At that moment, Walker said to Su Qingxue, "Miss Su, please let me see that Token."
Su Qingxue casually handed the Heavenly King Token to Walker, who received it with reverence. Although he had never met the King of Heaven, he had seen the Heavenly King Token before. Even his own boss trembled at the sight of the Heavenly King Token, let alone him. I'm so lucky to have the chance to touch it. No one else ever gets this opportunity.
With great care and reluctance, he handed the Heavenly King Token back to Su Qingxue.
"Miss Su, may I be so bold as to ask where you got this Token?" he asked. This was of the utmost importance.
Su Qingxue remembered what Ye Fan had said—it belonged to her man.
She replied shyly, "This Token belongs to my man."
Instantly, Walker was shocked. The shock gave way to fear, as he realized he had nearly offended the King of Heaven through his carelessness. If that had happened, not only would he have been finished, but his superior would have been as well. He was terrified just thinking about what could have happened.
Therefore, he said solemnly to Su Qingxue, "Miss Su, please forgive my rashness!"
"You're too kind, Mr. Walker. I was wondering, can I join Global International and become your partner?" Su Qingxue inquired, unsure if the Token would actually have any effect.
Walker had to resist the urge to curse. Isn't the answer obvious? Even if you're the King of Heaven's woman, do you have to be so arrogant? Then again, the King of Heaven's woman has every right to be.
He hastily replied, "Yes, yes, of course! Miss Su, Global International will sign exclusively with you. We won't consider the other two families at all! As long as you can forgive my earlier mistake, that's all that matters."
Su Qingxue was utterly baffled, thinking she must be dreaming. She said, "How could I dare not forgive you? Mr. Walker, perhaps we could discuss the contract."
But to Walker, this sounded like a threat.
He cautiously asked, "May I know what percentage Miss Su desires?"
Even if Su Qingxue demands everything, I have to accept it. If my boss finds out, he'll definitely praise me for handling this correctly. This could even earn me a seat on the board of directors when I get older. My eligibility for the board hinges on this very moment. If I mess this up, it's all over. Not only will I lose my chance at the board, but my boss will kill me. And if my boss doesn't, the King of Heaven will. I've heard too many legends about the King of Heaven's wrath.
Su Qingxue asked, "May I ask what percentage the Ji family and the Shen family were offered?"
"They asked for thirty percent. Miss Su, how about we give you seventy percent, and Global International will take thirty?" Walker asked, gauging her opinion.
Su Qingxue exclaimed in shock, "Seventy percent?"
Seeing her expression, Walker broke into a cold sweat, completely misinterpreting her shock as dissatisfaction. "Is that not enough, Miss Su? In that case... how about eighty percent!"
I can't believe it, he thought, his heart pounding. This demure and aloof Miss Su isn't satisfied with even seventy percent!
"Eighty percent?"
Su Qingxue was shocked once more. She knew this had to be a dream, one more audacious than any she had dared to have. An eighty-percent profit share was beyond her wildest imagination.
Walker felt helpless. He had completely misunderstood Su Qingxue's intention, just as she had misunderstood his. He figured he had to give her whatever she was trying to extort from him.
So, he said, "Miss Su, how about ninety percent?"
At this, Su Qingxue snapped out of her shock. "Mr. Walker, you can't be serious!"
"I am! Absolutely!" Walker quickly replied. So she's trying to get everything for nothing! She wants one hundred percent! But with her status, she actually has the right to demand it.
Su Qingxue said, "Mr. Walker, I would have been satisfied with the same share they were offered. How could I possibly dare to ask for ninety percent!"
"Please, Miss Su, don't threaten me anymore! You can have the whole hundred percent!" Walker was on the verge of tears. He had seen people make threats, but he had never seen someone play dumb so effectively as a weapon. Who would dare resist such a threat?
Su Qingxue hadn't expected Walker to be so afraid of her. It had to be because of the Heavenly King Token; she hadn't realized its effect would be so profound. Looking at the situation, he would probably agree even if I asked for a hundred percent. However, that wouldn't be a sustainable long-term plan.
She immediately said, "Mr. Walker, I only want fifty percent. A fifty-fifty split is fine."
"What?" Walker stared at Su Qingxue in shock.
Su Qingxue continued, "Business is about fairness. So, Mr. Walker, fifty percent is already a result beyond my imagination."
Walker was deeply impressed by Su Qingxue's character.
"Miss Su, Jiangning City is just one of our districts in the Divine Land," he said. "How about we stick with seventy percent? You take seventy, and we at Global International take thirty! If you don't agree, I won't be able to eat or sleep!"
Su Qingxue realized just how scared Walker was of her. "Alright, then. Thank you, Mr. Walker. I will remember this kindness."
"No, no, no! It is an honor that you hold us in high enough regard to partner with us! With your status and position, you could find much better partners if you looked down on us!" Walker insisted.
Su Qingxue replied, "Then it's settled. Mr. Walker, once my company is back on its feet, we can return to a fifty-fifty split. After all, a partnership should be a long-term venture, not about short-term gains. When can we sign the contract?"
"Anytime you like, Miss Su. Whenever you have the time, we're ready!" Walker agreed at once.
"Good!"
Just then, Su Qingxue and Walker stepped out of the room. Shen Zhehao and Young Master Ji immediately rushed forward to greet them, not daring to offend a behemoth like Walker.
Walker announced, "My earlier conclusion was a bit hasty, so I've decided to make another announcement now that our partner has been confirmed. We at Global International are rescinding our offers to the Ji family and the Shen family. Our new partner is the Su family! We look forward to advancing together with the Su family to build a new business empire!"
Instantly, the room was in an uproar. The guests couldn't believe what they were hearing, certain they had misheard. Only after confirming it was true did it finally sink in, feeling like a bizarre dream. Walker had bluntly rejected the Ji and Shen families, choosing to partner directly with the Su family without giving them any face at all. Then again, he certainly had the status to do so.
It looks like Walker is trying to curry favor with the Su family. Do they really have such a powerful background? The story behind this is simply unbelievable.
Young Master Ji and Shen Zhehao nearly collapsed. The turn of events was too sudden for them to handle. They couldn't accept this outcome and were on the verge of a breakdown.
Young Master Ji stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Walker, has there been some sort of misunderstanding? If you're not satisfied with the profit share, we can renegotiate!"
"Yes, exactly!" Shen Zhehao quickly chimed in.
But Walker simply said, "Gentlemen, were my words not clear enough? How many times must I repeat myself? Global International will no longer be partnering with your two families. Not now, and not ever!"
A new wave of shock rippled through the crowd. If they had any doubts before, they were now completely certain.
The two young masters were at a loss. In fact, everyone in the room was just as stunned. They couldn't fathom what method Su Qingxue had used to make a titan like Walker reverse his decision so dramatically. They knew it wasn't some underhanded deal, because the look on Walker's face as he gazed at Su Qingxue was one of pure awe and fear, completely devoid of disrespect.
This reversal was simply too sudden for anyone to process.