"You're an interesting young man, much like when I was younger." Leonardo smiled. He leaned back to make himself sit more comfortably in the large swivel chair, and then, without knowing where he was touching, he pulled out a large cigar, cut it to himself, lit it with a thick match, and tasted it slowly.

When doing all this, he didn't give in to Juanito, Qin Hai and the others, as if he regarded everyone as a little transparent. He did this with both the pride of being a rich man and the intention of exerting psychological suggestion. He couldn't afford to let a young man stand on his par with him, let alone come from a developing country with a per capita income of only a few hundred dollars.

Qin Hai was very unimpressed with Leonardo's pretending behavior, and the comparison in the business field was strength, not who could pretend. Of course, if Qin Hai had less insight and had all the plot in his mind filled with the plot of the movie, he might indeed be intimidated, just like Chen Hongcheng's current state.

"Tell me, young man, how are you going to work with me?" After Leonardo set up his score, he asked Qin Hai.

Qin Haidao: "I told Mr. Juanito last time that I have several kinds of steel in my hands, including high-speed knife steel, ultra-high-strength steel, and heat-resistant steel, and their technical level is at least five years ahead of the existing level in Europe. ”

"I do." Leonardo nodded and said, if it weren't for seeing these technical parameters, he probably wouldn't even have the interest in meeting Qin Hai and them. The steel parameters provided by Qin Hai, Leonardo asked professionals to evaluate, and the conclusion was similar to what Qin Hai said, that is, it may be difficult for other similar steel grades in the European market to achieve such performance indicators within five years. The only question raised by the experts is: such steel. How could it be at the hands of the Chinese?

In front of Qin Hai, Leonardo unceremoniously raised this question: "Young man, don't hide it, I don't believe that you can produce such steel, if it is made by the Japanese, I may still be able to believe it." Some of Japan's steelmaking techniques. It is true that it has gone ahead of the Europeans. ”

"The mold steel that Mr. Juanito smelted is a proof of this." Qin Haidao, "You should have also checked, including the Japanese, who has ever provided such quality steel?" ”

"I can attest to that." Juanito hurriedly said, "This formula was provided to me by Mr. Qin, we have checked, and other companies do not have such a formula." ”

"One recipe doesn't say anything." Leonardo retorted, "It represents. Maybe it's just an accident. ”

This conjecture is of course reasonable, because in addition to theoretical support, luck is also a very important factor in the development of steel formulations. According to legend, the emergence of high-manganese steel is due to the fact that steelmakers accidentally mixed a few pieces of manganese ore into the steel raw materials to smelt low-manganese steel with extremely poor strength. In a fit of rage, the boss of the enterprise asked the workers to put all the manganese ore they picked out into the furnace. A new steel grade that is much stronger than other steels has been obtained.

There are countless metallurgical experts in the world who are experimenting with various steel formulations and smelting processes, and occasionally someone encounters a good result. It's also normal. The mold steel formula that Qin Hai sold to Juanito was of course excellent, but that didn't mean that his other formulas were just as good.

Qin Hai expected Leonardo's reaction, he said: "We have a world-class steel development team, and I am a member of this team. As you can see, I'm very young. In fact, it's just an apprentice in the team. However, in the last few days, I have exchanged ideas on metallurgy with Mr. Gonet from the Institut de Saint-Louis, Luca from the University of Madrid, and several other professors, and they are very interested in what I have to contribute. ”

"You mean. Both Gonet and Luca appreciate your thoughts? Leonardo sat up slightly and asked Qin Hai. Both of these experts are engaged in metallurgy, and Leonardo sometimes entrusts them to identify some steel varieties to know their level. Qin Hai was able to name them and claim to have had academic exchanges with them, which showed that Qin Hai was not a simple person, and he had some real skills in his hands.

"I can't say it's appreciated, it's just that they think these ideas have some value." Qin Hai said in a low-key manner, but the expression on his face was a little proud, implying that he had indeed convinced those university scholars.

Qin Hai is running the academy these days to create this effect. In his previous life, he was a scholar, and he knew how to communicate with scholars, and how he had been recognized by these top scholars in a very short period of time. With the endorsement of these top academics, he can in turn convince these business tycoons.

