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Chapter 432: Chapter 199 Suffocated by Dreams_3
This subtle difference could very well determine the final outcome.
Of course, since the cooperation involved L’Oréal’s key strategies, the discussions were to proceed slowly, and it couldn’t be settled merely by Gu Tongshu’s pressure.
Su Huai also realized that Si Bohan’s Chinese was very good, though the accent was heavy, but his semantic expression was extremely precise, which made things easier.
"I’m in Magic Capital, in your company’s building upstairs, would it be convenient for me to come visit you?"
Su Huai was succinct and businesslike, polite in his tone but there was an appropriately assertive attitude.
"Ah! Of course, that’s convenient! I’ll come meet you at the entrance, our office is on the 11th floor..."
"You’re too polite, really, there’s no need; I’ll come to your office to visit!"
After arranging the visit, Su Huai picked up his bag and took the elevator downstairs.
On the 11th floor, a white female secretary was already waiting at the door; she didn’t dare to recognize Su Huai when she saw him.
Which company’s important guest looked as handsome as a male model?
Su Huai had to take the initiative, "I have an appointment with President Si, my surname is Su."
The secretary jumped, startled, and quickly led him inside.
L’Oréal’s headquarters were just as one would expect, the most prominent feature being the abundance of women, with a display area inside showcasing various products.
Su Huai glanced around and actually recognized a few items.
HR Helena’s little green bottle and white bandages, YSL Saint Laurent’s lipstick sets, and surprisingly, Giorgio Armani—who knew a brand known for suits would also have perfumes?
Rough guy Su Huai felt surrounded by women’s products, but fortunately, the CEO’s office was not far, and soon, he met the helmsman of L’Oréal China.
To Su Huai’s surprise, Si Bohan was waiting not far from his office door and gave him a warm hug as he approached.
"My goodness! Mr. Su, are you a Huaxia male star or a supermodel? You’re even more handsome than Apollo!"
Si Bohan was a very tall middle-aged man who, if I were to describe him using an everyday analogy, looked a bit like Loki.
Before coming, Su Huai had done his homework and found some interesting information—earlier this year, the former Huaxia Region president, Bei Hanqing, had been replaced by Si Bohan, but Bei had not been promoted; instead, he remained in Magic Capital, continuing to handle Asia-Pacific business.
With the new president in charge, how was he to be responsible? Responsible for what?
There were several other top leaders in a similar situation, such as the global president of the Paris L’Oréal brand and the president of the L’Oréal Group’s Hong Kong Region. They were all veteran figures originally, suddenly appointed to "other important positions" this year, effectively making way for the new generation without having made any mistakes.
Su Huai hadn’t asked Gu Tongshu what was going on; he guessed it himself.
The digital strategy, of course.
L’Oréal Group began a comprehensive transformation, embracing the new era, venturing into more explorations and trials, and the digitalization of BA influencers was a product of this strategy.
Thus, it could be understood that: Si Bohan represented the group’s new generation, the transformation faction, brought to Huaxia with the transformation will of the entire group, an enthusiast for aggressively promoting the digital strategy.
For Su Huai, this was both good and bad.
The downside was, when it came to fundamental interests, Si Bohan would not budge an inch, and the warmth he currently displayed would remain superficial, rendering Gu Tongshu’s influence fruitless.
The upside was, if Su Huai could cleverly sway him, then the invincible barrier of Ali’s L’Oréal background would no longer be unbreakable.
So...
It was time to let him suffocate for his dream!
