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Chapter Thirty

Fang Di arrived at the Capital International Airport minutes in advance and waited until he picked up Lao Jiu.

When they met, Lao Jiuyi smiled and said, "You must have been waiting for a long time."

Fang Di said, "No. Come, let me help you with your luggage." He said that he was going to pick up Lao Jiu's luggage. The luggage was just a small travel bag, probably just some personal items, not very heavy.

Lao Jiu's hand holding the bag instinctively retreated and said, "No, no, I'll do it myself."

After leaving the terminal, Fang Di drove the car over. Lao Jiu did not get in directly, but looked at the car. It was a black Crown car, brand new, without a license plate, and a temporary sticker on the windshield.

License plate. When Lao Jiu was about to get in the car, Fang Di immediately opened the rear door, as if he was waiting for Lao Jiu to get in. Lao Jiu was surprised and said, "I'll sit in the front, so it's easier to talk." He opened it himself.

Open the door and go up. Fang Di starts the car and drives away from the airport.

Lao Jiu asked, "Why do you let me sit in the back? I don't trust Brother Jiu."

Fang Di smiled lightly and said: "Brother Ninth, where are you thinking? I think the back seat is the leadership position."

Lao Jiu said, "Hey, this doesn't look like you."

Fang Di asked, "Send Brother Jiu to the hotel to rest first?"

Lao Jiu said, "Let's go see the house you bought first to see how determined you are, and then look at other things." Fang Di said, "That's not the way to go. After seeing the house, you have to go back and see the machine."

, the venue has to be turned back again, which is an extra round trip.”

Lao Jiu said, "Oh, then just follow the way."

The atmosphere along the way was a bit dull. Lao Jiu didn't ask any questions, so Fang Di drove silently, asking and answering questions. Lao Jiu noticed Fang Di's abnormal mood and couldn't ask more questions, so he stopped talking. Fang Di turned on the music

Opening it to ease the discomfort caused by the fact that neither of them spoke, they walked dully all the way to Master Lei's machine tool processing workshop.

When the car drove into the courtyard, Master Lei came out to greet someone when he saw someone coming.

After getting out of the car, Fang Di introduced politely: "Master Lei, this is our leader. He is from the United States. He just got off the plane and came to see the situation of the noodle machine."

Master Lei shook hands with Lao Jiu enthusiastically and said, "Okay, okay, I'll take you to see it."

Entering the large workshop, there was a worker working in front of his own lathe, and the other lathes were not running. The overall frame of the simulated hand-rolled noodle machine has come out, but the linkage shaft and force plate have not yet been installed.

Lao Jiu looked around the machine and asked: "When will it start spinning?"

Master Lei said: "It will be started next month, but it is only the transmission part, and it will take some time before it can be used."

Lao Jiu asked: "Are you having any difficulties?"

Master Lei said: "It's not difficult, it's just a matter of time. Now I'm using a crankshaft from a scrapped truck. Once the shape is finalized, I'll switch to a custom-made crankcase. With the crankcase, everything else will be easy."

Lao Jiu patted the machine and said, "I count on it."

Master Lei said: "Don't worry, I guarantee you can use it. If you can't make something so simple, you will be laughed to death."

Fang Di said: "Brother Lei, the trademark application has been registered. I applied for the four trademarks of Lao Lei Family, Brother Lei, Master Lei, and Lei Mansion. Let's see which one can pass the preliminary review. Just wait."

Master Lei said: "Don't worry, don't worry, I'll let you worry about it."

Lao Jiu said: "I am in a hurry this time. Next time I come, I will ask Master Lei to come out and sit."

Master Lei said: "No, no need, Miss Fang and my cousin are old classmates, we are not outsiders." Lao Jiu chatted with Master Lei for a few minutes, and when the words and etiquette were fulfilled, he said: "Master Lei is also very busy.

, we won’t bother you, thank you for your hard work, please.”

Master Lei said politely: "The conditions here are too bad and there is nothing to entertain you, so I won't keep you here."

After some polite greetings, Fang Di and Lao Jiu left the machine tool processing workshop and continued to drive west along the North Outer Ring Road. When they were approaching the pre-selected production base site, Fang Di said: "Brother Jiu, the gate on the south side of the road is just ahead.

