Jim Anderson is a white man in his sixties, with a red face and a pot belly. They were quite unhappy to see Jinggao and his entourage. 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, they have to recognize Bill Gates' social status.
Moreover, according to the information collected by Professor Zhao and the others, Mr. Anderson started his own retirement life after his company went bankrupt. His net worth is estimated to be no more than $100 million.
Although the Federal Reserve does not regard money as money, it is furiously turning on the money printing press and flooding the world with money. However, in 2017, the proportion of billionaires in the United States was approximately 9 in 10,000. The threshold of US$100 million is still very high.
And Jim Anderson didn't even meet this threshold, and he lived in Seattle. How dare he refuse Bill Gates?
After Bill Gates made the introduction, he held a wine glass and said, "I have something else 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 responded to 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 obligation.”
"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 the furnishings in the home, all of which are high-quality. He is very satisfied with this bronze dragon head decoration, which can enhance his collecting taste. And he is not short of money now.
A flash of anger flashed in Principal Wu's eyes, he couldn't communicate! But there is nothing we can do about this person. Not to mention abroad, even at home, with his character, he would not engage in any forced buying and selling! However, inner frustration and depression are inevitable!
Jing Gao, standing next to Professor Zhao, shouted loudly: "Please wait, Jim Anderson! I am willing to pay 50 million US dollars to buy the bronze dragon head in your hand. Yu Jie, help me translate."
Principal Wu and Professor Zhao looked surprised. Co-author Comrade Koi, you still need translators to communicate with others! How did your business become so big?
Domestic entrepreneurs under the age of 40 basically speak very good English. At least my listening and speaking skills are pretty good.
At the same time, the four of them were still very shocked! The price is a bit high. They have discussed that the price of the bronze dragon head is estimated to be around 200 million yuan, which can 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 when he heard the price. He looked at Jing Gao in surprise. The price has 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 60 million US dollars. In cash!"
+$10 million.
Li Mengwei's bright eyes flashed, and she looked at Jing Gao's side face, and then at the old white man who was immediately caught in a 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. Xiaojing, don't mess around. Cultural relics are indeed important. They carry the emotions, memories and history of a nation. However, for you personally, spending too much is not worth the gain!
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."
"Xiaojing..."
This price made the other people in the room take a breath of cold air. Chen Yujie, who was translating for Jing Gao, frowned. Even Principal Wu couldn't help but remind Jing Gao in Chinese: Forget it.
US$100 million helped the Yuanmingyuan cultural relics recovery team to buy back the bronze dragon head. This is 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 $100 million bill, and I have enough experience in business negotiations. But I will only offer $60 million.
We have an old saying in China: Virtue is not matched. If a person owns something that is inconsistent with his identity, he will suffer endless consequences.
So don't try to piss me off, Jim Anderson! Otherwise, I'll go public and buy it for $60 million. I believe that your friends and enemies will be happy to use various methods to deliver 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! Even causing a car accident was directly stated. Shark man! Mr. Jing, do you rich people usually talk about business this way? 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? Who is really a "pleasant goat"? You include these billionaires in the United States. What do you know about them privately? In a social atmosphere like the United States, where guns are rampant, it is normal to kill a lot of people.
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.”
I have to say that Jim Anderson was very aggressive and used discriminatory words against the Chinese. Chen Yujie was very dissatisfied when translating. Jing Gao's face darkened, he took half a step forward, protected Li Mengwei and Chen Yujie, and said coldly: "Fifty million!"
With that said, he asked Principal Wu, Professor Zhao and others to leave. If this price is rejected, he will publicly announce the acquisition of Dragon Head for US$60 million! With the degree of capitalization and materialization in the United States, a huge sum of US$60 million is enough for those people to kill Jim Anderson. How dare an old white man with less than $100 million worth play tricks on him!
Damn you!
Return Fu Manchu! The great powers all like me, the Qing Dynasty, but times have changed now!
Jim Anderson was in the middle of the road. Jing Gao took the first step and reached out to push him away. Protecting Weiwei, Chen Yujie, Principal Wu, Professor Zhao and others, they were the last to go out.
Seeing that Igao was serious, Jim Anderson was relieved as if his ball had been pricked by a needle, and shouted at Igao'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 Jinggao and Jim Anderson signed each to complete the contract. transaction.
After Jim Anderson and others left, warm applause erupted in the hotel conference room. "Bah bang bang!"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, with "relief" after the transaction was successful, and with respect for Jing Gao.
Dr. Song contacted the lawyer, and the appraisal was completed by Principal Wu and Professor Zhao. The two of them are 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 asked quickly.
Principal Wu was not much better. He was also very tired and sat on the sofa. However, he was very excited and said to Jing Gao: "Xiao Jing, thanks to you this time! Otherwise, we would not be able to bring the bronze dragon 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 intermediate contract review process is very tiring. As a lawyer, Chen Yujie participated in this project and learned from it.
She studied civil law herself. Of course, China has a civil law system, while the United States has a maritime law system. She can only study. This will sit next to Igao. Holding the wine glass, she looked at Jing Gao's figure reflected in her wine glass, smiled slightly, and sipped the red wine.
The bright girl smiles 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 words, "..."
He really didn't expect such a relationship. Wu Manqing is a Youth League teacher at his alma mater, Jingxin University. I heard from Teacher Bai that she had a very deep background, and basically everyone with some connections in the school was very polite to her. It turns out that the roots are here. Her father is the president of Yanda University.
Jing Gao tilted his head and met Chen Yujie's eyes.
If he remembered correctly, Chen Yujie and Wu Manqing seemed to have a pretty good relationship. I just don’t know if Chen Yujie still has contact with Wu Manqing after the case he handed her over. After all, Chen Yujie's temperament is a bit cold.
Chen Yujie's eyes are also very beautiful, after all, her appearance is 97 points! There is a sense of tranquility and clarity in her beautiful eyes. It has an unforgettable beauty. At this time, she understood Jing Gao's eyes and nodded.
It felt like they had a mental connection or a tacit understanding, and a little ripple was slowly rippling in their hearts.
She is still in contact with teacher Wu Manqing. After all, she has very few friends.
Feeling the floating emotions in his heart and the tacit understanding with Chen Yujie, Jing Gao turned his head and continued chatting with Principal Wu, "I really didn't expect this!"
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 wanted to study for his graduate degree, and it would be less troublesome to establish the teacher-student relationship.
After all, he has many talents all over the world.
Jing Gao remembered the analysis Nie Yunxi gave him. If he wanted to go to graduate school, it would be best to study under Professor Wei. The relationship between the two is actually a teacher-instructor relationship, but there is no formal title. Because Jing Gao didn't have time to take the national postgraduate entrance examination.
Moreover, there is a high probability that it will be difficult to cross the line! He graduated five or six years ago, and if he goes back to take the postgraduate entrance examination in the Economics Department of Fudan University, he will not be able to study as the Liver Emperor! Some basic knowledge is basically returned 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, and 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 lives 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 lives in the second bedroom of the presidential suite.
Jing Gao swiped his card to open the door and walked in gently with Chen Yujie. There is dim lighting at the entrance. Jing Gao looked at the bright girl and said softly, "Yujie, are you cold?"
Chen Yujie had already changed out of the red evening dress she had worn at the reception, and was wearing a short-sleeved shirt with large lapels and water-brushed blue jeans. The curves are graceful, convex when they should be, and curved when they should be. A young and beautiful beauty.
Her skin is delicate and fair, and her legs are slender and round. She is in the prime of her life.
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. .”
She was still as aggressive as ever, but these words exaggerated the tacit understanding between the two of them in the dark night.
