Chapter five hundred and eighty fifth storytelling

Mumbai, I have been there before, and I was staying at the famous Taj Mahal Hotel! Drizzt said some off-topic topics while carefully observing the opposite Naravani.

Next to Drizzt, the hot female publicist kept scratching her head and making poses, and occasionally ran a wink at Narawani, making it clear that she was seducing Narawani.

It is said that in the face of such a hot beauty, normal men would be tempted, but Nalavani did not respond at all, even from the corner of his eye, he did not look at the beauty.

This made Drizzt a little disappointed. He didn't expect that he would meet an Indian who was sitting still.

The beauties next to her were very disappointed. It was the first time I met a man who didn't even look at the old lady!

After chatting for a long time, the two sides had a very pleasant conversation, but they didn't talk about substantive content, basically they were bragging about each other.

Drizzt came here to display the beauty trick. Before the beauty trick was successfully implemented, he naturally did not want to enter into the substantive negotiations too early, so as not to be disadvantaged.

And Narawani is an Indian. This nation has always said more and done less, and is very good at bragging and talking.

As a result, the two sides chatted for more than half an hour, and exchanged the customs and culture of the United States and India. The procurement case was not mentioned at all.

When leaving, Naravani politely sent Drizzt to the elevator.

The beautiful female publicist did not forget to deliberately put on an S-shaped shape, stand down from her curve, and hope to make one last effort.

Narawani still turned a blind eye, his eyes focused on a strong man who had just stepped out of the elevator.

He was a strong man with a height of nearly two meters. His whole body was full of muscles. His biceps were thicker than the thighs of ordinary people. His chest muscles were trained several times larger than that of a female publicist.

What a drool-worthy figure! Nalavani thought to himself.

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Ding Youliang held the binoculars and continued to observe the door of the hotel.

The people from Caterpillar came out, and the woman who was not very serious also came out. Judging from their expressions, they were a little serious, and they should have failed. It seems that the beauty plan is really ineffective against Naravani!

Ding Youliang paused, and then said, Is he really a rabbit? Chairman, why do you call that kind of person a rabbit? Why don't you call other animals, like cats, penguins, kangaroos or something!

Because Tmall, Tencent and Meituan will sue you, Nanshan Pizza Hut, can you win this lawsuit! Li Weidong complained in his heart, and then asked, Do you know Yuefu Shuangbi?

Is it an ancient poem? Ding Youliang asked.

The Han Yuefu poem Peacock Flying Southeast and the Northern Dynasty folk song Mulan Poem are called Yuefu Double Gems. Li Weidong said.

Ding Youliang replied with a smile: I've heard of 'Peacock Flying South East'. Is 'Mulan Poem' about Hua Mulan? It turns out to be a North Korean folk song! I've only heard of North Korean songs 'Take Out the Trash'.

I'm talking about the Northern Dynasties, the Northern Dynasties of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, not North Korea! Li Weidong sighed helplessly, and then said; Have you never learned in history class, there is still a jingle, what does the jingle say, let me Shun Shun!

So Li Weidong whispered: Xia Shang and Western Zhou, Eastern Zhou are divided into two parts, Spring and Autumn and Warring States, unified Qin and Han, three parts Wei, Shu and Wu, two Jins are extended before and after, the Southern and Northern Dynasties stand side by side, and the Southern and Northern Dynasties stand side by side, this is what I said!

Ding Youliang laughed: I studied ten years earlier than you. At that time, we mainly studied ideology and politics, and not much else.

Yes, you were special after all at that time. Li Weidong nodded.

Let's talk about rabbits, what's the matter with this Mulan? Ding Youliang asked.

Li Weidong continued to explain: There is such a sentence in Poems of Mulan, The male rabbit's feet are swaying, the female rabbit's eyes are blurred, and the two rabbits walk next to the ground, can Anneng tell me whether I am male or female?

It means that the male rabbit can't stop moving his feet,

The female rabbit's eyes narrowed into a line. When two rabbits run together, how can you tell which is male or female?

This originally meant that Hua Mulan disguised herself as a man and joined the army for her father. But there is also the fact that rabbits are indistinguishable from males and females, so later generations will call that kind of people a 'rabbit'!

So it is! Ding Youliang nodded suddenly, but the binoculars kept staring at the hot female publicist until she got into the car and left the hotel.

Ding Youliang swallowed his saliva, and then pointed the telescope at the door of the hotel again.

Chairman, the Japanese are here. I've seen the one who is a representative of Hitachi Construction Machinery. Ding Youliang said suddenly.

