Double evil in the business district

"Ms. Xiao," Assistant Sun's voice came from the other end of the phone, "regarding your plan..."

He paused, and Xiao Yue's heart almost jumped out of his throat.

"After a detailed evaluation, Mr. Shen and other senior executives believe that your proposal is generally feasible, has clear ideas, detailed data, and is very innovative."

Xiao Yue felt a surge of warmth flow through her body, her tense nerves finally relaxing. She almost cried with joy; all her hard work had finally paid off! The bitter taste of the coffee now tasted sweet.

She took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice calm. "Thank you, Assistant Sun, and thank you, Mr. Shen and the other executives, for your recognition."

"You're welcome, Miss Xiao. You deserve it." Assistant Sun's tone was also a little relaxed. "Mr. Shen asked me to tell you that he really appreciates your proposal and hopes to have the opportunity to discuss the details of cooperation with you further."

"Okay, I'm at your service anytime." Xiao Yue hung up the phone with a bright smile on her face.

She felt like she was walking on the clouds, light and airy. She had finally been recognized by the Shen Group, which was not only a recognition of her personal abilities, but also a major breakthrough for the Xiao Group.

She couldn't wait to tell her colleagues about the good news and share this hard-earned joy. She stood up, paid the bill, and prepared to return to the company immediately.

However, just as she reached the door of the cafe, her cell phone rang again.

It was still Assistant Sun’s call.

A hint of doubt flashed through Xiao Yue's mind. Could something else have happened? She answered the phone with a hint of trepidation.

"Ms. Xiao," Assistant Sun's voice sounded a little hesitant, "There's one more thing..."

Xiao Yue's heart sank suddenly, and he had a bad feeling.

"Mr. Shen said that before we can officially reach a preliminary cooperation intention, you still need to solve one small problem."

Xiao Yue's heartbeat quickened again. She tried hard to suppress her inner uneasiness and asked, "What's the problem?"

"This question is about..." Assistant Sun lowered his voice, "about how to coordinate the management authority of both companies in the project."

Xiao Yue's fingers gripping the phone tightened involuntarily. She understood that this was not just a "small problem," but Shen Ting's final test for her.

Coordinating management authority means allocating the right to speak and make decisions within the project, which directly affects the core interests of both companies. If not handled properly, all previous efforts may be wasted.

She was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and said firmly, "I understand. Please tell Mr. Shen that I will come up with a reasonable plan as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yue stood on the bustling street, but didn't move a step. She looked up at the towering building of the Shen Group, her eyes filled with mixed emotions. She knew this would be a tough battle.

"Miss Xiao?" A deep voice sounded behind her.

Xiao Yue turned around suddenly and saw Manager Liu standing behind her with a half-smile on his face.

"Hey, Xiao Yue, why are you standing here in a daze? Is there any new requirement from Shen's?" Manager Liu's tone was full of schadenfreude. He had always been brooding over the fact that Xiao Yue was favored by Shen's, and wondered why a young girl who had just started out had gotten such an important opportunity.

Xiao Yue didn't want to pay attention to his sarcasm and turned around to leave.

"Hey, don't go," Manager Liu stretched out his hand to stop her, "Tell us, what difficult problem did Mr. Shen raise? Let us learn from him." Although his tone seemed casual, he could not conceal the sarcasm in his heart.

Xiao Yue stopped, took a deep breath, suppressed his inner irritation, and replied coldly: "Manager Liu, this is a cooperative project between our company and Shen's. The specific details are not convenient to disclose."

"Oh, you're still keeping it a secret?" Manager Liu sneered. "I see, you can't solve the problem Boss Shen raised at all. I told you long ago, how could a little girl like you handle an old fox like Shen Ting? Now you know how powerful he is, don't you?"

Xiao Yue clenched her fists, her nails almost digging into her flesh. She knew that Manager Liu was deliberately provoking her, but she couldn't show weakness in front of him.

"Manager Liu," Xiao Yue tried to control her emotions and said calmly, "I'll take care of the project. You don't need to worry about it."

