“…… Mr. Zhang and Mr. Wu settled down, and the Academy of Sciences, universities and research institutes took good care of them, and the Karl Marx University (University of Leipzig) even provided Mr. Zhang with a 'Red Star' car. Miss Jiang didn't have a family or bring any relatives, but there were two Chinese students there, and I don't think she would be too lonely. ”

He was invited to stay in East Berlin to work with scientists from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences to conduct further research on the "giant magnetoresistive effect". So in the past month, Zhang Tingxiu ran from city to city like a postman, and with the assistance of officials from the East German Academy of Sciences, she settled the colleagues and their families who came to study in East Germany one by one.

"Did you bring my words?"

Zhang Tingxiu nodded slightly, and replied in Cantonese: "I brought it, they entrusted me to convey it to you and the chairman, they know what they are here for, they don't participate in things that shouldn't be involved, they don't discuss topics that shouldn't be discussed, and they will definitely seize the time to master German in order to adapt and integrate into the new environment faster." ”

The reason why Zhang Junshan and Wu Bin were asked to "make friends" was not to let them dig any corners, but to let them have a good popularity and prepare for the next long-term "lurking".

After the merger of the two Germanys, the new government will carry out a "great purge" of East German scientific research institutions from top to bottom.

On the basis of political orientation, all those who held positions in the GDR government and the Socialist Unity Party stood aside. At that time, there will be more unemployed scientists, and there is no need to deliberately win them over.

The research institutes where Zhang Junshan and others work are also carefully selected by the charter.

the Center for Nanoelectronics, the Institute for Electron Ray and Plasma Technology, the Institute for Computer Architecture and Software Technology, the Institute for Plant Operation and Automation, the Institute for Production Technology and Applied Materials in Dresden; the Institute of Optoelectronic Microsystems, the Institute of Mechanics of Materials, the Institute of Physical Measurement Technology, and the Institute of System Dynamics in Leipzig; Institute for Solid State and Materials, Institute of Solar Physics in East Berlin......

The institutes of the East German Academy of Sciences and several universities will also be co-opted by the Max Planck Society, the Fraunhofer Association for the Promotion of Applied Research, and the Leibniz Society as part of the Great Purge.

At that time, they will be able to enter Germany's top research institutes as a matter of course through regime change. After all, the threshold of the three major societies is too high, and it is the only way that the charter can think of to send so many people in at once.

In the following days, he went to work at the Physics Research Center of the East German Academy of Sciences during the day, and took every opportunity to learn German while observing the experiments of East German scientists. In the afternoon, I went back to the villa area of the Academy of Sciences to rest, no one needed to cook, anyway, he was young, his mouth was sweet, and he was generous, and he carried the food and fruits that Zhang Tingxiu regularly sent from West Berlin to the door every day, and became the most popular person among the children in the villa area for a while.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is April 1989.

As usual, he spread a blanket in the garden and played with the children who came to ask for chocolates, and took advantage of the opportunity to practice his German, when a professor of extraordinary temperament came over from the villa opposite.

"Hello, my name is Achim, I just transferred from Leipzig, I saw you at the research center in the morning, I didn't expect us to be neighbors." The professor was amiable, and after introducing himself, he actually stroked the children's heads.

The charter hurriedly got up and stretched out his right hand: "Charter, Hong Kong people, it's a pleasure to see you." ”

"I've heard your name, but I didn't expect Mr. Zhang to be so young."

"In that case, let's sit down and talk, wait...... I'll have to go find a few beers first. ”

"Zhang, I know where to put it!"

A little guy raised his head and gave off an expectant expression. The other little ones also realized that this was a great opportunity to feast, and rushed to take the initiative to get it.

Take it, anyway, Zhang Tingxiu will send "supplies" over tomorrow.

After a while, the blanket was piled with food, beer, drinks, fruit, bread, and a dozen sausages. Unlike the other professors, Professor Achim seemed introverted and shy, and he spent a long time pulling with the children before he could barely pick up a bottle of beer.

It's a bit out of place to discuss academics with the kids, and the two of you talk about their hometowns one by one.

"The Leipzig Conservatory has a very high level of symphony orchestra and holds six concerts a year at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig. Zhang, I suggest you go and listen to it, it is a very rare enjoyment. ”

"I will definitely go if I have the chance," he nodded, and said with a smile: "In fact, I have several colleagues studying in Leipzig, and if I don't have time, I would like to visit the Leipzig International Fair." ”

"I prefer to listen to symphonies and operas."

Compared with the exhibitions of developed Western countries, the Leipzig International Fair is really not very interesting, and Achim's political leanings are self-evident, and he belongs to the most mainstream in the East German academic circle.

