"Okay, let's go to that place and when will we make an appointment?" Liu Junqing asked.
"I invited you, brother. Of course, you decide the time. Whenever I see you are free, I will set the time." Zhao Yi said with a smile.
"Okay, I'm free the day after tomorrow, so let's go there at 9 a.m., do you think that's okay?" Liu Junqing asked.
"No problem, I'll be waiting for you when the time comes." Zhao Yi happily agreed.
Afterwards, the two casually chatted about home affairs, then hung up the phone, and the matter was settled. Zhao Yi asked Liu Junqing to come over mainly to let him be a middleman, passing his news to the military.
Speaking of which, Zhao Yi knew very few military personnel, and Liu Junqing was the only one he got along with relatively well. The other military personnel only had a one-time relationship, and since they didn't have much contact later, the relationship faded. .
Although he had not seen Liu Junqing for more than two years, because the two parties had been getting along quite happily before, and Zhao Yi's identity was also extraordinary, the two parties did not have too much conflict with some issues.
Over there, Liu Junqing hung up the phone and fell into deep thought. He had gotten to know Zhao Yi due to some military cooperation reasons, and he seldom moved around after that.
There are two reasons why he rarely moves around. First, Zhao Yi has a relatively homely personality and is unwilling to spend too much time on relationships. Moreover, he also believes that "the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water" and there is no need to deliberately maintain these relationships.
Second, Zhao Yi's identity is also quite special, and among the people who get along with him, except for a few close people, other people who can get in touch with him also have special identities.
If it was official business, it wouldn't be a big deal if they had such close contacts. After all, it was impossible not to do anything just to avoid suspicion. But in private, if they were so close, the impact would not be good.
High-level people know that Zhao Yi is not withdrawn, and is even very wise and rational. They understand the reasons for this impression on the outside world. After all, the combination of wealth and politics will make people very afraid and cause trouble.
Time passed by and it was time for Zhao Yi and Liu Junqing to make an appointment. After all, Zhao Yi was the inviter and had to arrive at the date earlier. He couldn't let the guests wait for him.
So early in the morning, Zhao Yi got up early, dressed himself up, shaved his face that had begun to have stubble, and then put on the custom-made clothes sent from Hualong Clothing Company. He looked like Clean and crisp.
Although this trip was to talk about business, there were also many leisure and entertainment arrangements, so Zhao Yi did not wear business-style clothes, but a more sporty style.
After everything was ready, Zhao Yi went out directly and asked the security personnel to act as drivers. He didn't know if he would drink alcohol this time, so he also brought home-brewed Baiwei fruit wine, the best kind.
The car drove all the way out of the city of Kyoto and soon reached the suburbs. Then it drove along the newly built expressway. After about an hour and a half, it arrived at the meeting place, the Metropolitan Entertainment Club.
It covers a very large area. The main leisure and entertainment facilities, in addition to the common indoor facilities, are a huge golf course and many outdoor entertainment facilities.
This time Zhao Yi asked Liu Junqing to come over, mainly to play golf together. This kind of activity does not involve much exercise. At the same time, because the place is open and there are few people around, it is suitable for talking about more private things.
When Zhao Yi arrived at the club, it was exactly half past eight. Since everything had been arranged before, Zhao only needed to show his diamond black card, and the rest of the things would be arranged by the service staff in the club. Can.
Zhao Yi didn't wander around, he just sat in the hall for a while. When he saw that it was almost time, he stood up and came outside, waiting for Liu Junqing's car to arrive.
It is now the end of March. Although the weather is gradually getting warmer, the overall temperature is not very high yet. If it is not sunny, you still need to wear more clothes outdoors.
Zhao Yi only wore light sportswear when he came here this time. The sun was not hot yet, so the breeze would make it a bit cold. If he didn't pay special attention to this matter, he wouldn't bother to wait outside.
However, Liu Junqing was indeed a soldier, and his grasp of time was very accurate. Just after 9 o'clock, his car came into Zhao Yi's sight. Zhao Yi admired this accuracy. At least it was difficult for him to do it. arrive.
When his car arrived at the door, the doorman immediately came over to help open the door. Then Liu Junqing walked over to Zhao Yi with a smile. The doorman naturally guided the car to the parking space.
"The place you chose is quite good. Let's not mention other things for now. First of all, the doorman's service is quite good. It feels like he is an uncle." Liu Junqing said loudly as he walked.
"Isn't this kind of club a service industry? If the service is not good, how can we win the favor of customers, so they are very particular about service details." Zhao Yiye said with a smile.
The two of them didn't hold hands and say polite words like they did when meeting strangers, which made them appear distant. Although they had never had a particularly private relationship before, they still had to behave as they should.
"What you said is true. I didn't know there was such a place before. After the last call, I specifically asked the relevant personnel and only then did I know there was such a place.
You won’t know if you don’t check it, but you will be shocked if you check it. This club is not simple. The people who come and go in it are all rich and noble. If it weren’t for Mr. Zhao, you are treating me. With my current situation of being tight-lipped, I would not dare to come to a place like this. Liu Junqing said jokingly.
