Catherine returned to the United States this time not only to tell her family that she had made a deal, but also to contact some funds to prepare for a possible large-scale acquisition.
However, her lobbying process was not ideal, mainly because something was wrong with the general environment. Although the hot money had withdrawn from the financial crisis, there was now another selling point, and that was economic globalization.
Since this year, mergers and acquisitions by large companies have appeared frequently, and the trend has become more and more intense. This is a trend, and the European economy also shows signs of recovery. Therefore, those owners with money will not agree to long-term lending. This is the general climate.
Decisive, with Catherine's lobbying skills
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But despite this, she also finalized some funds. "It's guaranteed, probably six or seven, 100 million. But by then, it won't be a big problem to exceed 1 billion. How much more will depend on the specific situation."
At the same time, Catherine Mu Europe has one more thing to do, and that is to go to the Swiss headquarters of Zhao Company. In two days, several leaders from Linhe Textile Industry and two or three powerful cadres from the Nonferrous Metals Administration will form an inspection team to go
Zhao's company inspected this. This was an invitation from her Prince company.
Logically speaking, for a project of this scale, the people who did not come to inspect until it was completed are not particularly powerful. It is true that there are people with real power in it, but no one is so powerful that they can overturn the organization's decision.
It can just create a little dissonance.
For such a person, Catherine has sent senior managers from the company to accompany her. There is no need for her to come. However, since she is coming to Europe to meet her lover, it is normal for her to drop by Zurich.
However, there are still two days left for the inspection team to go to Switzerland. So Catherine is still interested in staying in France. "Director Chen, Henri Gounod has promised me that if I come to France, he will be a warm host. You can accompany me."
Shall I go see him?"
What she said was not a sudden thought. In fact, the influence of the Kennedy family in France is very average. Of course, this has nothing to do with the last Katherine Kennedy, although she and her three boyfriends all died in France.
This is mainly because the French have always liked to flaunt freedom, independence and so on, and do not buy into the Americans. Catherine came here to expand her influence while taking into account both public and private matters. This is also the right intention. The big family never lacks those
The bad girls of the Kennedy family are not exempt from fighting openly and secretly.
Therefore, after taking a short break after the meal, Chen Taizhong was dragged by her to see Henri Gounod. Mr. Gounod was busy in the office and heard that Catherine Mitchell was visiting. He was stunned for a long time before he realized what he was doing and hurriedly went out to greet him, "
Really, it’s obviously Kennedy, but why do you insist on calling him Mitchell? “What kind of habit is that?”
Henry was planning a patriotic movement. After chatting with Catherine for a few words, he suddenly remembered that the last husband of Catherine Kenny was a British Lord. He died on the French battlefield during World War II. They had to chat for two more times.
That's right, but this Catherine is not very interested in this topic.
It doesn't matter that she's not interested. Mr. Gounod knows that his boss is very interested in her. Don't get me wrong. In fact, Minister Kochisa has always been interested in wealthy families and all kinds of big shots. He didn't see Catherine last time.
Regret can make him talk about it in the European Office, which is enough to prove some of his mentality.
When Kochisa heard that Catherine had arrived, he was very excited. "I think I need to hold a cocktail party to welcome the lovely Catherine." I heard that she is very charming? Henry, have you asked where she lives?"
When he heard that Catherine was staying at the Vendôme Hotel, the deputy minister made up his mind very quickly, "Well, the environment there is very nice, just welcome our beautiful guests there, and by the way, Chen must also want to
Go."
That night, Kochisa reserved a room on the executive floor of the Vendôme Hotel to entertain the beautiful American guests. Not only were Gounod and Abel present, but also Alcatel, who had just returned to Paris.
President Bernard.
Chen Taizhong didn't want to come at first, because he had to consider the impact. It was not good for Catherine and I to openly go out as a couple, but thinking about how we could get to know a lot of people, he decided to come.
Anyway, the services he provides to the Education Committee and others are just normal business of the Office in Europe. He has no obligation to accompany Director Qian Zijian throughout the process. It is normal to carry out other business. Besides, everyone is in the right place, so he also
You can't drop the price like that, right?
