Chapter 349 turned into a buffet
Sell orange juice? Sun Xinmin and Cai Qianjin were stunned at the same time. The answer was completely unexpected.
Li Weidong nodded: It just sells orange juice, it's freshly squeezed and sold, it's absolutely fresh. But today the stall has just been set up, it hasn't started selling yet, and the oranges haven't been shipped yet. If the leaders want to drink orange juice, wait until tomorrow. The exhibition has officially started and come again.
Sun Xinmin looked puzzled, but Cai Qianjin snorted coldly: Li Weidong, don't deceive the leader!
How dare I! Li Weidong smiled, pointed to a stall not far away that had not yet officially opened, and said, Look at that, it's my stall.
Everyone looked in the direction Li Weidong pointed, and sure enough, they saw a signboard with English and German on it. The English word was freshly squeezed orange juice, but no one knew the German word.
So Sun Xinmin asked the translator around him, What does that mean in German?
Like English, it means freshly squeezed orange juice. The translator replied.
Sun Xinmin gave Li Weidong a puzzled look, thinking that Li Weidong was really here to sell orange juice?
Cai Qianjin didn't believe that Li Weidong was here to sell orange juice. He immediately said, Li Weidong, what tricks are you playing?
Playing tricks? I sell orange juice, how come it becomes a trick? Li Weidong said with a smile.
You came to Cologne, Germany, just to sell orange juice? Who would believe it! Cai Qianjin pouted.
German orange juice is expensive and makes a lot of money, so why can't I come! Anyway, I have all my stalls set up. As for whether you believe it or not, that's up to you. Li Weidong retorted.
Cai Qianjin snorted coldly: You must have some conspiracy. I have to tell the ugly story ahead, don't do anything shameful and detrimental to the country, then we won't help you wipe your butt!
Li Weidong also snorted coldly: Wang Cai, you should take care of your own affairs and mind others' business!
My surname is Cai, and my name is Cai Qianjin!
Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, Sun Xinmin hurriedly stopped and said, Okay, don't say a word!
Then Sun Xinmin turned to look at Li Weidong, and he asked, Director Li, to be honest, I don't believe you are here to buy orange juice. If you have any other arrangements, I hope you can tell me in advance.
Leader, for now, I'm here to sell orange juice. Li Weidong smiled and said; Leader, please rest assured, if there is any emergency, I will report to the leader in time!
Sun Xinmin knew that Li Weidong was betraying himself and deliberately did not reveal the truth to himself.
However, for now,
Li Weidong insisted that he was here to sell orange juice, and Sun Xinmin really had no choice.
Sun Xinmin had no choice but to say: Well then, Director Li, if there is anything, we will communicate in time. In addition, I would like to emphasize that since we are outside the country, we represent the image of the country. I hope you don't do it. Something out of the ordinary.
I'll just sell orange juice, all of which are clearly priced, squeezed and sold now, what extraordinary things can I do! Li Weidong replied with a smile.
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Sun Xinmin and others left the leisure area.
Cai Qianjin was still unrelenting, he said, Leader, Li Weidong is definitely not here to sell orange juice, we can't just let it go!
I also know that he is not here to sell orange juice, but he insisted that he is here to sell orange juice, so what can we do with him? Can our foreign trade department manage the import and export, and can we manage people who come to Germany to sell drinks? ? Sun Xinmin pouted.
But Li Weidong is unorganized and undisciplined, and without authorization... Cai Qianjin wanted to speak again.
What are you doing without authorization? Are you setting up a stall without authorization? Sun Xinmin frowned and continued: If he came to the exhibition and didn't report to the ministry, it would be wrong. But he is here to set up a stall now. Are you going to knock down other people's stalls?
Sun Xinmin said, glared at Cai Qianjin, and then said: I said Director Cai, how long have you known that Li Weidong, why do you keep holding on to his affairs!
I've known him for several years. Cai Qianjin replied subconsciously.
