After chatting with him for a few more minutes, Meng Fuyan left. She wouldn't budge, and Wilson couldn't do anything about it.
Meng Fuyan already knew what kind of person Wilson was. She wanted to cooperate with him for several reasons. First, his facial injury presented an opportunity. Second, they had cooperated before, which provided a foundation. Third, and most importantly, his family had extensive channels in this area, and cooperating with him would allow them to quickly expand their product reach and open up the market.
But now it seems that this guy is too arrogant. Foreign capitalists are really vampires. It's not easy to fleece them.
Fortunately, she wasn't in a hurry and had plenty of time to play along with him.
If this girl doesn't know what's good for her, and misses this opportunity, she'll probably be able to take over the businesses she and her mother run.
When Meng Fuyan returned home, Meng Suqin had just finished a phone call with Yang Fei. Seeing her return, she smiled and said, "You're back! How did it go? What did he say?"
Meng Fuyan rolled her eyes gracefully, sat down on the sofa, and said angrily, "Don't even mention it. They treated me like an idiot, said a bunch of nice things, and then asked for 50,000 US dollars to buy my formula."
Meng Suqin immediately burst out laughing.
"Fifty thousand US dollars, that's probably a friendly price because you know me and you're somewhat knowledgeable. If it were another Chinese person negotiating, or if this was a medicine they found in China, they'd be lucky to offer ten thousand US dollars. Who knows how they'd try to fool people from our country!"
Meng Fuyan sighed, "Actually, I really want to do it myself. With such a good formula and a series of products that can be developed, it will definitely make a lot of money if it becomes a brand in the future. I naturally want to keep my own company under my control. I don't want foreign capital to enter the market at all."
"Mom, can't we do it ourselves? How much money do you still need? I... I still have some jewelry, will selling it be enough?"
Meng Suqin shook her head. "It's not about money. I don't have much capital, but even if I did, it wouldn't be as fast as developing by directly cooperating with large companies. The Wilson family has too many related industries. If we give them the formula, they can buy the raw materials and start production directly, and then put it on the market. But what about us?"
“We don’t have this industry, so we have to start from scratch. The most crucial part is the sales side. The Wilson family is very powerful and already has a cosmetics brand. If they buy this, they will definitely use their own brand. This way, they will have brand trust as soon as it is launched, which we can’t compare to.”
"Also, if I leave, you'll be all alone here. You have to study and keep an eye on Yang Fei's company for me. Can you manage all that?"
Meng Fuyan was dejected!
Seeing that her daughter was not in a good mood, Meng Suqin gently stroked her hair and said with a smile, "Don't take it too seriously. That's how business is. They've been developing for so many years and have formed a large family. They have a solid foundation, while you have nothing, so naturally you can't compete with them."
“It’s certainly good to do everything on your own, but don’t forget that Wilson already knows about this and really wants it. If you don’t give it to him and do it yourself, he will definitely try to surround you in the future, and you’ll have a hard time dealing with that.”
Meng Fuyan said unhappily, "If he dares to do that, I naturally have ways to deal with him."
"But a lose-lose situation is not something a businessman should do. I've been in business for so many years, and I don't really care about the process. Those stories of hardship and inspiration, of going it alone, do sound very touching, but when you actually do it, you'll know how difficult it is. If you want to achieve something quickly, it's best to find someone to cooperate with. That's why I support you cooperating with Wilson even though I know what kind of person he is."
Meng Fuyan looked up at her, "Does Mother want me to take advantage of this?"
Meng Suqin nodded, "That's right. The Wilson family has all the resources they need: production lines, sales channels, brands, and connections. You can cooperate with them to get into this circle first, then figure out how to establish yourself. Only then can you become stronger or even replace them."
“People in our country are strategic and tactical. We’ve always been good at strategy. Why not use the resources we have? You can give him a simple formula first, and then gradually upgrade it so he can’t kick you out. At the same time, use his resources to develop your own products. You can’t build a brand with just one product. Even though the Wilson family got the formula, you’re still in the final product. Keep the best one. As long as you have the strength, everything can be negotiated in the future, right?”
Meng Fuyan leaned against her, a little unhappy. "I know that it is indeed easier to succeed this way, much easier than me starting a business alone. But deep down, that guy looks down on us Chinese. I don't think he will let me grow and expand."
"Whether you can grow and thrive has nothing to do with whether he looks down on you or not. It depends on your ability. Besides, I think the Wilson family naturally has a sense of superiority and looks down on us Chinese. They won't be too wary of you. They'll think that no matter how much you try, you can't go very far. That's your opportunity."
"Besides..."
At this point, Meng Suqin sighed and said with some helplessness, "I estimate that even if the domestic market opens up in the future and everyone can do business freely, people will likely prefer foreign goods. This situation is unlikely to change for a long time. China is too poor, and people yearn too much for the wealth of foreign countries. If our products are associated with foreign countries, they should sell even better in the future."
Meng Fuyan: "..."
She looked at her mother with some surprise. Wow, that's impressive!
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