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Chapter 197 Velvet Groups Mission! by Harem-Fan
"It is good to see everyone here today, let us begin the meeting."
I ignored the Footsie-Monster, and looked at Max and asked.
"Mr Johnson, what news do you have for me today?"
Max grins, because he knows I like calling him Max when informally meeting, but he tells me.
"Jack Daniels is still in the Black, and we have perfected the new product, the Jack Fruit Punch. Your idea was pretty good, and it still kicks. We should have it out in time for New Years. But it will be in Eurasia only to start. The other flavors will come later."
Naturally, I knew all of this, but these meetings are more for every CEO to weigh in and give thoughts and sometimes votes.
"Thank you Mr Johnson... Mrs Deng, how are things going with BBQ House?"
Melony has been kinda like an aunt to me over the last couple of years, due to my accompanying Vicky on many on-site inspections around Eurasia. So with me taking over, she really had no real resentment or ill feelings.
"Well, we have done well for the summer season, but new restaurants world wide have slowed, due to nations becoming more cold. Surprisingly however, in South America and even China Empire, we have had requests to open chains. We in the BBQ House company are still pondering the requests. So when we come to a decision, we will let you know. Well, unless you have an opinion?"
From the corner of my eye, I could see that Ling Ling had peaked her interest on how the two of us are handling her homeland and China's aligned South America. So I tell Melony.
"Do what is profitable, and safe. As long as we do not suffer domestically from a bad reputation, then let the world eat BBQ."
I need to balance dealing with other countries well in the public eye. Then I need to make money, because sadly the world revolves around wealth.
"Mrs Ben, how are things with Victoria Cosmetics?"
Megan blushed a bit and admitted.
"Sorry Boss, but our sales last quarter were not as good as we had forecast, and advertisement has been a large burden on our budget. My assistant, Ophelia Chu, has come up with a plan to perhaps sponsor a winter event. We thought of having a worldwide beauty pageant. This may foster better world wide relations, as well as show different ethnic beauty for our makeup line, and hopefully break into the other worldwide markets."
Yeah, my past life had this competition, and most countries have small events, so I said.
"I like it, and if you have not come up with a name, try going with... The Miss Universe Pageant. Every country can send 5 of their finest representatives to display their nation's diverse beauty standards, but they must be single women under the age of 25. Plus, they can only use Victoria Cosmetics products during the show."
Ophelia and Megan were surprised I was on board, and threw out so many brainstorming ideas without knowing anything about it. So my Cosmetic CEO smiled and said with a graceful head nod.
"Then we will begin the work on it immediately, so we will be in the Red during Fall, so forgive me."
I waved in a gesture of do not worry. Sometimes you have to spend money to make it, and if they were truly embezzling large sums, Lucy would have been on her. So I look to my older distant cousin, Wanda.
"Mrs Tang, how is my Big Burger?!"
She covers her mouth and giggles motherly, due to my emotional connection to her company.
"Ufufu, We are doing great, and very much in the Black. Thanks to using you in some commercials, we had a huge spike in movie fans the last two months. Also, as a side note, we are opening a Big Burger inside the Velvet Tower for you on the 7th floor. It is not a full sized restaurant, but it will be there for you at the very least."
Some of the other CEOs rolled their eyes at blatantly boot-licking by bringing me a Big Burger restaurant in the building. What do I care, I love it! I school my features and ask the next CEO.
"Mrs Smith, how are things at Smith & Wesson?"
Poor Kim starts to fumble with her note book that her aunt wrote for her to use, and she is getting embarrassed for looking clumsy. I only smile because she will go back to calling me Rick or something in a moment. She really is too cute.
"Um?! Yeah, Rick we are in the Red for sure... It is because of the costs to build and man the new factory, and the gun market is tighter in Eurasia... But our international sales are good, that is all?!"
