The main purpose of Zhou Fangyuan's visit to the Netherlands this time is to discuss the joint production of Shijue Automobile and domestic factories.

Because it involves some core technologies of Shijue Automobile, as the largest shareholder of Shijue Automobile, Zhou Fangyuan must come to negotiate in person.

The people below can't handle these things.

This kind of thing can only be handled by Zhou Fangyuan himself, and before he came, he also specially found someone to understand the character of the Dutch, for fear that there would be jokes and contradictions at that time.

The Dutch, in fact, are both easy to get along with and difficult to get along with.

It is said that the Dutch are easy to get along with because the Dutch are open.

The openness of the Netherlands is not only reflected in the red light district, the legal trade of soft books such as marijuana, the legalization of gay marriages, etc., but also the cultural tolerance here. Although the Netherlands is not mainly composed of immigrants like the United States, it is relatively diverse in the ranks of non-immigrant countries. In addition to the Dutch, there are also Moroccan, Turkish, Surinamese and other immigrants in the Netherlands, and the Chinese have become the fourth largest minority. In the larger cities of the Netherlands, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Groningen and other cities, you can see Chinese supermarkets and Chinese restaurants, and these are also very popular in the local area.

At the same time, the Dutch are also very direct and straightforward, for example, when your Dutch friend has a birthday, he may make a wish list, which means that you will give gifts from this wish list. If you have friends, it will also be directly marked and it is recommended that you do not prepare gifts, just send money directly. He is also very upright in life, for example, when you have something stuck on your teeth, he will tell you very directly that there is something on your teeth.

They are also very upright at work, they often say whatever they have, for example, in a certain team, if everyone gives a good evaluation to other team members, then the Dutch will jump out and say that everyone should pay attention to some more negative areas that need to be improved.

But at the same time, the Dutch are also very difficult to get along with.

The Dutch, for example, have five of the most significant taboos.

For example, the rejection of the AA system.

In China, it is very common for Chinese people to invite each other to dinner, not to mention the kind with a particularly good relationship, even if the relationship is average, it does not matter if you invite each other to a meal. Even the vast majority of people rely on this kind of mutual dinner to bring themselves closer to strangers. But the Dutch are different.

It's not too difficult to deal with the Dutch, as long as you remember the phrase Let's go Dutch and don't just go to dinner with them without your wallet, the Dutch are second to none in Europe for their "stinginess". In English, the AA system is called "Go Dutch", which is actually how it came about, and this is their "glorious" tradition.

What if you don't bring your wallet with you to a Dutch dinner party? It doesn't matter, the Dutch will tell you his bank account number, and you can transfer money to them when you get home, and oh, exactly the cents...... In the Netherlands, the concept of brothers settling accounts is quite common, not only the expenses of the boyfriend and girlfriend will be calculated, but also the expenses of the family members must be shared equally. If you reject AA, the consequences are dire......

Then there is punctuality, which is also a big taboo.

The Dutch have a strong sense of time, they value all kinds of social activities, they are faithful about dating, and they have a good habit of showing up for appointments on time, which they consider to be a matter of social courtesy. If you can't make it to the agreed time, please let them know in advance. They are very disgusted that they are told "something can't come" when it is at the end of the day, then the Dutch must be crazy in their hearts, and they will also have a great impression of you.

Also, don't say you don't like flowers and plants, and even if you really don't like them, you must never say it.

The Dutch are particularly fond of listening to "compliments", especially for their vases, gardens, furniture, works of art, etc. If you say a few words to your face about these things, it will be wonderful. They love flowers and are very fond of arranging them at banquets, which is why the Netherlands is known as the "Garden Country". Whether at home, on the streets or in towns, you can see a variety of colorful flowers. If you go to a Dutch home, bring a bouquet of flowers and you will be able to touch their hearts.

However, if you directly show that you don't like flowers and plants, then the Dutch will probably think you are a funny person, right? He will even give you some knowledge of flowers and plants and argue with you......

Not speaking of etiquette is also a big taboo.

