L: This is our rock-bottom price, Mr. Li. No further concession can be made in that respect.
P: If that's the case, there's hardly any need for further discussion.
We might as well call the whole deal off.
L: What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to the price you name. The gap is too great.
P: I think it unwise for either of us to insist on his own price.
L: How about meeting each other half way? Each will make a further concession so that business can be concluded.
P: What is your proposal?
L: Your unit price is 100dollars higher than we can accept. When I suggested we meet each other half way, I meant it literally.
P: Do you mean to say that we'll have to make a further reduction of 50 dollars in our price? That's impossible!
L: What would you suggest?
P: The best we can do will be a reduction of another 20 dollars. That'll definitely be rock-bottom.
L: That still leaves a gap of 20 dollars. Let us meet each other half way once more. Then the gap will be closed and business done.
P: You certainly have a way of talking me into it. All right, let's meet half way again.
L: I'm glad we've come to an agreement on price. We'll go on to the other terms and conditions at our next meeting. When can we meet again?
P: Any time you say. The sooner the better.
L: How about tomorrow morning at 8:00?
P: That suits me fine.