Qing Er said: "That's because she has a good family..."
Cao Bin found Qing'er quite interesting and was about to continue chatting with her when the door of the box opened and a tall, middle-aged foreigner walked in.
"Director Cao, are you satisfied with today's service?" the foreigner asked in not very fluent Chinese. It is hard to imagine that the owner of such a purely Chinese foot massage shop is actually a foreigner.
Cao Bin smiled and said, "Hansen, the person who gave me a foot massage today is a stranger, but her skills are pretty good. Next time I come here, I'll have her serve me exclusively."
Hansen laughed and said, "Qing'er, because of your special performance, your salary will be doubled today."
Qing'er quickly thanked Cao Bin and said, "Thank you... Director Cao..."
Cao Bin waved his hand and said with a smile: "You're welcome, this is what you deserve."
After giving Cao Bin a foot massage, Qing'er cleaned up the room and left. There were only two people left in the room, and Hansen handed Cao Bin a cigarette. Cao Bin took it, lit it, smoked it, and said, "Hansen, I came to you today because I hope you can do me a favor."
Hansen smiled faintly and said, "Director Cao, our cooperation has been going on for a long time. Tell me, as long as I can do it, I will definitely help you."
Chapter 0824: The Hidden Silver Age
Cao Bin hooked his finger at Hansen, who came over with a smile. After Cao Bin finished speaking, Hansen showed a trace of embarrassment on his face and said distressedly, "Director Cao, this is not a trivial matter."
Cao Bin said, "Didn't you tell me last time that you wanted Ruibo Technology's project plan? If you do me this favor, I will lend you the project materials that Ruibo Technology successfully applied for from the High-tech Industry Department last year."
Ruibo Technology is an enterprise that successfully applied for the National Development and Reform Commission's high-tech industry guidance funds last year. The project content is 3D architectural printing technology. In order to apply for national-level guidance funds, it is necessary to pass the preliminary review of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission's High-tech Industry Department, so Ruibo Technology's project plan has a backup in the Provincial Development and Reform Commission's High-tech Industry Department.
Never underestimate the project plan. Although it is not particularly comprehensive about your company's main operating content, the design principles, development plans and major intellectual property rights of the entire project will all be reflected in the project plan. Therefore, as long as it falls into the hands of those with ulterior motives, its core will be stolen.
Therefore, there is a strict confidentiality system in the regulations of the Development and Reform Commission, especially for the competent department such as the High-tech Industry Department, which is in charge of the province's emerging technology industries, and has higher confidentiality requirements.
Hansen is the owner of this foot massage shop, but his real identity is not that simple. Cao Bin knows his background, he is a commercial spy. Of course, Hansen is different from the traditional commercial spies, he does not work for a company, but for the government.
Nowadays, the competition between countries is becoming increasingly fierce. In peacetime, the competition is not only about military reserves, but also about the level of science and technology. If a country masters the most advanced technology in a field, it means that it is likely to be ahead of other countries for many years.
After 20 years of reform and opening up, China has now entered a stage of letting a hundred flowers bloom, so many countries around the world have set their sights on China and are paying attention to the development of China's scientific and technological level. Hansen is a pawn placed in China by the French government. He is nominally an economic observer, but in fact he is monitoring China's more advanced technologies in the name of observing the economy. If he thinks a certain technology is very advanced and can form a monopoly in the future, then he needs to steal the technology and then transfer it to the country. The French government is handing over this technology to relevant companies for research and development, so as to keep up with international competition.
There are many people like Hansen in China. There are no less than 500 people serving the French government alone. Of course, they are well disguised and have various glamorous identities. Many of them are investors and are valued by governments at all levels in China.
These people are collectively called the "Silver Age" within the French government system, and are the focus of supervision by the Chinese National Security Department. However, they generally have strong anti-monitoring capabilities, and their resumes are very clean, so it is difficult for the National Security Department to find out anything.
Cao Bin and Hansen have known each other for many years. At first, he was very repulsive to this foreigner, but over time he found that this foreigner knew his needs and could help him a lot.
The deputy director of the High-tech Industry Department of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission sounds very prestigious, but in fact he knows it well. This is a low-paying job with annual salary and benefits adding up to only 50,000 or 60,000 yuan.
Two years ago, there was a trend among civil servants nationwide to send their children abroad for education. Cao Bin also successfully sent his daughter to France. During this process, he met Hansen and received a lot of help from him.
Cao Bin's daughter's academic performance was not particularly good, so she had to pay high tuition fees to study abroad. Hansen stepped in to help Cao Bin solve the problem. At the same time, the school also gave his daughter a scholarship every year, which was enough to cover his daughter's living expenses abroad.
