The offshore drilling platform is like a thin man with a fat waist and a big belly, and the slender lower column supports the thickness of the middle two hulls. The superstructure is like a chin after liposuction, and there are few places under the countless pleats that can be used.

A barge towed the platform and slowly sailed towards the Chengdao oil field.

Su Cheng and the others got on the commuter boat, followed behind, and watched the platform in front of them descend the ship, pull out the piles, support the navigation, take position, and ballast......

Four or five hundred workers, engineers, and others crowded on the deck, fascinated.

In their eyes, the gyro-like drilling platform is simply beautiful, like a 50-meter-long beauty, which could not be more beautiful.

Due to the advance planning, anticipation of material reporting, and the shortening of the process chain, the implementation of cross-work was completed in just one day, which would have taken several days.

When Sha Mingyin used the walkie-talkie to report that "everything is ready", the jubilation of the crowd also affected the foreigners present.

Jensen patted Sioux City on the shoulder and said, "We must celebrate, I believe that Dahua Shipbuilding will also go so well." ”

"Dahua Shipbuilding has sufficient orders, as long as the operation is adjusted, profits are naturally not a problem. Su Cheng said very calmly. What he is after is no longer pure profit.

Jensen smiled at Sioux City and said seriously: "This investment is completed by me, if it can be successful, I will definitely promote further cooperation between Haliburton and Dahua Shipbuilding." ”

Su Cheng knew what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "There is no problem with Haliburton as the main business. I believe that with Haliburton's connections, the company will expand rapidly. ”

"Don't worry. Jensen nodded a little gratefully. The new company is located in Hong Kong. However, the production plant is located on the mainland in order to take advantage of the abundant and cheap labor costs. However, if the operation is also handed over to the mainland, and when Dahua Industrial's order is completed, it will be difficult to say about the future of the shipping company. At the end of the 80s, China's terms of trade were much weaker than those of Southeast Asian countries.

Simon's expression was a little embarrassed, and he just looked at it and didn't speak. Haliburton's acquisition is underway. They have their eye on several companies, including Fenor Shipping. In this capital operation, Simon, who is the head of sales in Asia. You can only resign yourself to fate. Considering the possibility of becoming a subordinate of Jensen and the yellow race, Simon's mood naturally couldn't be better.

Hu Jian stood on the other side of Sioux City, listening to them. Sigh secretly. COSCO Shipping has long wanted to join the international bidding group, but it is too difficult for them to do it, too simple to fight down, and in the end, they can't go up and down, and continue to do ship repair.

At this time, he also looked at the shallow sea drilling platform in front of him with some concern. It is estimated privately that even if you learn something and go back, COSCO Shipping will still not be able to build such a shallow sea drilling platform by itself. As Dahua Shipbuilding opens a new road for China's offshore oil equipment, Hu Jian is worried about the previous companies and divides the cake cleanly.

Before you know it, it's getting late, and the commuter ship starts its engines. Go around the rig, hang out the bunting, and return to land.

Behind. The headlights were turned on at the derrick, as if a torch had been lit in the middle of the sea. The roaring cold circulating water and the rumbling sound of drilling rigs make the silence of this sea area disappear.

Su Cheng turned around and glanced at Hu Jian, and said with a smile: "Manager Hu." Even if this order is completed, what does COSCO Shipping think?"

"Naturally, we will continue to fight for orders, and no matter what, it is better than the profit of ship repair. Hu Jianfang is in his forties, he looks younger, and he is also a little high-spirited when he stands at the bow of the boat. The 50-meter platform, if built abroad, may cost two million US dollars, but in China, the cost is only one-half, even so, it is a rare large order of COSCO Shipping.

Su Cheng smiled and said, "The ship can be repaired for at least another 20 years." If you are unlucky, you may not necessarily make more money from offshore oil equipment than from ship repair. ”

"But the output of a single person is much more than that of repairing ships. Hu Jian touched the newly grown stubble and said: "Our state-owned enterprises, the most important thing to pay attention to is the output value of a single person, because people cannot be dismissed if they are recruited, so they must do high value-added work, and they can't go for pure profits, which is too risky." ”

Su Cheng couldn't help but look at him with admiration, and said: "Manager Hu, if COSCO Shipping is a leader like you, it will only take a few years to prosper." ”

"When you say that, I take it seriously. Hu Jian felt refreshed, after all, there was no place for Su Cheng to beg him, and this beautiful word was completely different from the sycophants he received on weekdays.

