Chapter 127
With that, he made a very seductive move that made me nauseous.
"Get lost, that’s disgusting!" I lit another cigarette. I'm not interested in receiving a commission for this deal; I would prefer to discuss profit sharing with your company.”
He looked puzzled. "What do you mean?"
I patiently explained to him, and he swallowed his saliva. "Can the company agree to this?"
"The agreement will definitely be made, but your commission may be reduced a bit."
"How much of a reduction are we talking about?"
"Half reduction, are you willing?"
"Only an idiot wouldn't be willing!"
He exclaimed, "Two points mean two hundred grand; even if it's only half, that's still a hundred grand! Plus, my base salary will also increase.”
Okay, I want to clarify that I'm only doing this for you. If it were anyone else, I would definitely not agree and would speak directly to your boss.”
He chuckled, "We have a good relationship; after this is done, I'll treat you to a feast!"
Having witnessed the magnificent splendor of Dynasty Entertainment, I found ordinary places no longer held my interest.
Impatiently, he dragged me out of the cafe.
TT Media was located on the twenty-fifth floor of the YT Building, which was like a younger sibling compared to the nearly one hundred floors of the YT Company.
In general, the larger the company, the higher the floors it occupied, resulting in higher rent costs.
Soon, we arrived at TT Media. The company's signboard was quite large, and two attractive, high-quality ladies sat at the front desk.
Tony mentioned that TT Media consisted of three departments: the marketing department had the largest staff, followed by the project department, and then the human resources department, which also handled finance.
The total number of employees was less than a hundred, classifying it as a small company. Despite its size, the company's channels were effective, and clients reported positive results and feedback from advertising here. It is rumored that the boss left TT Media to launch his own business leveraging his connections.
The company environment was decent; everyone was in uniform.
After all, in such intense competition, it was hard to survive without some skills.
Big companies focus on reputation, while small companies focus on service; there's truth in this saying.
As soon as we entered, everyone looked over. Tony said, "Please have a seat; I'll get you a glass of water."
I nodded, sitting down. Just then, Tony walked over with a glass of water, but before he could set it down, a woman's voice rang out, "Tony, come here for a moment."
Setting down the water, he said, "I'll be right there."
Walking over, Ms. White inquired, "What's happening here? Why are you allowing outsiders into the company and offering them water? Are you aware that this is a waste of the company's resources? Haven't you noticed the sign at the company entrance that states 'No entry for competitors'? Why don’t you know?”
Tony's face turned pale as he struggled to explain, "Ms. White, he's not an outsider, he's..."
"Are you talking back to me?"
Ms. White grew angrier, her voice getting louder, and colleagues around started whispering. Some female colleagues covered their mouths, giggling at the scene.
Tony's treatment in the company is reminiscent of mine in the past. It feels like we're in the same situation. Since we're in this together, I have to offer my help.
I gestured to Tony, and upon spotting me, he informed Ms. White, "My friend called me; I'll head over there first."
Disregarding Ms. White's reaction, he walked over.
"Tony, why bother with her? Go directly to your boss; she doesn't have the authority to make decisions on this deal," I deliberately raised my voice.
Tony nodded, "Yeah, I'll go now!"
Ms. White approached. "Where are you headed? The boss is on a lunch break at the moment, did you not know?"
She looked down at me and said, "We have a rule in our company: We don't entertain competitors. Please leave!"
She gestured as if to usher me out directly.
Tony grew agitated, "Ms. White, it's not like that. He has a deal in his hand and wishes to negotiate with us..."
Before he could finish, Ms. White impatiently interrupted, "Is he also interested in our company's policies and discounts? You're so naive; even a fool can see that he's here pretending to place an order to investigate our company!”
"It's not true, really..."
"Have you grasped the concept? Am I the manager here, or are you?"
Ms. White snorted, "Are you planning to leak the company's secrets?"
I find it ridiculous. In this industry, everything is transparent. What secrets could possibly be leaked? It's just about a few internal rebates. Some companies offer more, and some offer less. If I wanted to gather information on a competitor, I could simply call and pose as a client. Isn't that more convenient than visiting in person?"
Ms. White grew irritated. "What brings you here? I oversee my team. Do I require your input? Who do you think you are? Kindly leave at once!”
From her demeanor, it was evident that she held the belief that "competitors are enemies."
"I'm not leaving today!" I declared firmly from my seat.
"Not only am I a competitor, but I'm also a client. Tony, please call your boss to come and discuss. I refuse to believe that you won't consider a deal!"
After interacting with prominent figures like Edward, my attitude and perception had significantly shifted.
"Are you playing hardball?" Ms. White turned and ordered, "Get a few people. This individual is causing trouble. Remove him!"
Seven or eight men in suits approached, all appearing hostile. Despite feeling no fear, I thought, if they dare to touch me today, I will immediately take Tony to their competitor's office to secure his employment. Today, I am determined not to let them disrupt me.
"Ms. White, you..." Tony spoke up again.
“Tony, you've really messed up this time, and I'm going to report it to the boss. You might end up losing your job and not getting paid this month."
Tony's expression shifted, and he became angry, saying, "Damn it, I'm giving you a break, aren't I?"
He was furious. Tony was always composed in college; I had never seen him this enraged before. It made me see a different side of him.
A real man should have some temper; without it, can you truly consider yourself a man or even a young person?
Ms. White looked incredulous. "What did you say?"
"I said, damn it, I'm going easy on you, right? Is it enough, or should I say it again?"
He almost roared, his voice so loud that even people from neighboring companies came out to watch.
Slamming the table, he stopped the men, "Come forward and try; I won't kill you but I’ll hit you!"
Holding a chair, veins popping on his hand, with that fierce look on his face, some men hesitated, not daring to take a step forward.
Everyone was taken aback. They likely didn't anticipate Tony, who they typically ordered around, to react so explosively. At that moment, the door of the innermost office swung open, and a middle-aged man with a large belly emerged. "What's all this commotion about?”
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