EPISODE 2: All In!

CHINA DAILY NEWSFLASH: Entrepreneur of the century, Raquel Bainton makes his grand entry into the Chinese industry with a franchise launch of his unicorn, Vloom, one of the largest fiber companies in the global market.

[NTGC 24/7 LIVE UPDATES]

"Welcome fellow viewers to your beloved television news network yet again. This is Zenith reporting live from the Beijing cross-walk street to give you fresh updates on the current scenario. This building that you see right ahead of me is going to be the main headquarter of Vloom Int. Ltd. in China. (panning camera towards the back side) Right opposite stands to it the edifice among all the textile companies of the nation, DWC. Can Mr. Raquel, the most accredited businessman of today's time be posing a direct challenge to DWC with his selected location for the company's base? What are his true intentions behind competing with the country's age-old conglomeration and that too when it's at the peak of its success? Will this parading new company manage to raise its flag any higher before drilling into yet another DWC contract? Let's find out together after a short break!"

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[OFFICE OF THE CEO, DWC REALTY]

Secretary, Jeremy switches off the live broadcast before he addresses Ms. Leila who is scrupulously working on her computer.

"Huh, (sighs) they think our people are fools for whom they can fabricate a paradise. What do they aim for by publicizing their past achievements? I feel it in my hunches, they are trying to instigate us, Leila."

"Obviously tube light! What else can they do right now? They are still settling in, so any competition with us will give them their short-lived fame. Jerry, I'm sure they don't even mind losing against us as long as they are able to face us off in any criterion. Now, stop collecting your facts from the media and get some actual work done! By the way, did you check in with Olaf? I gave him some reports to work on last night, dude doesn't answer any calls."

(knocking on the door) "Mr. Jeremy, can you please accompany me to the department meeting, it's your shift today."

"Uhm...Madam, I'll get in touch with you as soon as I coordinate with Olaf after the meeting. Be rest assured! Alright Sara, let's go to the conference hall."

Leila: {Although I have managed to brush off Jeremy, I am not getting a good feeling about any of this. Apart from media publications, we have no clue about what this feisty CEO may be cooking up with the special team that he brought along from overseas. I doubt I'll be able to sit this one out for long without seeking Uncle Seiya's approval.}

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[Vloom Planning and Control Department]

"A warm welcome to all the elite members of the PCD. I am secretary Timmy and I shall host today's important meeting in the presence of our CEO, Mr. Bainton. You all must be very familiar with our company policies as you are the chosen ones from the US office. And, you also must know that your mission will be to assist our panel of experts in accomplishing their goals yet again. For this, we request your heedfulness and sincerity in serving only our company without getting involved with members of any rival institution till the time of your stay here. We are obliged to bind you under a strict confidentiality agreement. Your cooperation will be highly appreciated."

The staff is handed over some documents that they attest with their signatures. Since they have worked with Raquel for so many years, this practice doesn't even phase them anymore now. They are the ones who can actually testify to all media claims of him being a genius 'counter-strategist'. For them, he is someone who can rationalize figures more than he can understand people. His fervent attitude towards work and competent personality might have tipped them off by giving away impressions of a generic 'cold-hearted' CEO character in the beginning. But if anything, it was in fact the opposite. He was quite sociable with the staff and encouraged them to establish a friendly atmosphere within the office. His team strongly believes that the mismatch in the trend of DWC's growth data was the reason that motivated him to venture out into the Chinese market.

(collecting all sheets)"Alright, thank you then. Over to you now, Mr. Bainton!"

"Ni Hao my friends! We have one mission to accomplish in China - Breaking the 'great walls' of Dream Weavers Corporation. And the reason I say that is not only because they are the most oversized competitors of ours but because their numbers seem a bit too off as well. According to my data, their contract dealership methods, department layouts, and even product ranges are the same as they were 4 years ago with little to no major innovative development. Besides, their revenue which increased by 64% was largely collected because of the acquisition of other businesses' agreements. In simpler words, all they did these years was steal other companies' estates and merge them into their own enterprise to expand their market, obviously, and to maximize share value. Rest everything remained the same."

"Sir, how did other companies even consent to give their shares to a competitor that was not any better off than they themselves?"

"Good question, Michelle! And the answer is a mystery that we must uncover. So team, are we all ready for our first mission?"

"Mr. Bainton, I have prepared a list of potential contractors that aren't signed with any big company currently. Should we contact them first?"

(smiles)"What's with this safe play, Tina? Is it even a victory if it's not snatched from the mouth of an enemy? Let's start by taking over DWC's contracts first. What are your thoughts about starting at their sub-branch at Wuhan?"

"Isn't that quite far from here sir? Besides, we don't even have that many offices set up at the moment. I believe this was not in the plan."

"Wasn't it you who told me that the Vice President might be the potential mastermind, Timmy? What better opportunity can we get to obtain our answers than sending the Senior Director of the Wuhan branch, Seiya Hanji outside of the city."

"If we can keep the VP busy for a while then we can easily plan our attacks on the defenseless CEO. Without his help, she will soon give out the way for us to cement our positions in the industry. What a mind-blowing plan sir!"

"Well, it is still a gamble. We don't know anything about her for sure. But, I'm not afraid either. Now that I have begun this game, I'm all in!"

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