"George, shut up!" Old Blake glared at Little Blake and said, "I'm talking to Mr. Xia. It's not your place to interrupt!"
Little Blake covered his burning cheek, his eyes filled with fear and humiliation. He didn't dare to disobey his grandfather in the slightest, but the current situation made him very flustered, and for a moment, he was at a loss.
Old Blake reprimanded his grandson, and then turned to look at Xia Ruofei.
His eyes were deep and full of meaning, but Xia Ruofei didn't show any fear. His eyes were as calm as water, and he quietly looked at Old Blake.
After a full half a minute, Old Blake slowly smiled and said, "Mr. Xia's request isn't too much. I agree on behalf of the Blake Corporation and the Blake family!"
Little Blake's face turned ashen when he heard that, and he couldn't help but cry out, "Grandpa! You can't do this! "
"Shut up!" Old Blake reprimanded without hesitation. "George, this is a lesson for you. From today onwards, don't get involved in the affairs of the corporation. Know your place!"
Little Blake's face suddenly turned pale.
He knew his grandfather's way of doing things. This was basically giving up on him completely.
As one of the heirs of the family, Little Blake also held an important position in the corporation. Now, not only was he removed from his position as the heir, but he was also removed from his position in the corporation. This was undoubtedly a disaster for him.
The Blake family was a large family that had been around for hundreds of years, and there were many members. Old Blake had 20 to 30 grandchildren, and this was only from the direct line of descent. If you counted everyone else, there were at least 100 to 200 people in Little Blake's generation.
Among so many people, there was naturally a mix of good and bad.
Little Blake was listed as one of the heirs and held an important position in the corporation. He was considered one of the best in his generation.
Many people had been abandoned early on. Although they could still get a monthly salary and live a carefree life, they didn't have any future to speak of. Basically, they were just waiting for death to come.
In the past, Little Blake would have a strong sense of superiority when facing his brothers. He didn't expect that he would be reduced to such a position overnight.
If he didn't have it in the past, it would be fine. However, he had already seen the scenery at the top, and now he had fallen to the mortal world. For the ambitious Little Blake, it was completely unacceptable.
He didn't expect that he would fall to such a state because of a Huaxia person, because of his low EQ.
It could be said that Little Blake's intestines were green with regret.
If he had known that Xia Ruofei was such a ferocious person that even his grandfather wanted to cooperate with him, he wouldn't have dared to provoke Xia Ruofei in Shen Cheng even if he had more guts!
Unfortunately, there was no medicine in the world.
After Old Blake reprimanded his grandson, he immediately turned to Xia Ruofei. He put on a bright smile and said, "Mr. Xia, our Blake family will soon make a public announcement to revoke George's position as the heir. At the same time, the Blake Corporation will also release a statement to remove George from all positions within the corporation. Are you satisfied with this arrangement? "
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but be secretly surprised. He admired the old fox's courage.
Releasing a public statement was like splashing water. For a big conglomerate like the Blake Corporation, it was impossible for them to go back on their word. Wouldn't that be slapping their own face?
Although there was no public apology, releasing Little Blake from all his duties and his status as the family's heir was something that people who knew the inside story would naturally understand.
The only difference was that the Blake Corporation's reputation in front of the general public was saved.
One would not slap a smiling face. Up until now, Old Blake had been full of sincerity, so there was no harm in continuing the discussion.
Anyway, he didn't want anything from the Blake Corporation. Instead, the Blake Corporation needed something from him, so he had the initiative.
Thinking of this, Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "If I say that I'm not satisfied, will Mr. Blake fall out with me?"
Old Blake laughed and said, "I believe in Mr. Xia's breadth of mind. People who achieve great things don't care about trifles!"
Xia Ruofei didn't feel anything about Old Blake's flattery. He smiled faintly and said, "You're Mr. Ma's friend, so I have to give you face. Let's do as you say! Now, we can talk about cooperation. "
Old Blake's face also showed a hint of joy, but he didn't rush to get to the point. Instead, he looked at Little Blake and said, "George, you go out first! Reflect on yourself in the hotel! Come back to France with me tomorrow! "
Although Little Blake was full of reluctance, he didn't dare to go against his grandfather's authority. He could only nod and stand up silently.
