Men and women eating in the courtyard

"What can I get?"

Smith Parker looked at Li Xuewu very seriously and asked the most critical question.

The answer given by Li Xuewu was also very clear: "10% of the shares of the car dealership company, but no operating authority."

"Are you kidding me my friend?"

Pike shook his head and sneered: "I have never encountered such harsh cooperation negotiations."

He looked at Li Xuewu and said seriously: "I'm afraid you are not talking about cooperation with me, but you are treating me like a fool to deceive me."

"Don't jump to conclusions Mr. Parker"

Li Xuewu looked at him calmly and emphasized: "I would never deceive a friend, let alone joke at the negotiation table."

"Why don't you listen to my explanation? Maybe you will agree with me."

"Okay, now that you've said it"

Parker looked at Li Xuewu with a somewhat arrogant attitude, spread his hands and said, "I'm waiting for you to convince me with 10% of the shares."

"The establishment of an automobile distribution company in Hong Kong will be responsible for the export operations of all automobile projects and brands of the steel rolling mill."

Li Xuewu was not affected by Parker's attitude, but explained seriously: "At the same time, he is responsible for the introduction of advanced technology and equipment, as well as the cultivation of outstanding talents."

"No, that's not enough to impress me."

Parker shook his head slightly while holding the wine glass and said: "This is not the UK, and the Red Star Rolling Mill does not have such a large automobile productivity to support my appetite."

"Productivity is not measured by the British automobile manufacturing industry. You still don't understand the situation in the mainland."

Li Xuewu smiled confidently, then sat up straight, folded his right leg and introduced: "We have an independent steelmaking industry, an independent steel rolling industry, an independent core production capacity, etc."

He opened his hands and said frankly: "Even without British technology and equipment, we can build a car that sells for 600 pounds."

"Batch, large scale, cheap"

Li Xuewu stared, and his attitude gradually became serious: "You said you have a big appetite, how big is it?"

"Is the annual production capacity of 50,000 units enough? What about 100,000 units? Can you afford it?"

Parker was stunned by Li Xuewu's question and asked suspiciously: "Can the steel rolling mill produce 100,000 cars per year?"

“I don’t know because no domestic company can do it.”

Li Xuewu smiled slightly and said, "But that doesn't mean we don't have this ability. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Sales channels and purchasing power limit our production capacity, even overshadowing the shortcomings of core component production."

"I'm not afraid of disturbing my family fortune for you."

Li Xuewu pointed his finger and introduced: "The production capacity of core components of the Red Star Automobile Manufacturing Plant is between 20,000 and 30,000 sets."

"This means that as long as we operate at full capacity, it is an easy job to produce 30,000 Jeeps per year."

“But what’s difficult?”

He said seriously: "The first thing that can be determined is that the production capacity of the core kit needs to be improved, and its indicators are the biggest problem currently limiting production."

“The second is sales channels.”

Li Xuewu tapped his knees and said: "We are laying out our own sales network, covering cars and other products."

"The construction of the automobile sales network includes pre-sales, maintenance, after-sales, parts and consumables, driving training and other projects."

"I believe you are well aware of the advantages of integrated and one-stop operations. After all, Watsons is a senior in this field."

Li Xuewu looked at Pike and asked again: "Do you still think that lack of productivity is the key to your doubts in our case?"

Parker looked at Li Xuewu for a few times and said, "You need me to help the steel rolling mill introduce technology and equipment to improve the production capacity of the core components."

"That's right, no doubt about it"

Li Xuewu blinked and confirmed what Parker said, and at the same time confirmed: "We have set up a special production factory for this purpose."

"Thirty thousand sets, haha"

Parker shook his head slightly and chuckled: "This is the production volume of an ordinary British factory in one month. Why don't you just purchase the core kit? It would be more appropriate."

"Then why do we have to go through Port City to obtain the required technology and equipment through you?"

