Junichi Saito felt that he should go to Kikawa in person and talk to Zhu Daidong about indium in person. Japan has been submitting the note for several days, but this time the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not give a clear reply. The Japanese Embassy in China proposed to negotiate several times, but China did not respond positively.

China's attitude is completely different from before. Of course, he felt something keenly. He believed that China should have already had an attitude, at least it was to abide by Mukawa's behavior. If he wanted to change something, he would probably have to make a fuss about Mukawa's aspect.

From Zhang Tianrui's mouth, Junichi Saito knew that Zhu Daidong was a very difficult person. He was indifferent to the discovery of indium ore in South Korea. During this period, several Japanese companies tried to contact Mukawa and wanted to buy indium at the original price, but Mukawa ignored it at all. They believed that Japanese companies were too insincere, which led to the arrangement of Japanese companies' receptions, which were only held in the canteen of the municipal government.

It is rare in the mainland to entertain foreign entrepreneurs in the canteen of the municipal government. Moreover, the banquets that are not popular in China are just local wines from Mukawa wineries. Such behaviors are rare. In other places, no one dares to do this, but Mukawa did it, and afterwards it left a deep impression on Japanese corporate people.

Regarding Junichi Saito's visit, Zhu Daidong did not specifically arrange a place to meet him, so he asked Junichi Saito to go directly to his office. The two held a meeting. Junichi Zhu Daidong appointed Wu Chengke to take notes. Such talks would not make much progress. If they had to be placed in the welcoming hotel, it would only waste both parties' time and energy.

"Mayor Zhu, you look much younger than I thought. It is said that you are the youngest senior leading cadre in Gunan Province. I think even in China, you should be one of the youngest cadres." Junichi Saito is well aware of the rules of China's officialdom. And as his identity, if you say such words, Chinese officials will feel more accomplished.

"Mr. Saito, you speak Chinese very well. This time I came to Mukawa, I wonder if it was an investment or an investigation?" Zhu Daidong said lightly.

"It's neither an investment nor an investigation. I just want to discuss a business with Mukawa." Saito Junichi said. Zhu Daidong was very calm. Ordinary Chinese officials would smile involuntarily when they heard his praise in person, but according to his observation, Zhu Daidong also had a faint disgust on his face.

"Business? I'm a government official, I'm afraid it's not the turn to talk to me when I do business, right?" Zhu Daidong said that he had already known about Junichi Saito when he was still in Beijing. After learning that Junichi Saito was contacted by Wu Chengke, he immediately called Cai Bingying and asked about Junichi Saito.

Cai Bingying told him that Junichi Saito comes from the national reserve base in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. His superficial identity is a senior manager of a high-tech enterprise, but his actual identity is likely to be a government employee. With this information, Zhu Daidong was even more in the water when dealing with Junichi Saito.

"Other businesses should not come to you, but if I want to buy some metal from the Muchuan smelter, I have to trouble Mayor Zhu. Please take care of him!" Junshi Saito stood up and bowed to Zhu Daidong at 90 degrees.

"You buy indium from the Muchuan smelter, which is to create profits for us. Why do you have to bother me? This way, I will call Du Zhongde, the director of the Muchuan smelter, and ask you to receive you." Zhu Daidong was about to go and get the phone, and Wu Chengke next to him quickly handed over the phone.

"No, no, Mayor Zhu, it's useless to find Du Zhongde. This matter must be decided by you." Jun Saito shook his hands and said.

"Saito, you are a Chinese expert. Don't you know that China's government and enterprises have been separated for many years?" Zhu Daidong's face darkened and he said anger.

"But who doesn't know... OK. I hope Mayor Zhu can call Director Du and give me a discounted price." Junichi Saito sighed and said.

To a certain extent, Chinese officials can be called politicians. They say something and do something behind their backs. They never do anything that has no benefits. There was a proverb in ancient China that being an official thousands of miles is just for money, but now there is a popular saying: Being an official is not for money, and you don’t come if you invite me.

"Mr. Saito, I heard that South Korea has discovered an indium ore with rich reserves, and you Japan is preparing to jointly develop with South Korea. Why do you still come to Mukawa to buy indium?" Zhu Daidong pretended to remember this just now.

"We actually have worked with the Mukawa smelter for many years. No matter how cheap the indium in South Korea is, the principle of our Japanese business is to be more expensive than to buy it from acquaintances." Jun Saito's eyes lit up. He was worried that he would not know how to pass the news to Zhu Daidong, but he did not expect that he would ask this question on his own initiative.

