eurekapd Chapter 251 says we're just being silly.
Chapter 251 says we're just being silly.
“Mr. Zhang, it was only after you granted us the production rights for VCDs that our company started operating. Now our company has made some money. The reason we’re here today is that we can’t use your patents for free; we should give you a share of the profits.”
"That's right, that's exactly what we mean. We need to give you something in return, otherwise we won't feel at ease..."
Understanding that Cheng Wanfeng had brought these manufacturers here with the intention of expressing gratitude beyond mere words, and that he would also provide financial dividends, Zhang Dong was deeply moved.
He had already realized that Cheng Wanfeng's gesture of bringing the six company owners to his door was not feigned; he genuinely had such intentions.
From their gazes, Zhang Dong could tell that these seven bosses were all honest people.
Otherwise, since I haven't made any such statement, they could simply pretend to be clueless.
With real money, who would complain about having too much cash? Who wouldn't rush to put it in their own pocket?
But the actions of these seven VCD manufacturers made Zhang Dong realize that these people were absolutely trustworthy.
Since that's the case, then he really does have something to say.
"Oh, everyone, please have a seat. Let's talk things over slowly."
Hearing Zhang Dong ask them to sit down, Cheng Wanfeng and the others then sat on the sofa next to him.
Zhang Dong then stated his position: "Bosses, I will not accept your dividends, and you don't need to think about giving me any benefits."
"Since I wanted to open up the market in the first place, I didn't want this revenue, so don't get your hopes up..."
Zhang Dong's words excited the business owners once again.
“Mr. Zhang, although you didn’t say it outright, it’s just a small token of our appreciation. Otherwise, we would feel bad about it.”
“Your company’s R&D staff worked hard to develop the blueprints for VCD-related products. If you block the production patent, we will not be able to produce them and will not be able to make money in the market.”
“But you have done this, which we greatly admire. Although you have not expressed it, we cannot pretend to be ignorant.”
"After several companies came together and discussed the matter, we finally found your company because we wanted to express our gratitude to you."
"Don't worry too much about the amount of money. After all, some of our companies have just started operating. We just wanted to express our gratitude to you in this way..."
Zhang Dong became interested after hearing what the other party said.
"So that's what you all mean? Who had this idea in the first place?"
Upon hearing Zhang Dong's question, Cheng Wanfeng smiled.
"Mr. Zhang, this is my idea, so I contacted the owners of other companies and discussed this matter with them..."
Zhang Dong nodded: "Did you refuse any of these suggestions during this process?"
Upon hearing Zhang Dong's question about this, Cheng Wanfeng gave a wry smile.
"Yes, quite a few. I contacted many manufacturers, but only these few bosses came to express their gratitude."
“I’ve approached other bosses too, but they just mocked me and said we were…”
At this point, Cheng Wanfeng's expression turned bitter, and he did not continue speaking.
After Zhang Dong smiled, he continued to ask the other party, "Why did you stop talking?"
A boss surnamed Wang standing nearby forced a smile and looked at Zhang Dong.
“Mr. Zhang, I am aware of this as well. What they said was very unpleasant, which is why Brother Cheng was embarrassed to continue.”
"Since you want to know, then I'll tell you."
"People say we're idiots, that we're just bored and have nothing better to do, that we're stupid for handing over money to others for nothing, that's just stupid behavior..."
After understanding what had happened, Zhang Dong fell silent.
Having just learned their purpose, Zhang Dong thought that the bosses of these companies were only expressing their sincerity verbally, but he did not expect that after they arrived, they would all offer him a share of the profits.
Some even pulled out their bank cards on the spot.
This means they genuinely want to receive dividends; it's not just a pretense.
This shows that these seven bosses are all honest people with a conscience.
If given the chance, we must never let such honest people suffer.
Thinking this to himself, Zhang Dong couldn't help but smile.
"How do you feel when others ridicule you? Don't you feel like you've been taken advantage of? Don't you feel like you really are the idiot they're talking about?"
After asking the questions, Zhang Dong looked at the owners of the seven companies with a puzzled expression.
Zhang Dong noticed that the seven company bosses became excited after hearing what he said.
Cheng Wanfeng, who was in charge, said urgently, "Boss Zhang, we believe that doing this is absolutely the right thing to do."
"People should know how to be grateful. If you hadn't lifted the production patents on VCD products, how would we have had the opportunity to produce this product openly and legitimately?"
"People should be grateful and repay kindness. Although you didn't want any benefits when you let go, we made money by producing this product, so we can't go against our conscience and just pocket the money."
“If we did that, our conscience would be troubled.”
"Even though we might get more money that way, our principles require us not to do it. We won't care even if others laugh at or insult us..."
"Yeah, Brother Cheng is right. Although they called us idiots, I feel like they're still cold-blooded animals. How can someone who doesn't know how to be grateful mock us? What kind of people are they?"
Hearing the indignant expressions on the faces of these business owners, Zhang Dong knew that they had come to him only to be maliciously mocked, and they were also angry.
After understanding the intentions of these people, Zhang Dong had already made his plans.
At that moment, seeing several bosses looking angry as they talked about being mocked and insulted, Zhang Dong smiled and comforted them.
"Dear bosses, please don't be angry. As the saying goes, there are all kinds of birds in a big forest."
"But what you've done for me today has surprised me. It shows that you all have grateful hearts..."
Upon hearing Zhang Dong praise them, Wan Feng, the leader, was visibly excited.
He hadn't expected the young boss to praise them.
"Mr. Zhang, you don't need to praise us. This is just how we feel."
"Although I am short of money and value it highly, I will never hesitate to give up what is due."
"Just like when they came to us today, that's exactly what we wanted to do..."
"Haha, you did a great job." Zhang Dong laughed loudly. "However, I have other things I'd like to discuss with you."