Xia Jingyi placed the contract provided by the other party on the table, her brows furrowing.
The other party, having pinpointed the weaknesses in his dozens of patents, took the opportunity to make exorbitant demands.
“No, no, Ms. Xia, the new cooperation plan was drafted by our senior management overnight, and it best meets your needs.” Richard shook his big head.
"Moreover, these are the patents that you need most for the development of certain fields, so I believe you will not refuse."
“We do need these patents, but we build the factory, provide labor and land, and do not participate in the research and development planning. All the technology is just for use, not for transfer. Moreover, 70% of the profits of our related industries will be your patent fees.” Xia Jingyi pushed the contract away: “Excuse me for being frank, but this behavior is just extortion, and we will not accept it.”
“Then there’s nothing I can do. These are the bottom lines the higher-ups have given me. If you feel it’s not acceptable, then I can only express my regret.” Richard lit a cigar and began to puff out smoke.
He had an arrogant air about him, and the air was thick with smoke, causing Xia Jingyi, who was allergic to cigars, to cough lightly.
“Mr. Richard, we are extremely sincere about this cooperation.” Xia Jingyi frowned slightly, trying to persuade him.
“Your conditions are far too harsh. How about this, I would like to speak directly with the headquarters of Zhanke Group.”
“No, headquarters has entrusted me with handling this matter entirely. If I don’t handle it well, then it’s because I’m incompetent.” Richard chuckled. “Ms. Xia, these are the conditions. If you don’t accept them, then we’ll have to cooperate again next time.”
“Actually, it’s not just Zhanke that has the same patent; Yiying Group and Songmen Group also have the same patent,” Xia Jingyi said. “It’s not that we have to choose you.”
“But under the same conditions, our patents are more advanced and have a greater advantage, filling your technological gaps.” Richard shrugged: “The patents provided by those two garbage companies are more than a decade behind our technology.”
"Ms. Xia, if I may be so bold, your company has always been known internationally for achieving the greatest benefits from cooperation at the lowest cost."
"But this time, we will not compromise, so please reconsider this contract proposal."
Xia Jingyi was speechless. The usually sharp-tongued Xia Jingyi really didn't have any good ideas this time, since her neck was being choked.
The other party's patents can fill gaps in some areas of China's economy, but their terms are simply unacceptable.
“We at Zhanke have never lacked cooperation. I’ll give you an hour to consider. If you don’t accept, then I’ll leave.” Li glanced at his watch: “I have more important people to see, and I don’t have time to waste here with you.”
"Aunt Xia, is the thing very important?" Ye Xingchen asked.
“It’s not too important, but it is indeed a gap in this field.” Xia Jingyi shook her head: “I’ll think of something. Let’s go.”
Ye Xingchen glanced at Richard: "Okay, let's go."
"Haha, you'll come back begging me again, but next time, the conditions won't be the same. Think it over," Richard sneered.
"Don't worry about that, we won't be coming back. But you, don't beg Aunt Xia tomorrow." Ye Xingchen glanced at him and left with Xia Jingyi.
As soon as he stepped outside, Ye Xingchen made a casual phone call: "Richard from Zhanke Group, I'd like to talk to him tonight." That night, in a suite on the top floor of a five-star hotel, Richard stripped himself naked.
He had a cigar in his mouth, enjoying a massage from two scantily clad girls, while his phone was on speakerphone and he was on a call.
"Haha, don't worry, Snake. I've got that woman wrapped around my little finger this time. They need our technology transfer in certain areas right now, so she'll definitely agree to our terms." Richard laughed heartily.
On the other end of the phone was Snake, a senior executive at the headquarters of Zhanke Group: "Well done, Richard. I'll treat you to a good meal when you get back home. Haha, I never expected that these outdated technologies would actually be the one holding them by the throat."
The two foreigners laughed heartily, boasted for a while, and then hung up the phone.
Richard flicked the cigar out of his mouth, reached out and grabbed a girl's soft little hand, then pressed it under his body, while using his other hand to pull another girl into his arms.
The two girls were quite cooperative, and it looked like an unspeakable project was about to take place.
Just then, the door slowly opened, and Ye Xingchen rushed in with a group of people, two of whom were snapping photos with their cameras.
"What are you doing? Who are you? Why are you breaking into my home? Get out!" Richard was so frightened he almost lost his erection.
He reached out and pulled the sheet over his body.
"Take a few close-up shots." Ye Xingchen waved his hand.
The two girls very proactively tore off their clothes and then moved close to Richard, striking various ambiguous poses.
Click, click, a few more photos were taken. The two girls put on their clothes and left, leaving Richard standing there dumbfounded.
He wasn't stupid; seeing this situation, he instantly realized he had been tricked.
"It's you?" Li Kan stared at Ye Xingchen, gritting his teeth as he said, "You're Xia Jingyi's man. She plotted against me?"
“It has nothing to do with her. I'm the one who plotted against you.” Chen Yu smiled slightly. “Mr. Richard, your company, Zhanke Group, has always been very concerned about its image.”
"If the news gets out, it's likely that what you did during your visit to China will damage your company's image, right? I don't think you'd want today's scandal to get out, would you?"
“What do you want? How much money do you want? Name your price.” Richard composed himself.
"Do you think I'm here to ask for money?" Ye Xingchen said. "I'm here to promote cooperation between our two parties. As long as you sign this contract, I guarantee that what happened today will remain a secret."
Ye Xingchen took out a contract and placed it in front of Richard: "Mr. Richard, please take a look."
Richard hesitated for a moment, then picked up the contract and began to read it. The more he read, the uglier his expression became.
This contract contains the details of the technology transfer that he and Xia Jingyi discussed, but the terms are vastly different from what was previously agreed upon.
"Let me be direct with you, it's too slow," Ye Xingchen said with a smile. "Our company will purchase 36 of your patents for 1 billion in cash."
"You need to provide drawings and materials, and send engineers to China to provide guidance. From then on, we can use these technologies at will for an unlimited period of time. Oh, by the way, the cash I mentioned refers to RMB."
“You’re insane, you’re absolutely insane!” Richard roared, tearing the contract to shreds. “We can’t possibly agree to your unreasonable demands. We agreed on US dollars.”
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