The very next morning, Liu Yifeng called a company-wide meeting and also handed out bonuses for returning to work. This was precisely why everyone was willing to keep working for Liu Yifeng.
Working at this company offered excellent compensation, and the boss was kind and good-tempered. They were all very satisfied to be part of such a company.
"I hope everyone can earn more money in the new year. Rest assured, I will not let you down," Liu Yifeng said, followed by a round of applause from the employees.
Even a simple statement like this managed to inspire everyone.
"Not bad, Yifeng. Your employees look at you like a god of wealth now, all eagerly offering their devotion," Lu Fei remarked after the meeting, feeling it had been a while since he last saw Liu Yifeng, who seemed to have gotten even handsomer.
Liu Yifeng rolled his eyes. "Hmph, if you talk like that, it seems you're unwilling to worship me. Fine then, Zhang Heng won't let you earn any money; let those who are obedient have it instead."
Lu Fei heard this and felt something was amiss. It seemed there was a new way to make money.
"No, no, there's more to your words than meets the eye. It seems you've found a new method for making money?" Lu Fei tilted his clever head, looking as if he had seen through everything.
Indeed, the wealthier people become, the more they desire to be even richer. No one would ever complain about having too much money.
"You don't need to ask about that for now. First, go arrange a meeting with Brother Zhang for me," Liu Yifeng thought that since he had rested enough, the other party must also be feeling a new year, a new beginning.
As he thought this, he could already smell money.
Since Zhang Jin's company had not yet fully resumed operations, Lu Fei's notification was only taken by an assistant over the phone. Therefore, he could only notify Peng Zhou first.
"Manager Liu, you truly are a good boss. You're back to work so punctually," Peng Zhou's interest immediately piqued when he heard about an opportunity to make money.
It was the first day back after the break, and there wasn't much to do, so he came to hear about a more advanced way to earn money.
"Brother Peng, we're in the same boat," Liu Yifeng said, knowing they would be interested in such matters. As long as one person agreed, eighty percent of the collaboration would be secured.
Peng Zhou smiled and said nothing, spreading his hands, implying that Liu Yifeng should explain his money-making method.
"To be perfectly honest, before I started my company, I met an immortal who gave me some rather special medicinal pills. They not only strengthen the body but can also treat bruises and sprains."
Although it sounded impressive, Peng Zhou didn't seem particularly entertained by it at the moment.
"Aren't there ordinary medicines that do the same thing in any pharmacy? I think your 'expert' might have been trying to trick you. Any health supplement in a pharmacy nowadays can strengthen the body. I've heard all these tricks before."
Peng Zhou appeared indifferent. It seemed Liu Yifeng's money-making idea wasn't of much interest to him.
Liu Yifeng wasn't in a hurry. "Brother Peng, don't be so hasty. My medicine is far superior to anything you'll find in a pharmacy. Of course, I can't adequately describe its effectiveness with words alone. However, if you have any friends or employees who are ill, you can bring them to me. Then you'll witness the power of the medicine firsthand."
"Are you cursing me?" Peng Zhou immediately took offense. His expression changed instantly, indicating that he was starting to have doubts about collaborating on this project.
Liu Yifeng quickly covered his mouth. "No, no, Brother Peng, you've misunderstood. I just want you to witness the effectiveness of my medicine. Of course, I hope you and your family and employees are all healthy."
Hearing Liu Yifeng's timely explanation, Peng Zhou didn't dwell on it. "We'll see. I thought you had some advanced way of making money. Let me tell you, I won't even look at anything that involves deception or fraud."
With that, he stood up, adjusted his suit, and left without looking back.
However, this was indeed consistent with his personality. If it weren't for the sake of collaboration, he wouldn't tolerate such an arrogant fellow. But with someone like this, only collaboration could resolve his animosity.
"What's going on? Did you finish so quickly?" Lu Fei saw Peng Zhou emerge so soon and assumed the matter had been resolved smoothly.
But when he entered the office, he saw an untouched contract on Liu Yifeng's desk.
"It wasn't signed?" Lu Fei vaguely guessed the situation. It seemed this collaboration wasn't very friendly.
Liu Yifeng merely nodded. "It's only temporary. Once the other party realizes the situation, they'll definitely come looking for me proactively."
Lu Fei frowned. "What kind of collaboration is this? Why would it have a comeback?" Lu Fei couldn't understand why Liu Yifeng was being so mysterious.
"I'll tell you about it once everything is settled," Liu Yifeng felt it was best not to speak casually before the matter was concluded.
Lu Fei didn't say anything further. He always supported Liu Yifeng and would assist him in whatever he decided. Since Liu Yifeng didn't want to disclose it, he must have his own reasons.
Lu Fei didn't say much more and went back to his work. He was actually quite expectant; having a sense of anticipation was a good thing.
When Zhang Jin returned to his company, his assistant informed him that Liu Yifeng had been looking for him. He immediately went to see him, feeling excited.
"Little Brother Liu, what new marvel have you discovered this time? We weren't able to receive your call because we started back late." Zhang Jin's face was full of smiles, and he appeared much more prosperous. The New Year had clearly treated him well.
Liu Yifeng greeted him with a smile. "Brother Zhang, I thought of you as soon as something good came up. I was thinking about how we've always developed within the vegetable industry. While cleaning the house during the New Year, I suddenly remembered that before I started my company, an immortal gave me a divine elixir that could cure all ailments."
"Oh? Are you suggesting, Brother Liu, that you want to expand into the pharmaceutical industry?" It was clear he was interested; his eyes lit up, indicating he was quite pleased with what he had heard.
Liu Yifeng nodded. "You could say that. However, mine is a divine elixir, unlike ordinary medicines."
"Indeed, that's quite good." Zhang Jin seemed very interested. It appeared he was more receptive to this matter than Peng Zhou.
The only thing they both didn't understand was that Zhang Jin was adept at analyzing the significance of such matters. Peng Zhou, on the other hand, was too arrogant. If he didn't see something he deemed profitable, he considered it to have no development potential.
Liu Yifeng was very satisfied with Zhang Jin's reaction. A slight smile played on his lips, knowing that at least one of them would be interested in this contract.