"Director, that group of Hua Xia people was sent to Amsterdam by ASML!" Not long after Jia Yapeng and the others left, the assistant quickly reported.
"Hahaha! The people of ASML really put in a lot of effort. They even used this kind of trick. Unfortunately, it doesn't work on me. I won't fall for it! "The director couldn't help but laugh.
"Director, what do the people of ASML mean?" The assistant asked curiously.
"What else could it mean? Of course, it means that the guests and the host were happy and had a good talk. Therefore, ASML specially spent money to send them to Amsterdam to have a good time. They also told me that if I don't raise the price, then this lithography machine will be sold to the Hua Xia people! "The director laughed.
"Then, director, what should we do?" The assistant frowned and said, "Although these are all lies, time is dragging on day by day. There's not much time left before the time limit given to us by the head office. We can't keep dragging on here. It's already been more than a month!"
"The company's new CPU is urgently waiting for this latest equipment. If it can't be done within a week, then the company is afraid …"
"Don't worry, I've already thought about it. The ASML people want to use these Huaxia people to disgust us, but why can't we use these Huaxia people as well?" The minister's lips curled into an interesting smile.
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"Teacher, it's really a pity that you didn't go this time. The girls in the Netherlands are really enthusiastic, and they even gave you an invoice, hahahaha!" A few days later, Boss Jia came back from Amsterdam. He put his arm around Ni Guangnan's shoulder and laughed.
"Get lost, I feel disgusted looking at you. You're so dirty!" Ni Guangnan said angrily. In the face of ASML's invitation, Boss Jia did not let down the members of the delegation who came with him and agreed very readily.
Anyway, ASML was paying for it. Boss Jia had no reason to refuse. Everyone in the delegation sighed from the bottom of their hearts. Boss Jia was really the best boss in the world. Following Boss Jia was definitely the right choice.
Therefore, the entire delegation felt good.
Of course, our Ni Guangnan was still very principled. He didn't go anywhere and just stayed in the hotel to study the price list given by ASML. This realm was much higher than Boss Jia.
"Teacher, how is your research going? Do you think this price list is a scam? "Boss Jia asked curiously.
"Of course it's a scam. According to the equipment and equipment listed on the quote, this 150 million machine can only cost 50 million USD at most. Their ASML machine can earn at least 100 million USD. Don't you think this price is a scam?" Ni Guangnan said grumpily, "But then again, the research and development cost of this kind of machine is too high. This also has to be included in the capital. If we don't sell it at a higher price, it is really difficult to recover the capital."
"Then, how much do you think we should set the base price?" Boss Jia asked with a smile.
"Of" Doesn't ASML not accept price negotiations? " Ni Guangnan was stunned and said, "As far as I know, ASML sells the machines according to their price. They never negotiate with others!"
"Hey, it's different this time. I think we can get a big bargain this time …" Just as Boss Jia said this, the doorbell in the room suddenly rang. Boss Jia looked at the video doorbell at the door. It was a foreigner in a formal suit.
"He doesn't look like a waiter! Is he here to check the water meter? " Boss Jia murmured, but he thought that this was a five-star hotel. There shouldn't be any security issues, so he opened the door and let the two people outside out.
"Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Cramer, the head of the purchasing department of Intel. I'm here to visit Mr. Jia today!" The other party said with a smile.
"Oh, it's Mr. Intel. Please come in!" Boss Jia warmly welcomed him in. Both of them sat on the sofa in the living room. Boss Jia specially poured a glass of wine for Cramer.
"Thank you!" Cramer said with a smile.
"Mr. Cramer, you must have something urgent to visit us today!" After the two of them exchanged pleasantries, Boss Jia asked with a smile.
"It's nothing important, but we have a common understanding. I hope we can reach an agreement with Mr. Jia!" Cramier laughed.
"Oh! What consensus is it? Mr. Cramer, please tell us! "Boss Jia said with narrowed eyes.
"Well, I heard that Mr. Jia's delegation is here to purchase the 70nm lithography machine, right?" Cramer asked with a smile.
"Oh, that's true. Mr. Cramer, you're really well-informed. But I think you're here to purchase this machine, right?" Boss Jia said.
"That's right!" Cramer nodded. "But at the same time, I also know that you don't plan to buy the lithography machine this time, right?"
"We …" Ni Guangnan was about to speak, but Boss Jia pressed on his shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't be so sure. Actually, we're very interested in the lithography machine. It's just that the price is too expensive. We can only look at it and satisfy our cravings!"
"That's right. ASML is too despicable this time. The price is set at 150 million USD. They're treating us like fat sheep!" Cramer said with righteous indignation.
"That's right! That's right! "Boss Jia nodded vigorously, indicating that he agreed with Cramer's opinion.
"We at Intel think that 80 million USD is a reasonable price. At most, 90 million USD is the limit. But ASML is very insidious and cunning. They want to use both of us to compete with each other and raise the price. This is pushing both of us into the fire pit!" Cramer was even more furious.
"That's right! This is too despicable! "Boss Jia was also angry.
"So, both of us should stand closely together. We can't be cheated by ASML. I think, why don't we form a price alliance? Let's bite the bottom line of 90 million USD at the same time. This way, ASML can't do anything to us! "Cramer finally revealed his intention and said his intention.
"That's great!" Boss Jia nodded, then said with a helpless expression, "But Mr. Cramer, this 90 million USD is still difficult for us. I'm afraid …"
"It's okay! It's okay! " Cramer had an expression that said, "I knew it would be like this." He suddenly smiled and patted Boss Jia's shoulder. "If you can't take out the 90 million USD, then Intel can lend you the 90 million USD!"
"You're lending us 90 million USD to buy the machine? No, I'm afraid that's not possible. We can't afford it! "Jia Yapeng shook his head desperately.
"Hehe, I'm not lending you 90 million USD, I'm lending you 180 million USD!" Cramer laughed.
"That's even more impossible. We can't afford that much money. We're just here to take a look!" Boss Jia shook his head like a rattle-drum.
"Don't worry, it's absolutely fine!" Cramer smiled even more happily. "If your company is worried about not being able to pay off the debt, you only need to sell the two photolithography machines you bought to Intel. We are willing to buy the machines from you for 91 million dollars each. What do you think?"
"I understand. You want to use our hands to force ASML to sell these machines to us for 90 million USD, and then we'll sell them to you!" Boss Jia suddenly realized.
"Hehe, if Mr. Jia wants to understand it this way, I don't object!" Cramer laughed. "At the same time, we can also sign an agreement. We can guarantee that within a week, we'll buy your lithography machines for 91 million USD each, and we won't charge any interest. What do you think, Mr. Jia?"
"91 million USD! Then the extra one million USD … "
"The extra one million USD will naturally be your reward!" Cramer laughed. "I know the rules of Hua Xia. We can't let our friends work for us for free. So, this one million USD will be the labor fee for this trip. I think if you don't spend any money on this trip, and you can even earn one million USD back home, then you must have a bright future!"
"This … How can we accept this … Besides, we can't explain this to our superiors, we …" Boss Jia stammered.
"Mr. Jia!" Suddenly, Cramer got close to Boss Jia's ear and whispered, "I have an anonymous Swiss bank account in my hand. There are 200,000 US dollars in it. All of this belongs to you!"
"Okay!" Boss Jia snorted softly.
The next night, after consulting with the headquarters, Intel signed a secret contract with the Daqian.
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