066 French cuisine is not as good as double-cooked pork
At noon, the two still didn't go out. No matter how Robles praised the French cuisine in the Michelin restaurant for how delicate the sauce is, how delicious the sauce is, and the tableware is so gorgeous that it is unimaginable that neither of them is moved.
I don’t care if I eat more money.
Li Rui, who has a harsh pursuit of food, said with contempt, "Please don't tell a real Chinese foodie that is not the delicious food of Chinese cuisine. Really delicious food does not depend on the beauty of the tableware, the use of sauces, and the use of any seasonings. It only uses the original taste of the food. It relies entirely on processing methods to intensify the taste and taste of the food itself. It is the top food that can taste natural. Of course, you can't understand what you say to you."
Li Rui's remarks shocked Roberts. He knew the deliciousness of Chinese cuisine and knew that the entire Chinese nation was the most delicious person in the world. His pursuit of food was incomparable to any race in the world. Even the most ordinary dishes in the family were not comparable to those of bread, beef, or something that Europeans and Americans usually eat. But he never thought that just food would have such a saying.
Qian Yiduo completely sneered at Li Rui's remarks.
Real food is just used to fill your stomach and maintain the energy needs of human physical activities. Whether it is delicious or unpalatable, the purpose is the same.
Li Rui’s statement is just to show off!
No matter what, the two of them have the same goal anyway, that is, they will not eat with this old man at the moment, so as not to be short of their hands and soft-hearted.
In fact, the more important thing is that the two hate to be with Roberts, an old man who looks kind on the surface but is actually a bad person.
It was not until almost five o'clock in the afternoon that Sotheby's global president Stede and Chairman Davidson Taoberman arrived, which made the strange atmosphere relax.
"Speak for the subsequent special auction, what conditions can you offer to move us!" Li Rui did not beat around the bush. After introducing each other and having a brief greeting, he went straight to the topic.
Qian Yiduo stared at the young Davidson Taoberman on the side. This guy was young, more than he imagined.
Davidson and the others did not expect that the Chinese were so direct, which made them unable to say many of the rhetoric they prepared. It seems impossible to use other things to reduce the Chinese's conditions.
"We can accept your request and waive your commission; at the same time, in order to maintain sincerity, we can share the commission of the buyer with you. If all commissions are not charged, we will pay a huge cost to prepare for this auction. I think no one will be willing, two, what do you think?" Stede said with a serious face.
They were not prepared to repeatedly bargain with the Chinese.
The other party was too young and didn't follow the rules at all.
Qian Yiduo really didn't expect that the other party would give up their strength as a big company and should have the advantage.
Li Rui didn't expect it either.
This made them unable to answer.
When Davidson saw the other party's expression, his mouth curled up a little, and Stede continued, "This kind of condition has never appeared in the auction history of the entire auction house. Even Christie's and Philip, at most they will give you the same conditions as us... Regarding the auction of China Star, we have a good foundation for cooperation, which can make future cooperation more favorable."
Li Rui didn't know how to answer.
He turned to the point where the money was too much, and he was a little helpless, so he could only ask, "Mr. Stede, we are really very moved by the conditions you have put forward, but you should know that our biggest concern is not anything else, but that you have disclosed our personal information."
There is no need to negotiate terms when the money is too much.
At present, just one Chinese star has attracted the attention of the rich people in the world. Next, if so many diamonds in their hands are leaked, they know more about how much impact this will have on them than anyone else.
"Please rest assured that we will not make any mistakes we have made before! This time it was because of too haste. In addition to our appraisal staff, there are three major appraisal institutions. These people usually cooperate very closely with us, and we never thought that they would violate their professional ethics..." Stede said to Qian Yiduo and the other two very sincerely. "Of course, in order to express our apology, we not only do not charge a commission for this auction, but also pay the buyer's commission to you as compensation."
Although the conditions were proposed by the other party, Sotheby's people did not think that the conditions were too excessive.
At least, they did not let Qian Yiduo and Li Rui see that they had such an idea.
"How do you guarantee that? Once the news is leaked, this batch of expensive diamonds will attract countless people's jealousy. Billions of diamonds..." Li Rui asked in a deep voice.
