In normal times, in the face of such a document about buying Schumacher, Luke Shaw basically just glanced at it and threw it directly into the trash.

But this time it was the Tianming Group, rather than a direct rival to McLaren, as was the case previously, and Luke Shaw admitted that the Tianming team might be able to do well in F1 in the future, but at least for now, it seems that there is no way to pose a threat to Ferrari.

What's more, Tianming Group just sponsored a commercial performance fee for the Ferrari team a few months ago, although the other party has been eyeing his own driver Schumacher since that time, but if he doesn't give a reply at all, he will ignore it directly, which is a bit unreasonable.

So Luke Shaw decided to talk to Zhou Jingming in person, because the notice had already indicated that Zhou Jingming, the chairman of Tianming Group, would arrive in Italy to discuss the matter.

For this young man who shocked the entire international automobile industry, Luke Shaw also wanted to see with his own eyes what Zhou Jingming himself was like.

The next morning, Zhou Jingming and Jonathan officially arrived at the headquarters of the Scuderia Ferrari, ready to negotiate with each other about the purchase of Schumacher.

"Although the training center here is not as big as our Tianming team, the facilities and training methods are more advanced than ours. As soon as he stepped into the Scuderia Ferrari headquarters, Jonathan couldn't help but sigh.

"Scuderia Ferrari is, after all, a long-established powerhouse for more than 60 years, and the experience in all competitions is certainly not comparable to us. If this negotiation goes well, maybe we will be able to talk to each other. Zhou Jingming said with a smile.

Looking from here, I just happened to be able to see that on the training ground, Schumacher was wearing a Ferrari training uniform doing physical training, and Schumacher also happened to see Zhou Jingming, the two looked at each other and smiled slightly, and then Zhou Jingming came to Luke Shaw's office under the leadership of the staff.

In the office, Luke Shaw had been waiting for a long time.

"Presumably this is Chairman Zhou Jingming. I've been seeing you on TV and in the newspapers before, but today I'm finally able to see you. As soon as Zhou Jingming and the two entered the door, Luke Shaw immediately stood up and said.

"For Chairman Luke Shaw, I have long admired the great name. Zhou Jingming also responded with a smile.

After the three of them exchanged pleasantries, they sat down one after another.

"Mr. President, you must already know the purpose of our visit today. I don't know what you guys think?" Zhou Jingming asked with a smile.

"Mr. Zhou is referring to Schumacher, right?" Luke Shaw smiled, then shook his head, "I'm sorry Mr. Zhou, Schumacher is not for sale in our Ferrari team, please forgive me for not being able to agree to your request, Schumacher is the hope of our Ferrari team's revival, if it were you, I would definitely not let go of a driver like Schumacher easily." ”

Zhou Jingming did not feel the slightest surprise at Luke Shaw's direct refusal, if it was so easy to sign Schumacher to the Tianming team, then there would be no need for Zhou Jingming to go out in person.

The more the other side obstructs, the greater the value of Schumacher.

"I can understand what Mr. Chairman meant, but no matter what, no matter how precious a person or thing is, there can always be a quantifiable value, if our price is unreasonable, we can negotiate again, right?" Zhou Jingming took a sip of coffee and said with a smile.

However, Luke Shaw still shook his head, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhou, Schumacher is a priceless treasure for us in the Ferrari team. Like if someone wants to poach Mr. Zhou from Tianming Group, what do you think you think?"

"If the price is right, it's not impossible to go. Zhou Jingming smiled slightly, "Mr. President, I don't mean to disrespect you and the Scuderia Ferrari, but if I remember correctly, Mr. Schumacher's contract contains a liquidated damages clause, even if you are not willing to sell, I can forcibly take Mr. Schumacher away by activating the liquidated damages clause." ”

After a pause, Zhou Jingming continued, "If we use such a method to complete the transaction, it will not only destroy the friendship between our two sides, but also spread the word, which may not be good for the reputation of the Ferrari team, right?"

As soon as Zhou Jingming said this, Luke Shaw's face also became bad all of a sudden, he didn't expect that Zhou Jingming would activate the liquidated damages clause in the contract for Schumacher!

If this is the case, then Scuderia Ferrari is really a big loss, and even its own driver can't be retained, and it has been forcibly poached, and if this is spread, how can Ferrari still gain a foothold in the F1 racing world.

"Mr. Zhou, you should know that Schumacher's liquidated damages are not low, or rather, very high. Luke Shaw stared at Zhou Jingming and said very seriously.

But after saying these words, Luke Shaw regretted it, he was sitting opposite him now, but the chairman of Tianming Group, even brands like Bugatti and Lamborghini were bought by the other party, what is Schumacher's liquidated damages?

Sure enough, Zhou Jingming just smiled and said leisurely, "We don't care about that money, and in my opinion, Mr. Schumacher is worth that price, otherwise I wouldn't have come all the way from China to Italy." ”

"But Mr. Zhou also has to understand that the liquidated damages clause is a two-way street, it does not mean that you are willing to pay liquidated damages, Schumacher is yours, and you must obtain the consent of Schumacher himself, do you think Schumacher will be willing to go with you?" Luke Shaw continued.

This is Luke Shaw's biggest guarantee, because he doesn't think Schumacher will agree to this purchase, one is the long-established Ferrari team, the other is the newly established Tianming team, as long as the driver has a little discernment, he should know what his choice is.

Ditch the Scuderia Ferrari in favor of the Celestial Racing Team, only a fool would do that.

"I don't think it makes much sense for Schumacher to come or not, because I'm sure he's willing to make history with us. Zhou Jingming smiled, "Why don't Mr. Chairman call Mr. Schumacher over, let's ask him in person." ”

It is precisely because he knows the activation conditions of the liquidated damages clause that Zhou Jingming will talk to Schumacher in advance, otherwise if Schumacher himself does not agree, the twisted melon is not sweet, and Zhou Jingming will not run to Italy with a straight face.

Seeing Zhou Jingming's confident look, Luke Shaw was indeed a little panicked in his heart, could it be that Schumacher was really willing to join the Tianming team?

"Okay, you guys, wait a minute, I'll have someone call Schumacher over. Luke Shaw said with a strong grip on his heart.

Soon, Schumacher arrived at Luke Shaw's office from the training ground, and Luke Shaw briefly explained what had happened.

"Mr. Schumacher, I have said everything that should be said, since Mr. Zhou values you so much and is willing to take you away in the form of liquidated damages, now we want to hear your thoughts, are you willing to join the Tianming team?"

Luke Shaw asked, staring nervously at Schumacher.

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