rebirth of cataclysm

When they first met, Hu Mingchen and Schultz did not talk about anything serious, they just chatted.

Don't think it's just aimless chatting. In fact, these casual chats can reflect a person's personality. Moreover, such relaxed chats can deepen mutual understanding and relationships.

The contact with Schulz was brief, just the distance from the airport to the hotel. The group of them had just flown for more than ten hours. Even if they flew first class, they would not be so tired, but they still needed some time to get over the jet lag.

Through this short journey in the car, Schultz gave Hu Mingchen the feeling and impression that he was a very approachable person, very different from those arrogant and arrogant bosses of big companies.

Of course, Hu Mingchen did not believe that Schultz would be a weak person. He could be easy to deal with, but as the chairman of a company that founded Noda, he must have extraordinary talents and he must not be regarded as his neighbor.

Uncle, come take a look.

However, at least for Hu Mingchen, he would rather deal with people like Schultz. Even if it is business, at least everyone can make it clear where the horses, horses and artillery are coming, and it doesn't matter whether they are offensive or defensive with words, and each can choose the outcome of success or failure.

After resting in the hotel room for a night, Hu Mingchen and the others did not make formal work contacts until the next day.

The negotiation took place in the small conference room of the hotel. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you could see the cruise ships and cargo ships passing by on the river outside, and you could also have a panoramic view of the prosperity of the entire pearl.

At the negotiation meeting, the main content was that Hu Mingchen and others introduced the performance of the IPENG product and possible market expectations to the Best Buy team led by Schultz.

Schultz also asked some questions about the issues they were concerned about, and Hu Mingchen explained them carefully and patiently one by one.

Moreover, at this meeting, Hu Mingchen and others provided Schultz and his team with a newly produced IPENG for each person to demonstrate.

Of course, in order for them to have a good experience, the communication signal in this room has also been strengthened.

The nearly three-hour negotiation meeting was at the understanding stage as a whole. In fact, Luo Guancong had already explained and introduced many of the contents to Corey Barry.

At noon, Hu Mingchen formally hosted a banquet for Schultz and his party in a private room of the hotel restaurant.

After an hour's lunch break, Schultz sent his assistant to find Hu Mingchen.

"Mr. Hu, do you have time now?"

"Mr. Fred, time...I have it, but what do you mean?" Hu Mingchen was a little confused about what Schultz's assistant meant.

"That's right, if we have time, Mr. Schulz would like to talk now."

Hu Mingchen looked at his watch: "Didn't we make an appointment to start at three o'clock in the afternoon? There is still an hour left. Did you remember the wrong time?"

At this time, Hu Mingchen was not alone. Next to him were Chen Xuesheng, Luo Guancong, He Xin, Wu Huaisi and others. They took advantage of the lunch break to sit together and figure out what to do with Schultz in the afternoon.

The team was involved and how to achieve this cooperation intention as soon as possible. I never thought that Fred would come directly to the door in advance.

"No, Mr. Hu, you misunderstood me. Mr. Schultz is not asking both teams to negotiate together. Instead, he wants to talk to you in private. I wonder if you can do that?" Fred

explained.

"You mean... just Mr. Schultz and I will talk alone?" Hu Mingchen said in astonishment.

"Mr. Schulz said that if you feel uneasy, you can bring someone with you. He will be waiting for you in the room," Fred said.

To bring someone with him, Hu Mingchen looked at them and saw who to bring. Hu Mingchen was really undecided for a moment. Logically speaking, he should bring Chen Xuesheng, who is not only the general manager, but also a shareholder and partner.

But Chen Xuesheng doesn't understand foreign languages, and the other party can't speak Chinese. If Chen Xuesheng goes there, he can only sit there stupidly, almost like a deaf mute.

After much deliberation, Hu Mingchen chose Luo Guancong: "Mr. Luo, you go with me."

I chose Luo Guancong because he is good at foreign languages ​​and is also familiar with international economic cooperation. With him here, if I make a mistake, he may be able to check and fill in the gaps.

Under Fred's guidance, Hu Mingchen and Luo Guancong walked into Schultz's room.

As expected, Schulz was alone in his room, and none of the professional team behind him was present, but Fred stayed. In other words, he only brought one person from both sides.

"Mr. Hu, please come over and try the American coffee I brewed." Seeing Hu Mingchen, Schultz smiled and waved.

Schultz's room is the same as Hu Mingchen's. It is a suite with a separate living room and reception area.

Hu Mingchen stepped forward and said, "Thank you. Since Mr. Schultz brewed the coffee, it shouldn't taste bad."

"That's not necessarily the case. Everyone has their own tastes, please." As he spoke, Schultz extended his hands to Hu Mingchen and Luo Guancong, and he also picked up a cup of coffee by the way.