The etiquette of the Dutch people is also a set, our China is a "country of etiquette and righteousness", and the Netherlands is a "country of etiquette".

We often say that our country is a "country of etiquette," but in fact China is a "country of etiquette and righteousness." Etiquette does not refer to politeness, but to the order of respecting the inferior and the inferior, and the society is an orderly society. But now there are many places where it is used incorrectly, using the term "state of etiquette".

The Dutch are very respectful of etiquette, and it is customary to shake hands when meeting guests on official occasions, hugs when meeting friends in general, and kisses when meeting close friendships. They avoid cross-handshakes and cross-talk, which they consider extremely impolite. They drink coffee and avoid pouring a full cup, and they regard it as rude and uneducated, believing that it is only appropriate to go to two-thirds of the way to the cup.

Finally, and most importantly, never talk to the Dutch about money.

The Dutch are reluctant to ask about their religion, salary, marital status, personal whereabouts, etc., believing that they do not need to be asked about personal matters. The most important thing is that the Dutch are reluctant to talk about things like money and prices in their dealings with each other. Talking about money is taboo, so the Dutch don't ask each other about salaries. When looking for a job in the Netherlands, the interviewer will not discuss the salary with you in the first round of interviews, as this will be seen as rude.

As long as you pay attention to the above five points, don't make taboos easily, the Dutch are actually very easy to get along with.

Especially Geng Zhizhi, or called rectum, the more rectal people are, the easier it is to get along with. As long as you can accept the temperament of the other party to speak directly at every turn, you will find that this kind of person is actually the most difficult person to play tricks on you.

After Zhou Fangyuan figured these out, he finally got on the plane to the Netherlands.

After landing, he rested for two days before coming to the headquarters of Shijue.

and met the president of Shijue, Mueller, a middle-aged man with a relatively ordinary appearance.

The other party also knew what the purpose of Zhou Fangyuan's trip was.

In fact, it is really difficult to transfer the core technology to Huaxia. The technological blockade of the West to the East has always existed, and now although it is not said, the supervision of important industries in various countries is still very strong, and it is related to the core technology or core production line, and governments will not let go easily. So even if Muller himself is willing to hand over the technology to the distant group, the Dutch government will probably set up all kinds of obstacles.

Zhou Fangyuan knew this very well, so he didn't force it as soon as he came up, anyway, it was man-made, he decided to stay on the Dutch side for a while longer, it was best to open some channels on the Dutch government's side, and then force Muller to let go.

In fact, the timing of his visit to the Netherlands was quite wrong, because it was already mid-October, and the biggest and most famous cheese festival in the Netherlands had quietly passed.

Fortunately, the cheese festival does not end in a day or two, and although the main part of the festival is over, there are still many tourists lingering in the Netherlands, and businesses and farmers from all walks of life have not completely evacuated.

Speaking of which, the Dutch Cheese Festival is truly amazing.

The Netherlands is a true cheese kingdom, with its earliest involvement in cheese-making dating back to 400 AD. Today, the annual export of more than 400,000 tons of cheese is still the highest in the world. In addition to being a daily must-have for the Netherlands, cheese is also a great way to learn about traditional Dutchness. Even the Dutch say "Say Cheese!" when taking pictures. Cheese festivals have been held in the town with the longest cheese history, and the following four towns are the best places to experience Dutch cheese culture, and most people will fall in love with cheese as a food when they come here!

Gouda is a quintessential Dutch town.

Ancient buildings, intricate canals, lively markets, and friendly residents come together to ride through the fantastic world of Gouda. The town hall and the cathedral in Gouda are two of the most monumental. Dating back to 1450 AD, the town hall is a world-famous Gothic building with its soaring minarets, red shutters and lovely chiming bells.

60% of Dutch cheese comes from Honda, and the most representative is the wheel-sized yellow cheese (kaas), which is covered with a thin layer of wax to indicate the flavor, and is the most popular. Come to Gouda from June to August and enjoy the bustle of the traditional cheese market. The process here follows the old way, where experienced buyers first judge the quality of the cheese, and if they agree, the buyer and seller negotiate the price with a high-five, and finally the highest bidder wins. After the transaction, there will be movers wearing hats of different colors, and in teams of two, they will move the cheese back and forth between the weighing room and the card shop with dexterous and skillful skills, and the process is refreshing enough.

