Reborn Industrial Tycoon

Chapter 585 Storytelling

"Bombay, I've been there before, and I stayed at the famous Taj Mahal Hotel!" Drizzt was talking about some irrelevant topics while carefully observing Naravani opposite.

Next to Drizzt, the hot-bodied female publicist was constantly flirting and flirting, and from time to time she would even 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 out of the corner of his eye, he didn't even look at the beauty twice.

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

The beautiful woman next to me was very disappointed. It was the first time she met a man who didn’t even look at me!

After chatting for most of the day, the two parties had a very pleasant conversation, but they did not talk about any substantive content. They were basically just bragging and making fun of each other.

Drizzt is here to perform a honey trap. Before the honey trap is successfully implemented, he naturally does not want to enter into substantive negotiations prematurely to avoid being at a disadvantage.

And Naravani is an Indian. This nation has always talked a lot and done little. They are very good at bragging and talking.

As a result, the two parties chatted for more than half an hour, exchanging the customs and culture of the United States and India, without mentioning a word about 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-shaped pose, standing down her curves, hoping 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.

He was a strong man nearly two meters tall, with muscles all over his body. His biceps were thicker than an average person's thighs, and his chest muscles were several times bigger than those of a female publicist.

"What a drool-worthy figure!" Naravani thought to herself.

…

Ding Youliang held the telescope and continued to observe the hotel door.

"The people from Caterpillar came out, and the not-so-serious woman came out with them. Judging from their expressions, they were a little serious, so they probably didn't succeed. It seems that the beauty trap really didn't work for Naravani!"

Ding Youliang paused and then said, "Is he really a rabbit? Chairman, why do you think that kind of person is called a rabbit? Why not call him another animal, such as a cat, penguin, kangaroo, etc.!"

"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 about Yuefu Shuangbi?"

"Is it an ancient poem?" Ding Youliang asked.

"The Han Dynasty Yuefu poem "The Peacock Flies Southeast" and the Northern Dynasty folk song "Mulan Poetry" are called the two masterpieces of Yuefu." Li Weidong said.

Ding Youliang smiled and replied: "I have heard of "The Peacock Flies Southeast". Is "Poetry of Mulan" about Hua Mulan? It turns out to be a North Korean folk song! I have only heard of the North Korean song "Take Out the Trash"."

"I'm talking about the Northern Dynasties, the Northern Dynasties in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, not North Korea!" Li Weidong sighed helplessly, and then said; "Have you never learned it in history class? There is also a jingle. How does that jingle say? Let me

Smooth!"

So Li Weidong muttered in a low voice: "The Xia, Shang and Western Zhou Dynasties are divided into two periods, the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The Qin and Han Dynasties are unified, and the Wei, Shu and Wu are divided into three parts. The two Jin Dynasties extend forward and backward, and the Southern and Northern Dynasties stand side by side, and the Southern and Northern Dynasties stand side by side. This is what we are talking about!"

Ding Youliang chuckled: "I studied ten years earlier than you. At that time, we mainly studied ideological and political education and not much else."

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

"We are talking about rabbits. What does this have to do with Mulan?" Ding Youliang asked next.

Li Weidong continued to explain: "There is a saying in "Mulan Poetry" that the male rabbit's feet are twitching, the female rabbit's eyes are blurred, and the two rabbits are walking beside each other. How can they tell whether I am male or female?

This means that the male rabbit can't stop moving its legs, and the female rabbit's eyes are narrowed into a straight line. When two rabbits run together, how can you tell which one is the male or the female?

This was originally about Hua Mulan, who disguised herself as a man and joined the army for her father. But it also involved the fact that rabbits are indistinguishable from male to female, so later generations called such people ‘rabbits’!”

"That's it!" Ding Youliang nodded in sudden realization, but his telescope kept staring at the hot female publicist until he got in the car and left the hotel.

Ding Youliang swallowed with unfinished content, and then pointed the telescope at the hotel door again.

"Chairman, the Japanese are here. I've seen that one. He'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 then said: "One of the Japanese people is holding a gift box in his hand. Is this a gift? It seems that the Japanese are like us. They have to give gifts through the back door when entrusting people to do things."

"In the Confucian Cultural District, when you ask for help from others, there is a tradition of giving gifts. Naturally, Japanese people also give gifts. And the Japanese have quite a lot of rules when it comes to giving gifts, which are much more particular than us."

Li Weidong paused for a moment, then continued: "Japanese people usually bring gifts when they go to a friend's house or attend a banquet. They also give gifts when they ask for help. They also give their children lucky money, but only on New Year's Day.

, instead of 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 how we give gifts to leaders during holidays. However, in this case, Japanese people pay attention to return gifts. Generally, the value of the return gift is half of the gift.

If you give me two bottles of Maotai, they will give you one bottle of Maotai, and that’s pretty much it.”

"That will save trouble. If you want to give gifts to ten leaders, just prepare eleven bottles of Maotai. Give two bottles, and they will take one bottle back. You will add another bottle to the next store, and they will take another bottle back. All ten leaders will be given away.

, I can still have one bottle left to drink at home.”

Ding Youliang continued: "But I think the box the Japanese took looks luxurious. It should contain priceless goodies. I wonder if Nalawani will be tempted!"

"Don't worry, even if the Japanese give you a box of gold, it will be for free." Li Weidong said calmly.

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

"I'm giving you something for free, don't be a fool!" Li Weidong paused and then said: "Not enough Indians do have a tradition, that is, they accept money and don't do anything!"

