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At 8 o'clock, Georg returned to the hall after checking the car, just in time to meet the big boss who had just gone downstairs and four respected doctors.

"Gentlemen, have a short meeting."

The director of the representative office, Rorel, clapped his hands, and everyone stood up in unison, Georg subconsciously stood aside, for fear of blocking the view of the boss and the doctors.

"You've done a great job." While looking around at everyone, the charter smiled and said: "Time is tight, there are many things, the four doctors and my fiancée Xia Yao will not introduce them one by one, and then I will announce a few news to you, first of all, the four doctors and I agree that the Berlin Industrial Corporation has completed its historical mission, and you will cancel it when you have completed the business at hand." ”

The company is deregistered, and there will definitely be arrangements for personnel. Georg's mind came alive, and he wondered what position he would have.

At the same time as the Berlin Industrial Corporation was deregistered, NB Electric (USSR) LLC was established. In view of the fact that the Moscow city government has not yet opened up foreign investment, the new company will be registered in St. Petersburg. In order to better conduct business, the new company will set up a total of 16 branches in Moscow, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Volgograd, Novosibirsk, Vladivostok, Minsk, Kiev, Lithuania, Riga, Tallinn and the capitals of the five Central Asian countries. ”

With the depreciation of the ruble, the cost of employment is so low, and it will get lower and lower, the charter will certainly not miss this good opportunity to cultivate the market, and after a pause, he continued: "As a colleague of the group who is most familiar with the situation in the Soviet Union, I think you are the best candidates to be the managers of the branches. As for which branch manager was to be appointed to which branch, it was recommended by Mr. Rorel, who was about to become president of the Soviet company.

It is well known that the political situation in the USSR was turbulent. Anything can happen. So jurisdiction over the above-mentioned branches. The Group may make some adjustments in the future. For example, the five countries of Central Asia and Vladivostok. Closer to Chinese companies. For example, the three Baltic states, once they can really stand out independently, it is more appropriate for European companies to govern them. ”

The big boss made it clear that Lorrell would be the president, not the general manager. This means that the Soviet companies, like the Chinese and Gulf companies, are on the same level as the companies in Europe and the Americas, and are directly under the jurisdiction of the group headquarters.

Not only can he be "turned positive", but he can also be promoted, Georg is ecstatic. Goldfuss, Jürgen and others were equally flattering.

Seeing their elated appearances, the charter changed his words: "But before that, you should fully assist Mr. François, the soon-to-be-arrived Vice President of Europe, in handling two more important matters, which Mr. Lorrell will explain in detail later." In addition, you should be prepared to start all over again, because the work ahead is not only very large, but also highly specialized.

Power generation, transmission and distribution, industrial control, large-scale medical imaging diagnosis, computers, home appliances, aviation business, tourism business, ...... As the president, vice president and branch manager of the company, you can't not understand it at all, but at least have a general understanding, whether it is technical, business or financial. ”

With so much business to manage, Georg was a little worried that he couldn't do it. Raising his hand, he asked, "Mr. Zhang, doesn't the group have training in this area?" ”

"There are teaching materials. There are assistants, but there is no time. ”

The charter smiled and said unhurriedly: "The group and the European region will assign 20 business and financial personnel to you as deputies, and as for professional skills, each subgroup and subsidiary will send special personnel to communicate with you and assist you in recruiting and training new colleagues." ”

Goldfuss also raised his hand and asked: "Mr. Zhang, after the establishment of the branch, will it develop agents or direct sales?" ”

"It is mainly based on the development of agents, and the specific work is responsible for the colleagues of each subgroup and subsidiary. Like companies in Europe and the Americas, you will be looking for ways to expand your market while handling the import and export of your products, financial settlements and supervising the business in your respective jurisdictions. In other words, the new future colleague receives a salary from each branch, but within the group it belongs to the sub-groups and subsidiaries. ”

Yarman didn't know much about how European companies operated, and couldn't help but ask, "What about the normal expenses of the branches?" ”

"That's a good question."

The charter patiently explained: "Your salary is paid by the group, and the initial investment and start-up capital for the establishment of a branch are also provided by the group. In addition, the operating expenses are composed of three parts, one is the product sales rebate of each subgroup and subsidiary, and the other is the incentive given by the group according to the business volume.