"

Lao Jiu waited for the car to approach the gate and said, "Don't go in yet. Park on the side of the road. I'll take a look at the general sanitary environment." So Fang Di parked the car on the side of the road, and it was on the north side of the road, separated from the gate by a road.

Road. The two got off the car. Lao Jiu looked around and observed the sanitary environment in this area. After all, it is a food production base. If the sanitary environment is not good, then it is not a problem that a company can solve, and sanitary problems

Food production companies are a matter of life and death. After seeing it, Lao Jiu had no objections to the environment here, or he was satisfied.

Fang Di took out a traffic map of Beijing and laid it on the hood. He drew it and explained: "Our current location is here. There is a main road in front. Five kilometers to the south is the area where we are planning to rent a store. I will buy it."

We also chose this location to make it easier to manage the main store first. I don’t think the location of future chain stores should be too far into the city center to avoid being crowded into a bunch of people. We should consider both the density of people and the transportation route of semi-finished products.

Try to choose a route that cuts off people from the outer ring, and try to avoid urban areas.

Lao Jiu nodded and said, "Let's go in and have a look."

The two got into the car, and Fang Di turned the car around on the highway and stopped at the gate. The yard gate was locked, and the signboard "Xingchen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd." was still on the door.

Fang Di got out of the car and took out the key to unlock the door, while introducing: "It turned out to be a small township enterprise that produced portable radios. In fact, it just brought back the parts processed and purchased from outside and assembled them. The market did not recognize this brand and closed it down.

This was introduced by an acquaintance from the District Armed Forces Department, and the yard belongs to the village committee."

Walking into the yard, Lao Jiuli looked around. The yard is rectangular. On the north side is a row of bungalows next to the road. To the west are the reception room, factory director's office, financial room and dormitory, a total of 6 houses. On the west side

There are two larger houses, and the signs say material warehouse and finished product warehouse. On the south side are two larger houses, and the signs say assembly workshop and packaging workshop.

After reading it, Lao Jiu stood in the middle of the yard and looked around and said: "Not bad, not bad. The assembly workshop has been changed into a production workshop. It is no problem to install a large stove. The packaging workshop has been changed into a noodle room. The material warehouse and finished product warehouse have all been changed into cold storage."

Fang Di said: "If Brother Ninth is satisfied, then I will sign it."

Lao Jiu asked: "How many years can I sign for?"

Fang Di said: "The longest time is 15 years. This is the attitude of the village committee. The village director said that this place may become a prosperous area in less than 15 years, and maybe it will be demolished in five or six years."

Lao Jiu said: "Then sign for 15 years."

Fang Di said: "Okay."

Lao Jiu pointed to the row of bungalows and said: "Let's take care of some things that can be done first, such as beds, bedding, tables and chairs, telephones. You don't understand stoves and freezers, I will take care of them next time."

Fang Di said: "Understood."

After looking at the site selection for the production base, Fang Di drove left from the main road and drove south. After walking less than two kilometers, he saw a villa area through the wall to the west. The neatly arranged independent villas announced a class.

The territory, and further on, we reach the east gate of the villa area. The front door is broad and luxurious, with the four golden characters of "Beili Villa" written on it.

Fang Di stopped the car next to the gate and said: "If the production site is determined, and if the location of the mother store is determined, I inspected the residential area between the mother store and the production base. Maybe this place is the most suitable for Brother Jiu to set up camp.

.”

Lao Jiu said: "I'm here to start a business, and I don't know much about local customs. Will living in a house like this have any impact?"

Fang Di said: "With the development momentum of China, especially Beijing, I can't say whether I will lose money on other things. I can be sure that I will not lose money on buying a house, and I can make money. Ninth Brother is a foreign businessman, Ninth Brother's business

Confidence is also part of employee confidence.”

Lao Jiu said: "Let's take a look at the location of the mother store first."

So Fang Di continued to drive south and walked for more than ten minutes to enter the bustling area. There were more roads, more traffic lights, shops, vehicles and pedestrians everywhere. All the things that an international metropolis should have are here.

Fang Di drove into an east-west commercial street and stopped in front of a restaurant called "Alin Cantonese Restaurant" on the north side of the road.

