...

As the meeting concluded, Lin Yi did not stay to dine with these people but entrusted the task to Li Huiqun.

It has always been this way; in a sense, Li Huiqun can completely represent Lin Yi.

However, this made Lu Feng, who was already an object of envy, feel somewhat uneasy.

You must know that he not only cursed the Nuclear Manufacturing people yesterday but also hung up on Li Huiqun.

Now he could only hope that they didn't recognize him.

However, the idea was good, but reality is often harsh.

As he steeled himself to go up to toast with the others, Li Huiqun deliberately glanced at him and beckoned him over.

When he approached, Li Huiqun smiled and said:

"Hehe, President Lu truly has a way with words. Our group's receptionist really admires President Lu's eloquence. How about this, President Lu, let the young lady who admires your eloquence handle the collaboration project between your company and Nuclear Manufacturing."

After speaking, he slightly raised his wine glass to everyone:

"Hehe, there's still a lot to prepare for Nuclear Manufacturing Technology, and to start cooperating with everyone as soon as possible, I need to handle some matters related to it later, so I'll just use water instead of wine. Please forgive me, I'll finish my drink, and you're free to yours."

It must be said that after this period of training, Li Huiqun's social skills are indeed strong.

After saying this, he downed the tea in his hand.

And the surrounding entrepreneurs, while saying that President Li was polite, also finished their drinks.

But at this moment, Lu Feng holding his wine glass felt extremely embarrassed.

Those unaware might envy what Li Huiqun said just now.

But he knew that it was a clear rebuke.

But he had no choice; he shouldn't have been so tactless yesterday.

However, the implication wasn't to refuse cooperation.

Maybe if he just sincerely apologized to the young lady he insulted yesterday, this matter would be resolved.

With this thought, Lu Feng finished his glass of white wine.

But the bitterness in it was something only he knew.

...

Everything here progressed smoothly, and within just two days, over a hundred companies had informed Yamaguchi Seiko, accepting their breach of contract compensation and agreeing to cancel the contracts.

To this, Yamaguchi Seiko's response consisted of only two sentences:

"Unified breach of contract compensation allows for cancellation, but once the compensation is taken, collaboration with Yamaguchi Seiko is not allowed for a year.

Moreover, if a company that received compensation collaborates with Yamaguchi Seiko again, they must return this compensation."

This stance is actually quite reasonable.

After all, it's impossible to first take a handsome breach of contract compensation and then reestablish cooperation.

The Yamaguchi Clan isn't foolish; they've banked on these companies being unable to leave them.

Even now, after paying compensation, it won't be a month before they obediently return the compensation and beg us to sign high-value contracts again.

In the President's office of the Beijing Chamber of Commerce.

The new head of the Yamaguchi Clan, Yamaguchi Chunqilang, along with two clan elders, were chatting with President Xiao Quan.

"President Xiao Quan, all those Chinese companies have canceled cooperation, and this time we've compensated a total of 15.3 billion yen in breach of contract fees!"

Of course, this 15.3 billion isn't USD or RMB, but yen. If converted to RMB, it's nearly 900 million.

Nearly 200 partner companies, averaging a breach of contract fee of 5 million RMB per company!

No doubt, the top-tier partnering companies have a single breach of contract fee reaching 100 million.

This is considering that it's already year-end and many contracts are nearing expiration.

Otherwise, it might double or more.

And President Xiao Quan, hearing what Yamaguchi Chunqilang said, didn't take it seriously at all.

Instead, he leisurely picked up the teapot before him, slowly poured a cup for himself and the three others, and then said:

"Mr. Yamaguchi, don't worry. This money will come back soon. As I've said before, if it doesn't, the Chamber of Commerce will cover it."

Upon hearing Xiao Quan's words, the three from the Yamaguchi Clan exchanged glances and breathed a collective sigh of relief.

For the Chamber of Commerce, this sum is nothing, but for the Yamaguchi Clan, it isn't trivial.

Especially since they had spent significantly dealing with matters because of Yamaguchi Junichiro's issue earlier.

One could say that incident seriously weakened the Yamaguchi Clan.

If they had to bear this 15 billion or more themselves, the Elder Council would definitely not agree.

However, just as they breathed a sigh of relief, President Xiao Quan's voice rang out again:

"Half a month; if they haven't returned with the breach of contract compensation by then, the Chamber will pay you.

Hehe, let me share some insider info with you.

Just two days ago, those merchants from Huaxia secretly gathered once, and we had informants among them. Privately, they've already reached a consensus.

They intend to unite to pressure you.

They believe Yamaguchi Seiko wouldn't just give up the entire Huaxia market share.

Hehe, it's really quite laughable and foolish; do they really think their unity can stir up any trouble?

According to my estimate, they can hold out for a week at most. Once some of their companies run out of parts, this so-called alliance will naturally collapse.

One falls, then a second follows; within ten days, they'll obediently return the money."

Uh...

"Ah, President Xiao Quan, you're indeed right.

But isn't half a month too long? You know our current situation.

Huaxia is our largest exporter, with the Huaxia market occupying 70% of our production capacity.

Without this market, 70% of our production lines have to shut down.

The losses wouldn't just be in profits but in workers' wages and various impacts.

This situation shouldn't exceed seven days.

How about the Chamber of Commerce pay us first, and if they return the money, we'll pay back at the first opportunity."

This time, an elder spoke before Yamaguchi Chunqilang could speak.

It's not that they're frugal; the matter involves too much.

And most importantly, the Yamaguchi Clan has already paid too much to cooperate with the Chamber.

Even if these Western China Enterprises return in half a month, the loss during this period would be measured in tens of billions of yen.

Yet, upon hearing this, President Xiao Quan remained indifferent:

"Hehe, no need to rush, Mr. Yamaguchi. I'm acting this way to avoid unnecessary trouble since revealing the Chamber's involvement internationally would be problematic.

But don't worry. Since we're in a partnership, we wouldn't let you take on any risk.

How about ten days then? If they haven't returned in ten days, we'll pay you 15.3 billion.

Also, regarding your concerns about production halts, I believe there's no need for that.

According to our informants, besides some special small companies, almost all have tacitly accepted your price.

So just continue producing the necessary parts as per your original plan after you return.

Don't worry; they'll inevitably come back.

And by the way, if they truly don't come back, all losses will be covered by the Chamber.

Hehe, though that's something that would never happen..."

[To be continued...]

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