Similar scenes had been repeating, with all the magnates entering the conference room nervously, only to leave with a sense of dissatisfaction and the triumphant joy of success, and then depart separately.
Honestly, everyone was very busy. Since the matter was resolved, why stay? Were they going to share how they had been fleeced by Wang Yu?
Besides, he had already secured the sole production line technology. The remaining participants were all losers. Continuing to chat would be nothing short of showing off, and what if they became the target of envy? Everyone had their pride to uphold!
Therefore, all the magnates who had achieved their objectives left directly without lingering any further.
Soon, the entire day concluded.
Finally, all the magnates from the Western Continent had completed their negotiations with Wang Yu, or rather, they had all obtained what they desired, and then departed.
Simply put, each went back to their own home.
In the conference room, only Wang Yu and the people from the automobile factory remained.
Having negotiated, or rather, dictated terms for almost the entire day, Wang Yu lazily stretched, his joints creaking.
It turned out that constantly dictating terms to extort others was also tiring!
“Han Jun, organize the contracts. When we return to Jiangyang County, we’ll prepare to receive and digest these benefits. Our factory is truly going to become rich with so many advantages this time!”
Wang Yu smiled and instructed Han Jun, oblivious to his pale face.
“Little Factory Director… isn’t this improper? Each party specifically requested technology exclusivity, yet you signed contracts with all of them? And even included it in the contract terms?”
Han Jun questioned Wang Yu. He hadn't dared to directly retort earlier, but now that they were alone, he immediately voiced his doubts.
After all, wasn't this kind of behavior, taking from everyone, rather inappropriate?
And they all specifically requested technology exclusivity in their contracts, yet our Little Factory Director turned around and resold it to others?
Wasn’t this treating the contract like scrap paper?
What if they brought up the contract later? We would be in serious breach of contract!
These were the top magnates from the Western Continent! Was it right to play them like this?
Seeing Han Jun’s worried gaze, Wang Yu smiled and gave him a reassuring look.
“What’s improper about it? They requested technology exclusivity, so I gave them technology exclusivity… It’s just that I have many different types of similar technologies, and I sold a different one to each of them. As long as the effect is achieved, that’s what matters.”
Wang Yu shrugged, his tone nonchalant.
1+1=2, 4-2=2, 1.5+0.5=2… Different methods could lead to the same result.
“I didn’t deceive them, nor do I intend to violate the contract. The technological routes I provided them are unique and haven’t been sold to anyone else. As for the others, they didn’t ask, did they?”
Hearing Wang Yu’s words, everyone was stunned into silence for a long time.
There was such a maneuver? But it made sense, logically. However, what if they discovered it in the end?
“These technologies were also something I was planning to phase out. I might as well sell them at a good price and then use the proceeds to purchase various advanced equipment and tools to upgrade, replacing them with new production lines that are more efficient, cost-effective, and easier to operate.”
Wang Yu said with a smile.
“Oh… I see! I understand now!”
Feng Daochun suddenly exclaimed with sudden enlightenment, drawing everyone’s attention.
What was it that you understood this time?
“The Little Factory Director’s tactic of feigning retreat to advance is truly brilliant! He's offloading production lines that we don't need and are about to be phased out, thereby enticing these magnates into a bidding war. Then, once they've adapted to these advanced production lines and can't abandon them, he'll introduce even more advanced technology. Even if they know it's a trap, they'll have to grudgingly buy it, otherwise, they'll fall behind their competitors! This way, these overseas capital magnates will fall into a vicious cycle akin to an arms race, constantly being harvested by us. And our Little Factory Director will calmly observe from the sidelines, playing with these magnates. Yet, they can only suffer the loss with a bowed head! Furthermore, with the balance between multiple parties, there’s no need to worry about retaliation from any single entity, as others wouldn't stand idly by while their own interests are harmed! It’s magnificent, truly magnificent!”
Feng Daochun, full of admiration, gave Wang Yu a thumbs-up.
Uh… Did I really think that far? Why does it feel like I'm being portrayed as some villainous mastermind after he explained it?
Wang Yu smacked his lips and then, seeing the admiring gazes of everyone around him, resolutely nodded.
That's right, that's exactly what I thought! This kind of high-tech arms race also seems like a good idea, doesn't it? In my past life, weren't some overseas chip manufacturers holding our country back like that? They would only release good things bit by bit, like squeezing toothpaste, always holding back, just slightly better than our domestic products…
“Uh, Boss, what are they talking about? We can’t understand it, but it feels really impressive.”
A subordinate of Brother Hu asked him.
“This… this…” Brother Hu stammered, then kicked each of his subordinates.
“Does the highly strategic secret of our Little Factory Director allow someone like you riff-raffs to know? Stop with the nonsense and quickly go help organize and move these contracts. Also, go back and tidy up, prepare for our return to Jiangyang County. Didn't you hear the Little Factory Director say we need to leave quickly?!”
Facing Brother Hu, the group of subordinates immediately became a flurry of activity, scrambling to clean up.
Meanwhile, Wang Yu walked directly out of the conference room. The official, Yu Chengyang, quickly approached him, concern etched on his face.
“How did it go, Xiao Wang?”
“Mission accomplished!” Wang Yu replied with a smile. “Except for Wayne Automotive, all the other companies have agreed to investment and business expansion. After all, our labor force here is relatively cheap, and they all have inclinations.”
Hearing Wang Yu’s words, Yu Chengyang was overjoyed. Wang Yu was truly his lucky star, capable of turning misfortune into good fortune and solving any problem! For others, attracting even one of these large enterprises to invest and build a factory would be an immense political achievement, but he had managed to attract so many at once! His political future was bright!
Yu Chengyang’s face lit up with a smile. Then, as if remembering something, he said to Wang Yu,
“Oh, right, there was a phone call for you earlier. It was from Jiangyang County.”
“A phone call? Why would the county be calling me at this hour?”
Wang Yu was slightly taken aback and felt a sense of confusion. He took the phone and his expression immediately darkened.