After he went back to the manor with Sylphie, Jasper did not waste too much time and directly asked to meet with Kit this time.
Kit did not refuse Jasper’s request and the two met in the back garden of the manor.
“Mr. Kit, I don‘t have much time.”
Sitting across from Kit, Jasper went straight to the point.
Although this meeting was important, he had already wasted a lot of time. The United States stock market would open again in less than 30 hours so Jasper did not have much time to spend time with Kit.
Kit smiled and nodded. Although he was old, he was still energetic. He looked at Jasper and said, “I can understand, so let’s just get to the point.”
As they were talking, Kit poured a cup of tea for Jasper and said slowly, “I’m making my offer.”
“First, you must help Sentel Corporation and the Maynards in North America reach an agreement. In the future, the Maynards will help with Sentel Corporation’s interests in the United States.”
Jasper picked up the hot teacup, took a sip, and waited blankly for Kit’s next request.
“Second, Sentel Corporation can give up the stocks of JW Company, but in the future, Sentel must get a share of JW Company’s patents in the technology, mobile, and Internet industry for free.”
“Third, JW Company needs to pay a total of 5 billion US Dollars. Of course, this fee can be paid in installments within the next five years.”
After he said these three terms, Kit glanced at Jasper, who was drinking tea with his head down. Then, he continued, “In exchange, Sentel Corporation will enter the market when the US stock market opens the day after tomorrow. We’ll help JW Foundation fight Softwin and Wall Street capital at all costs.”
“Preliminary estimates indicate that Sentel Corporation has to invest no less than 50 billion US Dollars.”
After listening to what Kit said, Jasper laughed.
“Mr. Kit, are you kidding me?”
Jasper’s words caused a flicker in Kit’s eyes.
“I seldom make jokes with people during business negotiations.”
“Well…”
Jasper nodded and said, “Then I will also offer my terms.”
“I would like to hear the details,” Kit said.
“First, Sentel Corporation must invest at least 100 billion US Dollars to cooperate with all of JW Foundation’s movements. In other words, JW Foundation is in command of all activity.”
“Second, Sentel Corporation cannot withdraw until the cooperation is officially ended.”
“I only have two terms, and in order to give Sentel Corporation the corresponding benefits, JW Foundation promises to pay Sentel Corporation 2 billion US Dollars as labor expenses within the next five years.”
“Secondly, I can help Sentel Corporation to negotiate with the Maynards in North America, but I do not promise to help you both reach an agreement. In other words, I am just an intermediary. Whether the negotiation can be achieved depends on how much Sentel is willing to pay.”
Having said that, Jasper shrugged and smiled. Then, he said to Kit, “Mr. Kit, see, this is how you sincerely negotiate terms. When I make two requests, I will give two benefits at the same time. I offer sincere treatment to all and fair trade to both young and old alike.”
Kit laughed at the words.
“Mr. Laine, this time it’s your turn to joke with me.”
Jasper said lightly, “You made a joke with me first. If you are sincere and willing to talk, then I can talk. If you are still in a joking mood, thenI think we can have dinner in advance.”
Kit frowned and replied, “Mr. Laine, you have to understand that you need Sentel Corporation to help you now. Sentel Corporation is not begging you to participate.”
“It doesn’t matter ifI ask for it or not, although I admit that I really need the power of Sentel Corporation now, but again, without me, Sentel’s losses elsewhere are also irreparable.”
Watching Kit’s expression change slightly, Jasper continued, “Mr. Kit, this is not a threat, but a frank conversation between smart people.”
Kit looked at Jasper blankly without speaking.
Jasper lowered his head to drink his tea. He did not say anything more.
The atmosphere in the garden became silent.
It seemed that no one was willing to take a step back. Meanwhile, Jasper drank his tea quietly. Kit did not speak even until the cup in his hand turned cold and he could see the bottom of his drink.
Jasper sighed. Then, he stood up and said, “Mr. Kit, since we can’t come to a set of conditions that both you and I are satisfied with, then it seems that I can only return to Somerland for now.”
“You’ll die if you go back,” Kit said lightly.
Jasper calmly said. “Mr. Kit, you are too confident, I am from Somerland.”
Jasper said, pointing to the direction of his country, and said calmly, “I have my motherland behind me.”
Kit was amused and he said, “This sounds very passionate, but it is also very naive.”
“This is not naive.”
Jasper looked serious and said, “The 1.3 billion people of Somerland know what they will face if I fall, and the Somerland government understands this even better. I was indeed just a pawn before, but now, even as a pawn, I was able to crash the market of my opponent. At this point, I’m guessing a pawn like me will no longer be a pawn that can be easily discarded.”
“I am the benchmark, and the benchmark cannot fall.”
Jasper continued, “It‘s just that I hope to continue to increase my value in front of my motherland, so that’s why I stand here to negotiate with you.”
“Mr. Kit, do you dare to have a bet with me? I will leave this place and fly directly to Swallow Capital. On Monday, the Somerland government will definitely enter the game at which point the United States government will no longer sit idly by.”
“By then, the financial war between the East and the West will be ignited. When that times comes, can Coreana, who has a special geographic location and an equally special economic status, and the Sentel plutocrats, who have important interests in many countries around the world, stay out of the matter?”
These words made Kit’s white brows tremble.
Jasper leaned over, got close to Kit, stared at the old man’s face, and said, “At least, for now, this matter is still under the control of us businessmen. However, when this becomes a dispute between countries, you and I will be cannon fodder.”
“Now, Mr. Kit, is Sentel willing to be a chess player or a chess piece?”
Jasper’s words caused Kit to fall into a long silence.
It was unknown how much time had passed. When Jasper was about to lose patience, Kit slowly spoke up. “You must promise to help Sentel realize its interests in the United States. There is no room for compromise on this.”
Jasper suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and calmly replied, “I am confident that I can persuade the Maynards of North America.”
