Chapter 1620: Cooperation
Most of the executives present were here to establish good relations with Xu Ke.
After all, as long as they could latch onto the big tree of Xu Group, living a life of luxury would soon be within their reach.
After Xu Ke finished his speech, each of the executives present pressed forward once again.
Seeing this scene, Xu Ke was genuinely quite troubled.
He regretted hosting this banquet, finding it really thankless and burdensome to entertain these people.
Although those present were all CEOs, in Xu Ke’s eyes, they weren’t that important.
Old Master Xu only wanted to establish good relations for Xu Group’s development.
But to be honest, the development of Xu Group had little to do with these companies.
Because even without them, Xu Group would still develop well. Having one more friend, one more partner only meant more paths in the future.
After all, no one would complain about having more paths or partners.
After dealing with the CEOs for a while, it was finally time for dinner.
Though the banquet was arranged by Old Master Xu, Xu Ke himself was in charge of the food supplies.
He knew these executives were used to exquisite dishes, and ordinary food wouldn’t catch their eye.
Should they find the food unpalatable, it would greatly affect their perception of the Group.
So Xu Ke took an unconventional route, bringing in rustic and wild greens from the countryside.
After being cooked by a five-star chef, the taste turned out to be exceedingly delicious.
Xu Ke had already tasted them in advance and was very satisfied with the dishes.
Once all the dishes were served, the executives couldn’t believe their eyes.
The food looked plain and all vegetables, with no appetite appeal.
Some even started complaining about how a big group like Xu Group could be so stingy.
"Mr. Xu, we’ve traveled far to attend Xu Group’s banquet. Is this how you entertain us?"
A plump man suddenly stood up, looking quite dissatisfied.
Xu Ke didn’t expect anyone to complain since, in his impression, the food was extremely tasty, and he believed no one would dislike it.
"Sir, can you point out where our hospitality was lacking? If so, please tell us, and we’ll try our best to meet your expectations."
Xu Ke didn’t get angry immediately but wanted to understand the root of the issue.
The plump man hadn’t expected Xu Ke to be so accommodating and immediately softened his tone.
After all, it wasn’t worth making a big scene just because of food.
"Mr. Xu, it’s not that I wanted to say anything. It’s just that we’ve come a long way, and you can’t expect us to eat these unfamiliar weeds. Not talking about delicacies, but at least some homely dishes. We’ve never seen these before; how can we even start?"
After listening to him, Xu Ke finally understood.
The man was complaining about the food, evidently without even trying it first.
"Sir, Xu Group is very sincere. Since you’re interested in what we provided, why not taste it first? If you’re still unsatisfied, we’ll keep changing it until you’re pleased."
Xu Ke’s voice was loud enough for everyone to hear clearly.
Initially, those who complained fell silent.
No one wanted to be the standout at this moment, as it was just a meal, after all, nothing essential.
The plump man was hesitant after hearing Xu Ke and wasn’t sure how to start with the plain-looking dishes.
But since this was Xu Group’s banquet and Xu Ke pretty much issued a challenge, not eating would mean losing face for others.
The plump man gritted his teeth and shoved the wild greens into his mouth.
He thought it would taste awful, but, unexpectedly, as soon as he chewed, an overwhelming fragrance flooded his taste buds.
Instantly, he was won over by the deliciousness.
He swore it was the best food he’d ever tasted, unmatched by any previous meat and fish he had.
He ate more and more enthusiastically, no longer caring about his image, even using his hands to grab at the food.
The executives present couldn’t believe their eyes.
After all, none of them were without status, and the plump man was himself a CEO of a listed company.
For him to be so out of character meant the food was extraordinary.
Gradually, more people began to try it and were immediately taken by the wild greens.
Seeing the truth, Xu Ke shook his head helplessly.
He knew no one could possibly dislike what he’d prepared.
After all, he’d personally tasted it, and with his picky palate, anything that satisfied him wouldn’t disappoint others.
Many journalists also attended the banquet, and Xu Ke seated them in a special area.
Like everyone else, they were swept away by the delicious dishes, unable to believe what ordinary wild greens could be transformed into.
Some reporters even began filming the dishes with their cameras.
They forgot their original purpose, turning this into a food program.
While eating, many executives slowly approached Xu Ke to discuss cooperation.
For someone with potential, Xu Ke welcomed the opportunity, willing to collaborate.
In just half an hour, about ten executives had approached him for partnerships.
They ultimately all successfully established cooperation with Trend Group, and more in-depth, comprehensive collaborations were to follow.
At this point, companies that had been hesitating saw many big enterprises seizing the opportunity and couldn’t wait any longer.
They clustered around Xu Ke, fearing they’d miss the last train.
Seeing these excited executives, Xu Ke’s heart leaped with joy.
He had anticipated this outcome, pondering how he should address everyone, but their eagerness made the situation much easier.
As long as the basic conditions were met, Xu Ke offered them an olive branch.