Well she is as red as the business. Of course it is in a bit of debt in the beginning, because I only just acquired it around 6 months ago for construction. So to help my wife out, I ask the next person... Damn it! Gretta just rubbed my leg again, sigh.
"Hello Mrs Long, how are things in Advertisement?"
Diana sat up straight and professionally addressed me.
"President Tang, I will start by saying sorry. This last quarter has been a bit rough, due to other Clans Advertising firms undercutting us at a loss. We have also been running many in company commercials that come out of our pockets due to offering reduced rates. Natalia, could you please?"
Natalya Yang stood and quickly approached me cautiously and with her two hands held a folder for me to look at. I smile because Gretta quickly pulled her feet back to her pumps, because James stretched his neck over to get a better view of Natalia's rear-bumper. I took it and thanked the woman.
"Thank you Miss Yang"
She nodded and quickly went back to her seat, I smirked at Gretta who looked like she wanted to see if I liked the younger Yang or the older Yang. In my head, this actually made me laugh. Yes, this Natalya was pretty, but if I had to pick her or Gretta, I would pick Gretta. But if I told her that, she would become more relentless. And secondly, my friend James is crushing hard, and I will choose my friend's feelings over my own.
looking at the folder, I see what she meant. Groups like SEG and Harem-Chat have been using the Advertising company almost exclusively and under paying. I nodded to it and said to Diana.
"Mrs Long, here is what the Velvet Advertising Firm shall do effective immediately. No more discounts to our Black companies, but give them to our Red companies. This way, we are still helping our own, but not abusing your hard work. Everyone understand? So if you are in the Black, use those cheap Advertising firms and put them in the Red. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, Mrs Long."
I looked over to the man next to her and said happily.
"Mr and Mrs Kyoto, how is our Otaku Brand doing?"
I saw Kameko smile because I had changed the company name to one she liked, and her husband informed us all.
"We have exploded in the past year, thanks to the new online game World of Warcraft you came up with. We have over a million users in its release year, and expect it to climb. Also, our new Anime Branch in the Japan Empire will be up and running at the end of summer. Mr Tang, will you still be accompanying us to the grand opening event in Tokyo?"
He already knows that James and I are coming, but this is him trying to show off to the other Seats around the table, so I gave him face.
"Yes, we will all go together, I want little Ryu to see his native homeland. Well it has been a year since I visited Tokyo and I am looking forward to Fall."
"Then please come and stay at our family estate there."
I nodded to the two. His wife really likes Akeno and Hinata, and always has her daughter play with our kids. I then grin at Alex and say.
"I watched your live interview this morning, what does Floppy Tech have to respond with?"
I noticed Ling Ling paid attention to my Tokyo talk, and I see her perk up with this talk since military matters are involved. Unlike Mei, this woman seems to be loyal to the Shadows.
"Well, I was hit with insults for accusing China of stealing our Star Wars satellite a few years back, but that is undeniable. But as for our new satellite technology of anti Star Wars shielding, all nations are sending requests for our company to buy our products. Our most persistent caller is the Central Government, but I have made no contracts as you instructed."
The whole room froze at my next words. I had text my Lawyer to come into the meeting at this time.
"Any products our Central Government wants to buy must be marked up by 25%, to make us break even with other buyers."
Pam Sun said in disbelief.
"You cannot mark up the prices for our own Government, that is treason?!"
At this time a black hair, blue eyed, sex machine in a dark grey business-lady suit came into the room with her ponytail swaying along with her ass. The woman hearing Pam sneered and boldly rebuked her.
"The only crime would be to sell our product without a tax break... If we sell any of our products to them and they pay us, who do we pay the return 15% sales tax too? That is right, the Central Government will only get their own money back out of our pockets. So according to tax law, it is a crime to give a break to them, unless they make the things they buy tax free, here you all can look at my documents."
A law assistant who followed Nichole, circled the table and handed files to every CEO in the room and eyebrows raised when they looked at the fine print.
As Nichole stood at my side, the mysterious foot fled. My wife with a grin said to me.
