"Director, please sign the approval document for the tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt and nickel export quotas for the second half of the year."
Chen Qingyun focused his attention on the folder, reviewing the first batch of documents sent by Jiang Ying to be processed, and a thin old face with a charming smile appeared in front of him.
"It's Director Diao, let's leave it here first." Chen Qingyun raised his head and smiled.
Director Diao was still standing in front of the executive desk and said softly: "Director, this document is urgent. Do you want to read it?"
"How urgent is it?"
"The Second Industrial Products Trade Office wants to send this document out tomorrow."
"Then I won't read it." Chen Qingyun then handed the folder back to Director Diao.
Director Diao said anxiously: "Director, you haven't signed yet?"
"Is the Second Industrial Office so impatient that I don't want to take a closer look?" Chen Qingyun said coldly: "Isn't it the intention of those export companies?"
Director Diao did not expect Chen Qingyun to be so shrewd, and a panicked look flashed in his eyes: "Director, it's just that the Industrial Second Division promised others that the document will be issued soon."
When they sense danger, they sell their brothers immediately. This is a common tactic used by government officials.
Chen Qingyun is so weird. Under his consciousness, no emotional fluctuations can escape his observation. Director Diao admits so readily that the relationship between the Industrial Division II and the export company is still flustered. Why is he still flustered?
"The documents will be placed here for now. I would also like to take this opportunity to familiarize myself with the relevant business."
Chen Qingyun expressed his position. If Director Diao continues to stalk him, he will be called ignorant.
This is a document that adjusts quotas. Ji Meiqiu does not understand the business process of the Foreign Trade Department, but he knows that the half-year adjustment should be within the normal range.
Director Diao and the Second Industrial Division, taking advantage of the fact that he was new and unfamiliar with the business, hurriedly issued the business adjustment document. There must be some tricks in it. But Chen Qingyun couldn't figure out where the tricks were. After thinking about it for a while, he asked Jiang Ying to come over.
"Director Jiang, please put the other documents aside for a moment and help me sort out the relevant workflow for industrial product export quotas."
Jiang Ying was stunned. Chen Qingyun entered the role too quickly. Before the staff were familiar with it, they had to understand the work process first. But she didn't say anything, turned around and left.
Jiang Ying's attitude surprised Chen Qingyun. Before he could react, Yi Cailian walked in with a mysterious smile.
"Director, there is something wrong with the export quota this time."
"Tell me about it." Chen Qingyun looked at Yi Cailian calmly.
Yi Cailian was encouraged and said softly: "Director Huami once told Cailian that the unit being adjusted this time was introduced by Director Diao Liang."
"Who introduced me? Is it a relationship?"
Yi Cailian said bitterly: "Diao Liang bullied Huami. Before the total quota was adjusted, Diao Liang forced the companies that did not participate in the bidding to be included in the adjustment list."
"I understand, you go ahead."
Yi Cailian was still unwilling to give up and came to the window: "Diao Liang suddenly left. It is probably because the director did not sign, so he has to explain to others. Director, look, someone has already come to pick up Diao Liang."
Chen Qingyun also came to the window and saw Diao Liang getting into a Mercedes and driving away.
"Director Yi is interested, I will understand this matter."
Yi Cailian left happily, and Chen Qingyun looked at her back thoughtfully. Wang Yugang appeared in front of him again.
"Qingyun, Minister Luo, please come over."
Chen Qingyun shook his head. He already knew that Minister Luo was his supervisor and he should take the initiative to ask for instructions. Unexpectedly, Minister Luo's actions were too hasty.
There was a small conference room in the back of Minister Luo's office. Chen Qingyun followed Wang Yugang in and saw three people waiting in the small conference room.
An energetic figure sat in front of the conference table, looking at Chen Qingyun who came in with a smile.
Chen Qingyun followed Wang Yugang, watched Luo Man sitting upright and stood up to say hello, and quickly sent a message to her: "Let's check the situation first."
Wang Yugang was about to introduce Chen Qingyun to the three people in the conference room. A middle-aged man in his fifties said angrily: "Yugang, I asked you to invite Director Chen. Why did you bring his secretary?"
Before Wang Yugang could explain, another middle-aged man frowned and said, "Young man, you were brought here by Director Chen. Okay, Director Chen is not available, let's get started."
"I am not satisfied with the appearance of Minister Luo, Director Gong, and Qingyun, let alone the leaders." Chen Qingyun shook his head mockingly.
"Are you Director Chen?" Minister Luo quickly stood up: "Bureaucrat, what a bureaucrat. What happened today should be a good story for the Ministry of Commerce."
Luo Chenyu laughed, stood up and shook hands with Chen Qingyun, and the other two people also came to Chen Qingyun's side. When Luo Man's soft little hand shook hands with Chen Qingyun, he playfully scratched his palm with his middle finger,
It tickled Chen Qingyun.
Director Gong said mockingly: "I heard that the new director of the Foreign Trade Department is very young. I didn't expect that he would become the director right after graduation."
"Can you say something else? If you continue, Qingyun will run away."
These people are all sparrows among sparrows, and what was supposed to be an embarrassment suddenly turns into an interesting thing that brings them closer together.