Fang Di said: "We talked about stores, and this one is my favorite. This was introduced by a friend from the Beijing Investment Promotion Office. This is a state-owned store, and the contract period ends in April. It must be finalized before the 1st of the month, otherwise

It is regarded as giving up. The house can be handed over on May 1st. If the lease is less than one year, there is no need to negotiate. If the lease is more than one year, one month's rent will be waived. It will be considered as decoration time. No matter what the size of the decoration is, the rent will not be deducted. It is not business hours now. Dinner

You can go in and have a look."

Lao Jiu asked: "Why do you prefer this company?"

Fang Di replied: "Because the location, area, rent, and transportation are all suitable. Let's put it this way, if you don't have a strong relationship, you can't get it. And you are a foreign investor, and bringing in foreign capital will have political achievements. If I can decide, I will

I would rather adjust the production base than give up this store. Now I feel that businesses from all over the world are crowding into Beijing, and it is too difficult to find a suitable store."

Lao Jiu said: "You understand the situation in Beijing. I sent you here because I trust you."

Fang Di said: "I think this parent store in particular should strive to sign for 15 years."

Lao Jiu said: "I have no objection, just go ahead and do it."

After looking at the machines, production base, Beili Villa, and the location of the mother store, the rest was to look at Fang Di’s house. Fang Di didn’t say anything more and continued to drive forward. Not far away was a T-shaped road, a car

Turn left onto another main road, drive for a while and then turn into a street. The car entered a new community called "Tianjie New Village" and stopped in front of a building.

Fang Di said: "Brother Ninth, here we are."

There is an iron gate in the corridor, and you need to enter a password to open the electronic door lock. When Fang Di opened the door, Lao Jiu looked around the community. It should be considered a very small community, with four buildings forming a rectangle and a garden in the middle.

, like an enlarged courtyard house, with several mid- to high-end cars parked in front of each building, which also reflects the composition of the residents here.

Lao Jiu followed Fang Di to the third floor. As soon as he entered the house, he smelled the unique smell of new house decoration. Everything was new. Fang Di did not prepare men's soft slippers, so Lao Jiu did not need to change shoes. They were large ones.

The cotton-leather shoes made a clanging sound on the wooden floor, and there were one step after another on the smooth floor. The living room was several square meters and empty, with only a coffee table, a set of sofas and a water dispenser. The coffee table, sofa and water dispenser were all missing.

Fang Di said: "Brother Ninth, sit down first and I'll get the tea set."

Lao Jiu sat down and put his travel bag next to him. Even though the room was heated, he didn't take off his cotton-padded clothes. He obviously had no intention of doing so.

Fang Di moved several packing boxes of different sizes from the kitchen and unpacked them next to the coffee table. It turned out to be a Kung Fu tea set, with a bamboo tea tray, a cup, a bowl, and a water bucket, a complete set.

Lao Jiu said: "Don't be busy. I just came to take a look at the house to see how determined you are. I'll leave after just one look."

Fang Di said: "How can that be done? Brother Ninth didn't even get a drink of water when he came to my place, so can I still hang out?"

Lao Jiu said: "I didn't know yet, but you also like Kung Fu tea."

Fang Di said: "Where is it? I drink boiled water, which saves money and improves my beauty. This is specially prepared for Brother Jiu. When I received your call, I hurried to buy it. I need water to drink when the leader comes to inspect."

Lao Jiu said: "From the moment we met, I felt that something was not quite right about you, and it was difficult to ask questions."

Fang Di said: "There is pressure, so be careful and cautious, and don't make any mistakes. I have signed the agreement, borrowed the money, and bought a house and a car. It is already a road in Huashan."

Lao Jiu asked: "Have you regretted it?"

Fang Di shook his head and said: "Actually, I am of no use to Brother Ninth. We have known each other for 6 years and I haven't seen any changes in you. But you have changed in one month since you arrived in Hongchuan. It's like a different person. Hongchuan

That month will be useful to you."

Lao Jiu said in confusion: "The more I listen, the more confused I become. Let's open up and talk about it, okay?"

Fang Di gave a forced smile and said, "Can't you hear this? I just told Brother Ninth that I understand everything and know what to do. I am showing my loyalty to Brother Ninth."

Lao Jiu got a little anxious and stood up and said, "What's wrong with you? Why did Brother Jiu offend you?"

Fang Di hesitated for a long time and said calmly: "I didn't expect Brother Ninth to come to Beijing first. I thought you would go to Berlin first."