Zhu Daidong heard a burst of tinnitus. If it were someone else, he would probably be happy with Qi Teng Junichi's splashy words.

"Thanks to Mr. Saito for his strong support to our city's Mukawa smelter." Zhu Daidong finally showed a smile on his face, but he was just showing his politeness to Saito Junichi, rather than agreeing with his words.

Junichi Saito was obviously a bit short of the depth of Chinese characters. When he heard Zhu Daidong say this, he thought Zhu Daidong was moved by himself and was overjoyed. However, when he went to the Muchuan smelter to talk to Du Zhongde, he was told that the price of indium is now four million US dollars per ton.

"Du Zhongdejun, is your attitude towards doing business? Four million US dollars, why don't you rob the bank?" Junichi Saito was not as good as Zhu Daidong in front of Du Zhongde. After hearing this price, he almost jumped up and pointed at Du Zhongde and said.

"Mr. Saito, this is the guiding price given by the municipal government, and you are here. If it were someone else, I'm afraid the price would not be taken away." Du Zhongde said with a smile. He had received a call from Zhu Daidong himself. On the phone, Zhu Daidong told him to give Saito Jun a "special" discount price. At that time, Du Zhongde felt moved, and it seemed that Zhu Daidong was not worthy of his reputation.

At that time, Du Zhongde asked softly, how much should be given to Saito Junyi? Zhu Daidong hesitated for a while and said softly: Then four million US dollars per ton. Hearing this, Du Zhongde almost didn't hold his microphone. He was ashamed of what he thought just now. Du Zhongde asked softly, would the price be too high?

Zhu Daidong solemnly told Du Zhongde that the price is definitely not high. If Junichi Saito cannot accept this price this time, then when he comes again next time, he will be $100,000 per ton again. Hearing Zhu Daidong's tough tone, Du Zhongde thought, is Mayor Zhu very good at doing business, or does he not want to do this business at all?

"Just, I just came from Mayor Zhu, and he promised to give me the best price." Junichi Saito said.

"This is the best price. If you come next time, I'm afraid the price will rise again." Du Zhongde said lightly. With Zhu Daidong supporting him, he never felt that negotiations with foreign merchants were so good. Perhaps this situation would only occur in state-owned enterprises before the reform and opening up.

"Director Du, do you know that South Korea has discovered an indium ore. In the international market, the price of indium will soon fall. At this time, it is impossible for you to take the opportunity to clear the inventory and then sell it at this price in the future." Junichi Saito said.

"I don't know if there is indium ore in South Korea, but the prices in the international market have not seemed to have fallen, right?" Du Zhongde said lightly. Since the Muchuan smelter announced the reduction of indium supply and significantly increased the price, the indium price in the international market has seemed to be getting higher and higher.

"It will fall soon. At that time, your indium, not to mention four million US dollars, even four hundred thousand US dollars or 1400,000 US dollars, will be ignored." Junichi Saito sneered. He had actually said hello to the country and took out 100 tons of indium from the national reserve base to suppress international prices. The more Mugawa hopes that the price of indium will rise, the price of indium in the international market will become cheaper and cheaper.

"This is not a question that Mr. Saito needs to be concerned about." Du Zhongde said lightly.

Of course, Junichi Saito could not accept such a price. If he signed this contract with the Mukawa Smelter today, after returning to Japan, the contract would not only not be fulfilled, but even he himself would order his resignation.

Junichi Saito actually has a way to deal with the behavior of the Chinese local government. For example, this time he is planning to buy two tons of indium. According to the original price, it is 200,000 US dollars per ton, and two tons are only 400,000 US dollars. If he takes out 7.6 million US dollars, he will conduct public relations with Chinese officials and ask them to use administrative means to reduce the price of the Mukawa smelter to the original 200,000 US dollars per ton.

Although he also spent 8 million US dollars, after returning to Japan, he would be regarded as a hero and receive a heavy reward. In China, establishing good relations with the government and officials is the biggest source of profit for doing business.

The relevant Japanese departments expressed their support for Junichi Saito's plan, but they did not agree to take out 100 tons of indium from the national reserve base to suppress the current international price of indium. One hundred tons of indium is almost half of Japan's indium reserves. If you throw out these 100 tons of indium but cannot suppress the price, wouldn't you shoot yourself in the foot?

However, Junichi Saito believes that if the price of indium in the international market cannot be greatly reduced, the Chinese government will not learn from the lesson. As long as you communicate well with South Korea and the United States in advance, even if there is a loss, it will not be too great.
Chapter completed!