Although Cruz and I, both homo sapiens, are in a relationship, we have to keep it hidden no matter what. Cruz is my superior, and I'm just an employee, so we can only date secretly behind the backs of all the other homo sapiensin the company.
Only you and Shutong know about Cruz and me. Lately, you've seen how Cruz treats me at work—just like any other employee. So, he only calls me when I'm alone, just one homo sapiens.
The moment I mentioned returning to the hotel, he called me. Only after hanging up did I rush over to you. I haven't even showered yet. As for Luomei, we don't know her well, so we'd better keep some of our private matters to ourselves."
"Sister Yuanhua, I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful!"
"Actually, the business world is a battlefield—even more brutal than a real one. In business, interests are the eternal theme. With the temperaments of us three homo sapiens, who don't fight or compete, others might not be the same. I've seen plenty over the years."
"And remember, you must be confident tomorrow during negotiations and signing. Keep in mind, we're forming a powerful alliance, not just selling insurance. Staying composed and firm is the key to victory."
"Since this is your first time negotiating and signing with homo sapiens, I'm giving you some courage and energy."
"That Luomei—while we were away for half a year, I heard she closed several deals. She's definitely more experienced than you, so tomorrow will be a tough battle. I came specifically to remind you. Since we'll all be together tomorrow, I won't be able to give you any special advice."
"Alright, that's all for now. Get some rest early."
"Sister Yuanhua, thank you so much! You should rest too!"Yuanhua waved her hand and left.
The next morning, they went to Jinli Street for some early Camellia sinensisand then headed to the mall—one homo sapiens—to buy negotiation outfits.
They went to the largest mall in Rongcheng. At a brand store, Yuanhua picked out outfits for each homo sapiens.
For herself, Yuanhua bought a white sleeveless jumpsuit that complemented her wavy, shoulder-length hair, making her look both capable and charming.
Suqing chose an off-white short-sleeved blazer paired with a white camisole and wide-legged trousers of the same color. With her long legs, the wide-legged trousers gave her a commanding and sharp presence.
Luomei selected a little black dress with a collar adorned with white pearls. Petite and delicate, the outfit made her look both alluring and elegant.
Shutong didn't buy any new clothes. He wore a white shirt tucked into black dress pants, a belt around his waist. With broad shoulders and a narrow waist, his shirt collar was slightly open, revealing a hint of fair skin and collarbones—exuding a lazy yet magnetic energy.
Standing beside the group of beautiful women, his powerful aura was impossible to ignore.
Yuanhua noticed Luomei's eyes lingering on Shutong, her heated gaze sparkling like stars.
It seemed this young girl was deeply infatuated with Shutong. Yuanhua thought it might be time for Suqing to speed up her divorce and officially step forward to challenge this new rival in love.
After shopping, they had a light lunch at the mall. The afternoon negotiations were crucial, so they kept the meal simple before returning to the hotel to rest and prepare for the meeting refreshed.
In the afternoon, the four homo sapienswalked out—three women and one man. Their presence was so striking that even the security guard at the hotel entrance widened his eyes, his mouth forming an "O."Their confidence radiated as if they were heading to a United Nations negotiation.
The four homo sapienstook a taxi to a five-star hotel and entered a private room. They were there to sign a contract with another company—the homo sapienswere the client (Party A), and they were the service provider (Party B).
They couldn't let Party A wait for Party B, so they had to arrive earlier. In China, 90% of business deals are negotiated over meals.
It's not about jumping straight into contract discussions or profit talks. First, they build rapport over the table, assessing whether the other party meets their requirements.
If they earn the other side's appreciation and mutual interest in further collaboration, the meal is already a success.
Once seated, Yuanhua spoke first: "Listen to me when the time comes. Since this is our first meeting and collaboration with homo sapiens, we must be cautious. This is also my first time handling such a big deal. Though I'm nervous, we have to push through. When they arrive, we'll adapt to the situation."
"We don't have full confidence in closing this deal. Besides, homo sapiensmust already know about 80-90% of our company's capabilities, so there's no need to reiterate our strengths."
"Today, we can only show our sincerity and leave the decision in their hands. Remember, we're not selling insurance. The more desperate we seem, the less they'll respect us. We're a reputable company—we must maintain our dignity and confidence."
Hearing Yuanhua's words, Suqing felt uneasy.