Chapter 1062 International Treatment

There is a building complex in Dongjiaomin Lane, Dongcheng District. Foreigners are often seen entering and leaving the building on weekdays, and the gate is heavily guarded.

It seems to be an exaggeration to call it a building complex, but the architectural structure of a main building and three podium buildings is not common at this time.

If you can walk into this slightly mysterious guesthouse, you can find more of the extraordinary heritage and luxury here.

The guesthouse called Red Star International Hotel is much more advanced than ordinary guesthouses.

The most unique thing here is that you can enjoy the visible history.

You can see the decoration style, tableware, equipment, and murals of the last century, and you can enjoy authentic foreign cuisine and high-end services.

Even the authentic food that you can't eat in Lao Mo now can still be easily ordered here.

It can be said that in order to meet high-quality enjoyment and service, Red Star International Hotel has done its best.

Perhaps the only drawback is that living here is really expensive, at least for ordinary workers in Beijing, the accommodation fee here is sky-high.

The guesthouse in the steel rolling mill area charges 20 cents and 30 cents a night, and the single superior room charges at most 50 cents.

But here, the standard room costs 5 yuan.

If you need a higher-end room, there are rooms for 8, 10 and 18 yuan a night.

These are of course only accommodation fees, not including food and other service fees, but laundry, city pick-up and emergency medical treatment are free.

Regarding this point, it is very attractive to foreign affairs personnel from various countries who are stationed in the surrounding areas or on business trips or working.

Who doesn't want to enjoy the ultimate security, comfortable accommodation and special catering services when they are abroad, especially in temporarily backward areas such as the mainland?

Foreign affairs embassies of various countries have foreign license plates, but they are basically limited to office use. Few idiots will drive such vehicles to occupy the road to walk their dogs.

Or it can be said that such dogs are rare.

As long as foreign affairs personnel are stationed in this mysterious oriental country, no one will not want to feel the mystery and grandeur here.

The foreign affairs department will regularly arrange tourist activities, with local special personnel for reception and special personnel from the foreign affairs and investigation departments to accompany them. Li Xuewu has encountered several times.

But such semi-public activities have lost their meaning of fun for these people, and they don't want to be guarded by people.

Therefore, the Red Star International Hotel Guesthouse of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, which cooperates with the foreign affairs department, has a more attractive and convenient channel to provide a comfortable living and office experience.

The purpose of the steel rolling mill in building and creating this guesthouse is to facilitate the guests of the factory to live in the city and facilitate their office needs.

The Six Nations Hotel itself has the qualifications for external reception, but it is restricted by the steel rolling mill.

From the first day of its official opening, it has never been fully open to the public.

Even guests who are not of the highest level are arranged to stay in the factory guesthouse.

On the contrary, because Li Xuewu went to Tianjin and hosted the visiting business tour group, this place has gained a reputation in the foreign affairs circle.

Under the care of the leaders of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill Management Committee, the service here has been upgraded and adjusted.

It still maintains the function of high-level internal reception, and also focuses on high-level foreign affairs reception and high-level external reception.

The prices are all unified. The steel rolling mill is responsible for the settlement of high-level receptions for the internal staff. There is naturally not much cost for self-production and self-sale, except for those imported food and consumables.

For external high-level receptions, the core is to build a service brand, enjoy the historical experience as a selling point, and ensure value for money without price reduction.

As long as your unit can afford it and is willing to entertain guests here, there is no need for the International Hotel to drive people out.

What's more, the catering and accommodation here are priced separately, and no one stipulates that you must eat here if you live here.

What is certain is that what you can eat outside can also be eaten here, but what you can eat here may not be eaten outside.

Zhang Songying greeted Li Xuewu in the lobby and gave him a brief report while waiting for the guests.

"Meat, vegetables, seafood, fruits, dried fruits, grains and other ingredients have achieved integrated supply chain procurement and supply"

She accompanied Li Xuewu to the work area at the back and gave a brief introduction to the functional service workshops such as cold storage, kitchen, and bathroom in terms of hygiene, quality and safety.

Li Xuewu also took this opportunity to inspect the service and management of the International Hotel.

Zhang Songying was well prepared, and it can be seen that she was a little tired of management work.

The main reason was that the responsibility was too great and the scale was too large, which was a far cry from the scale of the factory guesthouse.

She led the management and execution team to achieve the requirements put forward by Li Xuewu and other leaders at the beginning. Now the most difficult thing is to maintain it.

