After Mr. Xiang divorced, the president regretted it

After the press conference, the heavy weight on Xiang Yu and Yan Jin's hearts finally fell to the ground. The rumors on the Internet were refuted, and the public's doubts about them also disappeared. But this incident also sounded a wake-up call for them. The risks hidden in the overseas market are far more complicated than they expected.

In order to advance the project as quickly as possible, Yan Jin decided to go to the business department in person to submit the application materials for the business license. However, things did not go smoothly. The staff at the window carefully checked each document without any expression on their faces, as if they were lifeless machines on an assembly line.

"Sorry, this document needs to be stamped with an official seal." The staff member handed over a document with an expressionless face.

Yan Jin patiently explained: "Our company is in China, and cross-border express delivery takes time. Can we submit the electronic version first and submit it later when the original arrives?"

The staff shook his head and pointed to a sign on the wall with several rules written in the local language. "I'm sorry, but we have to follow the rules strictly."

Xiang Yu, who was standing by, noticed the difficulty of the situation. He pulled Amy over and asked in a low voice, "Is there anything else we have overlooked?"

Amy carefully asked the staff and looked through the relevant policies and regulations, her eyebrows gradually wrinkled. "Mr. Xiang, Mr. Yan, I found that the local government has recently updated some regulations for foreign-funded enterprises. The review process is more stringent than before, and the definitions of some clauses are vague..."

"In other words, we are stuck now?" Xiang Yu's tone was calm, but there was a hint of sharpness in his eyes.

Amy nodded, with a hint of worry in her tone: "I suggest not to directly conflict with the government departments. We can try to communicate through some informal channels to see if we can find a solution."

At night, Jack hosted a banquet in his private winery to entertain Xiang Yu and Yan Jin. Under the soft light, Jack shook the red wine glass in his hand and said with a hint of playfulness: "I heard that you encountered some troubles when dealing with government departments?"

Xiang Yu put down his glass and said straight to the point: "We need your help, Jack."

Jack smiled and said confidently, "Don't worry, I have already made arrangements. I will take you to meet an 'old friend' tomorrow. However..." He paused, and his tone became meaningful, "Some things cannot be solved by 'rules' alone."

The next morning, before the mist had dissipated, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin, led by Jack, drove to a private horse farm in the suburbs.

"That 'old friend' likes to talk business here?" Xiang Yu looked at the endless green grassland outside the window and frowned slightly.

Jack chuckled, with a hint of teasing in his tone, "Don't worry, although my friend has a bit of a weird personality, he is absolutely trustworthy."

After arriving at the horse farm, a tall middle-aged man was already waiting at the door. He had bronze skin, a hooked nose and deep eyes, and exuded a majestic aura in his every move.

"This is Mr. Robert, the person in charge of foreign-invested enterprise investment approval," Jack introduced.

Robert shook hands with Xiang Yu and Yan Jin one by one. After exchanging pleasantries, he invited them to the lounge of the horse farm for a detailed discussion.

"Jack has already told me about your situation." Robert said calmly, without any emotion. "According to the latest policy regulations, your application does have some areas that need to be improved."

Xiang Yu was about to explain, but was stopped by Yan Jin. She took a deep breath and said firmly: "Mr. Robert, we understand and respect your country's policies and regulations, but we also hope that you can understand our difficulties as a multinational company. Our project this time has a huge investment and can create a large number of jobs for the local area. It is a win-win opportunity for both parties."

Robert was silent for a moment, tapping his fingers on the table. "Ms. Yan, what you said makes sense, but policies are policies. I can't abuse my power for personal gain."

Yan Jin had expected him to say that. She took out a document from her bag and handed it over calmly, "Mr. Robert, I have a proposal. We can cooperate with local companies to jointly develop this project and use this as an opportunity to promote the optimization and improvement of relevant policies. I believe this will be a good thing for attracting more foreign-funded enterprises and promoting the economic development of your country."

Robert took the document and scanned the contents carefully. The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, with only the slight ticking of the antique clock on the wall.

After a long while, Robert put down the document, raised his head, and looked at Yan Jin deeply. "Your proposal is very constructive. I need to conduct research and evaluation with the relevant departments..."