This is half true and half false. Although a person like him is not that rich, he is not as shabby as he said. Moreover, with his status, there are many people who want to invite him. It all depends on the invitation. Can people enter his Dharma eyes
"My personality is notoriously withdrawn in Kyoto. This old man should know very well that this kind of place is really far away. This is my first time here and the first time I have heard of such a place." Zhao Yi Said with a wry smile.
"Then I have to thank you." Liu Junqing said with a smile.
Hearing Liu Junqing's teasing words, Zhao Yi also felt embarrassed. He was mocking himself for "not going to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing." If it wasn't really something, this date would probably be over.
At the same time, he is also denying what Zhao Yi just said, especially the statement about his withdrawn personality. If you don't know Zhao Yi well, you may really think that this is the case. He has had a lot of contact with Zhao Yi.
If he seemed young before, it has been two years since we last met. Judging from the phone call yesterday and the pleasantries just now, this kid has probably been tempered. At least he has learned two or three points about his glib tongue.
"Look what you said, it's an honor to invite me out. Let's not stand outside anymore. Look, I'm going to catch a cold if we don't go in." Zhao Yi shamelessly skipped the topic.
Liu Junqing said with a smile: "Today's young people only want style but not warmth. They deserve to suffer."
Hearing Liu Junqing's words, Zhao Yi suddenly felt like he had traveled back in time. In his previous life, he didn't like to wrap himself up tightly. If he didn't stay outdoors for a long time, he would never wear long johns.
"My lesson is that if we can see you more often in the future, I can gain more life experience from you." Zhao Yi flattered him casually.
However, when Liu Junqing heard this, he felt nervous for a moment. Being able to flatter this kid felt like it was not an easy matter. Who is Zhao Yi? It was not easy to flatter him. He had never been in such a relationship with him before.
However, I felt in my heart that this matter was not simple, but I didn't show it on my face at all. I entered the club hall laughing and joking with Zhao Yixiao.
After entering the hall, Zhao felt much warmer in an instant. In this weather, he didn't wear enough clothes, so he really couldn't stay outside for long. The cold wind blew, and goosebumps appeared on his skin.
When the waiter saw Zhao leading the guests in, he immediately stepped forward and led them to the bowling alley. It was still early and not suitable for outdoor sports.
After arriving at the place, Liu Junqing went into the locker room and changed into sportswear. Although Zhao Yi was also wearing sportswear, these were his own clothes and he had to put them back on later, so he simply changed his clothes.
Liu Junqing took a look at how other people played bowling, and then said with a smile: "You probably can't beat me at this. You may not know, brother, I am an artilleryman, so I have a natural instinct for this kind of sport."
When Zhao heard what Liu Junqing said, he smiled and said: "Since my brother said so, I will give you more advice later. To be honest, this is my first time playing this."
"If what you say is true, then you are very boring. You look like an old man at such a young age." Liu Junqing also said with a smile.
"That's because you don't understand the entertainment methods of young people. Brother, don't play games. This is the entertainment method of young people. It's cheap and fun, and you don't have to go out." Zhao said, picking up the prepared towel and putting it on Rubbed on the bowling ball.
"Are you talking about the home game console sold by Polaris Company?" Liu Junqing asked.
Hearing what Liu Junqing said, Zhao Yi said unexpectedly: "It turns out that I know it too. It seems that you are quite fashionable. This game console is very popular abroad, but not many are sold in China. It is Polaris." One of the company’s flagship products.”
"I have never played it. I watched my grandson play it. Call of Duty is a pretty good game. I watched it carefully for a while," Liu Junqing said.
"Thank you for your support, brother, but it costs you money." Zhao Yi said with a smile.
"I love hearing this. I bought this for my grandson, but it cost me and my wife a year's salary. I feel sorry for me. If you say this thing is really expensive, it is not unreasonable for Polaris to make so much money." Liu Junqing said.
"Then you may have bought it too early. Now the prices of these industrial products have dropped a lot. When they were first released, it was normal for them to be expensive. After all, the research and development costs for this kind of thing are quite high," Zhao Yi said.
This sentence is half true and half false. It is really expensive. Not to mention domestically, even abroad, the prices they sell are very expensive, and it is not easy to buy them.
However, it is expensive for a reason. The performance of this game console exceeds the current world level by more than ten years. The components used are the highest current semiconductor technology, which is impossible to find outside.
This is why it has been several years since the launch of Polaris, but a product with similar performance has not emerged to compete. It's not that they don't want to make money, but that they can't do it.
Moreover, the release of this game console has completely confirmed Polaris' position as the world's number one consumer electronics giant, and its brand influence has also skyrocketed, making it difficult for other consumer electronics companies to compete with it.
If the LCD screen of Polaris Company allowed Polaris Company to gain a foothold in the world, the release of home game consoles completely stabilized Polaris Company's international status, and its brand appeal reached its peak.
