As an official of the European Trade Commission, he has always believed that he should have some sense of superiority in front of businessmen in developing countries. Especially Chinese people like Qin Hai and Wang Zheyi who try to steal European technology through "illegal means".
You should show a guilty conscience, timidity or even fear in front of him. This is a reasonable behavior.
But what he never expected was that Qin Hai and others not only had no respect for him, they didn't even have basic respect. Take the chairman of some group named Qin Hai, his
The eyes seemed to be equipped with light that could penetrate Renouf's body. Therefore, whenever Renouf appeared in front of him, he felt as if he had become a little transparent. All his actions were not enough to make Qin Hai
Even if there is any slight fluctuation in mood.
The oriental woman named Wang Zheyi is a little more polite than Qin Hai. At least she will not ignore Renouf's existence, but will often come up and say something to Renouf... Okay, Renouf.
Renouf admitted that none of the words Wang Zheyi said were cordial greetings, but were full of ridicule and rebuke. Renouf believed that even if he was just a mangy dog blocking the way, what Wang Zheyi said to him would not be so mean.
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"Ms. Wang, please be more respectful when you speak. I am an EU official!"
After being scolded by Wang Zheyi again, Renouf couldn't help but jumped up and protested to Wang Zheyi.
"Really? I'm very sorry. I always thought that EU officials were of high quality, but I didn't expect that you are also an EU official." Wang Zheyi said, pretending to be cute.
"..." Renouf was stunned for a while before he understood Wang Zheyi's words, and couldn't help but become even more annoyed: "Are you saying that my quality is very low?"
"I didn't say that...but I'm surprised that you are so self-aware." Wang Zheyi added a knife with a smile.
"I was sent by the European Union to supervise the equipment relocation of Nice Company. I hope Ms. Wang can provide me with the necessary convenience." Renouf knew that he was no match for Wang Zheyi in bickering, so he could only use his own identity to remind Wang Zheyi.
"Convenience? Can I interpret this as your hint to Nice Company?" Wang Zheyi looked at Renouf and asked.
"What hint?" Renouf didn't react for a moment.
"An EU official went to the company to ask for convenience... Mr. Renouf, do you think this is a good press release title?" Wang Zheyi said, "I heard that the Sun always likes to publish some such headlines.
Article."
"This is slander!" Renouf said anxiously, "The convenience I mentioned was just work convenience, without any hint of financial gain! Please don't misinterpret what I mean."
"Haha, let's write the title like this: An EU official said that he did not make any hint of financial benefits to the company... Do you think this news will attract public attention?" Wang Zheyi asked.
"I protest! You are maliciously framing this!" Thinking of the trouble that this specious news might bring to him, Renouf was so angry that he was shaking all over, but he couldn't find a way to counterattack, so he could only leave in despair.
escape.
A quarrel similar to this happens almost every time Renouf comes to the Nice Company, unless one day he is lucky and does not meet Wang Zheyi. He originally wanted to find some problems during the disassembly of the equipment.
China created some difficulties, but every time before he could raise an issue, Wang Zheyi had already beaten him to a pulp, leaving him no chance to speak.
The disassembly of all equipment lasted for more than a month. With the joint efforts of engineers from Nice Company and receiving personnel sent by Daqin Group Company, more than 40 sets of key semiconductor manufacturing equipment were loaded into large containers and shipped to the Liverpool Terminal.
There, there was a Panamanian ocean-going cargo ship named "Merill" waiting for the arrival of this batch of equipment.
Renouf and his two entourages followed the container convoy by car and arrived at the Liverpool Terminal. He originally wanted to sit in the same car as Wang Zheyi and others who were escorting the equipment. Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped on the door, Wang Zheyi was
Ask someone to blow them down. Wang Zheyi’s reason is also very simple: the EU wants to supervise the whereabouts of the equipment. This is the EU’s power. But if you want to use your power to take advantage of the car, there is no way!
Renouf had no choice but to hire a taxi at his own expense and followed the convoy. Fortunately, because the transports were all precision equipment, the convoy was not moving very fast, which did not hurt Renouf and others.
Pull it down.
The equipment was hoisted onto the Merrill freighter by a huge crane. Wang Zheyi and his assistants and technicians from the Daqin Group also boarded the ship. Renouf dismissed the taxi and trotted towards the Merrill with his entourage.
No. 2 was climbing the escalator to the ship when a Chinese crew member standing by the escalator reached out to stop them.
"I am an EU official and I want to supervise the transportation of this equipment!" Renouf shouted to the crew member.
The crew member pointed to his ears and shook his head, indicating that he did not understand what Renouf said. Renouf became anxious and stood under the boat and shouted loudly. Finally, he was able to shout Wang Zheyi down.