"Haha," Manager Liu laughed even more smugly. "I think you'd better give up as soon as possible. Who is Shen Ting? Will he give in so easily? Don't let him end up losing more than he gains, and bring shame to our entire company."

Xiao Yue couldn't bear it any longer. She looked directly at Manager Liu, a glimmer of determination in her eyes: "Manager Liu, I won't give up. I believe I can solve this problem, and I believe our company can successfully cooperate with Shen's."

After saying that, she walked around Manager Liu and strode out of the cafe.

Manager Liu looked at Xiao Yue's departing back, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of gloom.

He muttered softly, "Humph, what's the point of being stubborn? Let's see how you end up."

He turned back to the cafe, took out his cell phone, and dialed a number...

Xiao Yue walked briskly down the street, the bustling city seeming to lose its color in her eyes. Manager Liu's words pierced her heart like a thorn, making her feel immensely pressured. She knew that coordinating management authority was no easy task, and the slightest mistake could lead to all her efforts being wasted.

She walked to a secluded park, sat on a bench, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. She repeatedly recalled several meetings with Shen Ting, trying to find some clues that could help her understand Shen Ting's thoughts and find the key to solving the problem.

As the sun set, its golden afterglow cast a warm glow over the park. Xiao Yue pulled out her phone and flipped through the Shen Group's filings she'd compiled earlier, her brow furrowed. Time ticked by, and she still hadn't found a suitable solution.

Suddenly, she thought of something, her eyes lit up, she stood up abruptly, walked out of the park quickly, and hailed a taxi...

"Master, let's go to the Municipal Library!" The taxi stopped in front of the Municipal Library. Xiao Yue paid the fare and hurried into the library.

She went straight to the business management book section and began looking for information about corporate cooperative management models.

The library is quiet and peaceful, forming a sharp contrast with the bustling city.

This tranquil environment gradually calmed Xiao Yue's heart, and her chaotic thoughts gradually became clearer. She flipped through books one after another, and various management models, from strategic alliances to joint ventures, from equity distribution to risk control, intertwined and collided in her mind.

Time ticked by, and the sky outside the window gradually darkened. The library light softly shone on the bookshelves, illuminating Xiao Yue's focused face. Sometimes she frowned in thought, and sometimes she wrote furiously, jotting down some important information.

Finally, she found inspiration in a case study of multinational collaboration. The book described a management model called "joint supervision and joint decision-making." This model emphasizes that both parties have equal voice and decision-making power in project management, ensuring the smooth progress of the project through mutual supervision and checks and balances.

This model caught Xiao Yue's eye. She realized it might be the key to resolving the difficulties facing the Shen and Xiao companies. Combining this model with her previous understanding of Shen's business, she began to formulate a more concrete plan.

She envisions establishing a joint management committee composed of representatives from both sides to jointly be responsible for project decision-making and implementation.

The committee consists of different functional groups responsible for carrying out specific work. At the same time, a transparent supervision mechanism is established to ensure that both parties can understand the progress of the project in a timely manner and effectively control potential risks.

After several hours of hard work, Xiao Yue finally organized her ideas into a preliminary plan framework. She carefully checked it, confirming that there were no omissions or errors, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

The next morning, Xiao Yue returned to Shen Group with her proposal. Assistant Sun took her to Shen Ting's office.

"Mr. Shen, this is my proposal for a cooperative management model." Xiao Yue handed the document to Shen Ting with a hint of nervousness in his tone.

Shen Ting took the document and began to carefully read it. His expression remained calm, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking. The office was silent, with only the sound of shuffling papers.

As time passed, Xiao Yue's heart beat faster and faster. She stared at Shen Ting closely, hoping to catch a hint of confirmation from his face.

Finally, Shen Ting put down the documents in his hand and looked up at Xiao Yue.

"Ms. Xiao," he said slowly, "your plan is very thoughtful and feasible. However, I need to see more detailed implementation details, including the specific organizational structure, staffing, division of responsibilities, supervision mechanism, and so on."

Xiao Yue's heart sank. She knew this was the real test.