Li Weidong immediately looked up and saw several East Asian faces walking into the hotel.

Hitachi Construction Machinery is also here. It is estimated that Komatsu Manufacturing and Kobelco Construction Machinery will also come. Li Weidong said.

Ding Youliang went on to say: One of the Japanese is still holding a gift box in his hand. Is this a gift? It seems that the Japanese are also like us, and they have to send gifts through the back door.

In the Confucian cultural area, when you ask others for help, there is a tradition of giving gifts, and the Japanese will naturally give gifts. Moreover, the Japanese have a lot of rules for giving gifts, and they are far more particular than us.

Li Weidong paused, then continued: Japanese people usually bring gifts when they visit friends' houses or attend banquets, and when they ask for help, they also give gifts, and they also give their children New Year's money, but it's only on New Year's Day. , not the Spring Festival.

In addition, Japanese people also give gifts to their bosses, relatives, and friends who usually take care of them, which is similar to the way we give gifts to leaders during New Years and festivals. However, in this case, the Japanese pay attention to returning gifts. Generally, the value of returning gifts is half of the gift. If you give two bottles of Maotai, they will give you one bottle of Maotai, which is almost like this.

That can save trouble. If you give gifts to ten leaders, just prepare eleven bottles of Maotai, send two bottles, others will return one bottle, add another bottle to the next one, and others will return another bottle, and all ten leaders will be delivered. , I have one more bottle left to drink at home.

Ding Youliang continued: But I looked at the box that the Japanese took, and it looked luxurious. It should contain valuable things. I wonder if Ravani will be moved!

Don't worry, even if the Japanese give a box of gold, it's a free gift. Li Weidong said calmly.

Why? Is it because Indians don't have a tradition of giving and receiving gifts? Ding Youliang asked.

Giving you something for nothing, don't be a fool! Li Weidong paused, then said: There is indeed a tradition of not enough Indians, that is to collect money and do nothing!

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Satoshi Sato packed a refined wooden box and handed it to Narawani, and said, Mr. Narawani, this is the first time we have met, so be careful, it's not respectful, but I hope you can accept it!

Nalavani took the gift box, opened it, and found a beautiful gold ornament inside.

The Japanese are so particular about giving such an expensive gift when they first met! Nalavani smiled and then said, Thank you, Mr. Sato.

The local tyrants in the Middle East like gold very much. For them, gold symbolizes wealth and status. The gold trading market in Dubai is famous all over the world.

Poor Indians also like gold very much. Many Indian families buy a few gold ornaments to wear even if they live frugally.

So this gift from Satoshi Satoshi is very suitable for Nalavani's appetite.

Nalavani received the gift, and Satoshi Sato was overjoyed. He felt that half of the $120 million order had been successfully won.

Mr. Narawani, I heard that your country has passed a budget of 120 million US dollars for the procurement of construction machinery, and I hope you can give more consideration to our Hitachi Construction Machinery products. Satoshi Sato immediately started a sales model.

Satoshi Sato introduced it for a long time, and after a lot of talking, Nalavani took the initiative to ask; Mr. Sato, I can't decide which company's products to buy in a while, I need to consult some professionals. Just do it.

When it comes to the word consulting, Narawani made it clear that he is asking for a consultation, which is the so-called intermediary fee.

Satoshi Sato immediately said: Mr. Narawani, please rest assured that Hitachi Construction Machinery will definitely pay the consulting fee in full. We can pay the consulting fee according to the industry's highest standard of 5%.

It's only 5%! Naravani's tone revealed dissatisfaction.

Mr. Narawani, 5% is already the highest standard. Satoshi Sato said.

Nalavani shook his head: Mr. Sato, 5% is really too little, at least 10%.

Satoshi Sato was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Nalavani to speak like a lion.

Nalavani was leaning on the sofa, and the old god said: Mr. Sato, to be honest, someone has offered me 10% of the consultation fee, but I did not agree.

Which company is it? Sato Satoshi asked immediately, and he wanted to know who was so disregarding the unspoken rules of the industry.

Narawani shrugged: I'm very sorry, I can't tell you, but if you want me to purchase Hitachi Construction Machinery's products, then you need to give me more than 10% of the consulting fee.

Satoshi Sato didn't know whether what Naravani said was true or not, but he couldn't say it to death. After hesitating for a moment, Satoshi Sato said: Mr Nalavani, 10% of the consultation fee, I personally can't. Decided, I need to report to my superiors.

