novelno Chapter 585: Telling a Story
Chapter 585: Telling a Story
Mumbai, I've been there before, and I was staying at the famous Taj Mahal Hotel! Drizzt was talking about some irrelevant topics while carefully observing Naravani on the opposite side.
Next to Drizzt, the hot female publicist was constantly posing, and from time to time, she would wink at Naravani, making it clear that she was seducing Naravani.
Ordinarily, a normal man would be moved by such a hot beauty, but Naravani didn't respond at all, even from the corner of his eye, he didn't look at the beauty too much.
This made Drizzt a little disappointed, he didn't expect that he would meet an Indian who was restless.
The beauty next to her was very disappointed. It was the first time she met a man who didn't even look at her!
After chatting for a long time, the two sides had a very pleasant conversation, but they didn't talk about the substantive content, basically they were bragging about each other.
Drizzt is here to use the beauty trick. Before the beauty trick is successfully implemented, he naturally doesn't want to enter the substantive negotiations prematurely, so as not to lose the wind.
And Naravani is an Indian. This nation has always talked more and done less. It is very good at bragging and talking.
As a result, the two sides chatted for more than half an hour, exchanging the customs and cultures of the United States and India, and did not mention the procurement case.
When leaving, Naravani politely sent Drizzt to the elevator.
The beautiful female publicist did not forget to deliberately pose in an S-shape, stand down her curve, and hope to make one last effort.
Naravani still turned a blind eye, his eyes focused on a strong man who had just stepped out of the elevator.
It 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, and his chest muscles were several times bigger than that of a female publicist.
What a drool-worthy figure! Naravani thought to himself.
Ding Youliang held the binoculars and continued to observe the hotel gate.
The people from Caterpillar came out, and so did the unprincipled woman. Judging from their expressions, they looked a little serious, so they probably didn't succeed. It seems that the beauty trick really didn't work for Naravani!
Ding Youliang paused, then continued, Could he really be a rabbit? Chairman, why do you think that kind of person is called a rabbit? Why don't you call him other animals, like cats, penguins, kangaroos or something like that!
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 The Peacock Flies to the Southeast and the Northern Dynasty folk song Mulan Poetry are called the Double Wall of Yuefu. Li Weidong said.
Ding Youliang smiled and replied: I have heard of Peacock Flying Southeast. Is Mulan Poetry about Hua Mulan? It turns out to be a North Korean folk song! I have only heard 'Turn out the Garbage' for North Korean songs.
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; Shun Shun!
So Li Weidong murmured in a low voice: Xia Shang and Western Zhou, Eastern Zhou divided into two, Spring and Autumn and Warring States, unified Qin and Han, three divided Wei, Shu and Wu, two Jins extended forward and backward, the Southern and Northern Dynasties stood side by side, and the Southern and Northern Dynasties stood side by side. This is what I am talking about!
Ding Youliang chuckled: I studied ten years earlier than you. At that time we mainly studied ideology and politics, not much else.
That's right, you guys were special at that time. Li Weidong nodded.
We're talking about rabbits, what's the matter with Mulan? Ding Youliang continued to ask.
Li Weidong continued to explain: There is such a sentence in Mulan Poetry, which says that the male rabbit's feet are fluttering, and the female rabbit's eyes are blurred. Two rabbits walk side by side. Can anyone 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. Two rabbits run together, how can you tell which is male or female?
This was originally about Hua Mulan disguised as a man to join the army in place of her father. But it also involves the fact that rabbits cannot be separated from males and females, so later generations will call such people rabbits!
So that's it! Ding Youliang nodded suddenly, but the binoculars kept staring at the hot female PR until he got into the car and left the hotel.
Ding Youliang swallowed his saliva, and then pointed the binoculars at the hotel gate again.
Chairman, the Japanese is here. I've seen that one, and it's the 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, and 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. They have to give gifts through the back door when entrusting someone to do something.
