After my divorce at thirty, I developed an intelligence network.

He had calculated everything very clearly. He had the right to get that money back.

This is not just about getting your money back.

The interest must take into account the difference in her foresight when she left without hesitation, and the awkward premium she now faces, forcing her to turn back and place another bet.

……

the next day.

Gong Yuelong closed his eyes and let his consciousness sink into that familiar blue light.

[Intelligence system activated.]

[Inquiry: Optimal contact strategy and key considerations for the civil engineering project of the supporting substation for Xinke Polymer in the High-tech Zone.]

[Thinking...]

After a moment, messages appeared one by one on the light screen.

The deduction results are as follows:

Strategy 1: Standard Price Competition. Currently, two local labor service companies are known to have contacted the client, offering prices below the industry average, with profit margins approaching zero. Their advantage lies in their apparent low prices.

Strategy Two: ...

Strategy Three: ...

Strategy Four: Focus on the Safety Premium Entry Point (Highly Recommended).

Upon seeing this, Gong Yuelong's gaze froze.

[In-depth analysis: The project client, Newtech Polymer, is an emerging technology company with a pragmatic management style and is extremely sensitive to production safety and supply chain stability.]

[Key intelligence: In order to cut costs, competitors have seriously underinvested in safety, and there have been undisclosed minor safety incidents in the past two years.]

[Key Conclusion: The client's biggest potential demand is not the lowest price, but rather zero accidents and a hassle-free experience.]

The blue light shone into Gong Yuelong's eyes as he read the words one by one.

He recalled the old rules Jiang Yan had mentioned, and the red ribbons and inscribed stones on the construction site.

It turns out that superficial superstition and underlying security are fundamentally the same—both are ways to resist uncertainty and disaster.

What the client is afraid of is not spending tens of thousands of dollars more, but saving a little money and causing a big mess.

The other two companies dared to quote their bottom price simply because they were certain that most clients only looked at the numbers and would cut corners on safety, gambling that nothing would go wrong.

This is a lone wolf approach, a get-rich-quick mentality.

But Gong Yuelong wasn't looking to make a quick buck.

He wants to set up a signboard and go far.

The path indicated by this intelligence couldn't be clearer:

Instead of competing with them in the mud to see whose pants are dirtier, we should stand up and see who is dressed more neatly and whose tools are more standardized.

There's no need to find out the specific figures in the other party's quote; it's pointless.

He needed to show the client, Mr. Sun, something different: a proactive commitment to civilized construction and site clearance that exceeded industry standards.

These things all answer the questions that the client is most concerned about:

"I'm entrusting such a crucial supporting project to you. Will you be able to sleep at night?"

The price can be higher than the other two companies, but every penny of the extra cost must make the client feel that they are getting peace of mind.

"Safety..." Gong Yuelong repeated in a low voice.

This is not his weakness; it is precisely what he is best at.

The intelligence has been obtained, and the path has been shown.

……

Prefabricated houses for the High-tech Zone project team.

Mr. Sun stared at the phone, blisters on his lips, his face contorted with anger.

Gong Yuelong knocked and entered. "Engineer Sun? Labor service company, Gong Yuelong."

Engineer Sun looked up, frowning. "Who recommended you? I'm busy!"

"No one introduced me. I heard you urgently need people for your substation." Gong Yuelong placed a copy of the qualification certificate on the table.

Sun Qiang glanced at the blue cover, his annoyance lessening slightly, but his vigilance remaining: "Introduced by Old Zhao? His teams, humph..."

He didn't finish speaking, but the meaning was clear: it was useless.

Gong Yuelong pulled over a plastic stool and sat down naturally. "I'll just say it directly, Mr. Sun. I can roughly guess the prices quoted by the other labor companies."

That price is too high for a legitimate team to handle, unless they drastically cut corners on safety and labor costs.

Gong Yuelong opened the file bag and pulled out several other items. "This is the list of the twelve workers in my regular team, along with photocopies of their ID cards and special operation certificates."

This is the group accident insurance policy that was purchased for them collectively.

He pushed these sheets of paper one by one in front of Sun Qiang.

Mr. Sun picked it up and examined it carefully for a few moments.

"If you do it this way, the cost won't be low."

Sun Qiang put down his things, his tone softening slightly but becoming even sharper, "Why do you think I'd be willing to pay extra for this? Don't give me empty promises."

"Just because you're afraid of things going wrong," Gong Yuelong said steadily, "they gamble with luck, I'll pay for the rules. You set the price according to the market, and I guarantee these terms will be implemented so you can sleep soundly at night."

Mr. Sun remained silent for a moment.

"You'll be entering the venue the day after tomorrow. If you fail to do even one of these things, I'll immediately replace you, and you won't get a single penny."

"Okay." Gong Yuelong nodded. "I'll bring some people over this afternoon to give you a briefing."

"Keep the site clean so the client will come back often."

"Understood. Complete and clear the site."

Gong Yuelong stepped out of the temporary housing; the sunlight was blinding.

He dialed Cao Dayong's number:

"Everyone is here, the tools are checked, and Xinke Polymer will arrive early the day after tomorrow."

Cao Dayong answered the phone.

……

Just as I stepped out of the project department, I received a message from Lin Wei, who suggested we meet at a newly opened private restaurant in the east of the city. She said that it was rare for President Li to have free time, so we should get together.

I replied that I would definitely arrive.

Gong Yuelong smiled and said, "The weather is nice today, double happiness!"

evening.

As soon as they entered the restaurant, Zhao Hongyuan, with his sharp eyes, was the first to stand up, his face beaming with smiles and his voice exaggeratedly enthusiastic:

"Oh! Mr. Gong! We've been waiting for you!"

Liu Jing also stood up and greeted him with a smile, "President Gong, come quickly! President Li is here and was just talking about you."

Gong Yuelong glanced around and saw a man around fifty years old sitting at the head of the round table. He was wearing an ordinary polo shirt, his hair was neatly combed, and he was looking down at his phone.

Hearing the noise, he looked up, his face expressionless, but his eyes were steady.

This is Li Qianghua. The powerful vice president of the municipal construction company, the Mr. Li that Yu Lili speaks of, the one she desperately wants to curry favor with.

"Hello, Mr. Li. I am Gong Yuelong."

Gong Yuelong walked over, greeted him respectfully, and extended his hand.

Li Qianghua then put down his phone, stood up, and shook hands with him.

"Yes, I've heard Xiao Liu and Xiao Zhao mention you. Please sit down."

Just as I sat down, the door to the private room was pushed open again.

Lin Wei walked in, accompanied by a young woman.

The woman wore a finely tailored dress, had bright makeup, and a waist as slender as her sister's, only her chest was slightly smaller.

She quickly glanced around as she entered, and her gaze lit up when it landed on Li Qianghua, who was in the main seat. She then flashed a perfectly timed sweet smile.

Lin Wei led Yu Lili, starting with the introduction of Li Qianghua, who was in the main seat:

"Lily, this is General Manager Li from the Municipal Construction Company. General Manager Li, this is Yu Lily, my little sister, she's very capable."

Yu Lili immediately flashed her sweetest smile and bowed slightly:

"Hello, Mr. Li! I've heard so much about you, it's great to finally meet you in person today!"

Li Qianghua merely glanced up, nodded slightly, hummed in agreement, and then looked away.

Lin Wei turned to Gong Yuelong: "This is Gong Yuelong, President Gong. He just obtained the labor service qualification and has a strong team under his command. The project has already started in the High-tech Zone."