"Ayu, you are...are you Uncle Jin? Uncle Jin, why are you here?"
Lou Xiao'e said in surprise.
"Are you Xiao'e?"
Jin Zhenshan also recognized Lou Xiao'e.
"Yes, Uncle Jin, I haven't seen you for almost ten years, right?"
"Haha, I didn't expect to see you here. How is your father doing now?"
Jin Zhenshan was very moved when he saw Lou Xiao'e and thought of Lou Zhenhua. He had a lot of dealings with Director Lou back then, and the Red Star Rolling Mill was also a public-private partnership completed by himself.
Later, he was transferred to work in Tianjin. When he returned to Sijiu City, Lou and his family also left Sijiu City, and all their shares were donated to the country.
"My dad is very good. He was still here before. He just went back. Do you have time in the evening? Let's have a meal together."
Lou Xiao'e said.
"I'll organize the game tonight and invite the staff who came together to have a light meal together."
Zhang Zhonghua said directly.
"Okay, no problem, then I'd rather be respectful than obey."
Jin Zhenshan said gratefully, there are no outsiders here, and he will make it clear when he goes back.
"Then let's eat at Dongjin Tower in the evening. There is the Shangri-La Hotel in Jade Emperor Square there..."
Lou Xiao'e said.
Zhang Zhonghua and Lou Xiao'e watched the giant pandas for dozens of minutes and then left Ueno Zoo.
In the afternoon, Zhang Zhonghua, Lou Xiaoe and others boarded the Dongjin Tower. To put it bluntly, the Dongjin Tower is a copycat of the Eiffel Tower in Gaul. At 332.6 meters, the Dongjin Tower is currently the third tallest building in Japan.
Japan's NHK, Asahi, and Fuji TV jointly use this tower. The Tojin Tower is mainly used to send various broadcast signals such as television and radio stations. It can also send Shinkansen train stop signals during earthquakes. Of course, it can also provide navigation beacons, wind direction and speed, temperature measurements, etc.
Function.
Everyone looked around Dongjin City from the observation deck at 249.9 meters, and then came to the Shangri-La Hotel in the Jade Emperor Square next to it. This is a prime location and the business is quite good.
In the evening, Zhang Zhonghua and Lou's father came to the door of Shangri-La Hotel to greet everyone. This time, only twelve people came, many of whom were members of the embassy.
"Hello Ambassador Chen, hello Director Xiao, hello Director Zhang, welcome..."
As the host, Zhang Zhonghua greeted everyone warmly. Among the people who came, only these people were familiar with each other. They were acquaintances from their time in Sijiucheng. The other people were really unknown to them.
"Lao Xiao, Lao Zhang, Lao Liu, it's been a long time since we last saw each other. Let's have a few more drinks tonight. We're done with our business. Let's not get drunk until we get home."
Lou's father also hugged several old friends warmly. Meeting old friends in a foreign country is a great joy in life, and they were all old friends who often interacted with each other in the past.
"Haha, I haven't seen you for so many years, but my demeanor is still the same. Ah, he looks much younger."
Jin Zhenshan said with a smile.
"It's been some years since I last saw you. Old Lou, you are living a comfortable life now. You do look much younger than when you were in Sijiu City."
Xiang Shaoying also smiled and said.
"After we finish our work tomorrow, let's have a drink. We haven't had a drink in more than seven years."
Fu Mingtai said excitedly.
Lou Zhenhua has been in Sijiucheng for half his life and has good connections. Jin Zhenshan is now the head of an important department, Xiang Shaoying is now in charge of Japan's import and export trade, and Fu Mingtai is the third in charge of national economics.
Everyone quickly arrived at the restaurant on the 6th floor of the Shangri-La Hotel. The two banquet tables were a combination of Chinese and Japanese, and the wine they drank was naturally Maotai. Soon everyone sat down.
The atmosphere at the main banquet was also quite harmonious. As a diplomat, Chen Chu's ability to interact was naturally not weak. The other three were also old acquaintances of Lou's father.
"Lao Lou, how is your business doing now?"
Jin Zhenshan asked curiously.
"In addition to the original industries on Hong Kong Island, we are now engaged in chemical industry, decoration, and energy. The Lou's companies in Japan are basically subsidiaries of the Lou's Group."
Father Lou said modestly.
"The business is bigger than before, and it has entered so many industries."
Fu Mingtai said.
"Lao Lou's career has also reached a higher level. Congratulations."
Xiang Shaoying also said.
"Haha, it's just a small fight."
"Dr. Lou, your current business is not just a small business. You are also a well-known Yanxia person in the world, and your industry is spread all over the world."
Chen Chu said with a smile.
"It's not that exaggerated. Compared with those giants, Lou is still far behind. Compared with Ah Hua, it's far behind."
Lou Zhenhua said politely.
"The fantasy kingdom that Ahua mentioned was built by your uncle and nephew? How did you two uncles and nephews build an amusement park?"
