Luo Changhui's embarrassed voice came from the other end of the phone, and he continued as the paper was flipped: "Well, we still have to participate in such an important competition to promote Chinese traditional medicine and support the development of traditional Chinese medicine enterprises."
Damn, you are really shameless. You can shout out such a high-sounding reason in just a moment. Even Zhang Yang is impressed.
"Okay, let's make this decision." Zhang Yang hung up the phone after saying that.
Lu Wenxuan was beside him. Although he didn't know if he really called the mayor, looking at the confident look on his face, it was obvious that he was not acting on purpose, which made him even more surprised.
Isn't it so unreasonable for a idle student to call himself a brother-in-law to the deputy mayor?
The office phone on Feng Yanran's desk rang. She walked over and looked at the phone number, and immediately said to Zhang Yang: "The person from the chairman's office must be asking if you are back."
"Renpu, is the promotional video ready?"
"It's just a few minutes away." Xia Renpu and the three bearded men replied while facing the computer screen and typing on the keyboard.
"Yanran, just tell him that I will be there in a few minutes."
As soon as Zhang Yang finished speaking, the office door suddenly opened and Steve walked in.
At this time, Feng Yanran also felt a little regretful. The call should have come from her uncle, reminding her that Steve came to her office.
Wearing a crisp suit and a gray beard, instead of looking slovenly, he has a more mature charm. He is looking at Zhang Yang with a serious face.
And walking in behind him was Chen Chao from the business development department, who also had a serious look.
"You came just in time, Mr. Steve, who is preparing to report to you on the recent work situation." Zhang Yang stood up and said with a smile.
No matter what, I borrowed 2.7 billion from him, so I can't put too much pressure on him, I still have basic respect.
No, the 100 million used to promote the Three Kingdoms Invitational Tournament last time should be 2.8 billion now, Zhang Yang thought to himself.
Steve did not answer, but after glancing at the people in the room, he said in a deep voice in fluent Chinese: "Let's go to your chairman's office to talk."
"No, we can just talk here."
Since he was so serious, Zhang Yang spoke with an indifferent attitude.
He just felt a little respect for Steve, but he was not afraid. Since he had lost face, there was no need to please him.
Lu Mengxuan and Xia Renpu can be regarded as people who have seen the world. Steve was the CEO of the largest investment company that entered Donghai City with a high profile. He often appeared in the media, so of course they knew him.
And Zhang Yang's nonchalant attitude made the two of them find it even more incredible.
Steve's face was stunned, obviously he didn't expect Zhang Yang to be so arrogant, and he immediately spoke in a bird's language.
Zhang Yangzheng looked confused, and Chen Chao next to him came up and said: "Mr. Steve, I want to ask you, why we invested 2.7 billion in Haitian Group, and also paid an additional 100 million to promote and sponsor the Three Kingdoms Invitational Tournament, but we can't
Let’s promote it together with Poten Group?”
"How much sponsorship do you plan to pay this time?"
"Twenty million."
Chen Chao was stunned and thought to himself, are you refusing because you are afraid that we can't afford the money? If we put 2.8 billion in your company, even the interest would be enough to put your name on it and promote it.
"It's not about money."
"What's the problem?"
Chen Chao was stunned again, thinking it wasn't about money. Why are you asking me how much sponsorship fee I plan to pay?
The two conversations were all nonsense. Steve looked at him blankly, making him, the translator, not sure how to explain to him.
"This Three Kingdoms Invitational Tournament is an exchange between Chinese traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. It is not appropriate for you to get involved."
"Why?"
"You can just tell us why you refuse our investment."
It seemed that Steve couldn't bear it any longer, so he spoke directly in Chinese, which sounded like the language of a bird.
Originally, he felt that his Chinese was not very fluent, and he was afraid that speaking out would undermine his status as chairman.
As a result, Zhang Yang said a few words that were mostly nonsense. Chen Chao followed his words and continued to ask questions, so he might as well ask more directly himself.
"Are you the largest investment company in Donghai City?"
"Of course, this completely shows the strength of Botian Group." Steve said with confidence on his face without even bothering to use Chen Chao to translate.
"You are an investment company, how could you sponsor the Three Kingdoms Invitational Tournament for no reason?"
"Of course it is to promote Poten Group and expand its popularity and influence."
"Yes, the purpose is too obvious, it is for the sake of my company."
Zhang Yang paused for a moment and then continued: "You are a foreign-funded enterprise. Even if you sponsor, others will think that you have other agendas. However, the sponsorship of Haitian Group is completely under the guise of supporting the development of Huaxia Traditional Chinese Medicine, even if it is for publicity.
The purpose is also more likely to be ignored and accepted by the outside world."
