Chapter 18 Pre-Conference Visits

Before arriving in the imperial capital, Yin Jie had been working in the Foreign Investment Division of the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Y Province (later renamed the "Department of Commerce"), and his hard work coupled with the chance was he was promoted to the youngest deputy director, in charge of investment promotion in the province. If she hadn't married He Yuxin, she would really be reluctant to leave the place where she had worked for many years.

As a "child of someone else's family", Yin Jie grew up in the praise of others since he was a child. There are very few children in the dry school, and most of them are children brought by the surrounding rural people who work in the dry school. When Yin Jie was three years old, after being pushed to the pond by the boy from the dry school cook's family, he no longer expected to have children play together. She learns to read and write with her father every night, and during the day, when Yin's father goes to work in the field, she squats at the door and practices on the ground with branches. At the age of 4, he returned to K City with his parents' rehabilitation and began to study elementary school under the leadership of his older brother. At the age of 5, he entered primary school, becoming the youngest but best elementary school student, and since then he has embarked on the road of academic excellence. However, no matter how good her grades were, no matter how much the school teachers praised her, her parents no longer agreed to her skipping a grade, and repeatedly told her to lay a solid foundation, although she was not forbidden to study a higher level of courses on her own in advance. In this way, from the third grade of primary school, she has been the first in the grade of K City to the eve of the college entrance examination, because of a sudden cold and serious illness, she was not in good condition and failed to enter the ideal University of Science and Technology of China, but was admitted to Wuhan University.

After the notice came down, Yin Jie cried a lot, crying that he had poor grades and fell off the altar to be replaced, and he did not achieve his goal to fulfill his promise to his parents, and more of him mourned that he had missed the University of Science and Technology of China, and it seemed that he had no chance with scientific research since then. However, after entering Wuhan University, this concept gradually changed completely. As one of the four "most beautiful campuses" in the country, Wuhan University is not only beautiful, but the teaching management of Wuhan University is particularly free, and students can arrange their own classes or self-study, which is a big challenge for Yin Jie, who has strictly followed the guidance of parents or teachers since he was a child.

In the first year of entering the school, she was beaten in the head, and she failed two final exams~~Failed!

When she came home during the summer vacation that year, the angry second brother pointed to her nose and scolded: "Shame on the family! Unlike the children in our family! At that time, apart from being ashamed, she was just thinking, why? Why is this like this? What is the problem?

The teachers who failed the two courses spoke in a strong Hubei accent, and she couldn't understand it? It was, but she didn't bother to use it as a reason.

After days of sleepless nights, she seemed to figure out that the way to learn should be different at each stage. In high school, as long as you practice diligently and do a lot of questions, you can basically ensure good grades. Taking planting as an example, from elementary school to high school, it is necessary to constantly fertilize and turn the soil so that the land is suitable for cultivation, which belongs to improving the external conditions for growth; in college, it is to sprinkle seeds into the soil———— seeds need to rely on their own strength to feel the temperature and humidity of the soil, to adjust themselves to the best state, and they need to rely on their own strength to break the skin and sprout, break through the soil, and become a different life, which is the stage dominated by subjective initiative. At this stage, you not only need to practice, the key is to exert your inner strength in order to break through the obstacles and grow smoothly!

Since then, Yin Jie has learned to self-regulate according to the external environment!

Yin Jie, who failed one or two subjects and might even be persuaded to retire, adjusted his tactics. When she graduated from her senior year, she was included in the list of graduate students guaranteed by the school, and she was also selected by a professional research institute because of her outstanding professional achievements. She became "someone else's child" again.

The four years of studying applied physics also gave her a clear vision of the future path. She did not go to graduate school and refused the olive branch handed by the institute, and chose to follow her parents' advice to return to K City to work in the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation. She can indeed endure loneliness and study hard, but she prefers a colorful life, likes to deal with different people, and likes to help others through her own efforts.

After marrying He Yuxin, she left the working environment like a fish in water and came to Beijing to work hard. After applying for the job at North Mingtai, although she felt uncomfortable in the working environment of this technology company, she still worked very hard and solidly until this opportunity came. In the mouths of her parents, she is still a proud existence.

