"We all know that. ”

Gai Zhan replied nonchalantly, "My colleagues and I are very impressed by your Chinese technology and the professionalism of the workers, and that is enough." As for the text on the banner, we mainly take into account the needs of the people participating in the celebration, in Avare, there are very few people who know Chinese, even if it is written in Chinese, no one can understand it. ”

Feng Xiaochen smiled and asked, "So, Minister Gai Zhan, do you understand Chinese?"

"I don't understand. Gajan replied very directly.

Feng Xiaochen casually took out a Chinese book from his bag, handed it to Gai Zhan, and asked, "So, do you know what script this book is written in?"

Gai Zhan only glanced at it and said, "This is Chinese, of course I know." ”

"Isn't that enough?" Feng Xiaochen said with a smile, "I don't need the guests to know what is written on the banner, I just need them to know that it is written in Chinese." In addition, the banner you are currently hanging does not say that the production line was built by a Chinese company, which is a mistake. I suggest that you change the content of the banner to read: Congratulations to the Batin Iron and Steel Plant on the successful commissioning of the introduction of China's 1700 mm hot rolling mill, which I think is more accurate. ”

Gejan understood, and he asked, "Mr. Feng, you mean that you want the guests to notice the provider of the equipment, and you want to treat this celebration as an advertisement for your Chinese company." ”

"You are very correct in this understanding. Feng Xiaochen praised Gai Zhan, but Gai Zhan didn't feel comfortable hearing it. He is also a minister of industry, and he is twice as old as Feng Xiaochen, Feng Xiaochen's praise is like a primary school teacher praising his students.

"But, Mr. Feng, does this seem to give too much prominence to the role of your country?" said Gai Zhan, "after all, this is an activity of our Republic of Avaray, and we will invite the officials and chief engineers of your country to take seats on the rostrum, but I don't think it is necessary to say that even the banners are changed to your country's language." ”

Feng Xiaochen shook his head and said, "No, on the contrary, Minister Gai Zhan, I think this is very important. I can say that we didn't have much profit for this project at the Barting Steel Plant, especially after we paid a high fee for technical consulting......"

At this, he paused slightly, and handed Gaijan a secretive look. Gai Zhan only felt that his body was agitated, of course he could hear what Feng Xiaochen's hint was, because the high consulting fee that Feng Xiaochen said was precisely in Gai Zhan's own pocket. Feng Xiaochen's meaning is very clear, if you take our money, you have to work for us, otherwise......

In fact, Gai Zhan also knew that Feng Xiaochen's words were nonsense, and the money paid by the Chinese side to Gai Zhan in the name of technical consulting was only more than 300,000 US dollars, which was a fraction of the price of a hot rolling production line, and it was not a high amount at all. The consulting fee was paid to a consulting firm that was recommended by Gejan, ostensibly owned by a relative of Gejan and actually owned by Gejan himself. This kind of bribery is not uncommon in international trade, but Gai Zhan is an honest man, his psychological quality is not so good, and he always feels a little unreliable when he takes the money, so he is frightened by Feng Xiaochen's hints.

"Mr. Feng, I think ......" Gai Zhan got up, he wanted to find a suitable reason to prevaricate Feng Xiaochen, but he couldn't find it for a while.

Feng Xiaochen interrupted him and continued, "Minister Gai Zhan, I pointed this out just to illustrate a problem. We in China regard this project of Batin Iron and Steel Plant as an attempt to open up the market in Africa, and we hope that through this project, African countries will realize China's technological strength and be willing to import technology from China. If Chinese technology is not highlighted in this celebration, then our early efforts will be in vain. ”

"I can understand that. "But if we put too much emphasis on China's role in this matter, the importance of our cabinet will be downplayed, and I think our prime minister will be unhappy." ”

"I heard that your term as Prime Minister is almost over, is it necessary for Minister Gayjan to care so much about his thoughts?" Feng Xiaochen said with a smile, "Actually, I think Minister Gayjan has the potential to become Prime Minister yourself, and if you can become the new Prime Minister of Alvare, I think our cooperation will definitely be more pleasant." ”

As soon as Feng Xiaochen's words came out, Gai Zhan's face turned pale with fright, he looked left and right, and found that no one was paying attention to the two of them, so he was a little relieved. He lowered his voice and said, "Mr. Feng, you can't just say that, I'm just a government minister, how dare I covet the position of prime minister." ”

"Why not?" Feng Xiaochen said, "if Minister Gaijan has more achievements, and if you can get the broad support of officials from neighboring countries, and you have enough funds to run this matter......