Now that he had decided to attend, and thinking that Catherine was very concerned about the quality and quantity of the guests, he thought about it for a long time and called Edward. The executive director of Rhone Poulenc made the decision almost instantly as soon as he heard that she was coming.
Decide.
"Okay, I will definitely go." Well, Chen, have you invited Andois? You might as well invite him, you know, only he can deal with that annoying Henri Gounod."
I had forgotten that these two were still enemies. Chen Taizhong contacted a few more people. Rhône-Poulenc's executive vice president Andois was able to come, but Claudia was not there, and Narypierre also had the honor to accept Chen's appointment.
Family invitation.
As a result, the banquet that night was quite spectacular. There were almost thirty men and women present. What was wonderful was that Bernard, the president of Alcatel, also invited Bonnet, the director of the General Administration of Agriculture, Food and Territory of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Please come.
Mr. Bonnet was very interested in Chen Taizhong. He originally had something to do and didn't want to come today. But he couldn't resist Bernard's repeated pleas, saying that it was related to Alcatel's development in China. So he came over curiously to take a look.
What kind of person can make a friend of many years put aside his dignity and take the initiative to ask for help from himself?
Katherine Mitchell is very beautiful. There is no doubt about her tattoos. Needless to say, not all southerners are ugly. Most of the time, Mr. Director, he still pays attention to
On Chen Taizhong.
Minister Kozisa was indeed dazzled by Catherine's beauty at the beginning, and his eyes were also fascinated by lust, but today he brought a female companion. It was the model Isabella, and the little model kept appearing in front of him from time to time.
Just shaking it around is enough to remind him of something.
In fact, this should be attributed to Catherine being too beautiful, especially since she has a prominent family background. Although she is only an illegitimate daughter, the blood of the Kennedy family flows in her body, which is not true at all.
Need to be suspicious.
This kind of beautiful woman with status is the easiest to conquer by a successful man. Kozisa has long heard that this woman is stunningly beautiful. In order to resist her temptation, he specially brought his lover here.
I still feel a little unable to resist.
Chen Taizhong knew that this guy was lustful, so he dedicated half of his attention to observing this person silently. But it was precisely because of this that he actually heard Henri Gounod's weak voice in the hustle and bustle of people. You should learn to control yourself
**, she is not suitable for you. I think that on this occasion, Chen Taizhong deserves more of your attention."
"Of course, although Henry, your suggestions always sound a bit unreasonable." Kochisa nodded with a smile, glanced around with the wine glass, and saw Chen Taizhong who was chatting with Edward.
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Edward really wanted to get close to Catherine. But he still wanted to show off as "I don't care". Seeing that Catherine was crowded with people, he brought a glass of wine to Director Chen and talked and laughed loudly to show that.
I am not like others. I care very much about the Kennedy girls.
However, chatting and laughing returned, but his attention was still focused on the whole audience. Interestingly, the young Chinese with whom he was chatting enthusiastically was also absent-minded. In fact, there is no blame for this state in this situation.
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Therefore, Edward immediately discovered Corchisa's movements and couldn't help but frown in disgust, "This Cournot is such a nasty fly. Why does he run wherever I am? I really educate him.
impulse
As he spoke, the executive director turned around. "But forget it, for Catherine's sake. I'll bear it." Being a Shinshi always comes with a price, including tolerance for flies, but please believe me, there won't be any.
Next time.”
Edward left in disgust, but Kochisa came over with a smile on his face, "Oh, too loyal. I heard that Mr. Muji attaches great importance to you, and I'm a little jealous." Well, for the sake of our friendship, I
I think I should drink this glass of wine."
Of course Kozisa will not be jealous, because he already knows. This young yellow man has repeatedly emphasized his role as deputy minister in front of Alcatel. To be honest, he is really grateful for this.
Today's young people.
It is precisely because of this that he invited Bernard, the president of Alcatel, to attend this cocktail party today. On the one hand, he would consolidate the cornerstone of cooperation between the two parties. On the other hand, he also wanted to introduce Chen Taizhong to the president.
He was really excited. The face that the Chinese sold him was not limited to Alcatel itself. The significance of this matter was very important. It was not an exaggeration to say that it would even become an ice-breaker in business.
