His Genius Wife is a Superstar

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Everyone’s jaw dropped, except for Long Tengfei who looked amused.

"I think you mean you’ll pay 95% for domestic shipping, so it should be 5% off," the CEO said.

"No. I meant exactly what I said. It’s 95% off, so I’ll only need to pay 5%," Iris insisted.

"Xiulan! Are you joking?" As the Deputy CFO, Long Hui couldn’t take it any longer. "What a ridiculous demand! You might as well ask for the shipping services to be free!"

Iris tilted her head to the side. "First of all, it’s not a demand. It’s my opening asking price which is open for negotiation. Second of all, yes, I already thought about asking for the shipping services to be free. After all, I’m the daughter of Father who is the President-CEO of Long Industries. I think that it’s only natural that I get the shipping services for free. However, I’m being nice and considerate by asking for a discount instead."

"You!" Long Hui was speechless.

This was one of the most important business lessons she learned from Grandpa Lu.

’Don’t be afraid to be shameless, especially in front of family. They’ll still love you, anyway. Bahahaha!’

Iris took Grandpa Lu’s lesson to heart. She could almost hear his booming voice when he taught it to her. Shamelessness, she learned, was also an important skill in business.

"Huh? What’s happening? What are you talking about? They don’t want to accept your asking price?" Amanpio suddenly interrupted, asking her in English. "I told you that it’s better if we just use the academy’s network!"

"The academy offers only 50% discount. I want at least 90%. I can only get that rate from family," she replied.

"Aren’t you friends with AJ Zheneres? You can just negotiate with her to increase the discount. Her influence in handling the academy’s business is growing by the day. I’m sure that if she requests in your stead, the admins will give in because she’s making the academy so much money with her golden touch."

"Hmm..." Iris thought about Amanpio’s suggestion carefully.

"Or maybe just ask that fiancé of yours. If he really loves you, he’ll give you the shipping services for free!"

A lovely smile lifted the corner of her lips. "You’re right. I’m sure he will. But I won’t. I don’t want to use him like that for my own benefit before we’re married."

"Huh? What are you saying? Aren’t you using your father’s company for your own benefit?" Amanpio said.

"But he’s my father. I’m allowed to do this and it’ll still be acceptable. After all, I’m his daughter."

"Well, yeah. You’re right, I guess," he mumbled.

"What do you mean it’s acceptable?" Long Hui interjected. "It’s not. Xiulan, your asking price is too much. We’ll give you a family discount for sure but not anything above 90%."

"What’s your counter offer then? 89% off?" Iris’ shamelessness continued.

"Y-you..." Long Hui had to take a few deep breaths to calm his exasperation.

The COO was about to mediate when Long Tengfei spoke with his authority as the President-CEO of Long Industries.

"No need for any negotiations. Long Industries will become Orchidia Beauty’s shipping partner. Your request for the following discounts will also be granted: 95% off domestically, 93% off in Asia, and 90% off in other countries. President Long Xiulan, do we have a deal?"

A bright smile broke out of Iris’ face. "Yes, President Long Tengfei. We have a deal."

The father and daughter stood up and shook hands, symbolically sealing the business deal.