"Sorry I was late dear, but the girls were being a bit needy on my way out. Nadia sneaks away and I had to settle all four girls, sigh."
I smile at my Business Lawyer and look up into her happy eyes, but I keep it professional.
"Mrs Tang, you were right on time. Oh, will you be going home with us tonight?"
She gave me dangerous eyes, and said quietly.
"It is our Monday, do you think you will be anywhere else but inside us tonight? Yes, I will be going home with you dear. And for bailing on me this afternoon, Nadia will put all four girls to bed, fufu."
Then with confidence seeing the legal documents, Alex said.
"I will fax this along with the proposals and let them either not tax us or pay the fairness-fee. That is all from us at Floppy Tech."
I looked at Pam, who I love tormenting and blackmailing and said.
"Mrs Sun, I wanted to wish you a happy birthday! I would have been forgiving if you skipped one meeting. Well, how are things at SEG Entertainment?"
After I said that, Nichole went and sat next to Lucy, and the two whispered to one another, then Pam, a professional informed me.
"Hmm? We have done well with many of the current films raising our stock values. Many new and upcoming actors and actresses want to sign with us now after the many award winning films we have turned out. Our TV programs have had high ratings, and overall, SEG is having its best year yet."
I ask my burning question.
"Mrs Sun, what happened to your assistant Vincent Rin? I was a bit surprised to see your daughter-in-law here?"
"Ah, poor Vincent Rin was mugged last month by an unknown robber and he was left hospitalized (it was a big boobed loli assassin). So he decided to retire early. Ling Ling here has recently finished her business degree in Star City Community College at the top of her class, so I hired her. She is very skilled and overqualified for the position, and I can show you her grades if you do not believe me?"
Both Pam and Ling were shocked at my next words.
"No, no, you misunderstood, I don't mind anyone you hire for the spot. Your talent at running SEG is impeccable, I just did not want that turd Sam back in my company... Mrs Ling, welcome to Velvet Group."
Pam and Ling, as well as the others were speechless how I face-slapped Pam by talking about her son like that, and he is also Ling's husband. Yeah, it is good to be King! I then looked at the woman who pulled her foot back and sat up seriously. Gretta without me asking started professionally.
"The new launch of Family-Chat feature has exploded, bringing Valentine to the young children in the life of families, officially. Harem-Chat has become a household staple in ¾ of all harems and family homes worldwide. We received a survey recently that proved in the last 3 years, marriages have spiked by a large margin, as well as divorce rates shrinking. Cough, Well overall."
She looked a bit embarrassed at the end when others raised an eyebrow at how her divorce was directly caused by Harem-Chat! Yeah, that was ironic. Sigh, Gretta really got accused wrongly, but she did not even try to fix the misunderstanding. Yeah, her ex-husband always gave me dirty looks. She and I never even did anything, but his jealousy was irrational.
I then looked around the room and asked.
"Does anyone in the room have concerns or something they feel must be brought up?"
I looked at everyone, including those that are assistants, and no one openly wanted to ask anything, but I could tell a number of people wanted to privately talk to me, and thus why the meetings always take 2 hours and not this simple half hour.
"All of you have my phone number or can come to my office upstairs if you have more confidential things you need, with that, I adjourn this meeting, good evening everyone."
As I stood, so did everyone else. I walked out of the meeting and left with Nichole and Lucy.
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As I got off on the 39th floor, Nichole said to me.
"Husband, we will go up with the others, so hurry with business, so we can go pick up sister Mary. We do not want to be late for dinner. Love you dear."
As the doors closed, Lucy said to me.
"Keep your guard up around Ling Ling, she may look cute, but she is trouble, fufu. Bye Rick."
Her troublemaker face was then covered by the closing doors, and I sigh.
"Sigh, I can't live with her or without her. Well, let us see who is going to be my headache today..."
I then turn to walk down the glass wall corridor to my office, to deal with my employees...
