"Mr. William, it's almost time. I think we should chat about some work-related matters." Shi Zhijian saw that the conversation was almost heated, so he played his trump card for tonight's banquet.
William was also preparing to accept the move, so he took out a tablecloth and dipped the corner of his mouth where he had drunk red wine, and said with a smile: "Of course, dear Shi! In fact, I am also looking forward to cooperating with you!"
As soon as the others saw this posture, they knew that tonight's real battle of swords and guns was about to begin.
Yamada Mitsuo and Meiko were still working hard to pour wine for everyone, serving everyone attentively like waiters. Now they saw that the atmosphere had become serious, and they knew that something big was about to happen, so they quickly put down the bottles and glasses and sat upright.
He stood aside, not even daring to take a breath.
"Mr. William, I have contacted you before. Our company is very interested in Philips' patented tape reading technology. I would also like to ask your company to make an offer to see if we can cooperate!" Shi Zhijian spoke and took out a tape.
Cigarette in mouth.
In full view of everyone, Mitsuko Yamada, regardless of her status as the president of the association, personally took out the gold-plated ZIPOO lighter and helped Shi Zhijian light the cigarette.
Her gesture was so natural and harmonious, as if she was Shi Zhijian's most loyal servant.
Mr. William's eyes flickered.
When others saw Guangzi serving Shi Zhijian like this, their expressions were thoughtful.
Mitsuo Yamada and Meiko opened their mouths even more. At this moment, they realized that they seemed to understand something.
William laughed loudly: "Mr. Shi, you are really quick to talk! In this case, I will no longer procrastinate. Our patent is for you to use. Every year, your company, whether it is a myth or a golden dragon, only needs to pay
Half a million dollars in royalties!”
"Wow, half a million dollars!"
Mitsuo Yamada and Meako were so shocked that they opened their mouths so wide that they could fit two duck eggs in!
How have little people like them ever seen so much money?
Shi Zhijian glanced at the fussing Yamada couple.
Photon also glared at his brother and sister-in-law reproachfully.
Mitsuo and Meiko hurriedly covered their mouths with their hands, but their eyes were still wide open.
"Isn't half a million US dollars too much?" Shi Zhijian blew out a smoke ring at William, then held the cigarette and scratched the tip of his brow habitually with his little finger.
"Not much!" William smiled, like a foreign fox, "As far as I know, your karaoke patent was sold to Panasonic and Toshiba! By the way, how much did it cost? It seems to be 600,000
US dollars! After all, our patent is one hundred thousand dollars cheaper than yours! Do you think so, dear Shi?"
Sure enough, he came prepared!
This William seems to have figured out the details of Shi Zhijian.
The Philips executive who came with William next to him echoed: "Yes, our price is already very reasonable! It's half a million, Mr. Shi, it's not like you can't afford it!"
Shi Zhijian did not speak, but Mitsuko Yamada said next to him: "Mr. William, there is one thing I hope you can understand. Our karaoke patent was only applied for this year, and this equipment is also a brand-new thing, and the market demand is very high.
Big! That’s why our patents can be sold at high prices! But----"
Yamada Mitsuko's tone changed, her eyes became cold, and an invisible aura emanated from her body.
People who were previously surprised that Guangzi served Shi Zhijian with a somewhat humble attitude now realized that this woman was not simple! The fierce aura she exuded was too much for most people!
"But your tape recorder tape reading and writing patent came out in 1966! It's been three years now! To put it harshly, with the development of current technological trends, it is already an outdated patent! Just like that, you are still clinging to it.
No matter the price, Mr. William, do you think this is the right thing to do?"
Facing Mitsuko Yamada's question, William smiled, then gave Mitsuko a thumbs up and said: "Awesome! President Mitsuko is indeed a hero among girls, and her analysis is clear and logical! But I'm sorry, the decision given by our Philips company is
In this way, you can’t lose even one cent of the five hundred thousand US dollars!”
Photon was angry.
This is clearly blackmail!
According to the current market situation, paying Philips $100,000 a year for this kind of patent is quite interesting, but the other party is asking for five times the price!
They really thought they were taken advantage of!
At this moment, Mitsuo Yamada and Meiko also felt the tense atmosphere at the dinner table.
I wanted to stand up and give some advice, but I found that I was not qualified at all.
It’s a big deal worth half a million dollars, and they have no say whatsoever!
So for the first time, they held their breath and tried their best to pretend they didn't exist, letting Shi Zhijian and William treat them as nothing.
"Since you said so, Mr. William, there is no need to talk!" Guangzi is the president of Jinlong Company after all, and he has set his own bottom line before the negotiation.
"If your company still refuses to give in, then unfortunately, we will not seek cooperation with your company again! You can think about it, don't say 500,000, you won't even get a penny! Who will lose?
Will it be bigger?!"
After hearing what Guangzi said, William hesitated for a moment, then turned around and spoke a few words in Dutch to several senior executives around him.
After a moment, William turned back and said: "Since it is our first time to deal with each other, everyone must establish a good impression, so we decided to open the door to you---four hundred thousand, no less!"
When Guangzi heard this, he scoffed!
Four hundred thousand?
Are these Philips people crazy about money?
Do you really think that tape reading and writing technology is so advanced?!
Just when Guangzi wanted to continue bargaining, Shi Zhijian flicked a cigarette in the ashtray and said calmly: "Fifty thousand US dollars! Either the deal is done or we'll talk about it later!"
"Well?"
Not only were William and others stunned, but Mitsuko Yamada was also stunned.
Mitsuo Yamada and Meako's wife opened their mouths in surprise.
They have seen people bargaining for prices, but they have never seen anyone as ruthless as Shi Zhijian!
Directly cut from 500,000 to 50,000!
One tenth!
Sharp!
"Did I hear you correctly, dear Mr. Shi Zhijian? What number did you say, fifty thousand?" William's eyes widened and he looked at Shi Zhijian in disbelief.
"You heard it right, that's the price!" Shi Zhijian crossed his legs, bowed slightly, calmly and calmly crushed the nearly finished cigarette butt in the ashtray, raised his head, and looked directly into William's eyes: "Tell me
Really, your tape reading and writing technology is so rubbish! It will be eliminated from the market soon! Don’t look at me like that, everything I say is the truth!”
William and others' eyes can spit fire, and they actually say that their technology is rubbish! They are Philips! One of the top ten technology companies in the world!
"It is undeniable that you have made contributions to recording technology, but now your tape reading and writing technology has fallen far behind. If time had not allowed, I would not have purchased the patented technology from you!" Shi Zhijian leaned on his chair and spoke with
He scratched his chin with his hand, seeming to be thinking about something.
"So you should thank me for inviting you to discuss cooperation at this time! Do you know why? Because if this cooperation is successful, I will revitalize your technology and pay you US$50,000 every year for the use of the patent.
Fee! After all, it will take at least twenty years, so what is the total value? One million US dollars!"
"Of course, this is not the point. The point is that the products I invented using your technology will further detonate the audio tape market. When the time comes, more companies will continue to buy your patents, and it will be a big problem.
Money!”
"Now you choose, are you short-sighted and reject me, or work together to make big money together?!" After Shi Zhijian finished speaking, he leaned back on his chair and calmed down!
