Chapter 106: Chapter 106: The Unlucky Parachuted Executive

Ivanovich was never good at small talk; while his honesty might have earned him respect in academia and education, in the arms trade, such a man could easily get devoured completely. Joe Ga now wondered if the detainment of Yuginebert Company's goods was someone deliberately targeting him. Because Joe Ga could confirm without even checking the documents that Ivanovich's goods were legal and definitely in order, as such a meticulous newcomer wouldn't make mistakes on details clearly dictated by law. Italy is the most lenient among Western European customs. Just yesterday, Joe Ga saw a news report that Italy had specifically issued a decree to help its own arms companies partially circumvent NATO sanction dates. It also slowed the release of the sanctions list, allowing arms companies to obtain a 'final end-user certificate' legally, thus enabling them to legally trade arms with Africa. There's no reason for them to trouble a company from Seville at this time because for businesses obviously exploiting loopholes to make money, the best strategy to avoid being targeted by envious others is to dilute the focus by bring more players into the game. If it wasn't the Italian officials targeting Yuginebert Company, then it had to be someone from inside. Otherwise, with the goods detained by customs, whether they could showcase at next month's Tunisia fair would be a big issue; it required someone with a big heart to confidently allow someone like Ivanovich to handle it. This is a very common occurrence: a university professor parachuting into a state-owned enterprise often encroaches on some people's interests, and then those people trip him up, since after all, the losses are not coming from their own pockets. Ivanovich seemed to have not realized the crux of the problem till now, and Joe Ga, an outsider, even felt a bit anxious for him. However, there was one thing he was exceptionally good at, he seemed always eager to present his true self before others, and always painstakingly tried to explain what he meant. Such people have one advantage: they easily inspire trust and sympathy. Searᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it hadn't been for encountering Joe Ga, someone like Ivanovich would inevitably be completely devoured and disgracefully kicked out of a business position at Yuginebert Company. Perhaps in the end, he wouldn't even understand what had happened, yet would still apologize to the colleagues 'seeing him off' for causing them trouble. However, Joe Ga had one question: Ivanovich was slow on the uptake, but his wife, Valentina, seemed like a sensible person; it didn't make sense that she would notice a problem and not warn her husband. Valentina seemed to understand Joe Ga's concerns; with her hands on her husband's shoulders and a smile on her face, she said, "Actually, Anna and I both think Ivan suits returning to school better; that's where he's happy. His status in the Sevian academic community earned him a very high position. But he is an honest man, and honest men are not suited for the job he's in." Having heard this, Joe Ga probably understood Valentina's thoughts, a good woman who loves her husband; she knew what profession suited Ivanovich, but she also understood his capabilities. Ivanovich chose to change jobs to help his daughter achieve her dreams, which she equally supported. Yet facing the 'force majeure' no family could fight against, she couldn't possibly disclose the internal strife to her 'useless' husband; that would be akin to shifting the responsibility onto him. The best women in the world are those who can provide emotional value and assist their husbands in becoming invincible in their careers - strong women with both high intelligence and emotional intelligence. Experience new tales on m v|l e'-NovelFire.net Sadly, such women are even rarer than giant pandas! Valentina might be powerless against corporate infighting, but indeed, she wholeheartedly loved Ivanovich. She supported all his decisions and provided sufficient emotional support, even if Ivanovich was about to lose, she did not complain even once. According to Joe Ga's thoughts, Ivanovich was indeed lucky, and it was worth everything for such a wife and daughter. At the moment, Joe Ga found even the seemingly capricious Anna agreeable, although she acted a bit willfully under the pressure of her father's love, her intention was to relieve her old man of any stress. It was just that being too young prevented her from facing familial troubles with the emotional stability of her mother. For a seventeen-year-old girl, such behavior was enough to make any father light incense in the temple and make a vow. Having completely understood the family's problems, Joe Ga picked up his coffee, took a sip, and then looked at Ivanovich, saying, "Tell me where your goods were detained, and then I'll try to see if I can help. However, I am a bit curious, what position do you currently hold at Yuginebert Company? And if this problem is resolved, will you continue to work in your current position?" As he spoke, Joe Ga saw Ivanovich eager to speak and waved his hand, saying, "Don't rush,listen to me finish. My question is just out of curiosity, do not feel pressured, because even if you are no longer in your current position, I can still go and talk business with your other sales representatives." Indeed, by putting 'help' before 'problem,' Joe Ga had already shown enough sincerity. But he had to articulate more to clarify his intentions to Ivanovich, who was anxious in emotional intelligence, to prevent him from mistaking this for a transaction and developing unnecessary thoughts. Ivanovich, being an honest and stubborn man, was peculiarly complex. If Joe Ga did not grasp his nuances, he might end up working in vain and even face unwarranted disdain. Sure enough, after Joe Ga finished speaking, Ivanovich, who initially sat upright eager to talk, relaxed. He glanced at his wife before saying, "I am the deputy general manager of Yuginebert Company, specifically in charge of the business in Africa, and this defense exhibition in Tunisia was also my responsibility." As he spoke, Ivanovich glanced at his daughter and then, buoyed by determination, said, "If you can indeed help me solve this problem, then I will definitely continue in this position. Anna is already 17 years old, she cannot afford to delay any longer, she needs more professional training and to participate in more and more professional competitions. All of these require money! I can only afford all these expenses if I maintain my current position." Joe Ga, clicking his tongue, asked presumptuously, "I may ask indelicately, but what is your current salary?" Ivanovich responded, "My monthly salary is 2000 US dollars, but if I can achieve gains at the Tunisia defense expo, I can get a 5% commission." With that, Ivanovich lifted his chin slightly, saying with a touch of pride, "This is the highest commission rate stipulated by our company, and I receive the highest salary in the entire company, so I cannot let down the trust of the company nor the workers in the military factories." Joe Ga, astounded by Ivanovich's 'optimism,' said, "Buddy, did your company have any business in Africa before?" Ivanovich was momentarily stunned...