Chapter 2326 Solving Small Trouble

Fettero showed a moderate surprise: "He has no selfish motives at all?"

Franklin said: "Yes, he wanted to use us to sell a favor to an old friend, and then try to change the views of the superiors and promote the cooperation between the Republic and Alstom."

Ferrero said: "Alstom's Chinese headquarters once proposed the idea of ​​jointly developing high-speed railways to the national government, but the government's attitude was ambiguous and did not give a clear answer."

"I know Mr. Liu has a high administrative level, but he doesn't seem to have reached the level of influencing central decision-making, right?"

Franklin sighed, "You don't understand the national conditions of the Republic. Their technology has been continuously developing. What the senior leaders value is the country's control over technology. You want to engage in joint development, which is almost impossible. Only by changing your mindset and treating the East as a huge market can you succeed."

"In addition, this Mr. Liu is not as simple as he appears to be. People in his country are very good at hiding their identities."

Fetro sighed, "I know the Republic is vast and a good market, but if we want to enter, we still need to solve two problems. First, Simen's technology is more advanced than ours. If they choose to cooperate, we can only be a runner-up."

"Secondly, the technological barriers between the East and the West are a serious political issue. The country will not allow us to export truly high-end technology, and they do not have such an urgent need for inferior technology."

Franklin said optimistically: "Where there are difficulties, there are opportunities. The world is constantly changing. As the Eastern market grows, I think the United States and Europe will also reconsider many things. It will always be beneficial for us to lay a good foundation first."

Fettero nodded and said, "Yes, I also hope to become friends with powerful people like Mr. Liu... I can promise you that no matter what difficulties he encounters in France, Alstom is willing and capable to help him solve them satisfactorily."

Franklin laughed: "If Mr. Fettero is really willing to help, then I can conclude that Mr. Liu will owe you a big favor."

Fettero was surprised and asked, "Are you so sure?"

Franklin smiled mysteriously and said, "I have already investigated Mr. Liu's situation. They are being harassed by the French local mafia. This is an unsolvable dilemma for some people, but for a large company like Alstom, it is just a piece of cake."

Fettero said no problem.

Franklin hesitated, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it.

Fettero smiled and said, "Don't worry, Alstom will not forget anyone who has helped us. You are already a shareholder of our company. I believe that after promoting the cooperation between the East and the West, your shareholding ratio and voice in the company will be unprecedentedly improved."

Liu Fusheng saw everything about the two people whispering.

He led the inspection team with a calm expression and listened to the introduction of each project of Alstom.

At the end of the visit, Franklin came over and asked, "Mr. Liu, what do you think of our company?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Thanks to the warm reception from Mr. Franklin and President Fettero, I have a very good impression of Alstom and have discovered many business opportunities for cooperation. I think we have broad room for cooperation in both electricity and urban rail transit."

Is that all?

Fettero, who was standing beside the two men, had an obvious look of disappointment on his face. In fact, Alstom was facing a serious financial crisis at that time, and they urgently needed new profit growth points to break the company's predicament.

Franklin was very calm, as if he had guessed that Liu Fusheng would say this.

He said with a smile: "Mr. Liu, you have worked hard. It is rare for the delegation to come to France. In addition to tasting French food, we must also drink French wine... Of course, I know Mr. Liu doesn't drink, but the wineries and vineyards in Bordeaux are also very beautiful. I would like to invite Mr. Liu to visit the wineries in Bordeaux. Is it convenient?"

"This one……"

Liu Fusheng suddenly became very hesitant.

Franklin said, "Mr. Liu, don't be so quick to refuse. I have consulted your group's schedule and found that there is enough time, especially since you have arranged in advance to visit Alstom later. I believe you will have more time to appreciate the natural scenery of France."

Liu Fusheng seemed surprised that Franklin had done such a detailed investigation. He said helplessly, "Since you are so enthusiastic, I will just follow your wishes."

Franklin said, "I have a good impression of Mr. Zhu Yu and Ms. Liu Fei who had dinner with you yesterday. I hope you can take them to the Bordeaux winery. After all, this is a private travel invitation and has nothing to do with work. It shouldn't have any impact, right?"

Liu Fusheng nodded and said, "I will convey your good intentions to Zhu Yu and Liu Fei. As for whether they accept the invitation, it depends on their own opinion."

Franklin smiled and said, "Okay, tell them that if they go there, I will help them deal with the little trouble in Bordeaux."

……

Soon, Liu Fusheng's inspection team finished their day's work and returned to the hotel.

Liu Fusheng organized a meeting for the inspection team and made a brief summary. Then he returned to the room and saw Zhu Yu and Liu Fei who were fidgeting.

Zhou Xiaozhe frowned and asked, "You two, why are you here?"

Zhu Yu and Liu Fei also knew that Liu Fusheng had just finished work and now needed to rest, but they had something on their minds and were too anxious.

"Xiao Zhou, it's okay. I just happened to have something to talk to them about. Please go and arrange the subsequent schedule. I need to take some time to go to Bordeaux. This is a private matter."

Zhou Xiaozhe knew about Liu Fusheng’s plan to go to Bordeaux, so he could only nod and say goodbye.

Liu Fusheng said: "Xiao Zhou doesn't know much about your situation, don't think too much about it."

Zhu Yu said, "I'm sorry, Governor Liu, we understand Secretary Zhou. You've been busy all day and haven't even had water to drink. We were too abrupt."

Liu Fusheng found the tea leaves and tea sets he brought with him, and said as he fiddled with them, "Sit down and drink while you chat. This is the Dancong tea I brought from Guangdong Province."

Liu Fei watched him fiddling with the tea leaves and said with a smile, "Governor Liu is from the Northeast. He has not been in Guangdong Province for long, but he has a deep understanding of the tea ceremony."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Besides, when I was in Fengliao Province, I really liked drinking tea."

The two nodded slightly.

After Liu Fusheng poured them some tea, he said, "Franklin invited us to visit the Bordeaux winery. He also specifically asked you two to come over and said he would help you solve some minor problems."