Lao Jiu thought for a while, suddenly understood, and said: "You mean I thought Zinong was in trouble, no, it was useless, so I kicked him away. You saw me treating my friends like this, and you were scared."

"

Fang Di said: "It's sad when a rabbit dies and a fox is dead. Who can guarantee that you won't make any mistakes? You have to remain useful to others at all times. Isn't this difficult for anyone? What should you do if you become useless at a certain moment? Don't worry if you don't.

"?"

Lao Jiu said in shock: "Oh my God! Who do you think Brother Jiu is?"

Fang Di said: "To be more utilitarian, our stall will soon throw real money into it. Mr. Ye's brain is not something we can cultivate. How will he open his mouth if something happens in the future?"

Lao Jiu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly he felt at ease and was no longer in a hurry. He sat down, took out his passport from his coat pocket, turned to the page with the German visa, unfolded it and put it on the coffee table, pushed it forward and said: "

See for yourself."

Fang Di released his hand and picked up his passport to look at it.

Lao Jiu said: "Think about the day when Zinong's case was reported in the newspaper, and look at the visa date. You know how long it takes to apply for a visa. You can do the math yourself."

Fang Di looked at it, smiled, and said awkwardly but happily: "Hey, Brother Ninth, that was my mistake, a big mistake! I was just wondering, Brother Ninth is not that kind of person."

Lao Jiu said with relief: "I was worried about you at first, but now I am relieved."

Fang Di put down his passport and asked: "Why do you have concerns about me?"

Lao Jiu said: "Some people accuse him of being a traitor. If I go to see him and he is photographed by reporters, then it means that the friend of the traitor is opening a restaurant in Beijing. Will it affect the business? Do you agree with things that affect the business?" Fang

Di sat on the single sofa on one side and asked, "Is Ye Zinong a traitor?"

Lao Jiu said: "No."

Fang Di said: "Then let's act in the most self-interested way. The truth will always be clear. I believe it won't be long. The country will not let a patriotic person suffer all the time, nor will it let a patriotic female star."

In this way, the life of art is ruined, and our restaurant will not open immediately, it will take time. Even if you are photographed by reporters, even if the restaurant is temporarily affected, when the truth comes out in the future, your ninth brother will be another image of the restaurant.

The benefits will definitely outweigh the temporary losses.”

Lao Jiu said: "I have never thought about this, and I don't want to go there."

Fang Di smiled and said, "The room is heated, so take off your cotton-padded clothes first. I'll wash out the tea set right away and offer a cup of tea to Brother Ninth. This time I'm not trying to curry favor with the leader, but to apologize to Brother Ninth."

Lao Jiu took off his cotton-padded clothes and put them aside. He went over to help Fang Di and packed the tea tray, water conduit and bucket, and powered on the base of the electric kettle. Fang Di went to the kitchen to wash the electric kettle, cups, and bowls, and took them

I made Tieguanyin tea and used a new kettle to get most of the pure water from the water dispenser. When everything is ready, I can boil water to make tea.

Making tea was naturally Lao Jiu's job. While waiting for the water to be boiled, Lao Jiu said, "Brandy came to see me before I came here.

Lao Jiu pushed Di up a little.

After listening to this, Fang Di said: "This statement has only attitude meaning and no practical significance. Brother Ninth understands Mr. Ye. Do you think he will ask the Americans for help?"

Lao Jiu said: "No. Then I am an American too."

Fang Di said: "You are Chinese with American citizenship."

Lao Jiu smiled and said: "Actually, this is also a concern of mine. Zinong tells the truth in everything he says, and I can't really help him. It's pointless to just talk about it.

It’s true.” Fang Di said, “It’s true that you went to see your friend. It’s also true that you didn’t take Brandi’s money.” At this time, the water boiled, and Lao Jiu skillfully made and washed the tea.

, then brew and froth, pour out two cups of tea in a tureen, and use teacup tongs to put the two cups of tea into saucers respectively.

Fang Di picked up the saucer with both hands, held up the cup of tea to Lao Jiu, and said, "Brother Jiu, I was wrong. I will apologize to you."

Lao Jiu waved his hand and said: "Oh, that's enough, what are you doing?"

Fang Di chuckled and said, "Then Brother Ninth has forgiven me?"

Lao Jiu waved his hand again and said: "Why don't you forgive me? Drink your tea."