The celebratory voices on deck grew louder, and Jensen was dragged into the lively crowd by his compatriots. Su Cheng looked ahead with a smile until his vision was blocked by a flaming red cloth.

"Director Su, my name is He Yuwei, and like Manager Hu, I am the executive manager of COSCO Shipping. "He Yuwei is at most 30 years old, with a goose egg face, long bangs, shrewd and capable, but still has a charming color, on a boat full of gray and yellow dukes, the eyes are so bright that people can't squint.

Hu Jian caught up from behind, put aside his secretary, and said to Su Cheng: "Director Su, this is my deputy, He Yuwei." She just arrived today, so I let her on the boat first. ”

Su Cheng smiled understandingly, faced He Yuwei, and asked, "Is there something wrong?"

"Actually, I wanted to invite Director Su to have two meals, and then make a request after getting acquainted with each other. However, since you asked, then I will say it directly. Is it possible for COSCO Shipping to take a stake in Dahua Industrial and share technology?" He Yuwei said in a joking tone, which would be difficult to tolerate if it were a man, but a woman would have the advantage and would not feel weird.

Su Cheng didn't think she was joking, and frowned: "Well, what kind of way does Manager He want to buy shares?"

"We pay a certain percentage of the capital, say 30%, and then get 30% of the shares, and we share the technology of Dahua Shipbuilding. He Yuwei glanced at Hu Jian quickly and continued: "We have never had a way, and now we see an opportunity, please don't blame Mr. Su Cheng." ”

Her words are in the same vein as Hu Jian's previous feelings. It's just that Hu Jian is obviously calm and can endure the fate of working first and then the boss, while He Yuwei has a bit of a taste of eagerness.

Sioux City had a spin. said with a smile: "If you can really take a stake in Dahua Shipbuilding, it will not hurt me." However, I will not propose or approve of it. ”

"Why?" He Yuwei's eyes widened as she unconsciously puffed up her chest. She is slightly shorter, but she is delicate and attractive.

Sioux City glanced at it quickly and withdrew his gaze. He bowed his head and said: "Now the ratio of 50% on both sides is the result of each conceding a step, if I propose or approve." Jensen would think that we were conspiring to take control, but it was not beautiful. I don't want to break that trust. I hope you understand. Su Cheng said it very politely, but also quietly pointed out the stakes: the shares obtained by COSCO will affect the controlling stake.

He Yuwei nodded gratefully and said, "I understand, but I don't know how much money should be used for about 30% of the shares?"

"Dahua Industrial invested more than 10 million US dollars in technology and capital. The total amount of funds of the company is 40 million. This money is mainly used for the acquisition of small and medium-sized shipping companies abroad in order to form their own technical system, and the total amount is expected to be sufficient. Su Cheng smiled warmly, just as he did in front of people.

"I can also help with the acquisition of companies, which company do you have a crush?"

"Nucor in the Netherlands is number one. And then there's a company in Norway and the UK, and a company in Germany that is also in consideration, and that's all I've heard of it. ”

"I heard?"

"The acquisition was all done by Haliburton. ”

He Yuwei shook her head again and again, and said, "How can this work, it is easy to be deceived by others." Don't the private sector care about money now? I'm going to go to the Haliburton representative right now and say......"

"It's called Jensen. "Sioux City corrected.

"Yes, Jensen. He Yuwei laughed, and the shrewdness disappeared, leaving all the mature coquettishness.

Sioux City couldn't help but ask, "Do you have enough funds?"

"This year, the central government seems to have special funds for this area, and COSCO is qualified to fight for it. He Yuwei finished speaking. I hurried to find Jensen.

Hu Jian sighed and said, "Director Su, I'm sorry, He Yuwei's background is different from ours, and after she arrived in Shanghai, she was bent on doing big things and causing trouble for you." ”

He also quietly pointed out that He Yuwei had a background.

Actually, without her being said, Sioux City is also clear. How can ordinary people dare to say that they have won the special funds of the central government. In addition, Hu Jian's 40-year-old executive manager of COSCO Shipping has been very fast, and this He Yuwei has reached the same position at a young age, and the probability of relying purely on hard work is too low.

Su Cheng nodded and said: "COSCO Shipping is a Chinese company no matter how you say it, and Dahua Shipbuilding is not the core business of our Dahua Industry, if He Yuwei can get a share, it will be a good thing for both parties." ”

"But it's not good for Haliburton, right?" Hu Jian understood what he meant.

