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"Mr. Chen, I have to criticize you for this matter," he said. "How could you reveal your bottom line to the other party from the get-go?! We aim to secure the collaboration, but we also need to minimize our investment! You shouldn't disregard the company's interests just because you're competing with Mr. Bai!"

While criticizing Chen Changqing, Song Changkong praised Bai Xiaosheng, "Look at Mr. Bai—he has gone for negotiations twice, and each time he has made progress. Although the final outcome is still undecided, he's striving to secure benefits for the company!"

"Yes, I should learn from Mr. Bai," Changqing responded with a good attitude, but his voice was cold and insincere.

Song Changkong appeared indifferent.

He had his own calculations; he wanted to knock Changqing down a peg while also stirring discord between the two.

Song Changkong continued to dron on, and Changqing listened as if taking notes, while Bai Xiaosheng casually tossed in a word of advice here and there.