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and said seriously: "A car dealership is not a leather goods company, let alone a show-off. You should know better about cheap cars and the supply and demand relationship in the potential market."

"But 10% is still too little!"

Parker looked at Li Xuewu and shook his head slightly: "Even if you have an annual production capacity of 30,000 units, even if all of them are exported, how much profit can you share with me from cheap cars, 10%?"

"Then there's no need to talk."

Li Xuewu spread his hands and said: "We cannot trust your so-called independent channels. This cannot guarantee that our products will not be overstocked."

“Isn’t it possible to invest in technology and equipment?”

Parker frowned slightly and said, "I spent real money here. If I can't sell it, I will lose money."

"You can still make a comeback after losing money."

Li Xuewu looked at him with squinted eyes and said seriously: "But we can't, we can't make a mistake at all, and strive to be foolproof."

"This is ridiculous!"

Pike spread his hands in frustration and said, "No one can guarantee that business will be foolproof. This is impossible!"

"Of course, you're right, God can't do it, but we must"

Li Xuewu nodded slowly and said: "The risk must be reduced to a level that is not enough to affect us, do you understand?"

"Understand that the individual is better than the collective"

Pike had a temper and said directly to Li Xuewu: "What you call dedication is actually selfish, and you don't dare to take any risks!"

Li Xuewu watched him grumble quietly. At the same time, the living room was extremely quiet, everyone was looking at Pike.

Pike also realized something was wrong, so he quickly stopped talking, pursed his lips, let out a long breath, and said to Li Xuewu: "Sorry, I'm a little excited."

"I understand your feelings and this will not affect our friendship."

Li Xuewu nodded politely, then motioned to Zhou Xiaobai and said, "Get us another bottle of wine, thank you."

Zhou Xiaobai glanced at Li Xuewu, then at Parker, and then nodded.

"Mr. Li, I have to say that I really want to do this project."

Parker made his last effort, leaned forward slightly, looked at Li Xuewu and said: "My career is in Hong Kong City, but now it is facing changes."

"I can transfer the work center to car dealerships to fully ensure the smooth flow of channels and will never affect your development."

"Watson, Hong Kong Hutchison?"

Li Xuewu took the wine glass handed over by Zhou Xiaobai and took a sip. Then he looked at Ji Weidong and asked, "Have you seen that Mr. Li?"

"Of course, I see you often."

Ji Weidong pursed his lips and nodded, and then introduced: "He is a very wise character, ruthless, and does good business."

He winked at Li Xuewu in a funny way and said, "Ms. Lou doesn't like him. There were two conflicts during the real estate competition."

"That's right! Why didn't I know?"

Li Xuewu gave him a funny look, then turned to Bao Huigang and asked, "Director Bao, are you interested in working on a project together in the second half of the year? We will definitely make money without losing any money."

"Hahaha! You will come to me if you are sure to make money without losing money?"

Bao Qiangang could see that the negotiations had reached a deadlock, and Li Xuewu was giving him a chance.

He laughed loudly, pointed at Li Xuewu and said: "I am more interested in the cheap car project you are negotiating."

“No, not this project”

Li Xuewu shook his head slightly and said in denial: "The low-cost car project is really a sure profit, you have no chance."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone in the living room laughed when they heard his emphasis. So which sentence is true?

Li Xuewu also laughed a few times, then raised his eyebrows at Bao Peigang and said: "At least five million, otherwise there will be no discussion."

"I'll give you ten million!"

Bao Peigang suddenly became serious, looked at Li Xuewu and asked: "Does the steel rolling mill dare to do a big motorcycle project?"

"motorcycle?"

Li Xuewu lowered his eyebrows and looked at Bao Pei for a moment before regaining his smile and said: "The motorcycles in our factory are not as good as the cars."

"But it's cheap enough, isn't it?"

Bao Qi just took a sip of foreign wine, squinted his eyes slightly and looked at Li Xuewu and said: "As long as the steel rolling mill can make the price of motorcycles reach 300 yuan, I believe no factory in the country can beat you."