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Chapter 197 Velvet Groups Mission! by Harem-Fan
"It is good to see everyone here today, let us begin the meeting."
I ignored the Footsie-Monster, and looked at Max and asked.
"Mr Johnson, what news do you have for me today?"
Max grins, because he knows I like calling him Max when informally meeting, but he tells me.
"Jack Daniels is still in the Black, and we have perfected the new product, the Jack Fruit Punch. Your idea was pretty good, and it still kicks. We should have it out in time for New Years. But it will be in Eurasia only to start. The other flavors will come later."
Naturally, I knew all of this, but these meetings are more for every CEO to weigh in and give thoughts and sometimes votes.
"Thank you Mr Johnson... Mrs Deng, how are things going with BBQ House?"
Melony has been kinda like an aunt to me over the last couple of years, due to my accompanying Vicky on many on-site inspections around Eurasia. So with me taking over, she really had no real resentment or ill feelings.
"Well, we have done well for the summer season, but new restaurants world wide have slowed, due to nations becoming more cold. Surprisingly however, in South America and even China Empire, we have had requests to open chains. We in the BBQ House company are still pondering the requests. So when we come to a decision, we will let you know. Well, unless you have an opinion?"
From the corner of my eye, I could see that Ling Ling had peaked her interest on how the two of us are handling her homeland and China's aligned South America. So I tell Melony.
"Do what is profitable, and safe. As long as we do not suffer domestically from a bad reputation, then let the world eat BBQ."
I need to balance dealing with other countries well in the public eye. Then I need to make money, because sadly the world revolves around wealth.
"Mrs Ben, how are things with Victoria Cosmetics?"
Megan blushed a bit and admitted.
"Sorry Boss, but our sales last quarter were not as good as we had forecast, and advertisement has been a large burden on our budget. My assistant, Ophelia Chu, has come up with a plan to perhaps sponsor a winter event. We thought of having a worldwide beauty pageant. This may foster better world wide relations, as well as show different ethnic beauty for our makeup line, and hopefully break into the other worldwide markets."
Yeah, my past life had this competition, and most countries have small events, so I said.
"I like it, and if you have not come up with a name, try going with... The Miss Universe Pageant. Every country can send 5 of their finest representatives to display their nation's diverse beauty standards, but they must be single women under the age of 25. Plus, they can only use Victoria Cosmetics products during the show."
Ophelia and Megan were surprised I was on board, and threw out so many brainstorming ideas without knowing anything about it. So my Cosmetic CEO smiled and said with a graceful head nod.
"Then we will begin the work on it immediately, so we will be in the Red during Fall, so forgive me."
I waved in a gesture of do not worry. Sometimes you have to spend money to make it, and if they were truly embezzling large sums, Lucy would have been on her. So I look to my older distant cousin, Wanda.
"Mrs Tang, how is my Big Burger?!"
She covers her mouth and giggles motherly, due to my emotional connection to her company.
"Ufufu, We are doing great, and very much in the Black. Thanks to using you in some commercials, we had a huge spike in movie fans the last two months. Also, as a side note, we are opening a Big Burger inside the Velvet Tower for you on the 7th floor. It is not a full sized restaurant, but it will be there for you at the very least."
Some of the other CEOs rolled their eyes at blatantly boot-licking by bringing me a Big Burger restaurant in the building. What do I care, I love it! I school my features and ask the next CEO.
"Mrs Smith, how are things at Smith & Wesson?"
Poor Kim starts to fumble with her note book that her aunt wrote for her to use, and she is getting embarrassed for looking clumsy. I only smile because she will go back to calling me Rick or something in a moment. She really is too cute.
"Um?! Yeah, Rick we are in the Red for sure... It is because of the costs to build and man the new factory, and the gun market is tighter in Eurasia... But our international sales are good, that is all?!"
