MacDonald's task was to get Link to agree that if he bought the land, GE would use it to build a wind farm at a fraction of the cost.

He hadn't thought Link would be so stupid that he couldn't see GE's purpose. But to convince a person is not to completely deceive a person. As long as the other side feels that it is profitable, then the negotiation has the possibility of reaching an agreement.

He laughed and said, "Yes, of course we don't want to buy that land for too much money." But we at GE have been preparing for wind power on that land for four years, or even longer. You should know that there was an auction of that land four years ago. Now our project has found some investors. There was more money, and if we couldn't find a better solution, we would have to actually buy the land. ”

"Do you think I'll be scared of competition?" Link said with a sneer on his face. "Of course I don't have as much money as you GE. But you know, I think there's billions of dollars in bank accounts. Every day I think about how to invest that money. ”

MacDonald, of course, knew this, and he said very seriously, "Listen, Link. I don't think competition between us at GE and you is necessary. He paused. "You imagine. We both bid for the ownership of that piece of land, and whoever gets that piece of land will lose money. If we cooperate, you can buy land at a low price, and we can get cheap land for construction. That's in-in, win-win. ”

"In your so-called cooperation, I need to pay a lot of money, but you don't have to do anything, and then take the land from my land to achieve your ends. And I will divide my land into pieces. I don't see what you're giving for?"

"We gave up the opportunity to get that land. ”

"You didn't want it in the first place!"

"But you want it, don't you? Because you want to, we give up competing with you. MacDonald suddenly laughed and lowered his voice. "In business, lower costs mean higher profitability. If we insist on competing with you. Maybe you'll still get that land, but you'll have to pay 60 million, or even 100 million, for it. But with our cooperation, you only need to pay forty-five million, maybe less. You may lose 1% of that land. However, you can save less than half of the money. ”

"I need to think about it. Link looked down and thought for a moment.

"Of course, you need to think about it. But don't think about it for too long. We have internal divisions. There are as many people who want to buy that land as there are who want to work with you. Now we have a small advantage, and if we drag on too long, we will lose that advantage. So we have to make an agreement as soon as possible. ”

After a lunch, Link and Jessica leave MGM.

After getting into the car, Jessica put on her seatbelt and asked Link, "You want to work with GE? What if they're just confusing you?"

He fastened his seatbelt and said with a smile, "I know." So I didn't even think about the possibility of working with them. ”

MacDonald's words do have the potential to confuse him.

Maybe MacDonald said so much just to give him a smoke bomb to make him feel that GE was not willing to pay such a big price to buy the land, but he said that the consideration was just a smoke bomb for the other party.

Not to mention that Link himself wanted to buy the land to build a wind farm, even if he didn't have that kind of idea, Link's urine would not agree to GE's proposal.

He's a man with a strong desire for exclusivity. In particular, he thinks that what belongs to him, and unless it is necessary to do so, he will not be willing to let others have the opportunity to get involved. After he took that piece of land, if GE was asked to build wind turbines, what would he do with that land?

"So, you're going to have to take that land?" said Jessica, looking sideways. "Actually, you already own a lot of land. If it was that land, I think it was big, but it wasn't worth it. Without water, no matter how big the land is, the benefits will not be great. ”

Link started the car and said, "But land isn't just about investing in water. For example, what GE intends to do. I can do that too. ”

Jessica was a little surprised: "Wait! You mean, you're planning to buy a wind farm there?"

"That's right. ”

"But the investment in wind power is high, and the benefits generated are not high. ”

"I've looked at it, and now the cost of onshore wind power in the United States has been reduced to the point where it can be profitable even without subsidies, but the profitability is still very low. And now there are subsidies. ”

"Cash allowance?"

"Through taxes. Link said with a smile. "Under the latest subsidy scheme, investments in wind power are tax-free for five years before the investment is not recovered. There is also a tax exemption on personal income from wind power projects. You know, I have a lot of spare money and I don't want to keep it in the bank. ”

"Then why not give it to the trust?"

"The rate of return of the trust is also not high, and the income of the trust, more than 9,000 US dollars, will be taxed according to the same proportion of personal income tax. ”

"Oh my God. So you're putting your money in the bank to avoid taxes?" Jessica laughed. "But bank interest is also taxable. Isn't it?"

