Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

The edges of this table are slightly worn from the passage of time, bearing witness to countless busy days.

At this moment, Sun Weiguo's brows furrowed into a deep "川" shape.

The pencil in his hand mechanically tapped on a stack of sales reports, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound.

It was as if he was venting his inner anxiety and unease.

Suddenly, the black telephone on the desk rang sharply.

It stands out starkly in this bustling environment, like a heavy hammer blow.

It struck Sun Weiguo hard in the heart.

Sun Weiguo suddenly grabbed the receiver.

His already somber expression instantly turned even more gloomy.

It was like the sky before a storm, overcast and oppressive, making it hard to breathe.

On the other end of the phone came the voice of the head of the Beiping OEM factory, who had been cooperating with them for many years. The voice was a mix of apology and firmness: "Section Chief Sun, I'm really sorry, but I have something to report to you."

"We need to raise the price of the cassettes we produce for your company."

"The unit price used to be 25 yuan when placing a large order, but now it has to be raised to 50 yuan."

"What?!" Sun Weiguo couldn't help but raise his voice.

His voice was filled with anger and disbelief, so loud it seemed to pierce the receiver.

"You're raising prices just like that? How can we possibly accept that!"

"How much profit margin will our company have left?"

"We've been working together perfectly fine, how could you suddenly pull this stunt?"

Fine beads of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.

The hand holding the pencil unconsciously clenched tightly, the knuckles turning white from the force.

The pencil in my hand looked as if it might break at any moment.

The factory manager sighed on the other end of the phone and explained, "Section Chief Sun, we had no choice."

"Chip prices have risen sharply recently, and the cost pressure is simply too great."

“Our procurement costs have increased several times over. If we don’t raise prices, we simply can’t maintain production.”

"If your company could do what some other cartridge game manufacturers do and not add extra chips, the price could remain the same."

Upon hearing this, Sun Weiguo felt a surge of anger rush to his head.

He concluded in his heart that this was just an excuse from the other party.

These days, he carefully reads through the newspapers sold on the streets every day.

I watch the news every night without fail, but there's absolutely no news about rising chip prices.

"This is utterly absurd!" Sun Weiguo's voice trembled slightly with anger.

"You raised prices without warning and without communicating with us beforehand. How are we supposed to continue our business?"

"You've completely disrupted our sales plans and cost accounting!"

Have you considered our difficulties?

His shouts drew the attention of the other employees in the office.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at them with concern and worry.

Some employees even stopped writing and quietly looked at Sun Weiguo.

They were speculating about what serious thing had happened.

However, no matter how Sun Weiguo argued his case or questioned him angrily.

The OEM factory's attitude was as firm as a rock, leaving no room for negotiation.

"Section Chief Sun, we are also in a difficult position, but there is really no other way."

"This price is the result of our careful consideration. Please reconsider."

After saying that, the person in charge of the OEM factory hung up the phone.

Left with no other option, Sun Weiguo could only hang up the phone, feeling utterly frustrated.

I sat back heavily in the chair, as if all my strength had been drained away.

He leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling, his eyes revealing deep weariness and anxiety.

He knew in his heart that this matter was of great importance and that he had to report it to his boss, Chen Dong, immediately.

But the boss is currently far away in Nanjiang County. What should we do?

After hesitating for a while, Sun Weiguo decided to dial the phone number Chen Dong had left behind.

The call connected, and a "beep beep" waiting tone came from the receiver.

The sounds were particularly clear in the quiet office, each one seemingly pounding on Sun Weiguo's tense nerves.

Sun Weiguo gripped the receiver tightly, his heart pounding.

Silently praying in my heart that the boss could come up with a solution.

Finally, Chen Dong's calm and familiar voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, Section Chief Sun, what's wrong?"

Sun Weiguo felt like he had grasped at a straw.

He hurriedly reported the price increase by the OEM to Chen Dong in detail and in a clear and organized manner.

His tone was full of anxiety: "Boss, what should we do now?"

"This price increase is outrageous. Our company's profit margin has been severely squeezed, and we simply cannot afford it."

"If we buy at this price, we'll lose money every time we sell them."

"Moreover, it's difficult to explain to our clients; they definitely can't accept the price suddenly doubling."

"This will have a significant impact on our market share and brand reputation."

After listening, Chen Dong remained silent for a moment.

Then, in a calm yet firm tone, he said, "Section Chief Sun, don't get anxious or upset."

"In that case, you should sell the remaining cassette tapes according to the original plan."

"Once the inventory is sold out, the sales department will arrange for a holiday."

"As for the chip issue, I will find a way to solve it."

Although Chen Dong's tone sounded calm, Sun Weiguo still keenly caught the subtle gravity within it.

He knew that although his boss appeared calm on the surface, he was definitely worried about this matter.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Dong sat on the sofa in the living room of his home in Nanjiang County.

His brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep worry.

He leaned back on the sofa, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

He kept thinking of a solution.

At this moment, Chu Mengran walked out of the room with light steps.

She glanced up and saw that Chen Dong looked unwell, and her heart tightened.

She cautiously approached Chen Dong and asked softly, "Dongzi, what happened? Why do you look so pale?"

Chen Dong raised his head and looked into Chu Mengran's eyes, which were full of concern.

The vexation in my heart seemed to be blown away a little by a gentle breeze.

He told Chu Mengran about the crisis the company was facing.

After listening, Chu Mengran couldn't help but worry about Chen Dong's company: "What should we do? Can the chip problem be solved smoothly?"

"If this can't be resolved, what will happen to the company...?"

She didn't say what she was going to say, but her eyes revealed deep worry.

Chen Dong's lips curled up into a reassuring smile.

He reached out and gently touched Chu Mengran's cheek, saying softly, "Mengran, don't worry, there's always a way out, and there's always more solution than problem."

"I will definitely resolve this issue properly. I've been in the business world for so many years, what kind of storms haven't I weathered?"

"We will definitely find a way to overcome this difficulty as well."

Although he said that, Chen Dong knew the truth in his heart.