Chapter 2493: Chapter 1840: Eye-Opening Experience (Part 2)
Because Yang Xiaoyun also received the news only this morning, he doesn’t know much about Bai Xiaosheng, and the information is all checked at the moment, making it difficult to give an accurate answer.
So under half guesswork, Yang Xiaoyun thought Bai Xiaosheng was someone with quite a background, possibly coming this time to enhance his prestige.
This scenario is not uncommon in the business world, found everywhere around the globe.
Previously, Bai Xiaosheng appeared in the media spotlight due to significant conflicts with Mr. Brown, a news interpreted by Yang Xiaoyun as having someone strategically pushing from behind. Otherwise, how could a young man in his thirties, with a few shrewd ideas, have the ability to compete with someone like Brown?
Yang Xiaoyun’s assessment actually coincided with that of Yang Yishan.
Therefore, Yang Yishan internally harbored a degree of disdain for this young man relying on his background for prestige, despite not expressing it outwardly.
At this moment, seeing Bai Xiaosheng only nodding, only smiling, Yang Yishan’s judgment grew firmer.
An hour of presentation quickly passed.
Yang Yishan politely inquired whether the businessmen present had any questions.
Actually, the purpose of this report was understood by everyone present.
The so-called questions would generally concern the scope of increased prices and conditions in various aspects of cooperation.
Originally, someone might have asked, even if Yang Yishan couldn’t make the decision, Yang Xiaoyun, the second-in-command of Yang Corporation, was present to provide answers.
However, on the way there, everyone decided, through secret discussions with people like Dong Tianlu, to leave these inquiries to their new leader Bai Xiaosheng, hence nobody mentioned them now.
After asking, Yang Yishan saw that surprisingly no one questioned it, and was momentarily stunned, but chose not to show it, just smiling gracefully, "Since none of you esteemed business leaders have questions, I will go prepare the arrangements for the visit."
After finishing, Yang Yishan glanced at his father before retreating.
Meanwhile, Yang Xiaoyun was also very puzzled.
Did none of the attendees want to discuss topics related to the conditions of cooperation?
Earlier, they had clearly leaked this out.
This introduction was just a prelude, why is nobody asking about future cooperation matters?
"Could it be that these Huaxia merchants found out we plan to completely replace cooperation partners in all aspects and abandon them? Impossible!"
Yang Xiaoyun thought silently with amazement.
Due to some factors in international politics and economic policy, Western countries started to intensify their procurement efforts, and the pricing of oil products was very favorable.
More crucially, opening the door to Western cooperation had always been a pursuit for their group, with additional business potentially moving past.
Recently, an internal meeting at Yang Corporation decided to end Eastern cooperation, fully to satisfy the Western market.
As for why today’s visit plan was retained under such a decision, and continuing to engage with these merchants...
Naturally, there were special reasons and intentions...
Yang Xiaoyun didn’t believe these people knew the secret decision at Yang Family’s internal meeting, feeling he needed to personally grasp the dialogue’s initiative.
Yang Xiaoyun immediately smiled and addressed Bai Xiaosheng and the others, "Mr. Bai, everyone, we have all arrangements for the visit ready, you can view it anytime. However, I believe a visit is just a procedure; you all came here with cooperation in mind. At present, when Eastern and Western demand is growing, we have increased input and greatly improved product quality, which naturally necessitates aligning with market changes, appropriately raising prices and enhancing cooperation conditions. As business people, this is understandable, right?"
Yang Xiaoyun unexpectedly put the price increase directly on the table.
Yet, after speaking, he noticed everyone present looking at Bai Xiaosheng.
Yang Xiaoyun was suddenly stunned, thinking these prominent businessmen really intend to let this young man be in charge?
"Mr. Yang, could you step aside for a moment, let me discuss this issue with you." Bai Xiaosheng put down the teacup and smilingly addressed Yang Xiaoyun.
"This..." Yang Xiaoyun smiled while glancing at the others.
