Chapter 2048

“But if I relinquish my controlling interest, I lose all autonomy. Nippon Iron would then decide all major and minor matters concerning the enterprise, leaving the Moore family excessively passive…”

Hashimoto Kensen, noticing her conflicted expression, smiled. “Miss Moore, there’s no need to decide immediately. Consider it overnight. Let’s resume our discussion tomorrow. What do you think?”

After a slight hesitation, Jasmine nodded.

She knew she had no leverage in these negotiations. Further discussion would only weaken her position.

It’s like shopping: if a seller is eager to sell, the buyer has more bargaining power. For example, if the seller offers one hundred, the buyer might counter with twenty, then threaten to buy elsewhere, seizing the initiative.

However, if the seller remains calm, and the buyer offers twenty, the seller might simply tell the buyer to shop around, thus shifting the power dynamic.

Logically, the buyer would then gradually increase their offer until it satisfies the seller. The final price depends on the seller's bottom line—it could be fifty, seventy, eighty, or even ninety.

But this seller showed no willingness to compromise. His stance was inflexible: one hundred, no less. Ninety-nine? Shop elsewhere.

Jasmine had no room to maneuver. Her only option was to postpone the negotiations, slowing the pace, and resuming discussions tomorrow.

She nodded and stood. “Mr. Hashimoto, let’s both consider this. If it’s convenient, I’ll return tomorrow morning.”

“No problem!” Hashimoto stood, smiling. He shook Jasmine’s hand. “Miss Moore, allow me to see you out.”

Jasmine and her assistant left the New Japan Railway building, returned to their hotel by car, and she immediately messaged her family’s WeChat group: “New Japan Rail insists on a 51% controlling interest, unwilling to budge. Even after I conceded a 55% share of the profits, they remained firm. I’ve left New Japan Rail. I’ll prepare a revised negotiation strategy this evening and return tomorrow.”

Lord Moore immediately sent a voice message: “New Japan Railway is always greedy, but don't overestimate them. I recently learned they’re facing difficulties!”

The message continued, unclearly, mentioning a new product.

Rueben also messaged: “Jasmine, don’t rush. Find their weaknesses and exploit them. They will compromise.”

“Mm,” the old man added. “It’s February. Their year-end financial report is imminent. Poor results will upset shareholders and investors, impacting their stock price. Announcing cooperation with us before the report could boost their morale.”

Jasmine replied, “Okay, I’ll prepare at the hotel and return tomorrow for another round of talks!”

At that moment, Hashimoto Kensen’s phone rang. The caller ID showed a call from Aurouss Hilll.

Meanwhile, in Aurouss Hilll, Reuben sat in his luxury penthouse apartment, holding a cordless phone, listening to the ringing.

Hashimoto answered, smiling. “Lord Moore, you’re quick! Your sister just left, and you’re already calling!”