He looked at Xia Ruofei and left the room without saying a word.
Little Blake's eyes were very complicated before he left. There was regret, despair, and also deep hatred.
The corner of Xia Ruofei's mouth twitched slightly. He didn't take it seriously.
To put it bluntly, Little Blake was just a spoiled child. He wasn't at the same level as Xia Ruofei.
After Little Blake left, only Old Blake and Xia Ruofei were left in the room.
Old Blake then opened his mouth and said, "Mr. Xia, I just said that our only request is the supply of truffles. We hope to get the support of the Taoyuan Company!"
Xia Ruofei looked at Old Blake quietly, waiting for him to continue.
Old Blake took a sip of wine and continued, "We hope to get no less than 100 kilograms of truffles every year. The quality should be the same as the truffles auctioned yesterday."
100 kilograms of truffles wasn't much for the Blake Group, which had countless chain stores. After splitting it evenly, each store might not even get a piece, especially when the Taoyuan Company's truffles were so heavy.
However, such high-end ingredients wouldn't be unlimited. What Old Blake wanted was a brand effect. If other companies didn't have it, then the quality would drop.
If they could get 100 kilograms of truffles, then the situation would be reversed. After all, the competitors could only get a limited amount of truffles, while the Blake Group had so much.
As for the tens of millions of dollars to buy the truffles, it was nothing for the Blake Group. They wouldn't lose money buying the truffles. If they sold them in a Western restaurant chain, they would definitely make a lot of money.
Xia Ruofei smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Blake, with such a large supply, and it's exclusive to you, I'm afraid it's not enough to deal with George Blake, right? Our company doesn't have a lot of truffles. Our old friends can only buy them through auctions! "
Xia Ruofei's meaning was very clear. Not to mention the grudges between him and Little Blake, even if it was a normal business relationship, Old Blake wouldn't stop the Blake Group from participating in auctions and let them compete normally. If they wanted to enjoy an exclusive supply, Old Blake's chips weren't enough.
However, business was negotiated. Old Blake naturally wouldn't be satisfied with just participating in auctions normally. He spent so much effort and flew over from France as the head of the Blake family. It wasn't just enough to participate in auctions.
Old Blake smiled and said, "Mr. Xia, we promise that the purchase price won't be lower than the auction price of your company's truffles. We can also sign an agreement that no matter how the truffles are in the next year, the purchase price won't be lower than the price of the previous year. This agreement will be valid for a long time."
Xia Ruofei couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Old Blake's proposal was quite tempting, but it was also risky. After all, the market for truffles was closely related to the production, and the production was greatly affected by the climate.
If the next year's climate was very suitable for the growth of truffles, the production would suddenly increase, and the price of truffles would inevitably go down. If the deal was still at this year's price, the Blake Group would have to pay a lot more money.
As for Xia Ruofei's side, it would be a greater guarantee.
However, Xia Ruofei didn't change his expression. He thought about it for a while and understood.
In fact, Old Blake wasn't taking too much risk by doing this.
The key to the problem was that the truffles of the Taoyuan Company weren't ordinary truffles.
For truffles of this grade, the price wasn't affected by the fluctuations of the market. No matter how the truffles were produced in the past, the Taoyuan truffles were definitely a rare product.
For such a top-grade ingredient, the price might fluctuate according to the market. For example, the price of the truffles in yesterday's auction was generally higher than the normal price, but the fluctuation was definitely very small.
The Blake Group's promise to guarantee the price wouldn't cause them to lose a lot of money.
After understanding this point, Xia Ruofei had an idea of what to do.
He looked into Old Blake's eyes and said calmly, "Mr. Blake, add two more conditions on top of this, and I'll agree to the cooperation."
"Mr. Xia, please speak!" Old Blake was slightly excited, but he didn't show it. He still had a graceful smile on his face.
