Chapter 879: 875. Failure Must Be Punished (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

Wang Xianbin had indeed admitted defeat, and the moment he returned, he announced a series of matters.

This also caused many people who had harbored small ulterior motives to completely abandon those thoughts.

Hanjing Group no longer held any illusions; they dared not continue to gamble, as the losses had truly exceeded their imagination.

While Zhang Ran was still in Beijing, Hanjing Group came knocking at his door.

There was no other way; if they didn't admit defeat now, they truly didn't know what else Zhang Ran might do. If he were to truly wipe out their business in Huaxia, they would have nowhere to turn for regret.

Han Minxiu led the team in person, and Han Zhixun followed along.

In the morning, while Zhang Ran was eating breakfast, this group of people arrived in a grand procession at the entrance of the Siheyuan.

"Mr. Zhang, please forgive our presumptuous visit," Han Minxiu said with a slight bow.

Zhang Ran stood up with a smile and said, "Chairman Han, your arrival brings light to my humble dwelling. Please, sit."

"Would you like to eat something?" Zhang Ran gestured.

Originally, Zhang Ran was just being polite, but who would have thought that Han Minxiu wouldn't even hesitate, saying directly, "Then I shall impose upon you, Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Ran was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "Not at all, not at all."

He had someone bring over a new set of bowls and chopsticks, and Han Minxiu began to eat just like that, while the others waited in the living room.

Han Minxiu was in no rush to discuss business; after all, things had already reached this point, so there was no need to be anxious about a little time.

The two of them ate and chatted, seemingly just making small talk.

Han Minxiu's Huaxia language was not very good, so after the initial pleasantries, the two of them communicated in English.

"When Mr. Zhang came to South Korea years ago, we did not host you well; please forgive us," Han Minxiu said with a smile once he had finished eating.

Zhang Ran said, "Not at all, I was just there for a visit."

"Haha, Mr. Zhang is too modest. As far as I know, you made quite a few arrangements back then," Han Minxiu said.

Zhang Ran said, "Just some minor matters, not worth Chairman Han's concern."

The two appeared not to be discussing any serious business, but in reality, they had already begun to clash. Han Minxiu was telling Zhang Ran that he had long known about those arrangements of his in South Korea.

It was essentially a veiled demand for Zhang Ran to stop, otherwise, he might take action against those arrangements Zhang Ran had in South Korea.

This was a very simple matter for him, just as it was for Zhang Ran in Huaxia; they possessed great power in these matters.

But Zhang Ran had also said directly that these were minor matters; whether they succeeded or failed, he did not care.

This made Han Minxiu feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Originally, he had planned to use these to force Zhang Ran to compromise, at the very least to open up the restrictions on Hanjing Express.

As for the entertainment industry matters, he also knew that was simply impossible.

Although this was pushed by Zhang Ran, it was not Zhang Ran who issued the orders, and Zhang Ran did not have that kind of authority.

Therefore, it was impossible to change the orders overnight; he could only see if he could make the execution less stringent from other aspects.

The two of them clashing in the dark like this might not seem as satisfying as speaking directly, but in reality, this was the best choice.

At the very least, this was the case for Hanjing Group; they did not want to offend Zhang Ran any further, so many things could not be said too directly, lest there be no room for maneuver.

Once they had finished eating, Zhang Ran and Han Minxiu headed to the reception hall, as the specific matters still needed to be discussed there.

After they were both seated, Han Zhixun spoke first: "Mr. Zhang, some of my statements in Nan Faxing were inappropriate; please forgive me."

After speaking, he stood up and bowed deeply, appearing full of sincerity.

But this was only how it appeared to the people of Huaxia; for South Korea, this was the bare minimum and did not signify much.

Han Minxiu looked at Zhang Ran, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Zhang Ran, however, looked at Han Zhixun with a smile and did not speak. Only when Han Zhixun's waist began to feel uncomfortable did he finally say, "Let's not beat around the bush. I am a person who likes to be direct."

"This time, because of your reneging on your word, I have wasted a great deal of resources and money for nothing."

"Do you really think these things can be resolved with just an apology?"

There was a smile on Zhang Ran's face, but his words were not polite in the slightest.

Yet no one expressed dissatisfaction; the others' faces remained as usual, as they had long been mentally prepared for Zhang Ran's words.

After all, if it were them, it would be impossible to end it just like that; that would be too simple.

"Failure must be punished; I understand this point. Please speak, Mr. Zhang," Han Minxiu said calmly.

He had come in person this time to admit defeat. Although it was unsightly, he had no choice. Things had reached this point; if he continued to put on airs, he truly wouldn't know how he died.

Zhang Ran did not stand on ceremony and said directly, "There is no other choice: Nan Faxing must choose to support me again."

"Then, Mr. Zhang, could you lift the blockade on Hanjing Express?" Han Minxiu took the opportunity to propose a condition.

Zhang Ran smiled faintly: "Many things can only move forward, not backward. I believe Chairman Han should understand this point."

"The matter of Hanjing Express was indeed initiated by me, and I do not deny this, but as of today, it is no longer something I can control."

"Chairman Han might not believe it, but even if I were to call for a stop now, no one would pay me any mind."

Zhang Ran was not lying. Now, companies like Guotong Express had become completely bloodthirsty; victory was in sight, and the fruit was ripe, just waiting for them to pick it. At this time, let alone Zhang Ran, even if their own fathers and mothers came, it would be useless.

Moreover, Zhang Ran could not call for a stop. Even if his own interests were involved, let alone if they weren't, he couldn't do such a thing.

Zhang Ran's status in the Huaxia business world was becoming higher and higher, and there was one point that many people were well aware of.

That was that Zhang Ran did not like to hog all the profits, and in many matters, Zhang Ran liked win-win situations, and he would never actively scheme against his partners.

Many people could attest to this, and those who had worked with Zhang Ran for such a long time had basically all gained many benefits.

And these benefits were enough to make everyone trust Zhang Ran even more.

If Zhang Ran were to choose to directly make these partners stop and suffer such losses just for his own small benefit, then Zhang Ran's prestige would also drop significantly.

Based on this point alone, Zhang Ran could not do such a thing.

Sometimes, prestige is truly important, just like this time; Zhang Ran only had to give notice, and everyone chose to support him.

If Zhang Ran had chosen to force Guotong and the others to stop for his own interests this time, then if Zhang Ran had similar matters in the future, it is estimated that there would not be many people left to support him.