While Qin Hai was talking to Leonardo, he also briefly introduced the content of the conversation to Chen Hongcheng. Hearing that Qin Hai brought out the visiting scholars these days as a banner, Chen Hongcheng was impressed, he was a prop for a few days, and he really didn't suffer in vain, Qin Hai's calculation was so deep that Chen Hongcheng couldn't reach him, and he even had an idea: Should he attach the Red Sea Company to Qin Hai's name, and follow this demonic Qin Hai, why worry about the day when he is not developed?

"I really admire the knowledge and character of Gonet and Luca. If they think you're at a high level, then I don't have any doubts. Okay, so now let's talk about steel, how are you going to work with me? Leonardo is no longer entangled in details, Qin Hai can say this, naturally it will not be a lie. After all, Leonardo only needed a phone call to prove whether Qin Hai's words were mixed with water.

"I'm going to give Mr. Leonardo the right to sell these steels in the European market, and you can take 20% of the sale as a commission. The right to sell is tentatively set for three years, and after three years, if both parties agree that the cooperation is pleasant, they can continue to cooperate. Qin Hai said.

This kind of cooperation in sales will certainly not be explained in one sentence, which involves how Qin Hai supplies goods, how Leonard sells in many ways, and many other details. What Qin Hai said was a general intention, once Leonardo accepted this intention, the next step would be to negotiate specifically with the sales personnel of both sides. The salesperson on Qin Hai's side is naturally Chen Hongcheng, and in terms of trade, Qin Hai thinks that he is not as good as Chen Hongcheng.

Leonardo heard Qin Hai's words, remained silent, and asked calmly: "How much sales do you think your special steel can sell in the European market?" ”

Qin Haidao: "Within this year, we will be able to provide about 5 kinds of steel. By next year, we can offer 5 more. These 10 types of steel are all important steel grades in the industrial field, and I am not very familiar with the European market, but I think that 20 million US dollars a year in sales should be achievable. ”

"Hmm...... If so, then this collaboration is still somewhat interesting. Leonardo nodded in satisfaction. He had already let people know about the several steels that Juanito had introduced to him before, and the conclusions he got were more optimistic than Qin Hai's speculation.

For Leonardo, the benefits from cooperating with Qin Hai are not only commissions of more than $4 million a year, but also some kind of monopoly advantage from the sale of special steel. The market demand for special steel is not large, but the source is also very limited. For companies that need this kind of steel, whoever can provide them with this kind of steel will be their savior. Leonardo's mastery of several important special steels allowed him to establish special relationships with many industrial tycoons, and the value of this benefit is immeasurable.

"So, Mr. Leonardo has agreed to be our agent?" Qin Hai asked with a smile. The problem that Leonardo was thinking, Qin Hai also knew it, but there was no need to break it. When doing business, making the other party feel that they have gained additional benefits can make the cooperation more stable.

Leonardo also smiled, before that, he had always been holding a shelf, refusing to show a little kindness. "I've always had a good impression of China, and I'd love to make a few Chinese friends," he said. Since Mr. Qin is so confident in the steel he provides, then I naturally will not refuse. ”

"Thank you, Mr. Leonardo." Qin Hai owed Leonardo a debt and expressed his gratitude, and then continued: "Acting steel, is just one aspect of our cooperation with Mr. Leonardo, we have some other things that also need to trouble Mr. Leonardo, you won't be bored, right?" ”

"You name it, as long as it's something I can do." Leonardo said.

Qin Haidao: "I came to Europe this time, in fact, to purchase raw materials. China is now undergoing large-scale economic construction, and the demand for steel is very large. We hope to be able to source some high-quality coal and high-grade iron ore from overseas for smelting steel. According to Mr. Juanito, Mr. Leonardo has some good relationships with mining companies in Australia. ”

"That's true. But, young man, why don't you negotiate directly with those mining tycoons? If it changes hands through me, I'll have to withdraw the commission. Leonardo said with a smile.

Qin Haidao: "I am very willing to let Mr. Leonardo earn a commission in it, because I need Mr. Leonardo's company to help us complete the procurement and subsequent transportation of these ores." My business has no experience in operating overseas, and if we had to do these things ourselves, it would probably cost us more. (To be continued......)