"I know this too!"

Li Xuewu glanced at him speechlessly, then knocked on the armrest of the sofa, turned to look at the silent Parker, and asked: "Does the UK have advanced technology for cheap motorcycles?"

"Sorry, I didn't understand, really"

Parker smiled bitterly and said: "I don't like motorcycles very much. It is a dangerous means of transportation."

"But it's cheap enough!"

Investor Bao Peigang emphasized again, then raised his hand and gave him a toast, saying: "If you go into business, you must be optimistic about the target group. There are plenty of manufacturers, as long as you want it."

"Director Bao, Deputy Director Xue and I are still here!"

Li Xuewu reminded him funny and said, "You can't take us seriously even if you have money!"

"Hahaha, I'm sorry, I said the wrong thing!"

Bao Qiangang smiled, then nodded to Parker and asked, "Are you still interested in doing this project? I'm talking about cheap cars."

“Aren’t there any cheap motorcycles?”

Pike took it easy and was already thinking about what he said.

Bao Qigang was cheerful. He smiled and waved his hand and said, "You still don't understand what I mean."

He pointed at Li Xuewu and said: "The steel rolling mill is a piece of fertile land. You need to invest seeds and fertilizers to produce the crops you want!"

"And I am optimistic about the crops you want to plant, so I will help you buy fertilizer to reduce your burden."

"But! You can't use the crops I want to grow, it's not suitable for you."

Bao Qiangang turned to look at Li Xuewu and said, "It's at least 500 yuan, and the annual output is 50,000 vehicles. I don't believe we can't afford it at home."

Parker frowned slightly, as if he already understood what Bao Peigang meant.

Liu Shaozong, who had been sitting aside and listening for a long time, touched him and said, "Mr. Parker, listen to what I say and think for yourself whether it is right or wrong."

Li Xuewu and Bao Peigang were still discussing motorcycles, but they got chatting.

Liu Shaozong first introduced the domestic traffic situation to Parker, and then briefly talked about the current consumption level of the people and the purchasing power of unit customers.

This also explains why Bao Peigang, the boss of the credit union, dared to invest 10 million in the steel rolling mill for the production of cars and motorcycles.

To put it simply, it is to break down the current price barrier that only units or organizations can afford to buy cars or motorcycles.

Once the working class begins to afford motorcycles, this investment will inevitably detonate the entire sales channel.

The unit price of a 28-inch bicycle has now risen to 160 yuan, and 12 industrial tickets are needed to exchange for bicycle purchase tickets.

If you have the value of saving industrial tickets and work hard, you can buy a motorcycle and ride it.

What is the concept of a single-cylinder 50CC machine with a fuel consumption of 1-1.5 liters per 100 kilometers?

In these years, gasoline was sold by the kilogram, with a unit price of 8 cents.

One kilogram of gasoline is approximately equal to 1.38 liters.

Even if one kilogram of gasoline runs 100 kilometers, it still costs 8 cents.

The monthly ticket for urban workers in the capital is 3.5 yuan, and for suburban workers is 4 yuan.

Calculated this way, riding a motorcycle is no more expensive than taking a bus, and it can also carry one person.

Of course, there must be only a small number of families who can buy motorcycles, but who makes the city have a large population base? It is much larger than the UK.

Dual-income families can definitely afford it as long as they have savings, have few children, or have high-level positions.

Bao Peigang set a base number for Li Xuewu of 500 yuan. What if it was reduced to 450 yuan? What about 300?

Let alone 300 yuan to compare bicycles, even 450 yuan can break the psychological defense of some buyers.

No one can refuse the desire to own a motorcycle, just like in later generations, there will be people selling luxury cars no matter how expensive the tax is.

Section-level cadres are not provided with cars, and their monthly salary is sixty or seventy yuan. Two-income earners can buy one in half a year, and a single-employee family can buy one if they save for a year.

