Upon hearing this, Yu Zhou wanted to explain.
No matter how you put it, he wasn't the type to instigate trouble with other companies without reason.
Furthermore, a company that could open an advertising firm in Jiangbei specializing in serving radio and television stations, you'd have to be a fool to believe they had no connections or influence.
Under such circumstances, even if he had been genuinely wronged by this advertising company, as long as it wasn't a matter of principle or commercial competition, Yu Zhou would have been able to swallow his pride.
When did his reputation in Jiangbei become like this?
He couldn't help but find it both amusing and exasperating.
"I do understand your sincerity, but honestly, I still can't quite grasp whether it's truly just because of my reputation that you're acting like this?"
Yu Zhou finally voiced the question. Regardless, Zhang Zixia was a shrewd individual, and he was quite certain about this point in his heart.
However, even if she was shrewd, there was no need for her to be so polite to him, was there?
It wasn't just because of what happened earlier, but more so because her current demeanor treated him as if he were a major client, a god.
In this era, weren't all high-ranking executives in advertising companies arrogant and self-important?
Did Zhang Zixia truly not possess any of that attitude? Yu Zhou couldn't, and didn't want to, believe it.
"Of course not! I'm optimistic about the potential of the dried fruit factory you manage."
"A new product, combined with a bold boss like yourself and this marketing plan, it's not difficult at all to create an advertising case study that becomes a classic!"
"And right now, that's exactly what I lack in terms of qualifications."
Zhang Zixia didn't try to hide anything at this moment. In her eyes, this was simply a mutually beneficial process.
If it weren't for the incident where Yu Zhou was looked down upon by Wang Dongfang, Zhang Zixia would have felt that the cooperation between them could have been even more seamless. At that time, not only she herself, but even the advertising company behind her would have benefited immensely.
It was a pity that, due to Wang Dongfang's issue, things had turned out this way.
Even though Yu Zhou hadn't objected to cooperating with them at the moment, and was even quite enthusiastic, a rift had formed.
This would inevitably affect their attitude later on.
Therefore, their company had to show even greater sincerity to have any chance of securing this deal.
This was Zhang Zixia's current mindset, and the primary reason for her behavior at this moment.
"Alright, you can work on a quote. If the quote is also reasonable, and you can guarantee that this proposal won't be completely distorted, I'll hand this advertising project over to your company."
After a period of contemplation, Yu Zhou finally made his decision.
Regardless of any past unpleasantness, Yu Zhou had personally witnessed Zhang Zixia's capability and talent.
He wasn't incapable of compromising when faced with someone exceptionally skilled.
Even if she had treated him like a pawn before, as long as she could execute this win-win situation effectively, Yu Zhou wouldn't mind at all bringing up the past.
After discussing for a while longer, Yu Zhou eventually left the proposal behind and even provided a certain amount as a deposit.
Their quote was very sincere, asking for only ninety thousand yuan. Perhaps this wasn't the final price, but Yu Zhou had no reason to refuse a quote that appeared so earnest.
Zhang Zixia had already stated that she would do everything she could to facilitate this cooperation and get the boss to make concessions.
And seeing her genuine sincerity, Yu Zhou naturally wouldn't haggle over any further details.
After handing over the proposal and the deposit, he left the advertising company.
On the way back, Yu Zhou pondered continuously.
Was he truly angry about today's events? At the time, Wang Dongfang had indeed been rather snobbish, but it wasn't enough to make him truly furious.
So why had he acted so impulsively today?
He, who had previously disdained such things and even felt indignant, had thrown himself into the work at the advertising company with great enthusiasm.
He had effectively slapped Wang Dongfang in the face.
"Could it be that I have such a masochistic streak that I'm unaware of it myself?"
He muttered to himself with a hint of amusement, and even upon returning to the factory, Yu Zhou couldn't quite figure out his own mindset at that moment.
"How did it go? There weren't any problems, right?"
The moment Yu Zhou returned to the factory, Liang Xiaohai entered his office and immediately asked.
The concern in his tone was clearly not faked.
But such an expression truly made Yu Zhou feel a bit hurt.
"What? In your eyes, am I a troublemaker? Someone who causes a lot of trouble wherever I go?"
He found it both amusing and exasperating, never having imagined that this was how he was perceived by Liang Xiaohai.
Liang Xiaohai immediately waved his hands. "No, that's not what I meant!"
"It's good that there were no problems. If there were, it would just be more troublesome, wouldn't it?"
What do you call it when the more you explain, the more speechless you become? This was precisely the case with the man in front of him.
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhou felt an urge to punch him. It seemed that in the eyes of his deputy factory director, he truly was a troublesome person who stirred up a hornet's nest wherever he went.
But thinking about it, it made sense. Whether it was before he took over the factory or after, people and situations that targeted him had never ceased.
Whether it was commercial competition or something else, as long as Yu Zhou was present, he would become the center of storms and conflicts.
It was precisely because of this that Liang Xiaohai had instinctively asked that question.
This wasn't Liang Xiaohai being overly worried.
"Well, there was a bit of an unexpected twist."
"But the cooperation has been secured. The contract should be finalized in a few days, and it's quite affordable."
Yu Zhou gave the other man a disgruntled look.
As soon as he heard there was an unexpected twist, Liang Xiaohai's eyes widened, and he looked at Yu Zhou with disbelief.
Good heavens, he really was a jinx. What he feared had come to pass.
Did he and his boss share a peculiar constitution?
"As long as it didn't affect the cooperation, that's good!"
At this moment, all he could do was sigh in relief, indicating his reassurance.
However, seeing Liang Xiaohai's expression only made Yu Zhou angrier.
What was with that expression of finally breathing a sigh of relief? Even if I stir up trouble, it's for the sake of the factory.
Couldn't you at least show a little respect?