Chapter 380: Collecting the Broken
This trade fair was held in the United States.
China attaches great importance to this instrument purchase. Before the delegation arrived, some colleagues had already visited customers in the hope of obtaining more information before the exhibition started and purchasing the most suitable production line.
As soon as the plane landed, someone came to greet us.
After the group arrived at the hotel where they were staying, the delegation quickly held a meeting, and Mingdai and Gu Sinian were also invited to attend.
It’s just that the content of the meeting was a bit heavy.
"Price increase?"
Shen Zhengying, who was in charge of collecting data, said calmly, "Yes, and it's not just one company that's raising prices.
Whenever we Chinese ask for prices, all the equipment is priced higher, as if it were a pre-arranged agreement.”
Minister Xun, the head of the delegation, frowned: "Is it such an obvious target?"
Shen Zhengying nodded: "We have made an appointment to meet with the head of the Chamber of Commerce, but we didn't see him. We went to other factories, but they just said what the Chamber of Commerce said, and they had to listen."
Everyone's faces turned pale instantly.
The rising prices of equipment meant that their budgets were insufficient and they would have to give up some equipment.
Mingdai looked at the people who were scheming madly, her eyes full of worry.
Gu Sinian, who was standing by, gently grabbed her cold hand.
After repeated calculations, some production lines were reluctantly forced to be abandoned, including the sanitary napkin production line that Mingdai hoped to purchase.
Mingdai's good mood disappeared in an instant.
It would be a lie to say that she was not disappointed. After all, before coming here, she had already asked Pan Xiaosi to train workers, waiting for the production line to start as soon as it arrived in China.
But she also knew that the sanitary napkin production line was not originally on the procurement list this time, as the delegation had more important procurement tasks.
In this way, after repeated balancing, the delegation determined the final procurement list within the budget.
The next day, early in the morning, the Chinese delegation arrived at the exhibition site.
While queuing, I happened to stand together with the members of the Xiao Ri Zi delegation.
Seeing the Chinese, the representatives of the Easy Life Group looked over with smiles, but their seemingly friendly smiles were filled with euphoria.
In an instant, Mingdai and the others knew who was causing trouble.
Minister Xun looked at the arrogant Xiao Ri Zi delegation, frowned slightly, and always felt that he had a bad premonition.
When the delegation entered the venue, my premonition came true.
Once inside, everyone took their shopping tasks to the various stalls to place their orders.
However, at each booth, whenever a Chinese person inquired about the price, the equipment price would increase by 20-30%, which was higher than the quote received before entering the venue!
And it's not just one business that does this, but all businesses do this!
At the end of the day, the delegation visited every stall, but still no stall was willing to offer a fair price. In the afternoon, some stalls even raised the price directly and threatened to increase it even more tomorrow.
The obvious targeting made the Chinese delegation look very unhappy.
When they left, the Xiaorizi delegation, who had been watching them for a while, laughed mockingly.
Ming Dai's teeth itched when she heard this, and she wanted to just go over and tear these people's mouths apart!!
After returning to the hotel, without even having dinner, Minister Xun and his team immediately began to review the situation.
Shen Zhengying ran around for a day and found out the reason from a familiar manufacturer.
Because Mingdai accidentally prevented Gaoqiao's plan to blow up the dam and destroy the evidence, the complete evidence was preserved.
For several years in a row, our daily life has been subject to international legal scrutiny, the country's image has deteriorated again and again, it has been boycotted by many countries, and the economy has also been greatly affected.
Under such circumstances, they are even more jealous of China's growth, especially this year, when several major reforms in China have been successful. People who live a simple life do not want to see them rise in the industrial direction.
So Xiao Ri Zi joined forces with the Chamber of Commerce of the United States and wanted to sell the equipment to China at a high price. On the one hand, it was to sell the equipment they didn't want at a high price, and on the other hand, it was also to suppress China's industrial development.
They are very optimistic about China's consumer market and want to grab more market share before China's industry develops.
The fewer production lines are bought back, the more relatively blank markets there are. Likewise, there is more time and market left for them to plunder.
Therefore, Xiaorizu reached an agreement with the American Chamber of Commerce to provide a guarantee. The American Chamber of Commerce required all manufacturers to raise prices when facing the Chinese, forcing the Chinese into a dilemma.