Just for the hygiene, it is easy to do it for a day, not difficult to do it for a month, but it is the most difficult to do it for a year or a hundred years.

But as long as you persist, the influence of the brand will accumulate and ferment over time, bringing more extensive benefits to the hotel.

"Have you worked hard during the absence of Manager Han? You look haggard."

Li Xuewu led a group of people back. After the inspection, he expressed satisfaction and made praises and expectations, and also expressed concern for the relevant comrades.

Zhang Songying walked aside and smiled and replied: "As long as the customers agree and the leaders are satisfied, it is worth it for us to work hard."

Of course it is worth it. The high-quality service staff selected from the outstanding young people in the factory area come to work in the International Hotel, and they are also happy.

Not to mention that the working environment here is better, the knowledge they have seen is broader, and the skills they have learned are richer. They also earn more than in the factory.

The basic salary is the same, but there will be bonuses generated from tips here.

In particular, many foreign guests will give the coins they have not spent after exchanging them as tips to the waiters when they leave.

This is just politeness and satisfaction for the guests, but for the service staff, this money is enough to enrich their families and lives.

In addition to a set of salary standards for the logistics group of the steel rolling mill, the International Hotel also has another set of bonus distribution standards.

From the general manager to the dishwasher, the difference is not very big, and they are allocated by group and divided by person.

Working here even saves money for making clothes for four seasons, because you are not allowed to wear your own clothes here, and you must wear decent work clothes during work.

A good working environment, a transparent reward and punishment system, and high salary treatment make the service and management here impeccable.

Li Xuewu called Zhang Songying and the management team behind her and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter whether the leaders are satisfied or not, because the leaders don't come to stay"

"But we must satisfy the customers, because they are the ones who spend money to stay and consume."

"Of course, service must create value"

Li Xuewu stood in the hall, looking at Zhang Songying and others and said: "Self-respect and self-love, work hard, are my most earnest blessings and hopes for you."

"Thank you, Deputy Director Li——"

Zhang Songying took the lead in applauding with a small notebook in her hand, and expressed her gratitude with a smile.

As the head of the management team, she was praised and reprimanded by Li Xuewu, which represented her opinions and suggestions on the team.

If she can get the recognition and praise of the leaders, everyone in the team will naturally be happy.

——

After Li Xuewu's inspection work was over, the ordinary management dispersed and each was busy with their own things.

Zhang Songying and the director of the catering hall accompanied Li Xuewu in the hall waiting for tonight's guests.

She took the initiative to introduce: "Because we are entertaining French guests tonight, the restaurant specially prepared French dishes."

"Of course, we have prepared some special Chinese dishes to cater to your taste and habits."

"Don't bother. I don't eat much at night. Please accommodate the guests."

Li Xuewu asked with a smile: "Can French food be cooked here? Have we invited professional chefs or have our chefs learned professional skills?"

"We have formed a professional team of chefs, fully understood and learned foreign recipes, and conducted detailed research on taste and other issues."

The director of the catering hall reported at the suggestion of Zhang Songying: "In addition to special Chinese food, we mainly provide Russian, French, American, Italian, etc."

After taking a look at the deputy general manager Zhang Songying, she continued to report: "Due to the restrictions on ingredients and ingredients, the restaurant can only provide more special dishes, but the quality is fully guaranteed in terms of taste."

"Our chef team specially invited our foreign affairs personnel to participate in the research work."

Zhang Songying introduced with a smile: "They all have rich work experience abroad and are familiar with local food and flavors."

"Well, it seems that you have done a lot of work on service--"

Li Xuewu nodded and praised: "Having this perseverance and persistence is enough to prove that it is not a coincidence to attract foreign friends to stay and taste the food."

"We still have many shortcomings"

Zhang Songying and the director of the catering hall looked at each other with a smile and said: "Leader, can I ask you a request? Today's opportunity is really rare."

"Oh? Do you need my help?"

Li Xuewu smiled and looked at the two of them, nodded and said: "As long as it is official business, you can speak boldly. If I can't do it, there is still the factory."

"It's official business, it's about service"

The director of the catering hall couldn't help but speak first: "We know that the factory has channels to obtain advanced production materials and technical information from abroad."

After taking a look at Zhang Songying, she carefully asked: "Can you help us collect some information on hotel management and restaurant service management, preferably with a comprehensive menu, so that..."

"In this way, we don't have to grope in the dark."

