Chapter 203 Formal Negotiations Begin
Chapter 203 Formal Negotiations Begin
The success of the plan wasn't due to their tacit cooperation; the most crucial factor was the excessive arrogance of the "Sun Never Sets" team. Once they determined that Wang Yiming's English was poor, they handed over the instructions without hesitation, but only gave him half an hour to complete the task and strictly prohibited the instructions from leaving the office.
According to the strict rules of the "Sun Never Sets" factory, they can visit the production line, but are strictly prohibited from bringing manuals; they can also stay in the office to review the manuals, but they cannot personally observe the actual operation of the production line. It must be said that the people in "Sun Never Sets" are really mean, so mean that it is outrageous!
In this way, among the group, only Wang Yiming was left alone in the office to read the instructions, while everyone else went to the workshop with Liu Zhe to visit the canning production line.
(Originally, there were two other foreign employees in the room with Wang Yiming, whose main task was to keep a close eye on him and prevent any "unexpected" situations from happening.
However, the two foreign employees suddenly felt like smoking, and Wang Yiming, without saying a word, took out several high-quality cigars from his pocket and handed them to them generously. He did not say that he was buying them, he was just sharing.
Where did he get the cigar? Hey, don't ask! The only thing to know is that his wife prepared it for him before he left the house.
The foreign staff couldn't understand their supervisor's arrangement. They were asked to stare at others in such a dull manner without any extra overtime pay. Moreover, it was just a few thin sheets of paper. How could they memorize them after just one glance? Besides, they themselves couldn't understand it at all!
So, under the temptation, they expressed their gratitude, took the cigars directly, and went out to enjoy them... In just 10 minutes, the technology they wanted to use to make money was "taken away".
So, what can you do in 10 minutes?
A: 10 minutes is enough for Wang Yiming to copy. 1 minute to take photos, 8 minutes to take rough notes, and 1 minute to restore the original state. Once the device's note space is put away, he's empty-handed again.
After the negotiation team regrouped, Liu Zhe turned his attention to Wang Yiming, who was left alone in the office.
"Yiming, how is it?"
Wang Yiming frowned slightly and answered hesitantly.
"This blueprint is too complex and intricate, Minister Liu, I..."
Before he could finish his words, Liu Zhe raised his hand to interrupt him.
"Okay, I understand." Liu Zhe nodded slightly to show his understanding.
The two people’s secret code: Xiao Ming pinches his ear with his left hand - done.
Meanwhile, the "Sun Never Sets" team seemed quite smug: "Humph, with your limited abilities, you think you can easily learn our core technology? You're simply too naive!"
After three rounds of negotiations, Liu Zhe finally succeeded in purchasing three fully automatic canning production lines at a price of 350,000 foreign exchange per line. Two of them were the latest models, and the other was a slightly older model.
It's worth noting that, to highlight the friendly cooperation between the two parties, the British factory offered them a 95% discount. Furthermore, according to the agreement, the foreign company was required to send two technicians to Beijing to assist with the installation and commissioning of the equipment. Travel expenses were fully covered by the Beijing Foreign Trade Department, along with a daily travel allowance of 500 yuan in foreign currency.
The technicians traveled by cargo ship and returned on a cruise ship. The entire trip took about a month and a few days, followed by two days of equipment installation in Beijing and seven days of sightseeing. Even so, according to the contract, the Ministry of Foreign Trade was still required to directly pay the two technicians two months' travel wages and all related subsidies.
Upon learning of these harsh conditions, the procurement team erupted in outrage, but they also understood that they had no choice but to accept them. After all, you don't have to have a technician accompany you; you can install the equipment yourself. But if you do, you'll have to pay, and that's the price. These production lines are now considered specialized technologies, and whoever possesses the technology has the final say.
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After a long journey of more than two months, they finally set foot on the familiar and friendly land of their homeland again. At this moment, they truly and deeply experienced what it means to be a wanderer and return home.
The first moment I got off the boat, the air I breathed in smelled like home. "I love this land deeply" turned out not to be an exaggeration, but just a simple statement.
It was at this time that Wang Yuantao witnessed with his own eyes that after the gender was swapped... it was really possible for her to be as dependent on her partner as a little bird.
Liu Miaomiao and Lu Wanwan stood quietly at the port, waiting patiently for them to get off the ship.
"Wife! Wife! Here, I'm here!" Wang Yiming waved his hands excitedly, tears glistening in his eyes. He looked so moved that he was about to cry. He looked around, wondering who else could be treated like him! For a moment, his heart was filled with happiness and pride.
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