The shopping mall is like a battlefield, so the cunning of businessmen is also the most powerful weapon in business.
Axia realized this deeply today.
And because he participated in the entire negotiation process, his previous understanding and impression of Ning Weimin was completely refreshed.
She never dreamed that such a seemingly simple trick could be so effective.
Ning Weimin relied on this bluff to reach a very favorable acquisition contract with the architectural firm that had been overbearing and wanted to acquire his apartment.
And in the meantime, she thought that she would be able to help with her rich experience in the community, but in the end she achieved absolutely nothing.
She never expected that during the entire negotiation process, she would be a bystander, witnessing Ning Weimin's eloquence and superb acting skills in front of his negotiating opponents.
As for the so-called help, it turned out that she was used as a humanoid prop.
Apart from being responsible for serving Ning Weimin tea, lighting cigarettes, delivering paper, and holding pens, she made Ning Weimin, a well-established "official businessman" who came to Japan from the Republic to seek gold, more credible, and had no actual purpose.
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"President Ning, I am really no match for you. Let's make an agreement. The total is 1.15 billion yen, and I will pay it off within two days."
Seeing the director of the architecture firm, Jin Dao, whispering to the accountant next to him for a while, he then stood up and stretched out his hand to Ning Weimin with a smile, telling him that the matter was settled like this. Axia was speechless.
You know, the price offered by the architectural firm is a full 30% premium over the current market price, which is simply too good to be true.
To be honest, if Genshiro Kawamoto is willing to buy the club under her name at such a premium.
Then she would have nothing to worry about, and would feel lucky instead.
Because even according to the current highest tax rate, after deducting nearly 20% of the transfer income tax, the money Ning Weimin gets back from selling his house is still a full 10% premium over the current house price in Akasaka.
In Axia's opinion, Ning Weimin's money has really increased.
If he didn't have such a good idea as investing in a parking lot, he wouldn't lose any money if he bought an apartment elsewhere in Akasaka in time, and could actually get 100 million yen in cash.
Now, it's good to use this money to directly buy a parking lot with low value. It's as smooth as a mandarin duck milk tea.
Who wouldn’t want to take advantage of such a deal?
What's more, if you think about it again, how did Ning Weimin do all this?
It’s just a car rental fee of one million yen, and a few worthless badges and red flag props. Don’t be too simple.
She simply couldn't believe that this opponent, who was supposed to be at war with each other, was so easily fooled by the architectural firm that had been buying and selling by force.
Is this the gang-related enterprise that secretly hires and dispatches violent gangs to cause trouble, but leaves nothing to the police?
Is this the tough company that is not afraid of lawsuits from well-known media people and is not at any disadvantage in terms of law and public opinion?
What about their profit-seeking ruthlessness, shameless style and careful thinking?
Why did he lose everything when he met Ning Weimin?
Instead, he gave away the benefits that should have been his own like a charity founder?
"Well, that's it. I am a man of faith and I can understand your position. I will wait for your good news. As soon as the money arrives, we can immediately complete the legal procedures for the transfer of the house."
"Thank you, President Ning, for making it possible."
"If anything, I also hope to focus on more important things as soon as possible. I don't want to be tied up by this kind of thing, so it's better to cut through the mess quickly and deal with it as soon as possible. This is good for both of us, isn't it? Director Jindao, you don't have to
Too polite."
"Thanks to your tolerance, President, I would like to express my deep gratitude to you! I'm really sorry that I caused some trouble to your company's operations some time ago. Please forgive me."
With that said, Director Jin Dao turned around and ordered his subordinates to bring a beautifully packaged gift box, saying it was OLD PARR whiskey, and insisted on giving it to Ning Weimin as an apology for "the subordinate's ignorance".
The bottle of this wine is square-shaped, and the brown wine label has the head of an old longevity star painted by the impressionist master Lu Ban.
Originated in the UK, it was created in 1909 and is a blended whiskey.
Translated in Chinese, it’s called Lao Bo Whiskey.
Why is it called this name?
This is because there once was a 152-year-old Thomas Parr in the UK, who was the oldest person in British history.
