Chapter 400: 396. The United Management Team (Please subscribe, monthly tickets!)

Zhuo Fan had his own considerations for wanting to take this opportunity to find Zhang Ran.

The commercial war between Zhang Ran and Huang Lin was now on the verge of breaking out, and it was out in the open; Huang Lin's side had also leaked some news that this time, Zhang Ran would not use any other means, but would meet him head-on.

Thus, the core of this commercial war was actually a battle of money, seeing who could not hold out in the end, or rather, who had more people supporting them behind the scenes.

After all, Huamei did not manufacture products; they were just a channel provider. If one wanted to strike at Huamei through their products, one would have to persuade all, or at least the majority, of the manufacturers to stop using Huamei's channels.

But this was clearly impossible; the final result could only be both sides exhausting massive amounts of capital to compete for the market, and then fighting to the death.

Therefore, this was Zhuo Fan's best opportunity; once this plan was missed, he did not know if there would be another.

Moreover, he believed that while he could not sway the outcome of the war, he could definitely account for a very important proportion.

Once he chose to turn his back on his side and fully support Zhang Ran, then Zhang Ran's winning percentage would greatly increase.

Conversely, if he chose Huang Lin, then Zhang Ran's side would also become much more difficult.

So Zhuo Fan did this, only he hadn't expected to run into Zhuo Fan today, so it could be considered bringing the matter up in advance.

Zhuo Fan looked at Zhang Ran, a hint of nervousness in his heart; as long as Zhang Ran signed this contract, his future troubles would be completely eliminated.

However, his expression remained calm and composed, as if he were certain that Zhang Ran would definitely sign this agreement.

Zhang Ran looked at it very carefully, not because he really wanted to sign this agreement, but because he still wanted to see just how delusional Zhuo Fan was.

After finishing the agreement, Zhang Ran put it down, his eyes full of mockery as he said, "Zhuo Fan, what exactly are you thinking?"

"Zhang Ran, don't act on impulse. The times are different now. Also, I can personally give you five billion; this is already quite a lot. At the very least, your investment back then made a killing," Zhuo Fan said with a frown.

Zhang Ran clicked his tongue and said, "Five billion? That really is quite a lot."

"Haven't I made myself clear enough? Zhang Ran, you need to think clearly. Besides, once you fail this time, it won't just be as simple as a loss; others will also..." Zhuo Fan had actually started analyzing the pros and cons for Zhang Ran.

When it came down to it, these people were never of one mind; everyone had their own little schemes.

Just like Zhuo Fan, he wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to eliminate all his previous hidden dangers.

As for what would happen to Huang Lin?

What did that have to do with him, Zhuo Fan?

Zhang Ran listened to him quietly without interrupting, appearing to listen very seriously. After Zhuo Fan finished speaking, Zhang Ran suddenly said with a chuckle, "Alright then, I'll consider it."

Zhuo Fan felt a surge of joy in his heart, but he also thought of a possibility, "Zhang Ran, don't think about dragging this out. Once you officially go to war, if you haven't signed this agreement, then I will stand on Huang Lin's side and fully support him."

"Heh, are you threatening me?" Zhang Ran's face remained smiling.

Zhuo Fan frowned and said, "Zhang Ran, can you stop using your old way of thinking to look at things? Always threatening, always resorting to force—can you stop dwelling in the past?"

Zhang Ran really couldn't take it anymore; this guy was pushing his luck. His expression turned cold, "Do I, Zhang Ran, need you to teach me how to do things?"

Seeing Zhang Ran's expression, Zhuo Fan felt a jolt in his heart. He opened his mouth but ended up saying nothing, only managing to say, "I'm not teaching you, just giving you a reminder. You should consider it first."

After saying this, he stood up and left directly. He was now unsure of what Zhang Ran's mindset was; if Zhang Ran got angry and decided not to consider it, that was not what he wanted to see.

Since Zhang Ran had said he would consider it, then giving him some time was fine. Zhuo Fan believed Zhang Ran would make the right choice.

After Zhuo Fan left with his secretary, Zhang Ran also stood up, preparing to return to his room, "Put this thing away."

Zhang Ran handed the agreement to He Yong.

He Yong took it and glanced at it for a moment, his expression changing. Although He Yong didn't particularly like these things, having been by Zhang Ran's side for so long, he naturally understood the things he ought to.

"Brother Zhang, this Zhuo Fan is..." He Yong said with a frown.

Zhang Ran waved his hand and said, "Let him be happy for two days; after all, there aren't many days left for him to be happy."

After saying this, Zhang Ran returned to his room. Regarding Zhuo Fan's actions today, Zhang Ran felt no ripples in his heart.

After returning to his room, Zhang Ran washed up a bit and went to sleep; there were more important things to do tomorrow.

The next day, Zhang Ran woke up full of energy, washed up, ate, and changed his clothes.

Zhang Ran placed quite a bit of importance on today's meeting; he needed to persuade the core team of Maikai Supermarket today and then have them consistently execute the upcoming plan.

At nine o'clock, Zhang Ran arrived at the headquarters of Maikai Supermarket. The people sent by the previous Maikai Supermarket headquarters were already waiting at the entrance.

Zhang Ran was not surprised not to see others; he had specifically instructed people not to make such a big fuss.

"Have they all arrived?" Zhang Ran asked as he walked.

"There are a few who haven't arrived yet, but it's just about everyone."

"Alright, then I'll go to the conference room and wait for them," Zhang Ran said.

After saying a few words, Zhang Ran walked into the conference room first, but there was no one in the room at this time.

Zhang Ran was not in a hurry either. He checked the time and sat at the head of the table, closing his eyes to rest his mind. The meeting was scheduled to start at ten o'clock, so there was nearly an hour left.

However, when the time reached nine-fifty, apart from Zhang Ran's side, no one else had come. Zhang Ran frowned.

At nine-fifty-nine, a noisy sound came from outside the door. As the door to the conference room was pushed open, a middle-aged man walked in first, and the others followed behind him.

Zhang Ran squinted as he watched this scene, his fingers tapping lightly on the table without speaking.

"You must be President Zhang, right? Sorry, I had some things to attend to just now. Am I late?" You Jingyang asked with a smile on his face.

Zhang Ran looked at him without standing up, only saying indifferently, "Everyone, sit down."

Seeing this, You Jingyang raised an eyebrow, then sat down in the seat to Zhang Ran's lower left.

Following his seating, the others sat down one after another.

These people all looked at Zhang Ran. Ever since people from the headquarters came two days ago and announced a piece of news that shocked them and caught them off guard—that the China Branch of Maikai Supermarket had become independent and had also been taken over by a majority shareholder—they had been uneasy.