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"Then I'll choose the first option!"

Chen Dong's firm answer surprised Mo Jianlin and Lu Qiuzhi, who asked, "Comrade Chen, why didn't you choose the second option? Don't you want to hear about the other, more favorable terms of the second option?"

Chen Dong raised his hand, gesturing for Mo and Lu to introduce themselves, though he wasn't really interested in what they were going to say next.

Although Chen Dong knew that China's economy would take off in the future, and its domestic market would surpass America's to become the world's largest consumer market, that was something that would happen 20 or 30 years from now, not now.

Chen Dong didn't know who proposed the second transfer and accounting plan, nor did he know what the person who proposed it thought made him, Chen Dong, think that he would choose such a obviously disadvantageous plan.

Could it be that Chen Dong's extravagant spending of 100 million US dollars in Nanshan County made the person who proposed this plan think that Chen Dong was a fool with too much money?

That might disappoint this person. Chen Dong is not stupid; on the contrary, he values ​​money very much!

"Comrade Zai Dong, if you choose the second option, the Central Government will grant you the right to fast-track and inspection-free passage through major ports in China, and will also provide you with a bonded warehouse for the transfer and transportation of goods. Are you sure you want to choose the first option?"

"I'm sure!"

Chen Dong crossed his legs and gestured to Mo and Lu, saying, "Let's talk about how to repay the raw material payments in installments, and the interest incurred during the installment period!"

Mo and Lu exchanged a glance, then calmly asked Chen Dong, "Mr. Chen Dong, this involves the issue of the port price for the equipment, and we cannot provide you with too many raw materials at once!"

Mo Jianlin actually had one more thing to say: if he gave Chen Dong too many raw materials, it would inevitably lead to a decrease in China's exports. A decrease in exports would mean a decrease in foreign exchange earnings, which would increase the pressure to repay the loan.

Chen Dong nodded. "In that case, I will charge a 5% handling fee for each piece of equipment. I hope you understand."

"Comrade Zai Dong, isn't 5% a bit too high?"

Chen Dong shook his head and said, "Is 5% high? Directors, I need to pay a heavy price to purchase the equipment you need from the embargoed countries, and then transport it through multiple ports before it finally reaches China. During this process, I need to coordinate with all parties involved. 5% is already a friendly price!"

"If China weren't my motherland, I wouldn't risk so much to smuggle prohibited equipment for other countries, not even 5%, let alone 10%!"

"If this is discovered, my business in America will be severely damaged!"

Chen Dong now realizes how prescient the saying "rushing is not a good deal" was. When Sun Quanwu came to discuss the purchase of embargo equipment with him, Chen Dong felt that he had agreed too easily.

This is why Mo Jianlin and Lu Qiuzhi, the two directors, now think that Chen Dong can easily accomplish the task, and that the conditions he proposes seem to indicate that Chen Dong is the one with the need.

That's putting the cart before the horse!

After listening to Chen Dong's words, Mo Jianlin and Lu Qiuzhi fell silent. Chen Dong's demands were somewhat beyond their expectations. This negotiation might have to be put on hold until they had consulted with the relevant ministries again before it could continue.

Mo Jianlin then spoke up, "Comrade Zai Dong, I will truthfully report your requests to the relevant ministries. After receiving a clear response, we will then discuss the matter with you again!"

"Then you'll probably have to come to Nanshan County in Tuocheng to find me. I have to fly back to Tuocheng this afternoon," Chen Dong said to the two of them, his schedule was very tight.

"Okay, we will go to Tuocheng to meet you then," Mo Jianlin and Lu Qiuzhi stood up, shook hands with Chen Dong and Chen Zaisheng again, said goodbye to Ding Zhuo, and left the office.

Chen Dong smiled and got up to leave, but Ding Zhuo stopped him, saying, "Zai Dong, there are no outsiders here. Tell me the truth: what is your opinion on the conditions proposed by the State Planning Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation?"

"Secretary Ding, I am rich and willing to invest, but I am not a sucker," Chen Dong smiled and pointed to himself.

Ding Zhuo smiled and said, "Zai Dong, the people in the ministries who made these demands may not understand that you really want to do something practical for China. You, on the other hand, may have misunderstood them."

"Since Directors Mo and Lu have left, you can tell me your specific requirements so I can act as your mouthpiece."

"Secretary Ding, barter is acceptable, but I absolutely cannot agree to simple transfer and accounting, or restrictions on my foreign exchange transactions," Chen Dong said. "Just as I told Directors Mo and Lu, this is simply trying to get something for nothing!"

"I know that China's foreign exchange reserves are insufficient, but that's not a reason for me to take out my own money to purchase prohibited equipment for China. I'm a businessman!"

Chen Dong grew up in America and doesn't have such noble sentiments. Using his own money to spend on others isn't patriotism; it's foolishness!

Ding Zhuo nodded deeply, indicating his understanding of Chen Dong. He felt that both of Chen Dong's plans were too wishful thinking. He reassured him gently, "Zai Dong, don't worry. The equipment you've been procuring is indeed urgently needed by China. It's essential to purchase it!"

"You should come up with your own proposal, and I'll relay it to the relevant ministries on your behalf. How does that sound?"

Chen Dong frowned and thought for a moment. Since Ding Zhuo had said so, Chen Dong decided not to hold back and said frankly, "Secretary Ding, since you've said so, I'll speak frankly as well."

"Okay, go ahead!"

"Transferring the payment into the accounting system isn't unacceptable, but I won't transfer the entire payment into your so-called secret account at the People's Bank of China. We need to make that clear first!"

"Um."

"My plan is for 20% of the payment to be transferred to the books, 60% to be paid in installments for raw materials, and 20% to be paid in US dollars. In return, I will reduce the original 5% handling fee to 2%!"

"At the same time, I must be granted the special right to independently invest and set up factories in China, with free access to funds in my secret account, and the safety of my invested assets must be guaranteed. Furthermore, the fast-track inspection-free access and bonded warehouses at major Chinese ports mentioned by Director Mo must also be retained. These are my bottom lines!"

Chen Dong's demands put Ding Zhuo in a difficult position for a moment. After a long pause, Ding Zhuo said, "Zai Dong, I will do my best to help you with your requests. After all, the equipment you've purchased is indeed of great use to China!"