It is said that this British birthday boy got married for the first time when he was 80 years old and had a son and a daughter. He remarried when he was 122 years old.
King Charles I also gave him a London residence.
However, perhaps due to acclimatization, Parr died that year, and the King of England ordered that he be buried in the Poets Cemetery in Westminster Abbey.
Therefore, this kind of wine also has the meaning of maturity, wisdom and longevity.
In addition, this kind of wine also has a special complex for Japanese people.
Because it is said that the whiskey Iwakura Tomomi brought back from England to the Emperor when he brought Japanese missions to the West during the Meiji period was the whiskey first brewed by the founder of OLD PARR.
Although the brand OLD PARR did not exist at that time, if there was a difference, it was only the difference between the predecessor of Moutai and Moutai.
Therefore, this kind of liquor can be said to be the first whiskey that Japanese people came into contact with.
Regarded by the Japanese as a "grandfather's sake" full of history, it is also known as "a whiskey that cannot be mentioned enough".
Very popular among Japan's upper class and political circles.
Politicians such as Shigeru Yoshida and Kakuei Tanaka are fans of this whiskey.
Especially during the bubble economy, as Japan's economy soared to its peak, the status and price of this wine also reached its peak simultaneously.
The context in which it appears is usually very "old school".
For example, formal business occasions with translators, people smoking all the time, and geisha performances for foreigners.
In addition, due to the deliberate operation of imported wine merchants, the packaging of this kind of wine has become more and more luxurious, and the whiskey is packed in ceramic, crystal and wooden boxes, which has also caused the price of this kind of wine to skyrocket.
The end result is that like the moon cakes of the Republic, this originally ordinary Scotch whiskey has become flashy and extremely expensive.
In short, the wine OLD PARR has become a luxurious decoration for Japan's amazing economic growth.
During Japan's economic boom, Westerners favored the Japanese and became a weapon for harvesting Japanese leeks.
At this time, let alone spending a bottle in a nightclub, it can easily cost hundreds of thousands of yen.
Even if you buy a cheap product in a store, it will cost 80,000 to 90,000 yen a bottle.
Axia, as the mama-san of Ginza nightclub and once worked as a waitress for Snake, knows this point best.
She understood that in Japanese society at this time, the Scotch whiskey brand had become a symbol of social class and thought.
And this resulted in a very clear chain of contempt and grading system.
What brand does a minister drink, what brand does a section chief drink, department heads, regular members, new members, entry-level members, etc., all are different.
As for OLD PARR, it is of course the highest level ministerial wine.
Therefore, when he watched Ning Weimin actually receive such a high-level social gift from an opponent who should have shown no mercy to him.
Axia's heart couldn't help but tremble again! She had a feeling that was both ironic and ridiculous.
This scene is so dramatic, and Ning Weimin's skills are so amazing.
If it were a different occasion or a different person, she would definitely not believe it.
However, under her eyes, this incredible thing happened so vividly.
She could only admit that Ning Weimin was a master negotiator, and she had to sincerely admire him.
She now feels that Ning Weimin is always clear-headed and methodical when dealing with things. He can come up with brilliant ideas no matter what kind of problems he faces, and he can deal with any situation in a calm and appropriate manner.
Such a person is truly a born businessman. It would be unreasonable not to make a fortune.
However, this was not the end. Even when all the advantages had been taken advantage of, Ning Weimin did not give up.
He accepted the gift politely and thanked Director Jindao in a special way.
"Thank you for your kindness, so I'm not polite. But I came in a hurry today and didn't prepare a gift for you. I feel quite ashamed. Is this okay? If you have time, you are welcome to come to my restaurant with your wife and family.
I invite you to taste authentic Chinese palace cuisine."
As he said this, Ning Weimin actually took out a business card from Tan Gong Restaurant and handed it to Director Jin Dao with both hands.
"Oh? Does President Ning still have a restaurant under his name?"
Director Jin Dao was surprised. After taking the business card with both hands, he looked at it carefully.
"So it's in Ginza? Just looking at the location, I know it must be a very high-end restaurant."
Ning Weimin looked slightly smug.