Zhang Songying saw that she was a little afraid to speak, so she took the initiative to take over the conversation and said: "We have taken too many detours in the pain of working behind closed doors."

She pointed to the hotel lobby and smiled helplessly: "In fact, some of the experience learned from Guangzhou is wrong, and it was pointed out by foreign businessmen."

"Well, there is nothing wrong with active learning."

Li Xuewu looked at the director of the catering hall and nodded, encouraging her: "I am both relieved and happy to see that you are taking the initiative to improve and pursue excellence."

"It's about hotel management, catering management, and recipes, right?"

He thought for a while and said to the two: "I will contact and ask after I go back. If there is any news, I will inform you in time."

"Thank you, Deputy Director Li——!"

The director of the catering hall is not old, and the front-end service staff of the International Hotel are all very young.

If I were not young, I would not be so motivated to work, and I would not be so energetic to study.

Zhang Songying is only 27 years old this year, and the management is basically her age, and the oldest is no more than 35 years old.

It’s just that the finance and logistics are experienced personnel specially selected from the factory, so they are older.

Li Xuewu is quite satisfied with the age configuration of the management of International Hotel.

Even when discussing this issue with Zhang Songying and Han Yating, they emphasized the need to ensure the stability of core management and the advancement of the cadre team.

Especially when it comes to age management, don't be reluctant, let alone indecisive.

The longer someone works in a position, the more familiar she is with the job and the lower her enthusiasm for work.

When the gradually decreasing work enthusiasm and the increasingly familiar work process reach a certain critical point, if you encounter unsatisfactory life, it will cause immeasurable huge losses.

Therefore, the working hours of cadre positions must be determined and adjusted in a timely manner, and reasonable arrangements must be made.

Han Yating's belly was pregnant and she took special leave to recuperate at home. When Ji Weidong left, he came to the factory to meet with Director Li, expressing his gratitude to the factory for taking care of Han Yating on behalf of himself and his family.

In fact, Vice President Zhang Songying has been in charge of the International Hotel since March.

It was also since last month that her pressure has increased sharply. She even dared not go home at night because she was afraid that there would be some problem in the hotel and she would not be able to deal with it in time.

While making the promise, Li Xuewu also paid attention to the foreign language proficiency of the international hotel service staff and their understanding of customs and etiquette around the world.

Zhang Songying introduced that it was best to learn from the experience of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including learning foreign languages ​​and understanding relevant customs, which can be regarded as a basic condition for cooperation between the two parties.

Li Xuewu nodded, indicating that he understood her opinions and difficulties.

Since this can be said, it proves that these materials can be obtained from the foreign affairs department, but there will inevitably be problems in study and work.

The catering business director looked at him nervously and took the initiative to report: "The main reason is that the cultural foundation of the service staff is relatively weak. They have very few junior high school educations, and most of them have primary school education."

"Well, I understand, that's good."

Li Xuewu smiled to comfort her and explained: "I am not urging you to study, nor am I sorry for your results, but I am trying to find a way to solve this problem."

He raised his hand and pressed it, and said: "I will go back and think about this matter, and I will help you make up for your shortcomings as soon as possible and improve your comprehensive service strength."

"Thank you so much, leader!"

The director of the catering hall looked at Li Xuewu apologetically and said, "It's really embarrassing for us to make so many demands on you when you come to entertain guests."

"It's all a gay relationship. We need to help each other at work."

Li Xuewu saw a vehicle coming in outside the door, nodded and said: "The division of labor in the revolution is different. I am responsible for handling the problems that you cannot handle well. It is my job and it is what I should do."

"It should be Ms. Chantal who has arrived."

After Zhang Songying said hello to Li Xuewu, she took the initiative to go out to greet him.

Li Xuewu was standing in the hall, waiting for the other party and his group to walk in.

Although he is only a deputy director and his rank is only a deputy director, he now represents the steel rolling mill and is entertaining foreign guests as the leader of the mill.

So he couldn't go out to greet him like before, he had to stand here and wait for the other party to come in.

"Hello Mr. Li, I am Chantal"

A young French woman with a strong background, outstanding abilities, and most importantly, beautiful enough.

Although Li Xuewu had only met her a few times, he learned from Jing Yunong that this woman was not a good person.

"Ms. Chantal, welcome, and welcome you all to the Red Star International Hotel. It is a great honor."

