I nodded and then asked him: "You mean to prepare something like that for him? Chinese medicinal materials?"
He immediately laughed, "How is that possible? You can't get your hands on something like that?"
I didn't know what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd. "Tell me, what does it mean?"
He continued: "This yew tree is particularly popular in Japan. It is said that it also has the effect of preventing cancer. Therefore, an industry has been established in the county where yew trees are produced in our province, which is to grow yew trees with a diameter of more than ten centimeters.
The yew tree is processed into exquisite gaps, and it also comes with very beautiful packaging and instructions. But this thing is also worth a lot of money."
I asked: "How much does a set cost?"
Director Liang said: "It takes many years for yew trees to become useful. Only yew trees in virgin forests can be made into tea sets. The best set of tea sets costs 50,000 to 60,000 yuan."
I said: "The price is not expensive. Old director, what do you think?"
The old director said: "I think it's okay. I think this way, prepare this thing for both Director Dou and Director Sun. However, the gift gap between the two people still needs to be widened, but it is best not to make Director Sun feel that the gap is so big." Liang Chu
"Chang, besides making tea sets, what else can this yew tree do?"
Director Liang said: "It is mainly a tea set, because it can prevent aging when used as a container to make tea. However, good and bad ones can be distinguished in terms of price. The age of the tree is different, and the price of the tea set is of course different.
It’s different.”
I said, "That's okay. Go ahead and get ready."
Director Liang then asked me again: "What about the two subsequent receptions? Did they all use such gifts?"
At this time, the old director suddenly said: "Director Feng, it is better to use our regular gifts for principals' meetings. It just means it. The main thing is to give some red envelopes, which are more realistic. The same is true for the national admissions work, and the dark wood is also good.
, a tea set made of yew trees, even a decent one costs tens of thousands, and we can’t afford it. Moreover, if the gift we give is too good, it will not be conducive for us to negotiate with those universities to increase the price of the plan. People will definitely
I would think: Jiangnan Province is so rich, why don’t they order more?”
I nodded and said, "That's the truth. Director Liang, then ask Director Man to prepare gifts. Those paintings are actually pretty good. They can take them back to decorate their offices or homes."
In fact, I felt vaguely in my heart: It seemed that the old director was guarding against Director Liang.
Then I continued: "The old director talked about negotiating with those universities about the price of the increase plan. This is exactly the second thing I am going to discuss today. We need to immediately set a price standard as a basis for the next negotiation.
Fortunately, the prices of Peking University and Tsinghua University have been negotiated. We use this as a basis to negotiate with other schools. By the way, there is one more thing. I just found out today that we actually dropped the plan for Jiangnan University. Anyway, Jiangnan University
The university is also a famous one in the country. Director Liang, please send a request to the National Admissions Office immediately and ask them to add Jiangnan University immediately."
The old director said: "Yeah, how could we forget it? It's really dark under the lamp. Director Feng, fortunately you remembered it, otherwise we will not have much good relations with Jiangnan University in the future."
I smiled and said, "This is why I went to Jiangnan University today to talk to Secretary He. It turns out that today happens to be their centenary anniversary. That's why I suddenly remembered this matter. Today I happened to meet their deputy director in charge of admissions.
Principal, I took this opportunity to discuss the price issue with him. My idea is that it should not exceed 20,000 yuan per target, but he said that this matter must be discussed with the principal before we discuss it."
The old director said: "It's nothing to discuss! Twenty thousand yuan is appropriate. They are colleges and universities under our jurisdiction in Jiangnan Province, and their enrollment quotas must be approved by us. Whether to give them quotas is not a matter of one sentence for our provincial admissions office? Director Feng,
I suggest that, since the prices of Tsinghua University and Peking University have been determined, we can use Jiangnan University, Peking University, and Tsinghua University as a reference, and measure the price between 20,000 and 50,000."
I nodded, "Director Liang, please confirm this matter with the old director first. After all, you know best which school is at what level. After this matter is completed, a report will be formed. I will review it after
Report it to Governor He and ask for her approval. Then we will sign contracts with those schools one by one. Of course, we should further negotiate with those universities. The lower the price, the better."
Neither the old director nor Director Liang had any other opinions or matters, so I immediately prepared to end this short meeting.
At this time, the old director looked at me with a smile and said: "Xiao Feng, do you have any plans for the evening?"
Suddenly, I remembered something, "Oh! I almost forgot. I agreed to treat someone to dinner tonight."
After I finished speaking, I realized that the old director was looking at me strangely. I hurriedly said: "Old director, I really didn't reject you. After I talked about things with Secretary He this morning, we talked about having dinner together in the evening.
Something about it. If you didn’t ask me just now, I would have almost forgotten it.”
The old director then laughed "haha" and said, "Okay then. Let's talk about it at another time."
After they all went out, I thought to myself that if I really wanted to treat guests to dinner in the evening, it would be best for Secretary He to take the lead. This time I went to Beijing, although Wu Shuang helped me a lot, but that should be counted as
It's part of our deal.
So, I called Secretary He again and asked her on the phone if she was free tonight.
She smiled and answered me: "There's nothing going on tonight. Governor He probably won't arrange anything tonight. What's the matter? Director Feng, are you free tonight?"
I smiled and said, "Secretary He, I've been saying that I want to treat you to a meal, and today is the perfect day."
She smiled and said, "Okay then. Who are the others?"
I replied: "Didn't you say there is Wu Shuang? I'll call her right away. You can call the other people as you like."
She said: "Isn't it just a meal? You can call me whatever you want. I'm the only one here."
I thought for a while and said: "Let's settle the matter first. I'll call Wu Shuang right away. By the way, He Mi, what do you like to eat? Haha! I'm just asking for help."
She immediately laughed and said, "You can arrange it however you like. I don't have any special preferences."
So I immediately called Wu Shuang. After the call was connected, she immediately blamed me and said: "My Director Feng, why did you turn off your phone yesterday?"
I laughed "haha", "My phone ran out of battery yesterday. Director Wu, oh, no, I should call you County Magistrate Wu, right? County Magistrate Wu, are you free tonight? I have an appointment with Secretary He."
, now it depends on your time."
She smiled and said: "Director Feng, don't talk nonsense. My appointment has not been announced yet. Even if it is appointed, I can only be the acting county magistrate for the time being. Okay, since you are treating me, I will definitely participate."
I smiled and said, "That's great. I'll call Director Liang up later. Director Wu, I've done the things you asked me to do for you."
She smiled and said, "I already know. Thank you very much! I'll just toast you a few more glasses when we meet later."
I laughed and hung up the phone.
At this moment, I suddenly thought of another person: Yang Shuguang. Yes, I can definitely call him on. I just wanted to ask him privately how Mu Jiao's affairs were going. (To be continued)