"It makes you laugh. Although it may be the most expensive Chinese restaurant in Tokyo, this store is just like the apartment in Akasaka and the company. It's just in my name. I'm just busy for the big shot. So it's better than
As far as you are concerned, I am still far behind. Speaking of which, we all work for others, but after all, you still have real assets in your name, which is different for me.
A role like mine is actually like a teller in a bank. Although I can see and touch it, and count money every day, everything is not my own, it’s just a superficial appearance. To be honest, I’m really envious.
Director, please."
"Haha, President Ning is so funny. Just looking at the way you travel, who dares to underestimate you? Besides, judging from your country's system, someone like you can go abroad and come to Japan to take care of big shots.
A person with wealth is very unusual. In fact, as soon as I saw you today, I knew that you must be a big shot with a great background."
"Haha, the director is really good at talking. I am so praised by you. Ah, by the way, I have to explain something in advance, because our restaurant is a membership-only restaurant and we often need to entertain members of our country's embassy, so you
If you want to taste it, please call in advance. When I make arrangements, I will treat you with a banquet like that of the Qing Dynasty emperor, and you will definitely be satisfied."
"Wow, thank you so much. Is it really the food of the Qing Dynasty emperor? I'm really looking forward to it."
"This is absolutely correct. We have enough cultural and historical materials from the palace to prove it. Although the price is a bit expensive, the taste, ingredients and cooking skills have been well received since the opening. Isn't it the end of the year soon?
Well, many large companies and multinational companies have already reserved seats to hold New Year's Eve parties in my restaurant."
"Huh? That's right. It's almost the end of the year, and our office also has to consider this issue."
"Haha, then Director, you may wish to consider my restaurant. Do you want to give your guests a change of taste? As long as your guests do not exceed 300 people, my restaurant can host it."
"A restaurant that can accommodate 300 people? In Ginza? That's really not a small restaurant!"
"Hey, no, no, it's not worth mentioning. Even if it's okay for the time being, with the speed of Japan's economic development, it may not be okay soon. I believe that there will be a restaurant in Ginza in Tokyo that can entertain thousands of people in the future.
There will be no shortage.”
"Haha, President Ning is really very optimistic about our Japanese economy."
"Of course. If nothing else, let's just say that Director, you are about to acquire the land in Akasaka. The building you plan to build in the future will definitely be a high-rise building, right? To be honest, I am also looking forward to it. Waiting for you to take over the building
Once it's built, I have plans to move the company back."
"Then I will remember this matter and leave you the best floor and the best orientation. As for the New Year's Eve party, let's find another time to talk about it."
"It's easy to talk about, but in my opinion it's better to do this. Why don't you and your wife come to my restaurant for dinner this Friday? By then our transaction should have been successfully completed, and we can all do our own business.
So why not just sit down and celebrate together? What do you think of that idea?"
"Well, I think it's possible, but it will inevitably cause trouble for you."
"No matter what, you already invited me to drink whiskey. Even out of politeness, I have to treat you to a few glasses of champagne..."
In this way, Ning Weimin and Director Jin Dao kept chatting enthusiastically until Director Jin Dao personally and respectfully sent Ning Weimin and Axia to the Toyota Century.
Ning Weimin actually almost reached a deal with the other party for his restaurant.
He really hunted rabbits in the grass, even biting off a piece of meat from the quail's leg, and he didn't miss any good things.
Of course, Axia also admired Ning Weimin's calculations and business methods.
So much so that she felt like she was dreaming.
After sitting in the car, as soon as the car drove away, even Director Jindao who sent him out did not turn around and leave.
Axia couldn't help but express such emotion.
"Mr. Ning, I have learned a lot this time. It turns out that business can actually be done like this. You are really not as simple as I thought. You are really cunning. Think about the director of that architectural firm.
It's so pitiful that he tried so hard to drive you away, but in the end he was easily frightened by you with a car. He thought you were some kind of person with a strong background and official connections from the mainland. Probably.
Because I was afraid of causing diplomatic disputes and attracting police intervention, I had to buy your house at such a good price. You are really good at calculating. After seeing this, I probably won’t be able to do anything when discussing business in my life.
You trust others and take it lightly. Even what you see with your own eyes can be fake, so what else can’t be fake?"