Jin Zhenshan asked.
"Fantasy Kingdom was originally intended to be an amusement park for children, but later it was expanded repeatedly due to various reasons."
Zhang Zhonghua explained.
"Haha, Zhang Sheng, you are so awesome. You can just build an amusement park and turn it into the world's top amusement park."
Chen Chu complained.
"What's going on in Fantasy Kingdom?"
Xiang Shaoying asked curiously.
“At first I wanted to build a 50-acre amusement park on Hong Kong Island, but later I built more than 2,300 acres and spent almost 300 million U.S. dollars.”
Zhang Zhonghua explained helplessly.
Everyone was speechless. They couldn't imagine what kind of amusement park it would cost 300 million dollars. This Fantasy Kingdom amusement park made them curious.
"Ahua, one of your amusement parks cost 300 million U.S. dollars. No wonder you want to replace it with giant pandas. Without giant pandas, there is indeed a big shortcoming."
Jin Zhenshan was also very surprised. He thought he had just built a zoo, but it seemed that it was more than that.
"I have to report the exchange of giant pandas to the higher ups. Old Lou donated all the shares of the company in his hometown. Now it's not a big problem to exchange for a few giant pandas. Zhang Sheng, let alone you, just ask for it.
Everything is fine..."
Fu Mingtai said.
"That's troublesome for everyone. It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not. In any case, our Fantasy Kingdom will donate some marine animals to the 49th City Zoo and build an aquarium. It will also be a gift to the children back home."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Father Lou said politely.
"If possible, Fantasy Kingdom would be willing to purchase a pair of pandas directly."
Zhang Zhonghua added.
"Come on, let's talk about this later. Let's drink."
Father Lou said: Ah Hua
“The Moutai from this outlet is really good.”
"Moutai is very popular in Japan. The price has increased several times some time ago, and many people are buying it like crazy..."
Chen Chu said proudly.
"I was on a business trip in America a few days ago, and Maotai made headlines again in America, almost burning down the White House conference room in America."
Father Lou said with a smile.
"How is this going?"
Everyone asked curiously.
"Commander Richard had seen Ahua demonstrate how to light Moutai before, but Richard wanted to try it too, so he poured a whole bottle of Moutai into the bowl. You know the consequences."
Everyone heard Lou's explanation and Ah Hua laughed from ear to ear. Good guy, a whole bottle of Moutai was set on fire. He really dared to think about it.
"By the way, Lao Lou, is your sister-in-law in Hong Kong Island?"
Jin Zhenshan asked.
"She went to Europa. Two of my grandchildren are studying there, so she came over to have a look if she had nothing to do."
Father Lou said.
"Granddaughter? Where did you get your granddaughter, Old Lou?"
Fu Mingtai asked curiously. He also knew the information about his old friend very well. He knew the two grandchildren. As for the granddaughter, he really didn't know.
"They are my two adopted daughters, named Mei Aifang and Anita Mui!"
Lou Xiaoe gave a timely explanation.
"Hahaha, that's a good thing. Congratulations to Lao Lou, and also congratulations to Xiao'e. Lao Lou, you got two granddaughters out of thin air. You must have a few drinks!"
Xiang Shaoying said with a smile that he had heard a little about Lou Xiao'e's experience in Sijiu City, and it was a good thing that he had adopted two daughters now.
"Okay, no problem, I'll do it first out of respect."
Lou Zhenhua also said cheerfully.
"By the way, you are talking about giant pandas. People in Southeast Asia have never seen pandas. This needs to be reported to the higher authorities. This matter should be implemented and let our compatriots in Southeast Asia take a look.
Our national treasure, the giant panda.”
Chen Chu said.
Hearing this, Zhang Zhonghua was a little excited and a little embarrassed at the same time. A ticket for his fantasy kingdom costs more than 200 yuan. Very few people in Southeast Asia can afford the tickets.
How to break this? It is definitely impossible to reduce the ticket price. Do we have to go to Hualywood for a two-day free exhibition? Or should we build a special passage for the panda pavilion?
"Yes, there are tens of millions of Yanxia people in Southeast Asia. Some people's ancestors have been away from Yanxia for hundreds of years and have never seen a panda..."
Fu Mingtai said with emotion.
"Nowadays, pandas are much more attractive than Ah Hua. Last week Ah Hua held a concert in Dongjin, which attracted 380,000 viewers. During the concert, nearly 300 audience members fainted with excitement.
I was also lucky enough to attend Ah Hua's concert. The entire Dongjin area was packed with people. It was a scene I will never forget. It's a pity that none of you came to watch it.
When I was in Sijiucheng, I had listened to several of Ahua's songs, but I never thought that English songs could be sung so well."
Chen Chu said with a smile.
"Hahahaha, Ah Hua, you are so awesome. You can make the audience faint with excitement when you sing. I have also listened to several of Ah Hua's records. As a person from the hot summer, you can sing in English and become popular all over the world. It is absolutely true."