For several years? But he doesn't seem to remember you, and he recognizes you as Wang Cai. Sun Xinmin said, shook his head in self-care, and said to himself, By the way, who is this Wang Cai? Wang Cai, this name sounds so weird!
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Looking at Sun Xinmin's retreating back, Li Weidong's face showed a relieved expression.
As I expected, this Cai Qianjin really came to do something! Li Weidong looked back at his booth with a confident look in his eyes.
But it doesn't matter, the exhibition will start tomorrow, and then I will be the most beautiful cub in this leisure area!
The reason why Li Weidong is so confident is because he knows how much Europeans like orange juice. For many European countries, it is impossible to live without orange juice.
Europeans like to drink a glass of milk with breakfast, but in addition to milk, Europeans are also used to drinking a glass of orange juice.
European and American countries have a special preference for oranges. In particular, the Dutch even have a cult of oranges.
During World War II, Germany bombed the British mainland. Due to the shortage of materials, Britain had to adopt a material rationing system. Under the rationing system, fruit became a rare commodity, and the only fruit that could be bought at that time was oranges.
At the time, the United Kingdom even had regulations to ensure that children could eat an orange every day. Imagine that even during the bombing, the supply of oranges must be guaranteed. It can be said that oranges have become a necessity for British people's life.
The British also brought the habit of eating oranges to the colonies. In Hong Kong dramas in the past, prison-themed movies often saw prisoners hand out an orange when they were eating. This is obviously a British food habit.
The reason why Europeans have the habit of eating oranges is mainly caused by the colonial history of Europe.
In the era of great voyages, the most terrifying thing for sailors at sea is not bad weather, nor elusive pirates, but scurvy, which is sepsis.
The crew at that time, in the cramped cabin, used cured meat and biscuits as food for many years, and lacked vitamins in their bodies, which made it easy to suffer from scurvy.
It was not until later that oranges were obtained, which successfully solved the problem of easy scurvy during sailing.
Later, when Europe began to colonize the world, it was normal for a trip to and from the colonies to take several months.
Since then, oranges have also begun to be popularized on a large scale. From the life-saving artifact of the crew against sepsis, it has gradually become a necessity in the daily life of ordinary people.
Of course, there is also a reason that the taste of oranges is quite good after being squeezed. Even the more sour oranges will be easier to swallow after being squeezed. The sweeter oranges are even more delicious when squeezed with orange juice.
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Germany is the most technologically advanced country in Europe, and Cologne is also a well-known city of exhibitions. Therefore, the Cologne Household Appliances Exhibition has attracted many businessmen to visit. In addition to local European businessmen, there are also businessmen from the United States and the Middle East. .
The exhibition held in Europe is not a simple show of goods, but more like a large-scale entertainment carnival.
In addition to the exhibition of products, there are various experience activities, awards activities, celebrity discussions, new product launches, and even entertainment performances.
Li Weidong waited quietly in the leisure area. He knew that the exhibition was just beginning, and there would be no guests coming to the leisure area.
Sure enough, more than an hour later, the number of guests in the leisure area gradually increased.
Coffee and cola are the more popular drinks, and some people also order a beer. After all, German beer is very famous.
Li Weidong's freshly squeezed juice is relatively expensive. A few passersby looked at the price, and finally turned around and left, and went to buy a can of Fanta.
Fanta was originally an orange-flavored soft drink launched by Coca-Cola in Europe, so the original Fanta was also developed according to the Europeans' cool way, so Europeans are still very accustomed to the taste of Fanta.
After a while, Li Weidong finally welcomed the first customer, who was a German. Li Weidong didn't understand German, so he could only stand and watch, and the hired part-time college student received the customer.
A part-time college student cut an orange, took half of it and pressed it to the juicer. The motor of the juicer turned and quickly squeezed the pulp into juice.
Seeing this scene, the German guest suddenly looked surprised, and then stared at the part-time college student's operation.
Li Weidong said to the part-time college student in English: Tell him that if he is interested, he can try it himself and squeeze a glass of juice for himself.
