Return to the City: Chapter 1697 1637: Competitor (Part 2)

Wang Cong said through gritted teeth: "That bastard Kang Xiaohui really wants to compete with us for business, this is truly shaless."

Liu Caiyou sighed and said: "Yeah, but he is a local, and it's hard for strong outsiders like us to suppress the local snakes."

Zhao Xiaofei pulled Liu Caiyou aside and said: "Caiyou, Lanqin and the others are waiting, we're..."

Wang Cong and Liu Caiyou then ca back to their senses, and Wang Cong frowned and said: "There are no private rooms available here; surely, we can't eat in the hall, can we?"

Liu Caiyou replied: "We have no choice, we still need to toast with President ng later."

"Alright, let's go to the hall then." Wang Cong nodded reluctantly and then looked apologetically at Qi Lanqin, saying: "Lanqin, I'm really sorry, we've encountered such a situation. Later, Caiyou and I need to toast, otherwise we would have changed hotels to properly host you."

Qi Lanqin smiled slightly and said: "It's okay, we're just having a al; the main thing is to have a chat with Xiaofei, and that's pretty good."

Just as they were seated at a table in the hall, Kang Xiaohui unexpectedly ca downstairs, glanced around, and spotted Wang Cong and the others at their table. His eyes imdiately lit up, and then he walked over with a playful expression.

"Why is that guy coming over again?" Zhao Xiaofei frowned, feeling quite displeased at being interrupted while catching up with Qi Lanqin.

Kang Xiaohui approached the table, smiling as he looked at Wang Cong and Liu Caiyou, saying: "Oh, the two managers, why are you sitting at a table in the hall? Seems like your funds aren't very substantial, not even able to afford a private room. How do you plan to do business here?"

Wang Cong glared and said: "Kang Xiaohui, you're also a manager, is it interesting to say such things?"

"How could it not be interesting?" Kang Xiaohui squinted, saying: "When we do business, we must show our strength. Look at you, spending money so cautiously, and shared bicycles are a money-burning affair. If you don't know how to burn money, how can you do well in this business?"

Wang Cong sneered and said: "Indeed, shared bicycles burn money, but we burn our money on the blade's edge to satisfy our investors. If you recklessly spend investnt money, are you doing business or tricking people?"

"You seem quite eloquent, but no matter how much you talk, President ng will cooperate with , not with you two outsiders. So, save your energy and go elsewhere."

Without waiting for them to speak, Kang Xiaohui continued: "I'm not looking down on you outsiders, but this place isn't suitable for you. Like today in this hotel, you booked a room, but are sitting at a hall table instead, while I, booking later, ended up in your private room. That's the difference."

Wang Cong imdiately angry, said: "It was your doing?"

Kang Xiaohui laughed heartily, saying: "Yes, it was . So what? My connections here are unmatched by you. You really don't need to waste ti here, go do business sowhere else."

Wang Cong stood up, and Kang Xiaohui disdainfully sneered, saying: "What's up? Want to play tough? Let

tell you, I'm not afraid of your threat. If you try to touch , don't think you'll see the sun tomorrow, but the consequences won't be bearable for you."

Liu Caiyou quickly grabbed Wang Cong, saying: "Don't act impulsively."

Wang Cong clenched his fists, his chest heaving several tis before he managed to suppress his anger.

Kang Xiaohui chuckled, saying: "Wise decision. You two outsiders better learn to be humble here first."

"You..." Wang Cong's anger flared up again, if not for Liu Caiyou holding him back, he'd have beaten up this Kang Xiaohui.

Finally, that guy Kang Xiaohui left, leaving Wang Cong and Liu Caiyou silent and the atmosphere suddenly becoming tense.

Qi Lanqin quietly asked: "Xiaofei, what's going on?"

Zhao Xiaofei sighed and said: "We're doing shared bicycles here, independently, which is definitely difficult. Later, we t this President ng, who has quite a bit of influence locally. If we could cooperate with him, it would accelerate the rollout."

"But then Kang Xiaohui ca out of nowhere, also wanting to do shared bicycles. We investigated him, and this guy never did anything similar before, nor has the foundation. We don't know where he's learning his operational thods, joining the field."

Qi Lanqin said: "Kun City is big enough, having another shared bicycle company wouldn't be an issue, right?"

Liu Caiyou sighed and interjected: "The main problem isn't that, it's that the nonsense thod of Kang Xiaohui could damage the entire shared bicycle market. Moreover, he wants to snag our partner. If President ng collaborates with him, we'll need to find another partner, which will set us back significantly in progress, and that's very disadvantageous for us."

Wang Cong took a deep breath and said: "If his competition was normal, we'd have no fear—win or lose, we'd accept it. But the tactics he's using are so underhanded, they're unbearable."

Liu Caiyou sighed again and said: "Wang Cong, no matter what, we must stay calm. He was clearly trying to provoke you into making a move, we can't fall for it."

Wang Cong nodded, saying: "Yes, I acted impulsively. I've been feeling pressured these days, so I couldn't control myself at that mont."

Zhao Xiaofei rolled her eyes at both, saying: "Alright, let's not talk about this. It's been a long ti since we saw Lanqin, we should spend ti with her. Lanqin, don't mind us, they're just too focused on the business, and they might have said sothing out of line."

Wang Cong imdiately felt embarrassed, saying: "Lanqin, I'm not saying you're not important, but President ng is crucial to my career. You saw the situation earlier, I just have to say, I really do care about you."

Qi Lanqin smiled gently and said: "It's okay, you don't need to apologize, I understand."

Wang Cong said frustrately: "I embarrassed myself today. Doing business isn't easy, facing all sorts of situations, and on top, we're outsiders competing with locals, it's just an innate disadvantage, there's nothing we can do."

Song Xiaodong had been observing Wang Cong and Liu Caiyou. At the airport, he thought of them as guys interested in Qi Lanqin. Now, they seem sowhat capable, and taking an interest in Qi Lanqin isn't necessarily wrong.

Moreover, Qi Lanqin ntioned their past help, and receiving kindness should be repaid if possible. Song Xiaodong wanted to help a bit, saying: "Why don't you find another partner?"

"Mr. Song, it's not that easy. There are plenty of wealthy people in Kun City, but few interested in our project. Besides, many wealthy people are tough to reach even if we tried. You're not locals, even if you were, you're a college professor and wouldn't have access to rich people."

"Oh, that's true." Song Xiaodong smiled and nodded, not delving further.

Qi Lanqin felt a sense of realization, looking at Song Xiaodong, and he smiled and nodded knowingly. Qi Lanqin felt as if her heart was filled with sweetness.