industrial overlord

Chapter 193 Staying in Bangkok
"Is it Manager Lin? Welcome."

An armed police officer came out of the border checkpoint, came forward to shake hands with Lin Zhenhua with a smile on his face, and introduced himself at the same time: "I am Zhang Weidong, the deputy captain of the Armed Police Frontier Inspection Brigade, and Zhang Weidong, the head of the Naval Equipment Department, has explained to me , let me arrange for you to go through the border inspection."

"Thank you, Captain Zhang." Lin Zhenhua said.Next, he introduced the people behind him to Zhang Weidong one by one.In front of Zhang Weidong, he certainly didn't need to conceal the true identities of these people. As a result, Zhang Weidong's attitude towards these entourages of Lin Zhenhua was obviously much more enthusiastic than that of Lin Zhenhua.

"You are Director Chang of the Naval Academy, and Minister Zhang specifically explained it to you." Zhang Weidong said enthusiastically, holding Chang Qingbo's hand.The armed police can also be regarded as the military, and when people from the two militaries come together, they are naturally more enthusiastic than other people.

Chang Qingbo was wearing a brand new suit, feeling awkward all over.While shaking hands with Zhang Weidong, he laughed at himself and said: "Captain Zhang, look at me now, alas, I have no choice but to go abroad, so I have to dress up like this bourgeoisie."

Zhang Weidong said with a smile: "It's nothing, there are more cadres who leave the country from us every day, and they all dress like this."

Behind Chang Qingbo is guard soldier Wang Baoxing, whose duty is to protect the safety of Chang Qingbo and others.In order to deceive others, he also took off his military uniform and changed into a suit. However, his every move fully exposed his true identity.

"Hello Chief!" Wang Baoxing saluted Zhang Weidong with a slap.Wang Baoxing couldn't tell how big Zhang Weidong's official was, anyway, he was considered the chief if he was an official.

Zhang Weidong patted Wang Baoxing on the shoulder and praised: "Not bad, he is a good soldier."

Except for a few people from the Naval Academy, although the latter also have some connections, their relationship with Zhang Weidong is relatively far away.Lin Zhenhua introduced them one by one: Jiang Yajing from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fan Song from the Provincial Department of Foreign Trade, and Chu Hongyang and Schuman from Hanhua Company.Zhang Weidong greeted everyone one by one, and then took everyone into the border inspection hall, and opened a special channel for them to pass through customs and leave the country smoothly.

Lin Zhenhua and his party did not stay in Hong Kong, but went directly to the airport with the help of the local reception staff, and took a direct flight to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. This was the first stop of their trip abroad.A second secretary of the embassy in Thailand named Fang Jilei greeted Lin Zhenhua and others at the airport and took them to the hotel where they were staying.Lin Zhenhua had already learned from Chang Qingbo in advance that the real identity of this secretary was actually related to the military.

"Secretary Fang, how are things going with what Minister Zhang told you?" After entering the hotel room, Chang Qingbo couldn't wait to ask Fang Jilei.

Fang Jilei chuckled and said, "Director Chang is really impatient. You just got off the plane. Shall we take a rest first and talk about work after dinner?"

Chang Qingbo said: "Oh, can I not be in a hurry. I heard that staying in a hotel in Bangkok is very expensive. Such a high-end hotel costs more than 20 dollars a night, right?"

Fang Jilei looked at Lin Zhenhua, and said awkwardly: "According to Manager Lin's instructions, I will arrange for you a five-star hotel, and the price is 50 dollars a night."

"50 dollars!" Chang Qingbo felt as if he was being burned. He was still sitting on the sofa, but now he stood up quickly.No wonder this sofa is so comfortable to sit on, man, it costs almost 120 yuan a night.

"Xiao Lin, should we change to another hotel?" Chang Qingbo said to Lin Zhenhua, "Our business travel standards are not so high."

Lin Zhenhua could imagine Chang Qingbo's reaction. If he wasn't a time traveler, and if he wasn't a millionaire, he would probably feel sorry for the rent.To put it bluntly, the price level in Thailand is relatively low. If you go to European and American countries, such a high-end hotel can cost several hundred dollars a night.

However, I don't want the child to be a wolf. He came out this time to sell products. If he behaved too poorly, even if he didn't doubt his qualifications, he would at least slap him on the price.

"Director Chang, you can live in a down-to-earth place, I guarantee you can earn back the travel expenses this trip." Lin Zhenhua comforted Chang Qingbo.

