"Mr. Newman, our request this time is actually very simple and not at all excessive. You don't need to be so wary."
Wei Yumeng explained to Newman, "We only need you to produce products of the originally agreed quality, adhering to the past product standards."
Wei Yumeng believed she needed to clarify her intentions first.
This way, Newman would have no reason to drag the matter elsewhere.
However, Newman frowned upon hearing this request and paced back and forth in his office.
After a long while, he finally said, "Actually... it's not that I don't want to do it, but that I can't."
Wei Yumeng and the other two exchanged glances. They didn't think the product this time posed any difficulty. Moreover, as Mr. Newman had said before, this company held a significant position in the world. How could they not even manage this?
Wei Yumeng was more inclined to believe Newman had other demands than this reason.
It was Zhan Mohan who noticed a detail. When they were discussing matters, Mr. Newman kept glancing at Libute beside him.
It was as if he were waiting for instructions.
Could it be...
He frowned. It seemed the situation at this company was more complicated than they had imagined.
Wei Yumeng still voiced her doubts, "The samples you received this time were indeed produced with our utmost effort. However, after my father's passing, a large number of people left the factory, and their current capabilities are indeed unable to meet those standards.
However, we are currently hiring urgently. If you are willing to wait, perhaps you could stay a few more days to see if we can find workers who can produce something more suitable for you."
Wei Yumeng looked at Newman, feeling a bit angry.
She thought Newman's lie was too poor. She didn't believe the factory lacked even a single worker who could meet the standards.
Even if they didn't want to cooperate, there was no need to be so perfunctory, time and time again.
Seeing Wei Yumeng about to explode, Song Yifan spoke up.
"Since Mr. Newman has said so, we will wait a few more days. However, we hope Mr. Newman will inform us if there is any new information."
Wei Yumeng looked at Song Yifan, somewhat perplexed by his actions.
Since the other party was unwilling, there was no point in them forcing the issue.
Then, Zhan Mohan also spoke, "We will wait here for three more days. If there is still no result, we will have to give up."
Newman appeared somewhat troubled but nodded in agreement, "Alright, we will do our best."
Upon leaving the company building, Wei Yumeng still had many things she didn't understand.
She felt that something was amiss with the entire situation.
Moreover, Zhan Mohan and Song Yifan were in agreement, which meant they had likely discovered something she hadn't noticed.
It wasn't until they arrived at the already booked hotel that Wei Yumeng finally asked.
"Mohan, and Mr. Song, don't you both see that Mr. Newman fundamentally doesn't want to cooperate with us? He's trying every means to terminate our contract."
"Yes, of course, we see that," Zhan Mohan nodded. "However, this matter is not as simple as it appears on the surface. I suspect this Mr. Newman is not the supervisor of the company at all."
Wei Yumeng was slightly taken aback. Not the supervisor?
But she knew the previous boss was Mr. Newman's father, so shouldn't the company naturally fall into Mr. Newman's hands?
Song Yifan also appeared deep in thought. "Actually, while you were talking, I was observing the environment and Mr. Newman's attitude. Do you remember that incredibly large office?
In fact, I had investigated this young Mr. Newman before. All the information, from wherever it came, stated that he is a capable and responsible person, and even started helping the elder Mr. Newman manage company affairs during his school days."
"You've even investigated that?" Wei Yumeng was somewhat surprised.
Zhan Mohan nodded. "And when we exposed his deliberate deception, it probably wasn't just because he was greedy for money. He might have indeed intended to increase the price, but at the same time, he hoped we would abandon this cooperation."
"Moreover, when he spoke with us, he always looked at Libute. Even when presenting those fake documents, it was Libute who first looked at the documents on the table."
Song Yifan stated his conclusion, "I believe the actual person in charge of this company is not Mr. Newman as we see him, but Libute."
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng fell into contemplation. She was now quite confused.
What was this company up to? Or, like in some novels, was Libute the real Mr. Newman, testing the three of them?
But Wei Yumeng quickly dismissed this idea, as there was no need to do so in a work context.
After all, they would always meet, so there was no reason to hide their identities.
Then, could it all be related to the elder Mr. Newman's death?
Even the problems with the product for this project, didn't they arise from this reason?
Soon, Wei Yumeng connected all the thoughts in her mind and finally arrived at an answer.
Libute, as the elder Mr. Newman's assistant, perhaps after Mr. Newman's death, somehow gained control of the company. And the current Mr. Newman had become a pawn for him to control the company.
After all, an assistant obtaining ownership of the company would always be controversial. Perhaps he was waiting for a more suitable moment to fully seize control of the company.
Wei Yumeng rubbed her temples, feeling as though she had gotten involved in something serious.
However, these were indeed matters they couldn't casually interfere with.
"Mohan, I think it's best this way. We'll wait for him for three days. If there's still no result, we'll return and look for another partner."
This was the best solution Wei Yumeng could think of.
Zhan Mohan, however, pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps your method is indeed the most suitable. However, this time I want to take a gamble. If we help him solve the problem, then Newman will owe us a favor."
Upon hearing this, Song Yifan simply smiled, "As expected of President Zhan, thinking of favors and trades even at a time like this."
Zhan Mohan merely snorted, "This company has a good reputation worldwide. If we can maintain a long-term cooperation with Mr. Newman through this opportunity, it will be a good thing for Zhan Corporation. Since there's an opportunity, why wouldn't I seize it?"
"But President Zhan, have you considered that Yumeng might be put in danger because of your decision?" Song Yifan's gaze was somewhat sharp.
Although Zhan Mohan had his reasons, Song Yifan simply did not want Wei Yumeng to get entangled in this mess.
"I will protect my wife's safety, you don't need to worry," Zhan Mohan said with a determined gaze.