There are some French companies in China. For example, Rhône-Poulenc has established some branches in recent years, but most of them were obtained by local governments who worked tirelessly to stimulate the local economy in order to stimulate the local economy.
Have these companies made money? Yes! But in terms of influence, there is no brand that can really take advantage of it. To put it in layman's terms, that is the impact of arms sales a few years ago, which is really too serious.
Duzhangfu characters
Kozisa was excited, and Bernard was no less excited than him. There was finally a gap in the Chinese market. Alcatel had the opportunity to enter. However, unlike the deputy minister, the president was also a little nervous despite his excitement.
Uneasy: China wants us to show sufficient sincerity, but what is enough sincerity?
Therefore, he also attaches great importance to today's cocktail party. Because I heard from people below that the European Office in Phoenix asked the Ministry of Agriculture for an invitation letter. For a moment, he really regretted coming back late. The level of the Paris Region Administration Bureau is still the same.
It's not enough. If I were here, I would go directly to Director Bernard of the General Administration.
However, the invitation letter has already been sent out, and it is impossible to recover it. In fact, Mr. President did not know that it was completely possible to recover it half a day ago, because the invitation letter was transferred from the embassy to the European Office.
Therefore, Bernard invited his old friends to come together. In any case, this kind of occasion is also a place to meet people, and the big names known to be able to come include Kozisa and himself. It is not an insult in any case.
Bonnet.
In fact, Rhône-Poulenc's executive vice president Andois and executive director Edouard are also very important figures, and some people are like Nary of the Pierre family. Although they are not big shots, the Pierre family behind them
Don't be disrespectful either.
Kochisa chatted with Chen Taizhong for a while with a smile, and then walked away. As soon as he walked away, Andois came over with a cup. Unfortunately, the Chen family clinked the cup with the deputy minister and could not get it from the waiter's tray.
I picked up another glass of wine.
The wine is beer. Even if he wants to pretend to drink liquor in this situation, he has to consider other people's feelings, right? The protagonists of the reception are Kezisa and Catherine. They are not his Chen family, so it's better not to be too unique.
"Oh, where is your beautiful female mayor?" Andoua asked with a smile. This guy is really thinking about Wu Yan.
, Gonghuang City, oh, she is like a famous person in your city, I heard Pengshi Zhusheng say one by one. His Ministry of Culture and Communications invited several Chinese guests, Chen. I need to tell your city
Do you want a formal invitation letter?"
"Haha" Chen Taizhong laughed twice, cursing in his heart, but he said it with enthusiasm, "I think you should have a chance to see her again when the Phoenix branch is established."
"Oh, you disappoint me so much." Andoua rolled his eyes and shrugged exaggeratedly. "Isn't it that she is in charge of your European office? I heard that the deputy mayor of China is with
It’s the same as in France, you have the responsibility to do something small.”
"The department she is in charge of, well, to be honest, among the people present, Mr. Bonnet is probably the one who matches her the most." Chen Taizhong took a sip of the beer in his cup and replied with a smile. "Andois, this is
It's a government matter, and it's originally a state secret. I don't tell most people, but who wants us to be so familiar with it?"
When the two mentioned the director of the administration, they both turned their heads to look at Bonnet. Bonnet was chatting with Alstom's French non-executive chairman Birger, but they also felt the two glances and turned their heads sideways.
One glance, nodding with a smile, and raising a glass from a distance.
After chatting for a few more words, Edouard saw that he couldn't find out more information about Wu Yan, so he could only leave with a little bit of resentment. Then he saw Bernard walking over with An Po, "Ha, Director Chen
.You look very busy."
The president of Alcatel had been waiting to have a private chat with him for a long time. Only now did he find the opportunity. He ignored the strange looks from others and walked over at a faster pace.
Chen Taizhong was not surprised by his arrival. It was just that Alcatel was obsessed with getting more information out, but did he have any other suitable information to share? Obviously, there was none.
His response was quite enthusiastic, and Mr. Bernard also knew that the young man in front of him not only had amazing energy, but also had a bad temper, so the two chatted happily about the weather and other things, and exchanged opinions on the euro exchange rate.
