"Enemies I can't imagine?" Ye Yun chuckled.
"What? Isn't that right?" Smith also laughed. "You don't understand these things yet. When your company can reach one-thousandth of Pfizer's... no, one-tenth of a thousandth, you'll understand. Many things in this world can't be solved by just the few coins in your pocket."
"Pfizer's leg is thicker than yours. Even if everyone knows I've done something excessive, so what? Do you think I'm spending time talking to you today because of your petty tricks behind my back? The fact that I'm giving you a 20% discount is purely out of respect for the Wang family!"
"You've got some skills, managing to get someone from the Wang family to help you mess with things. If you refuse this deal, what do you think will happen when I release this signed letter? Will those suppliers change their tune and claim they were threatened by you to target Pfizer? Do you think any lawyer you can find now can stand against Pfizer?"
"Don't be foolish! Even if I say nothing, no moderately reputable lawyer would dare to help you! They simply wouldn't dare offend Pfizer! Oh, and don't even think about investigating the information of people around me, it's useless! Pfizer's legal department's professionalism is not something people like you can challenge. Just pay up honestly, keep a low profile from now on, and don't show your face to me. I can pretend this never happened."
Smith spoke with great confidence. After the suppliers defied him, he had thoroughly investigated everything.
He even knew that Ye Yun was a distinguished guest of both the Wang family and Wu Xinmin.
However, even so.
This American still had absolute confidence in his ability to turn things around with a flip of his hand.
Similarly, Ye Yun believed everything this Westerner said.
Because the other party possessed the strength to do so.
A company that could bring substantial tax revenue and provide numerous jobs to Jinling.
Such a company could almost become a local icon!
Try suing Tencent in Nanshan or resorting to underhanded tactics, and see if you have any chance of success!
The gap in power...
You'll truly understand what it means to be a mayfly trying to stop a chariot.
If Ye Yun insisted on confronting Smith head-on, it would indeed be like an egg hitting a rock.
Because the other party held the resignation letter personally signed by Zhang Han.
Those suppliers, under some form of coercion, could be used today against Pfizer, and tomorrow Pfizer could pressure them to turn against Ye Yun.
If they were to bite back, Smith could then claim compensation from Ye Yun.
In court, who would they believe: the Fortune 500 company Pfizer, or Ye Yun?
More importantly, the suppliers' delay happened right after Ye Yun and his companion left.
And as soon as the delay occurred, Ye Yun and his companion reappeared.
This made it difficult to explain.
Therefore, if Smith were to go all out, not only would Zhang Han be unable to touch the pharmaceutical industry for ten years, but Ye Yun would likely have to pay a heavy price.
This was an open scheme, a naked, irresistible open scheme.
However, Ye Yun did not panic. He simply looked at Smith calmly. After a long while...
*Clap, clap, clap!*
Ye Yun began to applaud, his clapping growing louder.
Li Ming had wanted to pledge his loyalty, but seeing that Smith hadn't reacted, he naturally wouldn't make a move either.
"Well said, it makes sense, I've learned a lot." As his applause subsided, Ye Yun said.
"State your choice, young man. Will you give up Zhang Han or pay one hundred million?" Smith asked.
"One hundred million!" Ye Yun declared.
"!!!" Zhang Han was shocked and couldn't help but say, "Mr. Ye..."
"I have my own plans, don't speak," Ye Yun raised his hand to stop her.
"Hmph, I can't believe you're willing to pay a hundred million for someone you've only known for a short time. I don't know whether to call you impulsive or foolish," Smith sneered.
However, despite his words, a hint of apprehension flickered deep within Smith's pupils.
One hundred million versus a talented individual, no matter who the choice was, most would choose the talent!
Yet, Ye Yun's ready willingness to pay one hundred million could only mean one thing.
Ye Yun was plotting something far grander.
Of course, this apprehension was merely a fleeting one.
Compared to the immensely powerful Pfizer, any resistance was futile.
He didn't believe that the pharmaceutical company Ye Yun and Zhang Han were trying to establish would have the slightest impact on Pfizer.
To use a simple analogy, would the president of Volkswagen China be afraid of a newly established car company?
Let alone investing two hundred million, even investing one billion or ten billion, what difference would it make?
Could they compete with a century-old giant like Volkswagen?
It was the same for Pfizer. If it weren't for Zhang Han, Smith wouldn't have even noticed Ye Yun.
If he didn't have to worry about Wu Xinmin or Wang Weiguo being displeased with him, he wouldn't have backed down.
Ye Yun remained calm, looking at Smith, and said, "What if I told you that today you've presented me with two choices. In half a month at most, I will make you choose between two options, with a tenfold price, do you believe me?"
Smith burst into laughter and said.
"Hahaha, young man, you're quite humorous. Having confidence is a good thing, but blind confidence is foolish. However, I can understand your behavior. What do you call this in China? Oh, right, it's called a 'newborn calf not fearing a tiger.' But after a few years of being beaten down by society, you'll understand that making threats that can't possibly be fulfilled will only make you seem unreliable."
Smith's laughter was gentle, but the more peaceful his demeanor, the more uncomfortable it made people feel.
At least that's how Zhang Han felt.
His emotions had seemingly remained undisturbed from beginning to end, as if he and Ye Yun were merely two ants.
No matter what two ants did, they wouldn't provoke a lion.
This inexplicably gave him a sense of powerlessness.
"Since Mr. Smith is so confident, I won't stay any longer. One hundred million, not a penny less, I'll give it to you later!" Ye Yun, unaware of Zhang Han's dejection, said with a smile.
"It's not for me, it's for Pfizer. Don't make it sound like I'm embezzling company funds," Smith corrected.
Ye Yun, too lazy to waste further words on this Westerner, made a call to Lawyer Zhao from last time. "Lawyer Zhao, I and Pfizer... please draft a letter of understanding and a compensation agreement for me."
Ye Yun briefly narrated the situation.
Lawyer Zhao on the other end was very professional and without any superfluous words, said, "Understood, Mr. Ye, I'll get it done immediately."
The call then ended, and Lawyer Zhao began his preparations.
Smith nodded slightly and said, "A wise man knows when to adapt. Young man, I'm optimistic about you."
With that, Smith stood up and walked out of the conference room.
However, as he reached the door, Smith turned back. Ye Yun was still seated, giving him a somewhat condescending illusion.
"Young man, when you have time, please send my regards to Wu Xinmin and Old Man Wang. Tell them that Pfizer will expand its scale within a year, increasing tax revenue and job opportunities in Jinling."
His tone was that of an elder speaking to a junior, and his words clearly carried a hint of threat.
This made Ye Yun's eyes narrow.