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448: Chapter 448 Global Attention!

The Decisive Duel!

448: Chapter 448 Global Attention!

The Decisive Duel!

The decisive battle is upon us!

The tension is relentless!

Looking at Cai Xu’s haggard face, yet he forcefully mustered his spirits.

Tang Xiao’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

“Whatever the bid is today, it’s all up to my husband!”

“Also, tell everyone to relax, even if we don’t win the bid, I will still give out bonuses as if we did, as a reward for their hard work!”

Upon hearing this, Cai Xu immediately became very excited.

“Thank you, President Tang!”

A project worth seventy billion Gold Coin!

If they really distributed bonuses as if they won the bid, Cai Xu’s team would receive over two million Gold Coin.

Just like that, over ten million yuan was gone!

To such extravagant spending…

Wu Jie didn’t feel the slightest bit of heartache; on the contrary, he thought Tang Xiao was doing the right thing.

Traveling abroad, far from home.

The whole team had done a lot of work to secure this project.

Therefore, no amount of reward was too much.

A good boss is always finding ways to create a win-win situation for both the company and the employees.

On the other hand, those bosses who are stingy towards their employees would never be able to grow a large and strong enterprise.

Having bonuses as a motivation has an uplifting effect a thousand times better than just some refreshing oil.

At this moment.

Cai Xu was no longer sleepy, joy written all over his face, feeling as if he could endure a few more all-nighters.

After a hearty meal, the group went straight to the underground garage.

There were too many media reporters and enthusiastic people at the hotel entrance; they’d probably be surrounded as soon as they stepped out, which could delay the schedule.

The jarring alarm suddenly sounded.

The motorcade set off from the underground garage, escorted by police sirens.

To display national might.

The night before, Cai Xu had managed to rent several domestically manufactured cars in Asya to form a convoy.

Colorful flags were mounted on the car fronts, and under police escort, they whist whistled their way to the International Conference Center.

Along the way.

Many people had been waiting early on the main route, waving flags and screaming excitedly.

At every intersection, armed policemen patrolled vigilantly, and on top of some major buildings, snipers were positioned.

Whir!

Amid the buzzing sound, a police helicopter followed in the air.

The side doors opened, where Aseyah military police holding precision sniper rifles, wearing windproof goggles, carefully observed the surrounding areas, with spotters continuously scanning for suspicious targets.

Meanwhile.

The motorcades of the other three industry giants had also set off from their hotels.

Fleets of black Mercedes, Cadillac SUVs, and Volvo luxury sedans!

Just the motorcade setup alone perfectly showcased the massive financial power of the three giants.

And they placed even more emphasis on security.

Requesting extra police cars for escort, and even police motorcycles to guard both sides.

What a high-profile display!

…

At the International Conference Center.

It was mostly international media, with news interview vehicles and satellite live-broadcast vans everywhere to be seen.

The main entrance of the conference center.

Heavily armed soldiers stood in two rows, forming a human wall to separate the onlooking crowd.

The media was also strictly confined to areas, only allowed on either side of the steps.

Boom arms and high-speed cameras had been set up early.

Many reporters had prepped their microphones early and thought through their questions, with cameramen ready to start filming at any moment.

At 8:30 in the morning.

Amidst the sound of alarms, the first motorcade arrived.

The first to come was the luxury motorcade of Ixin TLM.

They were staying closer, actually just a ten-minute walk away.

After a row of Volvos parked steadily, quite a few people came out of the cars.

There weren’t many young people; most were middle-aged, making it obvious they were senior executives.

In an instant, the audience and reporters went as if mad.

Some were screaming, some were mocking.

Thomson, with a stern face, was walking at the forefront.

Climbing the steps, the presence of soldiers and barriers on both sides still couldn’t stop the passionate enthusiasm of the reporters.

“Mr.

Thomson, are you confident in winning this project?”

“Yesterday’s technical competition, you were the first to be eliminated, how do you feel about that?”

