Reborn Industrial Tycoon

Chapter 329 I’ll give you a bottle of local specialties (two-in-one)

Song Jinlong obviously didn't know what a "tool man" was, so he asked: "Who are you talking about?"

"Tool man! Let me think about how to explain it to you." Li Weidong pondered for a moment, and then said: "It's like when you were in college, you liked a girl and helped her fetch water and buy food every day. The girl also accepted it willingly, but

She later fell in love with another boy. Then you are a tool."

"I probably understand!" The bitterness in Song Jinlong's eyes flashed across his eyes, as if he had been stabbed in a painful spot.

"It seems that Song Jinlong is also a man with a story! Could it be that he was a tool man back then?" Li Weidong thought to himself.

Song Jinlong, who was on the opposite side, then asked: "Then you say that we at Huanghai Petrochemical are tool men. What do you mean?"

Li Weidong slowly explained: "I still remember when we were applying for the visa, I told you that the reason why our visa interview went so smoothly was because Mobil wanted us to come to the United States as soon as possible! At that time, I felt very strange, why did Mobil

will do so.

Today you met people from Saudi Basic Industries Corporation at Mobil Company, which made me understand this point. The reason why Mobil Company is so eager to let Huanghai Petrochemical come to the United States is because the Saudis are also coming at this time. Mobil Company needs Saudi Arabia

I have an unexpected encounter with you Huanghai Shihua, so that both of you will know the other's existence."

Song Jinlong nodded with all his thoughts in mind: "Mobil wants us to bid against each other, and then raise the price of the equipment, so that we can get greater profits!"

Li Weidong smiled, and then asked: "If you have more money than anyone else, can you compare with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation?"

Song Jinlong was at a loss for words. Comparing who is richer with the Saudis is not crazy!

What's more, the scale of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation is ten times larger than that of Huanghai Petrochemicals. If there is a real competition between them with more money, ten Huanghai Petrochemicals may not be able to compare with one Saudi Basic Industries Corporation.

Li Weidong continued: "That's why I said that Mobil regards you as a tool. The purpose of calling you to negotiate is just to put pressure on the Saudis to increase their prices or obtain more from Saudi Basic Industries Corporation."

Even worse, Mobil has never intended to sell the equipment to you from the beginning to the end!

If I guess correctly, what Mobil wants is not only money. Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil producer, and the entire Saudi oil industry is controlled by the royal family, including the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, which is also owned by the royal family.

Partial shares, the bargaining chips they can provide, not to mention your Huanghai Petrochemical, even behemoths like Sinopec, may not be able to provide you."

Song Jinlong opened his mouth. He wanted to refute, but found that he had no way to speak.

The scale of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation is several times larger than that of Huanghai Petrochemical, and the funds are also stronger. The conditions that the Saudis can offer are definitely more generous. Mobil is not a fool, and of course it knows how to choose.

And since Mobil has decided to sell the equipment to Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, they are still willing to have a showdown with Huanghai Petrochemical. As Li Weidong analyzed, Mobil needs a tool man like Huanghai Petrochemical!

The next second, Song Jinlong was like a deflated rubber ball, his whole body became decadent.

The quarrel lasted for a long time because Mobil had no intention of selling the equipment to itself.

However, the purchase of equipment is related to whether the second phase of the Huanghai Petrochemical project can be successfully completed, and it is also related to whether Song Jinlong can successfully take over the position of the top leader of Huanghai Petrochemical.

Li Weidong came up with an idea: "Director Song, now that you understand Mobil's intentions, you can reach an agreement with Mobil's senior management. You will help Mobil act and raise the price of equipment. In the future, Mobil will produce new equipment.

, I’ll just sell it to you first.”

"No, in that case I'm afraid we have to wait for two years. If it's more than two years, there are too many variables. Even if Mobil is willing to sell the equipment to us in two years, we at Huanghai Petrochemical cannot afford to wait!"