Commuting on a motorcycle is not the same thing as riding a bicycle.

Why did Li Xuewu dare to take Bao Peigang out to play? This old guy ate so much seafood and drank so much foreign wine. It would be a shame if we didn't squeeze him out.

The motorcycle rolling mill is still experimenting and making technological breakthroughs in order to lower prices while ensuring quality.

The sample that Xia Zhongquan showed Li Xuewu later was actually very good, but he was still not satisfied.

If you want to fight a price war, lower the price to the bottom. No one can survive.

Since Bao Peigang is interested in the motorcycle project and dares to invest heavily, the other party is not afraid of death, but he is also afraid of burying people with hard work?

Bao Peigang was certainly not a fool. When he talked to Li Xuewu about the development of the automobile industry and the key technologies of motorcycles, he pointed at Parker and emphasized: "We must let the British invest!"

"grass--!"

Li Xuewu sneered and asked: "Do you have no confidence in me or in our factory, so you have to use a foreigner as your backer?"

After saying that, he twitched his eyes and asked with a smile: "How about I introduce you to a Yuben girl?"

"Go away! Hahaha!"

Didn't Bao Pei just use Li Xuewu's trap? He was also a bitch from Yuben. He even lost his people and their money.

The laughter of the two people here also affected Pike who was listening to Liu Shaozong's speech over there.

His mood swings were severe, and he was thinking while listening.

The rhythm of Liu Shaozong's speech was not affected by the joke, and he continued: "It is very difficult for you to find a suitable supplier in the mainland!"

"I admit that there are many companies with automobile production capabilities like steel rolling mills."

"But! I have to tell you!"

He looked at Parker and said seriously: "There are few companies like theirs that have the courage to engage in foreign trade, the vision to exchange products for technology and equipment, and the convenience of overseas trade."

"You don't have to worry about the 10% shareholding, it just proves that they are serious about this project."

Liu Shaozong looked at Parker and said: "You foreign investors like to focus on the pros and cons of the project itself, but our mainland investors are more willing to look at the main body of the project - the people!"

He nodded to Pike and said: "Enterprises like steel rolling mills are rare in the mainland, but people like you should not be difficult to find in Hong Kong City."

He pointed to Ji Weidong next to Li Xuewu and reminded: "They do not lack channels for external contact, and they have more special abilities than you think."

"You said, why did he want to cooperate with you and exchange 10% of his shares for you to help them introduce technology and equipment without leaving Watsons?"

"Why?"

Pike understood the superficial logical relationship of Li Xuewu's words, but the underlying logic was never clear.

"Benefits, interaction"

Liu Shaozong clenched his fists in one place and pulled, explaining: "They can give you too much, but you can give back too little, even with production risks."

"I am not quite sure what you mean"

Parker frowned and said, "Aren't we talking about a car production project? Are there other interests involved?"

"That's what I want to say to you, Mr. Pike."

Liu Shaozong reminded seriously: "You have also worked in Hong Kong City for many years. You should know very well that we are very reserved whether doing business or talking with us."

"Many appeals will not be expressed directly to you, but you must understand them."

He pointed at Li Xuewu and reminded: "He just talked about some things in Hong Kong City with Mr. Ji, didn't you notice?"

"Watson's? Hutchison?"

Parker frowned and looked at Liu Shaozong and asked, "Could he still be involved in Hutchison's acquisition of Watsons? This is ridiculous!"

"Why don't you talk to him yourself? Mr. Pike."

Liu Shaozong did not answer his question directly, but reminded him again: "I said, his abilities are beyond your imagination."

“I still can’t believe it”

Pike shook his head a little, looked at Li Xuewu who was chatting and laughing, and asked: "Isn't he the representative of the steel rolling mill?"

"Yes, and not only"

Liu Shaozong smiled slightly and said: "As I said before, your investment depends on the project, and our investment depends on the people."

