"What are your terms? You can state them,"
Dong Mu, the CEO of Sanyuan Group, appeared remarkably magnanimous in his response to Wang Yu's words, a stark contrast to his balding head. One might have wrongly assumed him to be a stingy and sleazy individual, the sort often depicted in those two-to-three-person movies popular in their country.
Wang Yu chuckled and tapped the table in front of him.
"You want me to hand over the engine technology? Fine! Why couldn't things have been like this before? Why the need for mutual antagonism and a tense atmosphere?"
Upon hearing Wang Yu's words, the Japanese delegation offered strained smiles, though they inwardly cursed.
Who were you, previously, to negotiate terms with us? If not for this predicament, why would we be asking you? Hmph! Once we obtain your technology and regain market dominance, we'll settle the score! The favors of the island nation are not so easily taken!
They harbored these resentful thoughts internally, yet their expressions remained amiable and polite, as if they were genuinely humble and courteous individuals.
However, Wang Yu saw through them. He believed it was as likely for them to change their ways as it was for a dog to stop eating feces!
"If you agree to one condition of mine, I will hand over the engine project to you."
Wang Yu held up a single finger.
"Little Factory Director, this is unacceptable!"
Liu Lu, standing nearby, was startled, and a cold sweat broke out on her as she heard Wang Yu's words. The self-produced engine technology was one of the automobile factory's trump cards, used to control other domestic automobile manufacturers and large machinery companies. Furthermore, it generated a profit of hundreds of thousands each month! In this era, what was the concept of hundreds of thousands? And this figure was steadily growing. With the Engine Association's development in overseas markets, this profit and figure would only skyrocket to terrifying numbers. And now... Wang Yu was going to sell the goose that laid golden eggs? And sell it to the island nation? Didn't the Little Factory Director hate the people of the island nation the most? How had he changed his tune? Moreover, once the technology was sold, wouldn't they have to face the pressure from major domestic automobile manufacturers and machinery companies? It was utterly detrimental! The Little Factory Director was not such a short-sighted individual who only looked at the present!
Facing Liu Lu's confused gaze, Wang Yu said nothing, only offering a faint smile.
"Don't worry, it'll be fine."
Wang Yu comforted Liu Lu before turning his attention to Dong Mu and Long Er.
"Heh heh, there are no eternal enemies in this world, only eternal interests. Mr. Wang, this way is beneficial for everyone."
Long Er also said with a smile,
"Your factory's development requires capital, connections, resources, and equipment. Cooperating with us, the island nation, is your best choice! After all, your country's internal resources are simply inadequate. As for Uncle Sam... they will certainly not cooperate with you. I believe you understand the specific reasons without me having to explain. Do you agree?"
Wang Yu smiled faintly upon hearing their synchronized words.
"Indeed, it is as you say. Everything is driven by interests! Therefore, my condition is simple: I require distribution rights in the island nation. Mind you, this includes distribution rights for all my current and future businesses and products!"
"What?"
Upon hearing Wang Yu's words, the Japanese delegation, who had maintained an amiable demeanor, suddenly froze, their expressions changing instantly. Are you kidding me? Distribution rights are not something that can be casually granted! Especially for pillar industrial manufacturing products like automobiles and engines, they cannot be easily introduced into one's own market! It would easily cause a shock and impact their national market and products. This was especially true for their island nation, the world's second-largest economy. If it were another country, it would be different. For similar products, those better than theirs were not as cheap, and those cheaper than theirs were not as good in quality. But Wang Yu was an exception; all his products were both good and cheap! Most importantly... this guy's R&D capability was simply too strong! He could get involved in different fields, from automotive machinery to daily necessities and home appliances, even basic casting and forging production parts, truly eating everything without being picky! To call him an automobile factory was an understatement; he was simply a general store selling everything! Even worse, he was continuously launching new products... Who knew how many products he would flood their island nation with once he was given distribution rights within their market? How much of their "leeks" would he harvest? At the very least, he could sell products at a loss to gain publicity, not making money on small quantities, but completely disrupting the entire market with a low-price war. In the end, he would leave scot-free, but what would their domestic enterprises do when facing a chaotic market? The members of the Japanese delegation exchanged glances. These cunning individuals had instantly thought of many things. The reason they were so clear on this... was because this was precisely the tactic they frequently employed: using high-quality, low-price products to disrupt and crush foreign markets, then, after suffocating local industries, they would drive up prices and reap profits... Otherwise, how do you think their world's second-largest economy came about?
"We are merely ordinary businessmen and cannot influence domestic decisions."
Dong Mu, the CEO of Sanyuan Engines, his eyes darting, said to Wang Yu.
"Matters within our country need to be reported and decided by the behind-the-scenes council. We ordinary businessmen cannot influence the implementation of specific policies. Therefore, we can only help convey your request as a suggestion... whether it succeeds or not is beyond our control!"
Wang Yu pouted. After all that rambling, it was all empty talk. The underlying implication was that they could only offer a suggestion, and if it didn't work out, it wasn't their fault. He indeed wanted to enter the island nation's market to harvest their "leeks." He had already made efforts with Tianyi Steel Company, requesting distribution rights within their territory. However, they seemed to be very wary of him, and the results were not very good. But now, he was brazenly demanding comprehensive distribution rights in the island nation, which was a completely different matter!
"Don't try to fool me. Don't think I don't know that your island nation is different from ours. That behind-the-scenes council is still controlled by your major financial groups, isn't it? The vast majority of council members are your people. Ultimately, aren't all policy votes just games played among yourselves?"
Wang Yu directly and shamelessly peeled back the veil.
"I have only one thing to say now: either you agree to my terms, and I will give you the engine technology. Or, we have nothing more to discuss, and you can wait to be poached by us, lose your global market share, and die!"