Thinking of this, Yin Jie smiled and sighed in his heart.

"Master, it's time to get there. The taxi driver's voice woke Yin Jie from his memories.

This is a vast industrial area on the outskirts of Nanjing. In front of me is a relatively modern large-scale industrial park, the entrance of about two zhang long granite carved with glittering big characters "Jiangnan Heavy Machinery Industry Co., Ltd." That's where they visited in the morning.

Founded in 1992, Jiangnan Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. is a well-established large-scale heavy machinery manufacturer, specializing in the R&D and production of industrial vehicles such as counterbalanced heavy-duty forklifts, electric tractors and storage forklifts. In the domestic market, it has successfully developed into a competitor that Linde forklift trucks has to face. At the same time, Jiangnan Heavy Machinery has also made gains in overseas markets through regional distributors, and is one of the potential target enterprises of LS.

After the taxi stopped at the door, the doorman in the red beret and light blue shirt came out of the communication room with a frown and asked loudly who they were looking for? At this time, a person walked out of the modern four-story office building facing the gate and greeted him with a smile on his face.

"Is it Mr. Yin?" he asked in a loud voice, stretching out his hand from afar.

The person who came out to greet him was Lin Xiao, the assistant to Huang Qiang, the group's vice president in charge of international affairs at Jiangnan Heavy Machinery. He enthusiastically guided the two all the way into the conference room on the second floor, and said in a loud voice, "Mr. Huang just finished a business meeting, and unfortunately another supplier came." Now, I may have to wait a while", and then quickly turned on the air conditioner, made green tea for the two of them, and sent a bottle of mineral water to each of them, and then brought in two large fruit plates, one containing grapes, winter dates, pears, bananas, and the other containing all kinds of small packaged snacks.

About 5 minutes later, a middle-aged man with particularly bright eyes, a head on his back, and a medium build, pushed the door in. He glanced at it, said sorry repeatedly, and walked towards Yin Jie steadily, holding Yin Jie's hand tightly.

This is Huang Qiang.

Yin Jie was a little surprised, the handshake of the opposite sex is usually a slight handshake out of politeness, but Huang Qiang's handshake was very resolute, staying for about 20 seconds.

Before he had time to think about it, Yin Jie introduced Flora to Huang Qiang, and Huang Qiang introduced Yin Jie to about 7 colleagues who followed up. After exchanging business cards, sit down and start the meeting.

Yin Jie first used a slide show to briefly introduce to Huang Qiang the investment promotion policies of LS and S Guohaosen Prefecture. Considering his unusual handshake just now, she did not recommend the foreign investment model encouraged by Haosen Prefecture as planned, but instead asked Huang Qiang to give a brief introduction to the history, current situation, and future strategy of Jiangnan Heavy Machinery.

Founded in 1993 with a registered capital of 800 million yuan, Jiangnan Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. is a cross-regional group company with 4 subsidiaries, which are engaged in the research and development and production of heavy-duty forklifts, storage equipment, mining equipment, explosion-proof electrical appliances and other products, with sales branches all over the country, in addition to setting up sales branches in Hong Kong, Russia and Japan. The company has been among the top 100 private enterprises in China and the top 100 profits and taxes in Jiangsu Province for many years, and its goodwill and public reputation are excellent. At present, there are 7,800 regular employees, of which 70% have a college degree or above, 45% have a bachelor's degree or above, 10% have a master's degree or above, and 3% have a doctoral degree. The company has a national heavy machinery laboratory and testing center.

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Huang Qiang's voice was loud and confident. When talking about the company's operating income and awards, there is undisguised pride in his words.

"What are the company's future development plans, and are there any current plans to develop in Europe?" Yin Jie asked.

