Chapter 291: Observation
Su Li's relief finally allowed Du Xiaowei to break free from Mark's arms.
However, he soon repeated his old trick and wanted to continue rubbing oil on Su Li. In his eyes, these three beauties made him feel ape, and he didn't want to let go of any of them.
Su Li didn't have as many worries as Du Xiaowei. When he wanted to hug himself, he had already flashed to the side.
Mark was also very fine, pretending to be fine, and went to shake Zhang Aijia's hand again.
At this time, Zhang Aijia didn't have a good impression of him. However, she also knew the purpose of the trip. So, reluctantly, he reached over.
Mark knew that his rude behavior had been seen through by these beauties, so he stopped harassing Zhang Aijia.
He spread his hands and said mockingly: "You Chinese, you are really too conservative." ”
Then, they gave up their seats one by one.
Once seated, Mark poured them a cup of coffee.
Du Xiaowei said thank you and explained her intention to him again.
Mark picked up his coffee and asked a little puzzled: "Your contract only expires in June, and it's only March now." Why are you in such a hurry to renew your contract? Are you worried that our AGG company will no longer cooperate with your Tingxin company? You know, you weren't like that before. ”
Du Xiaowei was stunned, this Mark was really shrewd, and he almost saw through his thoughts.
So, I found a reason and said, "Mr. Mark, to be honest, we are here in Frankfurt mainly to attend a trade fair. Because of the stop, I decided to come to AGG. ”
Mark stared at Du Xiaowei's pretty face for a few seconds.
Seeing that her face did not change and her tone was very calm, she believed it.
"Oh, ......I see," and then, frowning, "I'll be honest with you, though." If we renew, we may have to reconsider the price. ”
Du Xiaowei's heart couldn't help sinking, knowing that he wanted to raise the price.
He smiled and said, "Mr. Mark, Tingxin and AGG have been cooperating for many years, and you are a good friend of our chairman, Mr. Li Haonan. For the price, I hope you will take care of it......"
Mark quickly picked up her words: "Ms. Du, I'm sorry...... Mr. Li Haonan and I are indeed friends, but there is a saying in China, 'Brothers, settle accounts'. I'm a businessman, and we won't compromise on business and price! ”
As he spoke, he knocked on the table again: "You must understand that we Germans attach great importance to principles. ”
Du Xiaowei felt very uncomfortable when she saw him speak so strongly.
However, the technology is in the hands of others, even if it is not happy, what can it do?
Fortunately, he didn't know that Tingxin had decided to develop independently, otherwise, the price would not have been discussed.
"Then what do you mean, how much does it cost to renew this contract?"
Mark said without hesitation: "Sixty million!" ”
Du Xiaowei frowned: "60 million in three years? ”
Mark nodded: "Yes." ”
Du Xiaowei felt that it was too much, and before coming to Germany, Li Zhejun told her. Last time, the asking price was 50 million, but this time it turned out to be 10 million.
So he asked, "Mr. Mark, your price is too high, right?" ”
Mark spread his hands: "No way, the last time I signed it was three years ago." Now, prices are rising all over the world, and so are our R&D costs. ”
Du Xiaowei pursed her lips and smiled.
She knew it was just an excuse.
The technology they transferred to Tingxin Company is the result of research ten years ago, and has nothing to do with current prices.
So, of course, she couldn't accept it so easily.
"Mr. Mark, your price is indeed a bit high, I'm afraid we can't accept it."
Mark smiled, looking like he was going to top the new company: "It's okay, you can refuse!" ”
As he spoke, he drank the coffee in his cup.
Then, he stood up and said, "I'm sorry, I'm going to a friend's party, so I'm not going to accompany you!" ”
As he spoke, he picked up the hat and coat from the hanger and walked to the door.
"Ladies, after your coffee, please remember to close the door for me." Mark said weirdly.
Although Du Xiaowei was very anxious, her face was not shocked.
She knew that Mark was playing mind games with her.
Although, I don't have the capital to play with him. However, even if you lose, you have to lose with dignity.
He can't just say yes as soon as he mentions the conditions.
This will only fuel his arrogance. Later, it was even more impossible to cooperate.
Of course, she hopes this is the last time.
"Xiaowei, what should we do?" Seeing Mark disappear outside the door, Zhang Aijia asked anxiously.
Du Xiaowei smiled slightly: "Don't worry, he won't go far!" ”
Su Li asked, "Are you so sure?" ”
Du Xiaowei nodded: "Of course." ”
Half an hour later, Mark returned. Seeing that a few beauties were still there, I couldn't help but be stunned: "Ladies, you ...... Why haven't you left yet? ”
Du Xiaowei smiled, pointed to the cup in front of her and said, "You haven't finished drinking the coffee yet!" We don't want to waste. Then, with another pun, he asked, "Mr. Mark, aren't you going to a friend's party?" Why did you come back so soon? ”
Mark smiled awkwardly, "Oh...... I forgot to pick up the keys......"
As he spoke, he walked over to his desk, opened the drawer above, and searched for it.
Du Xiaowei saw that he looked strange and knew that he was lying. didn't want to expose him, so he glanced at Zhang Aijia and Su Li, and continued to drink the coffee in his hand.