Since the person was so kind, Hu Mingchen was not willing to refute the person's kindness. He bent down and picked up the exquisite coffee cup. The coffee was still steaming, and it seemed that it had really been freshly brewed.

Hu Mingchen brought it to his mouth and took a sip. Although the bitter taste was still strong, he could smell a very special fragrance on the tip of his nose.

"How's it going? Is it okay?" Schulz asked expectantly.

"Haha, the coffee must be good coffee, it smells delicious, but I'm sorry, Mr. Schultz, maybe it has something to do with my taste. I really can't taste it. I hope you can forgive me." Hu Mingchen said matter-of-factly.

"Hahaha, it's me who should be embarrassed. I forgot that you like to drink tea." Schulz said with a hearty smile.

Although Hu Mingchen is not used to drinking coffee, Luo Guancong, who has been abroad all year round, is quite adaptable. He even seems to like the taste of the coffee a little bit.

After Schultz laughed, Fred quickly gave Hu Mingchen a cup of fragrant tea.

"Mr. Hu, let's get back to business. I invited you here just to reach an agreement with you in private. As for the details, I will let others improve it." After having a drink, Schultz sat across from Hu Mingchen.

, staring at Hu Mingchen with piercing eyes.

"Mr. Schultz, I would like to hear what specific thoughts you have, and I believe that you must have a clear case." Hu Mingchen responded.

The reason why Hu Mingchen was so sure was not without purpose. The fact that Schultz came to Mingzhu in person, abandoned the usual arrogance of Westerners, and invited Hu Mingchen to talk alone first shows that he must have an idea.

Otherwise, we would not do this. This is a bit inconsistent with normal business negotiation rules.

"Haha, Mr. Hu is indeed a very smart man. You can guess my thoughts accurately." Schultz smiled kindly.

"Mr. Schultz, I'm not that smart. People who are smarter than me in the world are like friends across the river. I just don't think Mr. Schultz is the kind of person who is aimless. Otherwise, you wouldn't have founded and owned such a large group."

." Hu Mingchen said humbly, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Mr. Hu, sometimes modesty is not necessary. Let me tell you this. Being able to come to China means that I want to cooperate with your company. However, we need to communicate about the conditions for this cooperation."

"Thank you, thank you Mr. Schulz. I don't know what kind of cooperation conditions Mr. Schulz needs. Is it an exclusive sales agent, or is he asking us to reduce the price?" Hu Mingchen nodded and asked.

When Hu Mingchen thought about it, since Schultz was willing to cooperate, it meant that he was optimistic about this product. Under such circumstances, Hu Mingchen felt that the two conditions he was most likely to put forward should be this. Their own team had been negotiating before.

At that time, many people also felt that the other party would start in this direction.

At that time, Hu Mingchen also gave guidance that the price reduction can be within a certain range, and as long as the request is not particularly excessive, appropriate benefits can be given. As for the exclusive agent, only two years will be given, and we will wait for two years. You must not put your wealth and life in one company.

His head was tied to death.

"No, no, none of that. These are not the main points that you and I want to talk about." Who knew, Schultz shook his head and said.

Schultz's denial was really a bit beyond Hu Mingchen's expectations.

"Mr. Schulz, then I don't understand. If it's not this, then what are your conditions for cooperation?" Hu Mingchen asked calmly.

"I want to invest in your company." Schultz said firmly.

"What? You want to invest in our company? Mr. Schultz, did I hear you correctly? These are your conditions for cooperation?" Hu Mingchen was immediately surprised.

Not only Hu Mingchen was surprised, but Luo Guancong who was sitting aside was also surprised. They never expected that the conditions proposed by Schultz would be this.

"No, kid, you heard me right. I'm not joking. I'm serious. I really want to be in your company." Schultz leaned on the sofa and looked at Hu Mingchen like an elder.

At this time, Schultz did not look like a big businessman, and the word "child" immediately placed Hu Mingchen within a complete range of concern.

There is actually nothing wrong with Schultz calling Hu Mingchen "child". Information shows that Schultz is seventy years old and is no younger than Hu Erhua. He has been in charge of Best Buy for forty years.

.

"Mr. Schultz... do you want to acquire our company? Or simply invest as an investor? Moreover, how can you talk to me about this matter instead of our president?"

Hu Mingchen's mind was agitated and not so calm. At the same time, there were many things he didn't understand.

"Because you are the real helmsman of this company, so naturally I want to talk to you. Your president also listens to you. I know this and can see it. As for the acquisitions and shares you mentioned, haha, if you

If you are willing, I will naturally be happy to acquire it. The choice on this issue is yours, not mine." Schultz said with penetrating shrewdness in his eyes.