"When facing merchants, we have always given them ample respect."
"Perhaps, we can't exchange advertising slots for an internal price every time like before, but we will absolutely not treat our friends unfairly!"
"As long as they are our friends, we will provide them with a certain level of care! Of course, for a company like yours, Mr. Yu, such care is not really necessary."
Director Xing was being very considerate towards Yu Zhou, as he knew very well that the "San Pi Ma" company had become a truly renowned enterprise.
Such an enterprise, regardless of its assets or other aspects, was no longer something a small television station could dictate. This was precisely why Nan Su Television wanted to collaborate with Yu Zhou.
Ordinary small businesses would not make any moves, and even if they did, it would not have any effect.
However, Yu Zhou's "San Pi Ma" company was entirely different. The current San Pi Ma was not just an outsider.
It was an enterprise known throughout the Yangtze River Delta.
Regardless of its fame, such an enterprise was definitely not something ordinary bosses and companies could mess with.
Even some enterprises backed by the state were the same.
Naturally, in this context, Yu Zhou's "San Pi Ma" company had become the best shield.
If Nan Su Television had not truly reached a crisis, they would not have thought of such a method to bring about these matters.
After all, they needed to generate revenue while also maintaining previous relationships. For anyone, it would be impossible to achieve perfection.
Moreover, their current situation was one where pressure was applied from above, but no clear policies were given.
To do well and find a solution was already Nan Su Television's limit; what else could they possibly do?
"As it stands, without your intervention, it seems this situation is truly beyond our ability to resolve."
"Nan Su Television welcomes friends, and this attitude is just like welcoming Mr. Yu."
"We want to overcome our difficulties, and you, Mr. Yu, surely wish to gain the goodwill and friendship of Nan Su Television?"
"Therefore, this is a win-win collaboration, and we hope that Mr. Yu will join us. This would undoubtedly be a tremendous opportunity for us."
Director Xing was speaking with great emotion, but in Yu Zhou's eyes, there were considerable calculations at play.
As the director of the advertising department, he naturally wished to break the deadlock.
However, to say that the entire Nan Su Television wished for this situation to be resolved was unlikely.
After all, some situations were deliberately maintained by certain individuals.
In such circumstances, if someone genuinely wished to break the deadlock, it would be tantamount to infringing upon their interests.
This was not an idle threat; Yu Zhou knew very well how complex things were within a large television station.
He would not decide to help just because they had said these things, nor would he immediately take on the entire burden.
Given sufficient benefits, he would still need to consider things himself; why would he make a commitment without any mention of benefits?
"If I had known this matter was so complicated, I shouldn't have come, or at least, I should have brought someone who is very familiar with advertising."
Yu Zhou smiled wryly and shook his head. At this moment, he truly regretted not bringing Zhang Zi Xia.
Among his employees, Zhang Zi Xia was undoubtedly the most knowledgeable person regarding advertising.
Not only that, but she could also precisely state whether such a collaboration would bring more benefits or drawbacks, and what potential dangers they might face.
For a moment, Yu Zhou could not make a decision, which became a point of internal conflict.
Regardless, these were matters he needed to decide, especially after being so warmly hosted.
"Rest assured, Mr. Yu, this matter will absolutely not be as difficult as you might imagine."
"This is merely a straightforward collaboration between two parties."
"Once you raise your prices openly, we will naturally provide corresponding feedback."
"Whether it's a secret price reduction, or granting you the right to free naming, and ultimately signing a letter of intent for strategic cooperation, these are all negotiable!"
Director Xing understood that these businessmen, whether they appeared to be shrewd profiteers or the Yu Zhou before him, were all characters who would not act without seeing tangible benefits.
Without offering some concrete advantages, hoping for them to budge was inherently unlikely.
Earlier, after all his eloquent talk, he was merely trying to prompt Yu Zhou to consider what he truly wanted when making his offer.
Their calculations were quite good: first, they pleaded hardship, then they avoided mentioning any benefits, and even when they did, they kept it vague.
However, to their surprise, Yu Zhou showed no signs of being fooled at all.
He simply watched them quietly, a faint smile on his lips, as if he had no intention of engaging.
"Since it's a collaboration, there must be mutual exchange."
"I do not know the extent of the preferential treatment the television station can offer, so I cannot guarantee that I can persuade my subordinates back home."
Yu Zhou continued to play for time. One could not agree to everything just because they received a high-profile reception.
When it came to benefits, these superficial gestures were worthless in Yu Zhou's eyes.
Of course, provided they gave him enough respect, he felt he could ask for a little less, but this absolutely did not mean he would compromise and work for free without any return.
He would absolutely not budge until they discussed what this so-called strategic cooperation entailed and what each party would contribute.
In this day and age, nothing was more practical than what was already in one's possession.
The San Pi Ma company was no longer the workshop-type company it once was. The overall machinery and production lines were now perfectly integrated with the company.
If he didn't strive for what could be gained, he would be criticized.
Yes, even though Yu Zhou was the boss of the entire "San Pi Ma" company, no one dared to question his decisions.
But some things still required extreme caution.
As a result, Yu Zhou's demeanor at this moment was like that of an iron-blooded, unfeeling general who ignored pleas for mercy.
No matter how much you pleaded, he remained steadfast.