I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week - Chapter 2386

Chapter 2386: Chapter 2387: Ma Haiqiang is Dead Chapter 2386: Chapter 2387: Ma Haiqiang is Dead Almo and his two colleagues exchanged glances, stunned into silence in their chairs by Lin Yi’s retort.

“Director Lin, it’s not what you think,” Almo explained:

“We can continue discussing the cooperation timing. We truly want to establish a partnership with Lingyun Group.”

“Alright, if you really want to cooperate, let’s talk details,” Lin Yi said:

“The cooperation period must be over ten years, guaranteeing an annual shipment volume of over 10 million units. Can you do that?”

“This…”

While the duration of the cooperation might be negotiable, even for a company like Apple, an annual shipment of over 10 million units was pressuring.

“What if we can’t handle that many orders?”

“Can’t handle it? You’re the world’s number one technology company. Are you saying you can’t manage 10 million orders?”

“We’ve just entered the new energy vehicle market. Although we’re very confident about the future, that number is not small.”

“Then that’s your problem. Why else would I build a production line for you? Cook isn’t my son.”

Hearing Lin Yi’s blunt words, Almo’s expression grew sour.

“Director Lin, cooperating with us could enhance Lingyun Group’s global influence. I hope you can take a longer view, not just focus on immediate gains.”

“Heh…” Lin Yi laughed with a hint of mockery:

“In a few years, when I’ve developed my Carbon-based Chip, your M1 chip won’t have any advantages. Considering our reputation in the global market by then, you don’t need me to tell you. And now you want to talk big picture with me? Who the hell do you think you are? I led Lingyun Group to its current heights in my twenties, and you want to give me advice? Don’t presume on my goodwill; you might forget what day of the week it is.”

Sitting beside them, Tian Yan couldn’t help but smirk. Director Lin was still the same Director Lin.

Almo and his colleagues’ expressions grew uglier while they felt the immense pressure emanating from Lin Yi.

“Director Lin, if you maintain this attitude, we can’t proceed with the cooperation.”

Lin Yi didn’t respond directly; instead, he got up and said to Qi Xianzhao and the others:

“If you encounter people like this again, just kick them out. Don’t bother calling me, or you can forget about your year-end bonuses.”

“Understood, Director Lin.”

Lin Yi left, followed by He Yuanyuan and Tian Yan.

Qi Xianzhao was left to handle the aftermath, which was the hardest part.

“Are you out of your mind, He Yuanyuan, bringing up such a crappy project for me to deal with?” Lin Yi said after they had left.

“They insisted on meeting you; I couldn’t help it,” He Yuanyuan said.

“It’s fine. Next time you can represent me. If it happens again, feel free to tell them off.”

“But considering Apple’s behavior, I’m worried they might turn to Huayu Storage. They contribute 83% of our 34% market share.”

“Emmmm…”

Lin Yi paused, “I need to find time for a meal with Director Wang to discuss this. We can’t let Apple exploit any gaps.”

“A few days ago, Director Wang called Brother Qi. His son, who’s studying for an MBA, is about to graduate and wants to gain some experience with us,” He Yuanyuan said. “He thinks it would be good for him to assist Brother Qi and learn.”

“That’s no problem; arrange it however you like,” Lin Yi said:

“Old Wang is a pretty good guy, just a bit reserved. As long as it’s not a matter of principle, just accommodate him. After all, we can’t do without Huayu Storage’s help in our new energy industry plan.”

“Then we’ll do as you said,” He Yuanyuan said:

“And about Apple, it’s settled then. We’re not cooperating, right?”

“Right, don’t accept these kinds of projects anymore if there aren’t very attractive profits in it.”

He Yuanyuan and Tian Yan exchanged glances. “A new policy from above?”

“The nation is preparing for an economic transformation, Zhong Hai will become a pilot area, transitioning from low-end manufacturing to high-end manufacturing. Outsourcing approval procedures will become increasingly strict, and may even be directly cut off. In the future, try not to engage in such things, and focus all efforts on more sophisticated and cutting-edge industries.”

“But this does not align with the group’s developmental interests,” He Yuanyuan said.

“We are businesspeople, or one might say, capitalists, our goal is to pursue profits, to maximize the benefits as much as possible.”

Lin Yi fell silent for a few seconds, then patted He Yuanyuan’s shoulder solemnly and earnestly.

“You’re right, but I can’t do that. Rather than saying Lingyun Group is just a company, it’s better to say it’s a life-saving talisman. Without it, who knows how many times I would have died by now.”

He Yuanyuan looked at Lin Yi, her eyes shining with an unusual light.

At that moment, she seemed to understand all of Lin Yi’s difficulties.

“Don’t look at me with those eyes, it’s not as exaggerated as you think. When you’ve earned enough money, that’s enough. A tall tree catches the wind, and the first wedge to protrude is also the quickest to rot. People must learn to judge the situation and act accordingly, or else they will die a very ugly death.”

“I understand what you mean now.”

Lin Yi glanced at his watch, “Notify all executives of the group, we’ll have a meeting in half an hour.”

“Okay.”

That afternoon, Lin Yi stayed in the group and held a meeting that lasted for three hours, where the future deployment and strategic guidelines of the group were uniformly arranged.

By the time the meeting ended, it was already past seven in the evening.

During the meeting, Gao Zongyuan had picked up Ji Qingyan, and then they had dinner together. It was already past ten when they all went home.

Ji Qingyan’s time was given to work during the day and to her phone at night. Whenever she had time, she would be looking at maternity and baby products, and even bought quite a lot for the home, leaving Lin Yi not knowing what to say.

After eleven at night, the two prepared to rest.

But just at that moment, Lin Yi’s phone rang; it was a call from Gu Yiran.

“Got any leads?”

“Ma Haiqiang is dead!”

“What! Ma Haiqiang is dead?!”

Hearing the news, Lin Yi thumped up from the bed and sat up.

“Fang Zhiping was very close to his grandfather, after his burial, he couldn’t let go emotionally and went to the woods west of the village to visit his grandfather. It’s a custom in their village, during the three days after someone’s death, the relatives of the deceased must guard the grave, to symbolically see them off.”

“It’s not about guarding for a whole night. Fang Zhiping felt it was about time to leave, but not far away, he found a wooden plank on the ground. He shone his light on it, saw Ma Haiqiang’s name written on it, and then called the police.”

“Ma Haiqiang’s grave?”

The bizarre and creepy news made Lin Yi serious.

“I’m heading over now, we’ll talk then.”

“Okay.”

Lin Yi hung up the phone, Ji Qingyan asked,

“Is there something going on with the precinct?”

“Another case of homicide, I’ll go over and take a look, I probably won’t be able to return tonight.”

Ji Qingyan got up to get Lin Yi’s clothes, “Drive slowly at night, don’t be in a rush.”

“Don’t worry, I know.”

After getting dressed, Lin Yi hurried out, heading towards Xiangyang Village.

About an hour later, Lin Yi drove to the woods on the west side of Xiangyang Village, where colleagues from the precinct had just arrived, ready to start the excavation work.

Lin Yi found Zhang Hui, “Brother Hui, do you think it could be a prank?”

“I can’t tell,” Zhang Hui shook his head, “since Ma Haiqiang is indeed unreachable.”