As a result, the previous dullness disappeared with Lao Jiu's wave of his hand.

Fang Di drank a cup of tea, calmed down for a moment, and said, "Brother Ninth, maybe I am more sensitive to some things due to the influence of my family environment. If I say something inappropriate, please don't mind, Brother Ninth."

Lao Jiu said: "Hey, you started this way, I guess it's not a big deal. It doesn't matter, just tell me." Fang Di said: "Mr. Ye has studied Marxism for so many years, and he should have a lot of notes and the like. With his

In the current situation, do you think it is safe to keep these things around him?"

Lao Jiu thought for a while and said: "What you said is really a big deal, but if I mention this to him... nine times out of ten, I'll run into trouble. He's like... How can I put it? It seems like everything is wrong."

not give a damn about."

Fang Di said: "He doesn't care, and you as his friend don't care either? In fact, everyone can see that Ye Zi Nong's situation is dangerous. If something happens to him... I shouldn't say this... At all times and in all countries,

Many things were not significant at the time, but became inexplicable later. Manuscripts and notes are the evidence that best illustrates this person."

Lao Jiu also seemed nervous and said, "The more you talk about it, the more serious I think this is."

Fang Di said, "These things, like his people, may encounter unexpected events at any time. You can't control him, but you can transfer his most important things. Since he doesn't care, you can put those things away."

Berlin is the same as being in Beijing. It's best if you can bring the person back. Real estate attorneys, overseas Chinese associations, and the embassy can handle it. If you can't bring the person back, at least you have to bring the notes back and fly directly with the things.

Beijing cannot be brought to the United States."

Lao Jiu looked at Fang Di for a long time and said, "You have been thinking about these things for a long time, right?"

Fang Di smiled and said, "Brother Ninth thinks so highly of me, so I have to behave well."

Lao Jiu said, "What kind of family you come from, you think about things differently."

Fang Di immediately changed the subject and asked: "Brother Ninth, you have seen the house, do you think I am determined enough?"

Lao Jiu said, "This house is only 100 square meters. I can't say it's ambitious. It's okay."

Fang Di said, "I think it's too much. It's too much to drive a car worth RMB 40,000 and live in such a big house. I only spent half of the money, and the other half is deposited in the bank to earn interest. You can't spend money just for the sake of spending it."

Well, it just serves the purpose of restriction."

Lao Jiu said, "I came to see it this time. It's very good. Once you see it, it's serious."

Fang Di said, "Brother Ninth, have I ever lied about anything? Besides, it became real the moment I signed to borrow money. Why is there still a problem of telling the truth now?"

Lao Jiu said: "Tan Ruihua came to see me to understand your situation. If Chairman Tan wants to bear your liability for breach of contract, he is fully capable."

Fang Di understood and asked: "How did he find you?"

Lao Jiu said: "I didn't ask."

Fang Di said: "Although I am not a soldier, the blood of soldiers flows in my bones. There is no such thing as breaking one's word."

Lao Jiu asked: "Is there any news about the trademark?"

Fang Di replied: "I have already applied. The preliminary review will take some time. I am waiting."

Lao Jiu said: "I will have about one month's operation process and quantitative data there. Now that the store and production base have been decided, let's buy a house as you suggested. It will be convenient to go to the production base." Fang Di

Said: "Brother Jiu, I don't want to buy my car for now. There are discounts for foreign investors. We will wait until we register the company to see how much tax exemption there is." Lao Jiu said, "You understand the principle of not taking the road ahead, and you know how we want to make money. In addition to stoves and freezers,

These are more technical things, and you can do the rest."

Fang Di nodded and said, "I listen to Brother Ninth."

Lao Jiu looked at the house and said, "It looks like no one is living in it yet."

Fang Di said: "Just these two days, just take the time to fill up the refrigerator. I have to eat."

Lao Jiu asked: "What does your family think of this?"

Fang Di said: "They only know that I am an intern. I said that I am an intern general manager for Brother Jiu's New York company. This is also true. They don't know the rest. I want to wait until the stall is officially launched before I can talk to them."

Lao Jiu said: "This is no small matter, we need to talk about it early."

Lao Jiu didn't realize that Fang Di had changed the subject without leaving a trace since he finished talking about the leaf farmers, and unknowingly started talking about the preparation of the company. (To be continued)


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