Before waiting for part-time college students to translate, the guest said, I can understand English!
Then the guest pointed to the juicer and asked, Can I try it myself?
Of course, but for food safety, you have to drink the juice you squeeze yourself. Li Weidong said with a smile.
No problem! The guest looked eager to try.
Li Weidong handed the guest half a piece of orange juice, then pointed at the orange juicer, and said, Use this orange, align it with the bump, and press it down, yes, don't use too much force.
Under the guidance of Li Weidong, the guests quickly squeezed out a glass of juice.
Haha, it's so interesting, I didn't expect it to be so easy, I can get a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, and I made it myself!
The guests took the orange juice and left contentedly.
The guest's act of squeezing orange juice by himself fell into the eyes of others around him, and several people immediately showed eager expressions.
After a short while, a young man came over: I want a glass of orange juice, can I squeeze it myself?
Of course! Li Weidong nodded.
The young people soon tasted their own orange juice.
How does it taste? someone next to him asked.
It's delicious! The young man replied without hesitation.
It's hard to say whether this orange juice is sweet or not, but the orange juice you squeeze yourself must not be called unpleasant, even if it is bitter, it must be said to be extremely delicious.
Immediately afterwards, three people gathered around Li Weidong's booth.
I want a glass of orange juice, I want to squeeze it myself!
I want a cup too, and I want to squeeze it myself.
Me too!
Li Weidong nodded: No problem.
I saw Li Weidong took out the other two orange juice machines and placed them in front of the three of them.
At the same time, other curious people also gathered around.
That's how people are. When they see other people playing new things, they always want to try it out themselves.
For example, when I see others playing games, I can't help but go up and play with both hands, and even feel in my heart that I must be better than him!
What's more, it's still an exhibition!
A major feature of the exhibition is that in addition to viewing the exhibits on the booth, you can also experience it yourself.
Except for car models, of course.
Li Weidong's orange juice machine takes advantage of this, allowing guests to experience the process of making juice in person, which will definitely attract many guests to participate.
And the method of squeezing orange juice is very simple, just hold the orange on the juicer and press it lightly.
The key is to squeeze out the juice, no matter how bad it is, no one will belittle the fruits of their labor.
This has also formed a good reputation. Everyone said that it is good, and more and more people will gather here.
Li Weidong simply arranged the orange juice machine in a row, and only provided cut oranges for customers to juice themselves. And customers also squeeze a glass of orange juice for themselves for a very good reason.
In the blink of an eye, freshly squeezed orange juice becomes a buffet!
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Cai Qianjin always thought about Li Weidong in his heart. He knew that Li Weidong was definitely not here to sell orange juice, but Cai Qianjin could not think of what Li Weidong could do.
So Cai Qianjin simply put down his work and ran to the leisure area to see what tricks Li Weidong was playing.
As soon as he entered the leisure area, Cai Qianjin was taken aback and saw a long queue in front of Li Weidong's orange juice stall, all of whom seemed to be waiting to buy orange juice.
So many people come to buy orange juice? Is orange juice so good? At this rate, you can sell thousands of glasses of orange juice a day? How much money will you make?
Cai Qianjin was a little confused. He simply walked to the end of the line and asked a middle-aged man who was queuing, Hello, do you speak English?
Yes. The other party nodded.
Excuse me, what are you lining up to buy? Cai Qianjin asked again.
Orange juice! The man pointed to the signboard and continued; Freshly squeezed orange juice.
How does it taste? Cai Qianjin said subconsciously.
Of course it tastes great, otherwise why would so many people buy it! the man replied.
Thank you. Cai Jin thanked the man, then stood aside, watching from a distance.
Cai Qianjin wanted to go to the booth to find out, but seeing so many people lining up, he was too embarrassed to go forward.
This Li Weidong, set up a stall, the business is so good! Cai Qianjin's heart was sour.
He waited and watched for a long time, but found that the number of people in line did not decrease, but more and more.
Is this Li Weidong really here to sell orange juice? Cai Qianjin couldn't help but complain.
