The Era of Hard Work

In the next few days, Lu Dong paid special attention to the Qingzhao news and newspapers. Since Tuesday, the Qingzhao media has repeatedly mentioned foreign businessmen coming to Qingzhao to investigate and invest.

For a county like Qingzhao, it can be regarded as a major event in economic development.

Foreign affairs are no small matter, and it is still in this era of economic development as the center.

Lu Dong also held a special meeting, and at the same time emphasized that no matter who is visiting, the store's work should be done as it should be done, and the normal business of the store should not be delayed.

Officer Zhao has also specially instructed on this point.

Because of the visits of leading cadres, the store cannot operate normally, and can only hold receptions to fill the scene, which may make foreign businessmen worry about the business environment.

Lu Dong knows very well that external and internal affairs are often different.

Even if someone does come over by then, the staff doesn't need to worry about the reception if he is there.

At the same time, Lu's Juewei Cooked Food University City store started to be renovated, and a store salesperson came over. Seventh Aunt was transferred from the Chengguan store to University City, and two girls in the village under the age of 20 were in charge of the store.

Li Jiazhu started to decorate, and Aunt Seven took the two girls to Burger King and Lu's Malatang respectively to promote, mainly to distribute some small-packaged snacks for tasting.

The response was generally okay.

As far as Taidong is concerned, there is currently no manufacturer making similar snacks.

Burger King and Lu's Malatang also offer a free sample when you buy a set meal.

At around 11 o'clock on Friday morning, Lu Dong received a call from Director Zhao. Yang Liewen and several foreign businessmen set off by car, and they would arrive near the central intersection soon.

The store is open normally, because it is approaching noon, and customers are coming to Lu's Malatang for dinner.

Lu Dong was waiting near the store entrance.

Not to mention anything else, you have to cooperate well with Yang Liewen alone.

Yang Liewen helped him cut the ribbon for the opening of the business, and I don't know how many little ghosts and gods he blocked.

These days, many people have developed a habit of eating Naka Kao.

Ten minutes later, seven or eight people came on foot from the intersection. Yang Liewen walked in front and introduced to the people next to him while walking.

Lu Dong took a closer look. Most of the people around Yang Liewen had black hair and yellow skin, and two or three looked like they were of mixed race, but they also looked Chinese.

There doesn't seem to be a translation, and these people seem to be able to communicate in Chinese.

Before reaching the front of the store, Lu Dong came out of the store, and when everyone came over, he went to greet Yang Liewen.

As if facing an ordinary store owner, Yang Liewen didn't make an introduction, but just called others to follow Lu Dong into the store and listen to him introduce the situation of Lu's Mala Tang restaurant.

There are more and more people in the store, and the business is booming.

From the accents of these people, Lu Dong probably didn't come from Wanwan, but most likely came from Southeast Asia.

Yang Liewen and the others didn't stay in the store for long, and left without even staying for five minutes.

When going out, a short man of mixed race looked back at the signboard of Lu's Mala Tang, and the glass door was almost full of customers.

The short man of mixed race fell behind the line and asked Director Zhao, "Does this shop really have a century-old secret recipe?"

Officer Zhao was able to help Lu Dong: "Mr. Tao, it seems that there is such a thing. The traditional crafts of Lujia Village used in this shop are said to have been approved by Emperor Qianlong when he went to Jiangnan."

Tao Dan nodded: "I'll come over to taste it when I have time." He smiled and said to Director Zhao: "I also do catering business abroad."

Director Zhao smiled: "I know the boss here, and he is very enthusiastic. If Mr. Tao is willing, I can arrange for you to have an exchange on catering."

Tao Dan laughed: "Thank you! Being able to communicate with domestic colleagues will definitely benefit me a lot."

This man can speak Mandarin very well. If he hadn't read the other party's resume, Director Zhao would have suspected that Tao Dan was exporting to domestic sales.

A group of people walked north and soon came near the eight o'clock line. A young man with a small body and a big head was standing in front of the door. When he saw this group of people, he took the initiative to greet them.

Director Zhao did not expect that this person knew many foreign businessmen, but he was relieved when he thought that he was the brother-in-law of the leader in charge of investment promotion.

Wang Dong shook hands with Tao Dan: "Mr. Tao, are you free tonight? I'm the host, shall we have another drink?"

Tao Dan refused with a smile: "Mr. Wang can drink a lot, so I won't make a fool of myself."

Wang Dong also stopped in moderation and didn't say any more.

Officer Zhao is a particularly perceptive person, and he just observes silently.

The leader's brother-in-law is in business, so it's quite normal to introduce foreign merchants to him.

He knows a little bit, these merchants are not particularly big.

However, the reception work in the county still attaches great importance to it, and the big leaders especially emphasized the story of buying a horse bone with a lot of money when they held a meeting.

Lu Dong waited until Yang Liewen left with these people before returning to the shop.

These days, it is normal to attach importance to foreign capital and foreign businessmen.

Is there any place in the whole country that does not pay attention?

It is difficult to go out, but it is still possible to bring in.

Even a small foreign businessman is still foreign capital.

With the current situation of a large number of factories in Qingzhao County going bankrupt and restructured, the introduction of foreign capital can stimulate employment and stimulate the economy.

