Ye Chen completely ignored this idiotic threat.
He greeted Wang Chongfu and prepared to leave.
At this moment, Director Ma, who was standing to the side, became anxious. He quickly pulled Ye Chen aside and said, "Chairman Ye, don't rush to leave. I think Mr. Kosli is still very sincere. You can talk some more."
Ye Chen stopped in her tracks, tilted her head to look at him, and looked at him with a hint of doubt in her eyes.
Is Director Ma sitting on the wrong side? Which ear of his heard that Kosli was sincere?
Kosri quickly provided his answer.
Seeing that Ye Chen was not giving him face, he arrogantly threatened Director Ma, saying, "Director Ma, it seems that Mr. Ye Chen is not sincere in cooperating with us in Europe, so there's no need to discuss our investment in Haizhou."
After saying that, he gave Ye Chen a provocative look.
He had studied the situation in China and knew that businessmen here dared not offend officials, and that they would compromise most of the time by applying pressure from officials.
Upon hearing this, Director Ma immediately smiled obsequiously and said, "Mr. Kosli, please wait a moment. I will try to persuade them again, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
Ye Chen suddenly realized, and looked at Director Ma with disdain, saying, "Director Ma, do you really need to fawn over these Europeans like this?"
Director Ma smiled awkwardly and said, "Chairman Ye, Chairman Wang, this European investment is very important to Haizhou. I hope you can talk to them again, just to give me face."
Wang Chongfu smoothed things over, saying, "Director Ma, it's not that I'm not giving you face, but I've already made it very clear. If the metallic hydrogen battery is produced in Europe, they have plenty of ways to seize it for themselves. If the technology is leaked, neither of us can bear the responsibility."
Director Ma frowned and said, "You can sign a confidentiality agreement. We should trust that Europeans still have a sense of contract. This European investment will greatly help in building the Haizhou International Free Trade Zone. The main leaders have already instructed that it must be done. Otherwise, if it is messed up, no one will have an easy time."
His tone already carried a hint of threat, and Ye Chen and Wang Chongfu exchanged a glance, understanding the implication.
To put it bluntly, it's all about political achievements.
For local officials in Haizhou, retaining the investment from these Europeans would be a great achievement.
As for whether it will lead to technology leaks and endanger the security of the entire industry, that's not something they're considering.
After understanding Director Ma's intentions, Ye Chen felt a surge of anger and said in a cold tone, "What does it matter to me whether these Europeans invest in Haizhou or not? The patent for the metal hydrogen battery belongs to Mousse Technology. I can't just say I won't give it to them."
"President Ye, don't be so absolute. You should reconsider. Mousse Technology still wants to do business in China. Taking a step back will benefit everyone." Director Ma's face darkened completely as he stared at Ye Chen.
Hearing this, Wang Chongfu, who was standing nearby, also got angry. He was a man with a powerful background and was not afraid of this Director Ma. The reason he tried to smooth things over earlier was just a businessman's habit.
Seeing that Director Ma was going too far, he immediately turned cold and stared at Director Ma, saying coldly, "Director Ma, can I take this as a threat?"
Director Ma's face flushed red and then turned pale. He didn't dare to offend Wang Chongfu, after all, this man could also reach the highest levels of government.
He forced an awkward smile and said, "President Wang, that's not what I meant. As you know, who was the main person in charge of promoting the construction of the Haizhou International Trade Zone? I was just thinking about the bigger picture."
Wang Chongfu sneered, "If it weren't for that person's sake, do you think I would be talking to this group of Europeans!"
He glanced at Director Ma and continued, "That person did plan the Haizhou International Trade Zone, but he didn't expect you to grovel and beg for favors. I'm afraid Director Ma's suggestion just now was his own idea!"
Ye Chen shook his head and said, "Brother Wang, let's go. Staying here is a waste of time."
After saying that, he pulled Wang Chongfu away. He had seen too many people who were used to lording it over others and taking trivial matters as gospel, whether in the time before his transmigration or in this parallel world.
He always avoids people like that.
Behind him, Director Ma looked embarrassed. He wanted to call out to the two who were leaving, but he opened his mouth but didn't say anything. At the same time, a hint of regret flashed in his eyes.
He originally thought that Ye Chen was young and that he could scare him into submission, but he never expected that his attempt to steal a chicken would backfire.
If Wang Chongfu were to reveal what happened today, his unauthorized actions would be exposed, and his career could come to an end.
He took a step forward, wanting to catch up and explain, but Kosli, his face ashen, grabbed him and pointed at Ye Chen's departing figure, shouting, "Director Ma, is this your satisfactory answer to me! I think these two have no sincerity whatsoever. We have nothing to discuss about investing in Haizhou!"
Director Ma suppressed his anger and gave the group of Europeans a cold shoulder: "Mr. Kosli, can you represent the views of all European countries?"
After speaking, he glanced at the other representatives and said coldly, "What do you all think? You can all make money investing in Haizhou, so don't make it sound like we're begging you."
The representatives around Kosri exchanged glances, and one of them said directly, "Director Ma, the negotiations on the metallic hydrogen battery are Mr. Kosri's request. We are businessmen, and if Haizhou offers suitable conditions, we can continue the talks."
These people aren't stupid. Investing in Haizhou can quickly open up the Chinese market and bring significant growth to the company.
The reason they let Kosri lead the charge was because it had nothing to do with their company's interests. Since Kosri wanted to gain some benefits, they decided to wait and see.
Now it seems the fire is about to burn them, so they naturally abandoned Kosri without hesitation.
"You...you all..." Kosri pointed angrily at the company representatives, but didn't know how to refute them. In the end, he just snorted and left.
With Kosri gone, the company representatives resumed their conversations with Director Ma as if nothing had happened.
As Director Ma skillfully dealt with the representatives from these companies, a sudden realization dawned on him.
Previously, in order to secure investment, they adopted a humble and ingratiating approach, but as a result, not only was the negotiation process slow, but the other party's conditions also became increasingly demanding.
Now that we've changed our attitude, the negotiations have gone much more smoothly.
Indeed, our ancestors were right: people must first respect themselves before others will respect them.
With this in mind, Director Ma straightened his back a bit more and became more composed and confident during the negotiations.
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