Chapter 3115
The Mainstream of the World
Chapter 3115 The Mainstream of the World
Four Nine Cities.
Gao Mingyuexiang was right; Comrade Li Rong was indeed on the phone.
And it was a phone call to Americans on the Japanese island.
“Mr. Dawson, this is already the best price we can offer.”
Li Rong spent half the afternoon trying to negotiate with Dawson, going from initial roundabout probing to directness, but the other party was like a persistent leech, trying to drive down the price.
Dawson's laughter came through the phone. "My dear lady, I know the price you pay the French, and I also know the price you pay the Persians."
"Of course, I am aware of your relationship with Persia, so I will not engage in any comparison."
"But I want to emphasize that we were the first company to purchase more than a million units."
"This is a business worth tens of billions."
"For this reason alone, shouldn't you offer me a special discount?"
Dawson continued speaking calmly.
When news of the printers came from France, Dawson had Kate use her connections to obtain the latest information.
Then I learned about the Time Printer, and even its performance.
At that moment, he realized that the combination of printers and computers would change the world's business model.
In the future, computer-to-computer communication may even replace the telegraph.
This is an emerging industry.
As for computer games, the arcade he set up was just an additional feature.
To make money, and more money, you need more computers.
So, Dawson immediately contacted his good friends whom he had made during the last supply transport trip.
We're ready to go all out again.
“Mr. Dawson, no matter how many times I have to say it, we have always treated everyone equally in business.”
"If we set a precedent here and break the rules, how will we trade with other places in the future?"
"Starting with one million units, at $30,000 per unit, that's our bottom line."
Dawson was difficult to deal with, but Li Rong was no novice either. The two of them just tugged at each other, since it wasn't like they hadn't done it before.
Dawson understood that this time he had truly met his match.
However, in order to gain more profit, he still wanted to try to get some.
"Ms. Li Rong, since we can't offer discounts on computers, we should at least make some concessions in other areas."
"Otherwise, this business would be too boring."
"If all else fails, I'll talk to Mr. Yang Xiaotao. I think we can still get along."
Li Rong almost burst out laughing when she heard that the other party wanted to talk to Yang Xiaotao.
This price was set by Yang Xiaotao, how could it possibly be lowered?
Moreover, knowing Yang Xiaotao as she does, she might be setting a trap for him again.
However, since the other party had said that, she couldn't help but respond in kind.
"Alright, since that's the case, and we're old friends, I'll compromise and the prices of those side products can be reduced by 10%."
"Ten percent is too little, I think thirty percent is more appropriate."
"No, at most 20%."
"Okay, then it'll be 20%."
Both sides can accept this outcome.
"Well then, madam, let's talk about the printer next."
Dawson's laughter came through the phone again, giving Li Rong a headache.
That damn guy
Li Rong didn't hang up the phone until late afternoon.
Then I moved my arms around to relax my nerves.
Actually, she could barely hold the phone halfway through the call, so she had someone bring over a stack of documents so she could lean her elbows on them and feel much better.
Even so, I've managed to keep going until now by constantly switching hands.
And all that effort finally yielded good results.
One million computers, each costing $30,000.
One hundred thousand printers, each priced at ten thousand US dollars.
We will stick to our bottom line on prices and will not budge an inch.
But in other aspects, it can be said that it has achieved the best price.
This is the only option we have.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and the other party was aware that there was no shortage of buyers for the computer and printer.
He was not the only businessman in the United States; there were many more powerful people than him.
His current opportunity is all thanks to the good karma he accumulated in the past.
So although the two talked a lot, it wasn't heated.
It all boils down to one word: perseverance.
Just as Li Rong was about to pick up her teacup and take a sip of her iced tea after hanging up the phone, it rang again.
Li Rong took a deep breath, struggling internally, and then…
I got up and left the office.
Gao Mingyuexiang repeated the action of making phone calls like a machine.
At first, repeat it every two minutes, then every ten minutes.
It's now done once every five minutes.
But every time, the phone line was busy, and there was no sign of the call being connected.
It's just a repetitive action again.
Just as she was about to hang up and wait to dial again, a different voice suddenly came from the phone.
It's connected.
In an instant, Gao Mingyuexiang perked up, straightened her clothes, and became excited.
It's as if this unseen etiquette can make the other person feel one's sincerity.
However, the phone kept ringing and ringing.
Until the end.
"What?!"
"No one is answering?"
Gao Mingyuexiang didn't understand what was going on.
However, she quickly found an excuse for herself: the other person needed to rest, go to the toilet or something, it wasn't unreasonable.
So, after two minutes, I dialed the number again. It rang again, but still no one answered.
This happened twice in a row.
Logically speaking, such a phone call, especially from such an important department, should not be left unattended.
Could it be that the other party is deliberately not answering the phone?
That doesn't make sense. The other party doesn't know whose phone it is!
Gao Mingyuexiang was getting impatient. If she failed to complete the task, how would she explain it to her superiors?