The third source of funding was more peculiar and was limited to the Soviet Union. Considering the political instability, the depreciation of the ruble, and the lack of a convenient settlement channel, it is possible that barter will be used for settlement for a long time to come. The Group has a subsidiary that specializes in the import and export of raw materials, and they will send special personnel to handle this aspect of the business, and this process will undoubtedly generate profits. ”

A black Volga sedan slowly stopped in front of the gate, there was so much work to be arranged, Rorel didn't want to delay the boss's time any longer, and stepped forward and said, "Gentlemen, are there any more questions?" ”

Despite the fact that they were very busy, Georg asked: "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Lorel, is it appropriate for the headquarters of the Soviet company to be located in St. Petersburg?" ”

He patted him on the arm and said meaningfully: "Georg, if I remember correctly, you personally lowered the flag of the former East German embassy in Moscow and handed it over to the West German diplomats in the Soviet Union. It is the property of the federal government, it has so far been empty, and President Daniel is coordinating with the Federal Foreign Office and the Trusteeship Agency, and I think you can go and see it when you have time. ”

"Can I go back to the embassy?"

"Yes, otherwise where would so many colleagues stay after they come? It doesn't matter whether it's based in St. Petersburg or Moscow, it's how the work can be carried out. ”

The embassy meant so much to them, Georg was full of emotion, and nodded again and again: "I understand, Xie Lu Xie, Xie Lu Xie you, Mr. Zhang." ”

Lorel wasted no time in saying: "The same goes for the consulate in St. Petersburg, gentlemen, let's do our work, we can only move back after we have finished the business at hand." ”

Sure enough, it's very young!

Professor Vladimir's daughter, Natasha, stood by the door and looked at the fair-skinned man. Good facial features. The contours are clear. Wearing a pale green and blue T-shirt and a pair of jeans, the Oriental man who talks about the authentic style can't believe that he is a big capitalist and an accomplished scientist.

"My God, is this Natasha?"

Dr. Klinsmann greeted him, looked him up and down, and said happily, "I haven't seen you for a few years, I don't even know you anymore, time flies." ”

"Uncle Klinsmann. It's a pleasure to meet you. ”

Only then did he and Xia Yao notice a young and beautiful girl with a concave figure, who was hugging Dr. Klinsmann enthusiastically. The skin is white and bright, the facial features are sharply contoured, the long eyelashes hang down like stamens, the curves of the lips are very rich, the nose bridge is high, the figure is taller, at least 1.75 meters, and the long golden and transparent hair can be a supermodel when you wear fashion.

Dr. Klinsmann kissed her three times on the cheek. Only then did he let go and introduced: "Zhang, this is Zhang's fiancée Xia." It's all young people, let's get to know them. ”

"Natasha."

She stretched out her right hand generously, stared at the charter with a pair of big bony eyes, and said in fluent English: "Mr. Zhang, Miss Xia, welcome to Moscow, I will be your guide for the two of you today." ”

Pity the hearts of the parents of the world, whose true intentions Professor Vladimir made it clear last night, and even pulled down the old face and begged the charter and Dr. Klinsmann to take her to Germany. This favor must be helped, and even a position has been figured out for her.

"Thank you."

The charter cherishes the relationship with Xia Yao, and pays great attention to maintaining proportions whenever he comes into contact with a beautiful girl, so he quickly let go of her hand after shaking her hand. How could Xia Yao not know that he was taking into account his own feelings, for fear of leaving an impolite impression on others, so he hurriedly said: "Natasha, it's a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for the mushrooms you picked for us yesterday." ”

Knowing that she was coming today, Xia Yao specially put on a red crewneck dress. With a pure white undershirt underneath, plus a clothes rack by nature, no matter what kind of clothes you wear, the whole person will look youthful and beautiful. Fresh and refined, with long black hair draped over his shoulders, the light is recognizable.

Looking down at the clothes she was wearing, Natasha was a little ashamed of herself.

"Miss Xia, you are guests, no thanks."

The girl who was still lively and cheerful just now suddenly became a little restrained, and she was even timid to speak, and she didn't want her to be too embarrassed, so she immediately turned around and said, "Doctor, then we are free to move?" The four of you went to find your old friends, and Xia Yao and I went out with Natasha. ”

"Uncle Klinsmann, won't you come with us?"

