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Seeing Zhao Wenhao behave like this, Smith couldn't help feeling frustrated and lost.

He originally thought that he could easily persuade Zhao Wenhao to cooperate with them, but he was unexpectedly rejected.

This situation is very rare for him.

After all, as the vice president of Citibank in Asia, he is respected and welcomed wherever he goes.

However, this time when facing Zhao Wenhao, he felt unprecedented indifference and disdain.

Smith really couldn't understand why Zhao Wenhao rejected his proposal so resolutely.

He hasn't even put forward the conditions yet, and Citibank also has strong strength and good reputation, which can bring huge benefits to Zhao Wenhao.

But now it seems that Zhao Wenhao doesn't seem to care about these things, which makes Smith very confused and puzzled.

Despite the anger he felt, Smith knew he couldn't continue to fight.

Since Zhao Wenhao has made it clear that he doesn't want to talk anymore, he can only choose to leave.

However, he did not give up hope completely.

When he reached the door, he stopped, turned around, and said to Zhao Wenhao in the room: "Mr. Zhao, I believe we will have the opportunity to meet again. I hope that by then, we can reach a certain consensus."

Zhao Wenhao looked at Smith's departing back, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

"Haha, is that so? I hope so." A smile appeared on Zhao Wenhao's lips, but there was an elusive meaning in his eyes. He did not give a clear answer.

Seeing this attitude, Smith felt helpless. He knew it would not be easy to get a positive answer from this man.

So, he had no choice but to leave. However, he did not give up completely, and was secretly thinking about what to do next.

Looking at Smith's departing back, Zhao Wenhao's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

After Smith entered the car, he immediately instructed Cole, who followed him, "Continue to maintain contact with Mr. Zhao. I believe we will find a suitable breakthrough."

Cole nodded to show that he understood, and began to think about which direction he should start from to better cooperate with Zhao Wenhao.

Obviously, they all regard Hengyuan Electronics as an attractive piece of fat meat and hope to get a piece of it.

Just as Smith and Cole left, Yuan Bin rushed into the office impatiently.

He asked anxiously, "Boss Zhao, why did they leave so soon? Did something go wrong?"

Zhao Wenhao glanced at Yuan Bin nonchalantly, then replied casually, "There's nothing to discuss for now, so it's over naturally!"

Yuan Bin looked a little embarrassed. "That's Citibank, a world-renowned financial institution. If we don't cooperate with them, wouldn't it be a pity?"

He frowned, seeming a little confused and worried about the decision.

Zhao Wenhao looked at Yuan Bin, a smile flashing in his eyes. He didn't directly answer Yuan Bin's question, but instead asked, "What do you think their purpose is in coming here? Are they simply looking for investment?"

His tone was profound, which made Yuan Bin fall into deep thought.

After thinking for a moment, Yuan Bin said firmly, "I think they may be attracted by Hengyuan Electronics' development potential and want to participate and share in the results. After all, Hengyuan Electronics is currently in a stage of rapid development and has broad market prospects. They will definitely not miss such an opportunity."

After listening to Yuan Bin's words, Zhao Wenhao nodded slightly in approval.

But he went on to say: "However, we cannot only see the immediate benefits, but also consider the long-term development. These people are businessmen, and their only goal is to make money.

If we cooperate with them easily, we are likely to lose the initiative and even be led by them. Therefore, we must remain vigilant and not blindly pursue short-term interests.

Yuan Bin remained silent. He understood what Zhao Wenhao meant, but he still felt a little unwilling.

After all, Citibank's strength and resources are there. If we can cooperate with it, it will undoubtedly greatly accelerate the development of Hengyuan Electronics.

However, as a member of the company, he also knows his position and cannot influence his boss's decision.

Zhao Wenhao saw what Yuan Bin was thinking, patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, I'm not completely denying the possibility of cooperating with Citibank.

But now is not the time. We need more time to observe and understand their true intentions. When the time is right, it will not be too late for us to make a decision."

Yuan Bin nodded to show his understanding and acceptance.

Although he still felt a little disappointed, he knew that Zhao Wenhao's decision must have its reasons.

After all, Hengyuan Electronics’ success today is inseparable from Zhao Wenhao’s wisdom and vision.

He believed that as long as he followed Zhao Wenhao's pace, the company would get better and better.

Zhao Wenhao watched Yuan Bin's expression change, smiled slightly, and said earnestly, "Remember, we must keep a clear head and not be fooled by superficial phenomena. Sometimes, seemingly tempting opportunities may hide huge risks. We must learn to weigh the pros and cons and make the most wise choice."

After saying that, he turned and left the office, leaving Yuan Bin alone to think.

Are Zhao Wenhao and Yuan Bin telling the truth?

Most of what he said was true, but there were some things Zhao Wenhao didn't want Yuan Bin to know.

For example, this time Citibank came here, using the listing as bait, and wanted to get a piece of the pie from Hengyuan Electronics. Zhao Wenhao certainly knew this.

This is actually easy to understand. After all, as an internationally renowned financial institution, Citibank's purpose is often not just to provide loans and financial support, but more importantly to obtain higher returns through investment.

When Citibank proposed a listing plan to Hengyuan Electronics, Zhao Wenhao naturally understood the other party's intention.

Therefore, he did not rush to join the effort as other companies did when they heard that there was capital to help them go public.

Because he knows that capital is greedy, it will not give you benefits for free, it must have ulterior motives.

In this case, Hengyuan Electronics' most attractive asset is undoubtedly its shares.

Once successfully listed, these shares will become hot targets in the capital market, attracting the attention of many investors.

Financial giants like Citibank naturally hope to get a piece of the pie.

In fact, it’s not that Zhao Wenhao doesn’t want to sell part of his equity. If the company wants to successfully go public, then this is the only way.

However, he did not want to be led by the other party.

In order to seize the initiative, some strategies must be formulated.

If he approaches them immediately, they will definitely ask for too much and will probably eat him till there is nothing left.

Therefore, Zhao Wenhao adopted a pragmatic attitude and decided to remain indifferent to them first.

Wait until they are at their wit's end, then find an opportunity to negotiate with them.

This way, he can keep the situation firmly in control.

Moreover, he has made plans to introduce other capitals and let them compete with each other, while he will sit back and watch the fight.