Chapter 292 Done Deal (2/2)
'Huh, no wonder Mr. Lu was interested in her. She has potential and knows how to negotiate.' Recalling her brief encounter with Ethan Lu, Aubrey Ning understood why he spoke about this event and specifically the name Lexi Yang came out of nowhere.
”Then, how about 20 percent of your equity in exchange for my money and resources?” Liking this battle of offers, Benjamin Shao proposed that offer which irked Aubrey Ning internally. Still, Aubrey Ning managed to appear calm and composed as she pondered on Lexi's counter.
Once again, the crowd nearly dropped their jaws for lowering their offer of exchange in equity. Just what was Lexi's product for them to show this greater interest? Moreover, they were doing this as if bidding in an auction fighting for a share in Lexi's company in broad daylight! Not to mention, she was presenting a sample with no proper packaging or label to entice the two yet, they showed no sign of hesitation on their eyes.
”Miss Ning?” After giving Benjamin Shao a polite smile, Lexi shifted her gaze to his side where Aubrey Ning perched. Marginally raising her brows, Lexi shot her a knowing look as if asking her if she was willing to do a counter offer. Upon seeing Lexi's audacity, Aubrey Ning chuckled in amusement.
”17 percent, Miss Yang.”
”15 percent— that's my last offer.” without blinking an eye, Benjamin Shao gave out another deal. None knew if he was truly interested in the product or was just competing with Aubrey Ning. Regardless, whatever he has in mind, Lexi didn't mind as it worked well on her part.
”Alright, I can't go lower than 12 percent. Take it or leave it.” Ignoring Benjamin Shao's obvious antics for sabotaging of her taking advantage of Lexi which surely wouldn't happen in her opinion as Lexi seemed to know her business. Nevertheless, Aubrey Ning knew that with the products she had and would formulate in the future, she would still gain even with low equity.
Upon hearing that the percentage of the exchange share they were asking got lower than she expected, Lexi's heart flutter in excitement. She almost forgot about Stella Du and what she did to her initial product showcase because what she did gave her a good result in the end.
Looking at Benjamin Shao's smiling front, Lexi meekly smiled back. ”Mr. Shao, I appreciate your thoughtful offer but I would have to take Miss Ning's offer,” Lexi announced as she made a courteous and sincere bow to the man.
Benjamin Shao only shrugged his shoulders in nonchalance as he already saw it coming. Well, it was not like he lost something that big as Lexi's starting business wouldn't pose a threat to his already established company. Moreover, making Aubrey Ning get a lower deal was already an achievement for him.
”Haha, Miss Yang, I am looking forward to working with you.” Slowly, Aubrey Ning stood from her seat— at the same time with Lexi standing up.
”It is my pleasure, Miss Ning.” With that said note, Lexi and Aubrey Ning shook hands for a done deal and the rise of their partnership. The audience around them could only watch in envy and in awe as the two shook hands while Benjamin Shao displayed an entertained expression as if he didn't mind not being picked.
Nevertheless, soon, some media present raped the click button of their camera as they captured Lexi and Aubrey Ning shaking their hands together. To their understanding, this might be an unofficial partnership but still, it was a good article for these two bigshots in the rising global market of the skincare industry who's complicated relationship was known to everyone. The fact that they sat around the same table just to fight and be part of Lexi's company would surely make a good article.