Chapter 2579 — Coercion and Enticement
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 2
"You what? You are thinking that cooperating with us is the best way out, are you not? Rest assured, we do not need you to do anything. All we want is your company's exemption-from-inspection rights for exported〖medicine〗. Just let us take a share of the profits in your exports and imports, and you can sit back and collect the money. It is a win-win proposition—why not?" The Zhuge military adviser, having dealt the slap, now offered the sweet date, and began to paint the benefits of cooperation.
"Your headquarters are in our country?" Lai the Fat Man had calmed down by now, and after a moment's hesitation he asked.
"Heh heh, our domestic branch is just that—a branch. I am the head of the branch, and I am responsible only for the business in these parts; the rest is not mine to manage. Of course, if Mr. Lai wishes to expand the business, that is not impossible either—I will help make the connections." The Zhuge military adviser said.
"If we do this for a year, how much profit would there be?" Lai the Fat Man pondered a moment, then asked.
"If you cooperate fully, I can guarantee you at least five billion in profit a year!" The Zhuge military adviser smiled. "Mind you, the unit is US dollars!"
"What! Five billion US dollars?" Even Lai the Fat Man now stared wide-eyed in astonishment! No wonder they said the richest people in the world were those invisible drug lords—that saying, it seemed, was no lie at all. If he, as a company merely taking a cut, could make five billion US dollars, how much could they make themselves? An astronomical figure, surely?
"Heh heh, are you tempted?" The Zhuge military adviser watched Lai the Fat Man's expression and felt his coercion and enticement were taking effect—first frighten Lai the Fat Man, then dangle great profit before him. He did not believe Lai the Fat Man could remain unmoved!
"Phew... To be honest, I myself am deeply tempted." Lai the Fat Man was not tempted—only appalled—but at this moment he had no choice but to feign keen interest and play along with the Zhuge military adviser. Otherwise, Guan the Doctor Pharmaceuticals would likely be notorious by this time tomorrow for suspected drug trafficking, and that would deal a fatal blow to the company's reputation!
〖Medicine〗saves people; drugs harm them. The stark contrast between the two would surely send the company's good name plunging.
"Myself? What do you mean by that?" The Zhuge military adviser was slightly taken aback.
"You should know the company is not mine alone—I have partners. So on this matter I cannot decide by myself. Even if you threaten me, I still cannot make the decision now." Lai the Fat Man said. "Of course, personally I am very much inclined to cooperate with Master Zhuge—after all, this money comes so fast—but I must first persuade my partners."
"Your partners? Oh, that is fine. Make a phone call and have your partners come here—I will talk with them myself!" The Zhuge military adviser was in no hurry. Once Lai the Fat Man was settled, half the battle was won.
"Master Zhuge, why do we not discuss it in detail after we return home? At a time like this, having my partners leave is hardly realistic. If I go abroad, there must be someone holding the fort at the company at home." Lai the Fat Man pondered a moment, then said.