"If you force your way in, it will even make the citizens think that the Haitian Group has impure intentions. Wouldn't it be worth the loss?"
"As long as it is sponsorship, it is also a good thing for Chinese traditional medicine practitioners. They will definitely welcome it more than oppose it."
How could Steve be so easy to fool? Although he had heard him say so much, the inconvenience of language communication made his reaction slower, but he paused for a moment and said firmly.
"Why do you insist on sponsoring the Three Kingdoms Invitational Tournament?"
"The atmosphere created by the media for this Three Kingdoms Invitational Tournament is very good. If you sponsor it at this time, it will be easier to achieve a publicity effect."
It is undeniable that Steve just read today's newspaper and did not expect that this game would have such a big sensation.
Botian Group has just arrived in Donghai City and needs an opportunity to expand its influence. Haitian Group is his cooperative investment company, so of course he will not let go of such an opportunity.
After the company's senior management met to study it, they decided on the current idea.
"Do we have to sponsor the Three Kingdoms Invitational Tournament?"
"What do you mean..." Steve heard something in his words and asked curiously.
“If Poten Group supports charitable causes in a high-profile manner under so much media attention, will it attract more attention and favor from the public?”
Zhang Yang's eyes flashed with cunning and he continued: "Botian Group, as a foreign-funded enterprise, is willing to pay attention to China's charity. What it throws out is real money and there is no profit. Such a sensational effect is the best publicity effect."
As soon as he said what he said, Lu Mengxuan was surprised and couldn't help but be full of goodwill and even admiration for him.
A person who was hypocritical this morning actually promoted charity in a high-profile manner in the afternoon and cleverly connected with foreign-funded companies. Her words were so shameless that she was amazed.
"Before I came to invest, I had done some analysis on China."
Contempt flashed across Steve's face and he continued: "China's trust in charity is extremely low. Even if it invests in charity this time, it will be forgotten immediately after a short period of attention. I will not do such a stupid thing.
"
As soon as he said these words, a wry smile appeared on Lu Mengxuan's lips. Indeed, this foreigner knew China's national conditions quite well.
"Oh, you are right."
Zhang Yang let out a helpless sigh and continued: "However, low trust does not mean that Chinese people have no enthusiasm for charity. There are too many false charities that make them no longer believe in it, but they all have a wait-and-see attitude. If they can take action in a high-profile manner at this time,
, if you do charity sincerely, you will be remembered in their hearts."
"Enthusiasm? Are Chinese people still enthusiastic about charity?"
"Of course, do you think that all the children of China are indifferent to others?"
There was mockery in Zhang Yang's words. He glanced at Lu Mengxuan and then continued: "I think you are no stranger to her, right?"
"she is……"
"Lu Mengxuan, the most beautiful teacher in Donghai City, made a charity short film in the past called Eyes of Expectation."
"Oh, I remembered."
With an expression of sudden realization, Steve walked up to Lu Mengxuan, shook hands and said, "Ms. Lu's acting skills are impeccable, which moves people to tears. It makes everyone very sad that you no longer engage in the entertainment industry."
His move showed his respect for Lu Mengxuan.
It also shows his concern for charity information. Otherwise, how could he know about Lu Mengxuan?
"Thank you, that was a long time ago."
After Lu Mengxuan shook hands, he answered with helplessness on his pretty face, and his words were full of self-deprecation.
The Chinese people don't pay much attention to my own affairs, but a foreigner remembers them so clearly.
Of course, everything reflects her attitude towards charity, which makes her full of sadness.
"It's also because your charity short film was blocked that it made the Chinese people question it. It's really sad."
"However, although Miss Lu gave up her acting career, she never left charity."
Zhang Yang took over the conversation and continued: "This time she also made a promotional video about green traditional Chinese medicine for our Haitian Group, and all the 1 million remuneration was donated to those poor orphans."
"Really?" Steve asked unconsciously.
"Of course, it's not just her." Zhang Yang replied firmly, walked sideways to Xia Renpu and said, "This is Xia Renpu, the director of Donghai Entertainment Station, do you know him?"
When Zhang Yang introduced himself, Xia Renpu's heart trembled, and he suddenly had an ominous premonition.
"I don't know." Steve looked confused and shook his head.
"Although you don't know him, it doesn't mean that he is not a passionate man from China."
Zhang Yang's voice suddenly rose, and he continued with an excited look: "Today he has been busy running around with his photography team, even going to the suburbs, carrying equipment and climbing halfway up the mountain to shoot. How hard it is."
He certainly couldn't give Xia Renpu a chance to interrupt. After a pause, he continued: "But he donated 300,000 yuan of his deserved remuneration to charity. Can you say that Chinese people have no enthusiasm for charity? He is also a member of our Chinese family.
Proud, I am proud to have such a friend." (To be continued)