Chapter 51: Conspiracy and Cooperation
"So whatever the end result, what you need is influence, so that voters can see that you're working hard and that you're working?" Ji Xin, who wants to understand all kinds of details, knows that there is no need to save face for the other party during the negotiation process, and the best way is to go straight.
Bob retorted, "It should be said that your application is not boring in the first place, we are just artificially speeding up the process and letting the media friends know." Even if someone finds out about the private transaction afterwards, it doesn't hurt and it won't hurt you or your ranch. ”
"Well, it takes more than half a year for a normal audit?" Ji Xin held his chin and thought, of course he would not be stupid enough to agree with Bob's point of view. However, it is very offensive to refuse rashly, and politicians really want to hold a grudge against you, and it is easy to stumble; But it's not your own style to let people take advantage of it so plainly, if it spreads. No matter how it sounds, it looks like he was sold and helped count the money.
Thomas is worthy of being a confidant, he understands the boss's mind very well, and said slyly, "My boss's ranch also has a large demand for forage, and we have initialed a co-contract with some friends, and I am afraid that the price will be a bit high." ”
"You can rest assured that as long as the quality is good, we can afford to buy the forage we buy upfront to support bankrupt marginal ranchers," said Bob, knowing what he was thinking, and without blinking, suggesting that there was room for negotiation on profits.
In this way, Ji Xin and everyone who came were very happy. The other party followed his own pasture propaganda and got the name; I got a check for $20 million and made a profit. What's even better is that it is free to promote, and when the name of its own pasture is launched, and all parties taste the sweetness, this piece can become the cash cow of the ranch, and the blood will continue to be transfused.
The goal is achieved, those experts skillfully go to various locations to collect samples and test data, after all, these researchers are still very dedicated, and the review process of the special forage grass still has to go, and when the time is right, it can be put on the TV station to have more material, right?
However, Thomas, who arranged for cowboy monitors not to destroy the environment, was a little sullen after returning to the room, sitting on the sofa without saying a word with his hat, Ji Xin was a little strange, wasn't it okay just now?
"To, what's wrong? I'm not happy to make money, don't worry, everyone will have a red envelope when Thanksgiving" Ji Xin knows that he is a layman, and this group of serious employees still has to be enveloped.
"Then I'll thank you for everyone" Thomas first smiled when he heard the good news, and then pulled down his face and complained, "Ji, I feel that today's negotiation is a loss, and if you give away the profits in your hands, you will be laughed to death by the old guys." ”
Thomas thought for a while, stretched out his head to look outside the door, and said vaguely, "If it's because the other party is the government, you don't have to worry, there is media supervision and they don't dare to make tricks." And I know that Mr. George values you very much, he is very influential. The state government is not the domain of the city folks. ”
Cowboys are usually unhappy with the high-profile officials on television, who think they are from the city, and they look like they wear shiny shoes and shiny hairstyles every day. There is an essential gap with the countrymen themselves, replaced by the state government and the town departments, who need to win the vote of the locals the most, and are closer to the will of the people and more fierce in their positions.
"Even if I'm Chinese and I've just gotten my green card for less than half a year?" Of course, Ji Xin knew that he had a lot of backers behind him, the Wilson family on the surface, and Philip, who owed him a favor, I was afraid that the old man would like to trouble him himself. But for the sake of this little thing, some are not cost-effective.
Thomas was stunned, not understanding what this had to do with the negotiations, "Ji, you got a green card, it is reasonable and legal to live in the United States." What's more, the investment in ranching, coupled with the employment of employees to create jobs, is this an achievement, and the government is not so much better to please you? ”
The old man paused, and felt that such a dry statement did not seem convincing. So he proudly explained, "You know, in the United States, all people can legally own guns, this is the right given to us by the Constitution, just to restrain the government's brain-dead behavior." So even though every president proposes a gun restriction every year, it is always rejected, but unfortunately they just don't remember to eat."
This time it was Ji Xin's turn to be surprised, he didn't expect the old cowboy to say this. I have long heard that the American people do not pay much attention to the authority of the government, and to a large extent, the American civil servants are really conscientious, because if you are not satisfied, everyone can ask you to step down, even the president.
Especially in an election year, those who have ideas have to rack their brains to curry favor with the people, what is flesh and what is really coming. Every day, N, ABC, NBC, FOX politicians appear more times than celebrities, a bill and an idea of publicity, how dedicated and dedicated. This is also the time when these cowboys are happy, usually after work, pour a beer, and watch the performance with a smile, which is simply more refreshing than watching the World Cup.
"So what do you think we should do?"
"Spread the news, I believe there will be many companies that want to cooperate, of course, this is just to create pressure, the real confrontation should be in the competition for interests." Thomas sly suggests.
So Ji Xin was as good as a stream, and he kicked himself out of the negotiation team, and the rest of the competition was handed over to Thomas, who was patting his chest, and did not forget to authorize him to reveal his good relationship with George a little when necessary, lest those people have no one in their eyes and feel that the two sides are no longer on the same level.
Looking at the time, it was also mid-November, and Ji Xin planned to take advantage of his free time to visit the Tennessee where he had settled.
At first, Anthony was half-fooled into choosing to settle down here, but in fact, he didn't even visit the most famous nearby scenic spot, Great Smoky Mountain Park, and no one really believed it.
Nancy and the others agree with the boss's idea, because in this way, the ranch will have more attractions and more income when it organizes sightseeing tours in the coming year. Thomas, who is not short of money, simply hopes that Ji Xin will not disturb his price battle, it is said that it has reached a critical moment, and it will be known soon.
So under the farewell of all the staff, Ji Xin booked a four-day and three-night itinerary from New York. This time, because of the heavy task of carrying the carry, he pretended to be a domestic tourist, chose the most popular route, and the travel company arranged food and accommodation throughout the process. Of course, the price is also very good, $1800, which is more luxurious in the same type.
This is in line with Ji Xin's plan, this person wants to make money, but he doesn't want to turn his place into a vegetable market, so he simply plays the brand and turns the Great Smoky Mountain Ranch into a high-end place, which requires reservations, is not open to scattered tourists from the outside world, and only receives one or two groups of tourists every week.