"Enough chatter, let's get back to the business. Tai'an Group in S Province, their Qingpu refrigerators have been subject to anti-dumping investigations. This work should be mainly focused on export companies. According to Minister Zhou, this is the first priority for Zhiguo after the establishment of the Ministry of Commerce.
This is an anti-dumping investigation targeting China’s home appliances. The Ministry has decided to fully intervene in this matter and convene everyone today to discuss how to carry out the work.”
Director Gong immediately took up the topic: "Since the three companies are cooperating, I think we can set up an investigation team and call the Tai'an Group. They are the real owners."
Tai'an Group's Qingpu refrigerator? Chen Qingyun's original idea was that he was just here to make soy sauce today, but when it came to Tai'an Group, he couldn't sit idly by.
Chen Qingyun was already familiar with the functions of various departments of the Ministry of Commerce, especially the business and related policies of the Foreign Trade Department. He knew that the anti-dumping investigation case was the business of the Import and Export Fair Trade Bureau, and he did not expect to involve himself.
"Director Gong, you are the old leader of the Foreign Trade Department, what do you need us to do? Or who should be sent to participate, the old leader will decide."
Chen Qingyun has also done research on the personnel of the Ministry of Commerce. The bald Gong Zheng in front of him is a veteran of the Ministry of Foreign Economic Affairs and a senior foreign trade expert.
Gong Zheng was very happy to see Chen Qingyun recognize him: "Diao Liang from the General Affairs Department is familiar with business and has a flexible mind, so I will give him the go-ahead."
Roman was not to be outdone: "The firm is preparing to send Lawyer Zhao Tong to participate. Lawyer Zhao has already taken on several cases, which are anti-dumping cases against Chinese textiles by the United States."
After the personnel were determined, the next step was to discuss the work principles and investigation methods. Chen Qingyun was still a layman in foreign trade business, so he just listened quietly. Finally, Luo Chenyu made a concluding speech.
"Lawyer Luo, this case is a severe test for China's home appliance industry. The ministry mainly provides support from the policy level. A lot of specific work will still fall on you. Are there any difficulties?"
Roman said solemnly: "There should be no obstacles in the domestic situation. The key is the other party's data, which is very troublesome."
"Mobilize all forces to get detailed data from the other party. Director Gong, you are responsible for entertaining Lawyer Luo. I have something else to do and I cannot accompany Lawyer Luo at noon." After Luo Chenyu finished speaking, he left.
"Director Chen, if you have something to do, just be busy. The little girl has also left." Seeing Chen Qingyun's hesitation, Roman glared at him hatefully.
Wang Yugang was responsible for recording the whole process without saying a word. He had already recognized Luo Man and was very confused. Could it be that Chen Qingyun and Luo Man didn't know each other? It was impossible.
Luo Man has an outspoken personality and was the famous little pepper in the former Golden Flower Dormitory of Ziwei University. Chen Qingyun would not dare to offend Luo Man if he offended anyone.
"Let's go, you two, stop flirting." Gong Zheng could see that there must be a story between Chen Qingyun and Luo Man.
Chen Qingyun really didn't want to participate. He just came today and needed to get familiar with the situation in the department. Thinking that he couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry, he had to put down the thoughts in his mind.
The first time he participated in the reception, Chen Qingyun saw the luxury of the ministry. The four of them came to the five-star hotel next door and only opened a bottle of foreign wine. When paying the bill, Chen Qingyun discovered that a simple lunch actually cost seven dollars.
More than a thousand yuan.
When they broke up, Luo Man quietly said to Chen Qingyun: "You can't just sit idly by and watch the affairs of the Tai'an Group. I don't care about overseas affairs. It's up to you."
Now that she is a mother, Luo Man is still so direct. Chen Qingyun did not answer directly: "The day after tomorrow, you can make arrangements and the personnel will be decided by you."
When he returned to Yanjing this time, Chen Qingyun had not visited anyone yet. He was delayed in Yizhou for too long. He reported to work the next day after arriving in Beijing and did not get together with his friends.
Back in the office, Diao Liang came in accompanied by a burly middle-aged man.
Diao Liang had been paying attention to what was going on outside. When he saw Chen Qingyun coming in, he was the first to rush over.
"Director, this is the chairman of the China Iron and Steel Association, your family."
"Hello, Chairman Chen, please take a seat." Chen Qingyun disdained Diao Liang's flattery, but he did not dare to ask the boss to sit behind the executive desk. He stood up and guided the guests to the reception area.
"I, Chen Shimei, from the Lick Palm Iron and Steel Association, need help from the Foreign Trade Department for something." Chen Shimei's words were respectful but arrogant.
Chen Qingyun burst into laughter. It was really not that enemies never got together. He had been fighting with Chen Shimei's family for many years, which was ten years ago, but he had never met Chen Shimei.
"Chairman, please tell me, Qingyun doesn't dare to slack off."
Chen Shimei was very satisfied with Chen Qingyun's attitude, and her tone softened slightly: "This adjustment of the tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt and nickel export quota targets involves negotiations between the Iron and Steel Association and overseas countries. I hope Director Chen will be patient and approve it as soon as possible."
"There shouldn't be a big problem. It's just that Qingyun is new here. Rong Qingyun is familiar with the policy. Please give the chairman a reply as soon as possible."
It was a normal and simple answer. Chen Qingyun did not expect that from this moment on, he would fall into a series of contradictory whirlpools.