Liu Yunquan, who has just celebrated his 52nd birthday, can be considered a person who has seen all kinds of storms.
When he was young, he even followed the team through the snow-capped mountains.
But at this moment.
This experienced foreign liaison officer, who had just returned from Mao Xiong to report on his work, fell into a brief downtime.
Gulu.
He swallowed his saliva dryly, hesitated for a moment, and asked the man in front of him again:
"Comrade Yang Wen, I'm sorry. Maybe it's because I'm a little old and I didn't hear some words clearly."
"You just said...we are going to hold a Coke exhibition in Moscow?"
The Yang Wen Liu Yunquan described was a young man in his early twenties, with a fair complexion and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. At first glance, he looked like a secretary to some leaders.
I heard Liu Yunquan’s question.
Yang Wen had a nice smile on his lips. Despite his good looks, he was still an idol who could ride a sewing machine:
"That's right, Comrade Yun Quan, the organization has decided to organize a Coke Exhibition in Moscow in four days."
"Due to some 404 risks... ahem, rather special reasons, there won't be any particularly senior leaders from both sides of this exhibition, so this matter can only be left to you."
Liu Yunquan was stunned for a moment.
Yang Wen's answer proved that there was no big problem with his hearing, but it made Liu Yunquan more and more confused.
Rabbit went to Moscow to hold a Coke Exhibition?
What kind of painting style is this?
Then he thought for a moment, and a reasonable explanation came to his mind, and he said to Yang Wen with a clear understanding:
"Oh, I understand, Comrade Yang Wen, when you say Coke, you should mean soda, right?"
"For example, the Shanhaiguan soda in Tianjin, or the Arctic Ocean in the capital?"
Due to Yang Wen's limited experience, he mistook the soda for Coke. This was the only reasonable explanation Liu Yunquan could think of.
After all, although there are no Coke factories in China today, there are still quite a few soda factories.
Actually.
The intersection between China and soda can even be traced back to the mid-19th century.
The soda at that time was called Dutch water, and it flowed into the country as the country opened. It only had lemon and bubble flavors added. The earliest written record comes from "Miscellaneous Notes on Travels to Shanghai" written in the 13th year of Guangxu's reign.
The old man who wrote the book also reminded everyone to "be careful not to get hit in the face if the plug pops out when you open it." Therefore, it was also called marble soda.
As for the first soda factory opened in China, it was Zhengguanghe Soda Factory in Shanghai.
This was a store opened by the British in China. At first, it mainly sold soda imported from the Netherlands, which was equivalent to today's supermarket.
Later, Zheng Guanghe felt that soda was quite profitable, and it did not require high technical content like wine, so he decided to open a factory to make more money, and did not involve the Dutch in the business.
They built a factory at the corner of Daming Road in Magic City and named it "Modu Mile Water Plant".
The origin of the name is very literary, taken from the saying in the "Book of Songs" that "the secretion of water can make hunger happy".
At that time, Lao Deji Pharmacy and Watsons Pharmacy were also eyeing the soda business in Shanghai. Both of them also followed Zhengguanghe's lead in building factories.
From then on.
Soda factories in China began to bloom.
But in this day and age.
The most famous soda factory in China is Shanhaiguan Soda in Jinmen.
The predecessor of Shanhaiguan Soda Drink was also a foreign businessman. The factory was established around 1900 and was called Wanguo Soda Drink Factory.
Shanhaiguan soda has been a high-end product since its debut. Even the wedding banquet of the last emperor Puyi used their soda.
In 1923.
Coca-Cola begins to enter China.
Since the Shanhaiguan Soda Drink Factory is relatively powerful, it turned to Shanhaiguan Soda Water to make canned Coca-Cola.
In the southern market, it found Watsons for filling.
However, with the establishment of New China, Coca-Cola withdrew from China, and Shanhaiguan soda became a state-owned soda factory.
The more famous sodas are except those mentioned above.
There are also "Bawang Temple" born in 1920, "Heli" born in Jiangcheng in 1921, "Arctic Ocean" and "Meihua" born in Peiping and Shancheng respectively in 1936, and "Asia" born in Guangdong Province in 1946.
, and "Bingfeng" which was born in Chang'an in 1948.
Some of these brands will still be alive even in 2023.
For example, Heli in Jiangcheng is now called No. 2 Factory Soda and is available on a certain store.
Not to mention the Arctic Ocean, the beauty of Shancheng is the predecessor of Tianfu Cola.
Of course.
Although there are many soda brands in China nowadays, to be honest... there are none that are affordable.
At least for a well-informed person like Liu Yunquan, the gap between domestic soda and Coke is still obvious.
