Chapter 35: Investigation and Planning
In the monitoring room of the new Jin Jiang Hotel, two inspectors from the Anti-Corruption Bureau are in front of the big screen, watching the multi-angle video images of Qin Zhigang and their meals in the breakfast room, a prosecutor wearing headphones is listening, the pickup is inside the wooden condiment bottle box on the table, the conversation of the four people is very clear, the restaurant waiter who serves Qin Zhigang and their breakfast is an inspector of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, with a miniature walkie-talkie in his ear, accepting instructions from the monitoring room.
Cao Yayun took two dinner plates, filled them with food and returned to the table, Tang Pengfei put down the chopsticks in his hand and said: " Mr. Qin, Director Cao, I had a discussion with Mr. Cheng yesterday, and we considered that in order to fully cooperate with Schindler Communications to build the world's most advanced data center project, our two companies are ready to join forces to organize a visiting delegation for your company to go abroad, the purpose is to understand the construction and operation of the world's advanced telecom operator data center, grasp the first-hand information, and make our project better and more internationally advanced. Last night, we made a video conference call report to the headquarters of our respective American companies, which was highly recognized by the US headquarters of both sides, and we have begun to prepare and plan. ”
Qin Zhigang didn't answer immediately, he was still concentrating on eating a piece of luncheon meat on the plate, picking up a large piece of luncheon meat with chopsticks and putting it in his mouth, chewing it slowly.
Tang Pengfei knew that Qin Zhigang didn't hear it, but he just wanted to think about it, so he didn't ask, picked up his coffee and took a sip, feeling that he didn't put a coffee confidant, he casually took out a bag of coffee confidant from the spice box in the center of the table, took another bag of sugar, opened it and slowly poured it into his coffee cup.
Cheng Kewen looked at Qin Zhigang and finished eating the whole piece of luncheon meat and said: "Mr. Qin, our company attaches great importance to your visit, the specific itinerary is about 14 days, you set the number of participants, and the cost is borne by our two companies, as long as the visit effect you expect is achieved." ”
Qin Zhigang was waiting for Cheng Kewen's statement, and Tang Pengfei just said that the two companies were ready to join forces to organize a delegation abroad, but he did not hear the statement of the American BZM China company represented by Cheng Kewen. Tang Pengfei had already met with himself in the office, and he also gave him a tie and that card... But in the case that it is not clear what the attitude of the representative of this BZM China company is, Qin Zhigang did not express his position, he needs to wait ...
Qin Zhigang pushed the plate in front of him outward, and put his chopsticks on it, meaning that he had eaten well, but he didn't put the knife and fork on the plate after using up the meal according to Western habits, so the waiter didn't come immediately to take back the plate that Qin Zhigang had used.
Qin Zhigang felt that this waiter couldn't see that I had already used a good breakfast, why didn't he come to close the dishes, and looked back at the waiter a little unhappily.
The waiter immediately understood, walked over quickly, and said, "I'm sorry, hello sir, can I put this plate away?"
Qin Zhigang nodded, and the waiter immediately put away the plates used by Qin Zhigang, and cleaned up the front of his desk, and the table looked very tidy.
Tang Pengfei said: "Mr. Qin, if you don't want to have some fruits and drinks, I can help you get them, what drinks do you want to drink." ”
"Thank you, no need, I've had diabetes for several years, I don't usually eat these sweet things, and if I eat watermelon, I will eat some green melon flesh near the watermelon skin, even if I have eaten watermelon. Haha, it's not like you young people can eat anything, it's so happy. Qin Zhigang said.
"The leaders are all working hard for the company, and they are really single-mindedly focused on the development of the enterprise, so they still have to take care of their health. Tang Pengfei pushed down his glasses and said.
Qin Zhigang tidied up his tie, turned around and beckoned the waiter over, the waiter came to Qin Zhigang's side and asked, "Does Mr. need anything?"
"Give me a glass of water, a little lukewarm is fine, I want to take some medicine. Qin Zhigang said to the waiter.
