People in the Republic of China era began to rise from industry.

Overnight, the fact that a ship full of Japanese industrial alkali was consumed directly at the dock became the biggest news in Shanghai's business community.

The result was that people who were originally holding back their money quickly entered the market and started buying up stocks.

The foreign company's several agents suddenly found themselves inundated with customers, and their inventory was quickly cleared out.

Meanwhile, Downstreet also received a call from Lin Yi, informing him that Wynn was continuing to lower its prices.

They seemed determined to fight to the death.

Hongkou District, 309 Wenjianshi Road, Shanghai Dongyingren Club.

The atmosphere in the conference room on the fourth floor was somewhat oppressive.

Although Yamada's expression remained unchanged, the veins on his hands, hidden under the conference table, were bulging.

Across from him, the American Lyndon was still talking at length: "Distance, that's a reality. It usually takes a month for a cargo ship to travel from the United States to Shanghai."

"This is something even God cannot change."

"However, our cargo ship has already set sail after the consensus was reached a week ago."

"Now it only needs to continue sailing at sea for another twenty-two days to get here."

"If you go to Japan, it will only take nineteen days at the fastest."

"So my friend, you should know that this suggestion is perfectly reasonable."

“Our ships will go directly to Japan. The 8,000-ton share that Sosvet is responsible for will be transported to China by you Japanese. Only in this way can we meet market demand as quickly as possible.”

"Of course, if Mr. Yamada finds this too complicated, we also agree to pay in cash based on our own cost price."

The translator quickly translated Lyndon's words.

Hearing Lyndon even suggest paying him in cash based on their cost price, Yamada couldn't help but want to curse.

Japan is resource-poor, and some of the raw materials for manufacturing industrial alkali are imported from China.

Some of them are also imported from the United States.

Americans, on the other hand, use what they have on hand.

The cost price of industrial alkali between the two countries can differ by at least five percentage points.

If we follow their idea, it means our losses will increase by at least five percentage points!

“Mr. Sossway’s proposal is excellent, Mr. Yamada. You should seriously consider it.”

The Englishman, with his protruding belly, looked at Yamada with a smile.

idiot!

For a moment, Yamada almost ground his back teeth to powder.

If he weren't entrusted with a heavy responsibility by the military, he would have definitely stormed off at this point.

Then we should find a way to unite with the Chinese who possess the technology and teach these Westerners, who only care about their own interests, a lesson they won't forget.

His gaze swept across everyone's faces.

The result is clear: the exchange plan proposed by the Americans has impressed these people.

This made him somewhat tired.

A single tree cannot support itself.

If I refuse, these guys might threaten to withdraw from the alliance.

That would make things even harder to handle.

Thinking it over, Yamada forced a smile: "Gentlemen, I fully agree with Mr. Sosvey's proposal to exchange goods for goods, which is indeed the best solution at present."

"However, based on the principle of fairness, we need an agreement."

"Besides ensuring that your cargo ships arrive in Japan on time, for the next five years, none of your industrial alkali products may be sold to China."

"This market can only have industrial alkali produced by Japan."

This time, his losses are destined to be enormous.

Although the military promised to provide subsidies under other names, losses are still inevitable.

Serving the empire is one thing, but as a businessman, he ultimately needs to minimize his losses.

The best way is to monopolize the Chinese market and then achieve this by raising prices.

In doing so, it would also help to curb the development of China's industry.

And this is probably what the military would like to see.

The translator relayed the information, and the group of men with hooked noses discussed it amongst themselves for a while.

Finally, Sosswe, on behalf of everyone, stated: "Of course, all we need is their technology."

The Chinese market is simply too small.

As small as acquiring Wynn's technology, they are willing to completely abandon their interests in China.

This answer relieved Yamada, who immediately arranged for an agreement to be drafted on the spot.

Signed the papers, but didn't open the champagne.

The group with hooked noses scattered like birds and beasts.

As for Yamada, he had no time to catch his breath and quickly sent a telegram back home, preparing to load the cargo and set sail...

"Another Japanese ship?"

The military expert team from Nanjing arrived without warning.

As the major shareholder, Lin Yi personally received them to show his respect.

It was at this moment that Liu Jing came to deliver the news.

"Yes, I even made a special inquiry. Apparently, the Japanese and Westerners reached an agreement that the Japanese would first ship goods to China to seize the market, and then the Westerners would ship their goods back directly to Japan."

Liu Jing's words were a bit convoluted, and Lin Yi chuckled.

This is truly a double celebration!

That was a really smooth move.

He originally thought that this matter would take at least a month or two to come to a conclusion.

But now the Japanese have become the scapegoats, and maybe in another half month at most, the results will be available.

Of course, as long as the Japanese devils have the guts to keep eating it, he will keep eating it!

"Understood. You and Lao Jing take the men and continue the shopping spree. Also, make some arrangements. I'll visit Mr. Pengust tonight."

"it is good."

Liu Jing nodded first, then said with some difficulty, "Mr. Lin, there are many people hoarding goods now. We have so much money, I'm afraid we won't be able to spend it all."

Liu Jing almost cried when he said those words.

Having lived most of his life, this was the first time he had ever experienced such trouble.

Lin Yi gave them a total of fifteen million.

So far, apart from the two batches of Japanese goods I ate at the dock over two consecutive days, plus the shopping spree outside, I have only spent less than three million in total.

The current situation is that although the price reduction of industrial alkali is no longer as dramatic as it was at the beginning, the price continues to fall.

But now the market is completely sold out; there's no stock at all.

Everyone was eagerly waiting for the cargo ship to arrive.

Lin Yi's initial requirement for him and Jing Zhizhong was to spend all the money.

At the time, the two didn't think much of it, but now it seems they might really not be able to spend the money.

Lin Yi scratched his head.

He knew the reason for this; he blamed himself for making too big a move, causing market panic.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Yi waved his hand and said, "Buy up the goods from the secondary market."

There was no other way; all the profits had already been promised.

If we can't get the goods, that petty Miss Sheng really will make us make up the difference in profits for her.

Fortunately, the price of industrial alkali is now far below his entry point.

Even if you buy from the secondary market, you can still make a profit.

"W-what secondary market?"

Liu Jing was completely bewildered.

"It means buying from others at a higher price."

"If we just add five points, everyone will definitely be willing to participate."

"In short, we'll take as many as you have."

"I understand, I'll do it right away."

Liu Jing suddenly realized, and left hastily with deep admiration.

Making money by simply reselling, Mr. Lin's actions are truly a blessing to everyone...

That night, Lin Yi arrived at the American Business Center.

Tony, who was about to become his friend, was staying here.

As a major shareholder of Wynn Resorts, I asked a waiter to inform them.

So three minutes later, Lin Yi was invited to Tony's room...