Volume Four, the scenery here is unique, Chapter 120, confrontation
Lu Weimin noticed the subtle changes in expressions between the little old man and the black-faced man. This was normal, but Lu Weimin always felt that the subtle changes in the expressions exchanged between the other party were a bit mysterious. How should I put it, a bit
The strong Jianghu atmosphere does not seem to come from normal internal communication between leaders of a company.
But this is just a pure intuition of Lu Weimin without any other evidence. However, Lu Weimin has some interest. If it is true that Asia International is a quite formal multinational enterprise that produces toys according to what Liang Guowei said, it means that even if
Even if it is not a company like Mattel in later generations, it should be quite well-known. Although it is difficult to verify in the mainland, it should be possible to understand it through Hong Kong. It can help to understand what kind of company Asia International is.
Lu Weimin did not doubt the intention of this company. After all, this was a company introduced through the formal channels of the Provincial Foreign Economic and Trade Commission, and many prefectures and cities were interested in this company. It was Zhan Caizhi's special relationship that allowed such a Hong Kong-funded company to be acquired.
It is not easy for enterprises to invest.
However, Lu Weimin didn't feel that such a company was very professional. At least he had been in contact with it for a while, and he didn't feel that it was a real toy company. He had also been in contact with toy companies when he was engaged in social practice in Lingnan.
, the other parties are all very shrewd businessmen. Maybe it is because Asia International is a multinational enterprise and there are some differences between those who are purely three-to-one?
Thinking of this, Lu Weimin's heart moved slightly, he picked up his wine glass and stood up with a smile.
"Dr. Guo, Mr. Zhang, Mr. Huang, and these two guests who came from afar from Hong Kong. I have been staying in the countryside and rarely returned to the city in the early days, so I have never been masked, and I feel a little regretful. Today, Mr. Lu borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha.
, here’s a toast to some guests.”
Lu Weimin picked up the wine glass and took a sip with a smile. The Hong Kong guests also picked up the wine glasses and took a sip. However, before Lu Weimin could sit down, some of the five guests had already sat down and some were still holding glasses. This made Lu Weimin sit down and take a sip.
Lu Weimin was even more confused. Logically speaking, if the guests were really from multinational companies, they should all be white-collar elites in the management. The toasting etiquette of such a host should be quite familiar and the etiquette should be very strict. It shouldn't happen like this.
situation, but the other party did not behave like a serious and formal enterprise manager who understands etiquette.
"Director Guo, I heard that Asia International is a professional manufacturer engaged in toy manufacturing in Hong Kong. Secretary Liang and his colleagues were very impressed with the scale and professionalism of your company after they came back. It's a pity that I didn't have the opportunity to admire your company's glory. It's really
It's a bit regretful." Lu Weimin had a rather regretful look on his face, "I didn't know that besides investing in and building factories in Shuangfeng, your company
Are there any other investments in mainland China?”
The little old man's expression also seemed quite proud, and he didn't seem to notice anything, "Our company has production companies in Kwun Tong and Tuen Mun. It was originally planned to move to Shenzhen and Dongguan, but later our company's board of directors came here
Some directors suggested that if the production line really needs to be moved, why not move it to the mainland, because the salary in the mainland is much cheaper than that in Lingnan. As you know, Secretary Lu, the toy factory has to recruit many workers, and each of these workers
A hundred yuan a month is a huge amount for a year. We who do business cannot ignore these detailed accounts."
Lu Weimin nodded in agreement, and then said: "Director Guo, Mr. Zhang, Mr. Huang, I heard that Asia International's toy products are mainly exported to Europe, the United States and Japan? Then the profits of these toys should be considerable?"
"It's still shining, just an ordinary sampan..." Lu Weimin noticed a flash of vigilance in the other person's eyes. In addition to Director Guo, Mr. Zhang was also a little nervous. Lu Weimin was even more confused. He just asked some of the most recent questions.
A simple professional question. These guys may feel a little uncomfortable, but they shouldn’t be wary or nervous. Is there anything to be wary of or nervous about?
"Dr. Guo, I studied in Guangzhou, Lingnan, and stayed there for several years. Unfortunately, I have never been to Hong Kong. However, I have also contacted some toy manufacturers there, and they all value the logistics cost.
And timeliness, Mr. Guo, you Asia International put the production line in our Shuangfeng, if you think about it, the logistics cost is not small." Lu Weimin said casually.
"Yes, we have also calculated the cost, but combined with the huge savings on the wages of mainland workers here, we think it is still a good deal. We plan to do this for a long time, and we will also plan to expand into the mainland if we have the opportunity in the future.
Market." The gentle Mr. Huang took over.
If Director Guo's previous words only made Lu Weimin a little confused, then Mr. Huang who answered the call really made Lu Weimin a little suspicious. When it comes to the mainland market, this is 1993. Which Hong Kong-funded toy company dares to say
Want to open up the mainland market? Are Hong Kong toy manufacturers interested in opening up the mainland market at this time? I’m afraid it will be difficult in ten years. If you don’t deliberately please and satisfy the owner,
If it's the vanity of mainlanders, then it's just a layman's work.