"Put it down. I found out about the price a few days ago. It was 200 yuan lower than 2,000 yuan." Liu Junqing said.
Zhao Yi didn't feel embarrassed after hearing this. Maybe the truth was as Liu Junqing said. After all, it was impossible for him to focus on the price of a certain product of a certain company.
But even if it is reduced by 200 yuan, it is still a lot, and this price reduction sale only occurs in China. The price abroad has not changed at all, and the price is as stable as an old dog.
There is no way. Currently, this kind of product can only be produced by Polaris Company. It is an exclusive business. There is no reason to lower your own price. Isn't this a problem with money
"Brother is planning to switch to business. I know the price so clearly that I haven't even paid attention to it." Zhao Yi picked up the polished bowling ball and swung it towards the lane, causing all the bowling pins to fall.
When Liu Junqing heard what Zhao Yi said, he said angrily: "If my colleague's grandson hadn't bought one a few days ago, why would I be paying attention to this?"
Hearing what Liu Junqing said, Zhao nodded, and it made sense. What he said just now was just a joke. With a position as high as Liu Junqing's, it was impossible to go into business for money.
"The price reduction has already been quite significant, but the price sold abroad has not changed at all. As a large international company, they cannot reduce prices too much domestically, otherwise it will affect their international reputation." Zhao Yi smiled. said.
When Liu Junqing heard Zhao Yi's explanation, he agreed in his heart. As an international enterprise, customized prices must take into account the psychological feelings of global consumers.
If it is a product with fierce competition, a local policy will be needed, and the price will be customized according to the degree of local competition. But for this kind of product that is a global monopoly, there is no need to bother at all, and the global price will be unified.
However, Liu Junqing didn't bother to pay attention to what he said. Maybe he really felt sorry for the money he spent. After imitating Zhao Yi's movements, after a ball-slinging movement, the results were quite impressive, and all the bowling pins fell down.
Looking at his results, Liu Junqing nodded with satisfaction, a bright smile appeared on his face, and said: "You are right. The main reason is that the people in the country are still too poor."
Hearing Liu Junqing's words, Zhao Yi nodded in agreement and said: "Actually, we have realized the seriousness of this problem very early.
Otherwise, we would not be so active in increasing wages for our employees, let alone actively participate in domestic economic reforms, because we know that relying solely on exports is not a long-term solution.
However, judging from the fact that you and your colleagues have purchased Polaris' home game consoles, the effects of the previous actions have become apparent. As long as we follow this correct path, the lives of the people in the country will become easier.
By then, China will become the most important single market for my companies. In this way, even if there is some trouble outside, it will not be broken and unable to recover. "
"I have been following some of your actions over the years. They have indeed done very well and have played a very important role in the economic and technological development of our country.
Not to mention that people's lives have become much better, but my salary has also increased a lot. "
"Thank you for the compliment, brother. Although we have made some achievements over the years, they are still far behind our goals.
When people only need to spend a month or two to buy a home game console, our country's economic development will have achieved its first goal. "Zhao Yi said with a smile.
"That's not easy. If you really calculate it based on the average salary, you can buy one in one or two months. Add in the size of our country's population, and the size of the economy is unimaginable.
It can be said that the great national rejuvenation has been achieved, and the economic size has directly become the largest in the world. Liu Junqing said.
"National rejuvenation is not just about increasing the economic scale. Like during the Wanqing period, the economic size was also quite large. Calculated based on the economic size, it is definitely a world power.
As a result, you will know the quality of the country as soon as you start a war. The size of the economy is only one indicator of national rejuvenation. Industrialization, technology, military, and culture are all indicators of measurement. " Zhao Yi said.
Liu Junqing listened to Zhao Yi's words, thought about it carefully, and said, "What you say makes sense, but I think you seem to be involved in all these industries, but none of them are left behind."
"My brother is really discerning. That's what I thought from the beginning. Of course I have to do it. I can't control other people, but what I can do myself, I just do it myself.
Because I know that if our country wants to achieve the great rejuvenation of the nation, it must catch up in these fields. Plus, if I have some money in my pocket, I will directly invest in these fields. "
"It's not as simple as having some money in your pocket. I don't know much else about it, but it can be seen from the export trade volume of your company. You must have made a lot of money. You are a big capitalist." Liu Junqing said with a smile.
Zhao Yi knew that this was just a joke. Not to mention that the original style is no longer popular, even economic development requires the participation of capital, and the country has basically reached a consensus on this point.
"Whether you are a farmer, businessman, scientist or official, as long as you make your own contribution in your position, you are contributing to the development of the country." Zhao Yi said.
Liu Junqing was stunned when he heard Zhao Yi's absolutely politically correct words. Then he smiled and shook his head. He did not answer the question. He didn't know what he was thinking in his heart.
As soon as Zhao saw his expression, he didn't dwell on the topic anymore, and then started talking about bowling, and the two sides boasted about each other again. (End of chapter)