Feng Xiaochen felt very lucky. He met Luo Xiangfei and Meng Fanze and other leaders, taking care of him, cultivating him, and creating opportunities for him like his nephews. When doing all these things, these old people did not mix with their own personal interests. They simply regarded Feng Xiaochen as the heir to their career and were willing to support such young people.

Feng Xiaochen thanked Meng Fanze and left the Ministry of Coal. He returned to Lin Chong's Beijing Procurement Station first. The stationmaster Wu Ximin told him that Xue Li had lived in his room with her child for about a week before leaving. The child's throat had been cured. Xue Li and the child might have returned to their hometown. Before leaving, she repeatedly entrusted Wu Ximin to thank Feng Xiaochen on behalf of her and Wang Weilong.

Feng Xiaochen also expressed his gratitude to Wu Ximin for his care for Xue Li and his son during this period. He also gave Wu Ximin a bag of Mingzhou specialties. This was a gift from the Xinmin Factory Office when he left Xinmin Factory.

Wu Ximin already knew about Feng Xiaochen's return to the Metallurgical Bureau. He invited Feng Xiaochen to his office, took out a document and handed it to him, and said, "Director Feng, you sign this."

Feng Xiaochen was in a daze. He took the document and looked at it, and couldn't help but be surprised. It was a salary bill with a salary of 40 yuan, as well as business trip subsidies, overtime pay, bonuses, etc. The total amount was 40 yuan, which was 80 yuan in total. Feng Xiaochen quickly pushed the document back to Wu Ximin and said, "Director Wu, isn't this suitable? I have a salary in the Metallurgical Bureau, how can I get another one in Lin Chong?"

Wu Ximin said: "This is specially ordered by Director Leng. The salary standards and bonuses are all set by Director Leng. I am just an executor. Director Leng said that you did a great job in Mingzhou. Minister Meng praised you. You are on behalf of our Lin Chong. If you do a good job, you will win glory for our Lin Chong."

"Shame, I actually didn't do anything." Feng Xiaochen said politely, without refusing, so he signed the salary slip and then took over 8 great union cards from Wu Ximin. He knew that Leng Bingguo's arrangement was entirely for the sake of Minister Meng. A big Linbei Heavy Machinery was a big Linbei Heavy Machinery, and it was nothing to pay an extra salary for Lin Chong, and Feng Xiaochen did go to help Lin Chong. If Feng Xiaochen hadn't saved the scene, Peng Haiyang would have been broken by Xie Chengcheng and the others. Feng Xiaochen is still a poor man now, and the 80 yuan was a surprise gain for him.

It was Xing Bencai who drove Feng Xiaochen and his luggage back to the Metallurgical Bureau compound. Feng Xiaochen thanked Xing Bencai, sent him away, returned to his dormitory to put his luggage away, and then went to Luo Xiangfei's office to report. Seeing that Feng Xiaochen was coming, Tian Wenjian exchanged a few greetings with him, and then took him into the office.

"Director Luo, I'm back."

Feng Xiaochen stood at Luo Xiangfei's desk and reported.

Luo Xiangfei was reviewing a document. He looked up at Feng Xiaochen, nodded, and did not say anything. He buried his head and continued to write. After writing for a while, he stopped writing and checked whether there were any errors. Then he put the document, put it in the pen cap, raised his head again, and said with a smile:

"I'm back? Take a seat soon. How about it? Thank you for your hard work this time to Mingzhou?"

"Fortunately, I've eaten well." Feng Xiaochen found a stool to sit down, and then replied with a smile. Luo Xiangfei did not treat him like this, which made him feel much more relaxed. Some time ago, he was borrowed by Meng Fanze to work at Linbei Heavy Machinery. He had always been worried that Luo Xiangfei would feel a little confused. Now it seems that Luo Xiangfei is not the kind of narrow-minded leader.

"Well, my complexion is much better. It seems that the food in Mingzhou is very nourishing." Luo Xiangfei looked at Feng Xiaochen and said with a smile, "Minister Meng has told me about your affairs in Mingzhou. He did a good job and did not embarrass our Metallurgical Bureau. Also, do you have a copy of the total quality management plan you have in Xinmin Hydraulic Tool Factory? If so, I will hand it over to Xiaotian and I will also learn it. If it is applicable, we can consider promoting it in the Metallurgical Bureau system. By the way, you will also participate in this matter. Are you an expert?"

"No problem, I brought a few copies back, and I will hand them over to Secretary Tian later." Feng Xiaochen said, and then said modestly, "The experts dare not behave. I just practiced some of the knowledge I saw in books."

