The first thousand two hundred and fifty-eight chapters talk about cooperation
Chapter 1,258 A Brief Discussion on Cooperation
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In Russia, Roman Shatov is a typical second-generation rich man and second-generation official. His status in China is almost the same as that of Zhou Bin and Li Yuncong, whom Liu Dong is familiar with.←
If we really want to talk about the difference, it’s just that the two parties are not in the same country!
"Chairman, this is a good opportunity for us to expand our relationship network in Russia!" Looking at the silent boss, Guo Kai couldn't help but remind him.
"It is indeed a good opportunity!" Liu Dong nodded in agreement.
Russia's rich resources are what he covets, but he has never been able to find a good entry point. That's why Liu Dong took the risk and cooperated with Khodorkovsky, including the huge interests of Yukos Oil Company
, and also meant to test Russia’s attitude towards large foreign investors like him.
But Liu Dong would naturally be more willing to cooperate with the Shatov family, whose strength is no worse than that of Khodorkovsky in Russia, and even stronger than Khodorkovsky, who is about to reach sunset.
However, he is not that optimistic yet.
Although the Shatov family is powerful, Roman Shatov cannot represent the entire Shatov family after all. Moreover, he is not the only successor of the Shatov family.
But even so, Liu Dong still plans to make friends with Roman Shatov first, and then move on to the entire Shatov family.
Having made his decision, Liu Dong immediately ordered: "Mr. Guo, you will go to Khodorkovsky's dinner for me tonight!"
"Yes, Chairman!"
"If he asks, just say I'm not feeling well!" Liu Dong said after pondering for a while.
"clear!"
"That's it for now. Go down and get ready!"
After seeing Guo Kai off, Liu Dong picked up the information in his hand and read it again!
"Roman Shatov. I'm really looking forward to meeting you tonight!"
"Squeak!"
Looking at Liu Shan who opened the door and came in, Liu Dong glanced behind him and said in surprise: "Why are you the only one back? Where is Gao Jian?"
"He...he went to the hospital!"
"Hospital!" Liu Dong nodded clearly, "What are you carrying in your bag?"
After hearing what Liu Dong said, Liu Shan's face showed a hint of surprise. He quickly took off his backpack and put it in front of Liu Dong. After opening the zipper on it, bundles of new ruble banknotes appeared.
"This is what Gao...Gao Jian asked me to bring back. He said he didn't need it anymore, and he asked me to thank you. He will pay back...to you the remaining money as soon as possible!"
After nodding, Liu Dong thought: "It seems that this guy has quite a bit of backbone!"
"Okay, I understand, you go down and practice! After a week, if you still can't open the Guanyuan point, your daily food will be halved!"
Upon hearing Liu Dong's words, Liu Shan's innocent face suddenly turned bitter!
For him, although his internal strength is good, sitting cross-legged and meditating is really a kind of torture for him!
"I...I know!"
Looking at Liu Shan who turned back to his room dejectedly, Liu Dong smiled.
Liu Dong, who has a tendency to be a teacher, after seeing the top-notch warrior physique of the 'Tude Body', he couldn't let it go to waste.
The afternoon passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was already dark outside.
Roman Shatov, who had made an appointment with Liu Dong, also arrived at the Hilton Hotel where Liu Dong was staying at seven o'clock in the evening.
"Originally, it was agreed that I would invite him, but now it costs Mr. Liu money!"
"To be polite, I would also like to thank Mr. Shatov for speaking up this afternoon, so I should be the one to treat you to this meal!" Liu Dong said politely.
"Haha! In fact, even without me this afternoon, I believe that with Mr. Liu's strength, it would be easy to solve this matter. I just happened to meet him at the right time! Thank you for this word, I really deserve it!"
After smiling, Liu Dong picked up the wine glass on the table and said, "Since we are sitting here, let's not say any more polite words. Cheers!"
"cheers!"
After drinking the sweet red wine, there was a little more sex during the dinner!
"I wonder why Mr. Liu came to Irkutsk this time...?"
"Yukos!"
Liu Dong didn't hide too much. He believed that even if he didn't tell, the Shatov family would be able to find out.
"...When he was in Ulaanbaatar, Mr. Khodorkovsky promised to sell me part of Yukos shares! So I came."
After nodding, Roman Shatov said: "With all due respect, Mr. Liu, investing in Yukos Oil Company now is not a good choice!"
"Oh, why?" Liu Dong said calmly.
"Haha, I believe Mr. Liu will understand the specific reason as long as he investigates carefully!" Roman Shatov pointed out.
He didn't believe that Liu Dong really didn't know anything.
So at this moment, the two sides looked at each other, and they suddenly laughed at the same time.