Dr. Klinsmann didn't have time to go shopping, and smiled kindly: "We're too old to keep up with you, so let's go and eat together in the evening." ”

When you come to the Soviet Union, you must go to Red Square, which you often see in movies and television, and every military parade can leave a deep impression on people. However, the first feeling of being in the scene is not as big as imagined, nor does it feel so sacred and solemn.

The streets are relatively empty, the roads are open, and many of the houses on both sides are similar to the dormitory buildings in Nanbin's hometown. The streets were filled with sparse cars of "Muscovites" and "Lada", and they were still dirty.

Despite the political turmoil, the streets are surprisingly calm. There are not many pedestrians, the clothes are average, many people's faces show blankness and helplessness, and the surrounding atmosphere is a little desolate and declining. All of this, you can imagine that the "big brother" was so arrogant back then, but now it is more silent and helpless.

Material scarcity is everywhere.

Along the way, the "Moscow Mall", "Gum Mall", "Zom Mall", "Children's World" and Kalinin Street gift shops were crowded with people, and most of the stores had empty shelves.

You have to queue up to buy anything, queue up to see the goods, queue up to pay, and queue up to pick up the goods. Queue up to buy "horse mouse" on the street, queue up to buy sunflower seeds that are slightly larger than sesame seeds, queue up to buy alcohol, and queue up to return empty wine bottles! No wonder it is said that queuing has become an integral part of the life of the Soviets.

The goods sold in the store are old in style, and the price is not high, 50~100 roubles for a bicycle and 1000 roubles for a motorcycle. But there are only samples, no goods are available.

Soviet dolls are unique in shape, realistic in image, and loved by everyone, large dolls about 2 feet tall are sold for 18 roubles, and medium-sized dolls are sold for 11 roubles. Small dolls 5~7 rubles. But again, there are only samples. No matter what the goods are. People immediately lined up to snap up the goods. It's not like you're buying something, it's more like you're grabbing something.

The supply of non-staple foods, vegetables and fruits is even tighter, and as soon as the vehicles selling fruits or vegetables stop on the side of the road, buyers will flock to the store, forming a queue of tens or even hundreds of meters long, and have to sell them in limited quantities.

On the side of the road, it is not uncommon to see an old lady holding a basket of a few small, wilting pears, waiting for the buyer without nibbling, but there is no sound of Chinese vendors selling. There are several foreign exchange shops on some streets. The assortment of goods is slightly richer, but it is necessary to pay in dollars.

After shopping for a long time without buying anything, I took a few photos, and even the bread and sausages I ate at noon were brought from the representative office. didn't receive a good guest, Natasha felt very upset, leaned on the steering wheel and asked, "Mr. Zhang, Miss Xia, where are we going next?" ”

"Is there a place to sell flowers?"

Natasha glanced through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but smile: "Give it to Miss Xia?" ”

"No," Charter shook his head. "I want to go to the Novodevichy Cemetery," he explained. ”

"I remember one, but it's very expensive."

"It's okay."

In the end, it is the capitalists. As soon as I made a sale, I bought a trunk, and it was already four o'clock in the afternoon when I rushed from the flower shop to the New Holy Lady Cemetery, Natasha held a large bouquet of flowers, and walked towards the labyrinthine cemetery with the two of them, while introducing: "There is the New Virgin Convent, which is a place dedicated to the noble women who were deposed by the Tsar." The so-called new saint refers to Princess Sophia, the sister of Peter I. ”

Xia Yao asked curiously: "She is also secluded?" ”

"Yes, because of political rebellion, he was imprisoned for life by Peter the Great, who was inspired to reform." Natasha paused, then continued: "This is not just a cemetery, but also a picture of the history and culture of a great people, and a museum of exquisite sculpture art. ”

Without the slightest gloom and dead silence, each tombstone can be called a work of art, and compared with the clear hierarchy and stereotype of BJ Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, people can't help but sigh. The charter walked over to a tombstone and muttered, "It is also a temple for interpreting life and purifying the soul." ”

Seeing that he bowed slightly with a solemn expression, and carefully placed a small bouquet of flowers in front of the tombstone, Natasha asked in a low voice, "Miss Xia, Mr. Zhang admires Gogol very much?" ”

Xia Yao pondered for a moment and replied, "He admires all the great sages. ”

A bust of Gogol, standing on a black cylindrical tombstone. However, there was no statue in the tomb in front of him, only a stone with words engraved on it, and Natasha paused to introduce: "The famous writer Bulgakov loved literature, music, and theater since childhood, and was deeply influenced by Gogol and Goethe. Before his death, he said that he would like to make a stone under Gogol's tombstone after his death, and his wife really found a stone from under Gogol's tombstone and made him this special tombstone. ”

"He got his wish," he said, nodding slightly, and placing a small bouquet of flowers in front of the tombstone.

