<=""></> (Hey, this book finally gave birth to the fifth alliance leader, thanks to the alliance of Red Comet nt1! As usual, it breaks out today!)
After all, it was a welcome lunch, so there was no need to skip the red tape.
The luncheon lasted from 11 o'clock to 1 o'clock in the afternoon, and the actual meal time was only one hour. However, Jiang Chen didn't complain at all about this. On the one hand, the dishes at the state banquet were indeed impeccable, and on the other hand, the people in the concierge department really made him feel at home.
The person in charge of receiving Jiang Chen was Liu Haotian. He is not tall and has a crew cut. He looks very energetic and his conversation and behavior are humorous and polite. During his stay in China, he will accompany Jiang Chen in his daily travels. Whether it’s returning to your hometown to visit relatives or going out of the province to investigate investments. His main responsibility is to act as a driver, and at the same time solve various problems for VIPs to maintain his international image.
Although there were no plans for the afternoon in the itinerary, Jiang Chen obviously mistakenly underestimated the enthusiasm of the people from the Ministry of Economic and Trade towards him. Only two weeks after the Phantom Helmet hit the shelves, Wall Street analysts re-evaluated the market value of Futureman Group, and its valuation reached a terrifying $500 billion. This is still a conservative estimate based on the uncertainty of the maintenance fees of the supercomputer used by Futureman Technology and the research and development costs of the helmet.
If Futureman Group is listed on Nasdaq and discloses operational details, no one will doubt that its market value will exceed 700 billion, replacing Apple as the world's largest technology company by market value.
For such a hot piece of cake, and it is an enterprise from China to the world, people from the Ministry of Economic and Trade will naturally not give up the opportunity to win over. Various favorable policies were placed in front of Jiang Chen, and the only requirement was that the Future Man Group come to China to invest and build a factory.
It is best to be the manufacturer of the Phantom Helmet<="r>.
However, after drinking tea for a whole afternoon, the two sides did not achieve any substantial results. Regarding investment matters. Jiang Chen never let go, especially when it came to building a factory, he even laughed and refused to talk about it.
Although the people from the Ministry of Economic and Trade are anxious. But there was nothing we could do. They had already come up with all the policies that the higher-ups could provide, but Jiang Chen didn't show any interest at all. They were confused for a while.
Is this person not here to discuss business at all? Thinking of the tasks assigned by his superiors and looking at Jiang Chen who kept drinking tea, the representative of the Ministry of Economic and Trade felt helpless.
Of course they were confused.
Of course Jiang Chen came to discuss business, but not with people from the Ministry of Economic and Trade. At best, they were pawns sent by the superiors to test him. Even if there was no substantial progress today, the superiors would not cause any difficulties for them.
Jiang Chen is waiting for someone important enough. If China pays enough attention to him, this person will come soon.
Just as he thought.
After the state banquet in the evening, Jiang Chen sat on the red flag l9 in front of the Shangjing Hotel. Liu Haotian, who was responsible for receiving him, sat in the driver's seat and did not get on the road immediately after starting the car.
"Do you have any reservations soon?"
"No, what's the problem?"
"A big shot wants to see you."
Jiang Chen looked at Liu Haotian in the rearview mirror.
"who?"
"An old man... Don't worry, it's a good thing that you don't have to be so vigilant." Liu Haotian responded to Jiang Chen's gaze with a smile, "If it's convenient, I can take you there now. Of course, if you have other arrangements, you can do it tomorrow."
"Then let's do it now." Jiang Chen leaned on his seat and said in a relaxed tone. "There will be a business forum tomorrow, so I may be busy."
Liu Haotian smiled slightly, held the steering wheel and started on the road.
…
The scenery outside the window flies by. Gradually the prosperity faded away, and we turned into a slightly retro city. The car didn't drive for long and stopped in front of a quaint and grand courtyard. The bodyguard standing at the door put his hands on his waist. He didn't let down his guard until he saw Liu Haotian getting out of the car.
Liu Haotian opened the car door for Jiang Chen and made an invitation gesture to him.
"Please, Mr. Jiang."
Jiang Chen raised his head and looked at the line on the courtyard door, and suddenly gave Liu Haotian a meaningful look.
"I originally thought you were just a driver, but I didn't expect you to be so simple."
"What's the matter? My identity is just an ordinary concierge receptionist." Liu Haotian said humbly.
Jiang Chen smiled and didn't say much. Cross the high threshold and walk straight into the courtyard.
And on the courtyard gate he just stepped over. There are two big characters written in regular script.
[Liu Family]
The layout of the courtyard is generous yet elegant, with rockeries and ponds complementing each other. Although he is not particular about traditional culture, Jiang Chen can still tell that this is a design that combines the characteristics of the northern climate and imitates Suzhou gardens<="r" >.
Although there are no valuables in the courtyard, Jiang Chen knows very well that to own such a large courtyard in Shangjing City, where land is at a premium, money alone is not enough.
Under Liu Haotian's guidance, Jiang Chen followed the path paved with bluestones and arrived at the teahouse in the main building of the courtyard. Here he met an old man with gray hair. Judging from Liu Haotian's respectful expression, this old man's identity is not simple.
The layout of the tea room is very simple, with only one table, a game of chess, and a pot of tea...
It was tea again, Jiang Chen's brows twitched. After drinking tea all afternoon, he felt a little nauseous when he saw the tea.
"Aren't you going to sit down?" Seeing Jiang Chen didn't move, the old man said pleasantly.
Hearing this, Jiang Chen smiled politely and sat on the sofa opposite the old man.
"What do you call me?"
"I, Liu Xiangguo, considering my age, you won't suffer any loss if you call me uncle." The old man said with a smile as he poured hot tea for Jiang Chen and himself.
Liu Haotian glanced at his father in slight surprise, but quickly looked away.
"Uncle Liu." Jiang Chen called him knowingly.
Seemingly satisfied with Jiang Chen's title, Uncle Liu smiled cheerfully and looked at Jiang Chen with the eyes of an elder looking at a junior. The cloudy yet shrewd pupils lost their sharpness in the rising white mist.
Although it was concealed, Jiang Chen could still clearly feel the prying eyes. However, even though he was aware of the prying eyes, Jiang Chen still did not make any reaction and responded to the obvious temptation with indifferent calmness.
"Uncle Liu invited me here just to treat me to tea?" Jiang Chen said with a smile.
Not seeing any depth in him, Liu Xiangguo calmly withdrew his probing gaze.
"There's no special purpose. I just see you on the news a lot. I want to see you when I get the chance."
"Oh? Then can I be lucky enough to know what Uncle Liu thinks of me?"
"Excellent talent."
Hearing this, Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment, then smiled humbly.
"You have spoken."
Regarding Jiang Chen's modesty, Liu Xiangguo just smiled, picked up the teacup and took a sip without making any comments.
Just when Jiang Chen had no choice but to think that this old man would be like the people from the Ministry of Economic and Trade in the afternoon and spend a long time playing riddles with him, Liu Xiangguo put down his tea cup and suddenly spoke.
"Judging from his appearance, Mr. Jiang should be the kind of person who likes to get straight to the point, so I won't do charades here." After a pause, he continued, "As for the economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, or the future of people, How sincere are you in the cooperation between the Group and Huaguo?"
After hearing these words, the expression of lack of interest on Jiang Chen's face immediately disappeared, and a smile finally appeared on the corner of his mouth.
finally come.
He has been waiting for this sentence for a long time. (.)<=""><=""><="">