But no matter how it tastes.
At least on a logical level, exporting soda is more acceptable than exporting cola...
However, what deeply surprised Liu Yunquan was.
Yang Wen shook his head decisively:
"Comrade Yunquan, I'm not talking about soda, but standard Coke - a drink similar to Coca-Cola."
"Let's do this, Comrade Yunquan, you will know after you try it."
Say it.
Yang Wen picked up the thermos cup next to him and poured out a cup of brown liquid.
Then he handed the cup to Liu Yunquan:
"Here, Comrade Yun Quan, there's still some ice left."
"According to a certain kid, Coke must be drunk cold to be happy."
"..."
Liu Yunquan subconsciously took the cup from Yang Wen's hand, his eyes clearing a little.
He first glanced at Yang Wen, then looked at the liquid in the cup for two seconds, then raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
Gulu——
The slightly frosty liquid slowly slid over the tip of the tongue, spread across the throat, and slowly flowed down the esophagus.
With the entrance of liquid.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Liu Yunquan first felt an indescribable irritation in his lips, and even a slight tingling sensation.
But soon.
This stimulation turned into soft, hearty, sweet and other feelings, which made Liu Yunquan couldn't help but moan:
"Aha~~~"
See this situation.
Yang Wen couldn't help but smile again - he deliberately poured more drinks for Liu Yunquan.
After a while.
Looking at Liu Yunquan who was still unfinished, Yang Wen asked:
"Comrade Yunquan, how does the drink taste?"
Liu Yunquan was silent for a few seconds, and finally nodded slightly:
"The taste is very close to Coca-Cola, except that the bubbles are a little lighter and the medicinal taste is a little stronger..."
"Comrade Yang Wen, is this Coke produced by us ourselves?"
As a veteran foreign liaison officer.
If he had not guessed at this time that China had mastered the cola production technology, then he would have lived in vain for so many years.
as expected.
Yang Wen closed the lid of the thermos cup and nodded:
"Yes, by some chance, we have initially developed the technology to produce Coke."
"Of course, I may not be able to disclose too much about the specific situation. In short, the higher-ups have decided to hold a private Coca-Cola exhibition in Moscow that does not contain any political overtones."
"Comrade Yunquan, what are your intentions?"
Liu Yunquan was silent for a longer time this time, thinking quickly about the feasibility of Yang Wen's words.
As an old man who has been performing outreach missions for Mao Xiong a few years ago, Liu Yunquan's understanding of certain things is even better than that of some specialized intelligence personnel.
For example.....
When he returned to China to report on his work a few years ago, a good friend of Mao Xiong once asked him a favor in private:
The friend hoped that when he returned to China, he could bring him some Coke from the International Friends Service Department in Shanghai... which was later the predecessor of the Friendship Store.
For this reason, my friend was willing to pay a 50% premium for Liu Yunquan's service fee - and the payment was settled directly in foreign exchange.
To know.
Foreign exchange these days is a real hard currency.
Its exchange rate may not be high on the surface, but in some private black markets, it is common to see it increase tenfold.
Of course.
In the end, Liu Yunquan rejected this request and stuck to his bottom line.
However, it is not difficult to see from this that Mao Xiong's demand for Coke is just because there has been no relevant production technology in the country in the past, so Liu Yunquan has never thought about the possibility of operating Coke.
And now it seems...
For some reason, this window opened.
Think of this.
Liu Yunquan couldn't help but take a deep breath and sit up straighter:
"Comrade Yang Wen, just tell me directly, what is my specific task this time?"
When Yang Wen heard this, he straightened his body, picked up a small notebook from his side, and said:
"Comrade Yun Quan, there are 15 people accompanying you to the exhibition in Moscow this time. There will be 100 boxes of Coke, a total of 3,000 bottles, with many flavors."
"The specifications of these Cokes are 200 ml and are packed in glass bottles. Currently, the Capital Food Factory has stopped some of its production lines in the Arctic Ocean and has begun to produce this Coke at full capacity."
"If nothing else happens, all production can be completed within three days."
"Three days..."
A trace of regret flashed in Liu Yunquan's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination:
"No problem, Comrade Yang Wen, I will obey the organization's arrangements!"
As an external relations staff member, Liu Yunquan does not have many holidays.
Don't look at the fact that this time he can take half a month's rest while returning to China to report on his work. This is actually the first time he has taken leave in three years.
at the same time.
His wife Rao Min is a middle school teacher in Shanghai. In today's era, it is not easy to go abroad to visit her husband.
This time I learned that Liu Yunquan would rarely return to China.
Rao Min specifically asked his leader to take a rest break, but even so, he would not be able to leave from the Magic City until tomorrow.
