Chapter 2798
What you say goes.
Chapter 2798 What you say goes.
Yang Xiaotao thought about it for a while in his office, but still couldn't understand what Old Wang was afraid of.
It's just haggling with a merchant from the United States. He doesn't want much, and these things are just a drop in the ocean for him. Since he's willing to come, he must be prepared to be ripped off. Isn't this normal practice?
I can't understand what Old Wang is worried about.
He got up and walked around the office, then closed the door, went to his desk, and gently tapped on it.
"Owner!"
Xiao Wei flew off the table, looking excited.
It was finally her turn to take charge again.
Yang Xiaotao's preparations were certainly not based on mere conjecture.
The saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle." Only by understanding the other party's bottom line can you gain the initiative in negotiations and obtain greater benefits.
His trump card, of course, was Xiao Wei.
In those days, eavesdropping equipment was not yet mature, and technological development restricted the collection and transmission of intelligence, so as long as you were careful, you could avoid surveillance and eavesdropping.
But this does not include magical beings.
"Is everything arranged over there?"
As Xiao Wei flew through the air, she said with great pride, "I follow him wherever he goes now."
Yang Xiaotao smiled with relief. Xiao Wei's ability to hide is getting stronger and stronger. Sometimes she appears at the dinner table at home and no one notices.
Although the clone only has one-tenth of the original's abilities, it can still conceal itself.
"Pay close attention to their every move and let me know immediately."
"Yes, Master! I guarantee I will complete the mission!"
Xiao Wei loudly promised, mimicking Ran Qiuye's voice, but Yang Xiaotao grabbed her hand and said, "You don't learn the good stuff!"
"Ahhhh..."
This time it was Liu Lixue's voice, which made Yang Xiaotao so angry that he rubbed the little guy in his palm, which only made the little guy even more smug.
There's no way around it, this thing's body is as tough as a copper pea.
Yang Xiaotao went outside and headed towards the cafeteria.
If we don't settle this matter tonight, I'll still be worried when I get back.
Meanwhile, Dawson, who had finished lunch, stayed in the house.
Here, no one will bother you, and no one will bother you.
Here, he is just a person, a person abandoned by the world.
Dawson got up and walked around the room. He checked the time, thought for a moment, and then sat back down in the room.
Looking at the setting sun outside the window, Dawson felt that his trip had been somewhat rushed and that he still knew too little about China.
Moreover, that young man who had registered in the country didn't seem to be as simple as he appeared.
Through their brief encounter, he could sense that this person possessed the politeness and humility of a Chinese person, yet lacked the pedantic reverence that Chinese people show towards foreigners.
In his eyes, the aura surrounding people like himself simply didn't exist.
"This person is absolutely self-centered!"
"Such a person has his own absolute principles."
Dawson walked to the small refrigerator next to him, took out a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor), and after looking it over, his stereotypical impression of China lessened slightly.
At the very least, he was very satisfied with these courteous services.
He opened the glass and poured it.
He took a small sip.
Cough
Dawson felt the burning sensation in his throat and immediately put the glass aside.
I really can't stand this Chinese liquor.
"If this were the Slavs, they would probably love it."
Dawson muttered to himself, then pondered how to report the situation.
As the sun sets, the winter dusk feels even more desolate.
Dawson stood by the window, gazing at the ancient and mysterious city of Beijing. It felt like being in a wilderness, a sense of wonder coupled with the need to be wary of the dangers around him.
Dinner was sumptuous; in Dawson's opinion, Chinese cuisine and wine were on the same level.
Fortunately, the food did not disappoint him.
After having dinner with Faisal, Dawson checked the time, and the two strolled around the restaurant, experiencing the foreign culture while keeping an eye on their surroundings.
To his surprise, there wasn't a single security guard in the entire hotel, except for the front desk staff.
Is this because they trust him too much or they look down on him?
He then returned to his lodgings with Faisal. After sitting in Faisal's room for a while, he saw Faisal take out the satellite phone he had prepared and start fiddling with it.
This was agreed upon with Faisal and also received approval from superiors.
Of course, it's just a borrowing.
A hint of envy flashed in Dawson's eyes as he looked at the brick-sized satellite phone.
As a businessman, I naturally understand the advantages of this kind of telephone.
Compared to telegrams and landline phones, this kind of telephone that allows for constant communication is the future trend.
Unfortunately, the United States is currently focused on lunar exploration, and research on satellite phones is not yet mature.
However, given the United States' research capabilities, it won't be long before they can make it.
He still has that much confidence.