Chang Qingbo also regained his strength at this time, feeling that his reaction just now seemed a little too aggressive.Before he came out, Zhang Zhifang had told him that he would follow Xiao Lin's arrangement on all business issues.He is just a technical official who is here to discuss specific technical issues with the other party.

"There are 16 of us on this trip, we live in 8 rooms, and the cost is 400 US dollars a night." Chang Qingbo calculated, he turned his head to look at Fang Jilei, and said, "Secretary Fang, you still have to make arrangements for us as soon as possible. We can save $400 by taking one day off our stay.”

Lin Zhenhua said with a smile: "Secretary Fang, please tell Director Chang about the situation so that he won't worry about it. Director Chang is more serious about science."

Fang Jilei nodded and said, "Okay, the two leaders are here, and I will report to you about the situation. After receiving Minister Zhang's instructions, we have contacted officials from the Thai military in private, and they are currently considering importing One or two frigates, but they are still hesitating which one to choose. They have not considered importing from China, but they are very interested when they hear that we may export frigates."

Chang Qingbo said: "It's not their fault, it's because we have never let go of this wind. This time, Minister Zhang arranged for us to come out to let the wind go."

Lin Zhenhua asked: "How far has the matter progressed now?"

Fang Jilei said: "Knowing that you are coming today, I made an appointment with them in advance, and they promised to arrange a meeting between the two sides as soon as possible. However, considering some sensitive factors, the meeting must be conducted in a non-governmental manner. I told them that you are in the They came as a private company, and they are very satisfied with it.”

"How long is as soon as possible?" Chang Qingbo was anxious again.

Fang Jilei looked at Lin Zhenhua helplessly and said, "This is really beyond our control. Sometimes it's hard to say how efficient things are in Thailand. So, I have to ask Manager Lin and Director Chang to wait patiently for a few days."

Chang Qingbo was about to say something again, but Lin Zhenhua stretched out his hand to stop him, and said, "Secret Fang is right, we shouldn't be too hasty about this kind of thing, it would make us feel inferior. Director Chang, think about it, After all, we came here as businessmen, and since we are businessmen, we are not limited to the military, and we need to get in touch with other departments as well."

Speaking of this, he said to Fang Jilei: "Secretary Fang, can you arrange it for us? We want to contact the trade department in Thailand to see if there is any private cooperation."

Fang Jilei said: "This is very easy. There have been several business delegations from China in the past, and they were all arranged by us. Manager Lin, wait a day or two, and I will arrange for you as soon as possible."

After Fang Jilei explained this, he went back to the embassy. Lin Zhenhua had Jiang Yajing and Fan Song, two cadres from the diplomatic and foreign trade departments, guarding him, so there shouldn't be any problems.In addition, Schumann was also a cadre of the foreign affairs department before. Although he has joined Hanhua Company now, he still knows the discipline of foreign affairs very well.

"Xiao Lin, are we just waiting here?" After Fang Jilei left, Chang Qingbo asked with a frown.

Lin Zhenhua said: "Director Chang, don't worry, business matters are not that simple. It is most optimistic to talk about a project for ten and a half months, and sometimes even a year or two is normal." Yes. How can you say that if you come today, you will sign a contract tomorrow."

"However, if we stay an extra day, it will cost us an extra day." Chang Qingbo said, "It costs us $400 a night, plus meals. If we stay for ten and a half months, our trip will be in vain."

Lin Zhenhua said: "Director Chang, you can live in a down-to-earth place. The expenses for this business trip are all borne by our Xinxin Company, and the cost will not be spent on your old Director Liu."

"No matter whose money it is, it is the country's money." Chang Qingbo muttered, "Okay, who am I sharing a room with?"

Lin Zhenhua said: "You can live in this room alone. You are our deputy manager and enjoy the treatment of a single room."

"This won't work, it's too wasteful!" Chang Qingbo was stubborn again, "I can definitely share a room with other comrades, and I don't need any treatment."

Lin Zhenhua patted him on the shoulder: "Old Comrade Chang, you must live in a single room. Think about it, you are a scientific researcher, and you are full of secrets in your mind. If you leak some parameters in your sleep, how much it will cause the country. Loss? For the sake of the national interest, you should be wronged."