The waiter walked to the operating table not far away, and after a while, he took a glass of warm water and said, "Sir, your white water, if you need anything, just ask, thank you." After the waiter finished speaking, he retreated into the distance and waited.
Tang Pengfei noticed that Qin Zhigang was touching his tie, and suddenly said, "Hey, Mr. Qin, your good-looking red tie was prepared for you last time I went to your office." After Tang Pengfei finished speaking, he hinted at Cheng Kewen.
"Yes, I like this red tie so much that I put it on today. Qin Zhigang said, in fact, this is a hint, a very obvious hint.
"Our Mr. Qin wears this tie very stylishly, and he looks much younger and too handsome. Cao Yayun said.
Cheng Kewen suddenly woke up under Qin Zhigang's hint, feeling that he was so ignorant, the gift had not been sent, the other party could not know the sincerity of your cooperation, and could not locate the relationship between each other, the other party would not be able to accept you, and you would be like an outsider.
Cheng Kewen hurriedly took two small gift bags from the side and said, "Oh, I just reported the situation of our company to Mr. Qin, and I almost forgot about it." Mr. Qin, I specially brought you a small gift today, which is a tie rack for high-end successful business men brought from the United States. I have listened to Mr. Tang Pengfei's opinion, and he told me that Mr. Qin is very honest and generally does not accept gifts, so I specially prepared to give Mr. Qin a small daily life item. Etiquette is light and affectionate. After speaking, he gave a small blue gift bag to Qin Zhigang.
Qin Zhigang took the gift bag and said: "Oh, you are too polite, now the relevant state departments stipulate that leading cadres must be honest and honest, the regulations are very detailed and strict, and the operability is very strong. ”
"Mr. Qin, don't worry, we know this problem, this tie clip is not worth anything, it is completely within the price range of 200 yuan gift stipulated by the state, it is an ordinary consumable, please also Mr. Qin smiled, I hope you like it." Cheng Kewen said.
"I'm relieved when you say that, then I'll take it, and it just goes with this tie, it's very good, thank you." Qin Zhigang said.
Cheng Kewen put another small pink gift bag in front of Cao Yayun and said: "Director Cao, this is a gift specially prepared for you by my wife, it is said to be a brooch, silver-plated, and it is also an American famous brand, I hope you like it." ”
"Ah, I also have a gift, it's a silver-plated brooch, that's great, thank you, madam, I'll accept it Mr. Qin." Cao Yayun took the gift and asked Qin Zhigang for instructions, and Qin Zhigang nodded after listening.
When Qin Zhigang knew that Cheng Kewen had listened to Mr. Tang Pengfei's opinion on this gift, he knew that it would not be an ordinary gift, and the internal things should have similar gold content as Tang Pengfei's last gift, so he took the gift bag and did not open it, and said to Tang Pengfei after putting it next to the chair: "Mr. Tang, you just proposed that your two companies are ready to join forces to organize a delegation abroad to see abroad, I think the idea is very good, but this year's task of our company is very heavy, I'm afraid I can't leave." ”
"In fact, it is not necessary to visit abroad, the key is to go abroad to understand the success or failure of the construction of foreign telecom operators' data centers, which has a very important reference role in the construction of our Jianghai Schindler Communication Company data center, and can stand on the shoulders of others to build our data center into a world-class high level and reduce unnecessary mistakes. Tang Pengfei said tactfully, Qin Zhigang nodded while listening, and Tang Pengfei looked at Cao Yayun again.
"Mr. Qin, I think Director Tang has a point, it's always good to go out and take a look, don't your leaders have the target of going abroad twice a year, and it will expire and be invalid if you don't use it, what a pity." Cao Yayun said loudly, and pushed her right hand on Qin Zhigang's arm.
Tang Pengfei continued: "Mr. Qin, we think about the time of the overseas visit, we strive for a quick solution to this visit, and only take 14 days to complete the entire mission of the visit, do you think it is okay?"
In the second half of the year, we will concentrate on the construction of the data center, spend half a year, and strive to complete the construction of the first phase of the data center project within the year, and produce social and economic benefits as soon as possible. Qin Zhigang said.
