417 Coercion (Alliance Leader 9)
"Jack, it would be a shame if that was the case. Wu Mian unexpectedly did not persuade, did not abide by the constraints of business conduct at all, he did not seem interested in cooperation, and the conditions listed were not blackmail, but like charity.
Jack Jones looked at Wu Mian with wide eyes, not knowing what he was going to do. Could it be that Ranko's technology is only worth that in his opinion?
"I also have to instruct surgical training. Wu Mian said with a smile, "Jack, my old friend, you know that our doctors have no foundation at all, and if you want to treat mitral regurgitation with minimally invasive methods, you must go through rigorous training. β
"Harsh?"
"Well, it's very rigorous, and it takes at least 3 days of training to successfully complete the teaching surgery. β
"......" Jack Jones burst into tears when he heard Wu Mian's explanation of "harsh".
These two doctors, though not laymen, were much worse than Dr. Carr. After 3 days of training, the surgery can be completed, and it is not a general surgery but a teaching operation!
How is this possible!
Jack Jones tried to distinguish the truth from Wu Mian's gaze, but he didn't see anything in the end.
Wu Mian's eyes were bright and thorough, not showing off, nor cunning, as if he was talking about what to eat for dinner.
Could it be that what he said is true? Jack Jones hesitated for a moment, and when he saw that Wu Mian was already about to leave, he also stood up, bowed slightly, and said, "Wu, I'll go back and report this matter to the board of directors." β
"Board of Directors. Wu Mian smiled, "It is estimated that it will take many discussions before it can be decided." I don't think you need to be in a hurry, because starting tomorrow, if you want to join the newly established company, it will be another price. β
"......" Jack Jones clenched his left hand into a fist and said vigorously, "Wu, you can't do this!"
"We're friends, aren't we? Mr. Jones, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic are all interested in this technology, and maybe they'll make a better offer after watching the demonstration surgery. In material technology, Ranko seems to be a little worse than Johnson & Johnson. β
"......" Jack Jones looked at Wu Mian dumbly.
"As an old friend, I've given you an extra day. Wu Mian patted Jack Jones on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Jack, please believe me, once Huaxia MicroPort signs a contract with Johnson & Johnson or Medtronic, Ranko will face greater difficulties." And you, as the leader of the new project...... How do you think the board will explain to investors?"
It's a threat, a threat without a disguise!" thought Jack Jones angrily. But every word and word Wu Mian said was true.
After all, the project has already spent a lot of money, and if the company and the board of directors judge that the project has failed, they must give an explanation to the investor. At that point, the person who is in charge of the project will be the perfect scapegoat.
They don't think about how hard the project is, they just know that the investment failed, a billion-dollar investment......
The huge numbers, the language of reproach, these are all headaches for Jack Jones.
However, Jack Jones is not ready to surrender now, he thinks that Wu Mian is just putting pressure on himself to admit defeat and pay a greater price.
"Wu, it's just a mitral valve surgery, and our company still has a lot of advantages in other projects. Jack Jones said calmly.
"Oh, to Johnson & Johnson or Medtronic?" Wu Mian smiled and patted Jack Jones on the shoulder as he walked out of the office, and closed the door with his hand, "My friend, even if there is an advantage, it is only for a short time." No matter who I work with, there will be breakthroughs in subsequent minimally invasive surgeries. β
"No way!" said Jack Jones firmly.
"Look at you, you're still so stubborn. Wu Mian was not angry, but said with a pleasant face, "Succession includes minimally invasive mitral valve replacement, aortic valve replacement, and tricuspid valve replacement. All of them are minimally invasive surgeries, and the technology can be mastered with a certain foundation, and as long as you put in a certain amount of effort, you can sit on a stable return for at least 10 years. β
"......" Jack Jones thought about the blueprint outlined by Wu Mian, and suddenly froze in place.
"Ten years from now, it will be necessary for materials science to change dramatically again before it is possible to shake up today's surgical procedures. In fact, I think that only when the patent period is up, our dividends will end. β
"With a market of tens of billions of dollars a year, you can't finish the patients, and your existing production line will definitely not be able to meet the needs. Unfortunately, Jack, my old friend, your stubbornness is like a magic stick that can be used to dispel those stray dogs. β
"I've been very sincere enough to extend your time for a day, you don't know how anxious Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic are. I read the financial reports of Q1 and Q2, and Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson are still in the first place and second place. But Johnson & Johnson's performance has declined significantly, so they are more anxious. β
"Wu, what about General Medical?!" Jack Jones questioned slightly mockingly.
"GE has been ruled out by me, and we have previously written to GM asking for improvements to the brain pacemaker. But they arrogantly refused my request and that of my fiancΓ©e. It's like ...... Well, you haven't said no yet. But then again, GE is no longer on the radar. β
"Wu, you're not [Doudou] kidding me. β
"Jack, you have to be clear. Wu Mian patted Jack Jones on the shoulder and said, "The research on coronary intervention began very early, but because of technical limitations, there is no patent constraint. I'm sure you know better than I do that you know Ranko the most from being the company that benefits the most. β
Jack Jones nodded.
"The financial report shows that Lanke's three major businesses have declined across the board, with a decline of as much as 11.2%, and the ranking of medical consumables companies has dropped to tenth, and the board of directors urgently needs a breakthrough to relieve pressure. My poor friend, you are the scapegoat. β
"Alright, that's it. β
"Wu, who do you most tend to work with?" asked Jack Jones.
"Of course it's you. Wu Mian said with a smile.
"Why, Johnson & Johnson's technology is a little bit more advanced. β
"You need help the most, and in our country's parlance, it's always better to be in the snow than icing on the cake. It's okay if you don't understand, but you have to know that this is a friendship between you and me, so let me wait for you for another day. Or I'd have signed a contract with Johnson & Johnson, and you know they've always been particularly interested in cardiac interventions. β
"You can't solve the patent problem!" said Jack Jones.
"Do you really think so?" Wu Mian looked at Jack Jones and smiled, "My friend, you think too much, don't worry about us at all." β