Okay, I'm looking forward to good news from Mr. Sato! Nalavani stood up, ready to see off the guests.

Nalavani sent Sato Ken into the elevator, and after the elevator door closed, he returned to his room.

In the elevator, the assistant said angrily: This Indian is too hateful. He obviously accepted our precious gift, but he still opened his mouth and asked for 10% of the consultation fee! And he didn't even disclose any information to us. !

Sato Satoshi's face was also very embarrassed, he said; I heard before that Indians have never been faithful, but I thought they should always collect money to do things? It seems that I still underestimated the shamelessness of Indians! This is precious The gold jewelry is a free gift!

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Chairman, the Japanese came out with an ugly expression, and the gift box was gone. Ding Youliang stared at Satoshi Sato with his binoculars, looking like a live broadcast.

Li Weidong said: In the 1970s and 1980s, Japanese companies focused their attention on the European and American markets. After entering the 1990s, Japan began to invest in Southeast Asia on a large scale. South Asia has always been ignored by Japan.

South Asia is even poorer than Southeast Asia, with backward infrastructure and more complex religious beliefs. They have no conditions to use Japanese products, and they cannot afford Japanese products.

Therefore, Japanese companies do not understand the culture and customs of India, and things like receiving gifts and doing things work even in European and American countries, but not in India.

Indians receive money, not only do they not do things for you, but also want to knock you again, so when doing business with Indians, not only must the contract be signed, but the money must be collected first, and then shipped.

Understood, I will be careful when I encounter Indians in the future. Ding Youliang paused, and then asked, Chairman, when will we go in and find that Nalavani?

Don't worry, with the character of an Indian, he will definitely wait until the last minute to find the one with the best conditions. Manufacturers, and then ask the other party to continue to make profits. In short, it is to take advantage of the cheap!

Li Weidong looked at his watch and said, So let's not worry! It's almost time for dinner. Let's get off the bus first, go to the restaurant of this hotel, and have enough food and drinks!

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In the evening, Li Weidong finally rang Narawani's doorbell.

Nalavani was a little tired after receiving customers for a day. At this time, Li Weidong came to visit, and Nalavani was not very happy.

Mr. Narawani, I am the representative of Fukang Engineering Company, and this is my business card. Li Weidong handed the business card up.

Nalavani took the business card and saw that it was a Chinese company. He immediately frowned, showing a look of disgust.

Sir, are you also here for the procurement budget that we just approved in India? But I'm very sorry, we don't plan to purchase Chinese products. Nalavani said directly.

Li Weidong said: Mr. Nalavani, don't rush to refuse, you will definitely be interested after you read our detailed product details!

Li Weidong said, took out a document and handed it over, and then said: This is a product list of construction machinery, which contains the quotations of various common construction machinery, and the quantity of various machinery has also been indicated. , of course the amount can be adjusted. The total value of this breakdown is $80 million.

Narawani took over the product details subconsciously, but at first glance, it was written on the product details of 120 million US dollars of construction machinery. The figure of 120 million is also very large, and it is particularly conspicuous.

Narawani said in his heart, is it the number of Chinese people? But even if you don't know how to count, you can tell the difference between 8 and 12!

So Nalavani asked, Didn't you say $80 million? Why does it say 120 million? What about the remaining forty million?

Li Weidong has been waiting for this question for a long time, he smiled slightly and said, Mr. Lawani, let me tell you a story!

One day, the Minister of Transport of Country A visited Country B. The Minister of Transport of Country B gave him a warm reception and invited him to be a guest at his home.

When the Minister of Transport of Country A arrived at the home of the Minister of Transport of Country B, he found that it was as big as a castle, and the decoration was very splendid, just like a palace.

The Minister of Transportation of Country A was very envious, so he asked the other party, I am the Minister of Transportation, and you are the Minister of Transportation, but I can only live in an apartment. How did you live in such a luxurious house?

The Minister of Transportation of Country B pointed out the window and asked, have you seen the four-lane expressway outside?

The Minister of Transport of Country A looked out and saw only one ordinary road with one lane.

So the Minister of Transport of Country A said that there are only two-lane highways outside, and there are no four-lane highways.

The Minister of Transportation of Country B pointed to his house and replied, the other two lanes are in my house!

After Li Weidong finished speaking, he looked at Nalavani's expression and found that the other party was already solemn, and his eyes were full of surprise when he looked at Li Weidong.

Li Weidong smiled and continued: Mr. Nalavani, you asked me just now, where is the remaining 40 million US dollars. You said that the 40 million US dollars are in your home?