Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

"What makes you think that I will agree to your request?"

Lin Daoqiu looked at Nelson with curiosity.

Nelson was not flustered by Lin Daoqiu's question. Instead, he smiled.

"Because I know that Mr. Lin is very optimistic about KFC's future, so he took the initiative to come to us for cooperation."

Nelson's reverse inference is indeed correct. If Lin Daoqiu was not optimistic about KFC, he would not have let Foden lead the way to cooperate with KFC.

So Nelson has reason to believe that Lin Daoqiu definitely hopes to cooperate with KFC.

Now for Nelson, the most important thing is how to persuade Lin Daoqiu to abandon the past.

"You are only half right. KFC does have great potential in Hong Kong, but I am the one who can make it realize its potential."

Nelson didn't seem to agree very much with Lin Daoqiu's words.

However, he felt that almost everyone at Lin Daoqiu's age had an arrogant mentality.

And these young people all have a self-centered mentality, and there is nothing I can't do.

"Since Mr. Lin thinks so, he should cooperate with us to prove that you are right."

Nelson gave Lin Daoqiu a little flattery.

In fact, for Lin Daoqiu, he doesn't really care about fee reductions or other things.

But after he had a brief chat with Nelson, he found that the guy in front of him seemed to be somewhat capable.

He is not arrogant like Gioatto, but is a humble, prudent and very rigorous person.

"Well, since you said so, I will prove it to you."

Hearing Lin Daoqiu's answer, Nelson was extremely happy.

He originally thought it would be a difficult matter, but he didn't expect Lin Daoqiu to settle it in just a few words.

Although he thought so in his heart, Nelson did not show too much happiness on his face. He just raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and he looked the same as before.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin. I believe it won't be long before you will be satisfied with your decision today."

After this matter is settled, I believe those guys at the headquarters will look at me differently.

When Nelson took out the prepared contract and showed it to Lin Daoqiu, he sat aside and took a sip of the coffee that Fang Jinsheng had just brought in.

Regarding the contract matters, Lin Daoqiu would naturally not come to review them one by one in person.

After throwing the contract to the lawyer, half an hour later, the lawyer read the entire contract carefully.

"Mr. Lin, there are no problems with this contract. You can sign it directly."

After hearing the lawyer's answer, Lin Daoqiu nodded.

After Nelson saw the lawyer finalizing the contract, he also got up and walked over.

"Mr. Lin, if there is no problem, can we sign the contract now?"

As long as Lin Daoqiu signs his name, the matter will be settled.

But just when Nelson looked at Lin Daoqiu expectantly, hoping that he would sign his name quickly.

Lin Daoqiu, who was holding the contract, didn't know what he was looking at. There seemed to be something wrong with him, which made Nelson's heart suddenly lift.

"Mr. Nelson, there is indeed nothing wrong with this contract, but I am a little dissatisfied with the term."

Lin Daoqiu pointed to the five years on the contract and said to Nelson.

Nelson glanced at where Lin Daoqiu was pointing. He didn't know whether Lin Daoqiu thought the time was too long or too short.

"I wonder if Mr. Lin thinks there is anything wrong with the five-year limit?"

"I think five years is too short. I hope the years will be longer."

After hearing this, Nelson couldn't help but smile, and he quickly explained to Lin Daoqiu.

"Mr. Lin, you can rest assured. It has been stated in the contract that you have the priority to renew the contract. You don't need to worry about this."

After Nelson explained this, Lin Daoqiu still looked dissatisfied.

He shook his head first, then crossed out five years, and then wrote the number of years he expected on top.

When Lin Daoqiu finished writing, he handed the contract back to Nelson.

When Nelson took the contract and looked at it, his mouth opened a little wider unconsciously.

Because Lin Daoqiu directly changed the length of cooperation from five years to twenty years.

"If you have no objection, just sign it according to the number of years I changed."

At this time, Lin Daoqiu threw the problem back to Nelson.

How could Nelson have no objection? Not to mention him, even the head office would not agree to Lin Daoqiu's request.

If this contract is signed, Lin Daoqiu will not only get the exclusive right to operate KFC in Hong Kong for 20 years.

And during these twenty years, the amount of franchise fees paid every year is the same.

You must know that the world is developing rapidly every day. I am afraid that within a few years, Hong Kong's economy will change drastically.

What you spend ten yuan on now will cost you ten years from now.

Therefore, Lin Daoqiu's request to increase the length of the contract to twenty years is absolutely impossible.

"Mr. Lin, I am very sorry. I cannot agree to your request, and the headquarters will not agree to it."

Nelson quickly rejected Lin Daoqiu's request. He did not want Lin Daoqiu to mistakenly think that there was room for negotiation on the matter of years.

"My request is very simple. I won't sign it for five years. Mr. Nelson can go back and think about it. I'm not in a hurry."

It was already the end of the year, and Lin Daoqiu had a lot of things on his hands, and he didn't want to waste his time on this matter.

Nelson seemed hesitant to speak.

Eventually, Nelson realized that Lin Daoqiu was not joking with him.

Nelson even suspected that the compensation Lin Daoqiu wanted from the beginning was not a reduction in amount at all, but an extension of the length of the contract.

But these were just his guesses. Even if he asked, Lin Daoqiu would never admit it.

When walking out of New Oriental, Nelson didn't seem to be in a good mood.

Originally, half an hour ago, he thought this matter had been successfully resolved.

But looking at it now, I seem to have underestimated Lin Daoqiu.

After Fang Jinsheng sent Nelson away, Lin Daoqiu called him in again.

"You will be responsible for the next negotiation with KFC. My request is very simple. The term should be as long as possible. It doesn't matter if the franchise fee can be increased appropriately."

Fang Jinsheng did not expect that Lin Daoqiu would leave this matter to him.

After he was stunned for two seconds, Fang Jinsheng quickly nodded and answered.

"Don't worry, boss, I know what to do."

Knowing that Lin Daoqiu was cultivating his ability to be independent, Fang Jinsheng was very moved.

He secretly warned himself that he must handle this matter well and not let down Lin Daoqiu's expectations of him.