Everything Qin Chuan said was factual. For any electronics factory, the pass rate was the lifeline of its economy, carrying immense significance.
If Qin Chuan couldn't resolve this issue, it would lead to immense trouble, with immeasurable future investment required.
For a time, the negotiation atmosphere in the private room hit a stalemate. Both sides had their reasons, and neither could convince the other.
"The reason I'm acquiring Xinhua Electronics Factory, a factory on the brink of collapse, is because I want to make money, not to do charity!"
Qin Chuan said slowly, "I might be buying a pile of scrap metal for five million yuan, and County Magistrate Ye explicitly stated that I'm not allowed to develop the factory land for real estate!"
"I must continue with technological endeavors. Tell me, what's in it for me?"
The senior management of Xinhua Electronics Factory glanced at the grim-faced, silent Ye Qingping. It was the first time they had heard of such an agreement.
If this were truly the case, the risk Qin Chuan would have to bear was indeed substantial.
Developing technology was vastly different from real estate or supermarkets; it required genuine knowledge, skills, and exceptional management capabilities.
Currently, the entire nation of China was investing heavily, discovering talent, and striving for breakthroughs in various fields.
Technology had always been China's greatest weakness, with many technologies being bottlenecked by foreign powers, leading to constant subjugation.
If technology were truly easy to develop, Xinhua Electronics Factory wouldn't have met its current fate. Countless similar enterprises across the country had already gone bankrupt.
"Qin Chuan, how about this? You're not satisfied with five million, and we're not satisfied with one million. Let's compromise and settle on three million?"
In the silence, Ye Qingping finally spoke.
Dropping the price from five million to three million was a significant gesture of sincerity.
Li Chunsheng's eyes lit up; this price was in line with his expectations.
Although the senior management of Xinhua Electronics Factory frowned, no one spoke further. After all, Xinhua Electronics Factory was a government-owned enterprise, and they were all employees.
"County Magistrate Ye, this price is still too high!"
Qin Chuan shook his head firmly. "The risk I'm taking is too great. I still don't dare to gamble!"
"Boss Qin, three million yuan is truly a bargain!"
Someone chimed in.
"Once you find a top-tier talent to fix the pass rate, you'll make a fortune, earning two million yuan out of thin air..."
"Sir, excuse me! I apologize, but I haven't yet memorized your name!"
Before the man could finish speaking, Qin Chuan interrupted him, a look of undisguised mockery and sarcasm on his face. "If such top-tier talent were so easy to find, why hasn't Xinhua Electronics Factory improved its pass rate over so many years?"
This remark left the man’s face flushed with embarrassment, unsure how to retort.
Just then, Qin Chuan continued to sneer, "Some people, at their age, truly speak without thinking, saying whatever comes to mind."
"I also want to be the richest person in the world. Can I become that just by saying a single word?"
Seeing that Qin Chuan was genuinely angered, the people sitting nearby quickly apologized and tried to smooth things over, not wanting to ruin the negotiation atmosphere.
"County Magistrate Ye, as I said before, one million yuan. If you're willing to sell, I'll take over Xinhua Electronics Factory even at the risk of bankruptcy!"
Qin Chuan finally fixed his gaze on Ye Qingping and said decisively.
"If you're not willing to sell, then forget it!"
"Find someone else!"
"Uncle Li, let's go!"
With that, Qin Chuan left the private room under everyone's astonished gaze.
As Qin Chuan led Li Chunsheng away, the people in the private room were first stunned, then utterly enraged.
"Arrogant, he's too arrogant!"
"Who does he think he is? Is having a little money all that matters?"
"Just a junior, daring to show us such disrespect, and to the County Magistrate and Secretary Wang!"
"County Magistrate Ye, someone like this is truly not suitable to take over the electronics factory!"
"Yes, how old is he? So immature. His ill-gotten gains are nothing more than sheer luck!"
"I'm the first to disagree with someone like this taking over the factory!"
Amidst a cacophony of angry curses, everyone was denouncing Qin Chuan, their faces red with fury. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"All of you, shut the hell up!"
Suddenly, a loud, furious roar erupted, like thunder, reverberating throughout the entire private room.
The senior management of the electronics factory, who had been chattering and criticizing, were collectively stunned, looking at a furious Ye Qingping in disbelief.
They had no idea why the County Magistrate had suddenly become so enraged.
Under their fearful gazes, Ye Qingping's face was ashen. His usually refined and gentle demeanor was replaced by a sinister aura that sent chills down their spines.
"A bunch of useless trash, yet you have the audacity to criticize others!"
Ye Qingping pointed at everyone's foreheads and unleashed a torrent of abuse.
"Saying he got rich by sheer luck, then why don't all of you go step in some dog shit? I wish all of you present could have such 'dog shit luck'!"
"You wouldn't have to rely on the government to feed you year after year until you're all fat and bloated."
"If you had any backbone, why would I be subjected to such disrespect!"
Being reprimanded so mercilessly by Ye Qingping, the senior management of the electronics factory dared not utter another word, lowering their heads as if they wanted to disappear into their trousers.
"Let's go!"
Ye Qingping, still seething with anger, left with Wang Ping'an, leaving a room full of Xinhua Electronics Factory's senior management staring blankly at each other...
"Qin Chuan, by acting like that just now, haven't we angered your County Magistrate? After all, he's a County Magistrate..."
On the way back, Li Chunsheng, who was driving, said with a worried expression.
"No, Uncle Li! You can rest assured about that!"
Contrary to Li Chunsheng's unease, Qin Chuan was as calm as ever, even speaking with a hint of a smile.
"If County Magistrate Ye truly lacked such magnanimity, he wouldn't be worthy of being on the same boat as me."
"Besides, his price was indeed a bit high. We are businessmen, not politicians. Bargaining is our basic operation."
Li Chunsheng nodded. "Three million is actually a decent price. I'm confident I can fix those machines and improve the pass rate."
"If that's the case, we'd essentially be getting a huge bargain!"
"Uncle Li, this might be the difference between you and me!"
Qin Chuan said earnestly to Li Chunsheng, "You are in scientific research, dedicating your life to it. I am completely different."
"I am a standard businessman. Businessmen seek profit. If I can earn three million or even four million, why wouldn't I strive for it?"
"Earning an extra million or two, to provide more benefits for future employees and 'heroes' like you, doesn't that sound appealing?"