Putting his thoughts aside, Dawson got down to business.
Faisal nodded to Dawson and then handed him the phone.
After taking the phone call, Dawson sat down against the wall, while Faisal went to the door and leaned against it, closing his eyes to rest.
"Hello, this is Joe!"
Dawson gave his real name, and a hushed voice came from the other end of the phone, "Hey Joe, it's me, Kate!"
"Oh, Mr. Kate, it's been a long time! I never expected you to be in the desert!"
"Hello, Joe!"
"I came here especially for you. Long-haul flights are really not suitable for an old person like me. It's too tiring."
"Haha, yes."
Dawson greeted him softly, but a steady voice came from the other end of the phone, "You called to say the plan is going well, right?"
"Yes, sir, the other party should know my identity, but they didn't take any drastic actions, which means they must have tacitly agreed!"
Dawson spoke with certainty, and a satisfied "hmm" came through the microphone.
At that moment, on the wall behind Dawson, a small white dot slowly rose up, allowing the sound from the microphone to be heard clearly.
At the same time, Xiao Wei's perfectly replicated voice rang out in the office.
Yang Xiaotao sat at his desk, pen in hand, and quickly took down their conversation.
However, as the conversation deepened, Yang Xiaotao's gaze gradually turned cold.
Dogs can’t change eating shit!
Even if these guys put on a kind face, they can't change their cannibalistic nature.
Damn vampires!
"Sir, the person we contacted is the Yang Xiaotao you mentioned!"
"Really? As far as we know, this Yang holds a very high position there, and he has been involved in many studies."
"Of course, if you can take this opportunity to get rid of him, the United States will be very grateful to you."
Dawson sneered, "And then you'll drape the Stars and Stripes over my head?"
"And then I watch my wife become someone else's wife, and my children have to change their surnames?"
Dawson’s voice was calm, yet it stated the truth.
At this moment, a cold glint flashed in Yang Xiaotao's eyes.
If the other party truly harbors malicious intent, he has a hundred ways to ensure that guy never sees the sun rise again.
The cause of death still cannot be determined.
Fortunately, this guy knew what was good for him.
“Okay, Joe, just kidding. That’s not someone we’re dealing with right now, but this is our best chance.”
"You should know that this person not only enjoys high prestige domestically, but has also attracted attention abroad."
"Especially in the league, this guy is already in the top 50, you know what that means."
“If we do business with this person, even if we don’t say anything, people will still interpret it in various ways.”
"This is exactly what we need."
Yang Xiaotao was somewhat surprised when he heard this. What ranking? Top fifty?
Am I really that far behind?
It seems I still have to keep working hard.
Just then, the sound of conversation came from the other end. "Do you know what their first offer was?"
"Computers, oh my God."
Do they even know what a computer is?
Do they even know what computers are for?
"How dare they open their mouths?"
"Is this something money can buy?"
"A bunch of ignorant monkeys, how ridiculous."
Dawson's words were full of sarcasm, and the response was a rude laugh, "Hahahaha."
"That's right, they're just a bunch of arrogant monkeys, don't take them to heart."
Hearing the anger and contempt in the voice on the phone, Yang Xiaotao wasn't angry. He simply rewrote the parts that had been crossed out on the list.
Then he became even more determined to show these pigs what a computer is.
"However, it's impossible for us not to give them the computer."
Kate stated firmly that this matter concerned the future development of foreign countries, and even she dared not make decisions on her own.
Dawson hummed in agreement and then asked, "So, Mr. Kate, does this mean the trip is over?"
"You know, I'm not doing very well here. The food and drinks are terrible."
"Especially at night!"
"I still prefer going to Japan; the servants there are very nice."
Upon hearing that Dawson was leaving, an urgent voice immediately came through the phone.
"No, no, no, Joe, your mission is not finished yet."
"Why? It's just a one-time contact; it doesn't matter if it doesn't succeed."
Dawson couldn't understand it.
In his view, this was just a simple trip with no other significance.
“Listen, Joe, the boss said that the war in Annam is a quagmire right now. To get out of this quagmire, we must keep them calm and prevent them from providing any more aid!”
"You know, the leader came to power on the grounds of ending the war, which is why he won most of the votes."
“If we cannot demonstrate our achievements through concrete actions, we will be unable to answer to the public, and that donkey will also jump out and distort the truth.”
Kate spoke earnestly, and Dawson understood what she meant.
Then came another bitter laugh.
What I had always thought was a simple transaction was ultimately given a special meaning.
"More importantly, next year is a crucial time for re-election. If we don't work hard now, we may lose this power next year."