He pointed at Pike and said, "I'll teach you something again. You can't underestimate anyone's energy here, even if he looks average."

With that said, he pointed to Pike the little girl sitting in a daze next to Li Xuewu and asked, "Can you see what energy she has?"

"You mean..."

Pike frowned and thought for a moment, then asked softly: "Could it be that she is Mr. Li's lover and can interfere with Mr. Li's decision-making?"

"Hahaha, this is ridiculous!"

Liu Shaozong laughed, waved his hand and said: "It's completely wrong. She can't be Mr. Li's lover, it's more of a partnership."

"You should be able to understand if I explain it this way."

He pointed at Pike and said: "You British people also have the kind of relationship that goes beyond friendship and mutual trust."

"Of course, of course"

Parker pursed his lips and nodded, still looking at Zhou Xiaobai. He didn't expect that a girl could have such energy that Liu Shaozong specifically asked him.

Liu Shaozong did not play riddles with him anymore, but quietly explained: "Her father..."

"oh--"

Although Liu Shaozong's introduction was very tactful and did not tell Zhou Zhennan's specific situation or even his name, it was enough to shock Pike.

Just when Pike was shocked, Liu Shaozong gestured in the direction of Li Xuewu and said: "He also has such an identity and background."

"Now you understand why I suggested that you have a good talk with him? And why do I remind you that he has absolute influence?"

"What if - he also has energy in Hong Kong City?"

Pike was a little skeptical and asked, "Isn't your organization not allowed to do this?"

"Of course, I didn't say that he was involved in the management of Hong Kong City, let alone that he used his influence to do anything beyond his status."

Liu Shaozong emphasized seriously: "What I am telling you is that his energy is beyond your imagination."

"For example, the young man sitting next to him"

He pointed in the direction of Ji Weidong and said, "You should be able to imagine what it means for them to be able to sit together and negotiate with you here."

"Oh~~~I understand! Ji too...!"

Pike suddenly felt as if he had touched some opportunities, or touched the nerves of the mainland.

He looked at Liu Shaozong seriously and asked, "Can I believe that what you said is true and reliable?"

"This needs to be judged by yourself, Mr. Pike. I believe you have the ability."

Liu Shaozong said a lot of mysterious things and pointed out a lot of mysterious relationships to Pike, but in the end he didn't take any responsibility.

Especially the introduction to the identities of Li Xuewu and others is said to be understandable, but difficult to explain.

This kind of conversational skill shouldn't be too easy for a veteran in the ministry.

Pike felt as if he understood a lot, but at the same time he seemed to understand nothing.

Fortunately, the afternoon was long enough. After everyone sobered up, they each found space to rest or continue fishing.

Li Xuewu and the young man who had returned from Hong Kong City were the last ones left in the living room.

After Liu Shaozong finished talking to him, he happily went outside the cabin to continue fishing.

Fishing is not addictive, but once you catch your first fish, there is no way to quit.

This kind of joy of catching fish is more refreshing than catching a girl, and it is simply not something that women can compare with.

Zhou Gancheng and Xue Zhifu played poker with Bao Peigang, and they enjoyed the entertainment activities against the backdrop of the sea view.

Zhang Changming and Gao Yaqin chatted together. They also left the cabin and picked up the fishing rods to chat.

Although Zhou Xiaobai and Luo Yun were over the wine, they felt sleepy after a full meal and fell asleep on the sofa.

Li Xuewu noticed that Luo Yun started to snore a little, and smiled at Parker sheepishly.

Then he and Ji Weidong picked up one and sent it to the rest cabin.

When the two came back, they found that Parker was still waiting for them in the living room.

"Weidong also works in Hong Kong City"

Li Xuewu sat diagonally across from Parker, and motioned to Ji Weidong, who was lying on the sofa in a very informal manner, and introduced: "You should have heard of Prince Edward Port, Shunfeng Ocean, or Modern Security."

"Really, Mr. Ji belongs to these companies...?"

