NOVPUBChapter 943: Chapter 943: That’s Even More Interesting_1 Chapter 943: Chapter 943: That’s Even More Interesting_1 “Who is the employee in contact with him?
And how did he catch the eye of Mr.
Houston, who is personally following up on this matter?” Lyke Zhekova said.
“If not, it gets even more interesting.” Lyke Zhekova said.
“Mr.
Houston, check him out as well.” Lyke Zhekova said.
“Yes.” Wallace Martin noted everything and left.
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On their way back to the office, Mr.
Houston and General Manager Webster felt a sense of unease in their hearts.
“Webster, is there any problem with our cooperation with Rui Shi?
Why would the CEO suddenly hold up the contract?” Mr.
Houston asked.
“I don’t know, the CEO didn’t know about this situation.
Usually, when we have a partnership, and there’s no problem, we just sign the contract directly.” General Manager Webster said.
“If the CEO doesn’t mention it himself, who could know?” General Manager Webster said.
He suddenly stopped and turned to look at Mr.
Houston: “Is there something you know that I don’t?”
“Precisely, the CEO’s suspicion is very reasonable.
This small deal is even worth your personal involvement?” General Manager Webster asked.
“You have been nervous since the beginning, what exactly is in the cooperation with Rui Shi that can’t be revealed?” General Manager Webster asked.
“What nonsense are you talking about!
There’s nothing like that,” Mr.
Houston said, “it’s just a normal collaboration.”
“So, why are you nervous?” General Manager Webster asked again.
“Isn’t it just because I am afraid of making a mistake?” Mr.
Houston said, “I don’t think I made any mistakes, but I’m still afraid that something I was unaware of might not satisfy the CEO.”
“Moreover, it’s just a regular partnership, what could go wrong?” Mr.
Houston said.
“Yes, a regular partnership, why could it get you so nervous?” General Manager Webster said.
As a general manager, it would be impossible for him to let Mr.
Houston deceive him with a few simple words.
He looked at Mr.
Houston: “Did you receive benefits?”
“Webster, as someone who has cooperated with so many companies at Majestic, who would not give us some benefits?
But we also take into account.
We recognize the benefits we receive, but we still need to scrutinize the partners we work with.
We would not just cooperate with unqualified companies just for some benefits, which could cause trouble for our company.” said Mr.
Houston.
“I can have such a sense of propriety, can’t I?” Mr.
Houston said.
“Although it is so, the CEO vaguely knows about these things, as long as it does not impact the company, he usually turns a blind eye,” said General Manager Webster, “But this matter might not go unchecked.”
“Turning a blind eye to it, as if we didn’t know is one thing.
But once evidence is found in an investigation, that’s a different matter,” General Manager Webster said.
“If you’re really hiding something, it’s best to clarify it with the CEO as soon as possible.
Otherwise, it won’t be a good look when it’s found out,” General Manager Webster said.
As for helping Mr.
Houston?
General Manager Webster has no such intention.
Their relationship is only that of colleagues.
He almost had to bear the brunt of Mr.
Houston’s mistake just now.
General Manager Webster believes that the fact he said such words already showed enough consideration as a colleague.
Without saying a word, Mr.
Houston walked away.
In reality, if he was really discovered, besides losing face, the actual impact would not be significant.
But it would be so embarrassing.
Back in the office, Mr.
Houston told his secretary, “Contact Jacob Zahn from Rui Shi’s Business Department and let him know that our contract may have to be put on hold for now.
Our CEO may handle this personally, and we’re not sure how long this will take.”
“Yes,” the secretary responded.
Just as Mr.
Houston was about to enter the office, he stopped, “If Jacob Zahn wants to see me, say I’m not in.”
“Yes.” The secretary nodded.
Mr.
Houston went into his office and sat back in his chair feeling a slight headache.
Meanwhile, the secretary contacted Jacob Zahn.
Jacob Zahn, who was eager and full of enthusiasm, was waiting for the contract from the other party.
He was even impatient and wanted to sign it this afternoon.
When he received a call from Mr.
Houston’s secretary, Jacob Zahn excitedly picked up.
However, he did not expect to hear that the signing of the contract had to be postponed.
Jacob Zahn felt as if the whole world had collapsed: “What …
How could this be?”
“Everything was going so well before, why the sudden postponement?” Jacob Zahn asked.
He …
He had already given his word.
Now, the CEO is also excited, just waiting to sign the contract.
But now they tell him that the contract can’t be signed for the time being?
Even though it’s temporary, who knows how long this temporary will last!
How can he explain this to the CEO!
“What did Mr.
Houston say?
What is the problem with this contract?” Jacob Zahn asked.
“I’m not sure about the specifics.
It is our CEO who personally made the decision, and he did not elaborate on the reasons,” the secretary said.
“Mr.
Houston tried his best to negotiate, but in the end, it was our CEO who has the final say on signing.” the secretary said.
“However, this is only temporary, just a slight delay.” The secretary added.
“Do you have any idea when this might be resolved?
Is there a rough estimate?” Jacob Zahn asked again.
The secretary answered patiently: “I don’t know either, we have to wait for our CEO’s decision.
Until the CEO makes a comment, us employees won’t be able to give a definitive answer.”
“Don’t you have a guess?
Although it’s the CEO’s decision, you must have a hunch, right?” Jacob Zahn said.
The secretary was already becoming impatient with Jacob Zahn’s questions.
“Mr.
Zahn, how could I casually say such things?
Furthermore, I have just found out about this and immediately informed you.
I didn’t have time to think about all of this.
And who are we to speculate on the thoughts of our CEO?”
“And, even if my guess is wrong and I tell you something that’s not accurate.
When the situation turns out differently, I can’t bear that responsibility.” the secretary said.
Jacob Zahn could see that he wasn’t going to get anywhere and said, “Is Mr.
Houston in now?”
“Mr.
Houston is currently out discussing business.” The secretary said.
“Okay, when will Mr.
Houston be back?” Jacob Zahn asked again.
“I’m not sure, Mr.
Houston did not disclose his subsequent plans to me.” the secretary said again.
“Thank you.” Jacob Zahn hang up the phone, knowing that the secretary was just brushing him off.
No matter if she really doesn’t know anything.
But as for Mr.
Houston’s schedule, how could the secretary not know?
Jacob Zahn’s expression darkened, he felt an extreme sense of frustration.
After a while, he called Mr.
Houston again.
He has Mr.
Houston’s mobile phone number.
But after a long while, there was still no answer.
Meanwhile, Mr.
Houston set his mobile phone to silent the moment it started ringing.