"Okay, Mr. Qin, we will send an invitation letter to your company to visit abroad as soon as possible, and strive to make the trip in May. Tang Pengfei said.
"Director Tang, I suggest that this delegation should not be called a visit abroad, we are an enterprise, and the purpose of going abroad is to inspect the communication business development experience of advanced countries, so I suggest that it be called a 'data center project technical delegation' so that the purpose is clearer, and it also avoids the masses from having different ideas. Then tell me about the general arrangements for going abroad. After Qin Zhigang finished speaking, he took out a small medicine box from his pocket, put the amount of medicine he had eaten in it, poured nearly a large handful of medicine in the palm of his hand, and drank white water in several times to finish the medicine.
"The general itinerary I discussed with Mr. Tang Pengfei is roughly like this, and I will make a brief report to Mr. Qin here. Cheng Kewen saw that Qin Zhigang had acquiesced to going abroad, and continued: "On the first day, I chose to take an Emirates airline plane to Dubai on Friday night, and settled in the famous Burj Al Arab Hotel, also known as Burj Al Arab Hotel, which is a 7-star luxury hotel, and we stayed for two nights, mainly to visit a central data backup center of our BZM company in the depths of the Dubai desert, which is quite mysterious and grandiose. ”
"Oh, when we had an internal meeting yesterday, some engineers and technicians proposed to establish a data backup center, this arrangement is very innovative, so why do you want to put the data backup center in the depths of the desert?" Qin Zhigang said.
Cheng Kewen replied with a smile: "Mr. Qin's question is very professional, I will sell it first, and then make a detailed report to your technical delegation after we arrive at the Dubai Data Backup Center." ”
"Oh, and you need to keep it technical!Okay, you can move on. Qin Zhigang said with interest.
"On the third day we flew directly to France, we were going to Loch Ness, not just to inspect the Loch Ness Monster, of course, but to visit a technology and development center of our BZM company near Loch Ness, and we stayed in Paris, France for two nights, so we could have plenty of time for shopping and entertainment in the evening. Cheng Kewen said.
"This is great, I like to go to Paris, France the most, it is a women's shopping paradise, I have always wanted to go to Paris, Mr. Qin, you must take me there this time." Cao Yayun shook Qin Zhigang's arm and said angrily.
Qin Zhigang pushed Cao Yayun's hand away and said, "You guys have a very tight time for this inspection activity. ”
"Yes, Mr. Qin, you are completely right, in Paris, France, after our inspection, we will go to the United Kingdom, stay in London for one night, this day is more difficult to visit a telecom operator data center using my BZM company equipment, but also to see Big Ben, London Bridge and the Palace of Westminster, and at night Thames night cruise. Cheng Kewen said.
"On the second day in the UK, we went to Edinburgh, UK, where we had the European Design Branch of Arbuck Data Center Planning and Design, which specializes in consulting and design services for European clients. Tang Pengfei said.
"Aren't the headquarters of your two companies in the United States? Qin Zhigang asked.
"Yes, on the evening of the Edinburgh inspection, we took a direct flight to New York by United Airlines, because it took more than 12 hours on the road, in order to ensure the rest of Mr. Qin and everyone, we specially arranged for everyone in the group to take the first class, of course, according to Mr. Qin's level, the whole flight is in the first class. Tang Pengfei said.
Qin Zhigang smiled a little when he heard this, and said, "Even if we don't count the day we set off on Friday night, it will be the 7th day when we arrived in the United States." Qin Zhigang said.
"Mr. Qin is worthy of being a big leader, and the time calculation is quite accurate, but Mr. Cheng Kewen and I believe that our team set off on Friday night, and the two days of weekends should be rest days in China, and should not be counted in the 14-day itinerary, so we still have 9 days in the United States, and the itinerary of our delegation is slightly easier. Tang Pengfei said tentatively.