Gayjan only felt his heart skipping with criticism, but isn't it, a minister who doesn't want to be prime minister is not a good minister, and Gayjan thinks that he is a good minister with ideals and aspirations, so why can't he become the new prime minister of Alvare? Speaking of performance, in fact, the newly completed hot-rolling production line of the Batin Iron and Steel Plant is Gejan's performance. If he can facilitate more construction projects, then his performance will be even more brilliant. As for the support of officials from neighboring countries, Gayjan was a little confused about this.

"Minister Gayjan, I think you should emphasize at tomorrow's celebration that the commissioning of this line is the result of close cooperation between Avaré and China, and who else is there to make this cooperation possible? Feng Xiaochen poured ecstasy soup on Gai Zhan.

"However, if these countries need industrial equipment, they will definitely give priority to European companies. Gajan reminded.

Feng Xiaochen said: "I'm afraid it's not necessarily, right? Minister Gai Zhan, think about it, why did you Avaré finally choose to import this production line from China?"

"That's because ......" Gajan did not say the rest of the words, he quickly thought about the reason why Avaray introduced this production line from China, which has political considerations, that is, he hopes to obtain China's support for Avaray in international politics through such cooperation, and there are also economic considerations, that is, China's production line is indeed much cheaper than that of the West, which is also very important for a country like Avaray that is not economically well-off.

So, do his neighbors have the same considerations? Gai Zhan feels that his brain is a little insufficient, maybe what Feng Xiaochen said is right, right?

Feng Xiaochen continued: "Minister Gejan, this is the purpose of my colleagues and I who have come to Avare, hoping to get Minister Gayjan's support. By the way, if we can reach other cooperation with Avaré or your neighbors, we still need local consulting firms to advise us. I think the service of that consulting company is very good, and as far as I am concerned, I am inclined to continue working with it. ”

"If that's the case, then I'll thank Mr. Feng for Erman. Gajan grinned. Feng Xiaochen's last sentence was the most critical for Gai Zhan. The Ellman he was talking about was the distant relative who ran the consulting firm for Gajan. Feng Xiaochen's meaning is very clear, if Gai Zhan can help China sell more equipment, then he will be able to get more "consulting fees". Feng Xiaochen has just pointed out that if Gai Zhan wants to compete for the position of prime minister, in addition to performance and reputation, he also needs to have funds, and these "consulting fees" are the source of funds for Gai Zhan.

So, can the Chinese sell more equipment? Gai Zhan calculated in his heart, feeling that there was still some hope. In addition to the price advantage, the performance and quality of this production line at the Batin Iron and Steel Plant have also given Gai Zhan a lot of surprises, and he believes that his colleagues in neighboring countries should also be interested in Chinese equipment. When the Chinese sell equipment, they will be able to get benefits, but what needs to be done is only to help the Chinese show their faces, why is it difficult? This production line was originally built by the Chinese, and if you add a little weight to their publicity, who can say what?

Thinking of this, Gai Zhan relaxed, and he said to Feng Xiaochen with a smile: "Mr. Feng, I admit that the matter of the banner is an oversight, and I will arrange it immediately." Also, the press release for tomorrow's celebration, I will also have people make some revisions, which will definitely highlight your country's contribution to this project. ”

"Then I would like to express my gratitude to Minister Gayjan on behalf of the factory. Feng Xiaochen responded.

The ambition in Gai Zhan's heart was stirred up by Feng Xiaochen, and a small flame burned his face red, so he ran to find someone to work with such a feeling. In fact, it is not difficult to pull up a few banners again, and the prime minister will not be unhappy because of this matter.

"Xiao Feng, what did you say to Lao Gai, why do I think he is very happy?" Wang Jiji stepped forward and asked Feng Xiaochen.

Feng Xiaochen said: "I drew a cake for him, and he thought it tasted good, so he was happy." ”

Wang Genji smiled: "Haha, if he knew that every time you Xiao Feng painted cakes for people, he was actually digging a hole for people, I'm afraid he wouldn't be so happy, right?"

Feng Xiaochen pretended to have a serious face and said, "Lao Wang, how can you slander my image like this? Let me tell you, Lao Gai has already agreed to sell equipment for us, so you should hurry up and prepare with Director Wu to see how to draw a pie for the guests from so many countries." ”

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