Chapter 704 First Arrival in Xiangjiang
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The Changjiang Group sent someone to pick him up.
Without the imaginary lineup of luxury cars, two minibuses beat everyone up.
The problem of the car, in fact, everyone doesn't care too much.
Of the 35 students, more than 99% are from the rich generation, and none of them have suffered a bit.
Not to mention sending a car, even if they don't send a car, they have no objection to walking.
But the number of minibuses is only two!
Plus bodyguards and secretaries on the field, over a hundred people!
The two minibuses were not big, and there were obviously not enough seats. Among the people present, Li Dong and Yang Shaopeng brought the most people.
Yang Shaopeng let out a little breath, stood in front of the car and looked at it for a while before saying to Xiang Bing: "Dean, why don't Brother Li and I go there by ourselves, and we will call later."
Xiang Bing was also a little embarrassed at this time. It can be said that there were frequent situations during this trip to Xiangjiang.
Originally, the Yangtze River Group would not have made such a mistake, but Xiang Bing didn't know what was going on. He had clearly arranged it before he came, and he specifically said that there were too many people, but in the end there were still only two minibuses.
With 35 students and a few professors, the two cars are more than enough.
But what about other people?
Many people are coming to Xiangjiang for the first time, should they rush over by themselves?
It stands to reason that even if the academy did not bring these bodyguards and assistants, everyone would have nothing to say.
The college serves only the students and not others.
But if everything can be done completely according to the rules, then why not open a business school, just open a law school.
Yang Shaopeng offered to stay, Xiang Bing hesitated for a moment, at this time Li Dong also chuckled and said: "Dean, you go over first, we will arrive later."
Seeing that both of them said that, and it was really too late to send a car at this time, Xiang Bing thought for a while and said: "Then I will let Lao Zhang and the others accompany everyone to the hotel, and I will go with you."
Li Dong hasn't spoken yet.
Yang Shaopeng smiled and refused: "Thank you, Dean, but you should go with everyone here. I come to Xiangjiang at least ten times a year, and the place is familiar."
Hearing his refusal, Xiang Bing couldn't say anything more at this time, and nodded silently.
When everyone got into the car one after another, the seats were barely enough.
Seeing Li Dong and the others standing below, Wu Yajun stuck his head out of the car window and said, "Dongzi, is there no place to sit? Why don't you come down and accompany you, I'm familiar with this place."
Li Dong shook his head with a smile and said, "No, I will go with Brother Yang. Go there first. There are a lot of people on my side, so I have to make some arrangements."
Wu Yajun didn't say any more after hearing the words, nodded and said: "Then be careful on the road, we will wait for you at the hotel."
"good."
Everyone exchanged a few words, Xiang Bing asked a few more questions, and the minibus drove away slowly.
As soon as the minibus left, Yang Shaopeng curled his lips and said, "Xiangjiang people are as virtuous as British guys! I'm afraid I'll spend an extra penny! I'm too lazy to say anything. I'll leave it in China, I..."
Li Dong shook his head slightly and said, "It's all domestic, so don't worry about Brother Yang. Besides, everyone has their own way of doing business. We think it suits us, but others may not approve of it."
The matter of dispatching a car this time is obviously very different from the way things are done in the Mainland.
In the mainland, even if they don't send any luxury cars in order to support the scene, at least they don't count on saving two cars.
Whether there was a misunderstanding in the middle is hard to say, but the two felt that the huge Changjiang Group would not make such a small mistake, that is to say, the two minibuses were indeed the predetermined number.
On his first day in Xiangjiang, Li Dong felt that he had learned something.
The two stood outside the airport for a while, Li Dong smiled and said, "Brother Yang, take a taxi or the subway?"
"What kind of car to take, wait a minute."
Yang Shaopeng smiled and said: "My brother finally came to Xiangjiang. I can let you take a taxi. I look down on me too much. SITC Xiangjiang Branch has been established for 15 years. If I can't handle such a trivial matter, I will be in vain.
I used to think that the guests can do as they please, but the host didn’t take us seriously, so the old man will be the host today. "
While speaking, Yang Shaopeng's secretary had already finished making calls.
Seeing this, Li Dong didn't bother about it anymore, and started chatting with Yang Shaopeng at the door.
The two people brought a total of more than 20 people, which is not a small number. In addition, people like Zhou Haidong and Yang Shaopeng were mostly dressed in black suits, which attracted many people's attention.
