Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"Mr. Getty, please don't misunderstand, we absolutely did not mean to offend you."

Sensing the displeasure in Henry's tone, Xiang Huayan quickly tried to explain.

However, before he could finish speaking, Henry interrupted him forcefully: "Of course I know your intentions, otherwise you wouldn't be standing here right now."

But please remember, this is a one-off event.

If this happens again, we're no longer friends!

"Of course, of course."

A hint of displeasure flashed across Xiang Huayan's face, but he quickly regained his composure and smiled, nodding repeatedly to show his understanding.

He hadn't experienced being reprimanded by a junior for a long time.

However, this also made him realize that Henry Getty was not someone to be underestimated.

The other party immediately put on a show of force, which, while seemingly aggressive, also indicated that they had a preliminary intention to cooperate.

After all, if the other party doesn't have enough willingness to cooperate, why bother talking to you?

"Mr. Xiang, didn't you already have a cooperation plan ready?"

"Quickly, take it out and show it to Henry!"

Fred Sassoon, also from a prominent family, naturally understood the subtle difference between anger and power among people like him.

Seeing that Henry had finished expressing his dissatisfaction, he tucked the conversation back to substantive cooperation to avoid an overly awkward atmosphere.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Huayan immediately took out a folder from his briefcase and handed it to Henry.

"Mr. Getty, this is our initial plan for this collaboration."

It details various aspects, including market research, expected return analysis, and cooperation models.

Henry nodded slightly, took the folder, gestured for the two to sit on the bench in the gazebo, and then began to browse the first page on his own.

His eyes darted quickly across the paper, his brow furrowing occasionally. "Mr. Xiang, you don't even know the exact price of our arcade machines, yet you dare to guarantee sales of 5,000 units a year and 10,000 units in two years?"

Henry's words carried a hint of skepticism. He stopped reading, looked up at Xiang Huayan, and waited for his reply.

Xiang Huayan smiled slightly, clearly having been prepared.

"Mr. Getty, you're right, we indeed haven't received specific pricing information for your product."

However, based on our experience in the market and our initial understanding of your product, we believe it will be very attractive.

The targets of 5,000 and 10,000 units are based on our market assessment and forecasts of future trends.

"Moreover," Xiang Huayan continued confidently, "our Sun Yee On triad has considerable influence in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, and we are fully capable of helping your products quickly open up the market."

From small street-side shops to large shopping malls, we can ensure your products get enough exposure.

"Hmm, not bad."

Henry nodded and continued flipping through the documents in his hands.

"Your market research was quite thorough."

However, what exactly is this exclusive sales right you mentioned?

A glint flashed in Xiang Huayan's eyes: "This is to ensure that our cooperation is more positive."

Only by obtaining exclusive sales rights in Hong Kong and its surrounding areas for a certain period can we better guarantee our interests and help you better control the market, avoiding price wars and vicious competition.

Henry pondered for a moment, then asked, "How long do you want this deadline to be?"

"We believe two years is a reasonable timeframe, giving us enough time to promote your product and provide you with a stable income stream."

Xiang Huayan answered.

"Two years is not a short time!"

Henry nodded thoughtfully again, subtly expressing his doubts about the proposal.

How many arcade machines are you planning to buy in the first batch?

Although the information was already written, Henry sensed that Xiang Huayan's purpose did not seem so pure, so he deliberately asked a question to test him.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Getty, we are not prepared to adopt the arcade buyout model commonly used in the market."

We propose a revenue-sharing model, whereby your company receives 60% of the profit from each arcade machine sold, and we will cover the remainder.

As expected, Xiang Huayan insisted on his proposal, "If you have any dissatisfaction with this proposal, you can bring it up specifically, and we can discuss the proportions further."

"You're so optimistic about the profit-sharing system?"

Henry raised an eyebrow, his tone once again intriguing.

Why did you choose a revenue-sharing model instead of the traditional buyout model?

The arcade market typically adopts a buy-out model, where dealers purchase game machines in a lump sum and then assume full responsibility for their profits and losses.

The revenue-sharing system proposed by Xiang Huayan was not a common practice at that time, especially in the Asian market.

The other party not only offered a fixed guaranteed minimum figure, but also promised to give me 60% of the profits;

This is not doing business!

It's practically charity work!

"Mr. Xiang, aren't you just doing this for me for free?"

After deducting the 60% you give me, and basic labor costs, can you still make a profit?

Henry said with a half-smile.

Developing a market is not that simple!

It's alright in Hong Kong, after all, it's the old stronghold of the Sun Yee On triad.

However, if you go to Southeast Asia, even if the other party has some unusual influence, you still have to spend real money to open up sales channels step by step.

"Mr. Getty, you're overthinking it."

Xiang Huayan was not afraid that Henry would see through his underlying motives.

After all, this appears to be a completely altruistic collaboration.

"The reason we dare to make such a guarantee is that we have taken into full account the issues of cost and profit."

The Southeast Asian region has a large population base and a market size that cannot be ignored.

Our influence in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia is enough to ensure that our products can obtain sufficient market promotion.

With Mr. Getty's excellent products, we are confident that we will be able to achieve our expected sales targets.

Therefore, even if we only retain 40% profit, it will be enough to cover costs and generate a considerable return.

Henry listened attentively, and he roughly understood the source of Xiang Huayan's confidence.

The influence of the Sun Yee On triad in Southeast Asia is mainly maintained through its control of underground industries such as prostitution, gambling, drugs, and smuggling.

They further engage in shady and highly profitable activities such as extortion, protection money collection, drug trafficking, and usury to reap huge profits.

To date, they have successfully established close ties with secret societies and other gangs in Southeast Asia.

"Mr. Xiang,"

Henry said, "Your offer sounds very appealing, but I need more time to consider it."

We need to ensure that the terms in the contract protect the interests of both parties.

If you're really interested, come to our sci-fi arcade machine factory tomorrow, and we can have a proper chat.

"I would be delighted."