Li Xuewu shook hands with her and said, "Director Li and Deputy Director Jing of our factory specially asked me to express my gratitude to you for deepening cooperation and my apology for not being able to come due to work schedule."

"Mr. Li, you are too polite."

Chantal smiled, let go of Li Xuewu's hand and introduced to the two ladies around her: "This is Amandine, the economic attaché of our foreign embassy."

"Hello, Ms. Amandine, welcome to your arrival"

Li Xuewu smiled and took the initiative to extend his hand to greet the other party and said: "It's an honor to invite you."

“Thank you, you speak French very well”

Amandine and Chantal are of the same age. At this moment, she shook hands with Li Xuewu and praised with a smile: "You are the only Chinese I have seen here. There are few Chinese people who speak French so well."

"Thank you - have a nice evening"

Li Xuewu smiled politely and did not do much self-effacement or self-introduction. Language is not a particularly outstanding ability and is not worth showing off.

After the two got acquainted and exchanged pleasantries, Chantal introduced another slightly younger woman: "This is Gemma Roman, the cultural attaché of our foreign embassy."

"Hello Ms. Roman, welcome"

Li Xuewu shook hands with her gently and said, "France, like China, has a splendid and rich history and culture, including revolution and resistance."

“You are really wise and personable”

Gemma Roman was very beautiful, and her big eyes seemed to glow. When she shook hands with Li Xuewu, she looked directly at him, as if she was being discharged.

If she had met a reserved and inexperienced mainland cadre, the scene might have turned out to be a fool's errand.

But she miscalculated. Although the person standing in front of her was not a playboy who had experienced a thousand sailings, he was also an experienced flower waterer who had been among thousands of flowers and never touched a leaf.

Li Xuewu is a well-known flower-watering guy in Dongcheng. He doesn't pick or pick flowers, he only waters and fertilizes them.

If I had to use shameless and elegant words to describe it, it would be what literati often say: romantic but not vulgar, passionate but not sentimental.

Of course, readers who adhere to the three principles of "no" like him, I believe you also know in your heart what kind of person you are.

What's wrong with the big eyes glowing?

What's wrong with big eyes that discharge electricity?

Very strange!

Li Xuewu didn't think it was strange. He had also played with a big nigga with luminous lights before, and it would discharge electricity when he pinched it with his hand.

"Thank you, you are also very beautiful," he replied politely and calmly, "like a French rose that is blooming brilliantly and charmingly."

"Oh - thank you!"

Gemma Roman was very surprised by Li Xuewu's praise. She smiled coquettishly and looked at each other with Chantal and Amandine, seeming to be proud and happy.

And Li Xuewu also saw a trace of envy and concern in the eyes of the other two people.

Isn't this normal social etiquette?

He didn't think it was anything. When you face three women, you can't please everyone.

If you choose to share the attention equally, I regret to tell you that you will not get any feedback.

But when you give more compliments to one of them, you gain three attentions.

No woman can care less about someone praising another woman in front of her.

Just like no man doesn't care about a woman's past, they just pretend not to care.

Li Xuewu, who successfully provoked a drama between three women, nodded to Zhou Gancheng who was accompanying him, then raised his hand to indicate the direction of the restaurant and said: "Please come over here. The restaurant told me that they have specially prepared French dishes. I hope you will like it." ".

“Thank you, the food here is delicious”

Chantal, as the guest of honor tonight, walked to the restaurant with Li Xuewu. He smiled and introduced to the two friends who came with him: "Especially French food, you can try it."

There was no special box prepared like that for entertaining mainland cadres, but only a round table in the restaurant near the window.

What we can talk about tonight is unlikely to be about important work or cooperation.

If it is based on deepening cooperation or expanding cooperation, then tonight should be a test or consultation, and not too much talk.

It is more about the establishment of personal relationships to facilitate subsequent business communication and negotiations.

Li Xuewu didn't care about the French people's ink stains, or it was okay to say that good things took their time.

In the early stage, Jing Yunong was responsible for liaising with them and confirming export orders for small hardware products, canned food, textiles, drinks and other commodities.

Colleagues also finalized their qualifications as Western European agents for steel rolling mill specialty products.

This time Chantal took the initiative to deepen cooperation and expand trade categories, especially after staying in the capital for such a long time and communicating with foreign embassies.

Jing Yunong guessed that her long-planned goals should be the several projects currently being invested and constructed by the steel rolling mill, as well as the internal and external communication channels jointly created with Ng Fung Hong.

