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"How much money does Mr. Lin plan to use to acquire Marvel?"

Robert's face suddenly changed. Lin Kaifeng's words were too rude.

Even if Marvel has many problems, it is not something that Longguo Enterprises can interfere with.

Lin Kaifeng said calmly: "Three hundred million US dollars."

"Three hundred million? Impossible, this price is simply robbery!!!"

Robert threw down his cigarette and mocked Lin Kaifeng's wishful thinking with an exaggerated expression.

Marvel and another company have long since dominated the American comics industry.

Looking through all the major comic shops across the country, you can only see comic products from these two companies, and you can't find any products from other companies.

Moreover, Marvel's superheroes are household names in the United States.

Lin Kaifeng was only willing to spend US$300 million to acquire it.

If it's not robbery, then what are they doing?

"Seven hundred million, no less."

"Three hundred million, I won't pay a dime more."

Lin Kaifeng looked directly into Robert's eyes and said in a tough tone: "President Robert, the fact that Northern Machinery Group has become the largest enterprise in Dragon Country and sells its products all over the world is not based on luck. It is undeniable that Dragon Country's enterprises are still very weak and are in a stage of slow development, but slow development does not mean no development, nor does it mean that nothing is clear."

"Since 1980, your company has made a large number of failed decisions, resulting in a constant financial strain."

"Your decline could have started six years ago."

"The revenue from superhero comics and other related products is also decreasing, and these revenues are completely unable to offset the loss of funds within your organization."

"Last year, your country, together with finance ministers from many other countries, signed a currency agreement with the island nation. The depreciation of the U.S. dollar is like a flood that has been opened. It is out of control. If you continue to hold the mentality of extortion and blackmail, I can only say that you have made a wrong calculation."

"In the entire United States, no, in the entire world, apart from our Northern Machinery Group, there will be no other company willing to spend 300 million US dollars to acquire your Marvel company."

"No one can save you except my group."

"Now, please make a choice immediately. Do you want to sell the company to me at the price of 300 million, or end this unpleasant negotiation?"

Lin Kaifeng's aggressive attitude was completely beyond Robert's expectations.

Long-standing stereotypes have led Robert to believe that the Chinese have always been servile in the face of American companies.

Just say a few harsh words and brag about your company's strength, and Longguo will definitely compromise on its own initiative.

I never dreamed that Lin Kaifeng had investigated Marvel's unfavorable situation so thoroughly.

The next moment, Robert's eyes rolled.

"Mr. Lin, even if your words are unpleasant to the ear, some things are undeniable when it comes to business. I am willing to sell Marvel to you for 300 million US dollars."

"Including copyrights and patents?"

Lin Kaifeng asked back.

As soon as these words came out, the expression on Robert's face froze.

Lin Kaifeng said sarcastically: "President Robert, you are a smart man, and I am not stupid. What I want to acquire is a complete company, not an empty shell."

"What really attracts me to Marvel is not how many comic talents you have, nor the glory you have created, but the various patents and copyrights you have, including movies, games, and toys."

Lin Kaifeng has dealt with many foreigners, but has never seen a self-righteous fool like Robert.

If you want to know the situation of Marvel Studios, just ask a few passers-by who look like successful people on the streets of the United States, and they will definitely be able to explain it clearly.

Thinking that Longguo Enterprise didn't even know the most basic business intelligence, he made exorbitant demands in front of Lin Kaifeng.

If one plan fails, come up with another one.

Only sell the company and retain the copyright and patents.

Robert is truly an old fox.

"Five billion!"

Robert's little trick was exposed by Lin Kaifeng, but he didn't waste any words and stretched out five fingers.

Five hundred million US dollars, including copyrights, patents and Marvel Company, all belong to Lin Kaifeng.

"I can only wish your company to get out of bankruptcy crisis as soon as possible. Goodbye."

After saying that, Lin Kaifeng turned and walked out.

Seeing that Lin Kaifeng was really planning to leave, Robert panicked and said loudly: “Wait a minute, we can talk again.”

Before the Plaza Accord, many domestic investors and companies had some interest in acquiring Marvel.

As the US dollar depreciated rapidly, no one was interested in acquiring Marvel anymore.

Because these companies and investors themselves are already in trouble.

If they let Lin Kaifeng go, Marvel could go bankrupt at any time.

"Changed your mind?"

Lin Kaifeng turned around and said.

Robert frowned and said, "I can agree to sell the company and all kinds of copyrights and patents to you for 300 million US dollars, provided that you spend an additional 60 million as severance pay for the executives.

A new emperor appoints new ministers. Once the company becomes Lin Kaifeng's personal property, the original management team will definitely be kicked out by Lin Kaifeng.

In order to acquire Marvel as soon as possible, Lin Kaifeng decided to add another 60 million.

With the help of this money, the negotiations finally got on track.

It took an entire afternoon for Lin Kaifeng and Marvel shareholders to sign a series of acquisition agreements.

He also had dinner with shareholders, bringing Marvel's change of ownership to an end in a relatively decent manner.

"General Manager, you moved so fast. It only took one day to complete the acquisition of Marvel."

"How on earth did you convince Robert, this greedy guy?"

After returning to the hotel, Zhou Weidong looked at Lin Kaifeng eagerly as if he were his idol.

How did Lin Kaifeng convince Robert and Marvel's shareholders to agree to sell the company for 360 million?

Lin Kaifeng said sternly: "Weidong, foreigners are just like us, with one nose and two eyes. There is nothing to worry about. You must be tough when you need to be tough. Don't think that there is nothing you cannot offend about foreign companies."

"They can also go bankrupt. Not every company has endless funds. Foreigners also know how to compromise, what it means to bully the weak and fear the strong, and they also know that it is easy to open your mouth. Don't think that foreigners are too perfect."

Being too weak and compromising during negotiations with foreigners is not just Zhou Weidong's problem.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Chinese people were influenced by various thoughts and regarded foreigners as perfect.

They even treat foreign companies as giants.

During the negotiation process, as long as foreigners show dissatisfaction or show a slightly tough attitude, Longguo enterprises will immediately compromise.

This results in the negotiation being completely controlled by the other party.

If you are asked to raise the price, you must raise it. If you are asked to lower the price, you must lower it.