Leveling Up With My Pet

Under the watchful gaze of Qiu Yang, Liu Yong reached into his pocket and pulled out a sleek, black business card.

He carefully placed it into Qiu Yang's trembling hand and said,

"You can contact Vice President Xie using the information on this card. Discuss the specifics of our company's cooperation with him. I won't be showing up myself."

Qiu Yang's expression remained puzzled, but his eyes widened in shock when he glanced at the card.

The information on the card was crystal clear - Xie Fuhua, the Vice President of Yanhuang Petroleum Group, and his direct contact number.

Initially, Qiu Yang was too stunned to react, but his shock transformed into excitement after a few moments.

"I must be dreaming," he muttered in disbelief, "This can't be real."

To test his theory, Qiu Yang pinched himself, wincing as the sharp pain jolted through his hand and into his brain.

He quickly realized this wasn't a dream and had just been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

As he gazed at Liu Yong, his perspective of him had changed entirely. He now held him in the highest regard and admired him greatly.

"Boss, you're amazing!" he exclaimed in utter disbelief.

Obtaining Deputy Director Sun's contact information was arduous, but even after all his effort, Sun remained cold and indifferent towards him.

The position of deputy director was already far beyond his reach, especially when considering his current position as a vice president.

"Boss, can I really call President Xie directly?" Qiu Yang asked Liu Yong with a hint of uncertainty.

Liu Yong waved his hand and replied, "Of course you can. Just give him a call."

Without hesitation, Qiu Yang responded with two enthusiastic words, "Okay, okay!" and immediately dialed the number on the business card.

As he sat in his office, Qiu Yang couldn't help but feel nervous as he dialed the number.

He pondered many things in his mind, such as the other party's attitude, what they would say, and whether he would be rejected outright.

After taking a deep breath to calm his nerves, he dialed the number and immediately identified himself as the person on the other end of the line.

"Hello, President Xie. This is Qiu Yang from Global Ocean Services," he said confidently.

Upon hearing Qiu Yang's introduction, the person on the other end of the line momentarily appeared to be taken aback.

However, as soon as he heard the name "Global Ocean Services," his demeanor immediately changed, becoming more cordial and enthusiastic.

"Hello, Mr. Qiu. I'm interested in discussing potential cooperation in the oil transportation business with you. You're welcome to come to my office at any time," he said eagerly.

The sudden shift in tone took aback Qiu Yang. He felt relieved entirely after sensing the enthusiasm in Xie Fuhua's voice.

This only added to the already immense respect he had for Liu Yong.

Qiu Yang was convinced that Xie Fuhua's enthusiasm was due to Liu Yong's influence.

However, the truth was that Ding Wen had made a favorable impression on Xie Fuhua.

The conversation between the two parties flowed seamlessly, and Qiu Yang said he would visit the following day to discuss the oil ocean transportation business with Xie Fuhua.

Yanhuang Petroleum Group's headquarters was situated in Huahai City, where there stood an imposing office building with a large number of floors.

The words "Yanhuang Petroleum" were emblazoned on the roof, making them highly visible from afar.

The following day, Qiu Yang, accompanied by his assistant, arrived at Yanhuang Petroleum Group's headquarters and met with Xie Fuhua.

The negotiations went smoothly and were conducted in a very cordial atmosphere.

The smoothness of the negotiations exceeded Qiu Yang's expectations.

After discussing the specifics, Xie Fuhua turned to the Minister of Petroleum Ocean Shipping, sitting beside him, and instructed, "Xiao Qin, please prepare the contract. I will personally sign it later."

"Of course," Minister Qin replied respectfully before immediately setting to work on preparing the contract.

Upon leaving the conference room, Qin Jianchun went directly to the No. 2 Department of Petroleum Ocean Shipping, where he loudly instructed Deputy Director Sun to prepare the contract.

Upon hearing this, Deputy Director Sun rushed over with a fawning expression,

"Minister, may I ask which ocean shipping company the contract is with? Is it Proton Group?"

Qin Jianchun replied,

"No, it's with Global Ocean Services."

Deputy Director Sun was taken aback and seriously wondered whether he had misheard.

Just the day before, the boss of Global Ocean Services had tried to connect with him, hoping to have a meal and discuss the possibility of securing some ocean shipping business.

