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Chapter 2052 Historic Negotiations

"Why do you think I have been losing money here for so many years? It's just for now! Some people keep losing at the poker table, and in the end, they just need to win once. This is our situation now. Even if Japanese and Korean companies buy companies here, I will help them get them out. From now on, this is our market. Go ahead and do it boldly. At worst, we can plant them here like trees!"

Thinking about the changes in the world, Ji Donglai knew that his chance had come.

This is not the time to be gentle, courteous, frugal and modest. You just have to grab it. Whoever is braver will get the upper hand.

The transformation of the Americans here in the past 20 years is nothing more than the construction of various bases, the accumulation of various data, and various looting. Ji Donglai will never allow the other party to continue to leave his claws here.

"Mr. Ji, someone called me and hopes you can go to Kabul. Do you want to go?"

Ji Sanchuan was discussing the company's next plan with Zhao Shuying when the old chief called.

Ji Donglai knew without thinking that the big shots behind the scenes were now starting to be tempted, because as long as they had their eyes on the other party's company, Japanese and Korean companies would not dare to buy it. This was the strength of a country.

"Do you have any friends over there?"

At present, individual stock forces have begun to infiltrate internally. As Kabul is the center of power and economy, too many people have turned their attention to it.

"I will arrange for them to ensure your safety, so you can go ahead without worry!"

Being able to gain respect in this poor country is already proof of one's strength. The old patriarch only needed to make a phone call and someone immediately arranged Ji Donglai's next itinerary.

The next morning, Ji Donglai's convoy started heading north. On the way, Ji Donglai said hello to Colonel Carlisle.

Near Kabul, fifteen Hummer military vehicles were already waiting. In this way, Ji Donglai entered a mansion in the north of Kabul under the protection of three forces.

“Is this the Taj Mahal?”

Looking at the building in front of him, Zhao Shuying couldn't help but exclaim.

Over the years, Zhao Shuying has rarely seen such luxurious buildings. Even the hired service staff wore headscarves. It was late autumn, but the plants in the yard were still lush.

There are some secret sentries armed with live ammunition guarding key locations.

The owner of the yard, like all rich people in Western countries, doesn't like surveillance at all. All the surveillance cameras around the yard are facing outward and are the kind that shoot from fixed angles.

“People here are so rich!”

Entering the building, Zhao Shuying knew for the first time what true luxury was. The building was so magnificent and golden that it was even better than the Old Summer Palace in China.

Several people who negotiated with Ji Sanchuan were all present at the scene, the difference was that now they were standing with their hands hanging down. An old man was sitting on the huge sofa, wearing a white robe and a big beard. He looked very much like the old chief and had the temperament of an elder.

"My people said that you want to buy all the industries. I want to know the price. You know that these industries are very valuable to a country. If you take them away easily, it will be disrespectful to the previous owners!"

Without any nonsense, the old man spoke directly.

Ji Donglai was very shocked. The other party spoke directly in fluent English with an Indian accent. "There is a saying in our country, follow the market. You have so many assets and so many agents, we should respect you. But business is business. You and I both know that when the price of goods increases, you can't sell it to me at a cheap price. If the price drops, I can't buy it at the original expensive price."

"I want to know what your psychological price is. If possible, we will take over the whole thing! If the price is not suitable, we can try to negotiate appropriately, but we definitely won't ask for an exorbitant price."

"The situation here is destined to change. You and I both know this. It's no secret! You also know that I have signed an agreement with the local US military, purchased four large military bases, and lived in peace with the local opposition."

"Your people know that I only make money within my ability. I don't care about anything else!"

I stated my position directly: I'm here to do business, don't hold me hostage with other things.

Ji Donglai also knew that he seemed to have to re-understand the changes in the world. From the architecture here and the old man's words and deeds, Ji Donglai knew that the other party must be an Indian-British.

If such a huge family withdraws from the local market at this time, it proves that they know how big the changes in the future will be.

"I know you have some industries in Europe, and I want those industries. The industries here are yours!"

As the old man spoke, he had someone hand Ji Donglai a list. Ji Donglai took a look at the list and then handed it to Zhao Shuying, who immediately frowned.

"No way! Our industry in Europe is four times that of here, and its value is more than ten times that of here. You are so arrogant to ask for such a price. Do you have anything of the same quality to give us?"

Zhao Shuying cursed the guy in the ditch inwardly and his eyes turned cold.

Apart from anything else, Ji Donglai's bank is headquartered in Europe, and the other party listed the bank first on the list. Ji Donglai is quitting, so why not just give it all to you?

Although Zhao Shuying was very opposed to it, the old man just looked at Ji Donglai and didn't say a word to Zhao Shuying.

"Old man, your target is the UK. It's useless for you to take the industries in the EU! The pound area is your focus. I have some industries in Africa that just happen to correspond to your industries."

"If you insist on having my industry in Europe, then please bring out equivalent industries to exchange with us, otherwise you can't impress me! I don't care even if you try to stop me from getting the industry here."

"At worst, you leave and I'll come in and rebuild it. It'll be a little more expensive, and then we'll use our own industrial advantages to compete with them. Give me three years and I can shut down all these industries."

"Also, I can still build the schools and hospitals you are going to build at the same time. It doesn't matter. There is no conflict between us. The reason I wanted to talk to you last time was just to take these industries into my arms."

"You have to know that some things you sell to us at one price will be sold to others at another price! We are doing business, not begging! After next year, the world will change, and no one will buy at the price you offer now!"

Ji Donglai took a gamble and bet on the other party's target destination: Britain.

Looking at the other person's face, Ji Donglai always felt that he had seen it somewhere.

It was not until the other party and the housekeeper spoke that Ji Donglai finally remembered who the other party was, which made him even more determined to defeat the other party.

(End of this chapter)