Vol 6 Chapter 70: Unexpected visitor

The meeting time was longer than originally planned. By the time Feng Yiping and Eberhard left, it was already time to leave work at noon, which was nearly 40 minutes longer than originally planned.

Correspondingly, the effect is better than expected.

Having floated in the mall for so many years, Eberhard was not a person who could not hide things, but before the car left the People’s Square, he couldn’t help but put a hand in front of Feng Yiping’s eyes. Feng Yiping smiled and lifted it. The hand struck him lightly.

"Yeah!" Eberhard yelled, as if he could not sit still, and twisted a few times on the seat. "Feng, I found that the officials here are more expensive than the ones I came into contact with in the United States. Better,"

"Oh, what a good way?" Feng Yiping asked with a smile.

"This," Eberhard thought for a while, obviously trying to describe it in some words, "They are more friendly, more thoughtful, feel more professional, and very angry,"

"Of course, it's not easy-going," he explained again, "you know, those of our officials, maybe soon after meeting you, they will sit on the table and swear their mother in front of you. When you are, you will walk out together with you on your shoulders."

"But you will still feel more comfortable with the officials here. Do you understand this feeling?"

"Hehe, I probably understand,"

Eberhard said that it should be today's meeting that made him feel at home. The words of the two city leaders made people feel comfortable after listening.

Sometimes, even when you just say a beginning, they know what you are going to say next, giving you a feeling of meeting a confidant, at least the other person understands you very well.

Although the officials in the United States are not in sight, they may have a drink with you as soon as they meet, and then sit on the table regardless of their manners. When it comes to excitement, they also say that the word beginning with F is in your mind. When I leave, I will put my hand on your shoulder and send you out like an old friend for many years.

But seldom can talk to your heart.

In other words, Feng Yiping couldn't imagine the two leaders like the one he saw today, let alone the foreign guest Eberhard, just walking out of the meeting room with him, the domestic guest.

This is not to say that domestic officials are expensive and high-profile, but they are different from American cultural traditions.

Many officials in the United States acted a lot, and in many cases looked more like a businessman.

Of course, this is only when they are dealing with others.

But they will not always treat their work with the attitude of businessmen's desperate desire for profit.

"Do you know the biggest difference between Chinese officials and American officials?" Feng Yiping asked.

"One is appointed, one is elected?" Eberhard said.

Feng Yiping couldn't help but darken his face. He was also a guy who didn't know how to chat, and he was very good at chatting to death.

However, it is estimated that most people in the United States have a fixed impression of the political systems of the two countries.

"It seems that you need to make up for the lesson. Our government officials also have to go through the election of the People's Congress," Feng Yiping glanced at him.

"The biggest difference between Chinese officials and American officials is that they will hold higher-level positions only after they are qualified for the next level of work."

"In other words, they have undergone very systematic training. Of course, they must have experienced fierce competition if they want to take up higher positions."

"The main thing that supports them to move to higher-level positions is their work achievements, not like the United States, which just wins more voter approval."

"In the U.S. elections at all levels, many times, it is not the best selection, but a bunch of people who are not so good. It is a good idea to pick one. The key is to have a personal charm, mainly a sharp tongue, right," Feng Yiping couldn't help but vomit.

"You are right. Many people who are running for public office have used to be lawyers," Eberhard said. "A lot of people have no previous experience of working in the government system."

This is an honest guy.

Feng Yiping patted him on the shoulder to show his praise, "So Chinese officials, the emphasis and enthusiasm for economic work and investment promotion are unmatched by the United States."

"The thoughtfulness you said is also the reason. They hope that the newly established company can develop in the long term, because even if he is transferred to other places in the future, these are still his achievements."

Eberhard nodded, "I like this. Those guys in our country will not take the initiative to consider your difficulties."

That is, unlike us, the United States has always pursued a non-intervention policy when it comes to economic construction, so it is impossible to expect those officials to take the initiative to care about the difficulties of your company.

Unless, his campaign needs your donation.

Of course, this non-intervention policy of the United States will helplessly become a thing of the past in the ensuing financial crisis.

"For many people in the United States, politics is just a job, but for Chinese officials, their job is more than just work," Feng Yiping said.

"I think the main reason is that Chinese officials are equivalent to a lifelong profession, and our officials have a limited term," Eberhard said.

Feng Yiping didn't want to talk about this topic anymore.

Eberhard's words, although to a certain extent, can be regarded as the truth, but they sound uncomfortable.

Some gaps exist objectively.

For example, at the previous two sessions, some representatives suggested that the official accountability system should be institutionalized. However, this proposal did not cause much splash afterwards.

But in the United States, it is already common for similar officials to take the blame and resign.

However, in some respects, Feng Yiping is a bit narrow-minded. He can make complaints by himself. If you, a foreigner, make irresponsible remarks in this regard, he just feels unhappy.

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Jin Ling was already waiting in the restaurant, "Extended for such a long time? How was the talk?"

"Oh, it looks very good,"

"Yes, gold, very good," Eberhard said excitedly. "There are some conditions. Before we said them, they took the initiative to mention them."

Jin Ling glanced at Feng Yiping, isn't this normal?

Before attending this meeting, the relevant materials must have been placed on the desks of the relevant leaders, and they naturally know what the general demands here will be.

"Do you know that, just like Feng said, the government can indeed provide us with land for free,"

"There are also tax concessions that surprised me,"

Jin Ling glanced at Feng Yiping again.

Feng Yiping opened the chair and sat down, "It is related to our localization rate,"

"Oh," Jin Ling nodded, as it should be.

The higher the nationalization rate, the more opportunities for local supporting enterprises, and the better the corresponding taxation conditions ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ That is understandable.

"You know what Jin, they not only took the initiative to ask about our difficulties, but they also said they would help us coordinate our cooperation with China's power grid," Eberhard said.

For pure electric vehicles, charging is a very critical issue, so collaboration with China's power grid is also very critical.

"Although I have thought about this issue optimistically, I didn't expect it to go so smoothly. According to the current trend, I think we should be able to settle this matter after a few more rounds of negotiations, Feng," Eberhard raised his glass, "I want to thank you,"

"I know that without your support, my work at Tesla will not go so smoothly. Without your support, things this time will not go so smoothly either."

"We are partners, aren't we?" Feng Yiping smiled and touched him.

Jin Ling shook her head secretly. She wanted to say, Eberhard, have you forgotten that he is the boss of Tesla? So he did these things for granted.

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Excited Eberhard, after eating and drinking, immediately went to the Bund happily. Jin Ling didn't leave, and sat at the window thoughtfully, as if he couldn't speak.

"What's the matter with you?" Feng Yiping asked.

"That," Jin Ling stopped talking.

"Oh, still a little twitchy? This is really rare,"

Jin Ling rolled his eyes, "There is something,"

"No matter what, you can tell me, I am very happy now,"

Of course I am happy. The leaders I see today are not other leaders.

Because of Ali, I have actually been in contact with him before. If the Tesla project can land here smoothly, then his impression of Feng Yiping will definitely be deeper and better.

"My brother is coming tomorrow, and he wants to see you this time,"

"what?"