Chapter 154 Meet
After staying in Taipei for less than 40 hours, Sucheng embarked on the return journey.
Wang Sheng and Zhang Rongsheng saw him off together. When they arrived at Taoyuan Airport, they saw two customs officials waiting there from afar. Seeing their party, they immediately came over.
Su Cheng and others immediately stopped.
The leader was still the customs officer who saw the shiny epaulettes that day, and Lin Jinqian, who was in a gray workplace skirt, was next to him. Four or five meters away from Su City, the two of them paused. The official smiled and said, "Is Mr. Su going back? That...Lin Jinqian."
Lin Jinqian changed into a conservative gray suit, which was less sexy and more solemn. She was stared at by the officer and had no choice but to apologize: "Mr. Su Cheng, I did something wrong. I'm sorry."
"It's okay." Su Cheng nodded kindly, and then continued to move forward, smiling at Wang Sheng and Zhang Rongsheng at the same time. He doesn't care much about Lin Jinqian's attitude, and she can't sincerely apologize, but the two major groups of Formosa Plastics and Evergreen show their goodwill.
Lin Jinqian's officer was afraid of an accident. He bowed to see her off with a smile on his face, and looked at Lin Jinqian with pleading eyes and said, "Xiaolin, I've been taking care of you for many years. Don't make me lose my pension."
Su Cheng heard it vaguely, turned around and waved his hand, and said to Wang Sheng and Zhang Rongsheng, "Don't be difficult for them. Next time I come to Taipei, I will definitely make an appointment with you first."
Wang Sheng gave Su Cheng a basket of Taiwanese specialties and said with a smile, "When Mr. Su Cheng comes next time, you must stay for a while. There are many scenic spots in Taiwan. I have a villa near Sun Moon Lake, and it is very comfortable to go in summer. You can pick mushrooms by yourself.
"I hope it will be easier when I come next time. I only stayed for two days, and there were three groups of people behind me. It's too hard for me."
"Haha, Taiwan's security department is very boring. How can you usually see businessmen from the mainland? I guess they have practiced with you. It's like tracking a tiger in the mountains. Wang Sheng put aside the serious topic with jokes.
"The loan is approved by the government department, is it okay?" Su Cheng asked in a low voice. Tens of millions of loans naturally need the approval of Taiwan's government departments.
Zhang Rong looked at the boarders passing by. He said in an inaudible voice: "There is no problem with the competent economic authorities. However, a few months ago, Taiwan just set up the 'Mainland Work Steering Group'. We are fighting for their authorization. Mr. Su, don't worry. Formosa Plastics and Evergreen work together. We can do it.
Wang Sheng smiled twice and said, "The number of seals on the application letter is almost more than that of the permanent establishment of the central government. It's just tens of millions of dollars, and it's not to build missiles in the mainland. The affairs of the country were ruined by this group of bureaucrats.
Su Cheng smiled, patted him on the shoulder and said, "I feel the same way. Thank you for your hard work."
The three shook hands again and put him on the plane.
In Abu Dhabi in the evening, there is always gray dust floating in the sky. This is the worst time, and people are hiding in their rooms and cars. There are few pedestrians.
Zhang Haochang wrapped his face in a scarf and got into the Kempinski Hotel with Kang Qingfeng. They sat in the corner of the hall, their faces dark and heavy, as if they could drip ink from the United Arab Emirates, and they were not in a good mood.
After a while, the leader in charge of translation also came. He coughed and said, "Lao Gan said that he was a technical man, and it was useless to come. He made food for us in the room."
"The technology of fart. Well, it's good to get something to eat. This damn place costs too much, and it still refuses to allocate money. When Zhang Haochang said this, he sighed and said, "I now know why Sioux City lives in Kempinski. Look, all the dignitaries and celebrities in the United Arab Emirates are wandering in Kempinski, more diligent than their bedrooms."
Kang Qingfeng said helplessly, "Leader, can you make another report? You have to stay in Kempinski for at least two nights. The swimming pool and restaurant are the best places to talk about things. We can't get in at all. We can only stay in the hall. If they go through the side door, we don't know.
"$799 a night, how can I stay?" The leader rolled his eyelids and said, "We should try our best to overcome the difficulties. It's the same for us to wait in the hall."
"How can it be the same? Those who pass through the hall are all people who have something to do. Even if they want to give you a chance, they don't have time." Kang Qingfeng said angrily, "What can you do when you go to the ministry and wait in the hall?"
"The country's foreign exchange is very precious, $799. How much silk do you want to sell? How many handicrafts do you sell? How much oil do you sell? The leader told them everything his superior told them and denied, "If such a report is typed, the first one to be scolded is me, and the money can't come."
"If we can't get the bid of the oil field, $199 per night is a waste." Kang Qingfeng saw the leader's indifference and didn't bother to say anything when he shook his hand.
The three of them were quiet for a while, and Zhang Haochang suddenly stabbed Kang Qingfeng and said, "Come in."
