Jim Anderson is a white man in his sixties, with a red face and a pot belly. He was quite unhappy to see Jinggao and his party. But he had to give Bill Gates a face.
The 62-year-old richest man in the world has been a dominant figure in the business world for many years. No matter how arrogant the "old money" is, Bill Gates has to recognize his social status.
Moreover, according to the information collected by Professor Zhao and the others, Mr. Anderson began his own retirement life after his company went bankrupt. His net worth is estimated to be no more than US$100 million.
Although the Federal Reserve does not regard money as money, it starts printing money like crazy and floods the world. However, in 2017, the proportion of billionaires in the United States was about 910 million U.S. dollars. This threshold is still very high.
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And Jim Anderson didn’t even meet this threshold, and he lived in Seattle, so how could he dare to refuse Bill Gates?
After Bill Gates made the introduction, he took a wine glass and said, "I have something else for you to discuss." He left the room to everyone and left with his assistant at the Gates Foundation.
Jim Anderson impatiently said to the leader, Principal Wu: "I know your reason for coming. Don't have any wishful thinking. I won't sell that bronze dragon head. I won't sell it no matter how much you pay."
Principal Wu was personable and patiently said in English: "Mr. Anderson, we are very sincere in buying back the bronze dragon head. This is an important cultural relic of our country..."
"Come on. It's the same rhetoric again!" Anderson directly interpreted what Principal Wu said, waved his hands, and said loudly: "I'm tired of hearing this. This is a collection I acquired in the early years. I did not sell it to
Your obligations.”
“We will give you a satisfactory price.”
“fxxk you! I won’t sell it!” Anderson roared, loosened his tie with both hands, turned around and left angrily. He was very dissatisfied with the entanglement of these Chinese people.
What is "old money"? The most direct difference from the nouveau riche is that the furnishings in the home are all high-quality. He is very satisfied with this bronze dragon head decoration, which can enhance his collecting taste. And now he
There is no shortage of money.
A flash of anger flashed in Principal Wu's eyes. He couldn't communicate! But there was nothing he could do to deal with this person. Not to mention abroad, even at home, with his character, he would not engage in any forced buying and selling! However, the inner frustration and
Depression is inevitable!
Jing Gao, standing next to Professor Zhao, shouted: "Please wait a moment, Jim Anderson! I am willing to pay $50 million for the bronze dragon head in your hand. Yu Jie, help me translate."
Principal Wu and Professor Zhao looked surprised. Comrade Xiaojing, you still need a translator to communicate with others! How did your business become so big?
Domestic entrepreneurs under the age of 40 basically have very good English. At least their listening and speaking skills are very good.
At the same time, the four people were still very shocked! The price was a bit high. They had discussed that the price of the bronze dragon head was estimated to be around 200 million yuan, which could be raised a little, and should not exceed 300 million yuan.
The price of 50 million US dollars, converted according to the current exchange rate, is almost 350 million.
Jim Anderson was about to leave, but turned around after hearing the price. He looked at Jing Gao in surprise. The price had a certain appeal to him.
“Young man, tell me again, how many dollars are you willing to pay?”
Jing Gao said calmly: "If you make a decision now, sign the contract on the spot. I am willing to pay US$60 million in cash!"
+10 million US dollars.
Li Mengwei's bright eyes flashed, and she looked at Jing Gao's side face, and then looked at the old white man who immediately fell into hesitation and ideological struggle. The feelings in her heart were very complicated! It turns out that this is how Jing Gao spends money outside.
Throw money at people!
Professor Zhao quietly tugged on Jing Gao's clothes. Xiao Jing, don't mess around. Cultural relics are indeed very important. They carry the feelings, memory and history of a nation. However, for you personally, spending too much is not worth the loss!
Chen Yujie translated it truthfully. Jim Anderson laughed, walked over, and said: "Boy, your price impressed me. But, you are still too young! You bid too eagerly and exposed your trump card."
Jim Anderson grinned, showing his white teeth, "So, the price I want now is US$100 million! If you want to buy it, we can make the deal now."
This price made the other people in the room take a slight breath. Chen Yujie, who was translating for Jing Gao, frowned. Even Principal Wu couldn't help but remind Jing Gao in Chinese: Forget it.
100 million US dollars helped the Yuanmingyuan cultural relics recovery team to buy back the bronze dragon head. This was a big mistake. He couldn't let Jing Gao's kind help end up with such a reputation.
Jing Gao gently held Li Mengwei's little hand, smiled, and said: "You are wrong. Jim Anderson! I only offer 60 million, which is my final reserve price! Of course, if you are willing to listen, I can give
Tell me why."