During this trip to the mainland, all members of the trade tour group could see that the mainland has a relatively complete light and heavy industry foundation.

If we carry out contract processing or contract processing and production cooperation here, we will definitely be able to obtain cheap and stable industrial product output capabilities.

Especially those companies that intend to expand and extend the trade markets in Yuben and Southeast Asia.

With an industrial mothership at close range and safe and convenient transportation channels, Chantal is absolutely unique and ruthless.

Other merchants came here once and felt that they were making a lot of money after purchasing a large amount of goods and placing a large number of orders.

Chantal didn't think so. Not only did she want to eat these cheap, high-quality products, she even wanted to take the pot away with her.

Now that the opportunity has come, those short-sighted foreign businessmen went straight to the Yangcheng Foreign Commodity Fair.

And she stayed in the capital because of something else. After eating, drinking and having fun, she returned to the steel rolling mill.

After everyone was seated, they exchanged a few words in accordance with dining etiquette and had the appetizers before the meal.

After Li Xuewu gave a toast to welcome him, Chantal raised his glass to toast him alone and said, "Actually, I want to meet you more."

She smiled and said: "I just don't know how to contact you, let alone how your company arranges such a business meeting."

"Then it seems we are destined."

Li Xuewu smiled and clinked glasses with her and said, "Tonight's reception was supposed to be for Deputy Director Jing to have dinner with you, but she was temporarily busy."

"And I'm already getting ready to go home from get off work."

He told the story of what happened in the factory very calmly, but omitted the part about his communication with Jing Yunong.

There seemed to be complaints in these words, but there was also surprise and surprise in meeting them.

Amandine and Gemma Romain have been observing him. He is young, wise, graceful, and especially the man's ferocity is clearly revealed.

In foreign affairs receptions, those with obvious scars on their faces or obvious tattoos on their skin will not be arranged to appear in formal occasions.

But today's dinner is not that formal, and the steel rolling mill, as the host, has the initiative to arrange and coordinate.

Moreover, they all saw the unique tough temperament of the Yong people from Li Xuewu's body, and they also guessed the origin of the scars on his face.

As long as a country has excellent military power, it will rarely select people with obvious marks on their bodies to join the army. This is true for scars, tattoos, or birthmarks.

"The main reason why I want to meet you is that I understand that you are responsible for production, trade and other major business tasks in your company."

Chantal said sincerely: "I am eager to discuss further cooperation and trade with your company. I believe you can give me some useful suggestions."

"Special thanks for your trust and support"

Li Xuewu replied in an almost diplomatic tone: "Red Star Factory is committed to efficient, rich, and sincere production and trade work, and hopes to carry out trade exchanges with a wide range of foreign businessmen."

He raised his hand and signaled to Amandine, the economic attaché of the French Embassy abroad, and said: "I believe that your government also hopes that the economic forces of China and France will carry out broader exchanges and cooperation."

"That's it, Mr. Li"

Amandine said seriously: "Ms. Chantal visited Mr. Consul sincerely, communicated and confirmed the basis for in-depth cooperation with you, and cleared the last obstacle."

"Thank you, where there is a will, there is a way."

Chantal smiled and raised her glass: "After seeing that the mainland has such vast production capacity, I am full of hope for future cooperation."

“I believe our cooperation will be pleasant”

Li Xuewu clinked glasses with her gently, and at the same time clinked glasses with several others and said, "Then I hope our next topic will be full of fun."

"Congratulations--"

Amandine and Gemma Romain both smiled and expressed their congratulations.

The tool man Zhou Gancheng sitting at the same table had eyes full of inquiry and admiration.

It’s not that Li Xuewu was rich in language and all-rounded when receiving foreign affairs, nor was he humorous and witty.

It's about facing such a big situation without fear of danger, having a measured layout, and being able to promote further development of the work while showing one's own grace.

In the next topic, Yuchantal took the initiative to mention the layout and development prospects of the steel rolling mill in the fields of machinery, automobiles, ships, electronics and other fields.

Li Xuewu gave a more appropriate answer and introduction to the future plans and planning of these industrial combined rolling mills.

The main focus of the conversation was on production, management, quality and product advantages.

During the subsequent communication, several parties drank red wine and slowly tasted the dishes, with some blushing and excitement on their faces.

Before the dinner ended, Chantal revealed the purpose of the initiative to visit the steel rolling mill. It turned out to be a field of construction that Jing Yunong had not guessed.

