vncnus Chapter 477
Chapter 477
However, after Watanabe transferred 1 million US dollars to the account designated by the other party, he was delighted and waited for the second email from the other party.
"Hello, Mr. Watanabe, we have received your payment. However, I regret to tell you that the price you offered does not allow you to obtain the franchise.
For this reason, we provide you with two options. One is to return the money in the original way, but we will deduct a 20% handling fee.
The other option is to wait for six months, and we will also give you a copy of the technical information.
These 6 months are our protection period for customers who have successfully bid.
During these 6 months, successful buyers can use this technical information first."
The email was signed: Your most loyal friend Equator.
Watanabe opened the email and felt very disappointed.
Even in the international market, a business document is worth at most 1 million US dollars. Watanabe still gave the highest price.
Refunds are of course not an option. If Watanabe fails to produce results and loses another $200,000, losing money is a small matter, but his future in the company will be ruined.
But if he waits for the 6-month protection period, other companies will have priority to use this technology and plan for half a year in advance. Then his financial prospects in the company will be over.
After thinking about it, Watanabe gritted his teeth and decided to give it another try.
"Dear Equator Organization, you can't do this. This document is related to my future. You name a price, I must get this document."
Less than 5 minutes after the email was sent, the phone on Watanabe's desk rang.
Qin Huanxi used a voice changer to make her voice sound like a gentle woman.
"Hello, Mr. Watanabe, I'm the postman of the Equator Organization. To be honest, Mr. Tano of the Mitsui Group quoted a higher price than you.
So, in the spirit of honest business, we have to inform you with regret that you have lost."
After hearing what Qin Huanxi said, Watanabe cursed in his heart: "Damn it, you are a commercial espionage organization, and you are talking about honest business here, do you have the face?"
However, he still maintained a humble attitude.
"I'm very sorry, Ms. Postman, I've caused you trouble. But this document is really important to me, please think of a way, please." Watanabe said respectfully.
Hearing the other party's tone, Qin Huanxi's stomach was about to burst with laughter.
It was obvious that he was playing a trick on the other party, but the other party was very respectful to him, and even a little humble.
Holding back his smile, Qin Huanxi continued to coax him, "Mr. Watanabe, do you really want this document?"
"Yes, this document is very important to me." Watanabe said without hesitation.
He knew that he and the other party had no right to bargain at all.
The other party was silent, and Watanabe did not urge him, still waiting quietly.
After a long time, Qin Huanxi spoke.
"Mr. Watanabe, if you really want it, then I can think of other ways for you."
"Please, I will definitely repay you afterwards."
"The original is impossible, because it is related to the reputation of our organization. But I can try to get you a set of photocopies."
Hearing that there are photocopies, Watanabe was overjoyed.
However, Qin Huanxi continued, "This requires me to take great risks. Even if I am discovered by the organization, I will be punished by the organization. So, Mr. Watanabe, why should I do this for you?"
Watanabe understood that the other party was asking for it.
But can he refuse?
This matter has been reported to the president. Haikou boasted about it and the funds were approved.
If he couldn't come up with anything in the end, he would lose the position of director of the management department.
Even his current position as section chief would have to say goodbye to him.
"Thank you for your hard work, Ms. Postman. I will give you a compensation of 100,000 US dollars. What do you think?"
However, Qin Huanxi just smiled.
"Mr. Watanabe, you may not know much about our income. Generally, our salary is a guaranteed minimum of 20,000 US dollars a month, and the rest is commission.
For example, I conservatively estimate that I make 50,000 or 60,000 US dollars a month. Do you think I would give up a job with an annual salary of 600,000 or 700,000 US dollars for 100,000 US dollars?" Qin Huanxi chuckled.
However, this devilish laughter sounded like endless ridicule to Watanabe.
Think about him, working like a cow and a horse in the company, working diligently for a month, but he only makes less than 10,000 US dollars a month.
But a commercial espionage company, the salary is actuallyIt is five or six times my own.
"Then how much should I pay?" Watanabe asked cautiously.
"Mr. Watanabe, 500,000 US dollars, you only need to give me 500,000 US dollars, and I can take this risk for you.
Of course, after we hang up the phone, I will not admit a word of this conversation."
Watanabe hesitated.
500,000 US dollars, this is not a small amount.
But if it can be worth the money, it is still very cost-effective, after all, it is not his own money.
Watanabe was a little hesitant in his heart.
Watanabe was struggling in his heart, thinking for a long time, but reason overwhelmed greed.
"Ms. Postman, this amount is really too large.
To be honest, I only have a few hundred thousand dollars left in my hands. If I can't get results, I can't apply for more funds from the headquarters."
"Is that so." Qin Huanxi said after thinking.
"Mr. Watanabe, I have a suggestion for your reference. I can provide you with some of the key information at the back, and you can apply for funding with these materials.
For example, you apply for another 1 million US dollars, and I only need half of it. I believe Mr. Watanabe will arrange a good place for the other half..."
...
One month later.
The office of Director Yamamura of the Management Department.
"Minister Yamamura, this is the result of our technical department working overtime day and night for a month. Please take a look."
Yamamura took the thick technical plan handed over by Watanabe, and nodded while reading it: "Watanabe-kun, you did a good job?"
Watanabe said carefully: "Minister, the progress of this research and development is unusually smooth.
However, the approved research and development funds are almost exhausted. So do you think you can apply for another sum of money from the president?"
Looking at the slightly restrained subordinate in front of him, Yamamura laughed and said: "Watanabe-kun, the company will not treat any capable person unfairly. Don't worry, with the current results, I believe that the president will continue to increase investment."