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It was expected that DW Group would take the opportunity to make a huge demand.

I didn't expect their mouths to open so wide.

The total value of the photoresist market is only a few billion US dollars.

The photoresist factory under DW Chemical Group has a certain supply capacity, but it is definitely not worth so much money.

Lin Kaifeng said calmly: "Mr. Taylor, this is not a negotiation, it's a robbery."

"Robbery? Hehe, interesting description."

Taylor smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, I don't agree with your statement. The 150 million US dollars offered by the group is a reasonable price after careful calculation."

Immediately, Taylor explained the rationale for the price without changing his expression.

A few months ago, the group's photoresist business was not worth so much money.

If Lin Kaifeng wanted to solve the company's troubles, he had no choice but to purchase photoresist-related production lines and patented technologies from DW Chemical Group.

DW Chemical Group was sure that Lin Kaifeng was desperate and decisively started asking for an exorbitant price.

The group’s bottom line is US$100 million.

No matter what level of business negotiation, the price is always high and the payment is low.

Northern Machinery Group has integrated a large number of photoresist companies in Longguo.

Unfortunately, the number of photoresists they can provide is limited.

After analysis by DW Chemical Group's business experts and actuaries.

The stock of photoresist in Lin Kaifeng's hands can be used for a maximum of one month, or one and a half months.

all in all.

Two months later, Northern Machinery Group will no longer have photoresist available.

If Lin Kaifeng does not purchase the photoresist production line and some production materials from DW Chemical Group, no one will be able to help him even if he spends more money in the future.

Lin Kaifeng sneered and said, "If your group wants to become a criminal in the United States and a target of official suppression, I can give you 150 million US dollars."

"Is Mr. Lin threatening me?"

Taylor's expression changed immediately.

Lin Kaifeng said calmly: "You misunderstood. I didn't mean to threaten you. I was just stating a fact."

"Mr. Taylor should know that I will never accept the price of 150 million. If Northern Machinery Group cannot get enough photoresist, the group's business will be greatly affected and will face a lot of negative consequences."

"As for you, the United States, you will also be impacted."

At this point, Lin Kaifeng said with a smile: "Due to geographical advantages, all kinds of goods and capital from the island countries will flow into our country before you. By then, will there be a place for your American companies to gain a foothold?"

"What is your country's attitude towards the island countries? I think no one knows better than you American companies. Think about it, the impact that the island countries' companies have caused you over the years and the damage they have caused to your manufacturing industry, aren't they enough to teach you a lesson?"

"Helping Northern Machinery Group overcome this difficulty is like helping yourselves."

"The island country's advantage areas are not just semiconductors, home appliances, and automobiles. Their chemical products, ships, steel machinery, and medical products all have technological advantages. Without the Northern Machinery Group acting as a roadblock, Western companies entering Dragon Country will only continue to eat leftovers behind the island country companies."

"The business world has always been one step slower, one step slower. Whatever you do, the island countries are also doing it."

"Carry out industrial adjustments and relocate a large number of production lines and capital overseas."

"The island country followed suit and did better than you. Your company established a branch with Hongcheng many years ago. It can be seen that you want to enter the mainland market. Now the opportunity is ripe. You won't mind having another business friend in the Dragon Country market, right?"

After a few minutes, Taylor's expression changed from displeased to thoughtful.

Lin Kaifeng's words were mixed with countless meanings.

There are both conflicts and contradictions between enterprises, and the core division of interests in the commercial market.

In addition, there is a hidden threat.

In order to enter the Longguo market, DW Chemical Group has launched a series of preparatory work.

He insisted on asking for a selling price of US$150 million before he was willing to transfer his photoresist business.

Even if Lin Kaifeng gritted his teeth and bought it, the Machinery Group would inevitably suffer heavy losses and lose a large amount of working capital.

In the business world, there are no eternal friends or eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

In the Longguo market, Northern Machinery Group may not be able to help DW Chemical Group much.

If Lin Kaifeng wants to cause trouble for them, he can still do it.

No one can ignore Lin Kaifeng's official background.

No one can ignore Longguo's attention to the Northern Machinery Group.

The main business of DW Chemical Group is chemical products, supply of chemicals, plastic products, and agricultural chemical products.

These commodities are important materials needed for the current development of Longguo.

Lin Kaifeng glanced at Joseph.

Joseph understood what he meant and motioned for Taylor to go out and talk.

Seeing this, Taylor left the meeting room without saying a word.

In the corridor, Joseph said, "Mr. Taylor, you need to know that the Dragon Kingdom will always take revenge on its enemies, but will repay its friends who have helped them in various ways."

"Whether you want to be a friend of Dragon Country or an enemy is directly related to the strategic development of your company."

Taylor said with embarrassment: "The selling price is set by the group's board of directors. I have no right to change it..."

“You don’t have the power to change prices, but you can suggest changes to the group.”

Joseph persuaded earnestly: "Mr. Taylor, you are not the only American chemical group that wants to enter the Longguo market. DuPont Group, which is stronger than you, also plans to enter the Longguo market."

"You and I both know that the Northern Machinery Group is called a joint-stock company, but in fact it is an invisible state-owned enterprise with an official background."

"Helping Lin Kaifeng is equivalent to helping Longguo."

"Okay, I'll try to communicate with the directors."

An hour later, Taylor returned to the conference room.

DW Chemical Group proactively lowered prices.

The selling price of 150 million US dollars was reduced to 70 million US dollars.

After several hours of bargaining, Lin Kaifeng bought the photoresist business of DW Chemical Group for US$50 million.

All production lines and patents are owned by Northern Machinery Group.

The next day, Lin Kaifeng signed a purchase agreement with DW Chemical Group under the witness of a lawyer.

On the third day, the photoresist factory under DW Group officially changed hands.

The first order Lin Kaifeng issued was a salary increase.

Workers' monthly wages doubled and overtime pay tripled.

People can stop, but photoresist production cannot stop.

Working overtime and in two shifts, we supply sufficient amount of photoresist to Northern Machinery Group.

Second, stop supply orders with other chip companies.

Lin Kaifeng will be solely responsible for any losses and liquidated damages arising therefrom.

The acquisition agreement was conducted in complete secrecy, and DW Chemical Group decided to do Longguo a favor to pave the way for entering the Longguo market in the future.

This matter will not be made public in a high-profile manner.

If it were to be made public, all that had been done before would be in vain.

Not only will it fail to gain the favor of the Dragon Kingdom, but it will also sow the seeds of conflict.