Chapter 698: 698
Although Thunder Horse Military Factory was still small and new, its presence at the exhibition was a threat to the Western military industries’ big dogs . America’s Barrett Company, Belgium’s HK Company, and even Germany’s Rheinmetall AG, which claimed to be friends with Thunder Horse Group, as well as Germany’s FN Company . They all viewed the Thunder Horse Group as their most threatening rival . Be it the past, present or future, they would never be Xia Lei’s friends — only rivals and enemies!
How could they miss the opportunity to attack their enemy was it was right before them?
“When did our Thunder Horse Group allow people like you guys to criticise us?” Before Xia Lei could speak, Qing Caiyue retorted, “Our Thunder Horse Group has its own tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery, and defense system . They just haven’t been shipped over . ”
“Really?” Joe Barton sneered . “Haven’t been shipped over, or haven’t been made? China isn't the best in its manufacturing industry but rather in the art of talking, huh?”
“It’s you guys who are better at talking, right?” Qing Caiyue was sharp-tongued . “I know that Barret’s sniper rifles were completely defeated by Thunder Horse Group’s XL2500 sniper rifles at the weapons exhibition in Russia . Both were sniper rifles but why are you guys so lacking? The rifles you guys created are far behind us, yet you guys dared to speak loftily about yourselves . I don’t understand this . Sir, where is confidence to mock Thunder Horse Group coming from?”
Joe Barton was tongue-tied and could not speak .
What a clever mouth she had! Xia Lei couldn’t help admiring her . If it were him, he wouldn’t be able to talk smack like her .
One shouldn’t ever argue with women because they were naturally gifted in this .
“Hehe . ” Mark Armin laughed dryly . “Why do we need to sow unhappiness amongst us? We’re all from the same field so we should progress together, hand in hand, not go against one another . ”
“Mr Xia, who is this woman? We came to talk to you, yet you let a woman run her mouth like this . Is this what a gentleman should do?” said Ileva .
Qing Caiyue was about to retort when Xia Lei spoke . “Is it because you think she isn’t of a rank high enough to speak? Let me tell you that she is Thunder Horse Group’s marketing director and my head secretary . She probably ranks higher than you . I don’t know what you want to talk about, and I have no interest in it . If you must talk, then the Chairman of your HK Company should be the one coming over to talk to me, not you . ”
“You…” Ileva was at a loss for words too .
“And you . ” Xia Lei looked at Joe Barton . “Are you the Chairman of the Barrett Company? You’re not . You’re not, so leave and do your job . If I want to talk, I will only talk with the Chairman of your Barrett Company . ”
Joe Barton’s face couldn’t get any uglier at this affront .
It was true . Whether it was Joe Barton or Ileva, they were just senior executives of HK Company and Barrett Company . Although Thunder Horse Group was small in size, Xia Lei was the chairman . If one compared the ranks, they were way below him . What right did they have to criticise them openly?
Qing Caiyue smiled to herself, because she knew that Xia Lei was backing her up and bolstering her standing .
Just then, a few more people walked into the exhibition hall . However, it wasn’t people from an arms company but Jacqueline Eva . There were several heavily armed Gendarmerie Special Forces soldiers behind her .
“Mr Xia, are you satisfied with your booth space?” Jacqueline Eva greeted Xia Lei from afar .
Xia Lei didn’t bother with Joe Barton anymore and he walked over to her . “I’m very satisfied . ”
The main star had left so there was no need for Joe Barton and the others to stay . They walked off angrily . Mueller from FN Company was secretly glad that he hadn’t provoked Xia Lei and the woman with a sharp tongue, or he would be full of anger right now . Mark Armin wanted to talk a bit more with Xia Lei when leaving, but he gave up on the thought because the people around him were so mad .
Qing Caiyue remembered the scene where Xia Lei backed her up and bolstered her position as she watched Joe Barton and the others leave . The smile on her face grew more apparent .
“Ms . Qing, you have a way with words indeed . ” An employee of the Thunder Horse Group standing behind Qing Caiyue flattered her .
Qing Caiyue glared at him .
The employee who had attempted to flatter her shut his mouth .
He was complimenting her sharp tongue too, but her reaction was completely different .
Not far from them, Jacqueline Eva and Xia Lei continued their conversation . The atmosphere around them seemed pleasant .
“Mr Xia, if you guys need any help, just let me know . We will resolve any problems for you,” said Jacqueline Eva .
“Thank you, but I don’t need any help . We can settle it ourselves,” said Xia Lei .
“You don’t need to be polite with me . ” Jacqueline Eva smiled . “Do you have time?”
“Is there a problem?” Xia Lei had guessed Jacqueline Eva’s motive a long time ago . The French government had always wanted to work with him and were anxious about getting rid of a hot potato like him . This was why it was better for the French government to start the negotiation as soon as possible .
As expected, Jacqueline Eva said, “We want to discuss a collaboration with you . If possible, I’d like to bring you to the weapons equipment department . They are all prepared . ”
Xia Lei thought for a moment . “How about tomorrow? Even if we are going to talk, I need to prepare for it . Plus, you’ve seen that I need to decorate that huge exhibition booth . I need to assign work to my people . ”
“Okay, tomorrow it is . ” Jacqueline Eva was not expecting Xia Lei to go to the French weapons equipment department with her right now . The French government found it acceptable to reach a negotiation stage before the main weapons exhibition began . Not counting today, they still had eight days left . There was still plenty of time left .
“Okay . If there isn’t anything else, I’m going to manage the setup now,” said Xia Lei .
“Oh, right . ” Jacqueline Eva moved close to speak softly in Xia Lei ear . “Didn’t you ask me for that perfume last night?”
“Marie’s Desire?”
“I knew you would still remember its name . I have it . Come to my place tonight . ”
“To your place?”
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