Wu Zihua has thick eyebrows, big eyes, a square face and a serious expression.
Bi Guizhi was also present, but she left after introducing Wan Feng and Wu Zihua.
"Hello, Director Wu. My name is Wan Feng. I'm from Heilongjiang Province. I'm currently doing some small business in Changchun."
Wan Feng was about to shake hands with Wu Zihua, but seeing that Wu Zihua didn't seem to be interested, he tactfully didn't extend his hand.
Wanfeng has ordered all the dishes, filling the table.
Li Yong would definitely not take part in such an occasion. He did not go into the house but hid outside.
Wan Feng ordered a few dishes for him and let him drink by himself outside.
It would be a waste for Wan Feng and Wu Zihua to eat all the food on the table.
The food is delicious and the wine is Maotai, which is definitely high-end.
Wu Zihua had no objection to the food and wine on the table.
Wan Feng poured Wu Zihua a full glass of wine and then picked up the glass.
"Director Wu, since you're here, it means we're destined to be together. Let's do one first so we can get to know each other."
Ever since he got drunk at Zhang Xuan's house and accidentally had a wife, Wan Feng has stayed away from liquor. He was afraid that one day he would get drunk again and have another woman in his bed, which would be difficult to explain.
But he had to drink on this occasion.
Wu Zihua probably had a prejudice against Wan Feng's age, so he always looked cold and didn't even smile when clinking glasses with Wan Feng.
Wan Feng clinked his glasses lightly and drank it all in one gulp.
Even Moutai tastes spicy to him. Those descriptions of wine as mellow and long-lasting are nonsense to Wanfeng.
After drinking, we started eating and the conversation continued.
"Your last name is Wan, so I'll call you Xiao Wan. Bi Guizhi said you wanted to discuss a business deal with me, but I don't know what kind of business we'll have."
"Before we discuss business, let me first explain my identity. There's a Jiangwei 50 motorcycle on the streets of Changchun. I wonder if Director Wu has seen it?"
Wu Zihua nodded: "I have seen it, it's very interesting."
"You may not believe this, but it's produced in our factory."
"Why wouldn't I believe that? Just tell me your factory produced the Shanghai brand sedan and I'll believe it."
There is a bit of irony in Wu Zihua's words. He is treating me as a liar.
There weren't that many scammers in the 1980s, right? Why does he think so?
"Haha, Director Wu, you don't think I'm a liar, do you?"
"I didn't say that."
"It's not surprising you're thinking this. After all, this is our first meeting. I'd have had the same thought, too. So, let's get this straight. Since we manufacture motorcycles, of course, the subject of our discussion is motorcycle-related. I heard your factory has a motorcycle production line imported from Japan that's no longer in use and we're planning to take it over. What's your opinion on this?"
Wu Zihua hesitated for a moment and looked at Wan Feng with a little doubt.
"Xiao Wan, let's put the production line issue aside for now. I want to ask what business you're doing in Changchun. Is that okay?"
"It's not a secret. People in several villages in Sanchahe know what I'm doing. Everyone in that village knows me. I rented a piece of land in Sanchahe and built two flower sheds to cultivate flower seedlings. I've grown over 10,000 Clivia plants. If you don't believe me, you can send someone or go and see it yourself."
Wu Zihua nearly choked on a mouthful of wine and coughed violently a few times: "More than 10,000 Clivia plants?"
"Ten thousand is no more, no less. If you don't believe me, you can go and investigate on the spot."
"Okay, let's not talk about the Clivia. You said your factory makes motorcycles, but you're also growing flower seedlings here? Doesn't that seem contradictory?"
Wan Feng laughed heartily. "Haha, what's the contradiction here? The factory produces its motorcycles, and I'm out here cultivating my flower seedlings. We don't interfere with each other. There's no conflict at all."
"Now let's sort this out. You just said you were from Longjiang, but as far as I know, the Jiangwei 50 motorcycle seems to be produced in Beiliao Province, and now you are here to grow flower seedlings. Tell me, which of your statements do I believe to be true?"
It seems that those who can become cadres are not lazy. This logical analysis is very clear. Moreover, this guy actually knows that Jiangwei Motorcycle is produced in Beiliao.
"These words are all true. My family is indeed from Longjiang, and my grandmother's family is from Beiliao, the same county and commune where Jiangwei motorcycles are produced. I'm a shareholder of that motorcycle factory. It's that simple. I know you definitely don't believe it, but that's not important. Whether I'm a scammer or not will be revealed by whether I pay for your production line. If I don't take cash, you can just not give me the production line!"
It's really hard to explain this. It would be strange if anyone would believe what you said to a stranger, so Wan Feng just picked out the important part.
I am a liar. If I don't pay for your stuff and you don't sell it to me, then you will just send me to the police station.
"Who said we were going to sell that production line? We're planning to keep it for our own use, not for sale."
"Director Wu, let's be frank. Since I want to buy that equipment from you, I've done my research. We're very familiar with the ins and outs of that production line. Even if you say you want to use it yourself, whether this production line can actually produce products is still a question. Even if a product is released and sells well, what's your business, Director Wu?"
Director Wu rolled his eyes and said, "Xiao Wan, I don't understand what you mean."
"Haha, Director Wu, I can't say I know everything about your factory, but I do know a little bit about the relationships within it. I won't hold anything back and will just say it straight. Please bear with me if I sound awkward."
"Go ahead."
"This Japanese-made production line was strongly advocated by the former director of the gasoline engine factory. You could have strongly opposed it at the time, but now you have the final say and want to start this line. Aren't you just slapping yourself in the face? Furthermore, if the products on this line become popular, do you think the credit will be yours? The people in your factory will definitely say that it was the former director's credit, and you just got a bargain. Even if you have a good reputation, it's because of someone else's. Don't you feel ashamed? If the products on this line can't be sold and you suffer losses, you will be the one to take the blame. People will say that you are incompetent and didn't do a good job. That's what I mean, right?"
Wu Zihua chuckled. This was the first time he smiled when he met Wan Feng today.
"I'm increasingly convinced you're a liar. You did a good job, little liar. But I'm still not going to deal with this equipment."
When Wan Feng met Wu Zihua for the first time, he didn't expect to get any results from the discussion. If the results came out immediately, he would feel uneasy.
This time he just got to know Wu Zihua and laid a solid foundation for buying this production line in the future.
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