Song Jinlong shook his head and continued: "The various products in the petrochemical industry are exactly the materials needed in the country. Our country spends a large amount of foreign exchange to import these petrochemical products every year, so the second phase of the Huanghai Petrochemical Project must be completed as soon as possible.

Completed!"

"Director Song, Huanghai Petrochemical should have a second or third plan, right?" Li Weidong asked.

"If Mobil really refuses to sell equipment, then we at Huanghai Petrochemical will have no choice but to think of other solutions."

Song Jinlong sighed and continued: "We have formulated three plans. The first choice is naturally to purchase core equipment from Mobil. In this way, the second phase of our Huanghai Petrochemical project will directly rise to the world's advanced level.

If we are unable to purchase equipment from Mobil, we also have a second option, which is to purchase petrochemical equipment from other companies. But in that case, our technical department will have to re-plan and design. More importantly, the equipment supplied by other companies is better than Mobil.

There is a gap of about four to five years in terms of equipment.

The third plan is to completely adopt the independent route and completely use domestic equipment. In the first phase of the Huanghai Petrochemical Project, we also used a large number of domestic equipment and accumulated a lot of experience. If we use domestic equipment, we can also complete the second phase.

Phase 1 project.

But to be honest, the time for complete localization is not yet mature. Compared with developed countries, our current technology is still far behind. If we use domestic equipment, even if the second phase of the project is completed, we will still lag behind developed countries.

The country has been working for 20 years, and this has not helped us improve our technological level."

Li Weidong nodded and said with a smile: "Actually, you have a fourth plan!"

"The fourth set?" Song Jinlong was slightly startled.

Li Weidong said: "Since Mobil refuses to sell equipment to you, then we will force him to sell it!"

"What?" Song Jinlong's head was short-circuited. Li Weidong's statement was so ridiculous!

Li Weidong smiled and replied: "It's just forced buying and selling!"

"Director Li, please stop teasing me. This is the United States, and the other party is Mobil! Forcing Mobil to buy and sell by force? Even the president of the United States may not be able to do it," Song Jinlong said with his lips curled up.

"When the President of the United States cannot do it, the U.S. dollar can do it." Li Weidong said, pointing to the pile of information in front of him, and then said: "Just give me a few more days and it will be almost done. Just wait for my good news."

Bar!"

…

A few days later.

More than two hours of negotiations took place at Mobil's negotiation table.

Wallace looked at his watch and said, "Mr. Abdullah, I think today's negotiations will end here. Next, we will also receive Mr. Song from China Huanghai Petrochemical, whom you met a few days ago.

That one."

Abdullah took a deep breath. Whenever he mentioned Huanghai Petrochemical, he always felt a sense of urgency in his heart, fearing that Mobil would sign a contract with Huanghai Petrochemical.

China has a population of more than one billion, and China, which is gradually becoming rich, also needs a huge amount of petrochemical products, so Huanghai Petrochemical is a real buyer of petrochemical equipment.

Thinking of this, Abdullah finally decided to make some concessions. He said: "Mr. Wallace, I cannot give you a clear reply to the conditions you proposed today. I need to report to the company."

Wallace also knew that Abdullah's so-called report to the company was actually reporting to the royal family boss. After all, Saudi Arabia's entire oil industry chain was in the hands of the royal family.

So Wallace smiled and nodded: "I look forward to Mr. Abdullah's good news."

After sending Abdullah away, Wallace showed a triumphant smile: "It seems that the Saudis have finally decided to give in!"

"Sir, since the Saudis want to give in, should we continue the negotiations with Huanghai Petrochemical?" the assistant asked.

"Of course! Let's do the whole show!" Wallace stretched and began to prepare for negotiations with Huanghai Petrochemical.

…

At the same time, the car Li Weidong and Song Jinlong were riding in was driving towards Mobil Company.

Li Weidong was holding a square briefcase in his hand, and he didn't know what was in it.

"Director Li, you are so mysterious, what exactly is in the box?" Song Jinlong asked curiously.

"This is a gift for Wallace." Li Weidong replied.

