The moment Ji Shuyu arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, she saw Director Wang pacing around his office, his face glowing with health and vigor, rubbing his hands together. When he spotted her, it was like he’d seen the God of Wealth…
No, even more cherished than the God of Wealth!
Although Ji Shuyu had been busy with the research institute lately, she hadn’t forgotten about the supply and marketing cooperative.
She had continued handling the orders for Director Wang all along.
Thanks to Ji Shuyu, Director Wang had been absolutely thrilled these past few days.
The saying that money nurtures people is certainly no lie.
“Shuyu! Shuyu, you’re finally here! I have incredible news!”
Director Wang quickly pulled her into his office, lowering his voice but unable to contain his excitement.
“Our supply and marketing cooperative is about to make a fortune! No, our entire island is going to benefit from this!”
“Director Wang, take it slow. What’s got you so excited?” Ji Shuyu asked with a smile. She had only seen him this happy when they first started working together.
“Ah! It’s a huge order! A massive order that fell right into our laps!”
Director Wang pulled out a document, his hands trembling slightly.
“Look! It’s from a major company outside the island, and they specifically requested to purchase our island’s specialty products! Top-grade sea pearls, rare colorful corals, and those particularly large shells with unique patterns!”
“The quantity is enormous! And the price they’re offering is this much!”
Director Wang gestured with a number, and even Ji Shuyu was slightly taken aback.
The price… was indeed unreasonably high, far exceeding market rates.
“Director Wang, how did we receive this order? What’s the background of the other party? Are they reliable?”
Ji Shuyu took the document and examined it carefully, her brow slightly furrowed.
Why was it such a coincidence that many of the items requested in this order were high-quality raw materials that her research institute was currently studying or in need of?
“Reliable! Absolutely reliable!”
Director Wang patted his chest emphatically. “They reached out to us proactively! They said they came because of our reputation, knowing that our island is a place of outstanding people and spiritual richness, producing excellent goods!”
“They even agreed to the advance deposit without hesitation! As long as we can deliver the goods on time and with the required quality, they’ll settle the final payment immediately!”
Came because of their reputation?
Ji Shuyu pondered silently. The supply and marketing cooperative’s business had been decent before, but its reputation wasn’t significant enough to attract a major off-island company with such an outrageously high-priced order, was it?
Even if it were true, it wouldn’t be such a coincidence.
Especially after Uncle Zhou’s recent schemes against her…
Her mind instantly flashed to He Yuan’s warning and Uncle Zhou’s sinister face.
Anything unusual is bound to be tricky.
This order specifically demanded unique island resources that were also scarce and urgently needed by the research institute.
If the supply and marketing cooperative went all out to fulfill this large order, it would inevitably mobilize significant manpower and resources to gather these materials, even potentially purchasing them at high prices from fishermen.
By then, the market prices for these raw materials would skyrocket, drastically increasing the research institute’s costs.
Even more insidiously, if the supply and marketing cooperative went to great lengths to gather the goods, only for the other party to suddenly cancel the order…
Or if they found faults during inspection to drive down the price, the supply and marketing cooperative would suffer terribly.
The tied-up funds and accumulated inventory would be enough to give Director Wang massive headaches, and he might even face disciplinary action as a result.
And who would be most delighted to see this happen? Who resented her and Director Wang the most? Who was most eager to sabotage the research institute’s work and profit from it?
No one else but Uncle Zhou.
This tactic seems like something he would come up with.
It looks like he’s offering you candy, but in reality, the candy is laced with poison.
Ji Shuyu’s mind raced, but her expression remained unchanged. Instead, she put on a surprised and delighted smile. “Director Wang, this is truly wonderful news. When does the other party need the goods? When can we expect the deposit?”
“They’re in a hurry—they want the goods ready within half a month! The deposit is supposed to be delivered tomorrow by someone they’re sending!”
Director Wang was completely immersed in his joy.
“The deposit is coming tomorrow? So soon?”
Ji Shuyu grew even more certain. They were afraid we’d back out and were rushing to make it official.
“Director Wang, this deal is too big. We need to be cautious.”
Ji Shuyu slowed her tone and pulled Director Wang to a corner.
“Look, how much do you actually know about the other company? Is the deposit in cash or as a note? Where is the delivery location? What are the inspection standards? All of this needs to be clearly written down, and it’s best to have a third-party guarantee.”
Director Wang was taken aback and calmed down slightly. “You’re right, Shuyu. I was too excited. The other company said they’re called… something like ‘Yuanhang Trading Company.’”
“I didn’t really look into their background. They said the deposit would be in cash.”
“Yuanhang Trading Company?”
Ji Shuyu silently noted the name. “Director Wang, here’s what we should do. To be safe, when you meet the person delivering the deposit tomorrow, find a way to stall. Say the contract details still need to be finalized.”
“It’s best if we can get them to provide more detailed company documents and qualification proofs. I’ll also ask someone to look into this company’s background.”
“Alright! I’ll do whatever you say!”
Director Wang now followed Ji Shuyu’s lead without question.
After leaving the supply and marketing cooperative, Ji Shuyu immediately went to find He Yuan and explained the situation along with her suspicions.
He Yuan’s expression turned serious. “Yuanhang Trading Company? I’ve never heard of it. Your suspicions are very reasonable. This sounds like a trap targeting both you and the research institute.”
“I’ll have my comrades inland look into this company’s background right away.”
He Yuan’s friends were indeed efficient. The feedback came the very next day.
There was no such company as Yuanhang Trading Company. All the registration information was fake.
Director Wang broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this. He had almost fallen for the scheme.
But Ji Shuyu smiled. “Director, don’t be afraid. Since they’re adapting their plan, we’ll use their own force against them!”
She leaned closer to Director Wang and quietly explained her plan.
Director Wang’s eyes widened further and further, until he finally slapped the table in admiration. “Brilliant, Shuyu! Let’s do it! This time, we’ll make sure that black-hearted scoundrel is finished for good!”
That Uncle Zhou dared to scheme against him like this—he would absolutely not let him off easily.
The next day, the fake employee sent by Uncle Zhou to deliver the deposit arrived as expected.
Director Wang, following the plan, displayed immense enthusiasm and a hint of greed.
He even hinted that if they could raise the price a bit more, he could prioritize gathering the best goods for them.
However, he needed some time to manage it and hoped they could provide a larger deposit.
The fake employee, seeing that Director Wang had taken the bait, inwardly laughed at his foolishness. Eager to secure a larger deposit, he quickly consulted Uncle Zhou.
Uncle Zhou, upon hearing this, thought Director Wang had been blinded by greed and had fallen right into the trap.
To thoroughly ensnare Director Wang, he gritted his teeth and scrambled together an even larger deposit, sending his subordinate to deliver it. He couldn’t wait to see Director Wang and Ji Shuyu become a laughingstock in half a month.
This time, he had invested heavily. He was determined to make Ji Shuyu fall hard.
And as for this Director Wang, he would make him understand that if he wouldn’t cooperate, then no one would do business!
Director Wang, following Ji Shuyu’s instructions, skillfully led the fake employee by the nose.
On one hand, he accepted the increased, massive deposit. On the other, he put on a worried expression, complaining that the goods were in high demand and that he needed more money to secure the best ones from the fishermen, hinting that even more funds were required.
The fake employee cursed Director Wang’s insatiable greed inwardly. But remembering Uncle Zhou’s instructions and seeing that Director Wang seemed to be playing along, he feared losing this big fish and hurried back to consult his boss again.
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