Dong Tianlu, Lu Tiandao, Zhang Qinglin, Wang Xuantian and others were either sipping tea or peeling fruit, with nobody proactively speaking, seemingly acquiescing to Bai Xiaosheng’s words.
The others followed suit.
Yang Xiaoyun felt wrongfooted but maintained a smile, rising up to say to Bai Xiaosheng, "Then I will chat with Mr. Bai first, please!"
Bai Xiaosheng also stood up, smiling.
Yang Xiaoyun led Bai Xiaosheng out, just encountering Yang Yishan returning.
"Yishan, have someone send tea and coffee to the small VIP room; I am going to discuss cooperation matters with Mr. Bai." Yang Xiaoyun instructed.
Yang Yishan agreed, with a bewildered gaze, looking at Bai Xiaosheng and her father, observing them head over.
"Discuss with him?" Yang Yishan frowned slightly, glancing into the room where Dong Tianlu and others were, "Can he represent those people?!"
Even though disbelieving, she still followed her father’s instructions and got someone to prepare tea.
On another end, Bai Xiaosheng followed Yang Xiaoyun into that small VIP room, where they both took seats.
"Mr. Yang must be very curious about my qualifications to represent everyone there in negotiating terms with you." Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile.
"Mr. Bai is being too modest, after all, you are the delegation leader and the spokesperson isn’t strange, besides, your name is quite popular lately." Yang Xiaoyun laughed heartily.
"You’re too complimentary." Bai Xiaosheng smiled and continued, "Then let’s be straightforward. Among those seated there, five already have cooperation with Yang Corporation, six arrived to sign contracts. The industries and product categories involved include these..."
Bai Xiaosheng spoke at a steady pace, covering the content thoroughly.
Even memorizing them requires immense mental effort.
This somewhat made Yang Xiaoyun view Bai Xiaosheng more favorably.
After speaking, Bai Xiaosheng even took out paper materials from his bag, passing them over one by one, "These are previously presented prices from Yang Corporation to partners. These are Yang Corporation’s hinted price increase intentions, which I have summarized. Please check for any discrepancies."
Yang Xiaoyun extended his hand, browsing rapidly.
At that moment, the door was knocked, then someone entered.
Miss Yang Yishan personally brought in tea and coffee.
"Yishan, take a look at these." Yang Xiaoyun, seeing Yang Yishan putting down her items, handed over the documents Bai Xiaosheng provided.
Yang Yishan took them, her expressive eyes scanning quickly, instantly surprised.
Unexpectedly, someone printed these out to bring to negotiations...
Is this behavior a bit naive...
What could those merchants be thinking, letting Bai Xiaosheng joke around like this?
"Mr. Bai, negotiations should be conducted one by one, each differing, yet you have summarized everything, implying you plan to standardize a cooperation template?" Yang Yishan couldn’t help but speak to Bai Xiaosheng with a laugh.
"Yishan, I asked you to see them, not to speak to Mr. Bai this way." Yang Xiaoyun promptly reprimanded.
Yang Yishan instantly offered an apologetic shrug.
Bai Xiaosheng was unbothered, smiling and saying to Yang Xiaoyun, "Your daughter truly has good insight. Indeed, I am here representing everyone to discuss a standardized cooperation template with you."
Bai Xiaosheng’s words left Yang Xiaoyun and his daughter stunned.
Bai Xiaosheng smiled, "Our time for visits is limited. Negotiating one by one with you would waste considerable time, and for businesspeople, time cost is also expensive. In Huaxia, there’s a saying: a single tree doesn’t make a forest; a hundred flowers make spring. With over ten partners consolidated into one, wouldn’t such sizable collaboration be considered a super client for Yang Family!"
"If Yang Family genuinely intends to cooperate, why not lower the cooperation terms, how about providing further discounts." Bai Xiaosheng smiled.
Yang Xiaoyun and his daughter looked bizarrely at Bai Xiaosheng.
Sounded like converting retail into wholesale...
In so many years mingling in the business world, it’s the first time encountering someone negotiating terms this way.
Yang Xiaoyun couldn’t help mumbling, "Eye-opener!"
