Siheyuan: I earned foreign exchange in the heyday

Chapter 821 You must listen to me when you leave

In the luxurious hotel, after taking a shower, Chen Changan stood in front of the window and looked at the night view of the entire city.

All the expenses for food, accommodation and transportation of the delegation were borne by Corning.

Since it will likely cost hundreds of millions of dollars to purchase equipment later, each investigator will only receive fifty dollars a day this time.

As the leader of the group, Chen Changan was paid US$100 per day. The entire trip was expected to take seven days.

This means that Chen Changan has 700 US dollars to buy some souvenirs when he returns home.

Compared with other domestic inspection teams, this standard is already very high, and this is because the automobile factory is a foreign exchange earning unit.

If it were any other inspection team, the amount would be even less or even zero.

Corning attaches great importance to the inspection team led by Chen Changan.

First of all, the pickup trucks produced by the Sijiucheng Automobile Factory are very famous throughout the third world countries.

So when it comes to money, the car manufacturers are definitely not bad.

Secondly, we have to admit that the financial crisis in the United States has arrived.

Judging from past experience, a wave of unemployment will come soon, but it is hard to say whether it will turn into a great depression.

As for the sales of color televisions, although Corning is well-known, it has no advantage over small-scale and German products.

Once the deal is reached with the Chinese delegation, it is not impossible for the transaction amount to reach hundreds of millions of dollars.

Although the night view of the city was beautiful, the entire inspection team was still not sleepy due to jet lag.

Although Uncle Nie had mentioned to Chen Changan before departure that he wanted to approve more foreign exchange for Chen Changan, Chen Changan refused.

This kind of thing is easy to be criticized and treated as special. But when I go back, I must not only bring a gift for Zhu Ling, but also gifts for my sisters.

In addition, several leaders in the factory also needed to bring some small gifts, and Chen Changan himself also wanted to buy some things to take back.

For example, a better fishing rod, the one in his hand was brought back by Uncle Xiao through a special channel.

Chen Changan also has a fishing rod that can catch big fish.

As his guide, I must bring one for Uncle Xiao when I come to the United States.

I also brought some clothes and snacks like chocolate for Zhu Ling and her sisters.

Just as Chen Changan was thinking about what gift to bring back, there was a knock on the door.

After opening the door and seeing that it was Li Chenglin, Chen Changan asked casually.

"Why are you coming to my place instead of sleeping?"

"Isn't it because I can't sleep? The itinerary also requires us to adjust to the jet lag tomorrow. It doesn't make any difference whether I go to bed early or late.

I wanted to bring some gifts for the kids, but I only had so little money and didn’t know what to buy. ”

"Children are not simple, snacks are just potato chips and chocolate, or some candy."

If Chen Changan said this in later generations, he would probably be scolded.

However, children of this generation will eat this kind of food occasionally just to try something new.

"The other thing is toys. For boys, it's Lego blocks or Transformers. For girls, it's dolls.

All that’s left is to buy a few pieces of clothing, and that’s about it.”

Seeing Li Chenglin's embarrassed expression, Chen Changan finally reacted.

"Not enough money?"

Li Chenglin nodded.

“It’s not easy for us to come here once, so we can be easy-going, as someone will take care of our food and accommodation.

But I only had three or four hundred dollars, and I had many children, so I didn’t know if it would be enough to go around when I got back.

Chen Changan was not much better off. He only had 700 US dollars in total. Even if he borrowed all of it, there would not be much left to lend him.

Chen Changan thought for a moment and said.

"Let's go out for a walk tomorrow and see if we can make some money using some special methods."

Li Chenglin, who was standing aside, was originally looking a little worried, but after hearing what Chen Changan said, his eyes suddenly widened.

Our factory director is really an amazing person. He came to the United States to inspect the equipment and made some money at the same time?

"Director, how do you plan to make money? Take me with you."

"I haven't even started yet. It's too late today and it's not safe, so I won't go out.

I'll go out and have a look tomorrow morning. If there's an opportunity to make money, I'll tell you."

After Li Chenglin returned to his room with hope, he finally fell asleep peacefully.

The next morning, after reporting to the foreign affairs personnel, Chen Changan took Li Chenglin out.

"Director Chen, I know you know some English. But the United States is different from our country after all.

Especially with the high crime rate, my advice is to just stay in your hotel and don't go out.

Once we have discussed the purchase of equipment with Corning, I will arrange for us to go shopping together.

Look at the two people next to you. When they heard that you were going out, they were also eager to try.

If I let you go, how can you refuse them? It's easy for you to say it, but if they go out, they will be two time bombs.

If something goes wrong and affects the negotiations with Corning, I can't bear the responsibility."

Looking at the foreign affairs personnel who looked embarrassed, Chen Changan felt a little embarrassed.

But if I don’t go out for a walk today, I’m afraid that with the little money I have, I can only buy some chocolates and go home.

"Secretary Qin, let's put it this way. Anyone in the group who is willing to go out can come with me.

I have some understanding of the customs and culture of the United States.

If something really happens, I am the team leader and all the responsibility will be on me.

I will definitely bring everyone back safely before dark, and it will not affect tomorrow's negotiations with Corning."

Secretary Qin looked at Chen Changan with a serious face, hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded in agreement.

The superiors had already told him before coming here. Chen Changan is not an ordinary person.

It is impossible for him to be as honest as other people, but Chen Changan sometimes does things very boldly.

But he is also a time-tested leading cadre, and he can let Chen Changan act on his own as long as it does not violate principles.

It is very simple for the superiors to have such an idea. Chen Changan's ideas have always been positive. It is very likely that he will have new ideas if he walks around the streets of the United States.

Once you have an idea, you will most likely make a new discovery. Every idea and every new invention of Chen Changan is a valuable asset to the country.

Seeing that Secretary Qin agreed, the two second-generation people who had gained more experience on the side hurried to Chen Changan's side.

"Thank you for your help, Director Chen. Thank you so much. Otherwise, it would be a shame to keep us in this hotel for a whole week."

Chen Changan looked at the two of them and said.

"Follow me closely after we go out. If someone greets you or tries to talk to you, don't talk to them until I say something.

Although our two countries are now in a honeymoon period, this is also the case because the leaders of the two countries are acting on international grounds.

There is still some discrimination against us Chinese among the public, but of course not all of it.

We have to make it clear in advance that if you go out with me, you have to listen to me. If you don't listen, go back to the hotel by yourself.

If something goes wrong, I won’t be responsible. Besides, the Americans have weapons in their hands. It’s possible that they shot and killed people.”

When they heard that the American might have a gun, both of them shrank their necks at the same time.

"Don't worry, we will listen to you."