Chapter 184 Chinatown Drinking Party
Los Angeles, Chinatown, Min Wah Restaurant.
With the colorful lanterns and the lion dance, the atmosphere in front of the Minhua Restaurant in Chinatown suddenly reached its climax.
"Old Xiao, everyone, the Midyear Festival has just passed, if you come at that time, it will be lively. We have the largest number of Cantonese people here, so many of the celebrations are based on their style. It's a bit messy, but it's lively enough. Hehe. It's okay. Hu Zhongshu walked ahead of the guests.
"You pay more attention to traditional festivals than we do in our country. It's hard for you. Xiao Wei's emotion represents everyone's voice.
"It can't be helped, those of us who are abroad always have to think of ways to remind each other of who we are with the people around us every festival. But the younger generation is not like us. Alas, I really want them to go back and take a look more. Alright, let's get inside, all the directors and family members are waiting for you. We have prepared a Chinese cocktail party for you. As for the taste, I can't say. Hey, a hodgepodge. "Hu Zhongshu is becoming more and more like an American-style tour guide.
The lobby of the restaurant was already full of people, and the rich Chinese style of carved beams and paintings made the cheerful atmosphere of the cocktail party come to the face.
Lu Kaiwen and Cheng Mengqiu stood in the corridor to greet the guests from China.
"Mr. Lu, Mr. Cheng. Excuse me. We were so flattered. Xiao Wei grabbed it and bowed slightly.
Cheng Mengqiu returned the salute with a smile. Lu Kaiwen greeted every Lingyun employee with a smile on his face.
The employees of Lingyun Company feel the joy and harmony brought by their families, and they also feel the high attention given to them by the board of directors of P&A.
"Mr. Xiao, I haven't seen you alone, what do you think?" Kevin Lu began a private exchange between toasts.
"Mr. Lu, you are so busy, don't mind this kind of thing. We had a great time here and it was fulfilling. Xiao Wei, who was sitting between Lu Kaiwen and Hu Zhongshu, could finally seize such an opportunity.
"No, you should mind, or I'll be really disappointed." Lu Kaiwen had a look on his face as if he was joking with the other party, but his tone was serious and serious.
Xiao Wei's heart moved, and he noticed the subtle movements of the young man next to him. He can only cooperate with the other party.
"I summoned the entire management of Lingyun to the United States, and I can't make it difficult for you to go back. You should understand my purpose in doing this. Kevin Lu was still whispering.
"Mr. Lu, can I ask an inappropriate question?" Xiao Wei hesitated.
"Yes. This is not Lingyun Company, don't be confused. Lu Kaiwen's eyes communicated with the people at this table.
"Can we really be involved in the investment in the automotive sector that you started in the country? Does this conflict with our own work? Xiao Wei finally spit out his doubts in hesitation.
"I want you to be part of our cause. My acquaintance with you in Lingyun Company is the fate between us. Most of our shareholders here are overseas Chinese, so we have to rely on you, the domestic employees. Trust your experience more. As for whether there is a conflict, it is up to you to make a choice, investing in the automotive industry is a long-term process, you have to do not do specific trivial things, you need to pay attention and experience. What we need is your oversight and participation in the project. I need your help to roll out the project. As for the relationship between your own job and your new business, I am the second largest shareholder of Lingyun Company, and I will coordinate this matter. In fact, our new business and Lingyun Company are inseparable, and I am the one who connects the two causes. How? Do you have any concerns? Kevin Lu explained in detail.
"There are definitely concerns. But since you've decided, I don't have to worry about it. What do we have for today? Xiao Wei quickly made a decision, brought all his doubts back, and slowly digested everything by himself.
"When you go back to the hotel, talk to all your colleagues, and keep any concerns in your mind. Call me when I get home. Then you are free to do your own thing. I'll arrange it. I remember that some of you have relatives and friends in the United States, so you might as well go and check them out. The cost is not considered. I'll let Hu Zhongshu arrange it. Lu Kaiwen said that he had ended the whispered conversation, and such a long ear-to-ear communication would make people suspicious.
"Okay. I don't have relatives in the United States, can I go to the factory in Silicon Valley and have a good look? Xiao Wei let go of his worries, and Lu Kaiwen's trust in him made him a little ashamed.
"Hehe, welcome. That's exactly what I was hoping for. I wanted to wait for you to go back and help us contact the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to submit an application. Thank you for thinking so. Lu Kaiwen patted Xiao Wei's shoulder fiercely.
The two men stood up almost simultaneously and walked to the other tables.
Lu Kaiwen walked to Cheng Mengqiu's side and sat down after a round of toasting.
"How? What is your impression of this Xiao Wei? Lu Kaiwen's eyes followed Xiao Wei's back as he walked around and toasted.
"Very shrewd and a little sleek. is an all-encompassing character. Is that what you're all about? Cheng Mengqiu squinted his eyes and looked at Xiao Wei's back.
"Yes, that's him. He should be a key. The person I let Fame keep on his feet is him. The relationship between the two is delicate now. Lu Kaiwen's tone became a little complicated.
"What are you going to do?" Cheng Mengqiu no longer asked for details.
"I want to take advantage of their respective activities to get people to get in touch with them separately and try to make friends with them." Kevin Lu had a consultative tone.
"Got it. You don't have to worry about it. I'll arrange it. It's better that way, and if one of the guys accidentally says something that slips out, they'll think it's me. Hehe. It's better to be cautious about this kind of shady thing. The corners of Cheng Mengqiu's mouth trembled with disdain.
"Thank you. Or are you thoughtful. I think it's time to identify the person who will go to China to be responsible for the land and the approval. What do you think of fame, old man? Kevin Lu tries to make himself as focused as possible in a noisy environment.
