Chapter 2542 - 1860: Bargaining
Chapter 2542 - 1860: Bargaining
On the way, Milo finally laid his cards on the table with Bai Xiaosheng. As it turns out, the business sector in Karan has long been united, and Milo was elected as the chief representative to negotiate with Bai Xiaosheng’s side.
No wonder there was a business liaison here in the Karan Chieftaincy...
No wonder the morning’s inspection went well, yet nothing was signed...
Bai Xiaosheng had felt something was strange for a while, and now he finally got his answer.
However, what Bai Xiaosheng admired the most was probably Milo.
He really could keep his cool, only speaking up now, and up until this point had acted as if he was infatuated, to the extent that Bai Xiaosheng was deceived until now, and finally started addressing the main issue. How this person thinks is truly a mystery.
When Bai Xiaosheng described him as "deeply concealed," Milo was still quite "humble," shaking his head and sighing, "Truth be told, Mr. Bai, I really didn’t want to take on this job, but I had no choice. Who said I also had to make a living in the Karan business world? If I ignore their wishes, how will I face them in the future? My family is not in Karan, without any support behind me. I also didn’t want to lay everything bare upfront, that would be too tactless. I felt a connection with you from the start, and truly want to be friends with you."
What Milo said made Bai Xiaosheng almost laugh.
His family isn’t in the Karan Chieftaincy, without any backing?
Yet the Karan business world shows him such favor, electing him as the chief representative?
Presumably, this position should be held by a highly respected figure from the local business industry, right?
From this point, it seems Milo’s family background must be quite remarkable.
And about the talk of instant friendship and being afraid of impoliteness... Bai Xiaosheng did not feel they had such a deep bond at all.
If it wasn’t for his interest in Lin Weiwei, with ulterior motives, would he really want to be this close!
Bai Xiaosheng suddenly recalled a humorous statement he once heard in Huaxia, "From the moment I met your sister, I’ve decided you’re my brother"...
Probably the same with Milo...
"Mr. Milo, we’re all working for our organizations, it’s better to put certain things on the table early. It’s beneficial for everyone." Bai Xiaosheng said, "I wonder what attitude the Karan business world has towards cooperation with us, and what kind of cooperation they are looking for."
This matter is uncertain whether the Karan royal family is aware, but even if they are, they would pretend not to know. For the royal family to initiate would be inappropriate, but if it’s done "spontaneously" from below, they could refrain from taking any responsibility and reap the benefits.
Milo said with a grin, "Karan is quite small, roughly equivalent to a province in Huaxia, or a state in America. The business sector here doesn’t have excessive demands, merely hoping for some preferential treatment in certain industries, buying not only products but also production lines and technology, and selling not only raw materials but also hoping for local processing..."
Milo tirelessly listed many requirements from their side.
Bai Xiaosheng listened silently and smiled faintly after hearing everything, "The Karan business world is not about doing business, it’s practically asking us to provide aid. If that’s the case, it’s better for the Karan royal family to take the lead. Considering the friendly relations between our parties, Huaxia would surely consider it."
It’s unheard of to provide aid to a moderately wealthy country like Karan.
Upon hearing this, Milo immediately grinned, "Mr. Bai, you really jest. What do you mean by aid, we can offer your side preferential treatment in the following industries too..."
Milo talked about another long list.
Bai Xiaosheng listened and chuckled, "I ask for A businessman to invest and provide technology and make concessions, then let B businessman reap benefits from your side. Is this suitable?"
Milo meant exactly this.
Milo shrugged and said, "It’s internal profit balance, that’s how we do it. Let B businessman, who makes money, secretly cooperate with A businessman, and then they redistribute the profits."
Bai Xiaosheng raised an eyebrow.
Milo continued with a smile, "If it were a loose business group, it would be impossible. But if it’s a business group led by you, Mr. Bai, I believe it can be done. We’ve already achieved this on my side, and everyone is quite satisfied."
Although Milo spoke lightly, Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but focus on this man.
It sounds simple, but in practice, it’s definitely not easy. Balancing the interests of all parties is always the hardest thing for any group.
To accomplish what Milo proposed, he must possess outstanding abilities, as well as have something convincing, such as family, background...
"Since Mr. Milo has operated this way before, you must know that it’s not something I can decide on the spot right now. I have to go back and discuss it with everyone." Bai Xiaosheng said with a faint smile.
"Of course, of course, as it’s not our own business, you have to discuss it when you return." Milo seemed to understand and nodded repeatedly.
"However, before that, the conditions you proposed, I personally cannot accept." Bai Xiaosheng bluntly said, "The price is too high!"
Milo kept a smiling demeanor, "Mr. Bai, I think it’s acceptable."
"I think it’s too high!" Bai Xiaosheng insisted.
Milo shrugged, "There’s a saying in Huaxia, although I’m not proficient in Huaxia language, I have kept it close to my heart because in the business world, it’s a universal truth."
"Oh, which saying?"
The saying Milo holds in such high regard piqued Bai Xiaosheng’s interest too.
"Ask for the sky, bargain to the ground!"
Just this one "universal truth" made Bai Xiaosheng want to tell Milo that there are enough "universal truths" in Huaxia for him to learn forever...
"Then I won’t be polite." Bai Xiaosheng smiled and confidently said, "Firstly, starting from the mining industry, I think we need to adjust like this..."
Bai Xiaosheng eloquently overturned Milo’s proposals one by one; his ability to recall and reinterpret made Milo’s expression change irresistibly, especially with the prices that Bai Xiaosheng pushed down to intolerable levels for Milo.
"No way, no way, you pushed it too low, you have to bargain step by step." Milo hurriedly shook his head.
Thus, the two of them went back and forth in the car, engaging in heated negotiations.
The two beautiful women, one black and one white, in the same car were left stunned.
Eventually, the vehicle reached its destination and stopped. Milo made a pause gesture to Bai Xiaosheng, "We’ll continue our discussion on the way back."
Bai Xiaosheng nodded as well.
Just the thing, he was worried about being bored on the return trip.
This third stop has only two enterprises to inspect. The first one is quite large, and reportedly its major shareholder is an American, while the second one, according to Milo, is his own company, a big equipment manufacturing company.
While listening to Milo talk about it, Bai Xiaosheng simultaneously searched the background of Milo’s company in his mind, trying to trace its roots and see what Milo’s background really is.
Of course, before researching, Bai Xiaosheng felt it wouldn’t be easy.
And indeed, the information Bai Xiaosheng managed to find stopped at the company itself, with the visible leaders having no connection to Milo.
It seems this Milo is very well-hidden.
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