Although the ranking of the top 100 counties is not officially announced, but if it really falls out of the list, there may be a major earthquake in the leadership of Qingzhao County.

After this wave of foreign businessmen came to the university town for inspection, Lu Dong paid special attention to the news in this area, and there was no news of investment placement for a long time.

It seems to be gone after the inspection.

On the contrary, there was a short man of mixed race. After coming to the Malatang restaurant, he ran here every day just like Qian Rui back then. He ordered a Malatang set meal at noon and had to wait for half an hour before leaving.

Unlike Qian Rui, this man neither talks to people nor is interested in the women in the store, but instead watches the customer flow in the store with great interest.

During the period, I also wrote and painted.

Because he came here often, Lu Dong noticed him and observed him secretly, but he didn't take the initiative to say hello. This man obviously had some thoughts.

Lu Dong also had some guesses, so he called Officer Zhao specifically, and Officer Zhao told him that this foreign businessman had inquired about his store and company, and seemed very interested in the hot business of Lu's Mala Tang.

The purpose of foreign investment is not to do good deeds, let alone help the poor, but to make money.

Lu Dong responds to all changes with the same.

The identity of a foreigner may be able to bluff other people, but not him.

This person came to the store for more than a week, and then disappeared for two days. Just when Lu Dong thought that this person might leave, he led a follower and came to the door.

The attendant is a member of the County Investment Promotion Bureau, and he goes to the Malatang shop to identify himself and look for Lu Dong.

When Lu Dong came from the north, this person introduced to both parties: "Lu Dong, this is Mr. Tao Dan from Singapore, and he is a distinguished guest from our county."

The short mixed-race man took the initiative to shake hands with Lu Dong: "Boss Lu, this is the second time we have met. I came here with your Director Yang a while ago, I wonder if I can take a moment to talk?"

The person from the China Merchants Bureau said, "Mr. Tao Dan has something important to discuss with you."

Lu Dong glanced at him and said calmly, "I have a shop in the north, which has just been renovated, please come with me."

After leaving the Malatang restaurant, he led Tao Dan and the others to go north. The two stores of Feiyang Hot Pot used to be connected to Burger King after the renovation of the south store.

The number of seats in the store has more than doubled, which has also boosted Burger King's turnover.

The single-day turnover of Burger King rose to 15,000.

For the shop in the north, the huge signboard of Lu's Juewei Delicatessen has been hung above the entrance, and the interior decoration has also been completed, waiting for the auspicious day to open.

Lu Dong led Tao Dan and the two of them in. There were two small tables in front of the stairs, and he pulled out the chairs: "Mr. Tao, please sit down."

Unexpectedly, the staff member of China Merchants took the initiative to say: "You talk, I'll go outside and make a call."

He knew that Tao Dan came here for a purpose, but he had also inquired about Lu Dong before he came.

Receiving and serving foreign businessmen is his job, and it is an unshirkable responsibility, so Tao Dan brought people here when he asked.

But this Lu Dong has status, he is not something he can mess with, he has made an introduction, and the two sides want to talk about whatever they want, but he doesn't want to get mixed up.

Offending foreign businessmen has no good fruit, but offending Lu Dong?

Will the person nicknamed the leader of the five poisons be simple?

Those who can make some achievements in the public sector have their own uniqueness in how they conduct themselves.

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Tao Dan, who is not tall and about thirty years old, sat down, turned his head to look around, and asked, "Boss Lu, you drove this too?"

Lu Dong said in Mandarin as much as possible: "The shop in my village." He didn't want to go around in circles, and asked directly: "I don't know what Mr. Tao wants me for?"

Tao Dan didn't answer directly, but said with a smile: "I came back from Singapore and wanted to invest in my home country. My father was originally from Quannan, so he specifically asked me to invest in Quannan to repay my homeland."

Hearing this, Lu Dong said with admiration, "Mr. Tao has a heart."

In the early years, they may have crossed the river for various reasons, but after they have developed, they will not forget their homeland and are willing to give back to their homeland. Such people are worthy of respect.

Tao Dan obviously has an idea: "My father went to Singapore, and he happened to be engaged in the catering industry. This time I come back, I also want to invest in your country's catering industry. My father never forgets the special food of his hometown, and my taste is also influenced by my father, especially I like Quannan specialties. I have tasted all kinds of delicacies in the ten days I have been here, and I am especially impressed by Boss Lu’s Lu’s Malatang.”

He praised: "The taste is unique, the audience is wide, and the business is booming."

"Thank you." Lu Dong didn't know why, but had a bad feeling.

Tao Dan's smile is changing: "Boss Lu, it's a pity that such an excellent food and business is only limited to one place. I wonder if you have any big plans?"

This time he came to the hometown of his deceased father. He did not come to invest, but to find a way to make a fortune.

It is true that their family is engaged in the catering industry in Singapore, but it is not a big deal. After the father passed away, the business has gone from bad to worse, and it is almost unsustainable.

Recently, some of these people returned to their hometown to visit relatives, and for some reason, they suddenly became investors.

A lot of people who were originally just rich have made a fortune. After talking with them after returning home, the treatment they enjoy here is incredible. Even with very little money, they can seize very profitable local factories and factories. company.

Tao Dan didn't dare to go to big cities and big places. Those places have good information and it's easy to find a brother, so he specifically picked a small town in his father's hometown.