"Boy, learn to play with me. Sure enough, it's mature. Fame is too young for him to do. Even if you can't let him do it, you can't let him do it. Let's let Zhongshu go to China. You didn't just let him play a little trick by arranging for him to receive these Lingyun's guests. Such a significant investment needs to be made from the board of directors, otherwise there will be problems in the future. Simply let him pick a few from the younger generation and bring them back, they are too inexperienced. Now that you think about it, you made the right choice to invest in China, and let the younger generation go back to their roots, and not let them get lost. You have to hurry up, use the panic caused by the financial crisis to convince these uneducated directors, don't let them wake up. That's it. Cheng Mengqiu's eyes suddenly brightened.
"It's still the old man who thinks long-term. The driving force that unites us as a group cannot be just interests, but we must also have a common dynamic. I guess that's our special identity. Since people call us Chinese, we might as well use this as our motivation. Lu Kaiwen also echoed the old man with emotion.
"Yes, I'm glad you, a young man, think so. I can rest assured. Just let it go. Cheng Mengqiu leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.
Kevin Lu gently walked away from the old man, and he turned to the next target.
"Director Shen, I'm slacking. This time, you are the only lady among my colleagues who came to the United States, is there a lot of inconvenience? I still didn't think it through enough, and I'm sorry that we were a little negligent in making a sudden decision. Lu Kaiwen stood beside Shen Fanfei with a wine glass.
"Where, I can come to such a beautiful place and witness the style of Hollywood, I want to thank Mr. Lu." Shen Fanfei was finally able to take a closer look at this young man who had been avoided for more than ten days.
"No thanks, we are all colleagues of Lingyun. I am the only one in China that you can rely on. When I was in Lingyun Company, I kept a distance from Director Shen, which is a hardship, and I ask for your understanding. Kevin Lu also greeted the other party's scrutiny.
"I can understand that. Mr. Lu, listen to what you mean, here, we don't have to keep our distance? Shen Fanfei's face was relaxed and playful.
"Of course. Director Shen, as long as we leave Lingyun Company, we are friends. I love being friends with charming ladies. It seems that Director Shen has relatives in the United States, so you have to take a look at it next, otherwise I will really be lazy. Lu Kaiwen cooperated with the other party's joke.
"Okay. I have a cousin in Miami. Mr. Lu, I would like to take this opportunity to ask a few questions, I wonder if this occasion is appropriate? Shen Fanfei made a decision.
She didn't want to let her doubts accompany her on the rest of the journey. The kind of discomfort that is held in my heart is unbearable. He must be prepared to accept Ning Feiyang's inquiry, and he must be able to give an answer that satisfies him.
"Okay. You ask, I answer. After this exchange, you and I have a more harmonious relationship. Hope we become true friends. Ask questions. Lu Kaiwen cooperated with the other party half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Hehe, okay, then I'll ask a question. I would like to know if you will focus on Lingyun or your own projects in China in the future? Shen Fanfei shows the ability of a professional woman.
"That depends on the progress of our listing, and it also depends on the willingness of Mr. Ning. I was his friend and his collaborator. However, I think that as time goes on, I will probably focus more and more on my own business. I should only be a major shareholder in Lingyun. Kevin Lu answered this question almost without thinking.
"Mr. Lu,。。" Shen Fanfei was about to continue the conversation when he was stopped by the other party's gesture.
"Please call me Kevin, it makes me very awkward that you call me this outside the company, let's make an agreement, outside the company, you call me Kevin, and I call you Sister Shen. OK? Kevin Lu smiled.
"Okay, Kevin. You invited us to the U.S. and suggested that we participate in your program in China, I wonder how you are going to arrange for us? How do you deal with the relationship between this arrangement and Lingyun? Sorry, my question is a bit acute. Shen Fanfei was resolute after hesitation.
"Hehe, you are the office director of Lingyun Company, you should think like this. My investment in China is a complex project that requires the joint efforts of many people. For example, if we need to build a management team, then I can entrust you or other people who are familiar with the situation in the country to recruit managers. Most importantly, you are a very mature management team. As for the relationship with Lingyun Company, I will coordinate with Mr. Ning, hehe, the secondment of Lingyun personnel is a bonus that I should enjoy as a shareholder. Is it okay for me to answer like that? Lu Kaiwen was still in a half-joking, half-serious tone.
The answer is clear. I understand. And one of my personal questions, I wonder if it's appropriate? Shen Fanfei's tone suddenly changed from bright to hesitant.
Lu Kaiwen smiled encouragingly in the face of such hesitation.
"It doesn't matter, I said, Sister Shen is my friend, although friends are frank, not to mention, you are still a lady, you have priority power." Kevin Lu is showing how much he values friendship.
"Kevin, you just mentioned that I am the only lady, Director Xiao is a lady, she seems to be not suitable for these things, but there is another female manager of Lingyun who seems to be more favored by you. Why don't you mention her? Shen Fanfei's questions became more and more tactful and more careful.
As Shen Fanfei's tone changed, Lu Kaiwen's face also changed.
Shen Fanfei could observe the subtle movements of the other party's frowning.
"You mean Su Qing. She didn't seem to be a good fit for my next project. She doesn't have much experience, after all, she has just entered society. I need mature managers. Besides, I don't think she should stay in Lingyun for long. It seems that she should not belong to Lingyun Company, which does not need too complicated employees. And she, she seems too complicated. That's probably why I ruled her out. Kevin Lu's tone was no longer as comfortable and confident as before.
Shen Fanfei smartly stopped asking, she had already gained something, and continuing to ask would only make the other party annoying.
His doubts were explained, and he could deal with Ning Feiyang's inquiry.
I can also relieve the depression in my heart, and I can look forward to a future without Su Qing's girl.
I'd rather believe the disappointment and boredom of girls revealed in the young vice president's tone.