"We all know this."

Gai Zhan replied indifferently, "My colleagues and I admire your Chinese technology and the professionalism of the workers, which is enough. As for the text on the banner, we mainly consider the needs of the people attending the celebration. In Avare, there are very few people who know Chinese, and even if they are written in Chinese, no one can understand it."

Feng Xiaochen smiled and asked, "Then, Minister Gai Zhan, do you understand Chinese?"

"I don't understand." Gai Zhan replied directly.

Feng Xiaochen took out a Chinese book from his bag and handed it to Gai Zhan, asking, "So, do you know what words this book is written in?"

Gai Zhan just glanced at it and said, "This is in Chinese, of course I know."

"Isn't that enough?" Feng Xiaochen smiled, "I don't need the guests to know what is written on the banner. I just need them to know that it is written in Chinese. In addition, the banner you have hung currently does not state that this production line was built by a Chinese company, which is a mistake. I suggest you change the content of the banner to: Warmly congratulate Batin Steel Plant on its successful introduction of the 1700mm hot rolling mill in China. I think this content is more accurate."

Gai Zhan understood and asked, "Mr. Feng, what you mean is that you hope the guests can notice the equipment provider. You want this celebration to be an advertisement for your Chinese companies."

"Your understanding is very correct." Feng Xiaochen praised Gai Zhan, but Gai Zhan didn't feel comfortable when he heard it. He was also a minister of industry, and he was twice as old as Feng Xiaochen. Feng Xiaochen's praise was like a primary school teacher praising his students.

"But, Mr. Feng, does this seem to highlight your country's role?" Gai Zhan said, "This is an event in our Republic of Arvare. We will invite your country's officials and chief engineers to take their seats on the rostrum, but I don't think it is necessary to even use your country's words to change to the banner."

Feng Xiaochen shook his head and said, "No, on the contrary, Minister Gai Zhan, I think this is very important. I can say that we do not have much profit in this project of Batin Steel Plant, especially after we paid the high technical consultation fee, which is even more so..."

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment and handed Gai Zhan a secret look. Gai Zhan only felt his body tremble for a moment. Of course, he could hear what Feng Xiaochen's hint was, because the high consultation fee that Feng Xiaochen mentioned was exactly what Gai Zhan's own pocket. Feng Xiaochen understood his meaning very clearly. If you take our money, you have to work for us, otherwise...

In fact, Gai Zhan also knew that Feng Xiaochen's words were nonsense. The money paid to Gai Zhan in the name of technical consultation was only more than 300,000 US dollars. Compared with the price of a hot-rolled production line, it is an insignificant fraction, and it is not a high amount at all. The consultation fee was paid to a consulting company, which was recommended by Gai Zhan. On the surface, the boss was a relative of Gai Zhan, but the actual holder was Gai Zhan himself. This method of bribery was not rare in international trade, but Gai Zhan was an honest person and his psychological quality was not that good. He always felt a little uneasy when he took the money, so he was frightened by Feng Xiaochen's hint.

"Mr. Feng, I think..." Gai Zhan stammered. He wanted to find a suitable reason to swear Feng Xiaochen, but he couldn't find it for a while.

Feng Xiaochen interrupted him and continued, "Minister Gai Zhan, I just want to explain a problem. China regards this project of Batin Steel Plant as an attempt to open up the market in Africa. We hope that through this project, African countries can recognize China's technological strength and are willing to introduce technology from China. If China's technology cannot be highlighted at this celebration, then our early efforts will be in vain."

"I can understand this." Gai Zhan said, "But if we emphasize too much about China's role in this matter, the importance of our cabinet will be diluted, and I think our prime minister will feel unhappy."

"I heard that your prime minister's term is almost over. Does Minister Gai Zhan care so much about his thoughts?" Feng Xiaochen said with a smile, "In fact, I think Minister Gai Zhan, you have the potential to become Prime Minister. If you can become Avare's new prime minister, I think the cooperation between our two sides will definitely be more pleasant."

As soon as Feng Xiaochen said, Gai Zhan was so scared that his face was pale. He looked around and found that no one was paying attention to them, so he felt a little relieved. He lowered his voice and said, "Mr. Feng, you can't just say that. I am just a government minister, how dare I covet the position of the Prime Minister."

"Why can't it?" Feng Xiaochen said, "If Minister Gai Zhan has more achievements, and if you can get extensive support from officials from neighboring countries, and you have enough funds to operate this matter..."

