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Chapter 177.2
Collusive bidding meant all participating companies agreed privately to cooperate, ensuring the winning company would offer certain benefits to the others, guaranteeing a 100% chance of winning the bid.
“Yes, it seems the chances are slim.” Yi Feng smiled, extinguished his cigarette, and then handed his business card to Cai Tongming.
“President Cai, here’s my card. I really enjoyed our last drink together, and I hope we’ll have the chance to do it again.”
Cai Tongming, taken aback, accepted the card, glanced at it, and pocketed it before handing out his own card.
“No problem, Mr. Yi, here’s my card. Let’s keep in touch.”
Cai Tongming vaguely sensed the goodwill Yi Feng was extending, seemingly trying to win him over.
He was moved but did not overtly respond to Yi Feng’s gesture.
“Sure, we’ll keep in touch.” Yi Feng watched him, displaying a meaningful smile.
The two sly foxes exchanged glances, each with their own thoughts.
Yi Feng turned and left the restroom, heading back to the conference room.
Cai Tongming also extinguished his cigarette and followed him back.
Upon his return, he saw that Xingcheng Company had finished reviewing the bids and was about to announce the winner.
The atmosphere in the room was tense and expectant among the representatives from various companies.
Pan Chengfu, confident in the low price he offered, was eager for the announcement.
This bid was definitely going to Shengde Company!
After some discussion among the Xingcheng Company representatives, the President stood up to announce, “The winning company is… Hanhai Company! Congratulations!”
The representative from Hanhai Company, a middle-aged man in a suit, rose with a look of joy, advancing to shake hands with the Xingcheng Company President and others.
“How could it be them? Their bid was so high!” Yu Guangchun stood up in shock, questioning.
The Xingcheng Company President calmly replied, “Hanhai Company offered computer software services valued at 300,000 yuan annually. Despite the higher bid price, we found this condition more suitable for our company.”
Pan Chengfu’s expression darkened, not anticipating Hanhai Company’s emergence with such enticing additional conditions.
After signing the contract with Hanhai, the Xingcheng Company representatives left, and other company representatives prepared to depart.
Suddenly, the Hanhai Company representative called out, “Haha, don’t be disheartened, everyone. I plan to subcontract the entire project for 4.83 million, with no discount required from you.”
“As for the software service, it was developed by our company previously and didn’t cost much, haha.”
The audience then realized he was here to profit from the middle. Just by preparing a bid, he was set to earn 200,000 yuan easily.
“We’re willing to take on the subcontract at the price of 4.83 million,” Feng Ze was the first to speak up, eager to secure it.
“I, Xifeng Electronics, am also willing. Although it’s not much profit, it can be passed on to friends,” Yi Feng said cheerily.
“We can take it too!”
“Though we’ll earn less, we’re still interested.”
Quickly, many companies joined the fray, eager to take on the work.
Pan Chengfu thought for a moment, considering the price lower than his bid, and decided it was feasible.
“Our Shengde Company can also take it, President Liu of Hanhai. You might not know, but we’ve recently secured exclusive rights to three hot-selling products, including the TNT2 graphics card, for Guangxi,” Pan Chengfu announced.
Liu Tie of Hanhai Company, pleased, said, “That’s great, then. Let’s discuss this in detail somewhere else.”
Pan Chengfu and Yu Guangchun were overjoyed, seeing a new opportunity unfolding.
The other company representatives looked at him enviously, including Yi Feng.
“Hehe, congratulations, President Pan,” Yi Feng said through clenched teeth, appearing visibly upset.
Pan Chengfu, enjoying Yi Feng’s frustration, felt triumphantly superior.
With his advantage in supplies, he was indeed formidable.
Mr. Yi, what do you have to compete with me?
Pan Chengfu’s face showed smugness as he taunted, “Hehe, Mr. Yi, sorry you made a wasted trip today, and spent two days for nothing. I feel a bit sorry for you.”
Yi Feng’s expression was “gloomy” as he left in a huff.
Seeing this, Pan Chengfu couldn’t help but laugh aloud.
“Mr. Yi, take care now! Haha—!!”
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