However, at Xiangjiang International Airport, everyone can meet anyone, so everyone just pays attention to it, and no one is too surprised.
After chatting for about twenty minutes, the car arrived!
Or the convoy is coming!
A Rolls-Royce led the way, followed by seven or eight Mercedes-Benz.
Li Dong looked at Yang Shaopeng in surprise, not questioning his strength, but thinking that Xiangjiang is a branch after all, and it would be a waste for Haifeng to have such a team here.
Yang Shaopeng didn't explain, and greeted Li Dong to get on the Rolls Royce in front.
When other people got into the car, Yang Shaopeng smiled and said: "When you go out, you still have to prepare for the show. These days, even the hotel pick-up and drop-off vehicles are Rolls-Royce motorcades. If we do business, we can't be suppressed too much by a hotel." Bar."
Li Dong knew that he was talking about the peninsula, and the Rolls-Royce motorcade of the peninsula had caused quite a stir.
Coincidentally, Li Dong and the others stayed at the Peninsula Hotel this time.
Yang Shaopeng continued: "Don't look at the pragmatism that Xiangjiang is promoting. In fact, whoever wants to believe is really stupid. No matter where you are doing business, you have to let people see your strength. Especially this Bian has been deeply influenced by the UK, and is very concerned about status and appearance, here we have to be more publicized than in the mainland."
Li Dong nodded in agreement when he heard the words, "That's not wrong."
Pragmatically, that is relative.
When everyone knows you, when you are wearing an undershirt and big pants and others can recognize you, then you can say condescendingly that I am being pragmatic.
But you are an unknown junior, you wear a sweatshirt and big pants when you go to discuss business.
For companies with slightly stricter rules, you can't even enter the gate!
If you meet someone who is more rigid, I am afraid that the first impression will turn sharply. Let alone talk about business, no one will listen to what you say.
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The two chatted all the way, and the Peninsula Hotel soon arrived.
The Xiangjiang River is not big, and it is only such a big place to go around, no matter how far it is, it will not be far away.
Speaking of the Peninsula Hotel, its reputation is not small.
It has been selected as one of the top ten famous hotels in the world, and has received the President of the United States, the Queen of England and a series of movie stars.
This time when many people come to Xiangjiang, the Peninsula Hotel is the choice of most people.
Of course, the expenses are at your own expense.
For the business school, except for round-trip air tickets, all other expenses are borne by the students themselves.
After all, the tuition fee is only a few hundred thousand in total, and the round-trip airfare for inspections around the world alone is not a small amount. If it includes food and lodging, then the college will have to lose money.
The convoy stopped slowly at the entrance of the hotel.
As soon as Li Dong and Yang Shaopeng got out of the car, a professor from a college not far away came over and glanced at the motorcade. There will be some announcements, and then we can leave."
Li Dong and Yang Shaopeng responded, and led them into the hotel lobby.
As soon as he entered the hall, Li Dong was a little surprised and said, "So many people?"
There was a long queue in the hall. In Li Dong's view, the price of the peninsula is not low, and it's not a holiday now. Why are there so many people waiting in line to check in?
Without the help of the professor to explain, Yang Shaopeng smiled and said: "It's past one o'clock now, and the afternoon tea time of the Peninsula has begun. In Xiangjiang, the afternoon tea of the Peninsula is more famous than the Peninsula Hotel. If you can't afford the Peninsula Hotel, you go to the Peninsula for afternoon tea." Tea, this is a word that has been circulating for a long time.
There are not too many people now, but around three o'clock, there are many people at that time.
Among them are some celebrities, dignitaries, and some of the celebrities you see on TV are often seen here. "
"I see."
Li Dong sighed slightly, he didn't really understand the afternoon tea culture.
Jiangbei can be regarded as the south or the north. It should be regarded as the junction of the north and the south. Li Dong seldom has such an experience that the southerners who are really close to the coast and south like to drink afternoon tea.
Regardless of past life or present life, even on business trips, Li Dong seldom went to the southernmost side.
However, he had heard people talk about the Peninsula Afternoon Tea, and heard that it was very famous, but Li Dong didn't think about it at the time, he didn't expect it to be so popular, and there were people willing to wait in line.
Yang Shaopeng helped explain while walking: "Actually, in my opinion, the afternoon tea on the peninsula is just average. Maybe it's because I'm old, and I don't eat too much of the desserts and tiramisu they make. Habit.
