Leo, consumed by anger, gritted his teeth and shouted, "Joseph, don't you see it? How that young girl was crying!"
"So what if I see it?" Joseph responded, clearly unhappy. He continued, "Are you feeling sorry for her? Then why don't you take her away? If she willingly chose to be here, she must have anticipated encounters like this with certain guests. I can't take responsibility for everyone's future because I don't have the ability to control it. Leo, remember this, you currently lack both wealth and influence, so you are not in a position to pity others."
Frustrated and overwhelmed, Leo threw the towel he was holding and shouted, "Damn it! I quit! Whoever wants to drive that car can do it! I don't want it, okay?"
"And what about your team?" Joseph countered, suppressing his own anger and raising his voice.
Leo came to a sudden halt, pausing to consider Joseph's words.
Joseph spoke firmly and precisely, saying, "What you experienced today might become a recurring occurrence in your future. Where do you think business comes from? Does it simply appear through casual conversations and laughter? You can choose to give up a car for the sake of your dignity today, but are you also willing to let go of your team just to save face?"
Leo's breathing became rapid as his emotions intensified.
Joseph stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "What your father wants is to let you learn how to endure."
In the end, Leo reluctantly complied and followed Joseph back to the booth, casting a solemn gaze upon the young women who were prohibited from enjoying themselves. A heavy stone seemed to settle in his heart.
However, it was apparent that the customer wouldn't let things go so easily.
After being entertained a few more times, the customer's demeanor began to loosen up slightly. While discussing the product, he remarked, "When it comes to selling jewelry, every company is essentially the same. However, different qualities require different selling approaches."
Leo didn't immediately grasp the implication behind the statement.
Joseph, displaying his cleverness, took out a box from the bag and handed it to the customer. Leo's gaze fixed on the box, recognizing it as the bracelet he had seen at the club.
The customer opened the box and examined its contents. Inside was a stunning and dazzling bracelet, a piece of exquisite jewelry.
Joseph wore a smile as he spoke, "We heard about your upcoming marriage, and we would like to offer this bracelet as a gift."
Leo was slightly puzzled since he wasn't aware of the man's impending marriage.
To their delight, the man expressed his happiness and complimented Joseph, saying, "Young man, you have a promising future ahead of you."
Capitalizing on the positive moment, Joseph skillfully segued into the topic of the goods they had on hand. Seizing the opportunity, he inquired, "To be honest, how do you feel about our products?"
Joseph maintained a calm demeanor as he assured the customer, "You can rest assured that our products are of exceptional quality. If we were to rate them on a scale of 1 to 10, they would easily score an 8. With the right packaging and presentation, they can be absolutely perfect."
Leo was surprised.
The customer pondered for a moment before expressing his thoughts, "I've seen your product designs, but they seem a bit..."
Joseph interjected with confidence, "No worries, we can work on more detailed and enhanced designs, focusing on improving the overall color scheme."
The customer was genuinely convinced by Joseph's response and nodded approvingly, "Young man, you definitely have a business mindset."
With the agreement successfully settled, there was an air of satisfaction.
However, Leo's mood didn't match the apparent happiness.
He turned to Joseph and voiced his confusion, saying, "You mentioned the quality was an 8 out of 10, but wasn't it actually a 5? Why did you exaggerate?"
Joseph responded, "Consider the nature of the jewelry industry. Do you believe companies would invest heavily in inspections? No, only those within the industry truly understand the quality of jewelry. How many products in the market are rated as a 5 but presented as a 10? By doing so, we create a profit margin that allows us to thrive."
Leo disagreed with Joseph's perspective, stating firmly, "You are deceiving consumers."
Joseph's displeasure was evident as he lectured Leo, saying, "You have no understanding of sub-channel sales, do you? If you don't comprehend it, go back and study your textbooks! Do you think different countries use the same ingredients for the same brand? Don't be naive! Let's take a dress as an example. What is sold in Europe and what is sold in South Africa will undoubtedly use different materials. Otherwise, how would manufacturers make a profit? Leo, remember this, in business, there is no room for personal relationships or emotions. If you share your feelings with others, they will only exploit your kindness and use it against you as a weakness!"
With Joseph's assistance, Leo's remaining inventory was successfully sold out.
However, instead of using the money to purchase a car or keep it for himself, Leo didn't receive the funds directly.
It was Joseph who took the money on Leo's behalf.
When Joseph passed that check to Leo, he said, "This is what you deserve, you don't have to punish yourself to be angry with others."
Leo did not pick up the check, just lightly asked him, "Do you know the customer was fired?"
"Yes." Joseph didn't look surprised.
Leo looked at him suspiciously.
Joseph took a seat opposite Leo and explained, "I wrote an anonymous letter to his superior."
"Why would you do that?" Leo was taken aback.
Joseph met his gaze and replied, "It's quite simple. I wanted to eliminate any traces of bribery involving your group."
Leo was shocked and reacted strongly, questioning Joseph's actions. He exclaimed, "But why would you do that? He's on the verge of getting married. By exposing him for bribery, aren't you jeopardizing his job and future prospects? How can the same company in the industry employ him after he's been fired under such allegations?"
Joseph remained indifferent as he responded, "Who told you he was getting married soon?"
Leo was taken aback and reminded Joseph, "But last time you gave him gifts for his upcoming marriage..."
Joseph chuckled and clarified, "I simply made up an excuse for him. Do you really think he is actually getting married? In fact, I don't even know if he has a girlfriend."
"You..."
Leo looked at him like he was a stranger.
Joseph fixed his gaze on Leo and reiterated, "Remember what I said earlier? When you lack money and power, you shouldn't pity others. He took our goods so effortlessly, it's likely he's also taking advantage of clients from other companies. It won't be difficult for his superiors to discover his actions. However, rest assured that your group won't be implicated in the investigation, and he won't be foolish enough to voluntarily disclose it."
Leo's chest rose and fell with his emotions, and after a long pause, he finally expressed, "Joseph, you are incredibly inhuman."
Human?
How much did it deserve?
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