“Ixin TLM, as an industry giant and a centuries-old brand, didn’t succeed, what do you think is the reason?”

“Was it insufficient technical preparation, or was it a case of simply being outmatched?

Could you give us a hint?”

“If you fail to win the bid, will you take responsibility and resign?”

…

Thomson ignored the reporters’ questions.

He clenched his teeth and squinted his eyes.

He went through security check without uttering a word and entered the venue.

The Ixin TLM motorcade slowly drove away.

Soon after.

Two more motorcades arrived.

The bidding teams of the two giants, of course, also faced reporters’ questions and even jeers.

The technical contest from the day before saw them unceremoniously ‘instantly killed,’ which was truly a shock to the world.

The motorcade of Tanglong Industrial Group, staying the farthest away, arrived last, but the cheers were extremely loud.

When Wu Jie and Tang Xiao appeared hand in hand, the scene erupted with countless screams and shouts.

The waving colorful flags looked like a vast sea of red.

The two paused, bowed to the people first, and then climbed the steps.

In that moment.

The reporters went wild.

Especially some domestic journalists who had flown in overnight, they were so excited they were almost crying.

“President Tang, yesterday’s technical competition was won brilliantly, bringing joy to the nation.

Do you have anything you’d like to say to the domestic audience right now?”

Tang Xiao paused, slightly bowed to the camera and said, “I sincerely thank everyone for their support!

Our group will definitely do our utmost to innovate and provide the highest quality products and services, and not let everyone down!”

As soon as she finished speaking, another reporter asked:

“Facing the strong competition from the three international giants, are you confident of winning?”

The reporter’s choice of words was clever, using ‘strong’ instead of ‘vicious.’

Tang Xiao smiled and replied, “We will always adhere to the principle of ‘putting the customer first, focusing on quality,’ and bid a reasonable price.

Whether or not we win the bid, that’s up to luck!”

“If luck doesn’t favor us, and we don’t win the bid, could it have a negative impact on the group’s business?”

Tang Xiao shook her head and smiled, “Of course not!

Through yesterday’s technological competition, I believe people around the world have gained a more intuitive and clear understanding of our ‘Made by our countrymen’!”

“We are not about counterfeits or passing off inferior products as superior ones.

We deliver high-quality projects and earn honest profits!

A single project’s failure won’t drive us out of this market; we will only work harder to win our clients’ favor!”

At this moment, a foreign journalist suddenly interjected:

“Defeating the three giants doesn’t prove you are number one in the world, right?

Some say you are only second-rate in hardware, first-rate in software.

What do you think about this statement, President Tang?”

Tang Xiao responded with a light smile.

“I don’t agree with that statement.

There’s no such thing as first or second-rate products.

Good products are those that meet the clients’ needs.

Besides, with the rapid developments in technology, the so-called ‘world number one’ is nothing but an empty title!”

Having said that, Tang Xiao gestured with her hand.

“Excuse me, the bid opening is about to start, please save any further questions for after the event!”

With that, Tang Xiao left under the watchful eyes of many, her arm linked with Wu Jie’s.

The TV signal broadcast live.

The whole world knew that the President of Tanglong Industrial Group was a stunning beauty, and she also had a husband who was not as youthful looking but was handsome.

Wouldn’t that provoke countless people’s envy, jealousy, and hate, raking in energy points?

Wu Jie didn’t care about that.

Today, he had only one thing on his mind: to crush these three bullies.

They passed through security and entered the venue.

The scene for the bid evaluation was made especially ‘public.’

Damn it!

It was just an open space with a stage set up.

The stage featured an extremely large LCD wall, displaying the scores of the competing parties from the previous two rounds.

Below the stage, numerous chairs were arranged.

The evaluation experts and client representatives took their seats in the front row.

The four companies each had a section, arranged in a ‘field’ pattern.

There was a distance of at least two to three meters between each section.

The corporate logos were affixed to each of the chairs in their respective areas, clearly indicating seating arrangements to avoid any mix-ups.

