At this moment, I was standing at the end of the line welcoming the Japanese delegation. Next to me was Li Wenwu, who was wearing a navy blue suit. He seemed a little nervous, because I found that his hands were clenched into fists and his legs were restless.
The ground is moving.
I secretly felt a little funny in my heart, and then asked him in a low voice: "Why are you nervous? The provincial leader plays the leading role today."
He smiled sheepishly, "I don't know why I'm like this. Maybe it's because I think about the fact that I'm about to work with Japanese people, and I feel nervous. Mainly because I thought about the last time I was with you.
Regarding going to Beijing, I think the Japanese named Tanaka is pretty cool."
I immediately said to him seriously: "What's so great about him? Isn't it just that he has studied in our country for a few years? Yes, he gives people the feeling of being superior. In fact, do you know? The more a person behaves like that,
The more it shows that he is afraid. Yes, they do have more advanced technology than us and more scientific management experience than us, but we are good at learning, we have our own industrial workers, a huge market, and our
The purpose is the same, that is, we all want to build a good business in the future. Wenwu, do you know what is most important to us? That is dignity. This is not only our personal dignity, but also to safeguard the future.
The dignity of all of us in the enterprise is very important. I hope you will remember what I said to you today."
Mayor Liu was not far from us. He heard what I said and immediately said, "I very much agree with what Mayor Feng said. What is so great about the Japanese? During the eight years of the Anti-Japanese War, we didn't put it down."
Did they drive them out? Mayor Feng said it well. Dignity is a very important thing. For the sake of dignity, our ancestors did not hesitate to fight the Japanese to the death. Comrade civil and military, you must not be like those traitors in the past.
The Japanese just nod and bow, they have to have backbone. Do you understand?"
Although I think it is inappropriate to talk about the Anti-Japanese War on such an occasion, I still think Mayor Liu’s words are right. Integrity, in the final analysis, is a kind of spirit, a kind of national spirit.
However, when Mayor Liu said such words, I was still a little surprised. At the same time, I felt that my guess about him was more reasonable.
I think his words unintentionally revealed something deep in his heart. I felt that he actually cared about his own dignity.
Li Wenwu seemed a little embarrassed and kept saying "yes"
I know the reason for his embarrassment: Mayor Liu is an old leader of Shangjiang City, and he is always serious. He heard our conversation and he took this opportunity to criticize Li Wenwu.
I gently patted Li Wenwu on the shoulder and said to him in a low voice: "We will talk about these things when we come down. After we sign the contract with Japan this time, you will officially take up the post. There are some things that we will wait until we come down."
Communicate slowly.”
He nodded, "Yes. Mayor Feng, from now on you must remind me often and teach me."
At this time, I suddenly heard someone in front saying: "Here we come."
I immediately nodded to him, and then I saw someone coming out of the exit of the VIP room. It was a beautiful airport staff member wearing a professional skirt. Behind her, people from Japan soon appeared. At the front
It was Watanabe, the Japanese chairman, followed closely by Tanaka.
Immediately, several children came forward to present flowers to the guests.
Our team immediately lined up. Watanabe shook hands with Governor Wang, chatted a few words cordially, then went to shake hands with Governor Huang, and then faced back one after another, just like the footage of national leaders meeting foreign guests on TV.
Watanabe shook hands with me with a smile on his face, and we parted after a gentle shake. This was just a courtesy handshake.
The cameras of the provincial TV station are facing us, so this kind of etiquette is necessary.
Then came Tanaka.
Tanaka's expression suddenly became exaggerated. After shaking hands with me, he immediately came to hug me, "Mayor Feng, we meet again. It's great. We can drink and chat together more often in the future."
From what I understand about the concept of Japanese people, I have always felt that they should be more reserved and serious when in public places. In this regard, they are similar to people in our country. Only Westerners from countries like Europe and the United States are like this
It's so informal.
So I was surprised and suddenly felt a feeling: maybe he really has a good impression of me, or is he trying to apologize to me in this way?
I smiled and said to him: "Okay. From now on we will often discuss issues together."
Then Governor Wang personally accompanied Watanabe into the car, and the other people were arranged into two Coasters. People in our city all brought their own cars, so the convoy seemed a bit spectacular.
Of course, there were police cars clearing the way in front, and a provincial-scale reception like this gave people a sense of majesty.
The convoy drove directly to the parking lot of the five-star hotel opposite the provincial government. We booked rooms for the guests here, and the symposium will be held in the business conference room inside the hotel. This is the designated reception hotel of the provincial government.
, it is said that the provincial government still has a stake in this hotel.
The first time I came here to eat was a few years ago. It was a treat from Kang De Mao. Looking back now, it seems like it was not long ago, but things have changed, and many things in the past have changed. At that time, we were the same
County Magistrate Long, who we had dinner with, is now the deputy mayor of a prefecture-level city, while Peng Zhonghua is already serving his sentence in prison. The little doctor at that time, even me today, has long been changed beyond recognition and scarred. Kant and I
There is also a deep rift in the friendship between Mao.
I have rarely been in contact with Kang Demao in recent times. Last time, after we talked to each other in a sincere manner, the rift between us seemed to have been mended, but I actually knew very well that once such a rift was
After it happened, it is very difficult to really make up for it. Maybe we have forgiven each other, but we no longer have the closeness we had before. The specific manifestation is: even when I am lonely,
Even when I feel hurt inside, I don't think of him. I think maybe he does the same.
This is the current situation between us. The rift has been deeply imprinted in our souls, and what can be repaired may only be superficial. So sometimes I can't help but think with great regret: It is best to be able to do this between friends.
Try to be tolerant as much as possible, and never break up unless absolutely necessary. Friendship is actually very fragile sometimes, and it can be as irreversible as the relationship between men and women. (To be continued)