Chapter 5 — People With Real Power, Ultimately Shine

"For this problem, my initial plan is to abandon the current ineffective multi-storey warehouse model."

"Instead, we will cooperate directly with a third-party logistics unit that owns an automatic warehouse at the port of Rotterdam, thereby implementing a quick import, quick export model."

"I have pre-screened two suitable companies."

“Here is a price quote as well as a comparison of their performance.”

I turned the laptop toward the projector. A clear, intuitive data table immediately appears on the screen.

"As for customs clearance procedures..."

"I have studied the latest European Union provisions on trade facilitation."

"As long as our customs records meet AEO (Priority Enterprise) standards, we will enjoy a simple declaration mechanism and priority inspection."

"Coincidentally, one of the two logistics units I just mentioned owns this exact certification."

Not only does it completely answer Kevin's question. I also came up with a plan to handle risks that he hadn't even thought of. Each answer is fluent. Strong argument. Full data. The entire meeting room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Kevin's expression also changes continuously. From provocation... To surprise... In the end, only confusion and struggle remained. The way General Director Vuong looked at me was the opposite. Therein lies undisguised satisfaction and appreciation. He turned to look at Kevin. In those eyes... There was a very clear unhappiness. After the meeting ends. A female colleague in the next department quietly pulled me aside.

"Tieu Lam."

"You have to be careful with Kevin."

She sincerely reminded.

"This person is very narrow-minded."

"In the past, he was so oppressive that some good colleagues had to quit."

"Now I am the most valued person by my boss."

"He must have considered me a thorn in his side."

I smiled and said thanks.

"Thank you Ms. Truong, I will pay attention."

Returning to my seat... I didn't have the slightest fear in my heart. The workplace is like a battlefield. I never expected everyone to get along. What I always believe... Is that only professional ability is the sharpest and most solid weapon to help a person stand firm in the midst of this war. The second round of official negotiations took place as planned. This time, the French side sent a team of technical experts and the legal department to participate. The negotiations also officially entered the most difficult phase. Thanks to careful preparation in advance and a smooth communication process, everything started off very smoothly. I stand between the two sides, connecting each content, accurately conveying each technical parameter, each commercial term, and quickly narrowing the differences in understanding on both sides. Throughout the morning, the meeting room was filled with a professional and efficient atmosphere. The expressions on the faces of General Director Vuong and the Chinese delegation became more and more comfortable. In their hearts, they began to believe that... This cooperation project was almost firmly in hand. However... Just as the afternoon meeting was more than halfway done, an unexpected incident occurred. The head of the French legal department, a middle-aged man named Leblanc with a stern face, suddenly spoke at once. circuit at lightning speed, giving an extremely complex clause. That provision relates to the additional annex on cross-border data transfers in the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.