"When I invest in a trust, it will be more troublesome for me to find a good investment project to use the money. Link smiled and said. "Well, I don't actually care about the trust income. ”

"I'm sorry, I forgot that you're a billionaire at any time. Jessica said with a smile. "But you do need a professional financial advisor. ”

Link agrees, saying, "I'm looking. Hopefully Martha Topson will be the person I need. ”

Jessica thought for a moment, nodded and said, "She should take this into account and then recruit financial professionals in the team." I think she's a smart person. She paused, not wanting to continue on a topic that might have made Link feel like she was interfering too much with his decision. "What are we going to do in the afternoon?"

"Pick up where yesterday became. "He hasn't finished contacting all the casinos in the casino. That's when his phone rang.

"Mike. He answered the phone. "What's the matter?"

They left. ”

Link didn't understand for a moment what Mike meant: "Who?"

"Kent Heaney. The mother and daughter!"

Link was stunned for a moment and asked, "Where did they leave?"

"They got on the plane to Auckland. ”

Link blinked and said, "I see." Anything else?"

"Kent Heaney is going to speak at New Mexico State University tomorrow morning. ”

"I want a ticket to a front-row seat!"

"Good. ”

Link hung up, looked at Jessica and said, "I'm going to New Mexico tomorrow, do you want to come along?"

"Of course, but the ticket, it's singing and dancing?"

Link laughed and said, "Maybe you like to listen to a senator's speech." ”

"No, no. I've listened to politicians speak no less than three times during my college years, and what they flaunt is disgusting compared to who they are. ”

"So what?"

"I don't think you're going to be there for long. Jessica thought it was immediately necessary to strengthen the relationship with politicians. If that's the case, Link might need to attend some banquet or something.

"Should be back tomorrow morning!"

"Then I've changed my mind, I'll take care of Hannah for you. ”

They were talking in the car, and a black Mercedes passed past them.

The owner of the Mercedes is none other than Wayne MacDonald. At this time, he was also talking to people, but only on the phone.

"Yes, sir. He didn't say yes directly. So I want to sit down and prepare for the second option. ”

The man on the other end of the line said, "Do you think you're sure of his intentions? I mean, is he stalling or is he really thinking about it?"

"Sir, I think he's really thinking about it. But we need to prepare for his refusal. So I recommend getting ready for the second option. ”

"So how much do you think he's going to contribute?" asked the person on the other end of the phone. "He now knows that we're a contender, how much do you think he's going to give? How much do we need to pay to get that land? 60 million, 70 million, or 100 million? Wayne, we've spent a lot on PR. We need to save as much as possible. I think you know what I mean. ”

Wayne McDonald groaned and said, "I'll do my best." ”

"I don't want you to do your best, I just want the result that the board wants: he agrees, or drops out of the competition. I think you know what I mean. ”

"OK! I'll get him to agree. ”

MacDonald had studied Link and knew he was a guy who ate soft rather than hard. If you want the other party to take the initiative to withdraw from the competition, I am afraid that you will have to come up with some shady means. But he didn't want to do that. Link is not a businessman. His status as a director of MGM is somewhat taboo.

And Link is impulsive in a lot of things. Maybe he could threaten Link to back down this time, but he didn't dare to take Link's revenge in the future.

Link may not be able to get revenge on GE, but it's still easy for Link to pinch him to death. I don't know how many souls are buried under the glamour of Las Vegas. As a rich man, Link can easily find someone who is willing to take him out.

He does want to take GE's salary, but he doesn't have to take that risk for GE.

And, maybe he can look at the situation and make a decision. He hung up on his boss and dialed another, "It's me, Wayne." I need you to do me a big favor. ”

“……”

"Yes, can you help me check the IP address of Hans's farm?"

“……”

"Thank you, I owe you a great favor. ”

He hung up the phone again and dialed another number: "Jack, I want to find a document." ”

“……”

"No, just a family. ”

“……”

"Of course, I'll give you the address. The documents were delivered, and the remuneration was still the same as usual. ”