Well she is as red as the business. Of course it is in a bit of debt in the beginning, because I only just acquired it around 6 months ago for construction. So to help my wife out, I ask the next person... Damn it! Gretta just rubbed my leg again, sigh.
"Hello Mrs Long, how are things in Advertisement?"
Diana sat up straight and professionally addressed me.
"President Tang, I will start by saying sorry. This last quarter has been a bit rough, due to other Clans Advertising firms undercutting us at a loss. We have also been running many in company commercials that come out of our pockets due to offering reduced rates. Natalia, could you please?"
Natalya Yang stood and quickly approached me cautiously and with her two hands held a folder for me to look at. I smile because Gretta quickly pulled her feet back to her pumps, because James stretched his neck over to get a better view of Natalia's rear-bumper. I took it and thanked the woman.
"Thank you Miss Yang"
She nodded and quickly went back to her seat, I smirked at Gretta who looked like she wanted to see if I liked the younger Yang or the older Yang. In my head, this actually made me laugh. Yes, this Natalya was pretty, but if I had to pick her or Gretta, I would pick Gretta. But if I told her that, she would become more relentless. And secondly, my friend James is crushing hard, and I will choose my friend's feelings over my own.
looking at the folder, I see what she meant. Groups like SEG and Harem-Chat have been using the Advertising company almost exclusively and under paying. I nodded to it and said to Diana.
"Mrs Long, here is what the Velvet Advertising Firm shall do effective immediately. No more discounts to our Black companies, but give them to our Red companies. This way, we are still helping our own, but not abusing your hard work. Everyone understand? So if you are in the Black, use those cheap Advertising firms and put them in the Red. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, Mrs Long."
I looked over to the man next to her and said happily.
"Mr and Mrs Kyoto, how is our Otaku Brand doing?"
I saw Kameko smile because I had changed the company name to one she liked, and her husband informed us all.
"We have exploded in the past year, thanks to the new online game World of Warcraft you came up with. We have over a million users in its release year, and expect it to climb. Also, our new Anime Branch in the Japan Empire will be up and running at the end of summer. Mr Tang, will you still be accompanying us to the grand opening event in Tokyo?"
He already knows that James and I are coming, but this is him trying to show off to the other Seats around the table, so I gave him face.
"Yes, we will all go together, I want little Ryu to see his native homeland. Well it has been a year since I visited Tokyo and I am looking forward to Fall."
"Then please come and stay at our family estate there."
I nodded to the two. His wife really likes Akeno and Hinata, and always has her daughter play with our kids. I then grin at Alex and say.
"I watched your live interview this morning, what does Floppy Tech have to respond with?"
I noticed Ling Ling paid attention to my Tokyo talk, and I see her perk up with this talk since military matters are involved. Unlike Mei, this woman seems to be loyal to the Shadows.
"Well, I was hit with insults for accusing China of stealing our Star Wars satellite a few years back, but that is undeniable. But as for our new satellite technology of anti Star Wars shielding, all nations are sending requests for our company to buy our products. Our most persistent caller is the Central Government, but I have made no contracts as you instructed."
The whole room froze at my next words. I had text my Lawyer to come into the meeting at this time.
"Any products our Central Government wants to buy must be marked up by 25%, to make us break even with other buyers."
Pam Sun said in disbelief.
"You cannot mark up the prices for our own Government, that is treason?!"
At this time a black hair, blue eyed, sex machine in a dark grey business-lady suit came into the room with her ponytail swaying along with her ass. The woman hearing Pam sneered and boldly rebuked her.
"The only crime would be to sell our product without a tax break... If we sell any of our products to them and they pay us, who do we pay the return 15% sales tax too? That is right, the Central Government will only get their own money back out of our pockets. So according to tax law, it is a crime to give a break to them, unless they make the things they buy tax free, here you all can look at my documents."
A law assistant who followed Nichole, circled the table and handed files to every CEO in the room and eyebrows raised when they looked at the fine print.
As Nichole stood at my side, the mysterious foot fled. My wife with a grin said to me.