Pike does know something about the new capital power that has emerged in Hong Kong City in the past six months. The Eastern Department and the Times Department, the connecting point is the Eastern Times Bank.

"The equity representative is indirectly responsible for some business. You should get to know each other and make friends."

Li Xuewu did not introduce it very clearly, but I believe Pike should be aware of the relevant secrets.

He had already introduced Ji Weidong's identity before, as a member of the Investigation Department.

Now he has talked about some of the specific businesses he is responsible for, and I believe that the other party is not a fool.

Pike was indeed not an idiot, but he was extremely shocked.

It turns out that Oriental Times Bank, which is causing the Hong Kong City's assets and real estate industry to become increasingly confusing, has a background in the mainland.

In fact, many people have already thought of it, but there is no evidence, or Oriental Times Bank is too low-key.

"Mr. Ji is young and promising. If we met in Hong Kong City, maybe we would have known each other a long time ago."

Parker didn't care about Ji Weidong's casualness. This was at a private party, and it was organized by a mainland unit. No one asked him to set rules, so naturally he couldn't ask others to set rules.

Ji Weidong lazily shook hands with him and said with a smile: "It's easy to talk. When you return to Hong Kong City, we can get together."

As he spoke, he showed the environment in the cabin and said: "We also have fun at sea, but the fun here on land is not as good as ours."

He smiled mysteriously and asked: "Which nightclub do you often go to? Maybe we have met before."

"Haha, I don't really like that kind of entertainment environment."

Parker immediately knew what Ji Weidong was going to say, and felt a little embarrassed in front of Li Xuewu.

Ji Weidong smiled nonchalantly and said, "That's just right. I also know a few study halls and can introduce you to elegant people. They actually have fun with it."

"Hahaha - haha ​​-"

Pike smiled a little awkwardly, and looked at Li Xuewu with a request, let's talk about something serious.

Li Xuewu smiled at him, then looked at Ji Weidong and asked, "What is the study for? Is it a place to sell books?"

"Young Jiba is pretending to be stupid with me!"

Ji Weidong now switched back to Mandarin, glanced at Li Xuewu and said, "I don't believe you don't know what the study is for!"

"Of course I don't know!"

Li Xuewu said sternly: "I am a serious person and never go to that kind of place."

"Hey! Hey! My eyes have really been opened!"

Ji Weidong chuckled and said, "I didn't even say where it was, so you already know what kind of place it is?"

"What's this!"

Li Xuewu glanced at him and said: "Irregular people go wherever they go."

After speaking, he switched to English and said to Pike: "Don't worry, he has a bit of excessive humor, but he is actually a good person."

"That's it!"

Ji Weidong nodded at him and glared: "I'll spare you first!"

After saying that, he smiled at Pike and said: "Next time, next time, I will organize the game and you will treat me. That's what we have agreed on."

Pike didn't care about his words, nodded with a smile, and put aside the current topic first.

"Mr. Liu just told me some of your situation. I really didn't expect it, really."

If we don't say that the British are straight-minded, they are not subtle enough in their words.

Even if he said it now, Li Xuewu and Ji Weidong would not say anything even if they knew it was Liu Shaozong who said it.

But now that Parker has sold Liu Shaozong directly, how should the two of them answer?

"I don't know what Mr. Liu told you, but I am sitting here with you as a cadre of the steel rolling mill and as your friend."

Li Xuewu's words were very tactful and clear. He picked up the wine bottle and added some to each of the three glasses.

"In fact, you don't have to cooperate to make friends. I personally welcome Mr. Parker to come to the mainland for more exchanges."

He looked at Pike and said sincerely: "I can learn more about the outside world from you, and I can also learn a wider range of knowledge."

"You are too humble, or you are all so humble"

Parker smiled and said: "Liu was telling me about the situation in your mainland, and also introduced the excellent conditions of the automobile industry in the Red Star Rolling Mill."