"You need to finish it within one day." Shen Ting added, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to control her emotions. She knew that Shen Ting was giving her one last chance and it was also the ultimate test of her ability.

"I understand, Mr. Shen." Xiao Yue answered firmly.

"Okay," Shen Ting nodded, "I hope to see an answer that satisfies me by this time tomorrow."

Xiao Yue picked up her bag, turned around and left the office.

Assistant Sun watched Xiao Yue leave, then turned to Shen Ting and said, "Boss Shen, do you think she can complete it?"

Shen Ting looked out the window, his eyes deep. "Let's wait and see." He picked up the pen on the table, and gently turned it with his slender fingers. "Notify Manager Liu and ask him to..."

Walking out of Shen Ting's office, Xiao Yue felt the burden on her shoulders was heavy. Completing such detailed implementation details in one day was almost an impossible task.

But she did not retreat, instead she felt an unprecedented fighting spirit burning in her chest. She knew that this was her last chance to prove herself and save the Xiao family.

Xiao Yue walked quickly out of the Shen Building, ignoring the curious glances from the company. She hailed a taxi and headed straight for the Municipal Library. She needed more information and more professional knowledge to support her plan.

In the library, Xiao Yue once again immersed herself in a sea of ​​books. She flipped through various management books and reviewed numerous case studies, meticulously considering every detail, striving for perfection.

Time passed minute by minute, and she almost forgot about her fatigue and hunger, with only dense text and charts in her eyes.

At the same time, in the president's office of Shen Group, Shen Ting was talking with Assistant Sun.

"Notify Manager Liu and have him..." Shen Ting paused, a subtle glint flashing in his eyes, "prepare an alternative plan for cooperation with Xiao Corporation, focusing on the division of management authority."

Assistant Sun was slightly taken aback, then he understood Shen Ting's intention. He replied respectfully, "Understood, Mr. Shen. I'll arrange it right away."

He knew that Shen Ting was setting a greater challenge for Xiao Yue. If Xiao Yue could complete the details within a day and the plan was good enough, then Shen Ting would choose to cooperate with Xiao without hesitation.

But if Xiao Yue is unable to complete the task, or the plan does not meet Shen Ting's requirements, then Director Liu's alternative plan will come in handy. This alternative plan will be very disadvantageous to Xiao's company and may even cause Xiao's company to lose the opportunity to cooperate with Shen's company.

Shen Ting gazed out the window at the bustling city, his eyes calm. He admired Xiao Yue's talent and resilience, but he also wanted to see where her limits lay. This test would not only test Xiao Yue's abilities, but also sharpen her will.

The library's closing bell rang, bringing Xiao Yue back to reality from her sea of ​​books. She rubbed her sore eyes, realizing that it was already completely dark outside the window. She hurriedly packed up her materials and left the library.

Upon returning home, Xiao Yue didn't even bother to rest. She immediately turned on her computer and began organizing her thoughts and writing detailed implementation plans. She combined the information and case studies she had collected in the library with her own ideas, striving to ensure the plan was complete and feasible.

The only sounds in the room were the keyboard tapping and Xiao Yue's occasional whispers. Time slipped by unnoticed, and the sky outside the window gradually turned pale.

Finally, as the first rays of dawn appeared in the east, Xiao Yue completed the final revisions. She printed out the document and carefully checked it. After confirming that there were no omissions or errors, she breathed a sigh of relief.

She dragged her tired body, washed up simply, picked up the documents, and rushed to Shen Group again.

When Xiao Yue stood at the door of Shen Ting's office again, Assistant Sun was about to knock on the door to report on his work. When he saw Xiao Yue, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Miss Xiao, you..."

Xiao Yue smiled at him, her eyes bloodshot, "Assistant Sun, please pass this to President Shen for me." She handed the document to Assistant Sun.

Assistant Sun took the document, which was heavy. He knew that this document carried Xiao Yue's hopes and the future of the Xiao family. He looked at Xiao Yue's tired expression and couldn't help but feel a trace of admiration in his heart.

"Mr. Shen is talking to Manager Liu..."