Cao Yayun continued: "Yes, Mr. Tang is completely right, there are only 14 days in total, the first weekend can't be counted, we are working overtime, otherwise the inspection time is too short, and the inspection effect will not be achieved." ”
"That's it for now, you go on. Qin Zhigang did not explicitly object, and said with a saliva.
"Mr. Qin, we take into account that it is Sunday after the delegation arrives in the United States, and the Americans attach great importance to the holiday, and no one in the company goes to work, so we will take a day off and adjust for a day, and we will stay in New York for two days, and we are going to arrange for everyone to go to a Broadway opera to investigate American culture and ethnic characteristics. Tang Pengfei said.
"Don't arrange to go to unhealthy places, the state has clear disciplinary regulations for cadres going abroad. Qin Zhigang said.
"Mr. Qin, don't worry about this, in fact, most of Broadway is drama and opera, we may choose one of the two operas 'The Lion King' and 'Phantom of the Opera', mainly to let everyone relax and adjust. ”
"Very well, you guys are quite thoughtful. Qin Zhigang said.
"On Monday morning, we first went to the headquarters of BZM, and the company's management welcomed the delegation led by Mr. Qin and inspected the headquarters. At noon, the company's executives held a welcome banquet, and in the afternoon, we drove to the BZM R&D base in New Jersey. Cheng Kewen said.
"On the eighth day, we flew to HSD, the capital of the United States, to inspect the data center project we designed and planned, of course, the computer hardware equipment was provided by BZM, and we arranged a face-to-face communication meeting between the customer and your delegation on the spot to promote business exchanges between the telecom operators of the two countries. ”
Cao Yayun, you remember, at that time, we also brought a little bit of the company's promotional materials and gifts, so as to better exchange each other's operational experience with the American communication operators. Qin Zhigang said.
"Mr. Qin, you promised to let me participate in this delegation, okay! I remember, I will definitely arrange the gifts, don't worry." Cao Yayun said excitedly.
"We plan to stay at HSD for two nights in the United States, and the next day we will visit the White House in the city and visit the White House in the United States. Tang Pengfei observed Qin Zhigang's eyes, and after seeing the approving gaze, he continued: "On the 10th day, we will cross the east and west of the United States, considering the long distance, we will stay in Las Vegas, Nevada for two days to rest, during which we will visit a data center room built by BZM in Las Vegas. ”
"This is a good suggestion, and we can learn about the layout, management and operation of some foreign data center rooms. Qin Zhigang said.
"Mr. Qin, we also think about it this way, no matter how tight the time is, we still have to go to the field to inspect the computer room of the foreign data center. Of course, Las Vegas is also a place with American characteristics, and it is okay to relax by the way, and your delegation has worked hard enough non-stop along the way. ”
"Investigation is to work, not to play in the mountains and rivers, the schedule is compact, the content is solid, as long as the work is done, it doesn't matter if you are tired. Qin Zhigang said.
"I'm not tired, I'm not tired, I've heard people say that Las Vegas is fun, but two days may not be enough. Cao Yayun said.
"Director Cao, the time is too tight this time, and we will have the opportunity to make other arrangements in the future. Tang Pengfei spread his hands and said helplessly.
"How will it be arranged in the next few days?" Qin Zhigang wanted to continue listening.
"Mr. Qin, after the end of Las Vegas, that is, on the 12th day, we flew to the most economically developed in the western United States. California, the most populous state, we live in California for two days, we will go to Silicon Valley and Hollywood, the most important thing is to visit our Arbuck data center planning and design company, a research and development center in the western United States in Sacramento, the capital of California, and visit the international computer room of the famous American telecom operator Company A, where you can learn about the most advanced international communication management methods, and then we will leave home on the 14th day. After Tang Pengfei finished speaking, he took a sip of the coffee cup, his eyes fixed on Qin Zhigang's expression.
"It's so exciting, I'm fascinated by it, it's so rich, I want to go tomorrow. Cao Yayun said.
Seeing that Qin Zhigang didn't speak, Tang Pengfei said to Cheng Kewen in surprise: "Kewen, do I have anything missing?