Technology dominance starts with learning machines

Chapter 121 There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests

Although the atmosphere in the conference room was a little strange, it did not stop everyone from starting round after round of business compliments.

Almost all those present today are competitors who usually compete secretly in the industry.

Anyway, commercial promotion doesn’t cost any money.

After some exaggeration and flattery, everyone took their seats.

Then, everyone placed their mobile phones on the conference table one by one in tacit understanding.

I even pushed it forward on purpose.

Even Li Ping'an tacitly pushed his phone to the middle of the conference table, then crossed his fingers and placed them firmly on the table, exuding calmness and confidence.

On both sides of him, Old Wu and Zhang Feng sat down close to him, one on the left and one on the right.

In an instant, the originally noisy conference room became quiet.

Li Ping'an smiled and looked at everyone calmly, but he never showed any intention of speaking first.

As one of the representatives who came prepared, Wang Xue keenly captured the subtle atmosphere of the scene.

She only pondered for a moment, then decisively broke the silence, her clear and firm voice echoing in the conference room:
"Mr. Li, I am here today on behalf of Tobco to discuss cooperation with your company with full sincerity."

Wang Xue paused for a moment and continued, "If you are willing to sell your company's neuron connection technology, we are willing to pay your company 100 billion in one lump sum!"

Then, Wang Xue emphasized her tone and said word by word, "US dollars!"

If it is a normal business cooperation negotiation, the price is usually offered gradually.

But Wang Xue knew very well that the possibility of Li Pingan selling this key technology was almost slim.

Wang Xue thought to herself, even if Li Ping'an really wanted to sell, would the higher-ups agree? This was still a big question mark.

Furthermore, even if Li Ping'an agreed at the moment, she would have successfully completed the task assigned by the company.

The worst that could happen if she returned to the headquarters and was criticized by the shareholders for the way she quoted the price, but so what?
After all, getting the technology is the most important thing.

However... Wang Xue felt from the bottom of her heart that this kind of "what if" situation would hardly happen.

In this case, it would be better to drop a bombshell right from the start and directly quote the bottom line price, catching the other companies that came today off guard.

As expected, as soon as Wang Xue finished speaking, the expressions of everyone in the conference room changed instantly.

There was shock, surprise, and reluctance.

Even Li Ping'an, who was usually calm, couldn't help but look at Wang Xue a few more times.

100 billion US dollars, all in one lump sum in cash. It would be self-deception to say that you are not tempted by such an attractive figure.

He, Li Ping'an, is not a saint.

However... Li Ping'an knew very well that this technology could not be sold.

Not to mention that the value of the products derived from this technology far exceeds 100 billion US dollars. From the perspective of its own long-term development, once the neuronal connection technology is sold, it will undoubtedly be digging its own grave and hurting itself miserably.

By then, how can he launch a virtual reality game?

If you sell the key technology to others, you will either be cheating yourself or someone else.

The other medical equipment suppliers sitting on both sides of Wang Xue were still forcing smiles on their faces, looking friendly and smiling.

But in his heart, he had already greeted all eighteen generations of Wang Xue.

They were filled with resentment and secretly complained to themselves, how can you talk about business like this?
You revealed all your cards right at the start, are you going to let others play with you?

Ignoring the different looks on other people's faces, Wang Xue immediately added:
"This is our greatest sincerity in entrusting the blog."

Her words were straightforward and clear, undoubtedly telling everyone directly that this was her final offer.

Any higher... that would be beyond her authority. Anyone else who wants to fight for it can do so on their own.

For a moment, the conference room fell into a brief silence, and everyone was silently digesting this offer. After a long time, Wang Xue looked at Li Pingan who was still smiling and silent, and she already had the answer in her heart.

"101 billion dollars!"

Finally, someone couldn't hold back and made a higher offer.

Wang Xue just glanced at the other person calmly without saying anything.

She knew in her heart that although competition among peers was fierce, there was no need to make the relationship too strained.

Just then, Li Pingan coughed lightly after hearing the latest quotation.

"Cough cough cough~~~".

Li Pingan sat up straight and said with a sincere look:

"Well, I'm really sorry.

Although everyone's price is very attractive, unfortunately, this technology is not something I can sell just because I want to. Please forgive me and be tolerant. "

As soon as these words were spoken, an expression of "as expected" instantly appeared on Wang Xue's face.

She knew in her heart that the real negotiations about cooperation had officially begun from the moment Li Ping'an refused to sell the technology.

Thinking of this, Wang Xue took the lead.

Strike while the iron is hot and put forward new cooperation plans as soon as possible.

"Mr. Li, we are willing to pay 100 million US dollars to buy the distribution rights of intelligent prosthetics in North America."

In an instant, the conference room exploded, and representatives from various companies began to offer their prices.

Some of those who can sit at this conference table are fools.

Everyone knows that buying technology is just the first step.

In the business world, there is an eternal truth: "As long as the benefits are tempting enough, even former enemies can be turned into friends in an instant."

Take the distribution rights of smart prosthetics for example. Once successfully acquired and resold, the profit margin will be absolutely staggering, and it can easily be sold more than ten times.

This huge profit pie is enough to make any company crazy.

At around five o'clock in the afternoon, the afterglow of the setting sun dyed the entire city golden.

Li Ping'an, with a smile on his face, personally escorted the representatives from each company downstairs and watched them get into the car one by one.

At this moment, to be precise, these people have transformed themselves into partners of Zhilifang Technology.

When the cars slowly drove away and disappeared from sight, Old Wu frowned slightly and said worriedly:

"Boss, what if they suddenly unite and stop purchasing smart prosthetics one day, or even the country behind the union prohibits the sale of our products in their country? What should we do then?"

When Li Pingan heard Old Wu's concerns, he turned around with a hint of surprise in his eyes and said:

"Wouldn't that be better?"

After a slight pause, a gleam of wisdom flashed in Li Ping'an's eyes.

Li Pingan patted Old Wu's shoulder gently and said firmly: "Even if they try to resist, you don't have to worry too much.

You know, truly high-quality products have a strong appeal in themselves and can actively attract customers to come."

“In fact, according to my original plan, the company is also preparing to set up a private hospital.

By then, relying on the quality of our intelligent prostheses, those international friends will certainly not hesitate to travel across the ocean to come and place orders.

As long as they come, they will bring in obvious GDP!"

(End of this chapter)