Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 204 Fooled Away Someone (Third Update, 3400+ words)

P.S.: Today's 10,000-word update is complete!
The Japanese have always been arrogant and look down on everyone in other countries, including their own masters.

A few years later, they clamored to buy Ami.

Moreover, they frequently sow discord in international affairs, as if they are afraid that others will not start a war.

To be precise, the little notebook is like the European equivalent of the British Empire; both are troublemakers!

However, Dai Ying maintained an arrogant demeanor, putting on airs of her aristocratic status.

While Xiaobenzi appears humble and polite on the surface, he actually looks down on others deep down.

Yuan Tian came every day last week. He was angry every day he didn't see Li Song, and the anger accumulated day by day.

If Yuan Tian could tear Li Song to pieces, he would kill Li Song immediately.

"Mr. Motoda, I'm sorry, I've been very busy lately."

"I apologize for the neglect, Mr. Motoda," Li Song said with a smile, extending his hand to shake hands with the other man.

"No, no!" Yuan Tian looked at Li Song and saw that he didn't look apologetic at all, but instead had a smug, punchable grin on his face.

"Mr. Li, we have noticed that your company has recently applied for many international patents!"

"I wonder if there's any possibility of collaboration regarding these international patents?"

"Besides, your company seems to be quite small!" Yuan Tian said bluntly after sitting down, not forgetting to subtly belittle the other party by saying that the company was not large.

This is actually one of the diplomatic tactics. People in the foreign affairs department will use certain language to provoke the other party, so that the other party may impulsively leak some information.

In Yuan Tian's view, Li Song is so young, yet he can control so many companies and patents; he is definitely a puppet!
However, puppets also have their uses. This puppet is so young; dealing with someone like this should be a piece of cake for me.

If I can't even handle people like this, how can I possibly work in the foreign affairs department!
After having tea served, Li Song chuckled and asked, "Mr. Yuantian, are you here to cooperate with me in an official capacity or in a private capacity?"

"We are here at the request of the company to discuss cooperation," Yuan Tian replied, looking at the teacup in front of him and then at Li Song.

"Our company welcomes all companies to discuss cooperation."

"Our company's motto is that competition is the only way to develop!"

"Furthermore, our company also knows that no single enterprise can monopolize the market!"

"I wonder which company Mr. Motona is representing to discuss which collaboration?"

"Do you have a detailed letter of intent for cooperation?" Li Song asked, picking up his teacup and blowing on the tea inside.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Tian quickly replied, "What are your company's requirements for cooperation?"

"Mr. Motoda, you haven't produced anything in writing, which makes you seem very insincere!"

"Furthermore, I don't think it's appropriate for the government to get involved in commercial matters!"

"Because this could very likely cause unnecessary and enormous trouble," Li Song warned calmly, emphasizing the words "enormous trouble."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Tian pondered for a moment and asked, "I wonder, what kind of trouble is Mr. Li referring to?"

"Hehe, I believe Mr. Yuan Tian is not a fool. Just how much strength does it take for our company to develop these technologies!"

"What kind of financial and material resources would it take to develop such technology?!"

"I believe Mr. Motoda also has this question in his mind?"

Let me explain it more clearly!

"There's some money you little rascals want to make, but we want to make it too!"

"We hope that the money will be earned through purely commercial cooperation and competition, because if the authorities get involved, it could cause you a huge problem!"

"And you, Mr. Motoda, who is actually carrying out this operation, will you become a victim?"

“I originally thought Mr. Motoda was a smart man, but after learning that he came every day last week, I realized that his intelligence is not that great.” Li Song’s words were cryptic.

Upon hearing this, Motoda was completely stunned.

The information Yuan Tian has gathered during this period indicates that Parkson and Li Song have a very powerful background.

But this background is definitely not mainland China!

Because many of the technologies involved are definitely not owned by mainland China.

Therefore, Yuan Tian once analyzed that Li Song might be backed by a Western conglomerate!
The reason why Li Song's company stepped forward was to compete with his country for interests in the mainland.

This prevents the transfer of outdated technologies and equipment from the country to the mainland.

This suspicion had been lingering in Motoda's mind for a long time, but there was no evidence to support it.

Now that Li Song has said this, Yuan Tian realizes that coming to Parkson Company was probably a mistake.

If Li Song is backed by a large Western conglomerate...

Once the large conglomerate behind them gets involved, even a lowly service officer like myself will be in trouble!

I'm afraid I'll become the scapegoat for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!

Motoda felt a chill run down his spine at the thought, but he didn't know what to do.

"Mr. Motoda, please convey to your country's companies that we welcome them to come and discuss cooperation, but the premise is that they are sincere and that it is limited to commercial means!"

"Suzuki Company hired shady characters to find out about my background and even sent people to follow my company!"

"Suzuki should have been punished, but we didn't want to cause trouble, so we've always been unwilling to have any contact with your little Japanese company."

"Because you don't like to follow rules when you do things, while we like to limit things to a certain scope!"

"That's why I haven't been in contact with companies from your country lately—because we really dislike people who don't follow the rules!" Li Song added.

Seeing Yuan Tian's expression, Li Song guessed that his words had left the other party somewhat confused, so he gave him another way out.