In other words...
There was only two to three days left for Liu Yunquan and his wife to reunite.
Not to mention that Liu Yunquan still has to consider some matters after arriving at Mao Xiong, so the time left for the couple to truly be affectionate is even shorter.
Then Yang Wen paused and continued:
"After the Coca-Cola production is completed, you have to take these goods and the delegation to Mao Xiong. There will be comrades to meet you then."
"Based on the results of the negotiation between the organization and Mao Xiong, Mao Xiong will open a booth for you on the first floor of the National Department Store. This is where our trade fair will be held."
National Department Store.
heard this name.
Liu Yunquan suddenly raised his eyebrows.
The area where the National Department Store is located is on the east side of the famous Red Square, and the value of the location ranks among the best in the country.
Those furry bear people are not philanthropists. If the organization wants to reach such a place, it is estimated that it will have to pay a certain price...
And opposite him.
Yang Wenze was still making relevant introductions, and his expression became a little serious at the same time:
"Comrade Yun Quan, what I'm going to say next is very important. You must remember it."
"First of all, we only provide free tastings for all Cokes this time - remember, all Cokes, and refuse wholesale and retail."
"As long as customers pass by the venue, they can drink a small cup of Coke without any conditions."
Said.
Yang Wen picked up a very small mini cup from the table, with a capacity of only about 20 milliliters:
"The capacity of this cup is 25 liters. There are graduation marks inside. You only need to pour five milliliters of Coke every time for the first time."
"After the guests have finished drinking, you have to ask them to fill in a questionnaire. The content of the questionnaire is very simple, just check the box."
"Each customer who fills out the questionnaire can taste another five milliliters of Coke for free."
After Liu Yunquan listened to Yang Wen's words quietly, a trace of surprise appeared on his face again:
"Only tasting but not retailing? Do you still have to fill out a questionnaire?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Exhibition and trade fair, as the word implies, there must be sales when there is an exhibition.
Therefore, Liu Yunquan wanted to come.
His task this time should be to promote and sell Coke, and then put together a price that the furry bear customers think is appropriate as a reference, and then sell it in the Huaxia store in Moscow.
The result was unexpected...
Their mission this time was actually given away for free?
Looking at Liu Yunquan who looked surprised, Yang Wenze smiled calmly:
"Comrade Yun Quan, you heard me right, we only give them away, not sell them."
"If nothing else happens, by the time the exhibition is over, a Mao Xiong specialist will come to you to negotiate the price."
Liu Yunquan's pupils suddenly shrank.
The amount of information Yang Wen said is quite large.
Could it be...
The expectation from above for the trade fair is not the spontaneous purchase of furry bears by the people, but...
Official order from Mao Xiong?
But...want to draw official attention with a bottle of drink?
is it possible?
It's a pity that an acquaintance was not present at this time, otherwise he would probably have followed up. Of course it is possible.
Actually.
It is normal for Liu Yunquan to have this question.
Although he had seen the power of Coca-Cola many times at the Mao Xiong, these were more emotions expressed by individuals.
Liu Yunquan can only be sure that Coke will not fail to sell in Mao Xiong, but as for whether it can rise to the level of popularity among the people, he cannot guarantee it.
Precisely.
In today's China, except for Xu Yun and a few people, no one has such confidence.
after all.....
Not everyone is a time traveler, and not everyone knows there are time travelers.
Actually.
Although Yang Wen said it so confidently, he was somewhat confused in his heart.
But this was a task assigned by the organization after all, so Liu Yunquan quickly chose to accept it:
"I understand, Comrade Yang Wen, I promise to complete the organizational tasks successfully!"
Finished.
Liu Yunquan thought of something else and asked Yang Wen:
"By the way, Comrade Yang Wen, since we are a trade fair, we should probably have some promotional slogans, right?"
"When farmers sell chickens, they always say they are old hens that can dance like a fairy after raising them for two and a half years."
Yang Wen quickly nodded after hearing this:
"Of course, Comrade Yun Quan, please wait a moment."
I saw Yang Wen flipping through a few pages of his notebook, taking out a small note from the interlayer and handing it to Liu Yunquan.
Liu Yunquan took it and took a look, only to see a paragraph of Russian written on it:
【Вcepaвhoдeheгhehaдo.Пoпpo6ynhemhoгo】.
Then Yang Wen showed a trace of curiosity in his eyes and said:
"Comrade Yun Quan, I'm not a Russian major and I can't understand these words. Could you please translate it for me?"
Liu Yunquan thought for a moment, organized some words, and said:
"It should mean..."
"It doesn't cost any money, just give it a try."
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