Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!-Chapter 650 - 596: Negotiations—How Many Billions?

Yan Yueqing leaned back against her chair, appearing relaxed yet exuding an undeniable decisiveness, "Mr. Zheng, approaching the acquisition of the core plot with this level of sincerity and understanding is, frankly, somewhat trifling. It even makes me think that your company, or you personally, have seriously misjudged the strategic significance of this land and the degree of respect for our rights."

Zheng Guodong’s expression finally clouded over.

He hadn’t expected Yan Yueqing to be so direct and forceful, nor did he anticipate her understanding of the land’s value to be so precise and far beyond his expectations. He attempted to maintain his composure, "President Yan, we have come with sincerity, and this price has been professionally evaluated..."

"Professionally evaluated?" Yan Yueqing chuckled lightly, interrupting him, "What was the basis of the evaluation? Was it overlooking the strategic core position of the plot? Underestimating the actual operational value and potential revenue of the modern farm? Or deliberately avoiding the immeasurable land value surge brought about by your project’s residency? If this is your company’s professional evaluation, then I think it’s more like a probe, or should I say... a sham."

She stood up, not as tall as Zheng Guodong, yet her presence completely overshadowed him at this moment.

She made a gesture of sending him off, her tone leaving no room for negotiation, "Mr. Zheng, please go back. Take this proposal back to your team and those in your company who truly have decision-making power, and think it over carefully. Think about what HZ-07 block actually means to you, think about which real value elements should be included in a ’reasonable’ compensation plan. Once you’ve figured it out, come back with genuine sincerity."

Zheng Guodong was stifled by this unceremonious dismissal, his face turning livid.

Having been in the business world for many years, he rarely encountered a negotiation opponent so unconventional and full of confidence. He suppressed his anger and asked in a deep voice, "President Yan, let’s be straightforward. What do you think counts as ’reasonable’? Name your price!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Yueqing turned around, gazing again at the vast blue sea and sprawling outlines of the farm bathed in sunlight outside the window.

Her profile appeared serene and profound in the light. Moments later, she turned back to Zheng Guodong, suddenly breaking into a bright smile, a smile radiant yet sharp enough to make one’s heart quake.

"What I want?" Her red lips slightly parted, uttering a number so clear it was earth-shattering, "Ten billion."

In the office, a pin-drop silence ensued.

When Zheng Guodong heard the price quoted by Yan Yueqing, his pupils contracted sharply, his fingers clenching the documents tightly. He almost thought he misheard, but the other’s calm gaze unmistakably told him—this was no joke. He took a deep breath, suppressing his rising fury, his voice cold and incredulous:

"President Yan," he almost spat the words through clenched teeth, "Ten billion? Are you joking, or do you think Hailan Heavy Industry is a gullible fool to be slaughtered?" He leaned forward slightly, the oppression of his high position quickly permeating the air, his sharp gaze stabbing towards Yan Yueqing like a tangible blade, "Indeed, HZ-07 block is planned as core construction land, but that absolutely does not mean it is worth this astronomical price! You should be well aware that the policy’s location choice here does not mean it is irreplaceable!"

He paused, his tone decisive and carrying an undeniable warning, "Ten billion! This figure is enough to make the group’s top executives reassess the feasibility of the entire project’s location! Haidu’s coastal areas are not limited to this one spot; for the overall project benefits and cost control, the group has valid reasons and the capacity to apply to higher authorities to change the core area planning, or seek elsewhere! Are you sure you want to use this exorbitant asking price to turn this ’treasure land’ into an unbearable hot potato?"

Faced with Zheng Guodong’s almost eruptive anger and blatant threats, Yan Yueqing merely curled her lips slightly into a faint yet deeply meaningful smile. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

She neither argued nor explained, her calm gaze unwavering as if she had long anticipated his reaction. She simply raised her hand lightly, gesturing "please", her voice steady and unperturbed:

"Mr. Zheng, given the importance of the matter, perhaps... you should return first, report this figure truthfully to your superiors, and then make your decision?"

Her attitude was composed to the point of near certainty, that quiet confidence fanned Zheng Guodong’s already blazing anger of being underestimated, yet also stirred a faint, indescribable apprehension.