"I didn't know that was the case. I'm so sorry!"

"I'm sorry to have troubled you!" Yuan Tian readily accepted the excuse. Although he had been humiliated by Li Song, it was because Suzuki Company didn't follow the rules. Moreover, with this explanation, he could report back to his superiors.

It turns out that the reason I hadn't seen Li Song for several days wasn't because Li Song didn't want to see me, but because those bastards at Suzuki Company were breaking the rules!

These companies have made our foreign affairs department lose face.

"Well, but I hope that companies from your country will submit concrete and feasible letters of intent for cooperation!"

"I think Mr. Motoda should be aware that our company and I are well aware of the business methods that enable us to possess so many patented technologies!"

"I hope you will tell your country's companies not to resort to other means!"

"Because they cannot bear such consequences."

“Last time was the first and last time. If we find out about it again, you’ll know that our methods might be a bit hard for you to accept!” Song Cong said with a smile.

"it is good!!"

"I'm sorry to bother you, Mr. Li!"

"I will definitely tell those companies!" Yuan Tian didn't want to stay here for another second.

Motoda certainly knew how much influence Ami's conglomerates wielded in Japan!
"Okay!" Li Song stood up with a smile and saw the other person out.

"excuse me!"

"Thank you!" Yuan Tian bowed to Li Song at the company entrance and then hurriedly left with his men.

Tian Jiahui was surprised to see that Yuan Tian had finished talking with Li Song so quickly, and that he had such a good attitude before leaving.
You know, this guy's face was incredibly ugly every time he came in last week!
Did my boss resort to unconventional methods again, just like he did to me?

Li Song returned to his office.

Then I started writing the article, because everyone else in the company was helping with the patent registration!
Zhang Dehua treated everyone to lunch at noon, which was boxed lunch, of course. In the evening, Zhang Dehua treated everyone to dinner at a restaurant.

Of course, you can only eat after you've finished your work!
I was busy until after 4 p.m. this time!

Only then was the patent registration completed!

Then they started signing contracts; the cost of this patent registration was over 16 million.

Zhang Dehua used the truck that Li Song had brought to load the materials back onto the truck, and then, escorted by several vans, delivered the documents back to the company.

The company staff were already waiting, and the patent registration department staff had also arrived.

Of course, Zhang Dehua was able to do this business because he had connections in the patent registration department.

After getting off work, Li Song did not go to a restaurant for dinner. Instead, he went home to change his clothes and then, accompanied by his bodyguard, went with Liu Jiale to see the governor.

Li Song had a general understanding of this Governor of Hong Kong.

Governor Mak was arguably the most well-regarded of all the governors of Hong Kong.

During his ten years as Governor of Hong Kong, he brought about many changes to Hong Kong Island, including the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the MTR, universities, and more!
Because this Governor of Hong Kong was not from a colonial background, but a diplomat, and he did not use the colonial management methods.

Of course, Hong Kong Island also transitioned from its original light industry to the financial industry during this period.

To make Hong Kong Island one of the Four Asian Tigers.

Moreover, in 1979, Governor Mak went north and learned of the mainland's determination at the time, but he did not publicize it extensively after returning!

Then they left Hong Kong Island before the negotiations even began!
Later, in 1997, he also participated in the handover ceremony.

But for Li Song, anything that hinders his development is a stumbling block.

The meeting took place inside the restaurant of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is very famous and luxurious. Many celebrities are regulars here. It mainly serves French and Cantonese cuisine.

Li Song arrived ten minutes early and went straight into the private room.

The private rooms offer views of Victoria Harbour!
Li Song still had the mood to stand in front of the window and look at the view of Victoria Harbour.

Liu Jiale, on the other hand, was preoccupied with his own thoughts. If the governor blocked the deal, then the only option left was to acquire the company.

Governor Macdonald was a punctual man, as he was a former diplomat.

So, just ten minutes after Li Song arrived, the governor arrived as well.

The governor looked at the young man before him, who approached with neither arrogance nor servility, extended his right hand to shake hands, and greeted him fluently in English: "It's a pleasure to meet Your Excellency the Governor!"

Governor Mack also gave a diplomatic smile: "Mr. Li is younger than I expected!"

"Your Excellency, please have a seat!" Li Song directly invited the other party to sit down.

“In the eyes of the people of Hong Kong Island, the Governor is the best Governor, without exception!” Li Song said again.

The governor still gave a diplomatic smile upon hearing this: "Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Li. I did not expect you to be so famous at such a young age."

“Governor, I would like to make some contributions to the cultural development of Hong Kong Island, so I would like to obtain a TVB license, one with not too many restrictions. What do you think, Governor?” Li Song asked directly.

dinner?

The deal's done, it's on me!
You're dreaming if things haven't gone well!

Governor Mack's diplomatic smile vanished because Li Song had been too direct.

It caught me completely off guard!

Does this Easterner lack any sense of social etiquette?

You think you can settle things just by pouring a cup of tea?

Or is the other party being so direct that they might be using some other means?

Governor Mack replied with a smile, "It's after get off work hours now, let's not talk about work!"

"Hehe, please give my regards to your family for me, Governor." Li Song chuckled, then stood up and left!
(End of this chapter)