Chapter 176 Director Hu will do something
At the same time, on the other side, the Friendship Store in Beijing was already brightly lit before six in the morning.
Compared to Lin Siqiao, they received the news earlier.
In fact, it started as early as when Mr. Johnson and his party arrived in Beijing.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Municipal Government Security Department, and the Municipal Economic Security Department have already issued notices asking them to make preparations for the reception.
For this purpose, the Friendship Store specially arranged early and late shifts, and all employees were preparing all night long.
But there was no movement for several days, and everyone thought that Mr. Johnson would not come.
As a result, at around four o'clock in the morning, the Friendship Store suddenly received a notice.
Everyone was stunned, especially those who had just returned to bed after changing shifts.
"Look at this! What kind of thing is this happening in the middle of winter?"
The man struggled to put on his cotton trousers and sighed.
"Will you die if you notify people earlier?"
"Shh!"
The people nearby glanced at the dormitory warily. Fortunately, everyone was hurriedly getting dressed and had no time to think about these things.
"Don't waste time, hurry up and get dressed. If you're late, the director will start to scold you."
"Do you think you won't tell me if you go too early?"
The man stretched himself and yawned several times before speaking.
"Mr. Johnson has been here several times, but I never saw him buy anything."
"I don't even know what he's doing here!"
To put it bluntly, he even suspected that these people came here intentionally to extort money!
You should know that when these foreign delegations come, all members of the delegation will receive gifts, regardless of whether they buy anything or not.
The higher the level, the more expensive the gifts will be!
"Come on, stop talking. What is he doing here? Is it something that people like us should care about?"
"Let's go, let's go..."
When the two of them arrived at the lobby on the first floor, it was already packed with people.
"Everyone, be quiet for a moment and listen to me."
Director Hu, the person in charge of the Friendship Store, clapped his hands and everyone gathered around.
"Time is urgent, so I won't talk nonsense."
"First, the security department members should pay attention. You have a heavy responsibility today and you cannot be careless in security work."
"Second, the persons in charge of each position should do a good job in their own work."
“You must understand the needs and preferences of the VIPs before making recommendations to them.”
"Third, everyone should always be mindful of their actions. They should not be rude to foreign guests, and their attitude should be neither humble nor overbearing."
"Did you understand everything?"
Director Hu had said these words countless times, and everyone present had calluses on their ears from hearing them so many times.
But since the leader has spoken, they can only respond.
"I understand, Director!"
"Okay, let's adjourn the meeting."
Director Hu took two steps and then stepped back.
"You, you, and you, go wash your face!"
"What will it look like if foreign guests see us like this?"
"Young man, you have to show your energy and spirit. I am optimistic about you!"
Judging from Director Hu's tone and accent, he was obviously in a good mood.
"Do you think Director Hu is acting strange today?"
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but we just couldn't figure it out.
They had only seen this expression on Director Hu's face when Fang's people came for the first time.
Later, when Director Hu discovered that this group of people came just to browse but not to buy anything, his face became more and more gloomy.
Strange, what happened today? The sun rises from the west?
They didn't dare to ask, but the second-in-command of the Friendship Store dared to do so.
As soon as I entered the office, the deputy director and director of the Finance Department asked.
"Old Hu, is there something you didn't tell me?"
When Director Hu heard it, he realized it was true.
"Lao Zhang, hurry up!"
"While you have some free time now, quickly ask someone to draft a contract, the same one you had with the Shanghai Friendship Store."
Director Zhang didn't quite understand, so he sat down.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Didn't you say that Xiao Lin wouldn't report here until the beginning of next month?"
Seeing that he didn't say anything and looked calm, Director Zhang thought about it and quickly reacted.
“You, you…”
Director Zhang pointed his finger and said, "I wonder why you are so motivated this time. It turns out you have external help."
But then again, once the contract is signed, the 20% share has to be paid to the other party.
Director Zhang didn't feel distressed, but being in this position, he did think more deeply about some things.
"Old Hu, have you thought it over? Do you really want to draft the contract now?"
"What else?"
Director Hu put down the enamel pot in his hand and said, "You want the horse to run, but you don't give it grass to eat. How can this be justified in the world?"
"Besides, what difference does it make whether the contract is signed earlier or later? If she has the ability, she deserves the money."
"You know how stingy Representative Fang is."
Director Hu felt uncomfortable when he thought about the gifts he had given out in the past.
It's time to make them bleed!
Lin Siqiao had no idea that Director Hu had prepared such a big surprise for her. At this moment, she was still making the final preparations seriously.
Regardless of whether she gets a share or not, since she has accepted the job, she will do her best to do it well.
Of course, the reason why Lin Siqiao was able to make preparations in advance was also thanks to the thoughtfulness of the Beijing Friendship Store.
Along with the itinerary notice this morning, there was also a product catalog, which was specially sent by Director Hu.
The mimeographed booklet of the Beijing Friendship Store's product catalog printed in August 1989 records in detail the product information and inventory quantities of each department of the Friendship Store.
Lin Siqiao quickly flipped through it. Whether they would buy it or not, she had already prepared a plan in advance.
This is a habit she has developed over the years. Lin Siqiao never fights an unprepared battle!
At exactly nine o'clock in the morning, Fang and his party arrived at the Beijing Friendship Store on Jianguomenwai Street.
At this time, Friendship Stores across the country are similar in terms of floor plans and decoration styles. The one in Beijing is also a four-story building.
“Welcome everyone from afar”
Director Hu was waiting outside the door early, and with him were the heads of various departments.
"Thank you, everyone, for your hard work."
After getting off the car, Mr. Johnson immediately waved to the crowd around him, and his attitude was very friendly and approachable.
“Thank you for your enthusiasm”
"I love you, I love China"
As soon as Lin Siqiao finished translating, the onlookers immediately applauded and cheered.
They couldn't say "I love you too" and could only applaud louder and louder.
Seeing this scene, Lin Siqiao couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
As expected, the traffic password is the same in any era. It was the same before, it is the same now, and it will be the same in the future.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Lin Siqiao walked forward and pushed open the brown glass door.
"Mr. Johnson, this way."
Director Hu immediately nodded in appreciation. If she wasn’t successful, who would be?
Lin Siqiao didn’t know that Director Hu was thinking so much, she was just simply afraid of the cold.
Besides, she couldn't bear to see these kind and simple Chinese people being brainwashed by Fang.
While going upstairs, Director Hu quietly stopped Lin Siqiao.
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