Song Jinlong was stunned for a moment, and then asked in a low voice: "Are you trying to bribe Wallace with money? Let's not say that commercial bribery is illegal, but that's not necessarily what Wallace does!

"

"Director Song, where are you thinking? If such a box is stuffed with US dollars, how much would it cost? I don't have that much money to bribe Wallace." Li Weidong replied with a smile.

Song Jinlong looked at the size of the box: "That's right. If this box were filled with US dollars, it would cost several million."

Li Weidong continued; "And even if I want to bribe, I won't be stupid enough to give the money directly. I can find an intermediary, such as a consulting company, and then legally transfer the money to

That Wallace, he just needs to file taxes."

"Consulting fees? Can the United States still do this? Can commercial bribery be reported as tax?" Song Jinlong said in surprise.

"Otherwise, do you think that a presidential election, which often costs hundreds of millions, is all paid for by the presidential candidates themselves?" Li Weidong said with a smile.

"By the way, you haven't told me what's in the box yet!" Song Jinlong asked next.

"Just some local specialties!" Li Weidong replied.

"Souvenir? Tea?" Song Jinlong suddenly showed an embarrassed expression: "Director Li, you help us negotiate and you have to bring your own gifts. This really makes me feel uncomfortable. When I return to China, I will give you a few gifts."

Jar of good tea!”

"This is not tea, it is a native product of the United States." Li Weidong smiled and continued, "But we have agreed on giving me good tea!"

"American souvenir?" Song Jinlong looked confused.

Li Weidong patted the briefcase and then said, "No need to guess, you will know when the time comes!"

As the two chatted, the car arrived at the headquarters of Mobil Company.

Everyone went upstairs and started another day of negotiations.

Li Weidong is a new face, which makes Wallace wary. After all, in negotiations, new faces often mean that the opponent has new tricks and variables.

However, after the negotiations began, Li Weidong remained silent, just sitting there drinking coffee.

This made Wallace's vigilance calm down a lot.

After talking for more than an hour, Wallace was completely coping and the negotiations made no substantial progress.

"It's been more than an hour, and today's drama is almost over!" Wallace looked at his watch, and then said: "Everyone, it's almost time to get off work. I think today's negotiations are over.

.”

Song Jinlong looked at Li Weidong, who nodded slightly, and Song Jinlong said, "Okay, let's say goodbye."

Everyone stood up and prepared to leave, but when they reached the door, Li Weidong suddenly stopped.

"Mr. Wallace, there is something I almost forgot. I prepared some gifts for you. I hope you like them." Li Weidong said, placing the briefcase in his hand on the table.

"We've been talking about this for so many days. Isn't it too late to think about giving gifts now? People from Huanghai Petrochemical wouldn't be stupid enough to directly bribe me with money. In front of so many people, no matter how much

I don’t dare to accept the money!”

Wallace complained in his heart, but with a smile on his face, he said: "Mr. Li, I didn't expect that you prepared a gift for me the first time we met!"

Then Wallace put on an expectant expression, looked at the box in Li Weidong's hand, and was about to utter an exclamation similar to "Wow!"

This is the etiquette for Westerners when receiving gifts. They should open the gift in front of the gift giver. Whether they like it or not, they should show a surprised look, and then express that they like the gift very much.

Li Weidong opened the suitcase and took out a bottle from inside.

"Wow!" Wallace exclaimed instinctively, and then took a closer look, only to find that Li Weidong was holding the bottle and looked particularly familiar.

"How does this look like a bottle of Tabasco hot sauce!" Wallace was slightly stunned.

Li Weidong directly handed the bottle to Wallace with both hands, and then said: "Mr. Wallace, this is a gift I carefully selected and prepared for you."

Wallace took the bottle and looked at the label on the bottle. It was really Tabasco!

"Why did the people from Huanghai Petrochemical send me hot sauce?" Wallace felt very strange. He carefully looked at the label on the bottle of Tabasco hot sauce. The production date showed that it was new this month.