"Sorry I was late dear, but the girls were being a bit needy on my way out. Nadia sneaks away and I had to settle all four girls, sigh."
I smile at my Business Lawyer and look up into her happy eyes, but I keep it professional.
"Mrs Tang, you were right on time. Oh, will you be going home with us tonight?"
She gave me dangerous eyes, and said quietly.
"It is our Monday, do you think you will be anywhere else but inside us tonight? Yes, I will be going home with you dear. And for bailing on me this afternoon, Nadia will put all four girls to bed, fufu."
Then with confidence seeing the legal documents, Alex said.
"I will fax this along with the proposals and let them either not tax us or pay the fairness-fee. That is all from us at Floppy Tech."
I looked at Pam, who I love tormenting and blackmailing and said.
"Mrs Sun, I wanted to wish you a happy birthday! I would have been forgiving if you skipped one meeting. Well, how are things at SEG Entertainment?"
After I said that, Nichole went and sat next to Lucy, and the two whispered to one another, then Pam, a professional informed me.
"Hmm? We have done well with many of the current films raising our stock values. Many new and upcoming actors and actresses want to sign with us now after the many award winning films we have turned out. Our TV programs have had high ratings, and overall, SEG is having its best year yet."
I ask my burning question.
"Mrs Sun, what happened to your assistant Vincent Rin? I was a bit surprised to see your daughter-in-law here?"
"Ah, poor Vincent Rin was mugged last month by an unknown robber and he was left hospitalized (it was a big boobed loli assassin). So he decided to retire early. Ling Ling here has recently finished her business degree in Star City Community College at the top of her class, so I hired her. She is very skilled and overqualified for the position, and I can show you her grades if you do not believe me?"
Both Pam and Ling were shocked at my next words.
"No, no, you misunderstood, I don't mind anyone you hire for the spot. Your talent at running SEG is impeccable, I just did not want that turd Sam back in my company... Mrs Ling, welcome to Velvet Group."
Pam and Ling, as well as the others were speechless how I face-slapped Pam by talking about her son like that, and he is also Ling's husband. Yeah, it is good to be King! I then looked at the woman who pulled her foot back and sat up seriously. Gretta without me asking started professionally.
"The new launch of Family-Chat feature has exploded, bringing Valentine to the young children in the life of families, officially. Harem-Chat has become a household staple in ¾ of all harems and family homes worldwide. We received a survey recently that proved in the last 3 years, marriages have spiked by a large margin, as well as divorce rates shrinking. Cough, Well overall."
She looked a bit embarrassed at the end when others raised an eyebrow at how her divorce was directly caused by Harem-Chat! Yeah, that was ironic. Sigh, Gretta really got accused wrongly, but she did not even try to fix the misunderstanding. Yeah, her ex-husband always gave me dirty looks. She and I never even did anything, but his jealousy was irrational.
I then looked around the room and asked.
"Does anyone in the room have concerns or something they feel must be brought up?"
I looked at everyone, including those that are assistants, and no one openly wanted to ask anything, but I could tell a number of people wanted to privately talk to me, and thus why the meetings always take 2 hours and not this simple half hour.
"All of you have my phone number or can come to my office upstairs if you have more confidential things you need, with that, I adjourn this meeting, good evening everyone."
As I stood, so did everyone else. I walked out of the meeting and left with Nichole and Lucy.
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As I got off on the 39th floor, Nichole said to me.
"Husband, we will go up with the others, so hurry with business, so we can go pick up sister Mary. We do not want to be late for dinner. Love you dear."
As the doors closed, Lucy said to me.
"Keep your guard up around Ling Ling, she may look cute, but she is trouble, fufu. Bye Rick."
Her troublemaker face was then covered by the closing doors, and I sigh.
"Sigh, I can't live with her or without her. Well, let us see who is going to be my headache today..."
I then turn to walk down the glass wall corridor to my office, to deal with my employees...
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