He ate three roasted sweet potatoes in one go and still wanted more. However, after some thought, he stopped. Eating too many sweet potatoes would pollute the air.
In order to protect the environment, he had no choice but to eat.
"Master, keep the change." He tossed ten yuan to the old man who roasted the sweet potatoes. Seeing that the old man was still rummaging through the metal box for change, he smiled and said, "Come back tomorrow and continue eating."
"Okay. Thank you, boss." The old man bent his back and was so happy that the wrinkles on his face were squeezed together.
Li He grabbed a handful of snow and rubbed his sticky hands before leaving with Dong Hao.
The snowflakes were getting heavier and the pedestrians on the road were getting lesser. However, the International Hotel was brightly lit and full of people.
"At the end of April, our city organized a group to invest in Japan and was warmly received by our friends from all walks of life. We are very touched and grateful. Not only did I feel the Japanese people's friendship towards the people of China, but I also felt their concern and support for our city.
In less than a month, a Japanese company came to invest in our city. This shows the sincerity of both sides … "
Mayor Xia, the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, gave a toast. The leaders of the four departments of the city were gathered at the side, showing the importance of investment.
"I had the honor to visit Zichuan and deeply felt its simple and warm customs and beautiful scenery. I hope both sides can cooperate in the fields of machinery and agriculture …"
The speaker on behalf of the Japanese side was an old man in his seventies. He was not tall and was dressed in a decent suit with a very distinctive handlebar mustache.
Everything was done according to procedure. Only when they were in private did both sides gather to exchange pleasantries.
"Mr. Umehara, a toast to you. Welcome again!" Mayor Xia drained his glass and laughed heartily.
"Thank you very much." The Japanese called Mr. Umehara bowed and drained his glass as well.
"Mr. Umehara is indeed a generous person. Not only is his Chinese good, but he also has a good tolerance for alcohol. I'm very impressed. "Director Chen of the Investment Promotion Agency praised. He was in charge of investment and naturally knew the weight of this old man. Although he did not hold any position in the Fujiwara Society nor was he one of the top executives of the Fujiwara Group, he was the former chairman of the board of directors.
Moreover, the current chairman was the son of the old man. Needless to say, any important policy related to the Fujita Group needed to be decided by the old man.
"Mayor Xia, Director Wu, I am very confident in this cooperation. I believe that with the efforts of both sides, we will definitely achieve success." Mei Yuan had a serious expression on his face. He glanced around the room and asked directly, "I remember that the Four Sands Factory has many guests from Russia, especially Mr. Doinitsyn. He is an academician of the former Soviet Academy of Sciences and the director of the Research Institute of Superhard Materials. I have been fascinated by him for a long time. I wonder if I could invite him to meet me to express my respect."
Mayor Xia, Chief Wu, and the others were confused by the question. They all looked at Chief Liu of the Asset Management Bureau. Four Sands was a subsidiary of the Asset Management Bureau. Who else could they ask but him?
"Our main function is to supervise the value maintenance and appreciation of state-owned assets through statistics and auditing. Although we appoint and dismiss the person-in-charge of the enterprise, the Ministry of Labor is in charge of the salary management and foreign experts." After Director Liu said that, everyone looked at Director Sun of the Ministry of Labor.
"This …" Director Sun, who was being stared at by everyone, was instantly embarrassed. He did not expect everyone to be so good at shirking responsibility!
If there were no outsiders, he would have strangled Bureau Chief Liu, who was looking at him with a smile on his face!
How could he say he did not know?
In the past, Four Sands Factory could not even pay their own workers. How could they still support the Soviet Union's foreign experts? They treated them equally and left them alone!
That was why when the Tianda Group took the foreign experts away, everyone from the top to the bottom had tacitly agreed!
Why did they push the responsibility to him?
However, there was nothing he could do even if he was indignant!
He could not push the responsibility back. Otherwise, he would look like an irresponsible person in front of all the higher-ups!
"I'm sorry, Mr. Mei Yuan. You might be disappointed this time. Mr. Doinitsyn has been transferred to another unit." Director Sun was quick-witted and finally found an excuse. As for who Doinitsyn was, who the hell knew? He could not understand why the old man was more familiar with the personnel situation in his unit than he was. "If there's a chance, we'll definitely meet."
"What about Mr. Semircang? He is one of the most famous experts in the Soviet Union's High Pressure Physics Institute. " Mei Yuan did not give up. "I have wanted to invite him to Japan to give lectures many times, but I have not had the chance."
"Hehe, what a coincidence. They have all been transferred elsewhere. We will not be able to meet for the time being." After using the excuse once, Director Sun did not mind using it a second time. "Do you know what being transferred to another unit means? It is our superior unit … "
"I know that." Without waiting for Bureau Chief Sun to finish, Mei Yuan interrupted and nodded, "But, Bureau Chief Sun, please fulfill my wish and let me meet them. Also, our agreement clearly states that these Soviet Union experts are considered as technical inputs to the joint venture factory. "
There was such a rule?
The higher-ups looked at each other. They thought about it carefully and realized that there was indeed such a rule. However, no one paid attention to it. What was the big deal?
That was why they did not expect this Japanese guest to emphasize it.
"That is not a problem. We will definitely fulfill your wish." Director Liu from the AMB immediately replied. The people from the Dida Group were in Zichuan. They had requested to meet him several times, but he did not agree. As for whether he would meet them or not, it was up to him!
He felt that he only needed to say the word to get those Soviet Union experts to come back. Anyway, the Japanese joint venture factory would pay them, so he did not mind.
"Thank you very much!" Mei Yuan gave a 90-degree bow.
"Oh, you are welcome." Director Liu was very touched by her serious attitude. He pretended to return the gesture.
However, Director Sun hated Director Liu to the core. He was faster than anyone else when it came to handing over his responsibilities. Whenever there was a chance for him to show off, he would use it to his advantage.
"Haha, Mr. Mei Yuan, please don't stand on ceremony. This is also my promise to you. We will try our best to fulfill your request. This will also show our sincerity." Mayor Xia also gave Mei Yuan a satisfactory reply.
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