Selling patents, it’s a bit rushed. Gao Yang didn’t expect Alexander and Max to start discussing patent sales, but since they’re already talking and Alexander seems to want to involve me, then of course, I have to inquire about the price first.
Gao Yang was shocked; Max was even more shocked than Gao Yang because he had just hinted at wanting to buy patents to Alexander, and unexpectedly, Alexander directly brought Gao Yang over.
"I’m very interested in collaborating, but the price, it’s a bit too early to discuss now. We need to evaluate the market prospects of this gun, and if we think this gun has potential, we also need to hold a board meeting to discuss it, so many things..."
After patiently listening to Max, Gao Yang turned to Alexander and asked, "Why are you telling me about this?"
Alexander said seriously, "This is my hard work, but I couldn’t have done it without your and Jack’s help, so if I want to sell it, I would at least want your consent."
Gao Yang nodded but then immediately asked Alexander, "You don’t plan to produce it yourself?"
Alexander smiled, "Certainly, it has to be produced, but the cost is indeed very high. If it doesn’t sell well, it will lose money."
Gao Yang gave Max an apologetic smile, then said to Alexander in a deep voice, "Then how about considering a collaboration with FN? Haven’t they already offered a high price?"
Alexander slightly nodded, "Yes."
Gao Yang continued, "And FN has just secured a major military order. American FN and the official government as well as the military have good relations. If you want the military to purchase and list your gun as standard equipment, FN is a very good choice."
Max was somewhat embarrassed; Gao Yang and Alexander’s back-and-forth seemed so naive in front of him, utterly lacking in technical content, triggering his embarrassment.
Gao Yang looked at Max again, chuckled apologetically, and then said, "Mr. Bradley, do you think Alexander and I are just putting on a show to raise the price in front of you? And it’s a particularly clumsy one, right?"
Max immediately forced a smile, "No, you’re overthinking."
Gao Yang shook his head, smiling at Max, "You don’t understand us, Mr. Bradley, you’re a gun trader, and we’re not. We’re all very busy, extremely busy, and we don’t have time to engage in drawn-out negotiations with you or other merchants. If a good price can be achieved, Mr. Alexander will sell. If it can’t be sold, it doesn’t matter—a man willing to spend tens of millions of dollars for his hobby doesn’t care about breaking even."
Max’s smile froze, and as he was about to speak, Gao Yang spoke ahead of him, saying, "So, your accustomed procedure is of no use to us, Mr. Bradley. You might want to purchase the patent at the lowest price or collaborate in the most suitable way, which requires research, discussion, and board approval, but we’re different, we’re very busy. While you conduct research, maybe someone else will offer a price Alexander is satisfied with, and then the patent is sold, and gone."
Alexander nodded alongside.
There had been no prior communication at all, and absolutely no one from FN company was going to buy any patents, but since Gao Yang said this, Alexander nodded without hesitation.
A mere few tens of millions, after all, Alexander truly didn’t care. Never mind what percentage of his assets this money represents; not caring is not caring.
Max hesitated, and Gao Yang sincerely said, "So, Mr. Bradley, I think you should now offer a sincere price right away. Don’t wait for any board meetings; give a price you think is appropriate. If we deem it suitable, we’ll consider selling the patent. If it’s unsuitable, it may just get sold to someone else shortly."
"It’s not that urgent, it can’t be that fast!"
Max was sweating a bit; he was a good businessman but faced with people who completely disregard conventions, his experience was useless. Regardless of whether what they said was true or just bargaining tactics, he had no means of resistance because his opponent wasn’t a businessman; they might really turn impossible business methods into reality.
Gao Yang nodded, turning to Alexander and said, "Actually, this matter has nothing to do with me; I’m just helping verify the gun’s performance."
Alexander stated seriously, "A gun that is very accurate won’t attract much attention, but performing a miracle with this gun will. Just like a car, no matter how good its paper performance is, it’s just a car on paper. But if someone drives it to become world number one, surpassing all others, then that car is no longer ordinary."
Although it seemed off-topic, Alexander’s straightforward words expressed one clear intention: he respects Gao Yang’s opinion, greatly respects it.
Gao Yang turned to Max again, smiled, and said, "Name your price; I’m really serious. FN company offered one hundred and twenty million dollars, so if your offer is lower than this, you don’t need to speak."
Max smiled helplessly, and then whispered, "That’s not possible unless FN company people have gone crazy."
Gao Yang shrugged, "I don’t know if FN company people have gone crazy, but you should receive news soon, or Mr. Alexander might conduct an auction, the highest bidder wins. I don’t know what he might think, but I know FN company offered one hundred and twenty million dollars."
Low-level tactics!
Max was truly disdainful of anything Gao Yang said; he’d be wasting years to believe it. But he immediately gave the highest price he could accept.
"50 million dollars, no higher, and I believe this will be the highest offer you’ll receive!"
Gao Yang nodded, shook hands with Max, then shook hands with Alexander casually and said, "You continue the conversation, I’ll leave for a bit to greet everyone."
Alexander was full of smiles and said deeply, "See you shortly."
"See you shortly."
Gao Yang left with Yelena, while Alexander smiled at Max, "Mr. Bradley, I’m very sorry, I must excuse myself."
Max was about to break down; he’d never encountered such business dealings.
"Mr. Alexander!"
Max raised his voice a bit, then used a tone filled with warning and anger, "I am very sincere, but I don’t like being fooled. I know you’ve spent a lot of money on this gun, and I also know you aren’t short of money, but the market prospects for a gun..."
Alexander raised his hand, smiled at Max, "Mr. Bradley, I think you misunderstood something; FN company’s offer of one hundred and twenty million dollars is real."
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