith certainly understood; he understood it all too well.

Jiang Mian's intention is to kick Hui Rui off his position as the rule-maker.

From now on, it will no longer be Hui Rui choosing Dongfang Fengwu, but Dongfang Fengwu choosing its partners.

But he couldn't just slam his fist on the table and leave.

Pierre has already secured pilot opportunities in Europe.

If he leaves today, this lucrative piece of North America will likely fall into the hands of someone else.

Smith gritted his teeth.

"Ms. Jiang, Huirui can participate in the bidding."

He himself felt ashamed to say those words.

But he quickly added another sentence.

"But the North American market is very complex. If we're participating in the bidding, shouldn't we at least have priority in negotiations?"

Jiang Mian shook her head. "We don't even have priority in negotiations."

Smith's face darkened completely.

"Then why should Huirui continue to provide FDA risk analysis for Oriental Flavors?"

Jiang Mian was waiting for him to say those words.

She raised her eyes, her tone remaining calm.

"You have made a meritorious contribution by reporting me."

Smith paused for a moment.

Liu Wensen also raised his head.

Qian Weimin's eyes lit up immediately.

coming.

Doctor Jiang has finally changed the direction of his knife.

Jiang Mian looked at Smith.

"You just pointed out on the spot that Mr. Liu's request for internal documents could constitute malicious whistleblowing, which is very helpful to Oriental Style."

"Therefore, I gave Huirui a position to formally participate in the North American bidding."

"If you can submit more valuable business risk leads, Oriental Style will include them in the bidding evaluation."

Smith's expression changed several times, and he understood immediately.

Jiang Mian didn't bring him back to be the master; she brought him back to be a whistleblower.

A successful whistleblower will be rewarded with a registration slot.

Qian Weimin couldn't help but cough and forcefully suppress his laughter.

That three million was definitely worth it.

What I bought wasn't an agency right, but an application form.

Moreover, it's an application form where you get extra points by reporting others.

Smith's chest heaved twice, and Victor behind him whispered a reminder.

"Sir, Pierre is moving very quickly now."

Smith closed his eyes.

Pierre, that damn Frenchman.

That guy has already started a pilot program in Europe.

If Oriental Flavors were to further divide the North American market into several pieces, he wouldn't even get a sip of soup.

When Smith opened his eyes again, his tone had changed.

"Ms. Jiang, if I submit the leads, can Dongfang Fengwu guarantee that Huirui will be included in the first round of bidding?"

Jiang Mian didn't agree immediately. She looked at Attorney Huang and said, "Write it out clearly."

"The third-party malicious interference clues submitted by Huirui can be included in our first round of candidate list in the North American channel after verification and confirmation of their validity."

Attorney Huang immediately took notes.

Smith's face twitched involuntarily when he heard the words "candidate list".

But he had no better choice.

He turned to look at Liu Wensen, his eyes filled with barely suppressed anger.

"Ms. Jiang, a Chinese woman surnamed Shen... once conveyed a message to me through an intermediary!"