“Really, to be honest, it makes me feel like I’m getting to know the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill all over again.”

He looked at Li Xuewu and said, "Can I have a serious talk with you?"

"Just like Liu said"

Pike spread his hands sincerely and said: "I hope it is honest and sincere."

"Of course, yes, no problem"

Li Xuewu smiled slightly and said: "This is the duty of friends to support each other."

He pointed to Ji Weidong and asked Pike: "Do you need me to ask him away?"

"Haha, no need, it's not a top-secret topic."

Pike chuckled and said: "I actually prefer that Mr. Ji is here. He is more helpful to Hong Kong City, to me, and to you in understanding these things."

"Okay, I listen to you"

Li Xuewu smiled and motioned to Ji Weidong: "Then keep him and let's have a good talk."

"Regarding the automobile industry, I have thought carefully about it and we both have some priorities."

Pike spoke every word seriously, and it could be seen from the speed of his words that he thought carefully before speaking.

"What you require is technology, trust, and absolute safe control of the channel."

"And what I want is safety, efficiency, decision-making, and profit."

Pike shook his palm and asked tentatively: "Is it possible for us to find the key point to break this stalemate from the inside or outside?"

"For example, cooperation in other fields, or..."

"Well, please tell me, I'm listening."

Li Xuewu did not take the initiative to answer his words, but wanted him to speak clearly and clearly.

Parker was obviously aware of this, and he hesitated and asked, "I just heard you and Mr. Ji mention Watsons, Hutchison, and Miss Lou from Oriental Times Bank."

"I'll interrupt you here, Pike."

Li Xuewu smiled and said: "Today is a private gathering. If it is not a negotiation occasion, what we say represents our personal views."

"I understand, I understand"

Parker understood what Li Xuewu meant, nodded and said, "I want to express my sincerity and attitude."

"Of course, I understand how you feel."

Li Xuewu affirmed: "I know you are a sincere and reliable gentleman, so I regard you as a friend."

"You have only been with me for a short time, and you probably don't know much about me as a person. In fact, I am a person who pays special attention to friendship."

"Mr. Ji can prove this."

He explained to Pike seriously: "I would never deceive a friend, let alone deceive a friend."

"I can prove it! Mr. Pike!"

Ji Weidong pointed to himself and Li Xuewu, and explained with a smile: "We are just friends, very good friends, not as you seem. This is a way for us to interact and get closer."

"I understand that teasing each other requires a certain foundation of friendship, I understand."

Pike smiled, then looked at Li Xuewu and said, "I also hope to establish friendship with you that goes beyond business cooperation."

"Of course, isn't this the reason why I invite you out to play! Haha!"

Li Xuewu smiled, spread his hands, and said: "Even if cooperation fails, it will not delay our getting along."

"I firmly believe this too"

Pike corrected his attitude and became serious, saying: "Since our friendship can be firmly believed, I won't beat around the bush."

"Watson, is this what you want, right?"

"No, no, Mr. Pike, you may have misunderstood!"

Li Xuewu and Ji Weidong looked at each other, waved their hands and said: "The competitive relationship we are talking about is not within the scope of this conversation."

"I understand, we are friends"

Parker nodded and said: "To be honest, the reason why I came to the mainland to hide myself was because Hutchison was acquiring Watsons."

"If your friend is interested in getting involved in this acquisition, I think I can be of some help."

"Mr. Pike, our friendship is pure and uninterrupted by interests."

Li Xuewu said sincerely: "We have no intention of threatening or asking you to help us with any conditions. This is against friendship!"

He pointed at Ji Weidong and said: "The contradiction he mentioned is not the focus of our discussion. Regarding this point, I hope you will not misunderstand and stop this topic."

"Why? I don't care about that!"

Pike said seriously: "I didn't feel any threats or demands at all. This was my initiative. We are friends."

"Li Xuewu, you should respect Pike's friendship."