Deputy Director Sun was shocked when he discovered Minister Qin hooked up with someone.

The mere thought of it left him dumbfounded and unable to process what was happening.

To make matters worse, Qin Jianchun appeared visibly displeased with his lack of action and reminded him of the urgent task.

"Snap out of it," he scolded. "President Xie and President Qiu from Universal are waiting for the contract. We can't keep them waiting any longer."

Deputy Director Sun couldn't believe what he was hearing.

How could Qin Jianchun expect him to focus on work when such a bombshell had just been dropped?

He couldn't help but feel embarrassed at the thought of his insignificance compared to President Xie's powerful connections.

He wondered why they had even bothered to come to him for help.

He took a moment to gather his thoughts before finally realizing that he had to put his personal feelings aside and focus on the task at hand.

After all, his duty as a deputy director was to assist anyone who required his help.

He reminded himself that he was a professional and that he had a job to do.

It wasn't until Qin Jianchun reminded him again that Deputy Director Sun finally managed to snap out of his stupor and get to work on the contract.

He promised himself that he would always be prepared for any unexpected or uncomfortable situation.

Despite the size and complexity of the Yanhuang Petroleum Group, the contract for their partnership with Universal was relatively simple and had a pre-existing template that could be easily modified to fit their specific needs.

With Deputy Director Sun's help, the contract was completed in minutes.

Qin Jianchun gestured for Deputy Director Sun to follow him into the meeting room where Xie Fuhua and Qiu Yang were waiting.

Sun felt nervous and out of place among these influential businessmen, feeling over his head.

When he entered the room, Deputy Director Sun saw Qiu Yang and Xie Fuhua deep in conversation and couldn't help but feel intimidated.

He lowered his head, trying to make himself as small and unnoticeable as possible, not wanting to draw any attention to himself.

Qiu Yang glanced at him briefly but didn't give him a second thought. With the formalities out of the way, the two parties quickly signed the contract and sealed their partnership.

It was clear that both parties were satisfied with the agreement, and Qiu Yang left the Yanhuang Petroleum Group feeling relaxed and ready to embark on their new venture together.

Liu Yong perused the news on his mobile device and came across reports concerning the colossal shark looming off the coast of RB.

Regrettably, the massive sea creature had once again attacked humans, biting off a small fishing boat and claiming the lives of three fishermen aboard.

This shocking news took Liu Yong aback.

However, he was even more surprised when a major RB chaebol offered a staggering reward of 20 million US dollars to anyone who could successfully capture or kill this daunting shark.

The thought of such a handsome sum of money being up for grabs would undoubtedly tempt many individuals and organizations to take on the arduous task of hunting down and neutralizing the beast.

Liu Yong pondered the matter further and wondered if any government directive influenced the chaebol's decision to offer such a high bounty.

He couldn't help but speculate whether the RB authorities had anything to do with this development.

In addition to the jaw-dropping monetary reward offered by the chaebol, the RB officials had taken it upon themselves to track down the colossal shark.

They had formed a specialized patrol team comprising several patrol boats and helicopters to scour the area in search of the elusive sea creature.

It was clear that the hunt was on, and everyone was determined to bring this dangerous predator to justice.

Out on the vast sea, two patrol boats cruised through the waves, keeping a distance of about one nautical mile from one another.

Meanwhile, a helicopter flew low overhead, scanning the area below.

This was one of the dedicated patrols tasked with tracking the colossal shark wreaking havoc in the waters.

Half an hour ago, the patrol had received a distressing report that the giant shark had once again attacked a cargo ship in the same sea area they were currently searching.

The good news was that the vessel was relatively sizable, and the attack did not result in any casualties.

Nevertheless, it was clear that the shark was still a significant threat and needed to be dealt with swiftly before more damage could be done.

The patrol team was on high alert, and their eyes peeled for any signs of the elusive predator.

The helicopter's rotor blades beat against the air, creating a distinct thumping sound that echoed across the water's surface.

The patrol boats followed in its wake, their powerful engines propelling them forward with remarkable speed and agility.

As they combed the area, the patrol team remained vigilant, knowing the shark could strike any moment.

They were determined to catch the creature and end its reign of terror once and for all.

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