Wealth moves people's hearts.
Once the news is leaked, no matter whether it is Li Rui or the money is too high, they will fall into a state of never rest.
"I know that no guarantee can be proved, but we can guarantee in the name of Sotheby's, that the accident of Huaxia Star will not happen again. In addition, in order to ensure that there is no leak, this special auction will be placed in China... At the same time, we will invite reliable appraisers from three major appraisal institutions to enter Huaxia appraisal. Before completing the auction, they will not appear anywhere in the world..." Stede, who had not spoken, spoke.
These remarks made Roberts change rapidly.
This method has never happened in Sotheby's history, and the price Sotheby's pay will be very huge.
If the other party does not let go, he still insists on his requirements. Just like this time, Sotheby's will even suffer huge losses.
You should know that for top auctions, many of the costs of customers are paid by them.
"Your sincerity really touched us." After Li Rui exchanged eyes with Qian Yiduo, Qian Yiduo shrugged indifferently. There was not much difference between him and abroad.
But for Li Rui, it's different.
It is basically impossible for young people who can open several jewelry stores in the country without background.
What's more, Li Rui is brave enough.
"Happy cooperation!" Stede relaxed his nervous expression when he heard the other party say this, and stretched out his hands at Li Rui. "We will draft a contract as soon as possible, and after the appraisal, it will start operations and strive to hold a world-renowned diamond ceremony before the New Year."
“Happy cooperation!”
Sotheby's attitude was completely unexpected for the two of them. So, in the end, Qian Yiduo took the initiative to make concessions on the details of the commission. He no longer insisted that Sotheby's company pay the buyer's commission to them. Instead, he made concessions on the seller's commission.
The commissions given to Sotheby's 4 will be deducted directly from the funds obtained after the auction is completed.
This decision surprised Li Rui very much. Qian Yiduo showed this before.
"If we occupy all the benefits, what do you think will be our final result? Sotheby's already knows that we have this batch of diamonds in our hands. Although the actual manufacturing cost of these diamonds is very low, it is just a bunch of carbon elements, but for the world, it will cause countless people to be crazy..." Qian Yiduo didn't believe that Li Rui didn't know this.
"I'm just worried that you will continue to persevere." Li Rui looked playful.
Qian Yiduo rarely speaks.
Because his original intention was not like this, the suggestion of giving up some of the benefits was proposed by Xiaorui.
Sotheby's may not have such thoughts, but their shareholders cannot be moved. Even Davidson and Stede may be moved.
That batch of diamonds does not exist internationally.
They can easily clean these diamonds by using their huge relationships and resources.
"Let's go and have dinner with them. Although they are not interested in Western food, Michelin's French cuisine is indeed good." After Li Rui understood the idea of money, he became relaxed.
Davidson took the initiative to invite the two to have dinner together, and then went to the auction site together, but the two did not refuse.
After entering the Caprce restaurant in the hotel, the money was like a local bun, deeply shocked by the exquisite decoration. He had only heard of Michelin, never been to, or even seen. However, the shock was only at the beginning, and the surrounding environment was not too important to him.
It is obviously not the first time Li Rui has. From the beginning to the end of serving, his performance is no worse than the Americans on the other side. It is far from learning all the movements with them. He can compare with the more money he has to do with his stiff movements.
Caprce restaurant provides the most authentic traditional French cuisine for several people. Each of the thirteen dishes is not much, but it looks very good, and even different dishes are served with different wines.
At first, Qian Yiduo was still staring at the movements of the other people. Later, when he saw that Li Rui didn't care about the gentlemanly demeanor of Davidson and others, he simply didn't bother to eat slowly, and even drank while eating...
French cuisine is exquisite, but for a lot of money, this thing is not suitable for his taste. He even felt that it was not as comfortable as finding a fly restaurant on the streets of Rongcheng to order fatty pot meat.
"Etiquette is from Westerners, so let's do it according to your own. Don't you think it's awkward to learn from them to eat?" Li Rui didn't care about the strange look in the eyes of others.
Chapter completed!