Akma is a heroic city that once resisted the Spanish siege, with a historic city center, museums and places of interest. It is best known for its official cheese market, which has existed since the 17th century and has attracted travelers. It was not easy to have an authoritative tool for weights and measures in the early days, but Ackma was one of the few cities in the Netherlands to have a cheese scale in 1365 AD. Today, the cheese market in Akma still maintains as much of its ancient precepts as possible, preserving the authenticity of Dutch cheese culture to the greatest extent.

The attraction of the Akma cheese market is also the square in front of the scales, where a group of cheese porters dressed in traditional costumes who carry and weigh cheese are working in the ancient way, one of the few guild traditions preserved in the Netherlands. The cheese porters are divided into 4 teams of 7 people each, and they wear white shirts, white trousers, and straw hats of different colors to indicate that they belong to different teams. Straw hats are available in red, yellow, green and blue, and work in pairs to fill a wooden rack with cheese and move it to the weighing room for weighing. On the other side, the old inspector in a white robe picked up the cheese and sniffed the aroma and hardness of the cheese to see if the taste was strong enough.

After these repeated procedures, piles of cheese made in different factories are stamped with stamps indicating the manufacturer, weight, and date, as if they had an ID card. Cheese that has been identified by inspectors can be traded. The way the manufacturer and the buyer bargain is also interesting, they take the trouble to negotiate the price in person, and when they have some eyebrows, they will stretch out their right hands to high-five each other, and the people on the side only see the rhythm of the high-fives go fast and slow, and the transaction is completed and the high-fives are fixed, and there is no need to sign another contract.

A trip to Aydin in the summer is a must-visit to the cheese market, even if it's just for a taste of the past. The medieval Aydin cheese market was the heart of the city, where farmers brought cheese to be weighed, sold and exported to the rest of the world. As in the Renaissance, cheese in each market was brought in by wagons or ships. Upon arrival at the market, a dedicated cheese porter unloads the cheese and the trader opens a "port" to inspect the quality of the goods and set prices accordingly. They are cheese experts, and if the price is accepted, the porter transports the cheese to the weighing room in a trolley to weigh it.

There are 8 cheese markets in Akma every year, 1 on Saturday evenings from 20:30 to 22:30, which is also a large flea market. Aiden is only half an hour's drive from the capital, making it a fun day trip. As with most cities in the Netherlands, there's no better way to get around than by bike. With its quaint scenery and easily recognizable roads, Akma is perfect for renting a bike.

Finally, there is the Volendam cheese factory.

Volendam is a tourist town in the north of the Netherlands whose main industry is fishing and tourism, and the fish caught is usually canned Dutch-style smoked fish. Formerly a fishing village, Volendam still retains the flavor of yesteryear. It is a weekend retreat for residents of the Dutch capital, and a must-stop for travelers to the Dutch capital. The Volendam Cheese Factory is another cultural gem in Volendam. The local livestock industry is well developed, and in addition to local consumption, it is also exported to all parts of the world, which is easy to store and transport. Many friends who have never eaten or are not used to cheese are under the repeated tasting of Volendam, and they can't stop falling in love with cheese~

Admission to the Volendam Cheese Factory is free, and the old objects and pictures on display show the rich history and culture of cheese, and the narrator will give you a witty explanation of how milk is turned into cheese. On the basement level, there are various types of cheese for people to taste and buy, including Volendam cheese, which has a unique local taste.

It's a pity that Zhou Fangyuan missed the activities held in these four places, if he hadn't been talking to that dead fat man about Oscar in the United States to no avail, he would have come to the Netherlands to participate in the festival here.

However, although the activity is gone, all kinds of classic cheese still exist, and Zhou Fangyuan, under the guidance of the tour guide sent by Shijue, began to visit all over the world.