After breaking through the initial obstacle, Feng Xiaochen and Gai Zhan's communication became smoother. Gai Zhan agreed to help Feng Xiaochen contact a local consulting company in Avare immediately. Of course, this company had no relationship with Deputy Minister Gai Zhan. Deputy Minister Gai Zhan was obliged to do this matter purely for the needs of Sino-Arab friendship and the hot rolling mill project. Feng Xiaochen expressed his sincere gratitude to Minister Gai Zhan and proposed to give Minister Gai Zhan a few gifts to express his gratitude. Gai Zhan naturally refused very seriously, in return for Feng Xiaochen's high praise for his official character and character.

Next, the two sides discussed further cooperation matters. Gai Zhan said that he had a strong liking for China and had always had great trust in China's industrial technology. He hoped that the two sides could cooperate in a wider range of fields. Regarding the previous stage of hot rolling mill negotiations, Gai Zhan claimed that he had understood the details of China's quotation, expressed his understanding of the price quoted by China, and was willing to give up the previous request that China must reduce the price by 15%.

"It's that easy?"

When Feng Xiaochen returned to the reinstallation office to report to Luo Xiangfei with the results of the meeting with Gai Zhan, Luo Xiangfei widened his eyes in surprise and asked Feng Xiaochen.

Feng Xiaochen replied with a smile: "It's a very simple thing, but everyone is unwilling to take responsibility, so this matter has been delayed until today."

"Let Gai Zhan recommend a consulting company, and we will then transfer the benefits to Gai Zhan into this company in the name of consulting fees. Will there be any flaws in this operation?" Luo Xiangfei asked for verification.

Feng Xiaochen said: "There are flaws on Gaizhan, which is completely reasonable. For such a large project, it is necessary to hire a consulting company to provide some consulting services in advance, which also reflects our emphasis on the Avare hot rolling mill project. As for whether this consulting company is suspected of bribing Gaizhan, it has nothing to do with us."

Luo Xiangfei said: "This matter is never a good thing. I always feel that we are going into the water at Lagaizan."

Feng Xiaochen smiled and said, "Director Luo, don't worry about Gai Zhan. With his character, if we don't go and pull him, he will jump into the water. Besides, if he is really that kind of honest official, he can completely break off from this consulting company and don't let the consulting company bring benefits to him."

"This is true," Luo Xiangfei nodded, and then asked: "Why did you ask him to contact other African countries? Is this also your negotiation strategy?"

"No." Feng Xiaochen shook his head, "I sincerely hope that he can introduce us to more business. In addition to hot rolling mills, other technologies we are introducing now also need to find users. Isn't it normal for us to obtain technology from advanced countries and then sell it to developing countries?"

Luo Xiangfei said: "Do you think Gai Zhan has this ability?"

Feng Xiaochen said: "I'm not sure whether Gaizhan has this ability, but he is a seed we sow. If we have the opportunity in the future, we will have to sow more seeds, and there will always be some seeds that take root. Sooner or later we will open the African market, and we need to prepare for the future and prepare early."

Luo Xiangfei looked at Feng Xiaochen and said for a long time: "I really can't understand you anymore. You think further than others at any time. We are still catching up with the advanced level of the world, but you are already thinking about global expansion."

"Haha, if people don't have long-term plans, they will have immediate worries." Feng Xiaochen said with a giggle.

Gai Zhan's attitude made a big turn of 18o degrees, and the negotiations on the hot rolling mill at Bating Steel Plant were turning around, and the flowers were clear. Tian Wenjian, Gong Zhenxing and others did not ask Feng Xiaochen whether he had reached a certain agreement with Gai Zhan. The fewer people knew about this kind of thing, the better. They themselves were unwilling to be involved in this kind of thing, so as not to affect themselves when there were any problems in the future. Wang Genji was slandering Feng Xiaochen and insisted that he talk about the details of how to capture Gai Zhan. Feng Xiaochen naturally kept his mouth shut, which made Wang Genji very disappointed.

"Master Xu, you will be busier in the future. The 178o mm hot rolling mill of Nanjiang Steel Plant and the 17oo mm hot rolling mill of Avare are all hard bones. Don't break your teeth."

After the negotiations were successfully concluded, after Gai Zhan, Gandal and others left China, Xu Wenliang, Cui Yongfeng and his party were preparing to leave the capital and return to Qinzhou. Before leaving, Feng Xiaochen came to the guesthouse to see them off and joked with them with a smile.

Xu Wenliang held Feng Xiaochen's hand with a look of emotion on his face and said, "Director Feng, thanks to you, the Avare project can be achieved."

