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Of course, this investigation was carried out through normal official channels and the mouths of other cooperating companies.

As for Patrick’s own on-site inspection arrangements, that was a separate investigation.

By combining the two sets of data, perhaps the most authentic answer could be found, and that was where Patrick’s attentiveness lay.

Although Patrick was very enthusiastic about this investment, it did not mean he would not do the preliminary work.

“Okay boss, I will pay attention to this matter. Based on the data on the surface, I think the later development of this investment is significant, and very suitable for our company.”

The assistant looked at the smile on his face from looking at the data. He knew that a successful investment in this matter would be very important for the company.

“The risk-return ratio is currently unclear. If we look at the risk-return ratio in the ordinary data we have checked, the risk ratio is not small. We need to pay attention to these aspects ourselves.”

Patrick nodded. If there were no such risks, he would have made a decision long ago. Why would he still be hesitating?

After several days, all kinds of data comparisons were placed on Patrick’s desk. After Patrick looked at these data, his brow furrowed tighter and tighter.

He felt that the current risks still had no possibility of being avoided, and these risks indeed seemed significant.

So he really didn’t want to throw himself into such a high-risk project.

When he returned home in the evening, Patrick intentionally brought back all the materials.

Upon seeing these materials and looking at Patrick’s expression, Jane knew exactly what Patrick was thinking.

“Do you think the risk is too great?”

Jane saw Patrick nod and knew what Patrick’s current thoughts were.

“Then reject it. There is no need for the company to bear such risks. And seeing some of the risks now, I think they are fundamentally uncontrollable and inevitable during the operation.”

Jane pointed to a few of the more obvious risk areas. Patrick looked at them, and these were exactly what he was worried about.

He knew that the eruption of any of these risks could lead the company into difficulties, making it impossible to recover the investment.

Once faced with such risks, the company could very likely be ruined, and all the funds would be tied up.

With no returns in the end, it would be very difficult to turn things around.

So the best solution was to stop thinking about these issues now. After clarifying his thoughts, Patrick directly called the responsible person overseas.

“Inform this company that we are not prepared to cooperate with them now. We simply cannot avoid these risks at present, so we can only hope for an opportunity to cooperate again in the future.”

The overseas responsible person felt a bit regretful upon hearing Patrick’s words.

However, some things were decided by the boss, especially since the risks here were indeed quite obvious. There was no way to prevent them, so he could only reluctantly agree.

After the responsible person notified the overseas company of the news, the overseas company was not willing to give up.

In just three days, the overseas company contacted Patrick again and presented a second proposal.

This new proposal was more sincere than the previous one.

But the risks were still significant.

Patrick did not agree immediately; he was still considering.

Patrick gathered his assistant and other company personnel in his office, presenting this new proposal to everyone.

“Take a look at this new proposal, see if you have any opinions. I believe the risks are still substantial.”

The assistant had seen the first proposal before, and now, upon seeing the second proposal, noticed that several key risk areas had not been completely avoided.

However, some preventive and corrective measures were visible, though it was uncertain whether these measures would be effective.

But it was evident that the overseas company was very sincere.

The company wanted to cooperate with Patrick. Otherwise, they would not have come up with this new proposal in just three days.

“If we follow this new proposal, the risk ratio will decrease by about five percent. The original risk ratio was forty-five percent, and now it’s down to forty percent.”

The assistant provided vague data. A risk-return ratio of forty percent was already quite high.

Any business venture with a return rate of twenty percent would attract many investors.

But with a risk ratio of forty percent, everyone would hesitate.

This meant that the chances of making and losing money were almost equal.

Although it had decreased slightly now, there was still a forty percent chance of losing money.

“I have looked at the project specifically. If this project operates according to the current outline, I think it is feasible.”

The sales department manager reviewed the plan and believed that this risk probability was acceptable, given the significant profits.

Without risks, they would not have the opportunity, so it was certain that they had to take risks.

But with a success rate of forty percent, their company would directly step onto a new level.

Moreover, this forty percent return rate referred to pure profit. If calculated based on the profit margin, it was already over one hundred percent.

Such a profit margin would undoubtedly boost the stock price.

Considering the stock price increase along with the investment return this time, from a perspective of double benefit, it was indeed worth taking the risk.

Patrick also asked for opinions from other individuals; currently, half of them were willing to invest, and the other half thought the risk was too great.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

In reality, Patrick already had an idea in mind. If he wasn’t tempted, he wouldn’t have gathered everyone together.

After hearing all the opinions, Patrick ended the meeting and went straight to find Jane.

Jane had actually received a call from the overseas company. Now, the overseas company had become smart, not only appealing to Patrick but also trying to win over Jane.

This was the only way they could secure this investment.

Jane had been pondering this issue just now, and she had heard about the risks and returns from the overseas company.

“I see you’re tempted, otherwise you wouldn’t have convened a meeting. Actually, I think this new proposal is much more polished than the last one.”

“Are you thinking about going to privately inspect the situation in foreign country? Actually, I think we can do that now.”