Chapter 284 Jordan's Abacus and George's Careful Thoughts(2/2)
Jordan Penniman was gnashing his teeth angrily. His plans were disrupted by this guy George Fairburn.
"Mr. Zhang, it seems inappropriate for you to open a self-operated store on the Champs Elysées, right?
This is our basic base. You open a self-operated store in our home and then ask us to open a store outside. Isn’t this inappropriate?” Jordan Penniman said with a forced smile.
Zhang Junping did not speak, but glanced at George Fairburn, and then pointed at Christina and others who were having a verbal spat.
It means telling Jordan Penniman that I opened a store on the Champs Elysées on the terms negotiated with George Fairborn in exchange for benefits.
It has nothing to do with the cooperation you mentioned.
"Mr. Zhang, I think the previous agreement can be terminated.
Let's talk about new ways of cooperation.
You can entrust Chinese works of art to us, and we guarantee to sell them at a high price so that Mr. Zhang will not suffer a loss.
As Mr. Zhang said, China Art Company belongs to the state.
The money purchased also belongs to the state.
But when we cooperate, the money we make belongs to us.
This is a win-win cooperation, isn't it?" Jordan Penniman stopped talking in circles and said straight to the point.
"Sorry, I'm not interested in the cooperation you mentioned.
I'm not short of money!
To put it bluntly, with my skills and painting skills, money is just a number to me.
If Mr. Penniman wants to cooperate, then cooperate according to the plan I just mentioned.
Of course, you now also have the right to terminate previous cooperation and terminate negotiations.
This is your right.
I have said before that France is not my only choice.
The Bald Eagle's Fifth Avenue in New York, Oxford Street in the UK, Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich, etc.
All can be our choice!
However, by that time, imitation will no longer be exclusive to you.
I believe that there are many art dealers in the world who are willing to provide us with better services in exchange for the exclusive rights to copy." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
"Mr. Zhang, don't forget, this is Paris and the Stuart Manor!" Jordan Penniman said dangerously.
"I know! How can I do that?
Mr. Penniman is trying to tell me that if I don't satisfy you, I won't be able to leave this manor?
Mr. Penniman, China today is not the Qing government a hundred years ago, and the experience left by your ancestors is outdated." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
"Calm down, calm down!
Mr. Zhang, Jordan doesn’t mean this!
Stuart Manor is mine, and Mr. Zhang is my most distinguished guest.
Even if cooperation fails, we can still be friends." George Fairborn quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
He glanced at Jordan Penniman lightly and warned him not to mess around.
Jordan Penniman glared at George Fairburn fiercely. If you hadn't interrupted, would I have used threats?
Zhang Junping stopped talking and drank tea quietly. He said everything that needed to be said and expressed everything that needed to be expressed.
Next, it depends on how they choose.
Is it win-win cooperation, or is it a fight or a collision?
Perhaps noticing the situation here, the lawyers on both sides of the negotiation temporarily suspended the negotiation and looked at their respective bosses.
Consensus between bosses is the basis for their negotiations.
If the boss has already broken down the conversation, then there is no need for them to continue the conversation.
"Mr. Zhang, I think we should cooperate according to the conditions we discussed yesterday.
As for the cooperation that Jordan just mentioned, it is completely different from the cooperation yesterday." George Fairburn waved his hand to his lawyer, indicating to continue, and said to Zhang Junping with a bright smile.
Zhang Junping also gave Christina a continuing look.
"Since Mr. Stuart said so, let's continue our cooperation yesterday.
We’ll talk about the rest later.” Zhang Junping said with a smile.
Next, everyone no longer talked about franchise store cooperation, but just chatted about some historical anecdotes and the international economic situation.
Zhang Junping is not afraid of talking about this, or in other words, no BJ man is afraid of talking about this.
There are so many books in Zhang Junping's space that even the words "learned and rich" are not enough to describe his knowledge reserve.
Whether it's the history of France, the history of archrival Prussia, or the history of pig teammate Italy, Zhang Junping has it all at his fingertips.
After seeing the boss, they started chatting, and Christina and others also accelerated the process.
Zhang Junping and the others chatted for more than half an hour, and Christina came over with the other party's lawyer.
"Boss, we've already negotiated. Here's the summary. Take a look." Christina walked up to Zhang Junping, handed him a piece of paper, and then reported the report in a low voice.
Zhang Junping took it and took a look. This is an excerpt of the rights and obligations in the contract, as well as matters that require special attention.
Don't look at it, the contract is dozens of pages long, but the useful content is only on one page.
Of course, it cannot be said that other clauses are useless. Other clauses are interpreted in various laws and judicial languages to protect the content on this page.
In the eyes of lawyers, every law has loopholes.
The meaning of lawyers' existence is to find these loopholes and fill them with other legal provisions and judicial interpretations.
Otherwise, lawyers are a very popular profession abroad.
Because, whether you live, work, or do business abroad, you cannot do without a lawyer.
When watching foreign movies and TV series, a line often appears: You talk to my lawyer.
This is a very real thing, because you don't know when you will break the law.
Therefore, it is really difficult to move forward without a lawyer abroad.
Of course, some poor people abroad are basically in a state of ruin. They cannot afford lawyers, so naturally they do not need lawyers.
Because their choice is: mess it up.
There were two contracts in total, and Zhang Junping expressed no objection after reading them.
George Fairborn and the other three K also expressed no objections.
Both parties signed and stamped it.
A private seal also has legal effect.
“I wish us a happy cooperation!”
“A pleasure to work with!”
Zhang Junping and George Fairburn shook hands respectively.
"Mr. Stuart, I hope to organize a touring exhibition of traditional Chinese arts and crafts in the near future. As for the time, it would be best to hold it this summer.
In addition, I hope that the store on the Champs Elysées can be confirmed before I return to China." Zhang Junping directly stated his request.
"No problem! I will arrange for someone to help Mr. Zhang find a suitable store tomorrow.
In addition, our media will also warm up the Chinese traditional arts and crafts exhibition.
July is a sunny season, and everyone will definitely enjoy going to the air-conditioned exhibition hall to watch the exhibition." George Fairburn promised with a smile.
"July is a hot season, and it is also the most charming season for the Champs Elysees." Zhang Junping said with a smile.
George Fairborn clapped his hands, and the butler and his servant came in pushing a small cart.
On the trolley was a bottle of champagne that had been sobered and wine glasses arranged in the shape of a pagoda.
"Mr. Zhang, let's drink together and wish our cooperation a complete success."
With a soft bang, George Fairburn opened the champagne and started pouring the wine from the top of the pagoda.
After all the bottles of wine were poured, George Fairburn picked up the top two glasses of wine and handed one to Zhang Junping.
"Of course I sincerely hope that our cooperation will be a complete success." Zhang Junping took the wine glass with a smile, clinked it with George Fairborn, and drank it all.
"Mr. Zhang, actually I am very interested in your cooperation plan.
Let’s talk later!” George Fairburn whispered to Zhang Junping.
Chapter completed!