Ibrahim, Minister of Petroleum of the United Arab Emirates, came in. In a country like the United Arab Emirates with seven chiefs and heads of state, the oil minister's ownership of oil fields has little power, and it is not even as good as the valued members of the royal family.
However, the largest official that Zhang Haochang and others can contact for free is him.
The two rushed to 10 meters away from Ibrahim before being stopped by his bodyguard. Kang Qingfeng seemed to be fighting. He pushed away the bodyguard's arm and wrist. Zhang Haochang took the opportunity to shout in English, "Mr. Minister, Mr. Minister, please give us a chance. It only takes 10 minutes."
"You can apply for a formal meeting. Minister Ibrahim has something to do now. I'm sorry." Ibrahim's secretary answered on his behalf in English, but blocked the two people with his body.
"It will take two months after the formal meeting, and we won't have that long."
"Sorry, the minister is very busy with his work. He has met you once according to the regulations. If you want a second time, please line up."
Kang Qingfeng scolded in Chinese: "How do we know that the first meeting is so important!"
While talking, Ibrahim is about to cross the lobby.
Zhang Haochang and others wanted to keep up, but they were not only persuaded by the bodyguard, but also stopped by the hotel security guard.
It was not until Ibrahim entered the restaurant and sat down before the security guards stood back in their seats.
Zhang Haochang squeezed his mouth and returned to the lobby and asked, "What should I do? Shall we go in and have a drink?"
"If you don't have an invoice, you can pay for it yourself." The team leader was in charge of the account and said rudely.
"Pay by yourself." Although Zhang Haochang was in pain, his face was not exposed at all. Anyway, he was also a real-power official who returned from the sea.
The leader smiled and said, "This is one of the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi. You want a glass of ice water, which is airlifted from the Alps. There is no discount for $19. You two go in and drink it."
"Can't we spend $19 on meals?"
"I don't say it. You report to the above, and the superior agrees. I will immediately approve the cash of $19 to you."
"Let's go in." Kang Qingfeng felt unhappy and pulled Zhang Haochang to go in.
Zhang Haochang followed a few steps, stopped again without warning, and grabbed Kang Qingfeng.
"What's the matter again?"
"Look at that." Zhang Haochang pointed.
Kang Qingfeng fixed his eyes and said in surprise, "Su Cheng?"
"Ask him?" Zhang Haochang's mind is flexible.
"What do you ask? He is also a competitor, right? Kang Qingfeng whispered, "Dahua Industry has got the oil concession. What I want to see most now is our joke."
Zhang Haochang glanced at the leader and said, "We are indeed a joke. At this time, there is nothing to be embarrassed about."
As he spoke, he chased Su Cheng and greeted him with a smile: "Su Dong."
The security guard of the restaurant thought that he wanted to do his old trick again, so he was ready, and someone jumped to warm up first.
Zhang Haochang quickly stopped and shouted, "Dong Su! Director Su!"
Su Cheng turned around strangely and heard the on-duty manager of the restaurant say word by word in English, "Please don't harass our guests, otherwise we can only ask you out."
Zhang Haochang looked at Su Cheng eagerly.
"Please ask him to come over. We know each other." Su Cheng raised the volume a little bit.
The manager immediately changed his face, said "please" with a smile, and brought Zhang Haochang to Su Cheng.
Kang Qingfeng and the team leader also quietly approached.
Su Chengsai gave the manager $5, and then said, "What's wrong with you?"
Zhang Haochang hesitated and said, "Are you here for dinner alone? Do we want to sneak in?"
"I'm here to meet Ibrahim, the Minister of Petroleum." Su Cheng added.
Zhang Haochang was excited at first, and then he was disappointed again. The same is true of Kang Qingfeng.
In the past few days when Su Cheng was away, they invited Ibrahim through various channels and even invited the ambassador to come forward. They only met the deputy minister, which did not help the bidding at all. Therefore, they are very clear that unless a weighty economic assistance contract is signed, Ibrahim will not even bother to give 10 minutes, let alone a meal. It's okay to have a meal in Sucheng. It's too much to have a meal with the Minister of Petroleum of the United Arab Emirates.
"Forget it, let's find another opportunity and don't delay." Zhang Haochang took a step back regretfully.
Su Cheng was going to go in, but he thought about it, but said, "Come on."
"This... how good is this."
"In fact, there is nothing mysterious. I'm here to get the location of the oil field." Su Cheng stopped for a moment and said, "Although it is not a bidding group, the purpose of our bidding is the same. It is to let China get oil, right?"
Zhang Haochang lowered his head shyly.
"Leader Wang, wait a minute, we'll be back soon." Su Cheng told the manager on duty again and took the two into the restaurant.
In fact, although information such as the location of oil fields is highly confidential, only with relevant geological data can the corresponding conclusions be obtained. In addition to large oil companies like Mobil, Sucheng has to tell a huge thing the location of the oil field in order to guess the information such as the reserves and output of the oil field.
Zhang Haochang and Kang Qingfeng followed Su Cheng with great interest.