Gai Zhan just felt his heart jumped up with a slam, right? A minister who doesn't want to be a prime minister is not a good minister. Gai Zhan thought to himself that he is a good minister with ideals and ambitions. Why can't he become the new prime minister of Avare? Speaking of performance, the newly completed hot-rolled production line of Batin Steel Plant is Gai Zhan's performance. If he can promote more construction projects, his performance will be even more brilliant. As for the support of officials from neighboring countries, Gai Zhan is a little confused about this.

"Minister Gai Zhan, I think you should emphasize at tomorrow's celebration that the production line is the result of close cooperation between Avare and China. Who else can besides you, Minister Gai Zhan? After tomorrow's celebration, I hope you can create an opportunity to introduce China's industrial equipment to officials from other countries who come to attend the celebration. Once they form cooperation with China through your introduction by Minister Gai Zhan, they will definitely thank you." Feng Xiaochen gave Gai Zhan a fascination.

"But if these countries need industrial equipment, they will definitely give priority to purchasing from European companies," Guyen reminded.

Feng Xiaochen said: "I'm afraid not necessarily? Minister Gai Zhan, think about it, why did you Avare finally choose to introduce this production line from China?"

"That's because..." Gai Zhan did not say the following words. He quickly thought about the reasons why Avare introduced this production line from China. There were political considerations, that is, through such cooperation, it was hoped that China would gain international political support for Avare through this kind of cooperation, and also economic considerations, that is, China's production lines are indeed much cheaper than those in the West, which is also very important for a country like Avare, which is not economically abundant.

So, does his neighbors have the same considerations? Gai Zhan feels that his brain is a little insufficient. Perhaps what Feng Xiaochen said is right?

Feng Xiaochen continued: "Minister Gaizhan, this is the purpose of my colleagues and I coming to Avare specifically, hoping to get the support of Minister Gaizhan. By the way, if we can reach other cooperation with Avare or your neighbors, we still need local consulting companies to provide consulting services to us. I think the services of that consulting company are very good, and as far as I am concerned, I tend to continue to cooperate with it."

"If this is the case, then I will thank Mr. Feng for Elman." Gai Zhan grinned. Feng Xiaochen's last sentence was the most critical for Gai Zhan. The Erman he mentioned was the distant relative who managed the consulting company for Gai Zhan. Feng Xiaochen's meaning was very clear. If Gai Zhan could help China sell more equipment, he would be able to get more "consultation fees". Feng Xiaochen had already pointed out just now that if Gai Zhan wants to compete for the position of Prime Minister, in addition to performance and reputation, he also needs funds, and these "consultation fees" are the source of Gai Zhan's funds.

So, can Chinese sell more equipment? Gai Zhan thought about it in his mind and felt that there was still hope. In addition to the price advantages, the production line of Batin Steel Plant also gave Gai Zhan a lot of surprises in terms of performance and quality. He believed that his peers from neighboring countries should also be interested in Chinese equipment. If Chinese sell equipment, they can get benefits, and what they need to do is just to show their faces to the Chinese. What's wrong with this production line? This production line was originally built by Chinese people. If they add a little weight to them in publicity, who can say what?

Thinking of this, Gai Zhan relaxed. He smiled and said to Feng Xiaochen: "Mr. Feng, I admit that the banner matter is an negligence, and I will arrange it immediately. Also, I will have someone to make some modifications to the press release for tomorrow's celebration, which will definitely highlight your country's contribution to this project."

"Then I will express my gratitude to Minister Gai Zhan on behalf of the factory." Feng Xiaochen responded.

The ambition in Gai Zhan's heart was stirred up by Feng Xiaochen. A small flame made him blush. He ran to find someone to work with such a gay love. In fact, it was not difficult to pull a few more banners, and the Prime Minister would not be unhappy because of this. Why does Gai Zhan refuse such a thing that benefits others and oneself?

"Xiao Feng, what did you say to Lao Gai? Why do I think he is very happy?" Wang Genji came forward and asked Feng Xiaochen.

Feng Xiaochen said: "I drew him a cake. He thought it tasted good, so he was so happy."

Wang Genji smiled and said, "Haha, if he knew that you, Xiao Feng, were actually digging holes for others every time you drew cakes, he would probably not be so happy, right?"

Feng Xiaochen pretended to have a serious face and said, "Lao Wang, how can you slander my image like this? Let me tell you that Lao Gai has agreed to sell equipment for us. You should prepare with Director Wu quickly and see how you can paint big cakes for guests from so many countries."

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