Chapter 58


    Chapter 58


    That same afternoon, Henry was at the cafe near school grounds, where he met up with the


    representative from Reinhart Group at the agreed time.


    The representative was a middle-aged man with rather refined features and he was dressed in a suit and


    leather shoes while looking proper.


    After the both of them took their seats in the cafe, the man introduced himself affably, “I’m Ss Reinhart,


    the chairman of Reinhart Group. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”


    Upon hearing this, Henry immediately straightened in his seat and said courteously, “Oh, it’s nice to meet


    you, too, Mr. Reinhart. I’m Henry.”


    Ss shed him a casual smile, and he seemed rather enthusiastic as he chuckled heartily. “How


    refreshing! You certainly know your manners, young man.” Then, he cut to the chase by asking, “So,


    Henry, what does your buddy think about the deal we’re offering for your project?”


    “Well…” Henry trailed off, unsure how he was supposed to ry what Timothy had told him.


    Sensing the boy’s hesitation, Ss grew serious and prompted jovially, “Actually, Henry, I came to meet


    you today with the utmost sincerity. If you’re willing to sell the software rights to ourpany, then we’re


    more than ready to up the initial offer of two million to five million.”


    Henry worked hard to hide his astonishment at this. Is Timothy psychic or something? I can’t believe this


    man is actually offering us five million for the software! If he’s willing to up the price by three million in the


    spur of the moment, then surely five million won’t be the upper limit!


    Being an intellectual, and a street-smart one to boot, Henry pursed his lips and pretended to look torn as


    he said slowly, “I don’t know, Mr. Reinhart… Five million isn’t exactly what I had in mind.”


    At that moment, Ss’ smile slipped a little, but he maintained a friendly front as he chuckled. “Henry, I


    get what you mean, but we can’t go any higher than five million.” He paused and stared at the younger


    boy assessingly. “I’ll admit that your software is a rather brilliant one, and with its bright prospects in the


    market, it’s definitely worth more than the two million we initially offered. That’s the reason why our


    technology reced by even more innovative ones overnight. Do you really think your software is the


    best one out there? Hah! Don’t be naive, boy. It could be superseded by an even better one in the next


    two days. By that point, I won’t even consider buying yours for cheap even if you beg me! Do you


    understand?”


    Henry froze when he heard this, taken aback by the threatening and haughty edge to Ss’ tone.