"Haha, that's really a good thing. Hong Kong toys can open up the market in mainland China. I think they will be very popular." Lu Weimin didn't ask further, just raised his glass to signal, and then took a sip with a faint smile.
Mr. Huang seemed to feel that his answer was appropriate, and he raised his glass with a smile and took a sip.
"Come, I would also like to pay tribute to several guests from Hong Kong. Welcome to invest in our Shuangfeng. On behalf of Shuangfeng, the county committee and county government warmly welcome Hong Kong guests. The toy factory is our first year to attract foreign investment projects, and we sincerely hope that
Investors can make money in our Shuangfeng, and more investors are welcome to come to our Shuangfeng to invest and start businesses." Li Tingzhang raised his glass to signal.
Immediately afterwards, Zhan Caizhi also raised a toast to Niu Youlu, and Xiao Ying also toasted one after another. For a while, the fragrance of the wind on the temples was reflected, and the atmosphere was extremely lively.
After a few glasses of red wine, Lu Weimin felt that he had had a little too much today. Although Lu Weimin already had some doubts in his heart, they were just doubts.
Perhaps this company is not a multinational company as they boast, but is just an ordinary Hong Kong toy manufacturer. They came to the mainland to show off and brag just to save face and demand better preferential policies from local governments in the mainland.
Lu Weimin is also not sure that the wage gap between workers in Shuangfeng and Dongguan and Shenzhen is enough to completely offset the logistics cost from Shuangfeng to Hong Kong. This is a professional issue, and he is not familiar with the toy industry.
After the dinner, there was inevitably some entertainment. It was originally planned to continue in Karabi's private room in Wanghai Pavilion. It had been agreed beforehand, but the temporary Hong Kong guests changed their minds, which made Xiao Ying greatly relieved.
After taking a breath, the black-faced Mr. Zhang almost kept pestering her, and had already had several glasses of wine with her at the table. County Magistrate Li and Secretary Zhan seemed to have hinted, intentionally or unintentionally, that they wanted to accompany the Hong Kong guests.
Secretary Zhan himself had to personally accompany the little old man who was so old that he didn't even have a few hairs on his head, let alone her?
I don’t know how Kang Mingde found out that the dinner here was broken up, and ran out to drag Lu Weimin in. Lu Weimin really couldn’t bear it. The “cocktail” tonight made it difficult for him to think normally. Originally, he was
I planned to think about this Asian International thing, but I was so drunk that I really couldn't stand still.
Zhang Mingquan and Qi Yuanjun saw Lu Weimin's attitude and knew that Lu Weimin had exceeded his quota today. They probably suffered another "torture" at Li Tingzhang's table. Fortunately, they also knew that Lu Weimin had a room in the guest house, so they planned to take Lu Weimin to the hotel.
Send it over.
However, Kang Mingde refused to comply and was worried that Zhang Mingquan and Qi Yuanjun would take the opportunity to slip away, so he directly ordered his driver to drive over. It was a quite luxurious imported Mitsubishi Pajero. At a glance, it was obvious that it was a smuggled car from the coast.
"Old Niu, you are not allowed to leave either. I dare not stop County Magistrate Li and Secretary Zhan, and you are not allowed to leave today!" Kang Mingde was obviously a little bit tongue-tied. He waited for the bull's eyes and said fiercely:
"Let Little Cherry go see Secretary Lu off. If you stay, Lao Zhang and Lao Qi want to be cunning. No, Secretary Lu just told me, no problem. Let me, Minde Company, pay for it as a co-organizer. Pay for it."
Just pay, I, Lao Kang, am short of everything but money! Lao Niu, let’s make an agreement tonight, I will pay you as much as you have a few drinks today!”
Niu Youlu originally didn't want to get involved, but when he heard Kang Mingde's bold words, his energy immediately doubled, "Mr. Kang, are you serious about this?"
"When did I, Kang Mingde, stop talking? As I said before, Lao Kang lacks everything except money. Isn't it just money? Lao Kang can afford it!" Kang Mingde puffed out his tongue and breathed out the smell of alcohol.
"We won't come home until we get drunk tonight!"
Xiao Ying's face turned red when she was shouted at by Kang Mingde's little white cherry, and a burst of embarrassment rushed into her heart.
Although she also knew that her name as Yongji Little Cherry had been circulating among the men in the county for several years, and she even knew how unbearable those people spoke of her, the name of this little cherry made her
She didn't know how many times she had cried in private, but after all, it was only circulated in private, and no one had ever called her that in public. The scoundrel Kang Mingde shouted like this, which made her feel ashamed and angry, but Kang Mingde
His identity was unusual, and it was a drunken night. Besides Director Niu, the only one present was Lu Weimin, who was already a little tipsy.
Fortunately, Kang Mingde and Niu Youlu's attention quickly shifted to the drinking competition and sponsorship. Xiao Ying, who was holding back her anger, saw that Kang Mingde's driver had already driven over, so she helped Lu Weimin, who was a little drunk.
With his arms, he helped the other person into the back seat, and then he got into the car.
The third update has arrived. Can brothers keep up their efforts and let Lao Rui continue coding late at night? (To be continued)