Chapter 95 Only because of being at the highest level (2)
For China, the quality of foreign names does not depend on the English words of the foreign countries, but on the Chinese language used to express the name. For example, Benz is far less interesting than Mercedes-Benz.
When the name Mu Ruilan was spoken for the first time by Joseph from Citibank, Peng Bo felt that the name had a strong flavor of Chinese culture.
"Old Mu, be careful and be careful when you meet." In this kind of alley in Shanghai, tall foreigners walking inside are almost in trouble.
Mu Ruilan, the editorial director of Fortune magazine, looked up at Peng Bo who was walking up the stairs. He was about to answer. Sure enough, when he raised his head, he hit something on it, but Peng Bo reminded him first that he only wanted to answer.
Neng smiled wryly, rubbed his head, and followed Peng Bo upstairs.
The stairs were very narrow and could only accommodate one person going up and down. When the weight of two people pressed on it, the stairs made a "squeaking" sound. Shi Jiao smiled and waited until the weight of the two people disappeared on the stairs before he walked up the stairs.
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This is a private restaurant, which is not very spacious inside, with only three tables.
"I know, you liked eating elbows very much last time. Our Shanghainese dialect seems to call them 'hoofs'..." Peng Bo looked at Mu Ruilan with a smile and asked, "Auntie, do you have hoofs?"
"Yes, yes." The forty-year-old aunt took good care of herself and looked neat and tidy.
"The braised pork belly is a must-try, as well as the grass-headed circle, bald lung, bad-boiled pork head, and big black ginseng with shrimp roe..."
To Mu Ruilan, the names of these dishes were like a book from heaven, but he knew that Peng Bo had abandoned Villa Malle and the Portman Hotel and brought him to this place, which was definitely not bad.
While ordering, the aroma of food was already wafting into the kitchen. This aroma was different from burgers and barbecue. This made Mu Ruilan, who had just begun to understand Chinese food, salivate.
"Sit down," Peng Bo said with a smile, "and drink some Japanese wine later." In fact, he suggested to his aunt to change the decoration here to Japanese food, but she still preferred to retain the flavor of the old Shanghai alley. "Formal introduction
"Look, Shi Jiao from the Portman Hotel Public Relations Department, Lao Mu from Fortune magazine." When Mu Ruilan was introduced, he seemed much more casual.
He is very clear about Mu Ruilan's purpose of coming. He has nothing to do but come to the Three Treasures Palace and he can only come here for the list. However, with so many world-class financial media gathered in Shanghai, it all depends on the price you pay.
"Oh, hello, Miss Shi Jiao." Mu Ruilan reached out her hand enthusiastically. Last time at the Mahler Villa, Heinwei was present, but this time it was replaced by the sexier Shi Jiao, who said to Peng Bo
Mu Ruilan could only guess about his private life, but he could not speak out. However, he adjusted his black-rimmed glasses and felt very funny.
The dignified leader - the boss of Pengbo Media Company, the public relations manager of the world-famous Portman Hotel, and himself, the editorial director of Fortune magazine, actually sat in this place where he couldn't stretch his waist to eat, and
, and I also love to eat.
"Donald, I like the food here very much." Mu Ruilan took the initiative to raise the small wine glass in front of him. This is the lowest-end Japanese sake, which was not available before. It was bought by Peng Bo after repeatedly begging his aunt. It seems that
I will store some wine here next time, "Let's have a drink."
He is no stranger to China’s wine culture, “You Chinese have a saying, it’s called, after five rounds of wine, three tastes of food...”
Shi Jiao smiled, and his earrings swayed, making a sound like silver bells, "Mr. Mu Ruilan, after three rounds of wine, five tastes of food."
"Yes, are you going to talk about something serious?" Mu Ruilan pushed up his glasses slyly, with a proud smile on his face. Peng Bo looked at Shi Jiao, and the two of them immediately understood that this old beauty was
To say something wrong on purpose is to deliberately change the topic.
Peng Bo does not reject this little cleverness. It is a good thing for foreigners to know Chinese culture.
Mu Ruilan solemnly took out a red invitation and handed it over with both hands.
Seeing how solemn he was, Peng Bo also took it with both hands. The bright red background looked very festive, the gilded yellow font looked more in line with Chinese cultural habits, and the cover of the invitation was also very grand.
"hna china
the next 50 ears the next fifty years”
Below is the cover of Fortune magazine. When you open the invitation, you will see an inscription from the Chinese old man wearing glasses.
"I wish the 1999 Fortune Forum Annual Meeting a complete success in Shanghai. November 18, 1998."
Peng Bo raised his head. Although he knew that the old man would appear on the bank of the Shanghai River on time for this feast of wealth, but after being reborn, he saw in person this legendary letter that was only issued to Fortune 500 CEOs and EOs.
Invitation, his heart was still a little agitated.
This inscription has clearly conveyed a message that the old man will attend Fortune's annual meeting on time, which is undoubtedly very attractive to those in the world's top 500 companies.
He looked at Mu Ruilan, who smiled and motioned for him to continue looking down.
Peng Bo lowered his head and turned it over gently, and his name suddenly appeared on it. He understood that this was an invitation specially given to him by Fortune magazine.
"Thank you." He picked up the wine glass. At that glorious moment in Shanghai a few months later, not everyone can stand on that stage that attracts worldwide attention.
Sure enough, Mu Ruilan also smiled, "Donald, you know, our Time Warner Group has been paying attention to China, just like our Fortune magazine has been paying attention to your list." Being noticed is a good thing, Peng said.
Bo smiled and said nothing, listening to Mu Ruilan continue to speak plainly, "This is written to you personally by Mr. Li Wen, the president of our Time Warner Group."
Time Warner CEO, Li Wen?
Undoubtedly, this is a name that is closer to Chinese culture. Compared to Forbes' indifference, Time Warner's enthusiasm obviously makes Peng Bo more attracted.
Shi Jiao stared at the man in front of him without blinking, but his face was as calm as water, without any waves.
"In three months, the 1999 Fortune Global Forum will be held in Shanghai. Our theme is China's next fifty years." Mu Ruilan said with a smile.
Well, 1999 is a year with mixed feelings. At the same time, it is also the year of celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of New China. An annual wealth meeting will bring many famous international and domestic entrepreneurs to this land.
Complete an unprecedented reunion...
Therefore, the significance of this annual wealth meeting is very extraordinary. For Westerners, before 1999, China was just a strange phenomenon, but since then, China has become a phenomenon that must be understood.
"Donald, you know that the Fortune Forum, founded by Fortune magazine under the American Time Warner Group, is a high-level gathering of global business leaders. We generally discuss economic issues with global trends. So far,
It has been held for five times in total." Mu Ruilan smiled and held out five fingers, "This year is the first time that a country's economic and social development prospects are the theme. This shows that China's future development direction has attracted worldwide attention, so..."
"So, you need this list to understand China's economy and China's business community even more!" Shi Jiao said with a smile.
Mu Ruilan extended his thumb and said with a smile, "I know that this year Donald's list is not a hundred people, but fifty people in fifty years. This is also very consistent with our theme of the next fifty years, so this list
It has to be Fortune Magazine, and I think the best place to publish it is at the Fortune Global Forum in more than three months!"
"But," Peng Bo took a sip of sake, "but in five days, world-class financial media will also gather in Shanghai, and their goal is also this list!"