"Is there an article in the bottle? Isn't it filled with chili sauce?" Thinking of this, Wallace opened the bottle and licked it with his tongue. The bottle was really filled with authentic Tabasco hot sauce!

For Americans, especially those living in the southern United States, Tabasco sauce is simply a familiar thing.

Tabasco hot sauce can be regarded as the Lao Gan Ma in the United States, but its history is longer than Lao Gan Ma, which has been more than a hundred years.

During the war, Tabasco hot sauce, like Coca-Cola, was used as a necessary military supply and supplied to the frontline troops.

In the movement to boycott the United States and Japan, some countries even legislated to ban the consumption of Tabasco hot sauce, which shows how famous Tabasco hot sauce is.

Tabasco hot sauce was originally produced in the southern United States, so Wallace, who lives in Texas, is very familiar with this hot sauce.

Now Li Weidong actually gave a bottle of Tabasco hot sauce as a gift, which left Wallace a little confused.

"Mr. Li, is this Tabasco hot sauce?" Wallace asked.

Li Weidong nodded: "Yes, this is the most authentic Tabasco hot sauce."

Wallace suddenly looked confused.

"What's going on? Shouldn't the Chinese give me some tea, porcelain and the like? If you can't, just give me a Chinese handicraft! How can you give me a bottle of Tabasco hot sauce?

The date is still very fresh, maybe I just bought it from Wal-Mart, right? What kind of gift is this? If I want to eat chili sauce, I won’t go to the supermarket to buy it! My family lives here, and I am not more familiar with the Wal-Mart in Aiwen City than you are?

Having said that, even if you really buy a gift now, you shouldn’t buy chili sauce! Isn’t it better to buy a bottle of red wine? Whiskey, brandy, or even vodka will do! Isn’t it more respectable to give away than chili sauce?

What’s the point of careful selection? A bottle of chili sauce does need to be carefully selected? And the most authentic Tabasco hot sauce? I grew up eating this stuff, and you, a Chinese, tell me

This is authentic Tabasco!”

Wallace complained in his heart.

Song Jinlong next to him also looked confused. He was still guessing what big move Li Weidong was holding back. Unexpectedly, Li Weidong held it in for several days and finally produced a bottle of chili sauce, which was produced in the United States!

There seems to be nothing wrong with giving American souvenirs to Americans!

Wallace, who was "Wowing" just now, now looked embarrassed. He said "Wowing" for a bottle of chili sauce, which seemed a bit funny.

"Mr. Li, this gift of yours is really special!" Wallace said to cover up his embarrassment.

"I heard that Tabasco hot sauce is the best condiment in the United States. The key is that its name is also very special!" Li Weidong lowered his voice and said to Wallace; "Tabasco, it sounds like a piece of hot sauce."

Offshore oil fields!”

When the word "oil field" was mentioned, a strange color flashed in Wallace's eyes, and he said, "Mr. Li is really good at joking. How come the name of chili sauce looks like an oil field!"

"Then I should say the opposite, the name of the oil field is very similar to chili sauce." Li Weidong replied with a smile.

Wallace had already sensed that Li Weidong was implying something, and he immediately said: "Oil fields are oil fields, and chili sauce is chili sauce. How can the two be confused!"

The smile on Li Weidong's face was even brighter: "Really? I always thought that the oil field in Block 521 was named Tabasco!"

When it came to Block 521, although Wallace's face was expressionless, his breathing became rapid, as if to hide his inner panic.

"Mr. Li, what about Block 521? I don't understand what you mean!" Wallace pretended to be calm.

"It's Block 521 in the offshore area south of New Orleans. Didn't Mobil obtain the exploration rights there? Let me think about it, the longitude and latitude seem to be..."

Li Weidong reported a number, which was the latitude and longitude of block 521.

Wallace pretended to be enlightened and said, "That's where you are talking about! There is at least one exploration area, but there is no oil there at all! Not only is there no oil in Block 521, but also in the coastal areas of Louisiana,

At most, they are just some scattered small oil fields!”

"Mobil is indeed the largest oil company in the world. It has reserves of one billion barrels and is called a small oil field!"