Su Cheng smiled: "So let him go and get Jensen's consent." If he can give up certain benefits and make Jensen feel satisfied, it will be something that everyone is satisfied with. If not, it's business as usual. Manager Hu, regardless of whether COSCO Shipping can get shares or not, I hope you will pay more attention to the project. ”

"Definitely, definitely. Hu Jian said, but he was still a little reluctant, and explained again: "COSCO Shipping has been a downstream enterprise for so many years, and it has always wanted to develop upstream. He Yuwei is still a young man, and she is a little impatient...... You take care of it. ”

Hu Jian said that he couldn't go on. Since studying Sioux Cheng's resume, he has not regarded Sioux Cheng as a young man, but, speaking face-to-face, how does Sioux City see how young......

"We at Dahua also want to strive for the top, whether we succeed this time or not, there will be a chance next time. Sioux City quietly diverted the topic, he was not optimistic about He Yuwei's lobbying, Jensen not only has a foreign background, but also Haliburton's foreign background, as a super oil service provider that can operate in 185 countries around the world, they have experience in dealing with local snakes.

Even if He Yuwei concedes twice the benefits, she may not be able to move Jensen.

Dahua Industrial was able to invest more than $10 million in shares, in addition to cash and technical investment, there are also hidden order investments. Abu Dhabi's Setan oil field requires a minimum of five large offshore rigs, and depending on the exploration situation, more than eight may be required at a later stage. These orders are the basis for Dahua Shipbuilding's start-up.

On the other hand, Sioux City and Haliburton have cooperated many times, and the background of COSCO Shipping's central enterprises is an obstacle at this time.

It didn't take long for He Yuwei to come back with a cold face, and Jensen's refusal was neat and neat, without giving her a chance to explain at all.

Without waiting for inquiry, He Yuwei said to Su Cheng: "Director Su, is there any way to let us COSCO Shipping join this cooperation?"

"The success of this cooperation depends largely on the acquisition of foreign companies, and only with the technology of our Dahua industry, it will definitely not have an advantage in the bidding for offshore oil equipment. Haliburton is also only stepping into this circle with one foot......" Sioux City half-persuaded and half-explained.

He Yuwei saw that Su Cheng was absent-minded, and asked, "What should I do, so that Dahua Industrial is willing to help?"

"There's really nothing we can do to help. Su Cheng spread his hands and said.

He Yuwei glanced at him with a smile, didn't force it, and said, "We'll talk about it next time." ”

Seeing her walk off the deck, Su Cheng couldn't help but be surprised, faced Hu Jian, and said, "Manager Hu, you have to give me a thorough understanding, what is going on?"

"This ...... Hu Jian hesitated and didn't say anything.

"Looking at Manager He's appearance, he doesn't care much about money. "After 20 years, central enterprises can not care about money, but in 1989, foreign exchange is a very rare thing, not a need to get, more or less rely on relationships, and it is a personal relationship.

More than $10 million, there is no doubt that it is a big favor. No matter how good He Yuwei's family background is, the same is true. This makes Su Cheng feel strange, just if COSCO Shipping transforms, there is no need for He Yuwei, an executive manager, to be so active.

From the point of view of Sioux City, a monopoly enterprise with abundant capital and huge financing advantages such as central enterprises does not have to chase emerging hot spots at all, and when the market matures, it is the right way to press it with policy and capital advantages. The same is true of IBM, the blue giant of the free world.

Hu Jian had scruples and whispered: "If it is more than 10 million, Manager He can indeed do it." ”

"More than $10 million, is it necessary?" Sioux City borrowed the money from Formosa Plastics, also for the purpose of developing the Setan oil field, which is similar to the wind blowing. No matter how good He Yuwei's family background is, it is more difficult than him to make money with the template of COSCO Shipping.

Hu Jian said helplessly: "We took the initiative to seek foreign investment, but we have not succeeded, and a company like Haliburton is simply ...... How to say it, it is indeed worth more than 10 million. ”

"You want to go public?" asked Su Cheng suspiciously.

"How could it be. Hu Jian smiled.

"If you really want to invest in Dahua Shipbuilding, you have to let me know something. Sioux City pouted in the sea breeze, a salty smell.

Hu Jian thought for a long time, and then slowly spoke: "I received the news, we are about to merge with several companies such as Shangyuan Transportation. ”

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