Vol 5 Chapter 78: More patient

Feng Yiping looked up a few times. It was not easy for him to come out of such a gentle country. It was normal to be a little bit nostalgic.

OnS, a beauty like Emilia, he actually refused. When he got in the car, he really admired himself a little bit.

Irving didn't know the inside story. The time just now was enough for adult men and women to conduct some exchange activities.

He was surprised that he thought he would not receive a call from his boss until early in the morning, but he didn't expect it to end just after eleven.

But he didn't ask another word. He was full of muscles, but not in his head.

Such a promising job requires caution in words and deeds, and resolutely ignore those who should not ask.

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At 7:30 in the morning, Feng Yiping, who came back from a lap by Lake Michigan, was blocked by Merbach, "Feng, what are your plans today?"

"As you can guess, McDonald's will definitely not give us an answer today, and we can't just sit and wait. Then, follow me to the NAVTEQ meeting,"

For cooperation on such a large project, both parties in the negotiation will inevitably have to play tricks. Even if McDonald's agrees to Feng Yiping's proposal, it will not reply immediately, and it will take a few days to let it go.

That’s okay. Feng Yiping is also a major shareholder of NAVTEQ, which is also in Chicago. He would not come easily. There will be a lot of work to talk about when he comes, and he won’t be silly to wait here. This is what he asked NAVTEQ to be the driver yesterday. , The reason to pick yourself up in the McDonald’s headquarters park

When they stepped out of the hotel, two cars drove up at the same time, both of them were extended Cadillacs, one was naturally sent by NAVTEQ, and the second one got in and got off a lady in a blue suit, "Hello Mr. Feng , I’m Rebecca from McDonald’s Public Relations, Mr. Cantalupo and Mr. Charlie asked me to pick you up,"

Merbach walked over, "Has your company reached a conclusion?"

"I'm sorry, the relevant departments of the company are still carrying out relevant financial accounting. It takes time. Today, I very much hope that I can bring a few people to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake area."

I knew it was so.

"Please convey our gratitude to Mr. Cantalupo and Mr. Charlie, thank you for your thoughtful arrangements, but I am very sorry, we have other tasks today, thank you!" Feng Yiping smiled and said to her.

Today, if you get in the car sent by McDonald’s, in a certain sense, it is equivalent to being passive. He doesn’t want the people of McDonald’s to think that he is like a lonely palace, doing nothing all day, just waiting for the emperor. The same as the concubine who turned the brand.

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At NAVTEQ headquarters, CEO Collins embraced Feng Yiping enthusiastically, "Hello Feng, long time no see!"

"It's been a long time since I saw Collins," Feng Yiping introduced Merbach and Buchanan to him. "Actually, it doesn't matter whether we see each other or not. As long as I can get a dividend at the end of each year!"

"Hehe, you can still see it," Collins laughed. "Now it's spreading in the circle. Feng You have rare insights in almost all industries. You are a major shareholder of the company. You can't just help others but forget yourself. s company,"

"With Collins at the helm, what else can I say? In the field of electronic maps, you used to be a pioneer, and you will be the same."

“Of course it’s not without it. I think it’s possible to start business in China as soon as possible. I firmly believe that China will become the world’s largest producer and seller of automobiles in a few years. The demand for navigation maps and location-based services will be very large. Personally, I also hope to use the navigation map we made in China."

"Feng, the board of directors has carefully considered your opinion, and everyone agrees that such a large market should not be left alone, but you know that China has very strict requirements on commercial licenses for maps."

"We have sent a team to understand this possibility, and we have concluded that it is impossible to obtain a license mainly from our company. The most likely way is to contact a qualified Chinese company. Cooperation,"

Of course, Feng Yiping can understand that geographic surveying and mapping are naturally sensitive to a certain degree. The earliest digital map companies in China seem to be state-owned enterprises without exception.

Gaode seems to be the first private enterprise to eat crabs.

"The two parties cooperate to establish a **** company, that is not bad, the partners can block a lot of risks for us,"

"Yes, we think so too. We will brief you on relevant developments at any time,"

"Okay, if there is a need for me, just speak up." How to say that is to talk about cooperation in the country. It is reasonable and reasonable, and I have the meaning.

"Just wait for your words," Collins patted Feng Yiping on the shoulder, "I hope you can care about the progress of our team after you return to China. We all know your influence in China and look forward to your help."

"No problem, obligatory,"

"Merbach, you must have heard that," Collins said to Merbach with a smile.

"what?"

"Now it's circulating in the industry. I don't know if it is Feng's good vision or his luck, but one thing is for sure. As long as there are companies he invests in, the situation will immediately change dramatically. This is the case with NAVTEQ."

"Before Feng invested in us, we were still losing money. At that time, we really tried to maintain it. But after Feng invested in us, we turned losses into profits in 2001. Last year, we finally sent a dazzling report card to all shareholders. So far this year, there has been a substantial increase over the same period last year, and the benefits will only be better.

When Merbach thought, it was true that the coin star he founded had fallen into a long-term stagnation in the past few years, but when it was merged into Feng's command, it immediately exploded with vitality.

Feng Yiping was surprised, "Is there such a thing? It is absolutely coincidental, Collins, you know, I just gave you a few opinions on NAVTEQ in 2001, and then I didn’t participate in daily operations at all. I can have today’s achievements. Thanks to you and all my colleagues in the company,"

Buchanan said, "I hope that Feng has both of these points, with good foresight and good luck."

Merbach laughed, "I think this is the way it is!"