"Joe, think about it, without the protection of this power, would your business and your family still be able to live so freely?"
"So, Joe, you need to complete a deal; this is our way of giving you an explanation."
The middle-aged man on the phone spoke in a sincere tone, leaving Dawson with no room for rebuttal.
He really needs this big tree to shelter him from the wind and rain.
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaotao smiled.
Now I understand what the other party needs.
Dawson took a deep breath before saying, "Okay, I understand."
"So, to what extent do I need to go?"
There has to be a standard!
There was a moment of silence on the phone, then he spoke solemnly.
"Complete a transaction worth no less than a million!"
"In this way, we have reason to declare that we have made tremendous efforts for peace."
"Effort alone is not enough; we need to continue to work hard, and continuing takes time."
"In this way, we will still be in control in next year's election!"
Dawson nodded. "Understood!"
"I think a million-dollar order should be no problem, after all, they have quite a few good products."
Laughter filled the phone; the two exchanged a few casual words before hanging up.
Seeing that the other party had turned off the phone, Faisal stepped forward and asked, "Sir, is there anything else you need to help you with?"
Dawson smiled and said, "No need!"
"If all goes well, I estimate this trip will end tomorrow!"
Faisal's eyes lit up. "That's wonderful! Congratulations!"
Dawson gestured in thanks, then stood up and said, "I should go back and rest; I have important business to attend to tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll take you there."
On the other side, Yang Xiaotao looked at the information in his notebook and a smile appeared on his face. "The business world is like a battlefield."
"It's time to go home and rest."
Get up, go out, go home and sleep.
The next day, Dawson got up early, washed his face, brushed his teeth, and had breakfast.
He was still thinking about what he should buy and what he should sell.
But after waiting all morning, Yang Xiaotao still hadn't arrived.
I only found out when I got to the front desk that Yang Xiaotao had an important meeting today, and the meeting was postponed.
Dawson didn't pay too much attention to this, because in his many years of business experience, this was just a little trick to win people's hearts and a small negotiation skill.
In reality, Yang Xiaotao held a welcome party for Lao Hong at the Ninth Department, and after lunch, he was busy with the Spring Festival performance. Even if he didn't need to make any arrangements, he still needed to appear in public.
Meanwhile, the issue of awards also needs to be finalized as soon as possible.
On the afternoon of the third day, Dawson looked at the setting sun with a serious expression.
Yang Xiaotao still hasn't arrived today.
Finally, after asking Faisal, they learned that today was the Little New Year in China, and Yang Xiaotao had gone back to his hometown for the New Year and could not be contacted.
After understanding, Dawson took a deep breath to show that he understood.
However, when she spoke to Kate that night, she gave Yang Xiaotao a severe dressing-down.
However, Kate again demanded that a deal be reached as soon as possible.
The United States has already prepared its propaganda campaign.
Dawson expressed his understanding.
After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao became even calmer.
Two days later, Dawson paced back and forth in the hotel, but he felt something was wrong.
Because Yang Xiaotao's expression didn't look like he was discussing a business deal at all.
Perfunctory.
Or rather, to shirk responsibility.
Then Dawson realized that the other party's attitude represented the attitude of the higher-ups.
They don't want to make this deal.
No, they must still be hesitating, otherwise they wouldn't have remained silent.
With that in mind, Dawson found Faisal and ignored the fact that Kate had already passed out in the middle of the night.
When the call connected, Dawson stated his assessment, and both of them instantly felt a jolt.
Originally, the two of them thought it was a sure thing, but who would have thought that a few days later, such a turn of events would occur.
The sudden turn caught them off guard, and they almost strained their backs.
Kate then reiterated her demand that Dawson complete the previous task, even if it meant making some concessions.
As for the other party's computer requirements, Kate will negotiate with the relevant authorities in China.
We can't give you the most advanced technology, but we can always give you the outdated stuff.
Since the other party doesn't know either, whatever I say goes.
At this point, Dawson was at a loss and could only nod in agreement to Kate's request for the time being.
Yang Xiaotao, who was listening to the report in the conference room, unconsciously tapped the table and a smile appeared on his lips.
This made many people subconsciously look at Chang Mingjie, who was giving a report, and they once again looked at Yang's trusted and beloved general with higher regard.
At that moment, Yang Xiaotao was unaware that just after Dawson hung up the phone, as he casually glanced through the hall after leaving Faisal's room, he saw someone who shocked him.
Pavel.
In an instant, a possibility arose in his mind, and he ran towards Faisal's room at an even faster pace.