Li Weidong said, staring directly at Wallace, and then said: "If I remember correctly, this should be the first oil field with a reserve of one billion barrels discovered since the 1990s!

"

Hearing Li Weidong tell the accurate reserves, Wallace's face finally changed. He asked eagerly in a low voice: "How did you know?"

"How I know that is not important. The key is that Chevron, BP and Shell don't know." Li Weidong continued calmly: "Mr. Wallace, I think your coffee here is pretty good.

, would you like to give me another drink?”

Wallace immediately understood what Li Weidong meant, and he said: "Mr. Li, please come with me, and I will make you a cup of coffee myself."

…

Li Weidong was taken to Wallace's office. Wallace dismissed the others, and then actually made Li Weidong a cup of coffee.

"Thank you!" Li Weidong took the coffee cup, took a sip, and then said with a smile: "Mr. Wallace, the coffee you brewed is very delicious!"

Wallace had no time to worry about whether the coffee tasted good or not. He said, "Tabasco is the confidential information of our Mobil Company. How did you know about it?"

Li Weidong shrugged: "Mr. Wallace, I told you, it's not important."

"What else do you know? How much do you know?" Wallace asked eagerly.

Li Weidong showed an enigmatic smile: "I know the location of the oil field, the reserves of the oil field, and even the code name of Tabasco. How much do you think I know?"

European and American oil companies often give the oil and gas fields a code name after exploring large oil and gas fields. Tabasco is the code name of the oil field in Area 521, which has the same name as chili sauce.

It was also for this reason that Li Weidong brought a bottle of Tabasco hot sauce and gave it to Wallace.

When Wallace first got the Tabasco hot sauce, he didn't think much about it. After all, the code name "Tabasco" was a secret within Mobil Company that only the top executives knew.

But when Li Weidong mentioned the oil field, Wallace instantly realized that Li Weidong was completely prepared when he gave him a bottle of Tabasco hot sauce!

Just listen to Li Weidong continue to say: "How I know, or how much I know, these are not important, anyway, block 521 belongs to your Mobil.

But I think Chevron, BP and Shell would be interested in this information. I don’t know how much money I can get if I sell this information to them. After all, it is a reserve of one billion barrels!”

At this time, Wallace had realized that Li Weidong was here to ask for hush money!

Wallace really wanted to beat Li Weidong to death with a stick to silence him.

Although murder cases often occur in the United States, Li Weidong is a member of the Huanghai Petrochemical negotiating team. If he really does this, it will cause various diplomatic disputes and attract a lot of reporters, which will make the matter even more difficult to end.

If Li Weidong had a backup plan to expose the Tabasco Oilfield incident, then Mobil would be in vain.

"It's a good thing that this Chinese is willing to ask me for hush money. At least the information will not be leaked to Chevron, BP and Shell!"

Thinking of this, Wallace took a deep breath and asked: "Mr. Li, how much do you want?"

"I don't want money! If I ask for money, doesn't it become extortion? I am the most law-abiding person!" Li Weidong said, shaking his head.

Li Weidong, who knows the law and abides by it, went online instantly.

However, Wallace said: "On a legal level, you don't have to worry. In the United States, we have 10,000 ways to transfer money to you legally. For example, we can borrow a consulting company and pay you a consulting fee.

"

"Isn't this the trick I just mentioned to Song Jinlong! And it was used on me so quickly? You shouldn't be called Wallace, but Murong Laishi!" Li Weidong complained in his heart.

Then Li Weidong said: "Mr. Wallace, I know I can get an income legally, but the money is not what I want."

Li Weidong said with a smile on his face again: "I think Mr. Wallace should be able to guess what I need!"

Wallace took a deep breath. He was not a fool. Of course he knew that what Li Weidong wanted was Mobil's petrochemical equipment!

More than 6,500 words, thank you all for subscribing. I originally wanted to divide it into two chapters, but after searching for a long time, I still don’t know where to break the chapter. The professional level of me, a veteran chapter breaker, has dropped!