"Mr. Xu is so serious. I actually didn't do anything. In fact, if someone else goes to negotiate with Gai Zhan, it will be effective." Feng Xiaochen said modestly.

Xu Wenliang shook his head and said, "Director Feng, what I am talking about is not about Gai Zhan, but the whole process. Think about it, if you hadn't visited us in Qin Chong two years ago and solved our understanding problem, how could we put down our burdens and learn from international advanced experience? If it weren't for the ideas you provided us, how could we propose new patents for rolling mills? And if there were no these new patents, what would we use to exchange their design patents with Sanli?

The successful conclusion of the Avare project was largely because we used the technology provided by Sanli Company, which made our mill design level reach the international advanced level in the late 1970s. If we still stick to our shortcomings and design the technology we learned from the Soviet Union in the 1950s, Avare would never accept it.”

Feng Xiaochen said: "This credit cannot be counted on me, right? I heard that you have been studying at Sanli Company for several months and have participated in their mill design work. Their benefits are quite good. This is the result of your own efforts."

Cui Yongfeng interrupted: "Indeed, during the past few months of Sanli, we really opened our eyes. If we had not personally participated in their design process, we would not have imagined that others had gone so far. It is natural that their technical level is not to mention. Even their organizational process during product design is much more advanced than ours."

"Let's learn advanced things." Feng Xiaochen said, "It's just right to learn how much I learned through this project Avare."

"Yes, we think so too. In fact, it doesn't matter how much money the Avare project can make. We master the technology of mill design and manufacturing, so we don't have to look at others' faces anymore." Cui Yongfeng said passionately.

Xu Wenliang said: "By the way, Director Feng is here today, and I happened to take this opportunity to talk about something. Yongfeng, I plan to suggest to the factory that you will be the chief designer. Can you take the lead?"

"What?" Cui Yongfeng was shocked, "Teacher Xu, how can this work? Of course, you have to take the lead in this project."

Xu Wenliang shook his head and said, "I can't do it. I feel that I'm not energetic enough and it's hard to take on such a big task. Last year I went to Sanli to study, and I'm not as thorough as you in Sanli's skills. So, I suggest you be the chief engineer and I'll be an assistant for you."

Cui Yongfeng waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Teacher, this is absolutely not possible. It doesn't matter if you are old. You can leave the general work to us. You just need to check the overall situation. Besides, haven't you always had a wish and hope to design a hot rolling production line by yourself? This is a rare opportunity."

Xu Wenliang patted Cui Yongfeng on the shoulder and said, "The Yangtze River pushes the old waves, and our generation will have to hand over the shift sooner or later. While I still have some energy now, I can check it out and remind you in some places. Just let it go. As for designing a production line with your own hands, this wish can be realized in your hands, and I am satisfied."

"General Manager Cui, since General Manager Xu has such a meaning, you can accept his arrangement." Feng Xiaochen advised beside him. From Xu Wenliang's words, he could feel the good intentions of the old engineer. He recalled the exchanges he had with Xu Wenliang in Qin Chong more than a year ago, and was quite moved. At that time, Xu Wenliang was so persistent in designing a hot-rolled production line by himself. It was precisely because he and Wang Genji used the Avare project as a temptation that mobilized his enthusiasm. Now, the Avare project has been signed and is about to start a comprehensive design, but Xu Wenliang retreated bravely, pushing Cui Yongfeng to the front, and at the same time gave this opportunity to leave his name in history to Cui Yongfeng.

The reason is, on the one hand, it is indeed because designing a brand new production line requires a lot of energy and Xu Wenliang is already unable to bear it. On the other hand, Xu Wenliang knows that Qin Chong will take on more hot rolling mill orders in the future and take advantage of the opportunity of the Avare project to allow Cui Yongfeng to grow quickly, which is the most beneficial for Qin Chong. Between his personal ideals, reputation and the long-term interests of the country and the enterprise, Xu Wenliang chose the latter, which is the enlightenment of an old engineer.

"Teacher..." Cui Yongfeng also understood Xu Wenliang's intention. He didn't know what to say for a moment, but just looked at Xu Wenliang with mixed feelings.

"Haha, what are you doing?" Xu Wenliang looked relaxed. "I just feel that I can't fight this old bone. Think about it, there are many tricks in the hot rolling mills of Nanjiang Steel Plant. If I add the hot rolling mills of Avare, I will have to be exhausted. Yongfeng is very strong, and it doesn't matter if I work harder. I'll just be lazy and become a consultant. It's good. When the Avare project is completed, I will officially retire, go home to raise flowers, and take care of my grandson. These hard work will be left to you. Yongfeng, you are my student, don't embarrass me."
Chapter completed!