Chang Qingbo had dealt with Lin Zhenhua for a few days, and he also knew that what this person said was false and true, and he didn't know which words were serious.The so-called leaks and other reasons were purely made up by Lin Zhenhua, but judging by Lin Zhenhua's meaning, it is estimated that it is impossible to make him change his mind.

"What a waste. I live alone in a $50 room. Isn't that a waste of $25? If the $25 is saved, how many things can I buy?" Chang Qingbo said.

Lin Zhenhua opened his bag, took out a few green banknotes from it, handed them to Chang Qingbo, and said, "Old Chang, these dollars are your pocket money. These days, I'm free and idle, and I have time to go shopping Okay, but don't let me bring Wang Baoxing."

"Well, okay." Chang Qingbo said.Back then, cadres had to be given pocket money when they went abroad, at least they had to have money for eating a bowl of noodles on the street.He took the money, glanced at it, and said in amazement: "Xiao Lin, did you take the wrong one? It's $500. Our standard for business trips is $5 a day."

Lin Zhenhua shook his head helplessly: "Old Chang, can you stop being so surprised? Your current status is the deputy general manager of Xinxin Electromechanical Import and Export Company, and you enjoy the treatment provided by our company. Our treatment Yes, the travel subsidy for the deputy manager is 50 dollars a day. This money is pocket money for the next 10 days. After 10 days, I will send you the pocket money for the next issue. By the way, I will arrange for Schumann to give you Send money, she is the accountant of our delegation."

Chang Qingbo hesitated, waiting to say or not, but also felt that what Lin Zhenhua said was also reasonable.He knew that Manager Lin had always been very generous. Last time he did a washing machine research project, Manager Lin allocated 50 yuan to the research institute. As the main researcher, he finally got a bonus of more than 1000 yuan.

That’s not to mention, during the research, they bought several washing machines from the market as samples. After the project was over, Lin Zhenhua suggested that these washing machines be distributed to several researchers, and Chang Qingbo himself got one. .Although it is a machine that has been disassembled into eight pieces and put back together, it does not affect the use at all.His wife was overjoyed when he carried the washing machine home from the laboratory.

"Manager Lin, is it a violation of discipline for me to accept the money?" Chang Qing asked in a low voice.

Lin Zhenhua said: "How about this, after you return to China, report the situation to Minister Zhang. If he agrees that you enjoy our company's treatment, then you are not considered a violation of discipline. If he does not agree, you return the money to me It’s fine, but you only need to pay back the RMB.”

"Okay, let's make a deal." Chang Qingbo said happily.With Lin Zhenhua's words, he has no psychological barriers to accepting the money.After returning, if the unit thinks that he should not have collected the money, he just needs to return the money and he will be fine.Lin Zhenhua promised that he could repay in RMB, which meant that he could use these dollars at will.

On this trip abroad, his wife once told him to save his pocket money and buy an imported refrigerator for the family.He once inquired that a better refrigerator can be sold for more than 200 dollars abroad. According to the pocket money standard of 5 dollars a day, he may not be able to save enough dollars. He has been struggling to figure out who to replace a little.Now Lin Zhenhua gave him $500 all at once, and the refrigerator problem was completely solved.With the extra money, can I still buy some materials?

"Thank you so much, Xiao Lin." Chang Qingbo said sincerely, "Actually, I would be very grateful if you could lend me US dollars. After I go back, I'll pay you back the RMB at the exchange rate."

"Let's talk about it when we go back." Lin Zhenhua said depressingly.

In other rooms, Shuman was also distributing pocket money to other members of the delegation, but the treatment of others was not as high as that of Chang Qingbo, only 20 dollars a day.Even this standard is enough to make Fan Song, Jiang Yajing and others laugh secretly in their hearts.They were not as pedantic as Chang Qingbo, and Schumann was willing to give them money, so of course they accepted it unceremoniously.

Fan Song also secretly asked Schumann: If you don't have enough dollars in your hand, can you buy some more from her and return them in RMB when you go back.

Schumann naturally gave an affirmative answer.Lin Zhenhua had told her that Fan Song and the others had to be taken care of on this trip to make them fully satisfied.I don't expect them to be able to help with business matters, but if they can say something good to Xinxin in their respective departments after they go back, they will make a lot of money.

After setting up the masters from all walks of life, Lin Zhenhua took Chu Hongyang and Schuman with him and went out to look for business opportunities.This trip abroad, he can't patronize to work for the navy, he has to do some private work along the way.

(End of this chapter)