Ji Weidong suddenly interjected: "He is a sincere person, and you will hurt him if you say this."

"Don't talk!"

Li Xuewu nodded to Ji Weidong, and then said to Parker: "I still cannot allow friendship to be mixed with interests. This is unfair to you."

"Oh - Li, you are too stubborn"

Pike took the initiative and said: "Isn't it normal for friends to cooperate? I didn't feel offended, nor did I feel that our friendship was contaminated, really."

"real?"

Li Xuewu looked at him suspiciously and said hesitantly: "I am a very pure person and have never been with friends... You are still the friend I just recognized."

He spread his hands in embarrassment and said, "You know, asking friends to do something is a little uncomfortable for me."

"You should trust me, Lee."

Parker nodded, then looked at Ji Weidong and said, "I think there is no communication difficulty between us, about Watsons, right?"

"Um--"

Ji Weidong made a zipper motion on his mouth and glanced at Li Xuewu, indicating that he was not allowed to speak.

"Hahaha--"

Pike glanced at Li Xuewu funnyly, saw him covering his face in embarrassment, and said to Ji Weidong: "We can talk about the Watsons, we don't need Li."

"This is my business! It has nothing to do with you!"

Seeing Li Xuewu glaring over, Ji Weidong frowned and emphasized, and then said directly to Pike: "I have Li Xuewu's relationship, and there is no shortage of export goods. You know this, right?"

"I know that the steel rolling mill has a huge production cluster and many cooperative enterprises."

Parker nodded and motioned for Ji Weidong to continue.

Ji Weidong nodded and said: "I have an agency relationship with Shunfeng Ocean Shipping, and I also have a management relationship with Port-au-Prince Port. Can you understand what I mean?"

"I understand. Exporting goods from the mainland to importing them into the port city are all under your control."

Parker once again gave a correct and understandable answer and signaled Ji Weidong to continue speaking.

Ji Weidong gave him a correct look, and then said: "The dealers and retail channels we currently cooperate with are Wufenghang and other trading companies."

He indicated the relationship here with both hands, introduced the content of the cooperation with Ng Fung Hong, then looked at Parker and asked: "If the resources I have can be added to Watsons' retail terminal capabilities, what effect do you think this will have? "

"Integrated, real price advantage"

Parker had become serious. He understood what Ji Weidong meant, but emphasized: "Watson's is just a sales company of health products and medicines, and does not have the business scope you mentioned."

"The current Watsons doesn't have it, but that doesn't mean it can't have it!"

Ji Weidong said seriously: "I need a sales network with sufficient brand credibility, sufficient store management capabilities, and a complete management system."

"The only thing that is not lacking is the ability to inject capital for development. You should know what I mean."

"Eastern Times Bank, right?"

Parker nodded, then thought for a moment and asked, "Do you want to make Watsons a full-category retail terminal?"

"That's what I mean"

Ji Weidong nodded and said: "A super terminal with strong production and service capabilities."

"Why Watsons?"

Parker asked in confusion: "Hong Kong City does not lack retail terminals, and there are better brands than Watsons."

"But their general manager is not sitting in front of us"

Ji Weidong nodded at his feet and said seriously: "Their management has even less confidence to go to the mainland and visit our homes."

Parker suddenly realized what Mr. Liu had just said to him after listening to his words.

They are more willing to look at projects when investing, while mainlanders are more willing to look at the subject of the project, the people.

Rather than saying that Li Xuewu and Ji Weidong are talking to him about the cooperation between automobiles and retail terminals, it is better to talk about cooperation with him.

Only when people reach cooperation with each other, all the conflicting points of interests in key figures will be cleared.

As for the cooperation on automobile projects, just like Watsons, 10% is not the focus, cooperation is the focus.

The benefits he can get are not the focus, the benefits he can control are the focus.

Watsons, isn't it the confidence that Li Xuewu has always emphasized that he needs to give to the other party!

Oh my, people from the mainland are so cunning!