It's a Confucian cultural area. When asking others for help, there is a tradition of giving gifts. The Japanese will naturally give gifts. And the Japanese have a lot of rules when giving gifts, far more particular than us.
Li Weidong paused, and then said: Japanese people usually bring gifts with them when they visit friends' houses or attend banquets. They also give gifts when they ask for help. They also give their children lucky money, but only on New Year's Day. , not Spring Festival.
In addition, the Japanese also give gifts to their bosses, relatives, and friends who usually take care of them, just like we give gifts to our 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 Moutai, they will give you a bottle of Moutai, which is almost like this.
That will save trouble. If you want to give gifts to ten leaders, you can prepare eleven bottles of Moutai. Give two bottles, and they will return one bottle, and you will add another bottle to the next one. They will return another bottle, and all ten leaders will be given away. , I can have another bottle left to drink at home.”
Ding Youliang went on to say: But I see the box that the Japanese is holding, it looks luxurious, and it should contain priceless good things. I don't know if Lavani will be tempted!
Don't worry, even if the Japanese give you a box of gold, it's nothing. Li Weidong said calmly.
Why? Is it because Indians don't have a tradition of giving and receiving gifts? Ding Youliang asked.
Give you something for nothing, don't be a fool! Li Weidong paused, and then said: There is indeed a tradition among Indians, that is, they don't do anything for money!
Sato Sato handed the carefully crafted wooden box packed by one person to Naravani, and said, Mr. Naravani, this is the first time we have met. A little care is not a respect, but I hope you accept it!
Naravani took the gift box, opened it, and found a delicate gold ornament inside.
The Japanese are really particular about giving such an expensive gift when they meet for the first time! Naravani smiled slightly, and then said; Then thank you Mr. Sato.
The local tyrants in the Middle East like gold very much. For them, gold symbolizes wealth and status, and the gold trading market in Dubai is famous all over the world.
Poor Indians also like gold very much. Many Indian families even buy a few gold ornaments to wear on their bodies even if they are saving money.
So Sato Satoshi's gift fit Naravani's appetite very well.
When Ravani accepted the gift, Sato Satoshi was immediately overjoyed. He felt that half of the $120 million order had been successfully won.
Mr. Naravani, I heard that your country has passed a construction machinery procurement budget of 120 million US dollars, and I hope you can give more consideration to our Hitachi Construction Machinery products. Sato Satoshi immediately started the sales mode.
Sato Sato introduced it for a long time, and after a lot of talking, Naravani took the initiative to ask; Mr. Sato, I can't decide which company to purchase the products for a while. I need to consult some professionals. Just do it.
When the word consultation was mentioned, it was clear that Ravani was asking for a consultation fee, which is the so-called intermediary fee.
Sato Satoshi immediately said: Mr. Naravani, please rest assured that Hitachi Construction Machinery will definitely pay the full amount of the consulting fee. We can pay the consulting fee according to the industry's highest standard of 5.
It's only 5! Naravani's tone showed dissatisfaction.
Mr. Naravani, 5 is already the highest standard. Sato Satoshi said.
Naravani shook his head: Mr. Sato, 5 is really too few, there should be at least 10.
Sato Satoshi was slightly taken aback, he didn't expect that Lavani would open his mouth like a lion.
Naravani leaned on the sofa, and the old god said, Mr. Sato, to tell you the truth, someone has already offered me a consultation fee of 10, but I didn't agree.
Which company is it? Sato Satoshi immediately asked, he really wanted to know who was so disregarding the unspoken rules of the industry.
Naravani shrugged: I'm very sorry, I can't tell you, but if you want me to purchase Hitachi Construction Machinery products, then you need to give me more than 10 consulting fees.
Sato Satoshi didn't know whether what Naravani said was true or not, but he couldn't say it to death. After hesitating for a while, Sato Satoshi said: Mr. Naravani, I can't decide on the 10 consulting fee , I need to report to my superiors.