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At the McDonald's headquarters in Oak Creek, Cantalupo and Charlie are discussing Feng Yiping's cooperation intention, "What did the hotel say?"

"They already have work arrangements today. We didn't pay attention to it. Feng is also a major shareholder of NAVTEQ and has invested in it in 2001."

"The first investment is the electronic map," Cantalupo flipped through Feng Yiping's information. "Later, these companies he established, whether it is a social networking site or a newly established car company, can be used. Is he there? At that time, there was such a plan?"

"It doesn't seem to be particularly difficult to make investment plans for several years," Charlie said.

"It depends on what kind of investment plan is made. For a forward-looking, systematic, and very successful plan like him, how many people can do it?" Cantalupo said.

"Just like when he bought Coin Star, who knows that his next big move is to propose to cooperate with us? Moreover, these advantages really make us unable to refuse,"

"You are right, even his courage is worthy of respect!" Charlie said.

"Has the final accounting result of the Finance Department come out?" Cantalupo asked.

"I just went to see it, and the final result has not yet come out, but the input cost in terms of manpower has been accounted for. Cooperating with them, we will form a team by ourselves, plus the initial training costs. In the short term, the cost will be at least Will increase by 30%,"

"Regarding performance, they are right. Lease machines in supermarkets will greatly increase business volume. If we talk about cooperation with each family, it will increase business costs," Charlie said helplessly.

Cantalupo was also somewhat helpless. "It should have been thought that if he acquired Coinstar just to cooperate with us, then with his style of behavior and the conditions set forth, it would naturally be difficult for us to refuse."

"But I think that the good news to him at the beginning does not seem to have any effect. The purchase of millions of pedometers is also a big list,"

"You understand this, and I also understand that his electronic pedometer, although not the best of its kind in the market, has the most complete functions and the most design-in appearance. The most important thing is that, Because his products are produced in China, do you think Japanese and European products can compete with him?"

Cantalupo shook his head, "I'll tell him the news first, but it's just a smooth ride."

"You are right, it's just the shareholding ratio he proposed. I can't accept this at all," Charlie said.

"I don't agree with this. After all, this is a project initiated by our McDonald's. Moreover, if I agree with this, I will definitely be attacked by the board of directors. The people on the board are not like you and me, who know this Mr. Feng. Strength,"

"Then what happens next?" Charlie asked.

"Keep hanging. He is in Chicago and has not invested in other companies. He went to NAVTEQ today. Will he go tomorrow?" Cantalupo smiled.

"Actually Jim," Charlie said, "he came to Chicago, and the first visit was not us,"

"Oh? He also has cooperation projects with other companies, or is there a cooperation intention?"

"That's not the case. He was visiting the State Senator Barack from Hyde District. He has officially announced his candidacy for the Federal Senate and is currently seeking the Democratic nomination."

"He actually invested in politicians so quickly?" Cantalupo once again looked at Feng Yiping with admiration. How could this young Chinese guy be so familiar with some operations in the United States?

"You know, Buchanan, he was a man who had been immersed in Capitol Hill for many years," Charlie said.

"That is Buchanan's opinion that supports Barack in Hyde District?"

"I have also understood this problem, but it really is not. At that time, he hadn't founded NEXTDOOR. He and Barak met at the NAVTEQ investment conference, and then they had a close relationship. Through him, Barak and some large Silicon Valley companies The family relationship is good, and you know Feng’s circle of friends,"

As a subordinate, Charlie is really very qualified. He knows all the issues that Kantalupo may need to know in advance.

But Cantalupo didn't think about this problem, "What a pity, what a pity!"

"What's the matter?" He said so, and Charlie naturally wanted to cheer.

"If it is Feng's own opinion, then according to his good vision, Mr. Barack should have a good future. Unfortunately, he is a Democratic Party."

In the United States, there is still a big difference between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.

For example, from an external perspective, the Republican Party is generally tougher and more concerned about actual interests; while the Democratic Party is relatively moderate ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ It emphasizes welfare and environmental protection.

But this is all relative. Both parties have hardliners, centrists and moderates. Although the Democratic Party is more moderate, it is sometimes more powerful than the Republican Party. For example, the Democratic Party often criticizes China's human rights situation.

On the contrary, although the Republican Party advocates force, the groups that support it have benefited a lot from trade with China, so sometimes they are more moderate to China.

From an internal point of view, the Democrats support tax increases and government spending, while the Republicans have long supported tax cuts and government spending. Unless there is a national emergency, such as war, unnecessary spending should be avoided as much as possible.

So this is why Bush Jr. of the Republican Party made tax cuts three and four times as soon as he came to power, while O'Hare, the Democratic Party, took over all kinds of tax increases.

Because of this characteristic, it is natural that in the United States, generally speaking, large consortia and enterprises are all supporters of the Republican Party—because of its tax cuts, McDonald's supports the Republican Party.

In some of their state branches, even during the relevant campaigns, they attached a pamphlet to the payroll so that employees had better vote for Republican candidates, "otherwise they will have to face serious economic consequences. "

"I don't think it is necessarily. This Mr. Feng was born and raised in China at a young age. You must know that in China, there have been no elections. He cannot be proficient in election politics in our country," Charlie expressed disbelief.

Cantalupo smiled, "Then we can wait and see the results, well, tomorrow we will still send a car to the hotel to pick them up, see if they can get on the car?"

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The next day, Feng Yiping and the others still did not get in the car, but the place they went was completely beyond McDonald's expectations.

They said to meet the famous talk show host, Oprah Winfrey. (To be continued.)