As soon as the words left her mouth, her entire aura seemed to change.
The foreigners introduced themselves as usual.
After the introductions,
Li Chuchu summarized the previous information and said, "Considering that the price you offered is far lower than the market price, we've decided to suspend the steel supply to you."
As soon as these words were out, the other side stared at her with wide eyes.
Several white men were muttering something like "God" and "crazy".
"Miss Li, are you sure? Can you represent the steel mill?"
Hearing this, Teacher Xie frowned slightly in disapproval but said nothing. The most ridiculous thing at the negotiation table was when one's own side couldn't reach a consensus. Keeping silent was the best choice for her at this moment.
Seeing that the other side was getting anxious, this was exactly what Li Chuchu wanted.
Their anxiety indicated that they also had concerns.
They failed to take advantage and even ruined a cooperation.
No matter how high - and - mighty they were, they were just employees working for the company. If they messed this up, it would be difficult for them to account for it.
Mr. Wigel frowned slightly. "Do you know what you're saying? You have an old saying, 'Give and take'. Aren't you afraid that we won't supply you with machines?"
He tried to blackmail Li Chuchu with this.
Li Chuchu remained calm. "You probably forgot that these machines were not only developed by your country. Other countries also have such instruments. Moreover, not long ago, some people from Japan came to our factory to introduce this kind of products. We didn't accept their olive branch only because of the years - long cooperation between your country and us."
"However, if you insist on lowering the price of our steel in the name of supplying machines and attempt to buy steel at a price 1,500 yuan per ton lower than the national standard price, then our cooperation can only end here."
These words were as sharp as blades.
Each one stabbed at the arrogant and greedy hearts of those foreigners.
Their expressions were all full of astonishment.
They originally thought these people were easy to handle, but they didn't expect such a young girl to emerge.
The female negotiator on the opposite side was visibly enraged.
"You faithless people without the spirit of keeping promises! We won't cooperate with you anymore!"
Several of them shouted and were about to leave, but no one actually stepped out of the meeting room.
Mr. Wigel frowned tightly,
looking at Li Chuchu with vigilance and defense in his eyes.
Their company had assigned them a task this time.
If the company knew that they not only failed to reach a cooperation here but also lost the previous cooperation, they would surely fly into a rage. They didn't even know if they could keep their positions after going back.
He squinted slightly. Those people were almost convinced, but who would have thought such a tough person would appear out of the blue.
Another white man in a black suit, Mr. O'Leary, stared at Li Chuchu and said, "Miss Li, I've always heard that people in your country are modest and polite. Don't you think your attitude is a bit too arrogant?"
There was great dissatisfaction in his tone.
But Li Chuchu didn't care about his dissatisfaction. She nodded slightly. "Our modesty is based on backbone. We don't want the humility of bowing and scraping."
As soon as these words were said,
even Teacher Xie was stunned.
Then, a rare smile appeared on her lips. This was exactly what the young people of today should be like!
Li Chuchu's words directly broke through the other side's defense.
They were extremely annoyed.
The situation reached a stalemate.
Mr. Wigel stood up and laughed. "We can discuss the price further. After all, our company has had cooperation with your factory for so many years. Of course, the best result is to continue the cooperation."
At this moment, his attitude did a 180 - degree turn, and he became a peacemaker again.
Li Chuchu smiled but said nothing. "Of course, we can continue the cooperation. May I ask on what terms your country wants to negotiate the cooperation with us?"
Cooperation was okay, but they had to show their sincerity.
Otherwise, who would cooperate with them?
Mr. Wigel smiled. "We'll discuss this matter when we get back. It's getting late now. Let's continue the negotiation next time."
These old foxes!
Seeing that the negotiation was turning against them and not willing to give up this cooperation, they wanted to drag it on and wait for a turnaround.
But even so, they couldn't refuse. Since their purpose was to retreat in order to advance, they had to be patient for a while.
After the negotiation ended, everyone came out of the negotiation room.
Mr. Wigel left with his people without even saying a word to Factory Director Chen.
Factory Director Chen walked over, looking angry. "These people are so fickle! They said yesterday that they wanted to reach a cooperation as soon as possible! But today they've changed their tune!"
Li Chuchu comforted him. "These people are just employees. I'm sure if the cooperation can't be reached, it will be difficult for them to account for it when they go back. Now it's them who should be anxious. Stopping the negotiation urgently now, they may be looking for countermeasures. As long as we don't give in, they will probably make concessions."
Factory Director Chen felt a bit more confident after hearing this.
"Okay, we'll wait as you said."
After calming down, Factory Director Chen remembered Li Chuchu's performance at the negotiation table.
The translator had translated what she said at the negotiation table for him. When he heard the sentence, "Our modesty is based on backbone. We don't want the humility of bowing and scraping", he was deeply touched.
This was so right!
The steel mill disdained the kind of cooperation achieved by bowing and scraping and making concessions. If this matter couldn't be settled, he would report it to the superior leaders. Even if he was demoted, he wouldn't let those greedy foreigners succeed and lose their backbone.
Factory Director Chen patted Li Chuchu on the shoulder. "Chuchu, you did a great job! Don't put too much pressure on yourself no matter whether this matter succeeds or not."
Li Chuchu nodded.
Factory Director Chen looked at Li Chuchu and sighed with emotion. Her words at the negotiation table were sharp, and she knew when to advance and when to retreat. Her speech didn't seem to be that of a person with only a high - school education. Truly, like father, like son. If Sheng Lan were still alive, she would surely be very pleased to see her daughter's performance today.
The other section chiefs and specialists in the foreign affairs department all looked constipated.
When it came to them, the factory director kept pressuring them to be cautious. But when it came to Li Chuchu, he told her not to put too much pressure on herself?
This was such a different treatment!
However,
Li Chuchu's negotiation ability was indeed very strong. This strategy of retreating in order to advance made them tremble with fear.
They had nothing but admiration for Li Chuchu now.
After the negotiation ended, Mu Wan, Su Huan, and Li Chuchu followed Teacher Xie back to the broadcasting room.
On the way, Teacher Xie suddenly asked,
"Chuchu, where did you learn English?"
Li Chuchu felt a sudden tightness in her heart. Had she been found out?
She quickly found an excuse. "I taught myself. I once borrowed some English books from my classmates and found I was very interested in this, so I started to study it."