Chapter 518 Negotiate
After Yang Rui walked away, his mood became a little nervous. He only felt comfortable after eating three slices of bread filled with caviar.
Coca-Cola is indeed unhealthy, but it is not a poison either. I want to prove that it can increase the secretion of testosterone and thus promote premature puberty in adolescents. Liang Jinrong's research data is not sufficient.
Of course, judging from the current data, it seems that it is very close, as if you can get the desired result in a few weeks.
However, Yang Rui knew that this was almost impossible.
He had long found many similar papers in his mind, but just like Liang Jinrong's data, none of them had statistical significance.
In other words, the paper can prove that the testosterone secretion in mice has changed, but because the changes are not enough, it cannot prove that it is directly caused by Coke, or even indirectly caused by Coke.
Such a conclusion, let alone destroying Coca-Cola, is difficult to harass it. The American Parent-Teacher Association often drives carbonated drinks out of campus based on some similar articles, but that is because they are good at PTA, not papers.
It is precisely because the predicted conclusion is not beautiful enough that Yang Rui has come into contact with people who are now in contact with Coca-Cola. When the conclusion comes out, he can't get in touch with them but he wants to.
Baldwin could not offer him a paper with no conclusions.
However, the experiment designed by Yang Rui is fresh enough. If Baldwin doesn't want to see the conclusion, he has to offer a lovely price now.
The so-called fear of beating a wolf at both ends is the current situation.
Yang Rui took two glasses of champagne from the waiter tray passing by, handed one to Jing Yulan, drank half of the glass, and then turned the glass to look at it, thinking: The Americans are so rich, and they just give them champagne to people casually. No wonder the Chinese people squeezed their heads and wanted to attend the embassy party.
Today's party was held by Coca-Cola to welcome Baldwin, but the location was placed in the US Embassy, but it was seen that the crowds coming and going in the hall were mostly unrelated Chinese.
Of course, this is true for all parties in the United States.
"What are you thinking?" Jing Yulan tasted a bite of champagne briefly, looked up at Yang Rui.
Above his head was a huge crystal lamp two-story high, which was dazzling.
Yang Rui shrugged and decided to start an interesting new topic, saying: "Do you know that the French have been applying for protection of their origin for champagne?"
"kindness?"
"They believe that only those produced in the Champagne region of France, which uses three designated grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Monier, can be called champagne according to the specified production methods and processes, otherwise they should be called sparkling wine."
“Because French champagne is the best?”
"It is best that this judgment is very subjective. The wine produced in Spanish Cava is not bad. It uses the same process in the Champagne area and uses more suitable local grape varieties, so the prices vary greatly. However, the quality of wines in other producing areas is uneven. Because French Champagne has relatively strict brewing standards, even the entry-level champagne tastes good." Yang Rui said and smiled, saying: "Will the protection of origin feel like our university system?"
Jing Yulan was confused by Yang Rui's jumping thinking: "Why does it look like a university system?"
"For example, no one can guarantee that Peking University graduates are the best, but Peking University, or all universities, carefully screen students enrolled every year, and use the same method to brew their own students every year. Their standards cannot guarantee the production of the best students, but even entry-level students are excellent." Yang Rui curled his lips and said: "In fact, the entire education and scientific research system are this model of protection of origin."
"But the treatment of students outside the place of origin is very different from the treatment of students outside the place of origin." Jing Yulan nodded gently. Different education levels must be treated differently in employers.
"It's like the price gap between French champagne and other sparkling wines," said Yang Rui.
"Why is this happening?" The person who spoke was Baldwin, who had just heard their conversation from the translator.
Yang Rui tilted his head slightly and said in Chinese a little unhappy: "Mr. Baldwin, you are elusive."
Then, Yang Rui sat down and watched the translation and scratched his head for half a minute, and translated the elusive and unconsciousness into three clauses.
Baldwin smiled and apologized, following the topic just now, saying: "The education of Haval and Stanford also seems to be protected by the origin. What do you think is the reason?"
"Because it is the consumers who decide the production model, the consumers of the education model are not the educated themselves, they are just products." Yang Rui said briefly.
Baldwin made a reflection statement and said: "But the administrators of the education department can also change the educational institutions."
"In modern society, the administrators of the education department are also consumers of educational institutions. Even if they make changes, I prefer French university changes." French university schools are another type of university that is different from ordinary universities. In France, any high school student can go to university, but university schools require additional exams. Only 10% of students can enter university, and the teaching requirements of universities are stricter, and the number of educated people is smaller. They often only collect hundreds or hundreds of people every year, which is very similar to Chinese universities in the 1980s. In fact, its translation in China can be an elite school.
Baldwin nodded in agreement: "I remember that the French seem to have such a saying that it cannot be said that every student in an elite academy is the leader of French politics, finance and business, but to say the least, these political, finance and business leaders are all graduates of French elite universities... Well, it does have the flavor of French champagne."
White also walked over and smiled, "There are many graduates from French universities in my laboratory, which are indeed very outstanding. Especially the students who have won the title, their level is obviously higher than that of American graduates."
"Title?" Baldwin asked in cooperation.
"It is a certificate that is more important than the diploma issued by their school. It is generally like this: Engineers at the National School of Advanced Nutrition and Biological Applied Biology... Students with such titles are very proud."