"I'm really honored to meet Mr. Liu here today. Come on, let's have another drink!" As he said that, Roman Shatov raised the goblet of red wine in front of him.
"cheers!"
After simply taking a sip of red wine and putting down the glass, Liu Dong glanced at the other party and said again: "In China, we pay attention to 'vegetables after five flavors and wine after three rounds' at the wine table, and then we should get down to business! I don't know.
Why did Mr. Shatov come to our door this time? I believe... I'm afraid it's not just a meal, right?"
Both sides understood that the other was a thousand-year-old fox who was difficult to deal with. In addition, there was no conflict between them, so after a brief consideration, Roman Shatov faced Liu Dong with a slightly serious look and said: "Come here this time, I want to
Talk to Mr. Liu about cooperation!"
"Cooperation?" Liu Dong's heart moved.
"That's right!"
"I wonder where Mr. Shatov plans to cooperate?"
"Steel!"
"Steel?" Liu Dong was surprised. He thought the other party would say diamonds!
"Well, I know that Mr. Liu owns a Dongfang Iron and Steel Group with a steel production capacity of 18 million tons! Moreover, the scale of this steel group is still expanding rapidly. It may only take three years, or even less, to become a
A world-class steel giant with an annual steel production of more than 35 million tons!"
"I didn't expect Mr. Shatov to know my companies very well!"
"Of course, before cooperation begins, we must understand each other's strengths so that we can come up with equal conditions!"
"Then what conditions does Mr. Shatov intend to offer?" Liu Dong said.
"An iron mine, a large iron mine with a grade of 51.3% and a reserve of 400 million tons!"
Seeing Liu Dong being silent, Roman Shatov knew that the other person was waiting for his next words.
"I can cooperate with Mr. Liu to develop this iron ore. Both parties will hold 50% of the shares. All the mined iron ore will be used for the production of Mr. Liu's Dongfang Iron and Steel Group!"
Hearing this, Liu Dong was a little moved!
There is no doubt about the value of a rich iron ore with a grade of more than 50%. Liu Dong naturally wants to hold this top resource, or cornucopia, in his hands.
He is willing even if he can only get half of the shares. However, Liu Dong is more aware of the appeal of this top-level resource, and it may not be that simple to get it.
"Where is this iron mine?"
"It's right in the Irkutsk region, and not far from the BKA Railway! The cost of mining and transportation is not high!"
"It has high taste, rich reserves, low mining and transportation costs, and such good iron ore resources. I think even without me, there will be people rushing to cooperate with you, so why do you need to find me?"
The more tempting a fruit looks, the more likely it is to be poisonous. There is no such thing as a pie in the sky, and even if it happens occasionally, it will not fall on one's head. Therefore, every time he faces this kind of temptation, Liu Dong feels anxious in his heart.
Be extra cautious.
"...Because the domestic steel market in Russia is already saturated, the only way for this iron ore to gain the profits it deserves is to turn abroad. Americans and Europeans, one is too greedy, the other is Russia's enemy, but China
, whether it is the booming domestic market or the current relationship between China and Russia, they are the most worthy partners. Moreover, the conditions for my cooperation are somewhat special. I look down on people who do not have certain strength, and most of them have strength.
As a state-owned enterprise of your country, it will definitely not be able to agree to my conditions. So, after much selection, Mr. Liu is the most suitable!"
"Really? I don't know why I am so honored to be favored by you?" Liu Dong is not so easily persuaded.
"It's very simple. First, you are Chinese. Second, you have Dongfang Iron and Steel Group, which has a strong demand for iron ore. Finally, you have enough money!"
"money?"
"That's right! It's money, enough to invest in the development of the entire iron mine!" Roman Shatov affirmed.
Looking at his piercing eyes, Liu Dong thought for a while and said directly: "What? You won't let me pay for all the iron ore development funds alone, and then only take 50% of the shares, right?"
"I will give 500 million rubles!"
"500 million rubles?" There was a hint of sarcasm in Liu Dong's words.
According to the current exchange rate of US dollars to rubles, 500 million rubles is less than 8 million US dollars. And 8 million US dollars is not even a fraction of the development cost of an iron mine with huge reserves.
"...So Mr. Shatov is trying to get away with nothing?"
"Of course not. The overpayment of development funds by Mr. Liu can be used to offset the account with iron ore, along with interest, until it is deducted. In the meantime, I can temporarily not receive dividends!"
This is a feasible idea, but who knows what will happen in the future. What if Liu Dong’s investment is completed and the other party suddenly changes his mind?
Although the possibility of this is very small, with everything happening in Russia now, coupled with the arrogant nature of the old man, who knows whether they will do this in the end.
However, it was difficult for Liu Dong to give up such a rich iron mine.
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