Listening to the translation, Jim Anderson stared into Jing Gao's eyes for a few seconds. After applying enough pressure, he suddenly shrugged and made a gesture, "Okay."
Idaka said calmly: "Perhaps I can introduce myself first. I have a company in China that is a competitor with Alibaba. Uber under my name is seeking to be listed on Nasdaq. This is
A taxi-hailing software similar to Uber.
So, I can afford the bill of $100 million, and I have enough business negotiation experience. But I will only offer $60 million.
There is an old saying in China: Virtue does not match his status. If a person owns something that is not consistent with his status, he will suffer endless disasters.
So, don’t try to anger me, Jim Anderson! Otherwise, I will publicly purchase it for $60 million. I believe that your friends and enemies will be happy to use various methods to get this bronze dragon head to me.
Including but not limited to suing you, causing you a car accident, etc.!"
Looking at Jim Anderson, whose face changed slightly, Jing Gao's voice was still steady, but his words were very strong: "Whether you choose trouble or profit, you can make a decision now!"
The room suddenly became very quiet.
Principal Wu, his students, Professor Zhao’s assistant, Li Mengwei, and Chen Yujie, who acted as translator for Jing Gao, were all silent.
Is this really a "business negotiation"? What they heard was that Jing Gao was making personal threats! He even said that he would cause a car accident. Shark man! Mr. Jing, is this how you rich people usually talk about business?
It seems to us that you are very skilled!
Professor Zhao took a sip of wine. He has business experience and knows a lot about many things in the business world. Marx once said: Capital comes into this world, from head to toe, and every pore is dripping with blood and filth.
Who is the person who really makes the company bigger and stronger? You include these billionaires in the United States. What do you know about them in private? In a social atmosphere like the United States, guns are rampant and people are killed.
A very normal person.
Jim Anderson's expression became ferocious, he pointed at Jing Gao and cursed: "fxxk! How dare you fucking threaten me! Who do you have the courage to narrow your eyes? Fu Manchu? 70 million, 70 million, one point less
Not even money."
It must be said that Jim Anderson was very aggressive and used discriminatory words against Chinese people. Chen Yujie was very dissatisfied when he translated. Jing Gao's face darkened and he took half a step forward to protect Li Mengwei and Chen Yujie.
He said coldly: "Fifty million!"
With that said, he greeted Principal Wu, Professor Zhao and others to leave. If the price was rejected, he would publicly announce the acquisition of Dragon Head for US$60 million! With the capitalization and materialization level of the United States, US$60 million
The huge amount of money is enough for those people to kill Jim Anderson. An old white man with less than 100 million US dollars in assets dares to play tricks with him!
Return Fu Manchu! All the great powers like me, the Qing Dynasty, but now times have changed!
Jim Anderson stood in the middle of the road. Jing Gao took the first step and reached out to push him away. He protected Weiwei, Chen Yujie, Principal Wu, Professor Zhao and others, and walked out at the end.
Seeing that Jinggao was serious, Jim Anderson was relieved as if a ball had been pricked by a needle, and shouted at Jinggao's back: "You win, boy, 50 million, deal!"
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At three o'clock in the morning that night, at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in the city, all legal documents and procedures were completed, including the identification of the bronze dragon head. Lawyers from both parties reviewed the contract, and Jing Gao and Jim Anderson signed each to complete the process.
transaction.
After Jim Anderson and others left, warm applause suddenly erupted in the hotel conference room. "Bah, bang, bang!"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, with the "relief" after the transaction was successful, and with respect for Jing Gao.
The lawyer Dr. Song contacted, and the appraisal was completed by Principal Wu and Professor Zhao. They are both experts in antiques.
Dong Youwei arranged for someone to open a bottle of red wine to celebrate the victory and was distributing it to everyone one by one.
Professor Zhao fell tiredly on the sofa and said mockingly: "Old man, it's useless." His accompanying assistant was so nervous that he hurriedly asked.
Principal Wu was not much better. He was also very tired and sat on the sofa. However, he was in high spirits and said to Jing Gao: "Xiao Jing, it's thanks to you this time! Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to bring the bronze dragon to the throne."
Bring the head back home.”
"Principal Wu, you're welcome." Jing Gao was young, but also very troubled. Weiwei had already gone to the room upstairs to rest. The contract review was very tiring. As a lawyer, Chen Yujie participated in the project.
It's considered learning.
She is studying civil law. Of course, the domestic law system is civil law, and the United States is maritime law system. She can only study. Now she will sit next to Jing Gao. Holding a wine glass, she looks at Jing Gao's figure reflected in her
On the wine glass, he smiled slightly and sipped the red wine.
The smile of a bright and beautiful girl is like a quiet spring in the mountains, refreshing and flawless.