…

Sato Satoshi handed the wooden box carefully packaged by someone to Naravani and said: "Mr. Naravani, this is the first time we have met. A little care is not disrespectful, but I hope you will accept it!"

Naravani took the gift box and opened it. There was a beautiful gold jewelry inside.

"The Japanese are so particular about giving such an expensive gift when we first meet!" Naravani smiled slightly, and then said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Sato."

The tycoons in the Middle East like gold very much. For them, gold symbolizes wealth and status. Dubai's gold trading market is even more famous around the world.

Poor Indians also like gold very much. Even if many Indian families are frugal, they still buy a few pieces of gold jewelry to wear with them.

Therefore, this gift from Sato Satoshi is in line with Naravani's taste.

After Naravani accepted the gift, Sato Satoshi was overjoyed. He felt that half of the US$120 million order had been successfully won.

"Mr. Naravani, I heard that your country has passed a construction machinery procurement budget of US$120 million, and I hope you can give more consideration to our Hitachi Construction Machinery products." Sato Satoshi immediately started a sales promotion mode.

Sato Satoshi introduced for a long time, and after a lot of talking, Naravani took the initiative and asked; "Mr. Sato, I can't decide which company to purchase products for a while. I need to consult some professionals."

That’s all.”

When he mentioned the word "consultation", Naravani clearly wanted to consult WeChat, which is the so-called intermediary fee.

Sato Satoshi immediately said: "Mr. Naravani, please rest assured that in terms of consulting fees, we at Hitachi Construction Machinery will definitely pay the consulting fees in full. We can pay the consulting fees at 5%, the highest industry standard."

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

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

Naravani shook his head: "Mr. Sato, 5% is too little. It should be at least 10%."

Sato Satoshi was slightly startled. He didn't expect Naravani to be so open-mouthed.

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

"Which company is it?" Sato Satoshi asked immediately. He 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% of the consulting fee."

Sato Satoshi didn't know whether what Naravani said was true or false, but he couldn't hold his words to death. After hesitating for a moment, Sato Satoshi said: "Mr. Naravani, I personally can't pay 10% of the consulting fee."

Decided, I need to report it to my superiors."

"Okay, I look forward to good news from Mr. Sato!" Naravani stood up and prepared to see off the guests.

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

In the elevator, the assistant said angrily: "This Indian is so abominable. He even accepted expensive gifts from us, but he still asked for 10% of the consulting fee! 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 never been trustworthy, but I thought they should always collect money to do things, right? It seems that I still underestimated the shamelessness of Indians! This is precious

The gold jewelry is a free gift!"

…

"Chairman, the Japanese came out with ugly expressions, and the gift box is gone." Ding Youliang stared at Sato Satoshi through binoculars, looking like he was in live broadcast mode.

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 heavily in Southeast Asia. South Asia has always been ignored by Japan.

South Asia is poorer than Southeast Asia, with backward infrastructure and complicated religious beliefs. They do not have the conditions to use Japanese products, let alone buy Japanese products.

Therefore, Japanese companies do not understand Indian culture and customs. Things like accepting gifts and doing things are possible even in European and American countries, but not in India.

After receiving the money, the Indians not only refuse to do anything for you, but also want to give you another cut. Therefore, when doing business with Indians, you must not only sign the contract, but also collect the money first and then deliver the goods.”

"I understand, I will be careful when I meet Indians in the future." Ding Youliang paused, and then asked: "Chairman, when are we going to go in and find that Nalavanni?"

"Don't worry, with the Indian character, he will never let go of the rabbit before he sees the rabbit. He will wait 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 share profits. In short, we must take advantage of them!"

Li Weidong looked at his watch as he spoke, and then said: "So we don't have to worry! It's almost time for dinner. Let's get off the car first and go to the restaurant of this hotel to eat and drink enough!"

…

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

Naravani was already 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 look of disgust.

"Sir, you are also here because of the procurement budget we have just approved in India, right? But I am very sorry, we do not plan to purchase Chinese products." Naravani said directly.

Li Weidong said: "Mr. Nalawani, don't refuse in a hurry. After you see our detailed product details, you will definitely be interested!"

As Li Weidong spoke, he took out a document and handed it over, and then said: "This is a product list of construction machinery. It contains 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 detail is 80 million US dollars."

Naravani subconsciously took over the product details, but at first glance, what was written on it was the details of 120 million U.S. dollars of engineering machinery products. The 120 million figure was extremely large and conspicuous.

Naravani thought to herself, do Chinese people count? But even if you don’t know how to count, you can still tell the difference between 8 and 12!

So Naravani asked: "Didn't you say 80 million US dollars? Why is it written with 120 million US dollars? Where is the remaining 40 million US dollars?"

Li Weidong had 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 transportation minister of country A visited country B. The transportation minister of country B entertained him warmly and invited him to his home.

When the Minister of Transportation of Country A arrived at the home of the Minister of Transportation of Country B, he found that it was as big as a castle and was decorated very splendidly, 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 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, do you see the four-lane highway outside?

The Minister of Transportation of Country A looked outside and saw only an ordinary highway with one lane.

So the Minister of Transportation of Country A said that there are only two-lane roads 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 right at my house!"

After Li Weidong finished speaking, he looked at Lawani's expression and found that the other party's face was solemn, and his eyes looking at Li Weidong were also full of surprise.

Li Weidong smiled and continued: "Mr. Lavanni, you just asked me where the remaining 40 million US dollars are. Do you think these 40 million US dollars are at your home?"

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