When he came out, Jing Yunong told him that Chantal also had trading business in Hong Kong City, and it was very likely that he learned about the investment cooperation between the steel rolling mill and Ng Fung Hong in Hong Kong City.

This time I stayed in the mainland for a long time, and it is very likely that I came here for financial investment cooperation.

In the conversation just now, Chantal deliberately revealed its cooperative relationships with several banks in Hong Kong.

This did not attract much attention from Li Xuewu, and the financial field was still very active.

Of course relationships are important, but not everyone can participate in key projects.

Li Xuewu does not believe that French capital is qualified to participate in the cooperation between the steel rolling mill and Ng Fung Hong.

But what I didn't expect was that the financial force behind Chantal did pay attention to the port city, but more towards Yuben, Nanhan, and the Southeast Asian region represented by Li Jiapo.

This is a relatively extensive development and trade area, and it is also an area with relatively active finance in recent years.

There is no denying that the financial crisis in Hong Kong in recent years has had a certain impact and trauma on the entire Southeast Asia, but crisis is equal to the birth of opportunity.

After the tsunami, plankton is undoubtedly a feast of the sea for small fish and shrimps.

With the entry of small fish and shrimps, there is an opportunity for the gluttonous predators to eat up the sea.

"This time I hope to discuss trade cooperation with steel rolling mills in industrial fields such as machinery, automobiles, ships, electronics, etc."

Chantal continued: "I would rather participate in the construction of the ecological industrial zone that your company is preparing to build."

She signaled to Gemma Roman and said: "Ms. Roman introduced to me your company's exploration and experiments in the direction of new ecological industrial zones."

"I personally intend to provide support in construction machinery, technology and other aspects, and actively participate in the design and construction of this new industrial system. I hope your company will accept and be accommodating."

"This is a good thing. We need more power to participate in this arduous and meaningful engineering project."

Li Xuewu smiled and affirmed: "We also lack guidance and help in engineering machinery, technology and more construction."

He looked at Gemma Roman and said: "France has many well-known and excellent architecture and architectural designers. This is an example for us to learn from."

“Glad you understand our wishes”

Gemma Roman said with a smile: "I was surprised to learn that your company will build an industrial zone in Liangma River outside Dongcheng that can accommodate hundreds of thousands of people."

She said with great interest: "If France can participate in this important project, I think it will be of extraordinary significance to both of us."

"Thank you Ms. Romain, thank you Ms. Amandine, and thank you Ms. Chantal for your support."

After the dinner, Li Xuewu took the initiative to shake hands with the three people and said: "I will report today's discussion in detail to the factory leaders. I hope we can keep in touch in the future cooperation."

"Thank you Mr. Li for your hospitality."

The three of them got up and walked out of the restaurant under the organization of the reception office. Li Xuewu accompanied them to see them out.

Along the way, we didn’t talk about the cooperation anymore, we just commented and exchanged greetings on the service and dishes of the International Hotel.

There was an interpreter following behind, translating the conversation between the two parties to the staff.

This is also the convenience for Li Xuewu to communicate with the other party in French, which saves him too much communication trouble.

At the entrance of the hall, a Mercedes-Benz sedan with a foreign affairs license plate had been waiting for a long time.

After the two parties shook hands and said goodbye, Sha Qizhi organized the visiting foreign affairs personnel to escort the three of them into the car.

With the support and help of the security forces in the hotel, the three people waved goodbye and left the hotel and went straight to the French Foreign Embassy.

Coincidentally, Zhou Gancheng did not leave with him, but stood in front of the hotel lobby and chatted with Li Xuewu for a few words.

"Your factory has really turned on the oil gushing well, and these orders and cooperation are coming to your door as if they are free of charge."

He looked at Li Xuewu with some envy and asked: "Have you investigated Ms. Chantal's background and relationship? Do you know the special relationship between her stay in Beijing and the foreign embassy?"

"I don't know much, you should know"

Li Xuewu waved his hand and rejected the cigarette he handed over, explaining: "Thank you, I quit smoking."

Under Zhou Gancheng's slightly surprised gaze, he continued: "The steel rolling mill still sticks to its original intention of production and has not made more arrangements for work in other fields, nor has it any intention."

"So, what you said is about her background and relationship with foreign embassies."

Li Xuewu looked at him and asked with a smile: "Would you like to share something with me?"

"It's not a secret, it's just that not many people know about it."