Ostrovsky, author of How Steel is Made. In his last moments before his death, the sculptor was forever frozen on the slate. With one hand on the manuscript, his disease-stricken body lifted slightly, his eyes staring into the distance. Underneath the tombstone are also carved military hats and sabers that accompanied him for most of his life.

Searching in the labyrinthine cemetery, Khrushchev's burial place was finally discovered.

On the tomb stands a tombstone three meters high and two meters wide, which is crossed by black and white granite geometry, and Khrushchev's head is sandwiched between the black and white geometry. The sculptor Neizvisny uses black and white granite to express Khrushchev's distinctive personality and his achievements.

His head poked out of the granite with a smile, staring at the passing descendants, as if listening to what the descendants said about him.

Ballet master Ulanova, literary master Chekov, aircraft designer Tupolev, heroine Zoya, famous writers Ostrovsky, Fadeev...... And so on and so forth. Each tombstone statue has its own personality, its own character and spirituality, and it fits into its own identity and achievement.

In the famous writer Ah? In front of Tolstoy's tombstone, the charter can't help but hum a deep message in the minds of many people: "Little lamb, open the door, mother comes home ......"

The elite and pride of the Russian nation are buried here, and many Muscovites stop and go here, as if only a moment of stay here will stretch and relax those tight hearts, and the ordinary life will rekindle the candle of hope. There seems to be a kind of magic that has led generations of people to come to worship.

Facing this magical cemetery, the charter sighed in Mandarin: "Xia Yao, I'm thinking why we Chinese care so much about covering the coffin, especially the big people. In fact, the position of a person's history is determined by the people, history, and time, and is not drawn by official documents. ”

When I said that I came to the cemetery before, I still had some resistance in my heart.

It wasn't until he walked in that Xia Yao found that not only did he not feel a trace of sadness here, but he could also give people hope. As he said before, this is a temple for interpreting life and purifying the soul.

Xia Yao put down a small bouquet of flowers in front of the tombstone of the famous ballet goddess Ulanova, looked at her graceful dancing on the white marble, and said with deep understanding: "History flows thousands of times, and only when you look back after a hundred or thousand years can you recognize everything." My greatest revelation is that everyone is equal here, and everyone has their own strengths. Even if a person dies, their humanity and personality charm can still survive the world and enlighten the living through artistic tombstones. ”

Hearing them speak Chinese, Natasha suddenly remembered something: "Mr. Zhang, Miss Xia, there are two tombs of Chinese celebrities here, do you want to go and see them?" ”

The charter reacted, looked down at the few flowers in his hand, and said thoughtfully, "Go and see, they must be lonely." ”

"Who?" It is not cultural and scientific celebrities or Heroes of the Soviet Union who are buried here, Xia Yao was surprised.

"Mr. and Mrs. Wang M," the charter sighed lightly, "they are very pitiful if they have not returned to their roots; But I am very lucky to be neighbors with so many great writers and scientists, and I really envy them. ”

The discoverer of the giant magnetoresistance effect and the founder of NB Laboratory, through his father's introduction, Natasha was not ignorant of him, and even said in a ghostly manner: "Mr. Zhang, if you can immigrate to the Soviet Union, then you are fully qualified to find a cemetery here." ”

The cultural differences are too great, and the charter was ridiculed, and after thinking about it, he shook his head and said: "I don't want to set up a monument, and I don't want to trouble future generations to evaluate it when I die, so I decided to wait until I have time to make a body donation will, and when the time comes, it will be useful for those who need it, and if I can't use it, let the medical school students practice." ”

It's natural to talk about life and death here, even though you're only in your twenties. Thinking of Bulgakov's tombstone, Xia Yao said to himself: "If you walk in front of me, I will fulfill your wish." (To be continued......)