Qiu Yang stood next to Liu Yong, their voices hushed as they engaged in a private conversation. Liu Yong turned his head, his tone soft as he addressed Qiu Yang, "Walter Jeff has returned once again, and he has arrived at our company."
A smile tugged at the corners of Qiu Yang's lips as he responded in a low voice, "He's truly intriguing. After he found our prices expensive, he called yesterday afternoon, expressing his desire to negotiate further. However, we declined his offer. Little did we expect him to show up early this morning."
Their discreet conversation piqued the curiosity of the onlookers from Global Shipping Group. They couldn't help but wonder what was unfolding before them.
After exchanging more words, Liu Yong and Qiu Yang ceased their conversation. At that moment, Kanter took the initiative to inquire, breaking the silence, "Mr Liu, what has transpired within your company?"
Liu Yong lightly shook his head and replied, "Nothing out of the ordinary. Walter Jeff and his team from Melpark company have paid us another visit. They wish to meet with me and discuss the procurement of deep-sea fish oil."
Kanter's face contorted with surprise. It was evident that this was the last development they wanted to witness. Melpark company had become their most formidable rival.
With eagerness, Kanter implored, "Mr Liu, if you refuse to meet Walter Jeff, I am willing to pay double the price and purchase an additional 50 tons of fat extracted from those extraordinary deep-sea white fish."
"Double the price?" The words hung in the air.
The employees of Global Shipping Company displayed visible shock, followed swiftly by a glimmer of joy in their eyes.
Meanwhile, rather than agreeing outright, Liu Yong merely smiled and responded, "While I appreciate your willingness to pay double the price, I must inform you that if other companies offer us reasonable prices, we will consider their offers as well."
"Don't," Kanter interjected anxiously. He yearned for exclusive access to this particular fish oil, as it would solidify their dominance in the high-end cosmetics market.
"Mr. Liu, not only are we willing to pay double the price, but we also commit to purchasing no less than 200 tons annually. However, we have one condition: you must refrain from selling this fish oil to any other company," Kanter proposed, hopeful that his offer would sway Liu Yong.
Was 200 tons a significant quantity?
To Liu Yong, it seemed relatively inconsequential. The Indian Ocean's vast trench stretched for hundreds of kilometres, with a width ranging from a few kilometres to over ten. Its depth exceeded 5,000 meters.
Within this trench dwelled tens of thousands of those peculiar white fish, ranging in size from one to twenty tons for the smaller ones and exceeding one hundred tons for the larger specimens, with a few surpassing two hundred tons.
All it would take for Bawang to secure over 200 tons of fat was to capture a dozen or so of these colossal white monsters.
Liu Yong calmly stated, "The price is set at $10 million per ton, and we require a minimum purchase of 1,000 tons annually. Furthermore, we will determine the delivery location."
Kanter hesitated momentarily. A thousand tons amounted to a staggering $10 billion.
Even for their company, such an astronomical sum was challenging.
After a prolonged pause, Kanter reluctantly admitted, "Mr. Liu, we must carefully consider this proposition."
Granting them the opportunity to deliberate, Liu Yong waved his hand and said, "Very well, let us adjourn for now. The reception room is at your disposal, Mr. Kanter."
Accompanied by Liu Yong, the group from Global Shipping Group exited the room, leaving behind the members of Diya Company.
Soon, a buzz of conversation filled the air among the Diya Company representatives.
"Boss, the conditions are exceedingly stringent. We can't possibly utilize 1,000 tons per year."
"Indeed, this entails $10 billion. While our total revenue reached $50 billion last year, our net profit only amounted to approximately $10 billion."
"Undeniably, the pressure is immense."
The weight of Kanter's hesitation was palpable. Even those aware of their competitors' visit to Global Shipping Group could recognize the seriousness of the situation.
As they exited the reception room, Liu Yong gestured and said, "Walter Jeff is here again. Since that is the case, let us go and meet him."
They settled in a small conference room.
Walter Jeff's heart raced like a dozen buckets fetching water, filled with trepidation. After waiting in the small conference room for over ten minutes, he grew increasingly flustered as no one from Global Shipping Group appeared.
"What if they refuse to see me?" Walter Jeff thought.
At this critical juncture, they were supposed to be discussing cooperation with Diya Company. How were they faring?
Anxiety welled up within him as he mulled over numerous thoughts. The more he contemplated the situation, the more he regretted not settling matters the previous day.
Diya Company would be out of reach for a long time.
His thoughts were interrupted by movement outside the meeting room.
Startled, he hastily adjusted his tie and suit, discarding the seriousness and aloofness he had displayed the day before. The man who entered was entirely different. A smile graced his face as he approached Liu Yong and the others.
Liu Yong was momentarily taken aback—this was the same Walter Jeff from yesterday!
Is this his brother? Yesterday's Walter Jeff had appeared severe and distant, almost constantly wearing a stern expression. The man standing before him now was a stark contrast.
"Mr. Liu, I apologize for my behavior yesterday," Walter Jeff quickly offered his apology as soon as he spoke.
Liu Yong chuckled, surprised by this unexpected apology from someone who had previously exuded coldness. "Mr. Walter Jeff, you hail from a large company. We are a small entity and cannot match the grandeur that you possess."
As the translation reached Walter Jeff's ears, his face reddened, and he apologized profusely. His attitude resembled that of a repentant grandson.
Qiu Yang and the others struggled to believe what they were witnessing. This was the same Walter Jeff from yesterday, yet the change in his demeanour was remarkable.
Indeed, this is much more agreeable.
Observing Walter Jeff's repeated apologies and sincere attitude, Liu Yong waved his hand dismissively. "Considering your sincerity, I shall overlook the past. Let us consider this matter resolved."
Relieved that Liu Yong had moved past the previous incident, Walter Jeff released the tension gripping him.
The two parties sat in the conference room, establishing a comfortable atmosphere as they engaged in discussion, swiftly delving into the heart of the matter.
Walter Jeff wasted no time getting to the point, stating, "Mr Liu, we accept the price of $5,000 per kilogram. We will order 50 tons, amounting to $250 million."
Liu Yong's smile widened.
Qiu Yang and the others couldn't help but laugh along!
Confusion clouded Walter Jeff's mind as he tried to comprehend the cause of their amusement.
What's happening?
What could be amusing about this? Yesterday, the price was $5,000 per kilogram, if I recall correctly.
Liu Yong, still smiling, responded, "It's not about the current price. The representatives from Diya Company also visited our premises. We had a discussion earlier, and they are willing to pay double the price, which amounts to $10,000 per kilogram."
-Good heavens!
" The Diya Company representatives must be out of their minds. They must be a bunch of lunatics to offer such an exorbitant price. $10,000 per kilogram is —insane! " Walter Jeff thought.
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