Zhou Gancheng thought for a while and introduced: "Ms. Chantal should be the wife of Mr. Smith, the deputy envoy of the Foreign Affairs Bureau."

He looked at Li Xuewu and reminded: "You should be able to see the attitude of the cultural commissioner and economic commissioner towards her."

"Of course, of course you can see it."

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and asked: "Just because of this relationship, don't we have any scruples or restrictions here?"

"Or the other way around"

He looked at Zhou Gancheng and asked: "Are there no restrictions on their national team's relatively close cooperation that carries the risk of foreign affairs communication?"

"You are overthinking, this is economic cooperation"

Zhou Gancheng took a puff of cigarette, shook his head slightly and reminded: "This can only be economic cooperation."

"Of course it's economic cooperation, otherwise what do you think we can do or want to do?"

Li Xuewu glanced at him and asked: "Are you in charge of the European area now? You have no plans to go abroad in the short term? If you are not very busy at work, do you want to do some side business?"

"Haha - do you think we have the same kind of work system as others?"

Zhou Gancheng laughed in surprise and said: "I advise you to stop talking nonsense. I dare not do any of the things you dare to do. It sounds like they are all mistakes."

"Who do you think I am?"

Li Xuewu said amusingly: "Monsters and monsters who confuse people with their evil words and deceive people's hearts?"

He waved his hand to blow away the smoke floating in front of him, raised his hand and pointed at the building behind him, and said, "Are you interested in doing a part-time job here?"

"What part-time job? Waiter?"

Zhou Gancheng gave him a funny look, glanced at the International Hotel building, and said, "When I retire, I will come to your place as a waiter."

"Don't overestimate yourself. We waiters don't look at academic qualifications, but at qualifications."

Li Xuewu said half seriously, half jokingly: "I have a vice president position and I don't know if you are willing to submit to it."

"Of course, you don't need to spend too much time on management, but you need to provide strong support in external reception and other areas."

Just now he said that he was not a deceptive monster, but now that he had finished asking, he raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "We also pay part-time workers here, and there are also generous bonuses for external work!"

"Haha - are you serious?"

Zhou Gancheng looked him up and down with a chuckle and said, "How about you tell me how deep this pit is, and I'll weigh my small body and jump in to see if I can fill it, so I don't drown in it."

"These words will affect unity." Li Xuewu shrugged his shoulders and gestured: "Go out and ask around, when have I ever tricked others?"

"Well, of course you won't hear anything when you go out to inquire."

Zhou Gancheng looked at him speechlessly and said: "You have to ask someone about this kind of thing. Besides, I also need to ask others? I remember every fall I have made."

"Have good intentions turned into donkey liver and lungs!"

Li Xuewu waved his hand and said, "If you agree to this now, I won't even dare to agree to it."

He said jokingly: "I will report to our leaders tomorrow to see if anyone from your Foreign Affairs Department takes the initiative to apply."

"When the time comes for you to come, you won't be invited, you will have to participate in interviews and competitions!"

"Well, it's enough to hurt you——!"

Zhou Gancheng smiled and shook hands with Li Xuewu. The two of them had finally put aside their past grudges and ended up together... Well, they should have reconciled.

He used his last action and this proactive show of goodwill to get an olive branch from Li Xuewu.

Li Xuewu had to go back and report to confirm that the vice president's story was true. Of course, the interview and competition were fake. How could such a good thing be spread out to recruit people?

Zhou Gancheng listened seriously now, completely trusting Li Xuewu's ability in the steel rolling mill.

This matter was settled for the time being. According to Li Xuewu's calculation, the cooperation with French businessmen and foreign embassies will have Zhou Gancheng as an insider... an insider and an insider as a response.

Of course, the support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs needed by the Red Star International Hotel will also be strengthened because of Zhou Gancheng's appointment here.

I believe that as long as the leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are not stupid, they will know how necessary it is to develop a more appropriate cooperation with the steel rolling mill.

After sending Zhou Gancheng away, Li Xuewu raised his hand to check the time. It was already half past ten.

Looking back at Zhang Songying's shy and eager eyes, he waved to her and arranged: "Please arrange two rooms for us, just ordinary ones will do."

"Good leader"

Zhang Songying happily went back to the hall to make arrangements.

Li Xuewu said to Han Jiankun who got off the car and Peng Xiaoli who was standing aside: "It's too late, let's enjoy international treatment today."