Now time is money. Jim said an apology and ran back in a hurry.
Before leaving, he glanced at John F. and said, "Old classmate, tell your proud disciple to lower the price a bit, and I'll raise mine a bit. We're not outsiders, just help me out. Fifty million is indeed a bit much, isn't it?"
John F. nodded with a wry smile. Since Jim had put it that way, he had to help negotiate. He looked at Zhang Tianxing.
Seeing this, Zhang Tianxing immediately stated, "Professor John F., no problem. You don't need to say anything. I'll directly deduct ten million. How about forty million? Let's wait for him to make his offer. I'll definitely give you face."
Good, Zhang Tianxing did well this time. He voluntarily reduced the price by ten million before I even spoke.
Holy cow, he directly deducted ten million. Damn it, if people didn't know, they'd think this was a game of cards.
Ten million US dollars is not a small sum. John F. opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything more. Zhang Tianxing had already shown considerable sincerity.
Moreover, the cost was irrelevant now; it was all about the utility.
John F. gave Zhang Tianxing a thumbs-up. Such a student was rare indeed, and it was a pity that this student was determined to return to China.
"Zhang Tianxing, please reconsider. If you stay here to study, I'll handle the FBI. The power of the Harvard alumni network is beyond your imagination," John F. extended an olive branch to Zhang Tianxing.
"Thank you, professor. We have an old saying in China: 'While parents are alive, one should not travel far.' My coming to this beautiful country from afar is already a great act of unfilial piety. More importantly, I have benefited greatly here at Harvard, but I'm just a poor student with many diverse matters to attend to," Zhang Tianxing explained with a wry smile.
He hadn't expected Professor John F. to be so enthusiastic. However, the FBI was not a concern for Zhang Tianxing; he trusted Jimmy's capabilities.
Hamlin Law Firm was not renowned for nothing. A mere restraining order couldn't stop him, Zhang Tianxing. The beautiful country was thinking too naively.
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Upon hearing that Zhang Tianxing was restricted from traveling, Feng Changlun rushed back from out of town.
This was his new boss he had pledged allegiance to. Could he be this unlucky?
"Boss Zhang, my task was successfully completed this time. Why are you restricted from traveling? What will happen now?" Feng Changlun was beginning to doubt his judgment.
This was his first official day, and Zhang Tianxing had already run into such trouble. It seemed it wasn't that difficult for foreign companies to operate here. No wonder Zhang Tianxing had stated from the beginning that he wanted to develop in China.
It turned out he had known from the start that his company was destined to fail. Zhang Tianxing's expression was as usual; he didn't take the FBI's travel restriction seriously.
"Well done. Your task this time was completed well, and you secured quite a few orders. In a while, our OEM phones will be mass-produced, and then we'll return to China," Zhang Tianxing said with a smile.
Feng Changlun couldn't help but say wistfully, "Boss Zhang, you seem to have your personal freedom restricted. How will you return to China?"
"You need to trust Hamlin's firm. Their law firm is a century-old institution, not renowned for nothing," Zhang Tianxing waved his hand, the air so fresh. He believed in Jimmy's strength.
"Alright, actually, I have an idea," Feng Changlun said after thinking for a moment.
Zhang Tianxing's interest was immediately piqued. "What idea? Tell me!"
Although Zhang Tianxing's daily routine was confined to a strict loop of residence—school—canteen, he felt a profound lack of freedom.
You might not want me to go out, even if you allow it, and I might enjoy this three-point route.
But if you restrict my freedom, forcing me into this three-point route, then I have a problem.
I might choose not to go out, but whether I go out or not is my freedom; you cannot restrict my freedom. Furthermore, that Agent Jian from the FBI is clearly engaging in personal retaliation.
This was clearly treating Zhang Tianxing as a spy, but the problem was, Zhang Tianxing was truly not one.
Feng Changlun glanced around, seeing no one, and then whispered, "Boss Zhang, my former research institute ordered two of the most advanced lithography machines from Amsterdam. If you're interested, you can go there to pick them up, and then head directly back to China from there."
Zhang Tianxing stared blankly at Feng Changlun. "Don't you know they've restricted my travel? I can't go out at all."
"That's not a problem. We can directly ask for an invitation. Then you can find a way to sneak in. This is not an issue at all. Besides, you can ask Jimmy to help you with this. You can apply to go to Amsterdam, and then have Jimmy apply on-site. They'll definitely approve it. There's nothing Jimmy can't accomplish."
Hearing Feng Changlun's tone, Zhang Tianxing finally understood Jimmy's status in Boston; he was definitely a big shot. It was truly fortunate that such a big shot was serving him.
"What? You said your research institute ordered two lithography machines? Didn't your research institute go bankrupt?" Zhang Tianxing asked belatedly.
"Yes, so now the two lithography machines are ownerless. Since they were custom-made, Amsterdam is having a difficult time selling them. Their company would incur huge losses. These machines are rarely sold, and they are all custom-made, each one different," Feng Changlun explained.
Lithography machines, these are good things. Zhang Tianxing's desire to possess them immediately arose. "Long Lun, how can these lithography machines be purchased? I want to buy them. It will be much more convenient for us to make chips then."
Hearing Zhang Tianxing's words, Feng Changlun became delighted. "Really? Boss Zhang, you're not joking, are you? If we can acquire advanced lithography machines, our research progress will be greatly accelerated. It's very simple to get the lithography machines. Prepare the money, and I'll handle it."
Zhang Tianxing loved hearing this sentence. In his eyes, anything that could be settled with money was not a problem. He was afraid of things that couldn't be settled with money or couldn't be produced.
These are national treasures. It's worth any price. This plan is feasible and executable. It's happily decided.
"Jimmy, please help me apply. I need to go to Amsterdam, as soon as possible. Don't be afraid to spend money," Zhang Tianxing said directly on the phone to Jimmy.
"As you wish, Boss Zhang. You will go to Amsterdam. If they don't approve it, we won't hesitate to replace the official in that position," Jimmy laughed heartily. In this beautiful country, there was nothing that couldn't be accomplished with money.
Zhang Tianxing's luck was truly excellent. Firstly, he had money, and secondly, he found Hamlin Law Firm. Otherwise, Zhang Tianxing wouldn't be enjoying himself so much in this beautiful country.