When Cao Bin saw Hansen rejecting him, he showed displeasure on his face. The cooperation between him and Hansen was equal. Hansen also obtained a lot of information from him in recent years. Therefore, Hansen had a high level in the French "Silver Age".
Cao Bin said in a deep voice: "Over the years, I have had many opportunities to be assigned to local governments for training, but in order to maintain a cooperative relationship with you, I have stayed in the High-tech Industry Department. You also know what I gave up. If I had been assigned to the grassroots level as required by the organization, I would definitely be a director-level cadre now."
Hansen spread his hands and smiled bitterly: "Director Cao, don't get excited. I understand what you mean, but your request is a bit risky."
Cao Bin said: "What risk is there? It's just some rumors among your people. It says that he has been instigated by Silver Age."
Hansen said: "In the past few years, Silver Age has been very low-key, so the relevant departments in China have remained silent. If we make a big move, it might touch the nerves of the relevant departments. You also know how much the Silver Age members of various countries have spent to build their own networks."
Cao Bin knew that this was just Hansen's excuse. He showed a trace of disdain on his face and said, "It seems that I can't lend you the project plan of Ruibo Technology. Of course, this cooperation is valid for a long time. When you think it's appropriate, you can contact me at any time."
Hansen showed a distressed look on his face. He shrugged his shoulders and sighed, "Okay, I'll think about it." After that, Hansen left the box, leaving Cao Bin alone.
After returning to his office, Hansen showed a trace of anger on his face and cursed in a low voice: "This greedy guy."
A blonde was lying on the sofa. She was about 25 years old, well-proportioned, with big breasts. From Hansen's perspective, he could see deep cleavage. She was fiddling with a game console and holding a lollipop. Seeing Hansen so angry, she asked in French with a smile, "Great Mr. Hansen, who made you angry?"
Hansen touched his big nose, a hint of coldness flashed through his green eyes, and said, "It's still Cao Bin. If I didn't think he was useful, I would have killed him long ago."
The blonde girl crossed her long legs, stood up from the sofa as light as a swallow, and said with a smile: "I've disliked that pervert for a long time. Every time he sees me, his eyes are fixed on me. I'm just waiting for your order and then I'll kill him." After she finished speaking, the blonde girl had a black pistol in her hand as if by magic.
Hansen waved his hands quickly and frowned, "Annie, it's not a good opportunity yet. I just received news from the headquarters a few days ago that they need information about 3D architectural printing technology. Huainan's technology in this field is now at an advanced level in the world. The best among them is undoubtedly Ruibo Technology. We now need to get more information from Ruibo Technology. Cao Bin should be able to help us a lot."
Blonde Anne sighed helplessly and said, "Don't we have leverage over that guy? How about using his daughter to threaten him?"
Hansen thought that Anne was too simple-minded. Although Anne was an elite from the best special forces in France, she still lacked experience in dealing with problems. Of course, this was also the reason why Hansen was assured to keep Anne by his side. Anne was a simple woman who was loyal to him and didn't have too many ideas.
Hansen smiled faintly and said, "Annie, you still need to grow up. When dealing with problems, you can't be too extreme. Cao Bin knows a lot of our secrets, and no one can guarantee what he will do. So don't completely break up with him unless it's absolutely necessary."
Anne smiled bitterly and said, "Hansen, you are really tired of living. There are too many things to consider. In fact, things can be very simple. If you find him annoying, just give up on him."
Hansen sighed helplessly, walked to the coffee machine, prepared to make coffee, and said in a deep voice: "Annie, you really worry me. If I leave Qiongjin, you will definitely take over my position. But with your personality, I'm afraid you can't play this role well. It's not that I live too complicated, but these Chinese officials are greedy and cunning guys. If you don't pay attention when you get along with them, you will fall into the trap if you are not careful."
Annie snorted and said, "Don't underestimate me. By the way, why did Cao Bin make you so angry today? Does his materialistic daughter need a lot of money to show off her wealth? That woman's annual scholarship exceeds my salary. I really don't know what the higher-ups are thinking!"
Hansen made two cups of coffee, walked over to Annie, handed her one, and said, "Cao Bin, this time it's for his future. A new director has come to the Development and Reform Commission, and he's his immediate superior. He seems to want to harm that superior, so he needs our help."
Anne asked in confusion, "He wants us to help him like this?"
Hansen said, "He wants us to spread the news that the boss has been turned by Silver Age. To use a Chinese phrase, he is playing the game of the thief crying thief."