Since the conditions were raised, there was room for discussion.
Xia Ruofei said, "First, the truffles purchased by the Blake Group can only be used for the operation of its stores. They can't be resold. This needs to be written into the agreement."
If the Blake Group bought the truffles of the Taoyuan Company and then sold them at a higher price, even if it was only a part of it, it would affect the reputation of the Taoyuan Company. Xia Ruofei definitely didn't want to see that happen.
The Taoyuan truffles had to be an exclusive business. He didn't want the cooperation to end up as a sales agent.
Old Blake smiled and said, "That's right, I agree. What's the second condition? "
"Second, the purchase price and the auction price aren't enough." Xia Ruofei said calmly, "I hope it's a premium purchase, at least 10%!"
The smile on Old Blake's face froze and turned into a bitter smile. He said, "Mr. Xia, this … is a bit too expensive, isn't it? The auction price is already a lot higher than the market price … "
Xia Ruofei waved his hand and said, "Mr. Blake, if it's just the auction price, why would I cooperate with the Blake Group? Wouldn't it be better to just hold another auction? This would be more beneficial for spreading our company's brand. You should know that compared to economic benefits, the Taoyuan Company currently values brand value more. "
The influence of the auction would definitely be far greater than the deal with the Blake Group. There was no doubt about that.
Old Blake said, "Mr. Xia, besides the auction price, we also promised a guaranteed price for next year. This …"
"Mr. Blake, a straightforward person doesn't resort to insinuations." Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "You and I both know the significance of this guaranteed price. How much do you think the price of truffles of this grade can fall? I welcome the terms as icing on the cake, but it's not enough to satisfy me. "
Old Blake smiled bitterly. A 10% premium was equivalent to paying an extra one or two million dollars for no reason. The truffles were still the same truffles, so the Blake Group's profit margin would be very small.
After Xia Ruofei finished his conditions, he leisurely poured himself a glass of wine. He took a sip and leaned back in his chair, calmly waiting for Old Blake's decision.
Old Blake pondered for a while and smiled bitterly. "Mr. Xia, I accept your conditions! I hope that you and I can put aside our differences and cooperate sincerely! "
"Happy cooperation!" Xia Ruofei calmly raised his glass and said.
"If there wasn't a 10% premium, then it would be a very happy cooperation." Old Blake smiled bitterly and shook his head. He then raised his glass and clinked it with Xia Ruofei's. He continued, "But to be able to find a high-quality partner like the Taoyuan Company, it's still worth it to spend 10% more."
"The older the ginger, the spicier it is." Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "Mr. Blake, you've made a wise decision!"
"Thank you for the compliment," Old Blake said. Old Blake said, then asked, "Mr. Xia, may I ask when your company can provide the truffles?"
Xia Ruofei took a sip of wine and said, "I'll let our general manager, Ms. Feng Jing, be in charge of the cooperation. You can send someone to Huaxia's Sanshan City to discuss the specific agreement with her! As long as the agreement is signed, we'll stock up as soon as possible. "
Old Blake nodded and said, "Okay, I'll transfer two million dollars to you today as compensation for the psychological damage."
Xia Ruofei took out his business card and wrote down his overseas account number on it. He said, "This is my offshore company's account. You can transfer the money directly to this account."
“OK！” Old Blake carefully put away the business card and said, "Regarding the treatment of George, you can write it in the supplementary terms of the agreement as a prerequisite for the agreement to be effective. But … I hope that your company can keep this matter confidential."
"We can sign another confidentiality agreement," Xia Ruofei said immediately.
Xia Ruofei had gained benefits and taught Blake a lesson. Naturally, he wouldn't publicize this matter. Damaging Blake's reputation wouldn't do him any good.
"That's the best," Old Blake said happily.
The two stood up and shook hands. Today, they had only reached a verbal agreement. The specific terms of the agreement still needed to be discussed by both parties before it was officially signed.
After finalizing this matter, Xia Ruofei signaled to Old Blake and got up to leave the room. He had no interest in eating with an old French man.
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