"I'll tell you the truth, the company does have this idea at the moment, but it hasn't developed a strategy yet. Huang Qiang said seriously, "Our first order in Europe was recommended by the company's old customer Maersk. They have been using our products in their warehousing departments and partner warehouses in China. By chance, we were referred to Ihr Umzugs and this was our first order in Europe. The size of the order is not large, but we have done it very well, and the products and services have made the customer very satisfied. Later, with the expansion of Umzugs' business, we got other orders one after another. ”

He said with great pride:

"Through this cooperation, we are fully aware that our products not only have a high price-performance ratio, but also that the after-sales service policy is very much in line with the requirements of German customers. It is said that the Germans are the most rigorous people in Europe, and the recognition of German customers is a great encouragement for us to expand our business in Europe. Moreover, the European market is very large, and most European customers pay attention to quality and service over price, which is completely consistent with our working principles. So there is now an idea within the company to explore the feasibility of developing in Europe. But at this stage, it is only necessary to decide whether to go, when, to which country, and on what scale? ”

"So, if the company does set up a presence in Europe, what will be the main functions that will be set up? Can it be decided now?"

"This one is clear. If you set up a European company, the main function must be sales and after-sales technical support. ”

Yin Jie immediately opened another PPT and introduced to Huang Qiang in detail the BCC model currently promoted by Haosen Prefecture, that is, the establishment of a European business marketing center in Haosen Prefecture, S country, relying on its information and transportation location advantages and excellent labor advantages in the center of Europe, radiating several major European economies for sales and service.

Huang Qiang listened very carefully, and he and his colleagues interjected and asked questions from time to time during Yin Jie's introduction, and Yin Jie gave answers in as much detail as possible.

In a blink of an eye, at noon, Huang Qiang invited Yin Jie and the two to work for dinner, but Yin Jie refused. Without him, they didn't estimate that there were so many people attending the morning meeting, and that they had already used up all the LS materials they had brought with them. They had to go back to the hotel to get LS materials before rushing to the afternoon meeting place.

"Mr. Huang, the day after tomorrow we will hold an investment environment promotion meeting in Jinling Hotel, when the leaders of the agency will attend to introduce the investment environment in Haosen, PwC experts will also introduce several more advantageous investment tax structures from a financial point of view, and the person in charge of Fischer Law Firm, one of the top ten law firms in S country, will also introduce the legal issues that need to be paid attention to for European investment. This information may be useful in evaluating your company's investments at this stage. We hope you will be able to join us. ”

"I know about this, Mr. Cui (chairman) told me. Unfortunately, I'm going on a business trip tomorrow... In this way, I will report the information of today's meeting to Mr. Cui and our CEO Mr. Lin in a moment, and try to facilitate the participation of one of them. What do you think? I think it's a rare opportunity. ”

"Thank you then. Look, when will it be easier for me to call you to implement this result?"

"Before you get off work today, I'll give you a result whether you go here or not. ”

"Thank you very much, then we'll take our leave. ”

The two once again declined Huang Qiang's invitation to lunch. Huang Qiang then arranged for his own car to take them to the meeting place in the afternoon.

Huang Qiang's car is a black Mercedes-Benz 600, which is not surprising to Yin Jie. Jiangsu and Zhejiang are wealthy, and most corporate executives like to buy Mercedes-Benz or Audi as a car, which is comfortable and domineering.

The car started and drove out of the factory area. Looking at Yin Jie, who waved goodbye elegantly from the car window, Huang Qiang turned around and asked Lin Xiao beside him:

"Guess what Miss Yin's annual salary will be?"

The assistant was a little stunned, and then smiled and said, "It shouldn't be as high as our director." ”

"Definitely not!

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Chen Kun's hoarse singing voice echoed in the car. Yin Jie and Flora chatted about entertainment gossip.

Back in the hotel room, Yin Jie called the catering service. Then ask Flora, "Tell me what you think." ”

"I think Huang is always a very cheerful person. They also happen to have plans to set up a presence in Europe now. I think this is a very valuable customer and worth following up. ”

"Just one side, you know that people are very straightforward? I don't dare to draw such conclusions. But you're right, they now have the idea of setting up a presence in Europe. But you have to pay attention, this is just an 'idea', not a 'plan' or a 'decision', and it is too early in the whole chain of investment, not even the initial stage. Despite this, Jiangnan Heavy Industry is a valuable customer, and I hope that Mr. Cui or Mr. Lin, or both of them can come to participate in the activities of the day after tomorrow. I'd like to hear what they think, because they're decision makers. ”

Flora chick nodded like a peck of rice.

"Okay, while the memory is still fresh, hurry up and write MEMO. This way you will be a little less burdened at night. ”

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