Fu Mingtai said.
"I worked in the Department of West and North Africa last year, and Ahua's songs were also super popular in the East and Middle East, not to mention Europe and the United States."
Chen Chu said sadly.
"Ahua, I have also heard your "One Day". It is indeed a very meaningful anti-war song..."
Xiang Shaoying said.
Zhang Zhonghua could only sigh secretly in his heart. Everyone present basically had a background of studying abroad, and they all returned home resolutely to serve the motherland. They are all respectable people.
"I just like singing more. It's interesting to write something..."
Zhang Zhonghua said.
"Ahua, your Carrefour supermarket's purchases at the Canton Fair have been declining in the past few years. Many of our domestic products are also quite good. Why has the purchase volume been declining?"
Fu Mingtai said to Zhang Zhonghua.
"Well, a few years ago, the purchasing volume has been quite large. Later, as you know, there is no way, Carrefour's purchasing volume has also begun to decrease year by year."
Zhang Zhonghua was also quite helpless, and he was also very helpless.
Everyone sighed after hearing Zhang Zhonghua's words. They really don't blame Zhang Zhonghua for this matter. The situation is really too complicated.
"This year has been good. We have established good relations with America, John Bull, Japan, Germany and other countries in the summer. You don't need to worry so much in the future."
Fu Mingtai felt helpless. The country was currently seriously short of foreign exchange and its industrial base was too weak. He wanted to import foreign equipment but had no foreign exchange, and the sources of foreign exchange were very limited.
"Uncle, I have an idea. Carrefour Group wants to purchase some customized vegetables from Dongshan. Is it possible?"
Zhang Zhonghua asked.
Dongshan is the final vegetable planting base in the future, supplying the Northeast and North China markets as a province, and even supplying vegetables to the East China market, and even taking over the demand for Chinese cabbage in South China.
Nowadays, Carrefour's cabbage is imported from South Korea, which is also a large agricultural country. Grain and vegetables are also important resources for exporting to earn foreign exchange. However, as the population surges in the future, cabbage will be in short supply.
Nowadays, more than 90% of the grain and vegetables in the Japanese market rely on imports. The country is small and there is not much place to develop agriculture. The agricultural products produced in Japan are also very expensive.
Vegetables are highly time-sensitive products, which results in the price of vegetables remaining high. Nowadays, those who can afford vegetables in Japan are wealthy people, so it is not unusual for vegetables to be more expensive than meat.
Although Zhang Zhonghua wanted to purchase a large amount of vegetables from his hometown, before 1979, foreign companies were definitely unable to invest in the hot summer. The only way to import vegetables was the Canton Fair held twice a year.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The Canton Fair in this era was also a troublesome thing, with many rules and inflexible rules. The Canton Fair really started to explode on a large scale in 1979.
It is really a troublesome thing to buy vegetables in this era. The citizens of Japan can only eat fish because of poverty, and the people of Hong Kong Island can only eat various kinds of meat. Vegetables have become a precious thing.
"How do you want to collaborate?"
Fu Mingtai asked curiously.
"The Yuhuang Group helps various production teams in Dongshan build vegetable greenhouses for free, and the Yuhuang Group will also provide technical assistance.
Local farmers are responsible for growing vegetables, and Carrefour supermarket purchases vegetables from various production teams.
We will send some agricultural experts to the local area to set up a seed research and development center to improve vegetable seeds suitable for the local area..."
Agricultural experts in Tseung Kwan O have also begun to develop soilless cultivation technology. Without enough land to grow vegetables, they can only achieve technological breakthroughs.
Seeds and fertilizers are also a huge market. Although Zhang Zhonghua does not intend to take the path of genetic modification, seeds can also make breakthroughs in other fields.
However, genetically modified products are unstoppable. There are powerful economic, political and other interest groups behind them. Zhang Zhonghua can just eat the special food himself. His small body cannot resist it.
Fu Mingtai and several others also began to think about it. Although the offer was full of sincerity, it was really not easy to operate.
Because no one dares to set this precedent, although it does not count as hiring farmers, Zhang Zhonghua is still regarded as foreign capital, and the risk is too high.
"Come, let's drink and we'll talk about this later."
Father Lou said with a smile. He saw the embarrassment of several people, so he changed the topic directly.
"Yes, instead of talking about business today, I would like to toast all of you uncles."
Zhang Zhonghua also understood this, so he spoke.
Everyone stayed in Shangri-La for two hours and then returned to their respective residences. Tomorrow there will be a grand welcome ceremony for the pandas in Ueno Park.
"Ahua, have the Japanese affairs been settled?"
Lou Xiao'e asked.
"That's almost it. Let's go to Mount Fuji to soak in a hot spring tomorrow and return to Hong Kong Island in a few days."
Zhang Zhonghua thought for a while and said.
"Well, I haven't experienced the hot springs on Mount Fuji for a long time. Let's take a good rest."
Lou Xiao'e is still very interested in hot spring bathing.
