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Chapter 177.1
Two days later, at the Tengyun Hotel’s conference room.
This was the day Xingcheng Company held its public bidding, and over thirty people from twenty companies around the city attended.
“Please all bidding participants sign in, submit your bidding documents, and pay the bid security deposit,” a President from Xingcheng Company announced to the crowd.
Yi Feng, Wang Tie, along with Feng Ze and Lan Caiyi, were also present, maintaining a certain distance from each other.
“Brother Feng, do you think Shengde Company’s people will really come? We haven’t seen them yet; could they back out at the last minute?” Wang Tie whispered.
Yi Feng smiled, “Don’t worry, if they registered, they’ll definitely come. Such a big piece of the pie, they surely want a slice.”
“Money, it’s always so tempting.”
As soon as Yi Feng finished speaking, three people walked in through the door, exactly Pan Chengfu, Yu Guangchun, and Cai Tongming. Pan Chengfu glanced around the room and spotted Yi Feng.
“Hehe, Mr. Yi is also here to bid?” Pan Chengfu greeted him with feigned politeness, his eyes showing disdain.
“Such a good opportunity to make money, I wouldn’t want to miss it. President Pan is here too, right?” Yi Feng replied calmly.
“You’re right, who doesn’t want to make money? Looks like we’ll be competitors then, Mr. Yi. I won’t hold back,” Pan Chengfu said sarcastically.
“Let the best man win. Whether we can grab this project depends on the party issuing the bid. Be careful not to capsize in the gutter, President Pan,” Yi Feng retorted without holding back.
After speaking, Yi Feng led Wang Tie to register and submit their bid.
Pan Chengfu’s smile vanished, his expression turning gloomy.
Kid, you’re still too green to compete with me. Just you wait!
“President Pan, let’s also submit our bid,” Yu Guangchun said excitedly.
He had spent two days meticulously preparing the bid, confident of their chances.
“Alright, let’s go,” Pan Chengfu nodded and then led Cai Tongming to a seat near the front of the conference room.
After all companies completed the bidding process, they took their seats.
The representatives from Xingcheng Company and the notary institution sat at the front row of tables, started reviewing the bids in order, and began the bidding announcement.
The announcement included the bid prices and any discount offers.
Since this was a procurement for complete computer units, there wasn’t much room for maneuvering. Sellers like Yi Feng couldn’t match the prices of second-level distributors like Pan Chengfu and Feng Ze, making their overall project bids higher.
“Xifeng Electronics, bid price 5.06 million, no additional discounts.”
“Shengde Company, bid price 4.8 million, with a 9.5% discount.”
“Hanhai Company, bid price 5.03 million, with a 9.5% discount and additional software services.”
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Pan Chengfu smirked upon hearing the bidding President’s prices.
Xifeng Electronics’ bid winning? Ridiculous! Haha!
Mr. Yi, you’re wasting your time!
This bid is practically in the bag!
Yu Guangchun exclaimed, “President Pan, it looks like we have a great chance, haha!”
“Well done, Yu. If we win this project, you’ll have made a significant contribution. There’ll be a bonus for you,” Pan Chengfu praised.
“Thank you, President Pan!” Yu Guangchun gloated, casting a smug glance at Cai Tongming.
Cai Tongming remained unfazed, paying no mind to Yu Guangchun, no need for arguments.
Since Pan Chengfu had made his decision, he was just there to observe.
“I’m going to the restroom,” Cai Tongming said coldly, standing up to leave.
Yu Guangchun snorted softly, muttering, “Weirdo.”
Cai Tongming, with good hearing, caught his comment, his expression darkening further.
He didn’t respond, simply leaving the conference room.
After using the restroom and washing his hands, Cai Tongming took out a pack of cigarettes, intending to smoke, only to find he’d left his lighter at the office. Searching himself, he couldn’t find it.
“Just my luck.”
Cai Tongming chuckled bitterly, ready to leave.
“I’ve got a lighter.”
Suddenly, a voice came from behind.
Turning around, Cai Tongming saw it was Yi Feng, who was smiling and offering him a lighter.
“Thanks, Mr. Yi,” Cai Tongming grinned, accepting the lighter, lighting his cigarette, and then returning the lighter.
Yi Feng too took out a cigarette, lighting it for himself.
“President Cai, I might as well congratulate you in advance. Your bid price is really low,” Yi Feng said, exhaling a smoke ring, smiling.
Cai Tongming shook his head with a smile, “Putting in a bid… the risk is quite high. It’s almost not worth it, nothing to be happy about.”
Yi Feng was taken aback, sensing the underlying meaning in his words. It seemed Cai Tongming was dissatisfied with Pan Chengfu’s decision to participate in the bidding.
It appeared Shengde Company was not united.
But… this Cai Tongming was indeed a sensible man, recognizing the risks involved.
From previous interactions, Yi Feng felt Cai Tongming was a cautious and meticulous person, a very capable management talent.
After a brief encounter at a dinner, he was impressed; Shengde Company had indeed found a gem.
Yi Feng was intrigued, considering the possibility of poaching from Shengde Company.
“President Cai, this could be an opportunity to make money. I’m quite envious, just lack the capability,” Yi Feng shrugged, smiling.
Cai Tongming eyed Yi Feng, taking a drag on his cigarette.
“Mr. Yi jokes. At your young age, managing such a big business, it’s not a lack of capability, just an unwillingness to submit a low bid.”
“But for a smart person like you, why even bother participating in the bidding?”
Cai Tongming found the situation odd. Logically, Xifeng Electronics, without pricing their bid aggressively low, had no chance of winning.
Given the cost structure, Xifeng Electronics couldn’t compete with second-level distributors who had supply advantages and could offer lower prices.
Such an obvious fact, how could someone as smart as Yi Feng not see?
Yet… Xifeng Electronics submitted a bid with such a high price?
With so many companies competing, how could they possibly win?
But why… did Yi Feng still submit a bid?
That’s where he sensed something was off.
“I’m just bored, trying my luck. Who knows, maybe I’ll win?” Yi Feng replied ambiguously.
“Hehe, then it seems Mr. Yi’s chances are slim,” Cai Tongming said sincerely.
But he failed to notice any disappointment in Yi Feng’s eyes.
This made him suspect Yi Feng was merely participating for the sake of appearance.
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