"Yes, Bastian said that he often boasts about his certificate." Baldwin turned to Yang Rui and Jing Yulan and smiled: "Bastian is the head of our bioengineering laboratory. He likes to face people with his chin, but he is a good person. Well, you may have the chance to meet in the future."
"Is that?" Yang Rui's tail pitch was high.
"Yes, I've talked with your Peking University leaders that if Coca-Cola's bioengineering laboratory also joins the cooperation, they are willing to send you as the person in charge. Of course, we may need to unify the experimental project because of this." Baldwin's tone was as if he was talking about something irrelevant, and his tone did not change from talking about French Champagne.
White looked at Yang Rui worriedly, afraid that he would become angry after he had disagreement. He had seen too many angry researchers. Of course, this is not that honest people can't suppress their anger, but because researchers often put too much effort into a project.
However, Yang Rui did not even change his expression at all, and he said, "Mr. Baldwin, I'm afraid that what you understand is not comprehensive enough."
"If you refer to Beijing Forestry College, I have also agreed with them. The president of Beijing Forestry College is very happy to cooperate with Coca-Cola."
Yang Rui smiled and shook his head, saying, "Mr. Baldwin, in addition to leading an experimental team in the Peking University Tang Concentrated Laboratory, I am also the head of Huarui Laboratory. How much do you know about this laboratory?"
"I know, it is the laboratory of Jellycon, the UK. You have many papers published in the name of Variety Laboratory. However... I have a good relationship with Jellycon's vice president Nelson, and we will come up with solutions." Baldwin smiled and turned to the wine glass. As a professional manager of a super multinational company, Baldwin's human-machine relationship spans multiple continents.
White was even more worried.
This time, Yang Rui finally showed a look of surprise, but he quickly said with amusement and laughter: "Huarui Laboratory is not the laboratory of the British Jelikon Company, it belongs to Hong Kong Huarui Company."
"Hong Kong Huarui Company?" Baldwin repeated, looking at his assistant.
The personal assistant, who looks smart, began to flip through his bags and find information.
"Hong Kong Huarui Company belongs to an offshore company. Unless you can find the company's vice president." Yang Rui spread his hands.
"No need to look for it." Baldwin waved his hand and drove away his personal assistant, turned his head, looked at Yang Rui, and smiled and said, "I just tried it. Mr. Yang Rui, please don't give birth. If I don't try it, my boss will also say I'm not responsible."
Yang Rui laughed softly. Baldwin's boss probably won't care about this.
Baldwin laughed, from the personal assistant from far away, and White laughed.
"Mr. Yang Rui, can the funding of the Joint Laboratory be increased to US$300,000 per year?" Baldwin seemed to have an apologetic offer.
Yang Rui asked without comment: "How to allocate."
"You and Mr. White, each doing research in China and the United States, share the $300,000 funding, and each person has $150,000 decision-making power." This is a relatively loose way of cooperation. Both parties have some decision-making power for funds. If they can cooperate, they will discuss it. If they cannot cooperate, they will be separated.
"Sounds good." Yang Rui refused to comment.
"Coca-Cola can also invite you to be our consultant if you like." Baldwin pointed to Gibson and said, "We will pay your consultant fee according to Asian standards."
Yang Rui waved his hand and said, "No need for consultant, I'm still too young."
It is a bit too direct to collecting money by consulting fees, and Yang Rui doesn’t lack those.
Baldwin pondered for a moment, looked at White, and said, "Then we will add another $50,000 to the Joint Laboratory as your expenses for the round-trip accommodations between you and your partners. Is this OK?"
“How many years will the Joint Laboratory contract be signed?”
Baldwin's teeth were sore, and it turns out that we were not talking about a paid account?"
Yang Rui ignored him and said, "How about three years? This is the shortest time limit."
Three years later, his PCR papers were released. By then, the Joint Laboratory still didn't know who took advantage of it.
A one-time fee of $200,000 is enough for Coca-Cola, $600,000 in three years, which is completely beyond Baldwin's plan.
However, thinking about the paper and White's judgment, Baldwin gritted his teeth and recognized it.
"Just sign for three years."
Yang Rui was satisfied. It was comfortable enough to cheat so many papers.
The name of the Joint Laboratory is also good, and it is Stanford University anyway. In addition, the annual office fund of $50,000 is also very useful, and it can be used to pay for the expenses of hotels and first class cabins, which is not much different from your own money.
"I hope we have more opportunities to communicate."
"Of course." Baldwin shook hands with Yang Rui.
"I want 10 more places, and Coca-Cola will send an invitation to the United States for inspection and visits every year." Yang Rui held Baldwin's hand and did not let go.
Baldwin hesitated for a moment and said, "For 10 places per year, we can only afford 30,000 US dollars in expenses, which is the final offer."
The average per capita of $3,000 in 1984 is enough to go to the United States for an economic trip.
Yang Rui nodded and said, "In addition to the expense of 30,000 US dollars, you must be responsible for the official procedures, including invitation letters, etc. I will write them into the contract of the Joint Laboratory."
"Okay." Baldwin felt relaxed and uneasy. The annual fee of $230,000 is just a small amount of money for the European or Japanese, and a large amount of expenses for the Chinese region.
"Can you help me recommend an ambassador? I hope that the ambassador will come forward at our signing ceremony." Yang Rui drove Baldwin away with a word.
Baldwin looked at Yang Rui and wanted to say, "Go away!", but after a few thoughts, he still obediently led him forward.
No matter how awesome the ambassador is, he can speak for free now!
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Chapter completed!