Principal Wu waved his hands and said in a very good mood, feigning anger: "Xiaojing, don't always be humble. Being too modest is pride! In fact, I have known you for a long time. Wu Manqing is my daughter!"
Jing Gao was so surprised that he couldn't express his surprise, "..."
He really didn't expect such a relationship. Wu Manqing is a teacher of the Youth League Committee of his alma mater, Jingxin University. I heard from Teacher Bai that she has a very deep background, and basically everyone with some connections in the school is polite to her. It turns out that the root cause is
Here she is. Her father is the principal of Yan University.
Jing Gao tilted his head, making eye contact with Chen Yujie.
If he remembered correctly, Chen Yujie and Wu Manqing seemed to have a pretty good relationship. He just didn't know if Chen Yujie had any contact with Wu Manqing after the case he assigned her was over. After all, Chen Yujie's temperament was a bit cold.
Chen Yujie's eyes are also very beautiful, after all, she has a score of 97! Her beautiful eyes are quiet and clear. They have an unforgettable beauty. At this time, she understood Jing Gao's eyes and nodded.
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It felt like there was a connection or a tacit understanding, and a little ripple was slowly rippling in the hearts of both of them.
She is still in contact with teacher Wu Manqing. After all, she has very few friends.
Jing Gao felt the ups and downs of emotions in his heart and the tacit understanding with Chen Yujie. He turned his head and continued chatting with Principal Wu, "This is really unexpected!"
Principal Wu smiled and said: "Manqing's temperament is suitable for working within the system. Xiaojing, you have made great contributions. Are you interested in studying for my graduate degree? Although I have retired from my administrative position, my title of professor is still there. I am engaged in
Linguistic research."
He must have collected information on Lao Zhao's "little friend" Jing Gao. He is quite familiar with some of Jing Gao's situations. Jing Gao really wants to study for his graduate degree and establish the teacher-student relationship, which will save him some trouble.
After all, he is full of talents all over the world.
Jing Gao remembered the analysis Nie Yunxi gave him. If he wanted to study for a graduate school, it would be best to study under Professor Wei. The relationship between the two was actually a teacher-teacher relationship, but there was no formal status. Because Jing Gao did not have time to participate in graduate programs across the country.
Joint Entrance Examination.
Moreover, it is very likely that it will be difficult to pass the line! He has graduated five or six years ago. If he goes back to take the postgraduate entrance examination in the Department of Economics of Fudan University, he will not be able to become a liver emperor and go to school! Some basic knowledge has basically been given back to the teacher.
"Principal Wu, thank you for your kindness. I guess I won't be able to pass the national graduate examination. My fiancée Li Mengwei wants to work in the Chinese-English translation industry. She currently graduated from Beijing Normal University with a bachelor's degree. I will discuss it with her to see if she is interested.
I’m going to study translation-related majors at Yan University. Then I’ll ask Principal Wu to help me introduce him.”
Principal Wu just wanted to repay Jing Gao's initial favor, but was not really optimistic about Jing Gao's academic ability. He smiled and raised his glass and said, "Okay, I'll wait for your call."
It was already very late. After the simple celebration, everyone went back to rest. Dong Youwei and Dr. Song were busy dealing with the aftermath.
Jing Gao and Chen Yujie took the elevator to the presidential suite together. He lived with Weiwei and Chen Yujie.
Weiwei was too shy to live in the master bedroom with him, so she asked Chen Yujie to stay with her in the master bedroom. Jing Gao stayed in the second bedroom of the presidential suite.
Jing Gao swiped his card to open the door, and Chen Yujie came in gently. There was a dim light at the entrance. Jing Gao looked at the bright girl and said softly, "Yu Jie, are you cold?"
Chen Yujie has now changed out of the red evening dress she wore for the reception, and is wearing a short-sleeved shirt with large lapels and water-brushed blue jeans. She has graceful curves, bulges where they should, and curls where they should. She is a young and beautiful beauty.
The skin is delicate and fair, and the legs are slender and round. It is the age when the melon is ripe.
Chen Yujie was alternating her feet in casual-style sneakers. She turned around and smiled, her beautiful eyes shining brightly in the dark night. She said in a clear voice: "It's okay. The conference room is air-conditioned. Jing Gao, thank you.
Protect me at the reception."
Jing Gao felt his heart beat faster. Her smile was so beautiful. She smiled and said, "I thought you were going to praise me for my good performance tonight."
Chen Yujie kept looking back and said with a bright smile: "You should be so good! Your company is so big! Haha. I thought you were going to praise me for my translation skills. But in the end, you asked me if I was cold.
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She was still as aggressive as ever, but these words exaggerated the tacit understanding between the two of them in the dark night.