Naturally, the charter would not fail to mention any pot, so he quipped: "Professor, you should be a musician, not a physicist." ”

Professor Achim smiled and said, "It's a pity that I have no artistic talent, so I can only engage in boring physics teaching and research. ”

As he was talking, a woman in her thirties walked over from the opposite villa and shouted from afar: "Achim, I found you, it turns out that you are hiding here." ”

Chunky, a spirit with short hair and a familiar face...... Looking at the oncoming woman, he was taken aback, and suddenly realized that the woman in front of him was not simple, and the professor next to him was not so simple.

"To introduce, Angra, also from Leipzig, PhD in physics, also works at the Center for Physical Chemistry Research."

Not only did she know that her name was Angela, but she also knew that she would become the first female chancellor in German history in the future, and Achim would also become Germany's "first husband".

This was undoubtedly a great opportunity to burn a cold stove, and before he could get up and introduce himself, Professor Achim continued: "Zhang is from the NB Laboratory in Hong Kong, and is also one of the discoverers of the giant magnetoresistance effect. Angra, get to know each other. ”

"Oh my God, so young!"

"Doctor, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Angela came to his senses at this time, and hurriedly stretched out his right hand and said with emotion: "Mr. Zhang, you are too young, unbelievably young. ”

Professor Achim's face was straight, and he solemnly reminded: "Angra, youth cannot be a reason to deny Zhang's academic achievements, and the discovery of the giant magnetoresistive effect is of great value, especially in the field of computer research. ”

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean that."

"It's okay, I'm used to it," he shook his head and said with a self-deprecating wry smile: "Doctor, you may not believe it, before I came to your Academy of Sciences for further study, the laboratory actually gave me a guardian appointed. I really don't know what they think, do I need someone else to take care of me? ”

"I think it's necessary," Angela laughed, leaning back and laughing.

The relationship between the professor and the doctor was very delicate, like a teacher and a student and like a lover, thinking that they would not get married until several years later, the charter naturally did not ask about people's privacy, took out all the food and entertained them, talked about some interesting things in East Germany, and thus ended the first intimate contact with the future German chancellor.

At the same time, the joint venture negotiations between NB Electric and the government of the Lohu District are in the final stage.

The negotiation team, consisting of Chairman Liu Siwei, Chinese Manager Li Xiaoshan, Commercial Manager Cao Xuming, Chief Financial Officer Wang Bingcun and Planning Director, held the final negotiation in the conference room of Linhai Hotel in Longkou Industrial Zone.

“…… Sales-based production is the established strategy of NB Electric, and the company will not easily put into production of power equipment such as high-voltage circuit breakers and power transformers before completing market research. What's more, the technology of these two products is not mature enough, and we still need one to two years to test and improve, so we insist that the scope of the joint venture is limited to industrial appliances and high and low voltage complete sets of business. ”

Wang Bingcun added: "Funding is also an important factor, and we all know that it is not enough to build a factory with technology and land, and it also requires a lot of capital investment. For now, NB Electric can't squeeze out that budget. ”

Secretary He waved his hand and pointed out bluntly: "Everyone, your company is not unable to squeeze out this budget, nor is it unable to borrow this money, but it has used the precious funds to exchange for the East Mark. We can't understand this, and I hope you can give a valid reason. ”

Local protectionism is prevalent, and each province has its own network access standards, and the joint venture with the Luohu District can only solve the network access problem of one province. If you want to do a national business, you can't put your eggs in one basket.

Liu Siwei blurted out without thinking about it: "Secretary He, we have reiterated the issue of East Mark countless times. This involves the company's international strategy, and it involves the company's trade secrets, so I can't give you a clear explanation, and I don't think it will affect the joint venture between you and us. ”

"Mr. Liu, in fact, this is an opportunity!"

Secretary He was willing to give up, pointed to the Longkou Airport construction site not far away, and said meaningfully: "If the power transformer is launched now, the city and the district will definitely try to make the construction party give priority to the use of your company's products. ”

"I am convinced of this, the key is what Mr. Wang just said, our high-voltage products are not mature enough in technology. Instead of taking the risk of going wrong in the future, it is better to develop gradually, otherwise the brand will be smashed, and it will be too late to regret it. ”

It is an open secret that Henry Peirce, deputy manager of NB Electric's overseas department, presided over the Vietnam investment project in Hanoi, and the attitude towards reform and opening up has been somewhat repetitive, Secretary He realized that it was not a way to delay it any longer, so he could only agree helplessly: "Since you insist on not starting the project for the time being, then we will draw up a joint venture agreement according to the minutes of the last negotiation." Organize it today, submit it to the city for approval tomorrow, and strive to sign the contract within a week, Mr. Liu, what do you think? ”

"What about the East Mark loan?"

The big things have been conceded, and there is no need to worry about these little things, Secretary He waved his hand and laughed: "The district guarantee, go through the procedures in the afternoon, and it can be issued tomorrow, and 80 million will be remitted to your company's account in the Bank of China in Hong Kong." ”