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Chapter 202 - 163: Money is Just a Tool to Achieve Ideals_2

Chapter 202: Chapter 163: Money is Just a Tool to Achieve Ideals_2

With a series of statements, he managed to cleanly shift away the responsibility from himself, even subtly suggesting that it was Changqing Biological’s poor management that led to the financial problems.

The other party was indeed a slick operator.

His words were grandiose; even though many on-site could see that the bank was deliberately making things difficult for Changqing Group, there was no obvious flaw to point out from the other side.

"Is that so? That’s truly regrettable!" Gao Yuan shook her head, depicting a profound sense of regret.

"Since that’s the case, I am also busy today. Chairman Lu, please take your time leaving, Manager Jiang, please see him out!"

"Err..."

Even the bystanders were confused by her statement.

See... see him out?

Killing the donkey once it’s done grinding, burning bridges after crossing—shouldn’t there be some transition?

Moreover, the river has not even been crossed yet!

Your loan did not go through, and now you are dismissing him without courtesy...

Should it be said that women change faces faster than flipping a book, truly a racial talent?

Chairman Lu himself was stunned for a while, and after coming to his senses, his face turned the color of a liver.

He wanted to explode in anger, but with the camera still aimed at his face, he had to suppress the fury in his heart.

"Fine! No need to see me out! I hereby wish Chairman Gao good luck overcoming this crisis! Hmph!"

As Chairman Lu left the conference room in a huff, the remaining suppliers exchanged looks.

So much for the financial issues being ’almost resolved’...

Did you just burn that ’almost resolved’ with your own hands?

What exactly did you invite this bank chairman for? To parade him through the streets?

"Ladies and gentlemen, I regret to say it seems that the bank loan avenue is temporarily blocked," Gao Yuan helplessly spread her hands.

The crowd was speechless.

It’s not just blocked; you just barricaded the road yourself and even welded it shut...

"However, rest assured, I will definitely resolve the issue with the funds as soon as possible.

If we do not meet the payment date on our contracts, you are all welcome to come then, and I, Gao Yuan, will certainly give you a satisfactory explanation."

"An explanation? How will you explain? How can we believe you?" someone said discontentedly.

"With media friends here today, I can solemnly promise that we will fulfill our contracts on time and will not miss a penny of what we owe!

But..."

Gao Yuan glanced around at everyone, her expression slowly turning serious.

"If someone wishes to settle their debts ahead of the contractual terms, that’s possible!

I assure you that I will pay off the debts a week earlier, and you will bear no liability for breach!"

Everyone was momentarily stunned. Was this a good deal?

But Gao Yuan continued.

"However, I, Gao Yuan, have always disliked dealing with companies that lack integrity and go back on their words.

Those who choose to settle their debts early, our cooperation will end then, and we will never work together again!

The road ahead is long.

Therefore, we at Changqing need partners who we can trust implicitly and who will share our burdens.

Not allies who kick us while we are down and stab us in the back!"

Gao Yuan’s solemn tone made everyone present shiver inside.

No one thought Gao Yuan was merely making threats.

The dismissal of Chairman Lu who didn’t handle disagreement well was a precedent.

Even a major financier dared to attack and undermine from behind, and she did dismiss him abruptly.

This style of conduct made no one feel that her words were a joke.

Everyone was pondering, weighing the risks and benefits of the two options.

Kang Wenhua’s eyes hesitated for a moment, then he bit the bullet!

"Fine! In light of Chairman Gao’s character demonstrated by choosing to destroy the medication, I, Elder Kang, will trust you this once!"

Although he led the way, others were still quite hesitant.

Many still scoffed at Gao Yuan internally.

Changqing Biological might not be small, but it’s not a leading domestic giant; its influence was limited.

Never cooperate again? As if we need your order that badly!

Losing a client was trivial compared to the financial risks they were more concerned about.

"Ahem! Chairman Gao, I of course understand the difficulties your company is facing, but it’s tough for us too, so I’ll come back in a week."

"I do too, sorry Chairman Gao!"

"..."

One after another, the vendors stated their positions and left the conference room.

A quick count revealed that almost more than half of the enterprises chose to settle their bills early.

Gao Yuan was simply watching everything, instructing Tang Yun to register the companies one by one that made the choices.

Once everyone had left, several journalists led by Liu Tao found the opportunity to approach.

"Chairman Gao, hello, I am Liu Tao from Su City Radio. Here is my business card. May I have a private interview with you?"

Gao Yuan took the business card and glanced at it.

[Su City Broadcasting and Television Station, News Department.

Journalist: Liu Tao.

Phone: XXXX, Email: XXXX]

She looked at these journalists with a hint of a smile in her eyes.

"Yes, of course!"

...

Half an hour later...

"Chairman Gao, it’s my honor to interview you. Your company’s actions are truly admirable."

At this moment, Liu Tao had set aside his previous casualness, replaced by a face full of excitement.

News! There’s big news in this!

He had essentially come to understand the causes and consequences of the cold storage incident.

To be able to destroy expired raw materials, refusing to let subpar products reach the market, despite facing financial difficulties and banks cutting off loans, and bearing such huge losses!

This sense of entrepreneurial responsibility greatly impressed Liu Tao and he also realized the hidden hotspots there.

He had almost prepared a press release full of positive energy.

"Admirable? I don’t think so."

Unexpectedly, Gao Yuan slowly shook her head in response to Liu Tao’s praise.

"You’re too modest," Liu Tao thought she was being modest.

"No, I’m just telling the truth.

If someday, a company is applauded by the public just because it destroyed a batch of subpar drugs, then I believe such a society is a sad one."

Liu Tao was momentarily stunned, then fell silent.

Yes, since when had the destruction of subpar drugs by a company become something praiseworthy?

Shoddy workmanship, falsification, evading supervision...

Just how many unknown underhanded practices exist in the pharmaceutical industry?

Liu Tao, as a member of the press, naturally had some idea.

"But what’s sadder, is that no one does it, right?

Chairman Gao, to make such a decision under corporate crisis and financial strain makes you even more deserving of respect!

At least, there are still entrepreneurs like you in the industry who are not blinded by money, who have persistence and ideals, so there is still hope.

As a journalist, I feel it’s necessary to spread this positive energy."

Gao Yuan smiled, sensing the sincerity in his words.

This was a reporter whose blood had not yet cooled...

"Of course, I’ve always believed that money is just a tool to realize ideals..."

...

Shortly after, Tang Yun walked back into Gao Yuan’s office.

"Are all the guests sent away?"

"They are, and the ’small gifts’ you ordered have also been given out."

After hesitating, she asked with admiration.

"Chairman Gao, were those reporters... brought by you?"

"Heh! What do you think?"

Tang Yun couldn’t help but be moved.

It was a significant internal loss for the company, yet Gao Yuan had thought to use the media to boost their visibility.

Fame was incredibly important for a company!

Though it couldn’t recover the loss, it was a positive promotion for Changqing Biological, essentially providing advertising for them.

She finally understood the meaning of the book Gao Yuan was reading earlier; it was about waging a battle of public opinion!

But she couldn’t understand, even if the promotion was effective, that was for the future. If it couldn’t solve the biggest issue of funding, what good would a positive promotion do?

Moreover, she didn’t believe that just one positive press release could change anything...

Gao Yuan slowly walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, watching the backs of Liu Tao and others leaving from the entrance, and revealed a meaningful smile.

...

"Money is just a tool to realize ideals, huh..."

Liu Tao, walking out of Changqing Biological, couldn’t help but look back.

Tapping his pocket full of "small gifts," his face broke into a "we all understand" smile...