Opinion 1 I have to admit that at this moment, the Chen family regrets that they do not have enough financial knowledge.
In short, the chat was not long but quite pleasant. Finally, Mr. President warmly invited him to go to Alcatel Company for a sit down at the appropriate time. "Everyone is in Paris, and Mr. Muji has already been to your place."
Already."
At this time, Mr. Bonnet walked over slowly. He first said hello to his old friend, and then clinked glasses with Chen Taizhong. "Oh, Chen, it's nice to see you. I always felt that Paris
The invitation letter from the regional administration is a bit hasty."
This was what Mr. Bernard asked him to say before he came. Mr. Director once thought that it was a bit of a fuss, but after a period of observation, he has determined that this young man may really make Bernard
Ability that is valued so highly.
The protagonist of the cocktail party is, of course, the dazzling Catherine. But if they are not dazzled by beauty, most people will judge who is the real core of the cocktail party by the person they talk to. Social occasions like this cannot be grasped.
The real core, it really feels like a trip in vain.
Bonnet concluded the importance of Chen Taizhong based on this. What was particularly amazing was that when he was talking to Mr. Birger just now and saw Chen and Andois looking at him, he smiled casually and raised his glass, which actually aroused a lot of attention.
Executing the director's attention, he said, "Oh, Director Bonnet, are you familiar with that Chinese guy?"
This question aroused the director's curiosity. Unexpectedly, the two chatted for a while, and he found out that co-author Birger also knew Chen Taizhong, but he had not yet met him.
This is so surprising. You must know that Alstom is also a Fortune 500 company. Although Birge is only the chairman of the French company and is still a "non-executive" who is not responsible for management but only supervision, it can make this company
The identity of a person who is heard and left a deep impression on others is definitely not simple.
However, the chairman only gave a vague answer to Director Bonnet's question, to the effect that I was mainly here to compliment Miss Mitchell today. "Chen," I heard about his relationship with Catherine.
good.
In fact, this is because Birger did not want the Director to know more. Alstom and Zhao Company have cooperated, and the power departments of the two companies merged last month. This is what Birger came to support today.
the real reason.
Mr. Chairman knows that Catherine has opened up business in China. Although the first order is not big, it is not small either. The amount of the contract is enough to increase Zhao's global sales by nearly half a percentage point this year.
He was a little curious that this girl could achieve such results, and he also wanted to take this opportunity to get to know her, so he said no and got to know her slightly.
However, Zhao didn't tell him much. He only told him that Miss Catherine has strong strength in China. You must know that the non-ferrous industry has always been dominated by Siemens. Being able to grab such a list is enough to explain the problem.
However, Bijire is a person who is willing to use his brain. Seeing that Catherine actually invited a Chinese person today, the relationship between the two seems to be very complicated. After chatting with Elizabeth for a while, he was surprised to find that,
The two of them are actually fellow villagers of Angers. After asking briefly, you will know that Chen is Miss Catherine's very close friend and partner.
To be able to reveal this, I have to say that little Isa is a little ignorant, but I really can't blame her. She knows that what Chen Taizhong is most afraid of is for people to know about his affair with the two women - Catherine has complained more than once
, saying that politicians are all like this, but complaining is just complaining, and this does not hinder her
Since the personal relationship cannot be used as an excuse, Elizabeth must emphasize that the two parties are "partners". However, the chairman knew what kind of orders Catherine had won. The importance she attached to Chen Taizhong in her heart suddenly soared.
Is it a worthy partner in China?
What will happen next? There is no need to go into details. Yes, it is not just Director Bonnet who will observe the entire reception with the corner of his eyes. Mr. Birger also noticed that although Chen Taizhong was just standing there, all the big shots were watching.
It's like queuing up, take the initiative to come forward and chat.
He even found the director who was chatting with him and focused his attention on this person. However, the main target of Birger's public relations now was Catherine, so he let Chen Taizhong go for the time being.
As for what he boasted to the director about "hearing about this person", it may not be entirely false. Catherine is supported by a noble person in China. It's just that he didn't know who this noble person was before, but he knows it today. It's as simple as that.
