Chapter 1130: Chapter 1130

1130: Chapter 1116: Insider Trading 1130: Chapter 1116: Insider Trading “That’s fantastic, they’ve given us the latest internal requirement parameters and even allotted us time to modify our plan.

They even went as far as to provide the contact information of the requirement engineer in charge…”

Although Wang Xier’s face was brimming with excitement, as if she were in a dream, she had not completely lost her reason.

While Wang Xier was feeling it was the right decision to have Lu Ping’an come over, she also began to suspect that there might be a problem.

“…Could it be too easy?”

Normally, the procedure would involve the client proposing a general requirement, various factories showcasing their plans and products, then the client comparing them based on their “bottom line,” selecting the winner with the best cost-performance ratio.

But now, the other party had not only leaked the specific parameters of their bottom line but had also initiated direct contact with the person in charge.

If this wasn’t considered insider trading, then what would be…

They’ve just given us a chance to enter the game, and I replaced it with my reputation.

Ha, if not handled well, this could turn into a deep pit,” said Lu Ping’an, abruptly bringing the giddy Wang Xier down to earth.

Frowning, he was not as optimistic.

The attitude of the other party seemed to be ‘take the money and get lost,’ without any attempt at concealment; how could they endlessly hand out benefits.

After a brief comparison, Lu Ping’an understood what was really going on.

For a bit of “small change,” it was definitely not worthwhile to offend a young and upcoming big boss, so better to let them “leave satisfied.”

“Think about it, if this is a long-term, large order, would they settle it so carelessly if it were truly confirmed?”

Wang Xier was taken aback.

She had not considered that there might be obvious issues.

“According to convention, the number of items in the first batch of orders is definitely not going to be large.

Regardless of how good the theoretical data is, they need to be verified in real combat and receive feedback…”

After pondering for a moment, Lu Ping’an had an idea of what the other party was planning.

“Your unreliable small enterprise received an order and surely produced a batch of goods eagerly, according to requirements, then directly deployed them…

The theoretical requirements provided by the other party are not too high, nor is the price.

Coupled with rushed production and immature technology, the quality of the goods you receive will probably be mediocre at best.”

“The first batch of trial products will certainly be thrown into actual combat and won’t receive good feedback.

They’ll trigger the clauses that are certainly in the bidding contract for ‘unsatisfactory quality’ or ‘failure to meet expectations,’ nullifying the contract and prompting a re-bid…

By that time, if Lu Ping’an still complains, it will be his own lack of foresight,”

“…At that point, if the other party doesn’t claim damages, it’s them being generous.”

The loss for them would probably be just the initial down payment or full payment for a few hundred or thousand units, but for us, it might cost several production lines and technological inputs, possibly even leading small outfits to bankruptcy.

Of course, to save face for Lu Ping’an, they’d probably pay some “penalty for breach of contract”…

but at that time, the one who would lose both face and substance would still be Lu Ping’an, the guarantor.

His outrage would only damage his own reputation.

“You really are a shrewd one…

How do you know all this?”

At that, Lu Ping’an revealed a subtle smile.

In his previous life, he was a relatively successful businessman.

These messy tricks you may not practice, but you can’t afford not to understand them, otherwise, you wouldn’t even know how you died.

Wang Xier, after all, received what could be called “princess education” – she valued honor, responsibility, and commitments heavily, often at the expense of shrewd tactics and interests.

But for a businessman, even the most valued reputation and credibility are just assets to be sold at a good price when necessary.

If the other party did not employ this legal and friendly tactic to take full advantage and instead honestly accepted the “junk goods,” then Lu Ping’an would have underestimated them.

“Director Wang, besides communicating more with that designated engineer to confirm the theoretical parameters, you should also make an effort to communicate with the frontline warriors to understand their actual needs.

That engineer should have colleagues or superiors.

If you can’t buy them over for the true requirements, leave it to me.

I’ll go directly to them and forcefully demand it,” said Lu Ping’an.

Since we’re already brazenly grabbing a share, a little more shamelessness hardly matters.

“Is it even useful, forcing it …”

Wang Xier began to doubt, and even though she lacked experience in business, she knew that long-term orders wouldn’t last if one side suffered too much or couldn’t meet the demand.

“So, in the end, it all comes down to product quality.

That’s something the companies in the Development Zone have to manage on their own…

I’ve sped up the work on my modification base, which might become a living advertisement if we can make a name for ourselves on the battlefield.”

Since he was deeply involved, Lu Ping’an naturally devoted all his efforts to the cause.

But clearly, some things were beyond his control…

He could fight for technology and orders for the businesses back home, but whether they could produce products of sufficient caliber to truly open up the market was entirely up to them.

He was always a “warrior,” and when it was time to show results, he would just do a bit of promotion on the side.

Whether other warriors would accept it still depended on the quality of the goods.

Forced marketing could be deadly for both parties.

I mean, I’ll make them try their best.”

Wang Xier took a deep breath; this was the best outcome they could hope for.

After all, these were essentially “military orders,” and for similar quality products, a bit of so-called “military modification” could mean adding one or even two zeros to the price tag.

As long as they got the military orders, it wasn’t just naked profits; it could also establish their reputation.

Originally, they were prepared for a loss leader strategy, but being able to compete “fairly” already exceeded their expectations.

But high profits inevitably bring brutal competition, not just on stage but off it too…

Now Lu Ping’an could help with offstage issues, but if they still couldn’t manage on stage, it meant the meal wasn’t meant for them in the first place.

“I’ll be sure to reward you handsomely.”

Having expressed her gratitude, Wang Xier busied herself with her work.

She had too much to handle, and this time she was all in…

Just the initial order of a few thousand units was enough to address urgent needs, but if they messed it up, it could also mean cutting themselves off from the military market.

After dealing with official matters, it was natural for Lu Ping’an to address private concerns too.

He hadn’t come here solely to support Wang Xier and others; the “knowledge” of the Lady of the Forest was the nourishment he needed most, and this island happened to be the largest stronghold of the Lin Nu in the central south.

However, his journey of “learning” seemed to have encountered a slight mishap.

That Old Lu has been avoiding me like the plague.”

Lu Ping’an, being a high-level Gardener and blind, had hoped to obtain the “knowledge” he needed from him, but it seemed that Old Lu had no desire to communicate with Lu Ping’an.

“Obtaining knowledge the regular way is a bit too slow…”

Professionals normally join the Church in search of high-level “knowledge” and “resources.”

And as the wealth of the Church’s power, these things are clearly not given freely…

one needs to contribute, advance in Church’s internal tier system, and gather Internal Credit Coins to acquire “knowledge” that matches one’s level.

This is the usual process and the route that ninety-nine percent of people take; it’s slow but steady, and Lu Ping’an obviously lacks the patience for it.

He is the leader of his own power and couldn’t possibly pledge himself to another, working menial jobs to accumulate internal credit-coins.

But as long as it’s “knowledge” he’s acquiring, he has an easier way…

“Trading Land, open for business.”