Chapter 112: Three Express Trains
"Are you going to study in the UK? Great, this is a wise decision, just like I came to China, have you chosen your school?"
"I am studying at my own expense, I want to study financial management and import and export trade, and I am still in the process of choosing, I prefer the business school of Edinburgh and the business school of the University of Reading, do you have any good advice?"
Old Bob had a look of surprise on his face, pulled over a chair, and sat down next to Fan Yang: "Are you going to go to business school?"
"That's right. ”
"Wise decision, whether it's Edinburgh or the University of Reading, I can assure you that it is definitely the best university in the world, and if you work hard enough, you can easily get a master's or doctorate, and after you finish your studies, do you plan to stay in the UK?" asked Bob Sr.
Fan Yang shook his head: "No, I will choose to return to China, now our country is in great need of foreign trade talents, my family supports me, I will study in the UK, I will bring back more knowledge about the UK, as well as products, so that Chinese can better understand the UK, love the UK, and make a modest contribution to the establishment of a more friendly trade cooperation relationship between China and the UK." ”
Fan Yang said very formally.
Old Bob lost his mind for a while, paused for two or three seconds, and when he came back to his senses, his eyes were a little moist: "God, you have sent a good boy to England...... Believe me, we have the same pursuit. Then Bob Sr. pointed out 3 fingers and said: "30 years ago, I followed my grandfather to China, and then to Hong Kong, I have lived in this land for 30 years, I love Britain, I love China more, if you can speak Cantonese, I can talk in Chinese without hindrance." ”
"On the road of life, there are a few confidants, how many friendships can last forever......" Then the old Bob, with a very standard Cantonese pronunciation, clapped his hands and sang a song.
How could Fan Yang let go of this opportunity and clap his hands together, why can't he speak Cantonese, and immediately sang along.
This song is too widely sung, it is the famous song of Fat Mother Maria, called the Light of Friendship, which can be described as a generation of classics, and it is also an episode of prison storms.
Even Zhao Guangming would hum a few words.
It caused a strange situation, they actually sang this song twice while clapping their hands, and the louder they sang, the louder they sang, and after singing the song, Old Bob showed his affection and gave everyone a hug.
sang affectionately, and even Fan Yang was moved by B.
What I thought in my heart was that the identity of old Bob was not simple.
He has lived in Hong Kong for more than 30 years.
Then his identity can be dug deeper.
But he pretended to be innocent on his face and asked, "Really? Is there a lot of stars in Hong Kong like the ones on TV?"
Old Bob curled his beard: "Of course, Hong Kong is a bridge of friendship between China and the UK, and movies are the pride of Hong Kong, Buce Lee, and Jackie Chan, I also played a cameo role in Jackie Chan's movies." ”
"Really, it's a pity I didn't get a chance to go to Hong Kong. ”
Old Bob patted Fan Yang's shoulder rather kindly.
This time, Fan Yang did not refuse, but pretended to be a good baby.
As soon as the old Bob's chatterbox opened, he couldn't stop.
told Fan Yang and others a lot of old things about Hong Kong, anecdotes about the early years, and finally talked about three express trains.
His expression was full of memories, perhaps loneliness, and old Bob hadn't been so affectionate in a long time.
After listening, the old and the young established a trace of affection.
Indeed, the British in this period, more or less, had a certain affection for the Chinese side.
Since 1953, China and Britain have established the Most Favored Nation Treaty, the two sides have maintained good economic and trade cooperation, British products, in the life of Chinese everywhere, but cars can not do this and Germany, so many people do not know.
In the years of Hong Kong's rapid development, the mainland has contributed even more.
It's all fed by the mainland.
There is not a day in which Hong Kong can be separated from China.
Since 1962, the three express trains issued have been specially opened for the British government in Hong Kong.
These three express trains, starting from 1962, rain or shine, have not been interrupted for a day, one in Shanghai, one in Zhengzhou, and one in Wuhan, at regular and fixed points.
