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Chapter 585: Chapter 0585: Yacht Crisis
Time passed in a flash, and before they knew it, the day of negotiation that Xiahou Yuzhu had mentioned arrived.
What puzzled and confused Ye Xunhuan and Mei Hanqing was why Qiu Ruoxi had said that Qin Muge would come the day after their arrival, yet she still hadn’t showed up.
However, by now, Ye Xunhuan and Mei Hanqing no longer had the time to ponder this matter, as in just a few hours, they would be discussing cooperation with Italian brands.
Over the past few days, the Stiegler family hadn’t caused any trouble for Ye Xunhuan, filling his heart with curiosity. Could it be that Luo Hanlin’s influence in Italy had reached the heavens, allowing him to settle things even with the Stiegler family?
Regardless of Luo Hanlin’s methods, the lack of trouble from the Stiegler family was an outcome Ye Xunhuan was more than happy to accept.
"Xunhuan, don’t be too nervous. Later on, your aunt and I will support you and Miss Mei," Xiahou Yuzhu said softly to Ye Xunhuan.
Ye Xunhuan smiled and exchanged a few courteous words with Xiahou Yuzhu, then said no more.
As time flew by like a fleeting horse, it soon came to the appointed hour, and Xiahou Yuzhu led Ye Xunhuan and Mei Hanqing directly out of the villa towards Lake Como.
About twenty minutes later, with a group of bodyguards escorting them, the three arrived at Lake Como!
At that moment, Lake Como was dotted with numerous yachts of different sizes, clearly a popular destination for a lake excursion.
Yet among these yachts, there was one that was so luxurious it stood out conspicuously!
At a glance, Ye Xunhuan recognized the yacht as the SeaXplorer, manufactured by the Dutch shipyard Damen and the yacht builder AMELS!
This yacht was incredibly luxurious and even equipped with ice-breaking capabilities; it was said to be made for the wealthy who seek adventure and have grown tired of merely taking their yachts to places like the Caribbean Sea or the Mediterranean.
Moreover, the yacht could accommodate the private helicopters of the rich, truly embodying the epitome of luxury!
Then, under Xiahou Yuzhu’s lead, Ye Xunhuan and Mei Hanqing boarded the yacht.
The interior space of the yacht was vast, capable of accommodating over thirty guests and several dozen crew members.
Many bodyguards were present inside the yacht, and they immediately greeted Xiahou Yuzhu with respect. Xiahou Yuzhu appeared quite accustomed to this, showing no ripple on her face.
Ye Xunhuan, too, showed no change in expression, since it wasn’t his first time on this yacht. But it was Mei Hanqing’s first real taste of the extravagant life, so she looked around with curiosity.
She also knew that they were here for business and couldn’t afford to lose her composure.
The yacht was divided into four levels, and it didn’t take long for Xiahou Yuzhu to lead them to the yacht’s reception hall.
Apart from Luo Hanlin, there were six others in the yacht’s reception hall, four men and two women!
The group of seven chatted and laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
Upon seeing Xiahou Yuzhu bring over Ye Xunhuan and Mei Hanqing, Luo Hanlin immediately stood up, waved to Ye Xunhuan, and introduced him to the others, saying, "This is Ye Xunhuan, my niece’s husband, and this lady is Mei Hanqing, Miss Mei, my niece Qiu Ruoxi’s capable assistant. If you offend them in any way later, I ask you all to be a bit more accommodating!"
Following Luo Hanlin’s introduction, Ye Xunhuan and Mei Hanqing learned that the six individuals were the representatives in charge of luxury brands like Fendi, Valentino, and Dolce & Gabbana, among others.
The two women were the representatives responsible for the negotiations from Bottega Veneta and Bvlgari, respectively.
After the introductions had concluded, four of the men couldn’t help but praise Mei Hanqing for her beauty, appearing very gentlemanly and elegant, which greatly enhanced their likeability!
In response, Mei Hanqing remained very humble and didn’t forget to give all six of them a compliment in turn.
Luo Hanlin seemed quite familiar with these people, conversing and laughing merrily, creating a harmonious and friendly atmosphere. Coupled with Ye Xunhuan’s outgoing nature, even with foreigners, he quickly mingled with them as if it wasn’t their first meeting and as if they had known each other for ages!
Perhaps sensing that the mood was right and everyone was getting well-acquainted, Luo Hanlin directly brought up business matters.
Once Luo Hanlin mentioned this, Bvlgari’s representative Alina took the lead and said, "Although it is the era of online shopping and it has become a trend, which is not rare, we have also considered trying it out!"
"But the risks are immense; one misstep could ruin our brand in Huaxia. I wonder, Miss Mei and Mr. Ye, does your company have any strategies in place?"
"Ms. Alina, what you’re referring to must be high-quality counterfeits, worried that setting up online sales with our company could lead to some trouble, yes?"
"That’s one way to understand it!"
"Please rest assured, everyone, we are completely self-operating, and all of our products will be sold by ourselves..."
"Miss Mei, I’m not worried about your self-operating model, but express delivery is a massive risk. We’ve heard from Mr. Luo that your company owns its own logistics center, but our products are of substantial value. Can you guarantee that your employees will maintain their integrity during the delivery process?"
As she spoke, the Fendi representative seemed to fear that Mei Hanqing might misunderstand something, so she immediately explained again, "Miss Mei, please don’t misunderstand my meaning, I’m not doubting the quality of your employees. But in the face of huge profits, I fear it’s difficult for anyone not to be tempted, right?"
Upon hearing this, Mei Hanqing’s eyebrows knitted slightly. What the other party said was indeed a problem; after all, high-quality fakes were rampant, and how many people could remain indifferent in the face of profit?
Moreover, in Huaxia’s delivery industry, missing packages were not uncommon!
Just as Mei Hanqing was about to speak, Ye Xunhuan interjected, "Buddy, we have considered the concern you’ve expressed and have also found a solution. However, the specifics of this approach will be conveyed to you once you confirm a partnership with us."
"Of course, if you find our method unfeasible, you are entirely free to withdraw. But before that, we’ll need to sign a confidentiality agreement since this is a trade secret. What do you think?"
Mei Hanqing was startled — when had they found a solution?
How come she was unaware?
Was he intentionally setting a trap?
Knowing Ye Xunhuan like Mei Hanqing did, such a scheme was not only within his capabilities but also very likely.
As if sensing Mei Hanqing’s concerns, Ye Xunhuan immediately shot her a reassuring glance.
While the yacht headed into Lake Como, with Ye Xunhuan, Mei Hanqing, and these cunning capitalists discussing their collaboration, six luxury yachts were fast approaching them!
Aboard these six yachts gathered numerous intimidating figures, each with a fierce demeanor and eyes like cold electricity, their gaze harboring the cruel, scythe-like glint of death.
On one of the yachts, Avid stood, while Isaac was seated beside him in a wheelchair!
They intended to attack the yacht that Ye Xunhuan was on and bury him in the depths of Lake Como!
