Chapter 575: 571. A Super-Large Gold Mine (Please Subscribe and Vote for Monthly Tickets)

"Gentlemen, I won't waste time with polite pleasantries; I believe you all understand the purpose of my inviting you here today," Zhang Ran said, sitting at the head of the table.

"We know. Reducing supply is possible, but it depends on what price Mr. Zhang is willing to pay," Siweite said.

The others nodded one after another; having come here, they all knew Zhang Ran's demands.

Yet, to everyone's surprise, Zhang Ran shook his head and said, "It seems you all still don't understand my meaning."

"Then what is Mr. Zhang's meaning? Are you not asking us here to reduce the supply of raw materials to Zhengfang Group?" Siweite was a bit confused.

"I want you all to cut off all supply of jewelry raw materials to Zhengfang Group," Zhang Ran said in a calm tone.

Once these words were spoken, Siweite and the others were instantly stunned. What did Zhang Ran mean by this? Was his appetite really that large?

Originally, they had thought Zhang Ran only wanted them to reduce some raw material supplies, but they hadn't expected his appetite to be this big.

"Mr. Zhang, did I hear that correctly?" Teng Guoqiang picked at his ear; his family was the largest jade supplier in Huaxia.

The others also looked at Zhang Ran, somewhat speechless; they felt as if Zhang Ran was playing them for fools.

Cutting off all raw material supplies—not to mention what it would do to Zhengfang Group, their own losses would be extremely significant.

They needed to clear out the inventory on hand, otherwise, their own capital would become tight; this was also a test for them.

Furthermore, if they truly cut it off, they would lose a channel merchant in the future and, even more so, lose a slice of the market; such losses were something they could not afford.

"Mr. Zhang, perhaps you don't quite understand our jewelry market. Once we do this, our losses will be enormous; this is something we cannot afford," Siweite said, shaking his head.

The other few also nodded one after another; this was clearly impossible.

"Mr. Zhang, I will be blunt as well. It is no problem for me to reduce supply slightly, but if you want a total cutoff, that is truly impossible," Teng Guoqiang said.

In their view, this was Zhang Ran being delusional.

Prince Haiman spoke up: "As long as you all help this time, I will increase the level of cooperation with you all in the future."

It was clear he was prepared to fully support Zhang Ran, which also took Siweite and the others by surprise.

Was the relationship between these two really that good?

"Your Highness, please forgive my offense, but this matter is not that simple. Out of respect for you, our group can reduce the supply volume, but it is impossible to truly cut it off completely.

This is not just a matter of supply, but also a matter of the market. Once problems arise in the market here, we will also suffer many losses," Tuomas said earnestly.

He was a local enterprise, so his attitude toward Prince Haiman was relatively respectful.

But even so, it was impossible for Prince Haiman's preparation to truly make him change anything.

Zhang Ran stopped Prince Haiman from continuing to speak and said with a smile, "I actually understand everyone's concerns, and I won't let you all do these things for nothing."

Before Zhang Ran could finish speaking, Siweite said, "Mr. Zhang, this is no longer a matter of money; it also concerns our company's development layout. Please forgive us for being unable to agree."

The others nodded as well; in their view, such conditions were a bit too much.

Zhang Ran smiled, "Don't speak so definitively; be careful of getting slapped in the face."

Immediately, Zhang Ran signaled for He Qing to show the materials in her hand to these people.

Siweite and the others were originally indifferent, as such a thing was impossible for them to do.

But when they caught the first glimpse of the materials, everyone's eyes stared fixedly at the contents, as if there were a super beauty inside.

Siweite and the others' gazes gradually became greedy; they clearly wanted to finish reading these materials as quickly as possible, but they were reluctant to, or rather, dared not be careless.

Half an hour passed just like that; Zhang Ran remained sitting firmly like a fisherman on a rock, and Prince Haiman also received the materials, reading them much faster.

"Holy shit, you bastard, why didn't you say you had this thing earlier?" Prince Haiman cursed directly; clearly, the contents were a shock to him as well.

Zhang Ran gave him a thumbs up and said, "That 'holy shit' was very quintessential."

"Don't talk nonsense with me. Is all of this true? Why haven't I heard you mention it before?" Prince Haiman's tone was somewhat urgent.

Zhang Ran explained, "There was no opportunity before, and my reach couldn't extend to this place previously, but now there is someone who can watch it for me, so I brought it out."

Prince Haiman stopped talking; he wanted to say something, but in the end, he sighed. He didn't want to make things difficult for Zhang Ran either.

However, he immediately looked at Tuomas, the meaning in his eyes very clear: do not let this opportunity slip by.

Tuomas also understood, took a deep breath, and said, "Mr. Zhang, is this document real?"

"Absolutely true," Zhang Ran said.

"May we verify it?" Teng Guoqiang also said.

"You may, but I need you to announce the cutoff of raw material supply to Zhengfang Group by tomorrow," Zhang Ran said.

"Mr. Zhang, we don't even know if this is true or false right now; please give us some time," Siweite said hurriedly.

Zhang Ran said in a flat tone, "I can give you time, but if an accident occurs in my stock market later, then who will compensate for these losses? Will you pay?"

"Mr. Zhang..."

"Half an hour to consider; if it doesn't work, then forget it," Zhang Ran said firmly.

When he brought out this document, he had already occupied the absolute advantage; he believed these people would not refuse.

Because this was a document for a Gold Mine, and the gold content within it was not small; for these people, this was simply the best thing possible.

"I need to make a call to discuss this," Siweite said, taking a deep breath.

At this moment, this matter was no longer something they could decide on their own; they had to discuss it with others in the company.

"You may, but only for half an hour; I won't wait a minute longer," Zhang Ran said.

After speaking, he began playing with his phone, while saying, "Don't leak the materials for now; you all should have that much professional ethics, right?"

"Of course."

Immediately, the few stood up one after another and began making calls; this matter was too important to allow for even the slightest delay.

Prince Haiman sighed and said, "You tell me, just because of this status of mine, exactly how much money have I lost?"

Watching his self-pitying appearance, Zhang Ran said irritably, "Don't act like you're suffering when you've already benefited; others would kill to have your status."

"Brother Zhang, Big Boss Zhang, do you think you could let a little bit leak through your fingers for me?" Prince Haiman said 'flatteringly'.