Mobilize chickens, ducks, geese, fish, oil, rice, and grain noodles from five provinces of Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and live cattle and sheep through Shenzhen and enter Hong Kong by Kowloon Customs.
The same is true of Macau, which is transported through Zhuhai.
The supply of means of subsistence for Hong Kong will enable Hong Kong to develop its economy without any worries and build its financial and technological status in the Asia-Pacific region.
On the mainland, Hong Kong has always had its own operations.
Even in terms of the film industry, in addition to several old companies in Hong Kong, there is also a silver capital institution, which is opened on the mainland.
s, China COSCO Group entered Hong Kong in 1961, and several major ship king companies stand side by side.
It also has a place in the world's oceans.
The British government in Hong Kong has always maintained close cooperative relations with the Chinese side, and in 1982, the two countries signed a treaty of one country, two systems.
Later, when Hong Kong returned to the motherland, it encountered a lot of resistance, and the Quantum Fund did not hesitate to stir up the entire Southeast Asia, unleashing an Asian financial turmoil, trying to destroy the financial system established by China and Britain for decades, but in the end it was unsuccessful.
Instead, it was a fiasco.
During the Opium War, China and Britain had a bitter and bitter enmity.
However, after World War II, China and Britain were in the same spirit.
In terms of trade, it is so close that it is inseparable from each other.
British businessmen were also given preferential treatment in China.
Bob Sr. has lived in Hong Kong for 30 years, and it is not surprising that he has such feelings and feelings.
This chat lasted until more than six o'clock in the afternoon, and he also talked about a lot of sensitive words and 48 groups, and Fan Yang also talked in every way and obtained a lot of valuable information.
There is only one point, about the identity of old Bob in Hong Kong, Fan Yang did not mention anything.
It wasn't until a few Britons pushed open the door of the restaurant that old Bob reacted.
"Well, it's so late, I'm going to greet the guests, I'm in for a treat tonight, please enjoy it. ”
"Thank you. ”
After the old Bob left, several people couldn't hold back their faces anymore, and they were about to chatter and discuss.
Fan Yang put his hand on his index finger: "Don't get excited, if you have anything to say, go back and talk about it." ”
Liu Dingxin and Shuangshuang looked at Fan Yang, still looking weird, the two of them knew what it meant to be open-mouthed, and they didn't write drafts at all, they all came with their mouths open.
"It's a pity that you don't want to be an actor. ”
"Go get the persimmons. ”
Liu Dingxin nodded, picked up the car keys, and came over with a few boxes of persimmons from the back of the car.
This kind of 1 catty, 14 pieces per box, about the same size as a six-inch pizza box, still looks very delicate, and is generously placed on the table.
At this time, the British began to multiply, and at noon they welcomed only two tables of guests, and in the evening, in a short time there were six or seven tables.
Fan Yang observed carefully, and from the two receptionists, he already knew Charles's physical characteristics, bald, in his 40s, and about 175 cm tall.
After a while, old Bob was seen walking in with a man in a black suit.
As soon as you take off your hat, you're bald.
"That should be Mr. Charles. ”
"Don't keep looking over there, order. ”
Dinner was still ordered with traditional British food.
I finished eating it quickly, and I served another pot of milk tea and dessert.
They have been sitting here for a day.
Still no intention of leaving.
But Fan Yang took a step ahead and ran to the bar to buy the order.
Checkout, eat more than 700 yuan a day.
There is no one else for this consumption.
"My Chinese friend, I said I would have dinner for dinner. "Old Bob came over.
"Thank you, my home education for me, to learn to pay. ”
Old Bob didn't insist any longer, beckoned the bar to deliver a few cups of coffee, and then followed Fan Yang back.
looks like I want to talk a few more words.
But at a glance, he saw the persimmon box on Fan Yang's table.
Fan Yang picked up 5 boxes of persimmons with both hands.
"We are all very happy to meet you today with your warm hospitality, this is a specialty from my hometown, a sweet treat, I hope you enjoy it. ”