Li Changyou said with a calm smile, "For us, it's a market investigation. We aim for win-win cooperation, not warfare. While making money, we also help your country develop economically. It's a perfect situation, so why not do it?"
Xu Chunliang said, "It seems you have it wrong. It's not you helping us; we're giving you the opportunity to make money. But you must be clear that I can give the opportunity to you or others, depending on who follows the rules better."
Li Changyou had long heard of Xu Chunliang's methods, but this was the first head-on clash. How could a small deputy town chief be so confident, thinking he could do whatever he wanted just because he held the Renhe Hall trademark? Li Changyou sighed and reminded, "Our tripartite cooperation has been approved by your city leaders."
Xu Chunliang smiled, "It seems you don't understand our country. We are a democratic society. It's not up to me, not even the leaders. It's the common people who are the real masters."