My success today is not solely due to my outstanding talent.
More importantly, it's about having someone who appreciates you.
Thinking this, Gao Mingyue forced herself to calm down and dialed the number again.
But this time…
Before I could finish dialing, I realized the battery was dead.
"idiot!"
Gao Mingyuexiang wanted nothing more than to smash the phone in front of her.
Fortunately, her last bit of rationality told her that if she smashed it, it would be gone forever.
Satellite phones in China are not something everyone can buy these days.
She was able to own one because of the pager business.
Suddenly, an idea struck Gao Mingyuexiang and her eyes lit up.
If you can't get in touch with Li Rong, you can try contacting someone else!
So, Gao Mingyuexiang stared at the satellite phone with anticipation.
Just as Gao Mingyue was looking forward to the satellite phone being fully charged, Dawson, who had just ended the call, was lying sprawled on the soft bed. A sexy and mature woman immediately pressed herself against him and began to massage his shoulders.
"Congratulations, you're going to earn several hundred million more!"
The woman's technique was very professional; her arm, which had been sore from talking on the phone, had already recovered.
Hearing the woman's praise, Dawson simply smiled faintly, then asked curiously, "So, Miss Carrie, I'm curious what made you reappear here?"
"Is it because of my charm?"
"Or is there another reason?"
As he spoke, Dawson had already become sufficiently wary.
Natasha just smiled when she heard this; she had considered this possibility when she accepted Smith's mission.
Therefore, she showed no panic when questioned, but calmly replied, "Sir, is there any point in pointing this out so directly?"
"Wouldn't it be better if everyone tried to understand each other?"
Upon hearing this, Dawson pushed the woman away and said in a serious tone, "Miss Carrie, please understand one thing!"
“We are currently engaged in a trade worth tens of billions of dollars, and if anything goes wrong, I will not be able to explain it.”
"At that time, those heartless guys will not listen to any reason, and will not even give me a chance to speak."
"So, I don't care who you are or what your purpose is."
Dawson stared into the other man's eyes and said, word by word, "Don't ruin our deal!"
OK?
Natasha sat up in bed and nodded solemnly, "My mission is to go to China with you and see what's going on there."
"Just to take a look?"
Dawson didn't believe it at all; not a single word these hyenas said could be trusted.
"Yes! Just looking!"
Alyosha spoke earnestly.
In fact, this was what she truly felt.
The two stared into each other's eyes for a long time before Dawson took a deep breath and said, "I hope you keep your word!"
Alyosha shrugged. "What can I do in someone else's territory?"
"And didn't you just say that?"
"Those heartless bastards would never care about the life of a lowly agent!"
Dawson laughed and said, "Then, have a pleasant journey!"
As he spoke, he lunged forward.
……
alliance.
Chirvonenko ran up the stairs with the speed of his youth, watching PPSh rush from the bottom to the top of the building, filled with a fighting spirit.
Upon reaching the top floor, Chilvonenko spotted an office and, without knocking, pushed the door open and went inside.
Inside the room, Pavel's obese body was facing away from him.
Upon hearing the noise, Pavel turned around, his face filled with anger.
Upon seeing that it was Chilvonenko, he immediately cursed, "Bastard, damn bastard, it's rest time now."
He pulled a pistol from the table beside him and said menacingly, "You better explain yourself!"
Chilvonenko ignored them, walked up to a female secretary, grabbed her, and ordered, "Get out of here immediately!"
The female secretary jumped up in a panic, ran out quickly, and shut the door behind her.
At this moment, Chilvonenko laughed heartily, leaving Pavel, who was standing to the side, full of doubt.
"Listen, get lost, we're about to get rich!"
Chilvonenko was practically jumping for joy; his face was beaming with barely suppressed excitement.
Pavel pulled up his pants and stood up. He was also startled by Chilvonenko's appearance and was somewhat confused about what was going on.
Only after Chilvonenko finished laughing did Pavel finally speak, asking, "Damn it, can't you even speak?"
Chilvonenko waved his hand, then laughed, "Listen, buddy, we're about to strike it rich."
Chilvonenko then told Pavel the news that had come from France.
After Chilvonenko finished speaking, Pavel's previous displeasure vanished.
"You mean, printers, in conjunction with computers, will become the mainstream of global development?"
Pavel found it somewhat unbelievable, especially after hearing Chilvonenko's assessment of the mainstream of world development.
This is not something you can just say casually.
But upon closer reflection, it turns out he wasn't wrong.
Without a printer, a computer is just a tool.
With the advent of printers, the computer's function transformed from a single tool into a multi-purpose tool.
Or rather, this is the future.
His breathing gradually became heavier.
Pavel felt a surge of energy flowing into his body.
That's the power of money, and also the power that allows one's status to rise.
He wanted to make those who looked down on him open their eyes wide again and see how he rose to power.
Taking a deep breath, Pavel said forcefully, "Buddy, we need to go to China!"