Luo Xiangfei then asked a few questions about the harvest at the grassroots level, expressed his affirmation of Feng Xiaochen's working style and attitude at Xinminchang. Then he returned to the point and asked: "Xiao Feng, I'll take you back from Minister Meng this time. Do you already know the reason?"

"I heard that the Metallurgical Bureau has found several metallurgical technology consulting companies in Federal Germany. Do you want to lead the team to negotiate with them in person?" Feng Xiaochen asked. This is the news he heard from Meng Fanze.

Luo Xiangfei nodded and said, "Yes, we learned about the situation through the embassy. As you said, there are indeed many types of consulting companies in West Germany that can provide various consulting, design and other services, including services for procurement of complete equipment. However, the embassy is not clear about our requirements, and they are very busy with their own work, so they cannot communicate more deeply with these consulting companies. Instead, they ask us to send people to negotiate directly. The Economic Commission has approved that I will lead a small delegation to West Germany, and I will report your name specifically."

"Thank you Director Luo for your care," Feng Xiaochen said.

Luo Xiangfei said: "This is not care, but burdening you. The delegation will have a full-time translator. You have to be the second-ranked translator and you are responsible for professional German translation. Also, we have no experience in negotiating with foreign consulting companies. You have to try to play as much as possible."

"I have no experience either." Feng Xiaochen said. In fact, he has rich experience in this regard. As the world's factory, China in later generations is also the world's largest industrial equipment market. Consulting agencies from various countries gather in China to carry out various activities. Feng Xiaochen has had countless dealings with these consulting agencies. Of course, China's national strength in later generations is incomparable to the early 1980s, and the attitudes of foreign consulting companies will inevitably be different. This is Feng Xiaochen's mentally prepared.

However, Feng Xiaochen could only keep a low profile in this matter. If he told Luo Xiangfei that he was very familiar with this industry, Luo Xiangfei should regard him as a monster.

Luo Xiangfei said: "When you were in Nanjiang Province, you talked to me about foreign consulting agencies, and I feel that you still have some understanding of them. Of course, you still feel that it is shallow when reading on paper. If you don't come to the scene to contact them, you can't have any real understanding. This time, you follow me for a walk, read more, ask more, think more, and be a good adviser for me at critical moments. Do you understand?"

"I understand." Feng Xiaochen responded loudly.

Luo Xiangfei said again: "Okay, for the details about West Germany, go back to Xiaotian and ask for a piece of materials and read them carefully. Director Liu will make arrangements for applying for a passport and visa, and you can do it according to her requirements. Also, before going abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide a training, mainly about the discipline requirements of overseas personnel. Especially for you, you must study it carefully and must not bring the unrestrained habits in China to abroad. Do you understand?"

"I understand, diplomacy is nothing small." Feng Xiaochen casually said a slogan, which was a very popular statement back then. However, he said this, but he didn't agree with it. China had just opened its doors and did not understand the situation abroad. He was often too cautious, and instead restrained his own hands and feet in cooperation.

In later generations, China has become stronger in economic strength and has more experience in international cooperation. It is common for quarrels with foreign businessmen during negotiations. According to legend, when a certain unit introduced equipment, the leader in charge of the negotiation directly issued an ultimatum to foreign businessmen: "You either agree to our conditions or you can leave now, but after leaving you will not have another chance!" As a result, foreign businessmen surrendered without saying a word.

Such a thing is completely unimaginable for the Chinese in the early 1980s. Feng Xiaochen was not in a hurry to popularize Luo Xiangfei, so it would be better to adapt to the situation at that time.

"Yes, diplomacy is nothing small." Luo Xiangfei didn't know Feng Xiaochen's psychological activities, so he thought Feng Xiaochen's words were from sincerity. He then ordered: "During this time, you should carefully review the German you learned from Mr. Feng, especially German professionals in metallurgy and machinery. This is more important. Have you brought Mr. Feng's Bend Han dictionary here? If not, you can buy a copy immediately for your use. When you go out, you must bring the dictionary with you and use it when you cram the Buddha's feet."

"I understand." Feng Xiaochen agreed obediently.

After the conversation, Luo Xiangfei waved his hand and signaled that Feng Xiaochen could leave. Feng Xiaochen left two more specialties brought from Mingzhou, one big one for Luo Xiangfei and one small one for Tian Wenjian. Luo Xiangfei accepted it with a smile without saying anything. At that time, everyone had few opportunities to travel. When they were on a business trip, they had to bring some local local specialties to their colleagues, leaders, and others when they came back. This was normal interpersonal communication. If Feng Xiaochen did not do this, he would seem ignorant.
Chapter completed!