Okay, I'm looking forward to good news from Mr. Sato! Naravani stood up, ready to see off the guests.
Naravani sent Takeru Sato into the elevator, and he returned to his room after the elevator door closed.
In the elevator, the assistant said angrily: This Indian is too disgusting. He obviously accepted our expensive gift, but he still asked for a consultation fee of 10! And he didn't even disclose any information to us!
Sato Satoshi's face was also very embarrassed, and he said; I heard before that Indians have always been unfaithful, but I thought they should always take money to do things, right? It seems that I still underestimated the shamelessness of Indians! This precious It’s a free gift of gold jewelry!”
Chairman, the Japanese came out with an ugly expression, and the gift box is gone. Ding Youliang stared at Sato Satoshi with a telescope, looking in live broadcast mode.
Li Weidong said: In the 1970s and 1980s, Japanese companies mainly focused 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 poorer than Southeast Asia, with backward infrastructure and complicated religious beliefs. They have no conditions to use Japanese products, let alone afford Japanese products.
Therefore, Japanese companies do not understand the culture and customs of India. Receiving gifts and doing business is feasible even in European and American countries, but not in India.
When the Indians received the money, they not only refused to do anything for you, but also wanted to knock you out. Therefore, when doing business with the Indians, you must not only sign the contract, but also collect the money first, and then deliver the goods.
Understood, I will be careful when I meet Indians in the future. Ding Youliang paused, and then asked: Chairman, when shall we go in and find that Naravani?
Don't worry, with the personality of an Indian, he will never see a rabbit or a hawk. He will wait forever to see if other manufacturers have better conditions. He will wait until the last moment 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 advantages!
Li Weidong looked at his watch while talking, and then said: So let's not worry! It's almost time for dinner, let's get off the car first, go to the restaurant of this hotel, and let's eat and drink enough!
In the evening, Li Weidong finally rang Naravani's doorbell.
Naravani was a little tired after receiving customers for a day. At this time, Li Weidong came to visit, and Naravani was not very happy.
Mr. Naravani, I am the representative of Fukang Engineering Company. This is my business card. Li Weidong handed over the business card.
Naravani took the business card and saw that it was a Chinese company. He immediately frowned and showed a disgusted expression.
Sir, you are also here for the procurement budget that we just approved in India? But I am very sorry, we do not plan to purchase Chinese products. Naravani said directly.
Li Weidong said: Mr. Ravani, don't rush to refuse, after you have read our detailed product list, you will definitely be interested!
Li Weidong said, took out a document and handed it up, and then said: This is a product list of construction machinery, which includes quotations for various common construction machinery, and the quantities of various machinery have also been indicated. , of course the quantity can be adjusted. The total value of this list is 80 million US dollars.
Naravani subconsciously took over the product details, 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 quite large and conspicuous.
Naravani thought to himself, do the Chinese count? But even if you don't know how to count, you can tell the difference between 8 and 12!
So Naravani asked, Didn't you say 80 million US dollars? Why does it say 120 million? What about the remaining 40 million?
Li Weidong has been waiting for this question for a long time, he smiled slightly, and said, Mr. Ravani, let me tell you a story!
One day, the minister of transportation of country a visited country b. The minister of transportation of country b gave him a warm reception and invited him to his home as a guest.
The minister of transportation of country a went to the home of the minister of transportation of country b, and found that it was as big as a castle, and the decoration was very magnificent, just like a royal 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 also 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, did you see the four-lane expressway outside?
The Minister of Transportation of Country A looked out and saw only an ordinary road with one lane.
So the minister of transportation of country a said that there are only two-lane roads outside, and there is no four-lane expressway.
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 Lavani's expression, and found that the other party had a serious face, and his eyes were full of surprise when he looked at Li Weidong.
Li Weidong continued with a smile: Mr. Ravani, you just asked me where the remaining 40 million US dollars are. You said the 40 million US dollars, will it be in your home?
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