Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 1542 - 1541: Well-Prepared

Straightforward, sincere, and calm.

The conviction conveyed from those eyes is so firm and bright, remarkably persuasive, and the passion within is captivating.

Even Haas can’t help but want to nod in agreement at this moment, signing off on whatever proposal Li Wei presents, believing in every plan Li Wei describes.

Now Haas finally understands why Li Wei did not send a negotiator to facilitate the matter, because Li Wei himself is the best negotiator.

He not only demonstrates sincerity and determination but also professionalism.

Moreover, where Li Wei truly shows his intelligence is knowing when to stop, not being greedy or impatient, mastering the art of taking things slowly.

The atmosphere is perfectly set, as Haas gradually regains clarity, Li Wei has already preemptively stepped back, straightening his posture.

"Of course. If Mercedes-Benz refuses, then when I move on to negotiations with the second brand, I will need to practice well in advance, treating them as the top priority and ensuring I don’t slip up."

"After all, no one wants to hear they’re a backup, right?"

The truth blends with fiction, the real with the unreal, making it difficult to discern whether Mercedes-Benz is the top choice.

Haas can’t tell either, but it’s undeniable that Li Wei has done an outstanding job—

No matter whether passive or active, control has never left Li Wei’s hands. It was supposed to be Li Wei seeking Mercedes-Benz’s collaboration, yet somehow it feels like Mercedes-Benz must seize the opportunity to seek cooperation with Li Wei, and they should be eager to agree.

The key is, it doesn’t feel repulsive.

There’s no overbearing attitude, no loftiness, no aggression; on the contrary, it’s amicable and pleasant, even brightening Haas’s mood, gradually unfolding the bright prospects of the entire cooperative project, filled with hope.

From just this point alone, Li Wei has succeeded.

Thinking of this, Haas straightens his posture a bit, unconsciously opening his shoulders, "So, what kind of project are we discussing?"

The same question, but at this moment, it carries a completely different meaning.

"What I mean is, besides a concept and an impractical blueprint, do you have a concrete plan?"

"For example, how large should the training camp area be, how many students are you planning to admit for the first camp, how many days will it last, does the training camp need accommodation and catering?"

"What about the students’ parents? Is this a closed summer camp-style activity, or a semi-open training camp? Do we allow external observers to apply? Can parents stay at the training camp? Apart from minors, can adults participate? Are the trainings divided by age or by professional and non-professional categories?"

"If it’s in Munich, do we need to acquire new land, or will current sites suffice? Do we need to seek official cooperation to launch a supporting development zone? Is it just a football field, or are other facilities required?"

"What is the scholarship mechanism for students coming to the training camp, and how large is the prize pool? How are scholarships selected and distributed? What are the selection criteria and target group settings?"

And so on, endlessly.

Li Wei has always been in control, but now it’s Haas’s turn.

Although passive all along, Haas hasn’t been completely led by the nose. Clearly, he’s not the specialized person in charge of such projects, possibly even an amateur, yet understanding one leads to understanding all. Based on his judgment and knowledge, in a brief three to five minutes, Haas quickly finds his footing, sketching out the project framework and outline in his mind based on Li Wei’s concept, and finally—

The questions pour out.

The positions have slightly shifted, and now it should be Haas testing Li Wei, after all, this is a big project, a super big project.

This ability is admirable.

If Li Wei hasn’t thoroughly prepared, or if he’s just a visionary who shouts slogans with a grand blueprint in his mind but no idea how to execute it, by now, amidst Haas’s bombardment, he’d be flustered and at a loss.

Of course, Haas doesn’t expect Li Wei to have all the answers, after all, from planning to execution, professionals are still needed. Specialization exists for a reason, and Li Wei shouldn’t be the one executing every detail.

But at least, Haas needs to know to what extent Li Wei’s ideas and framework exist in his mind, from which one can see whether this is Li Wei’s own idea or a branding strategy by his agent team.

If not, then maybe Li Wei is just a puppet, parroting others’ thoughts, becoming just a brand, a label, an exterior, without really participating in the project, leaving it soulless.

And so on.

These details are crucial.

They not only determine whether Mercedes-Benz collaborates with Li Wei but also the details of the collaboration. If they choose to collaborate, there’s a difference between a one-million-dollar sponsorship and a ten-billion-dollar full-scale partnership, and Mercedes-Benz’s position and attitude must be adjusted.

At least there’s one thing Haas can now be 100% certain of, this is Mercedes-Benz’s opportunity.

Precisely because of this, Haas needs to further gauge Li Wei’s status. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

So, Haas did it deliberately, waiting and observing all along, taking advantage of the negotiation nearing its end, when Li Wei seems to reach the finish line and lets down his guard, suddenly launching a blitzkrieg, spilling out all the information.

And, without blinking, Haas watches Li Wei, observing his every move.

Li Wei is very serious, very focused, his expression barely changes, patiently listening until Haas has poured out all his questions.

Then, beep, beep, beep—

The kettle boiled.

Haas was surprised, as it’s rare to see a kettle in a hotel, and the sound is quite unfamiliar, his usually expressionless face softening slightly.

Li Wei, however, was not distracted, continuing to look Haas straight in the eye with assurance, "Ha, it seems we need some more time, things are far from over."

"What I want to say is, the whole project already has a plan, but many details are yet to be finalized. I must admit, I am not a specialist. With just my brain, I can’t handle every aspect, I need the help of experts."

"Now it seems, Mr. Haas is quite the professional. So, why don’t we discuss together."

Open and honest, straightforward.

Li Wei’s smile remained calm and confident.

Haas appeared slightly frustrated, the momentum he painstakingly gathered had unexpectedly been interrupted by the kettle.

But surprisingly, Li Wei didn’t evade, didn’t take advantage of the breathing space to flee in panic, but continued to sit there calmly, his gaze unwavering.

Haas was slightly taken aback, could it be that Li Wei had answers to all those questions?

If so, what does that mean?