Anna was quick to say, "Mr. Mark, your coffee is so good, can I have another one?" ”
Mark pushed up the drawer and nodded pretending to be cheerful: "The coffee is on the table, please feel free!" ”
But I thought in my heart: "These women sent by Dingxin Company don't seem to be simple. ”
However, since the play has already begun, it cannot be stopped halfway. Otherwise, it will make them laugh. The Germans are the most face-conscious, and in this respect, they are on a par with the Chinese.
So, pretending to get something, he walked out the door again.
Just now, he didn't leave at all, just went to the bathroom downstairs.
Then, he smoked another cigarette inside. I thought these women were gone, so I came back.
This time, he also knew that Dingxin Company would not accept it easily. However, he can be sure that Tingxin will accept it.
He thinks that Du Xiaowei can't call the shots, and will definitely call her boss.
That's why I pretended to leave.
I didn't expect them to be still there, and they had no intention of leaving.
It seems that I underestimate them too much.
So, I decided to do it again. This time, though, be realistic.
He took out his mobile phone and called the driver over, saying that he was going to go outside for a spin. However, as soon as the car started, Du Xiaowei's phone called.
"Mr. Mark, I know you don't want to give up these tens of millions of contracts. So, let's talk about it again, shall we? ”
Mark was shocked, how did this woman named Du Xiaowei see through his mind?
He soon understood, though.
The first time he went downstairs, he didn't drive, and the other party must have guessed that he didn't go. The second time he went downstairs, he drove, which further validated her judgment.
So, he made two mistakes.
Now, his true purpose has been seen through by the other party, and it is boring to want to continue acting.
So, I had to agree: "Okay, it's still the original price...... You Chinese woman is terrible! ”
Du Xiaowei smiled: "Mr. Mark, you have won the award!" Then he asked, "Then when are we going to sign the contract?" ”
Mark said: "In two days, I'm going to get the contract out first!" ”
Du Xiaowei said: "I have already brought the contract. ”
Mark was stunned again: "It seems that Ms. Du came prepared?" ”
Du Xiaowei was also very simple: "Of course!" We're old customers. ”
Mark said, "Okay, I'll look at the contract first and call you tomorrow." ”
Du Xiaowei readily agreed.
Leaving AGG, Zhang Aijia admired Du Xiaowei's judgment and threw herself to the ground.
"Xiaowei, you're so good, you can get Mark in one go."
Su Li was puzzled: "Xiaowei, how did you know that Mark would come back?" ”
Du Xiaowei said: "It's very simple, his car is parked downstairs. If he really wanted to leave, he could hear the sound of the motor in three minutes. ”
Su Li asked again: "Then how can you be sure that the car downstairs is his?" ”
Zhang Aijia also hurriedly chimed in and said, "Yes, the car didn't have his name written on it." ”
Du Xiaowei smiled and took out a photo given to her by Li Zhejun from her bag. In the photo, Mark and Lee Cheol-jun are standing in front of a Mercedes Benz and posing.
"This is the last time Mr. Li went to AGG, he took a photo with Mark, and the car behind him was his."
Zhang Aijia looked at it and said suspiciously: "Why do I look like Mr. Li's car?" ”
Du Xiaowei smiled slightly: "Look at the license plate...... Although most of it is blocked by their bodies. But if you look closely, you can still see the last number, 7. This number is the same as the last number in the car he was downstairs. Moreover, it is impossible for Mr. Li's car to drive to Germany. ”
Zhang Aijia felt that Du Xiaowei's analysis was very reasonable, so she nodded.
Su Li was also persuaded by Du Xiaowei's words, she stretched out her thumb and said, "Xiaowei, you are so careful, you can be a detective." ”
Du Xiaowei smiled: "No way, the first time I deal with him, I have to be careful." ”
Anna was still confused, stared at a pair of big blue eyes, and asked in a non-standard Chinese: "Beautiful Ms. Du, I still don't understand, how did you see Mr. Mark's tricks?" ”
When Zhang Aijia heard her say the word trickery, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Rushed to say: "Because his car did not go." ”
Actually, she didn't know how to explain it to her. There is indeed a big difference between the thinking of foreigners and the thinking of Chinese.
Su Li listened to Anna's words and remembered something.
"I'm going to ask you, why do you call us 'ma'am', are we so old?"
"yes, I think it's weird too!" Zhang Aijia said.
Anna smiled: "You misunderstood, in Germany, calling lady is an honorific title. It has nothing to do with age. ”
Du Xiaowei also said: "Yes, that's what Baidu says." ”
Su Li stopped talking.
At that moment, a taxi drove up.
Zhang Aijia asked, "Xiaowei, where are we going?" ”
Du Xiaowei looked at her watch, it was still early, and she recited a famous quote from Goethe: "Those who strive for self-improvement will succeed in the end." ”
The two immediately understood: "Okay, let's go to the Goethe House!" ”
Anna looked puzzled again.
However, when I heard that they were going to visit the Goethe House, I was very happy.
"I'd like to be your guide."
Of course, Du Xiaowei will not refuse.
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