Director Bonnet stopped in front of Chen Taizhong and refused to leave. President Bernard knew that his old friend was also interested in this person. Seeing that he couldn't tell the difference for a while, he stood there for a while.
After that, he nodded with a smile and left.
The so-called cocktail party is like this. It helps everyone communicate, but it is not the best time to build friendship. In most cases, it only serves as a bond. As for how to consolidate the friendship between the two parties after getting to know each other, it depends on each person's method.
However, Chen Taizhong was not very interested in Bonnet. After all, he only took over Qingwang's job to collect some threshold fees, and it was not his Phoenix's business.
Although Wu Yan was responsible for agriculture, forestry and water, which was closely related to Director Bonnet, when applying to the Ministry of Agriculture, Director Chen had a general understanding of the situation of the French Ministry of Agriculture and found out what he could get from it.
It wasn't much that this was because he was thinking about his newbie's career, and originally wanted to dig out some good stuff.
At this point, the news learned by the Qingwang Agricultural Bureau and the Grain Bureau is true. The French Ministry of Agriculture really attaches great importance to agricultural production and food security. Because of this, it is only suitable for inspections, but not for other things.
Because of this emphasis, the French hide their technologies such as improved seeds very well. They are determined not to let others share their achievements. Do you think French wheat is good? Then come and buy it, but the seeds are not for sale.
And because of this emphasis, the quality of French agricultural products is generally higher. Of course, it may not be far superior to other countries, but the price of their products is higher than the quality.
Because the selling price is high, they are more careful not to let the technology spread. This is an endless cycle with no solution. In this situation, Chen Taizhong feels that there is not much he can do to help Wu Yan.
Of course, the conversational skills of the Chen family are far from what they used to be. Even though he was not interested in Director Bonnet, he still chatted with him with a smile, without revealing any emotion.
However, Andois saw the two of them talking together and came over not long after, "Mr. Bonnet, Director Chen is a very nice person and very helpful."
"Oh." Director Bonnet nodded. He was a little confused and thought, "Why are you telling me this?" However, a master who can be evaluated like this by Executive Vice President Rona-Poulenc always has his own uniqueness.
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Chen Taizhong knew that this guy was still thinking about Wu Yan, so he chatted for a few more words, turned around and walked away.
This time he took the initiative to find someone. When he saw Edward standing there, he started to fight with Henri Gounod again. He stepped forward, grabbed Edward, and asked in a low voice, "How was your discussion with Hester in Germany?
Already?"
"Maybe it will work, maybe it won't work, who knows?" Edward's voice immediately dropped when he heard him ask this question, but he refused to answer his question properly, "If you can hold another cocktail party tomorrow, I will consider it.
Tell you quietly."
Seeing that this famously surly guy was actually dragged away by the Chinese man, and even saying something with a smile, the people on the side looked at Chen Taizhong and became more and more curious.
The two of them were chatting, and the music started to play. But it was already time to dance. In front of everyone, the core figure of the party nodded slightly to him, and the meaning was obvious: Taizhong, come dance with me.
It's okay that Catherine didn't say so. Her slight nod drew almost everyone's attention to Chen Taizhong. The various looks in his eyes seemed to be complicated, including envy, jealousy, disgust, and curiosity.
's: Damn it, whose silly boy is this? How can he be favored by such a beautiful lady?
Chen Taizhong hesitated for a moment. It seemed that he couldn't get into the limelight. He couldn't be too high-profile, so he glanced at Kochisa, raised his chin slightly, and clapped twice: Corvo, you jump first.
Kochisa must have done his duty. Originally, this cocktail party was to welcome Catherine in his name. Although this seemed to go against the beautiful lady's wishes, no one could say that he did something wrong.
Of course, there was no way Chen Taizhong could escape the second dance. After the two started dancing gracefully, Catherine put her mouth to his ear and whispered softly, "Today, you seem to be more popular than me."
She had been staying far away from Chen Taizhong just now. However, it was a lady's prerogative to look around at a cocktail party, so she naturally noticed something.
It’s the seventeenth time, and Fengxiao has another 7,000 words. Thank you everyone for your support, but I still insist on monthly tickets. “I have never been so bad before.