On both sides of the venue, soldiers stood guard.

The media was strictly limited to a certain area and not allowed inside the fenced area.

They could freely take photos and record videos, but they had to be silent; otherwise, they were immediately escorted out.

Apart from that, there was a visitor’s area.

Ambassadors and business representatives from various countries stationed in Aseyah could quietly observe the event in this area, where they were also strictly prohibited from making noise.

After signing in and taking their seats, according to the procedure, the client representatives, the supervisory agencies, and the bid evaluation body representatives took turns speaking.

Today’s final showdown was highly anticipated.

Internationally renowned media outlets all sent teams to cover the event.

No matter how it turned out, this international project tender had already been a financial boon for Aseyah.

It drew worldwide attention to their country, and the influx of people naturally brought significant profits.

So the President of Aseyah himself attended, all smiles during his speech.

All four companies and their respective backing countries were ones Aseyah couldn’t afford to offend, so it didn’t really matter who won.

They all possessed top-notch technology and were honest in their dealings.

With such a high-profile project, no one would dare cut corners.

Therefore, the President’s speech focused on just one keyword: fairness.

The final quotations were the deciding factor.

A fair competition, a fair result.

Therefore, no one should renege or raise objections after the conclusion.

After the President spoke, the supervisory body made a solemn declaration.

They demanded that all companies refrain from collusion and from repeatedly changing their quotes.

The representative of the bid evaluation body was even more direct.

He immediately requested representatives from the four companies come up on stage.

The staff prepared four desks and chairs on stage.

Each desk and chair had a separation of at least two meters, and there were dividers between them.

Want to glance over like cheating on an exam?

You wouldn’t be able to see anything!

The desks were also unique, designed with a certain angle of inclination.

Already elevated on the stage, the desks’ angle made it impossible for anyone seated below to stand up and see.

Moreover, the media on site was not allowed to set up jib cameras that could shoot from above.

They were all positioned at a distance, and the cameras could only shoot parallel, unable to capture the quotes written by the delegates on stage.

And the desks were also equipped with soundproof headphones.

When the representatives were filling out their quotes, they couldn’t hear a thing with the headphones on.

Before going on stage, security personnel scanned each delegate to ensure no electronic devices were smuggled in.

Even personal items like watches and rings had to be temporarily removed and placed on trays far away, guarded by people from the supervisory body.

This arrangement was so strict; it was almost as if the representatives had to go up on stage with nothing on.

Moreover, to avoid wasting and dragging out time,

Each delegate’s desk was equipped with an LED timer, synchronized with the timer on the big screen.

The countdown lasted only ten seconds!

If they didn’t write down their total bid on the quotation form, sign it, and stuff it in an envelope within that time, it would be considered an automatic forfeiture!

With such a short timeframe, cheating was virtually impossible!

Even with special means to see the other three companies’ quotes, there wasn’t enough time to rapidly and accurately calculate a bid that would guarantee a win.

Moreover, the other three delegates wouldn’t write their quotes simultaneously.

There would inevitably be a difference in timing and speed.

Such an arrangement was like leaving it all to luck for the four representatives!

But whether the three titans colluded privately last night, who could tell?

So, the vast majority of people still didn’t hold much hope for Tanglong Industrial Group.

Countless domestic TV and live stream viewers, however, were eager to witness another miracle and see a stunning finale!

…

The rules were read.

Wu Jie and the representatives of the three bullies also took their seats on stage one after another.

On each desk were a quotation form, a pen, an envelope, and a timer.

On both sides were dividers, so it was impossible to see the others.

In front were pairs of eyes from the audience below.

There were looks of eager anticipation as well as indifferent glances.

Wu Jie put on the headphones, and suddenly, he couldn’t hear anything.

The world seemed to quiet to the extreme.

Suddenly.

The timer on the desk flashed red.

In an instant.

The seconds on the timer rapidly decreased.

10, 9, 8…