After hearing the reason, everyone was filled with hatred.
But their first priority is to purchase the equipment. Although the people in Xiaoshi are cunning, they are right about one thing.
China currently does not have the ability to manufacture its own production equipment and must rely on these second-hand equipment to build up the market.
Minister Xun frowned and looked at Shen Zhengying: "Are there any other manufacturers not in the exhibition who are willing to sell their obsolete production lines to us?"
Shen Zhengying nodded: "Yes, there are many Chinese Americans whose ancestors came here to pan for gold. They have suitable second-hand production lines. We asked them before, and they were willing to take the risk and sell the equipment to us, and the price they offered was only half of the price at the trade show."
Instantly, everyone's eyes lit up.
Shen Zhengying smiled bitterly: "If it were that easy, we would have bought it and sent it to China a long time ago.
It's easy to buy, but difficult to transport.
The Americans have been imposing a blockade on us. These items are checked very strictly by the Americans. If they cannot be shipped out of the customs, they will most likely be confiscated.
So even if we buy it, we can only use it locally and cannot take it back.”
In an instant, everyone's expression dimmed again, only Mingdai seemed to be thinking about something. No one knew what she was thinking about.
Just when Minister Xun was planning to buy equipment tomorrow despite the pain, Mingdai quietly raised her hand.
"Well, Minister Xun, I may have a solution."
Suddenly, all eyes turned to look at
Ming Dai coughed lightly and looked at Shen Zhengying: "In the United States, can we avoid customs inspection by exporting garbage?"
Rubbish?
Shen Zhengying was stunned for a moment: "You mean waste materials? This is not very strict, basically everything is acceptable."
really!
Ming Dai looked at Minister Xun and said, "Then can we collect some foreign garbage in America and ship it back to China?"
Minister Xun's eyes lit up and he instantly understood what she meant!
Shen Zhengying's voice was shaking: "Yes, we don't allow the equipment to be shipped out of the country, but we don't say that we don't allow foreign garbage to be shipped out! In addition, in order not to pollute the domestic environment, the US government still strongly encourages the export of these foreign garbage!
As long as it is a container of foreign garbage, it will be directly cleared by customs without any inspection! "
Others were also very excited. If this was really possible, not only would they not have to cut the original production lines, they could even add a few more!
Soon, everyone made a plan.
Now, the only thing missing is a new face to set up a shell company in the United States to complete the work of collecting junk.
Moreover, it would be best if this new face is an overseas Chinese, so as to better allay the concerns of customs.
Just when everyone was racking their brains over where to find this person, Gu Sinian took the initiative to ask for leave.
"Let me do it.
I have been here before to carry out a mission. I am the grandson of a Chinese-American. I have all the necessary documents and I don’t speak English with an accent, so no one should be suspicious. Now I just need to use this document to open a recycling company.”
Mingdai immediately knew what the mission was after hearing it, and squeezed his hand with some worry.
Gu Sinian didn't expect it to be such a coincidence, but he was very happy to be able to help. He smiled at Mingdai, saying that it was okay, and took out his previous ID and handed it over.
Shen Zhengying took it and looked at it, then nodded with delight. There was no identity more suitable than this.
Minister Xun's usually expressionless face could no longer be restrained.
What brand are these two babies? !
Originally, he was quite critical of the great leader for stuffing people into the delegation, but now it seems that the great leader is the real prophet!!
The great leader far away in the capital touched his ears.
Sorry guys, I've been gone for a week.
I didn't expect the virus to be so severe this time. I almost got stuck in the beginning of 2024. It was quite strange that I didn't go home for the New Year because of a cold. I had to endure it alone in a rental house, but I didn't make it. I almost died at home on the third day of the New Year.
It was really worse than when it was sunny. I lost my voice and couldn't even shout. My family was not around, and the high fever wouldn't go away. I couldn't even stand up. I held on all night and successfully gave myself pneumonia. The next day I couldn't stand it anymore and called for emergency services. I was taken to the hospital. My lungs were all white. Fortunately, I got the hospitalization package!
Until now, I still have cough, shortness of breath, low fever, sweating, my bones are all sore and itchy, and most importantly, my hair is falling out! ! ! !
Anyway, this year's New Year has been a mess, so my kids, be careful and go to the hospital if you feel something is wrong. Don't be like me, I almost lost my life.