He paused, and his tone became somewhat meaningful, "But time waits for no one..."

Robert's words were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. Yan Jin remained calm, watching Robert's expression change. She knew that the critical moment of this negotiation had arrived.

"Time is indeed the biggest cost." Yan Jin said calmly and slowly, "We also understand that policy adjustments take time, but project launches also require a window period. If we can see your determination and actions to promote policy improvements in the short term, we are willing to bear certain risks and costs."

Yan Jin's words were full of confidence and courage. Robert nodded slightly, seeming to be a little shaken by her proposal. "Give me a few days, and I will give you an answer as soon as possible." He stood up and stretched out his hand. "I believe we will find a suitable solution."

However, just when Xiang Yu and Yan Jin thought things were turning around, an invisible pressure quietly came. The local media suddenly broke the news that Xiang Yu's company was suspected of illegal operations in other countries, and public opinion was immediately in an uproar.

"Boss Yan, look at this!" The assistant hurriedly handed the tablet to Yan Jin. The eye-catching headline on the screen hurt her eyes: "Multinational corporate giant is embroiled in scandal and may face huge fines!"

Yan Jin's heart sank. She immediately realized that someone was maliciously slandering her from behind. She could almost guess who this person was - Tom. The competitor who had been eyeing them covetously finally showed his fangs.

Negative news spread like a virus, igniting public sentiment and putting government departments under tremendous pressure. Robert's promised response to them was repeatedly delayed, and project approval came to a standstill.

"Damn it!" Xiang Yu slammed his fist on the desk, and the documents were scattered all over the floor. He had never felt so powerless as he did now. He could tolerate business competition, but he could not tolerate such a despicable frame-up.

Yan Jin looked solemn, calmly directing the team to collect evidence, contact lawyers, and prepare for the coming storm. She knew that this crisis was not only about the interests of the company, but also about the reputation and future of both of them.

"What should we do now?" Jack asked in a heavy and worried tone.

Yan Jin took a deep breath, her eyes firm and sharp, like a sword drawn from its sheath, flashing with cold light. She glanced around at everyone in the conference room and said firmly, "Hold a press conference, we must respond positively!"

Xiang Yu raised his eyebrows slightly, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. Yan Jin always remained calm in times of crisis and quickly found a solution, which made him admire her even more.

"Press conference?" Jack looked embarrassed. "Public opinion is not favorable to us right now. If we respond rashly, will it be..."

"Instead of passively taking a beating, it is better to take the initiative." Yan Jin said in a steady tone, "We must believe in the power of the truth, and we must believe in our own strength."

An urgently prepared press conference was held the next morning. Facing the countless flashes and sharp eyes of reporters, Yan Jin calmly presented the company's projects in other countries, financial statements and related legal documents one by one, strongly refuted the false reports, and reserved the right to pursue legal responsibility for malicious rumor mongers.

Xiang Yu sat in the audience, watching Yan Jin shining brightly on the stage, and an indescribable sense of pride surged in his heart. He once thought that Yan Jin's strength and independence were just to cover up her inner fragility, but now he understands that it was her innate strong aura.

After the press conference, the public opinion began to change, and the public's view on the incident gradually became rational. Yan Jin struck while the iron was hot, actively contacted local media for interviews, and invited government officials to visit the company's local projects to demonstrate their sincerity and strength.

After learning the details, government officials expressed their approval of Xiang Yu's project and promised to improve relevant policies and regulations as soon as possible to create a fairer and more transparent business environment for foreign-funded enterprises.

"Congratulations, Mr. Yan, Mr. Xiang." Robert shook hands with them with a sincere smile on his face. "I believe your project will be a success."

"Thank you." Yan Jin and Xiang Yu smiled at each other, and their hearts finally settled down.

However, they did not let their guard down, because they knew that the real challenge had just begun...

Late at night, Xiang Yu's cell phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID, frowned slightly, answered the call, and asked in a low voice, "What's the matter?"

"Mr. Xiang, our products have encountered some troubles in the local market..." The anxious voice of the marketing manager came from the other end of the line.