Chapter 542: The CEO of Mazda Makes a Purchase!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Following lunch, Luo Feng maintained his vigil as cultural relics were methodically transported out of the vicinity.
However, the tranquil afternoon scene was disrupted at around two o’clock when an array of business vans converged on the location. Men disembarked from the vehicles, moving purposefully towards Luo Feng.
The City Lord, Fujii appeared familiar with these newcomers. He exchanged quick words with them before guiding them to Luo Feng.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Luo. I serve as the assistant to the Chairman of Nagafuji Corporation,” one of them introduced himself.
Luo Feng reciprocated by shaking hands with each newcomer in turn. “Mr. Luo, I am here today to represent…”
Before the assistant could complete his statement, another fleet of business vans made its appearance. All eyes turned towards them, the license plate on the vehicles inciting a collective gasp of surprise. Even the present reporters succumbed to a hushed silence, their attention now riveted on the newcomers.
Luo Feng, catching onto the unusual reaction, speculated that the new arrivals must hold a significant standing.
From one of the vehicles emerged a man of approximately fifty years, the aura of importance clinging to his well-preserved demeanor. He engaged briefly with the police securing the perimeter before being granted entry.
“Hello, Mr. Luo, I am Matsuda, representing Mazda Motors!” He introduced himself.
Luo Feng found himself taken aback. This man represented Mazda. “Goodness, Mazda Motors, that’s a heavyweight!”
“What would such a high-profile figure want with a livestreamer?
“The answer is obvious. He’s likely here to make a purchase!”
“Our streamer is doomed! He can’t possibly protect his treasures now!”
“Certainly, the Mazda family is wealthy enough to have the host part with his treasures, albeit reluctantly!”
“I beg to differ. In our country, though our streamers can be swayed by money, the highest bidder wins. However, this is contingent upon the relics remaining within the country. The situation might be different here since these are Japanese relics. The host might resist selling to them!”
“Your logic is flawed. The relics sold domestically were indeed domestic cultural relics. Now, the relics from Japan are surfacing!” “I agree, there’s a significant distinction!”
“The Mazda family, they wield immense power in Japan!”
After the formal introductions, Matsuda expressed his intent: “Mr. Luo, I am particularly interested in the items in the basement!”
Just as expected, he was here to purchase. Luo Feng responded, “Then, Mr.
Matsuda, let’s proceed downstairs and take a closer look together!”
“No, no, no, I’m not here merely to inspect, I aim to make a purchase!” Matsuda clarified.
“What do you wish to purchase?” Luo Feng inquired, not rejecting the proposition outright.
As long as you strike a deal I deem reasonable, I won’t bother with the fine print.
If you were to offer me billions in exchange for demeaning my empire, I would, of course, accept.
The money would then be invested back into my empire, all in the name of maximizing benefits.
Why stand on ceremony?
“Mr. Luo, I am interested in acquiring some of the ukiyo-e prints initially. These are part of our nation’s heritage, and I intend to preserve them!” His request was sincere, absent any air of superiority.
Lord Fujii of Hiroshima, observing the exchange from the sidelines, hoped for a successful sale without interfering.
Other interested parties also intended to purchase items, but with Matsuda present, they chose to wait until his transaction concluded.
The stronger party, by the laws of social status or unspoken rules, naturally reserves the right to select first. Even though anyone is technically free to make a purchase, claiming something the dominant party desires risks provoking their ire.
“Then you may select three prints!” Luo Feng finally agreed, nodding his approval.
“Thank you!” A relieved sigh escaped Matsuda. He knew engaging Luo Feng was a formidable task, and securing his request was certainly a relief.
The experience was a first for Matsuda. Money had always granted him what he desired, but Luo Feng’s demeanor shook this belief.
By the end, Luo Feng sold three ukiyo-e prints at a hefty sum. The total cost amounted to 12 million, which was, bearing in mind the system’s estimated value of the relics, over five times the price.
However, for Luo Feng, it wasn’t just about the money. If you want to buy, then buy. If not, then let it be.
Firstly, these cultural relics were not Chinese, and they had no connection to Chinese artifacts. Secondly, the price offered was quite high.
A missed profit is a lost profit.
Once Matsuda vacated the basement, several entrepreneurs advanced to negotiate with Luo Feng, each proposing the relics they wished to purchase. Given these artifacts were freshly excavated from the basement, they could unequivocally vouch for their authenticity.
As time sped on, the day drew to a close. Around seven or eight in the evening, Long Jianfei and his team arrived at the basement. As was their routine, they began by inspecting the relics, followed by assessing their worth. These elders not only possessed extensive knowledge about domestic cultural relics but were also quite proficient in foreign artifacts..
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