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"Mr. Patricio, did the island company communicate with you in advance and intend to acquire the shares of the Escondida copper mine as soon as possible by means other than auction?"

"No wonder they were able to develop the Northern Machinery Group to its current size without any foundation. It's not easy, it's really too easy..."

Patricio's heart was in turmoil.

Every word Lin Kaifeng said hits the point.

This indirectly shows why Tianya Country sent a Deputy Minister of Commerce to visit Lin Kaifeng.

The island nation has influence in South America second only to the United States.

These influences give island companies a strong voice.

Business competition is always dirty.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be the saying that business is like a battlefield.

The three island mining companies formed an alliance and communicated in advance with the business department of Tianya Country through intermediaries.

He wanted to acquire 60% of the ownership of the Escondida copper mine at a flat price.

The other questions are easy to answer.

The only thing is that the acquisition price offered by the island country's enterprises is far from meeting the psychological expectations of Tianya Country.

Tianya Country’s psychological price is 1.6 billion US dollars.

The island country's companies were only willing to pay 1 billion.

The price difference between the two parties was as much as 600 million.

The island nation's companies are wealthy and arrogant.

It doesn’t mean that everyone has to give face to the island country.

For example, Longguo Enterprise.

Lin Kaifeng said: "If you were me, would you participate in this meaningless auction? Assuming the auction can be conducted in a fair and just manner, the Northern Group will organize personnel to go to your country without hesitation."

"What is happening now is that companies from the island countries have formed alliances and persuaded other bidding companies to quit through coercion and inducement, turning them from bidding companies into supporting roles."

"Even if I go, what's the point?"

"Mr. Lin, on behalf of the government, I promise you that the next auction will be as fair as possible."

Patricio argued weakly.

Lin Kaifeng waved his hand, and the staff understood and left the meeting room.

Patricio vaguely understood what Lin Kaifeng meant and said a few words in his native language.

Immediately afterwards, Patricio's entourage also left the meeting room.

In a blink of an eye, Lin Kaifeng and Patricio were the only ones left in the conference room.

Patricio took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Lin, there are only you and me in the room. If you have anything to say, you can just tell me directly."

Lin Kaifeng said: "Tianya Country and our Dragon Country established diplomatic relations more than ten years ago. We are two countries with friendly bilateral relations. Considering this relationship, I will tell you a few honest words."

"You guys in Tianya Country are so dishonest."

Patricio pretended to be puzzled and said, "What does Mr. Lin mean by this? Why are we not authentic?"

Lin Kaifeng smiled and said, "The greatest possible fairness means that we cannot achieve complete fairness."

"You know very well that the island countries, like our Dragon Country, need a large amount of mineral resources."

"The Escondida copper mine has rich reserves, and the island companies are determined to acquire it. The reason you asked Northern Machinery Group to participate in the auction is nothing more than to put pressure on the island companies to appropriately increase the purchase price."

Without waiting for Patricio to refute, Lin Kaifeng continued speaking.

Island companies have already made offers.

However, there was a gap between the price they offered and the price that Tianya Country wanted.

The introduction of one more competitor will increase the pressure on island companies.

not to mention.

The competitors that joined are not Western companies, but Chinese companies.

The Dragon Kingdom and the Island Kingdom have had a feud for decades.

The Northern Machinery Group has dealt a heavy blow to the Island Country Business Group on several occasions.

Patricio didn't expect Lin Kaifeng to speak so bluntly.

With a long sigh, Patricio sat back in his chair and said bitterly, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lin. There are some things that I can't control. I'm just a deputy minister, not..."

"Mr. Patricio, you don't have to apologize to me."

"Some things, we just need to understand each other, there is no need to explain them in such detail."

Lin Kaifeng smiled calmly and said, "The generosity of the island nation is only for Westerners. For non-Western companies and countries, they have always been very stingy."

"No matter what your country's psychological price is, the island country will not be able to meet your requirements. I need you to tell me the truth. What is the price offered by the island country's enterprises?"

“How many years of mining rights are needed?”

“Are the relevant supporting facilities responsible by them or by you?”

Patricio was silent for a while, then said, "Our country's psychological price is 1.6 billion, but the price offered by the island country company is only 1 billion. The island country company is unwilling to increase the price by 600 million in any way."

"In addition, the island companies need to obtain 60-year mining rights, and the supporting facilities will be built jointly by them and us."

"Hehehe."

Lin Kaifeng was stunned for a moment, and said sarcastically: "As expected, a dog will never change its nature. It is still the same character now as it was back then."

"Mr. Patricio, if I give 1.6 billion, will Tianya Country be willing to help me and bear the pressure from the island country?"

"What did you say?! I'm willing to offer 1.6 billion!"

Patricio was shocked.

Lin Kaifeng shrugged his shoulders and said in a playful tone: "Isn't your psychological price 1.6 billion?"

"It's 1.6 billion...but..."

Patricio's mind was in a state of confusion.

Actively quoting the psychological price was not a sign of Patricio losing his sense of proportion, but was intentional.

Deliberately let Lin Kaifeng know the actual price of Escondida copper mine.

If Lin Kaifeng wants to get the Escondida copper mine, he will definitely have to pay more money than the island country's companies.

In this way, Tianya Country can have the best of both worlds.

Tell the island country companies about Lin Kaifeng’s offer.

If the island country companies are unwilling to continue raising prices, Tianya Country will start bargaining with Lin Kaifeng.

Even if the final price does not reach 1.6 billion, it can at least reach 1.3 billion to 1.4 billion.

Unexpectedly, Lin Kaifeng raised the price to 1.6 billion right away.

Lin Kaifeng crossed his arms and said slowly, "It seems that you don't understand our Northern Machinery Group. Once the group decides to make an investment, it will carry out the project to the end. Instead of arguing over some petty profits, it is better to do it all at once to avoid conflicts in future cooperation."

"My group can meet the 1.6 billion purchase price, but you must also fulfill your due responsibilities. Whether it is the island country's enterprises or the island country's officials, they are best at using despicable means to obtain the maximum commercial profit through improper means."

"I think that in your contacts with them, you in Tianya Country have already felt the unscrupulous efforts of the island companies."

Patricio shook his head and said doubtfully, "Mr. Lin, can I confirm that Northern Machinery Group is willing to spend 60 billion to acquire % of the shares of Escondida Copper Mine and build supporting facilities with us?"