, and with her, there was a Chinese in uniform, who was said to be the captain of the ship. Seeing the captain's skin color, Renouf once again confirmed his guess: The Chinese must be making a name for themselves, otherwise how could they do it?
A Chinese cargo ship flying the Panamanian flag was specially arranged to carry this batch of equipment.
"Ms. Wang, I have to go to Peru at the same time as these equipment. Without me on the ship, these equipment cannot be shipped out of Europe!" Renouf shouted to Wang Zheyi.
"I know." Wang Zheyi shrugged, "But I have informed you of the sailing date and you have arrived at the dock. What, do you still need me to send someone to carry you on a sedan chair?"
"Your crew did not allow us to board the ship. We are not responsible if the ship's departure is delayed because of this," Renouf said.
In many negotiations with Wang Zheyi, Renouf has already seen Wang Zheyi's methods. Every time, Wang Zheyi will quote the classics and then far-fetchedly pour dirty water on Renouf and the European Trade Commission, saying that they interfere in the business operations of the company.
, affecting the production schedule, harming the interests of the company, and threatening to sue Renouf at every turn. Renouf also knew that many of Wang Zheyi's accusations were unfounded, but he did not dare to risk his own future and the reputation of the European Trade Commission.
You must know that the Nice Company is not without some power. If Wang Zheyi's nonsense is used by some thoughtful people as a cannonball to attack the Trade Commission, Renouf will be blamed.
The same is true here. According to the regulations of the Trade Commission, ships carrying sensitive equipment need to go through corresponding procedures before they can leave the shore. Therefore, if Renouf does not board the ship, the ship cannot set sail. This is of course also
This is the reason why Wang Zheyi dare not ignore Renouf. But if Renouf does not declare his position but walks away, Wang Zheyi can seize this point and accuse Renouf of deliberately delaying the voyage of the freighter, and then board the cargo ship again.
Gang came online, and in the end Renouf couldn't bear to go around. Having learned the lessons of many previous confrontations, Renouf had to fight with Wang Zheyi for a while longer.
"Gentlemen, I am Jin Bingquan, the captain of this ship. I would like to ask, do you want to take this ship to Peru?" The Chinese captain who came down with Wang Zheyi spoke calmly.
"Yes." Renouf nodded.
"Then, please show your ferry tickets." Jin Bingquan said.
"A boat ticket?" Renouf was dumbfounded, "What a boat ticket?"
"Captain Jin, I think you are confused. Don't you know that in some places, officials do not need a ticket to board a ship?" Wang Zheyi said gossiping from the side.
"Ms. Wang, what do you mean?" Renouf immediately became vigilant. He had a premonition that Wang Zheyi was going to accuse him again.
Wang Zheyi chuckled and said: "I didn't say it was in Europe. I heard that Europe is a very clean place. Even EU officials have to buy tickets to take a boat. Of course, if there are some low-quality people
It is possible for officials to do things that violate regulations."
"We never said we wouldn't buy tickets!" Renouf said categorically. Then he turned to Jin Bingquan and asked: "Excuse me, where did you buy your tickets?"
"Just stay with me." Jin Bingquan said, "Give me the money and I can issue you with a boarding voucher."
"Excuse me, how much is it?" Renouf asked.
"4,000 US dollars." Jin Bingquan replied.
Renouf was stunned, "The three of us?"
"No, everyone." Jin Bingquan corrected.
"This is blackmail!" Renouf suddenly exploded. Damn it, a trip to Peru on a luxury cruise ship doesn't cost more than 4,000 US dollars. How dare you charge such a high price for a broken cargo ship? This is not obviously a deliberate attempt to cause trouble.
?
"If Mr. Renouf is willing to sign, our Peruvian Yihai Company can pay the fee on Mr. Renouf's behalf." Wang Zheyi said, pretending to be generous.
"No!" Renouf is not stupid. With Wang Zheyi's evil intentions, if he accepts the boat ticket she offers, it may become a handle for him in the future. Renouf cannot do such a thing.
After several haggling, Jin Bingquan finally agreed to allow Renouf and his two followers to board the ship at a price of 10,000 US dollars. Renouf endured his heartache, signed the check, and then followed Jin Bingquan aboard the Meri
Your number.
"This is the cabin for the three of you." Jin Bingquan took the three of them to a small cabin near the engine room, motioned to them, and then pretended to remind them casually: "Everyone, the ticket price you just paid,
It doesn’t include meals. I think you must have brought enough convenience food with you, right?”
instant food!
Renouf felt that his vision went dark, and he almost fell to the bottom of the cabin. (To be continued...)