But for afternoon tea here, what people want is a kind of atmosphere. As for the taste, I don't think others care too much. "
As Yang Shaopeng was talking, the professor who led the way next to him disapproved a little: "It's not just the sentiment, but also a kind of cultural and historical precipitation."
Yang Shaopeng smiled contemptuously, but did not refute.
On the contrary, Li Dong smiled and said: "If the peninsula afternoon tea can be counted as cultural and historical deposits, then the domestic cultural history will be so heavy that it will stop people. The peninsula is only a few years old. Professor Chen, don't bully me, a young man, to study. few."
The professor didn't get angry or anything like he imagined. He just smiled and said, "The more you argue, the clearer you get. But I won't argue with you about the Peninsula afternoon tea. Personal views and habits are different, at least I I really like to sit here and drink a cup of tea in my spare time, looking at the Victoria Harbour, which is a rare enjoyment.”
Hearing what he said, Li Dong didn't refute anymore.
To be honest, the level and self-cultivation of the professors at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business are absolutely top-notch.
At least Li Dong's words just now were overheard by others, and if they didn't work out, it would be a confrontation.
Several people walked while talking, and saw Xiang Bing and others on the other side of the hall.
Seeing Li Dong and the others coming, Xiang Bing breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "It's good that you come, I have a few things to say first."
"Everyone is an elite, and the academy will not really treat you like students. In Xiangjiang, you are completely free. Except for the specific itinerary that everyone must go to, the rest of the time you are free to arrange.
In addition, I still have things to deal with here, so I can't accompany you here anymore.
If you need anything, you can find Lao Chen and Lao Zhang, they will be here.
In addition, I would like to add that today and tomorrow, everyone can have a good time and have fun. In the future, everyone should try not to leave the team, and the academy will make arrangements. "
Everyone knows what the arrangement is.
The purpose of coming to Xiangjiang this time is for this, and everyone has no other opinions and nods one after another.
Xiang Bing then gave a few more instructions, probably because he was going to report on a mission or meet a guest, anyway, he left in a hurry after saying a few words.
As soon as he left, the two professors who stayed behind said a word to dismiss and also dispersed.
They are all the bosses of various companies, talking too much will be annoying.
Many people on the field have come to Xiangjiang many times, and some people are more familiar with them than these professors. There is no need for them to talk about where to go and how to play.
Li Dong chatted with the others, and Chen Ke walked over with the room card.
Lan Xingguo, who was talking to him, said with a smile: "Brother Li, go and see your room! I, a pauper, booked a room with a big bed, and I have to share the bed with that kid Wang Minghui. I feel so bad, fuck you!" Let me get to know you over there."
Everyone else laughed.
Li Dong also said helplessly: "Is there a big bed room in the peninsula?"
"You don't care if you have it, let's go, I just went upstairs to pack my luggage, and we will also come down to have afternoon tea and enjoy the petty bourgeois atmosphere later."
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Amidst Lan Xingguo's jokes, five or six bosses who got along well with Li Dong joined in the fun and followed him upstairs.
After entering the room, Lan Xingguo stopped teasing him. He stood on the balcony and looked at the golden sea water reflected by the sun for a while, before cursing: "Capitalism! Hedonism! I hate you exploiting classes the most, Deducting employees' wages to meet their own desires!"
Before Li Dong could refute, Yang Shaopeng said angrily, "That's our own money, and you guys who reimbursed us still have the face to complain to us about it."
Wang Minghui, who was wandering around the room, quickly waved his hands and said, "Don't count me in, I didn't complain. Brother Lan is jealous, Brother Li, why don't you just let Brother Lan sleep with a sand for a few nights, I don't want to be with you yet. He is in the same room, snoring very loudly."
Lan Xingguo joked: "I said Xiao Wang, how do you know that I snore loudly? You have been spying on me long ago?"
"I'm afraid of the eye of a needle."
"Hahaha……"
Everyone laughed, chatted for a few more words and parted ways.
Everyone has just arrived, and some things haven't settled down yet. I didn't come to Li Dong to see his luxurious sea view room, but mainly to recognize him.
But everyone has also made an appointment, we will pack up later, and go down for afternoon tea together.
Li Dong didn't refuse, he went to do as the Romans do, and since afternoon tea is so popular on the peninsula, it's good to try it.
After everyone left, seeing Chen Ke and the others helping to pack his luggage, Li Dong went to the window and made a phone call.
After reporting his safety, Li Dong leaned on the railing to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
In the sea view room, you can have a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour. 8