"Xiao Fan, this bidding project is very important. We absolutely cannot let it fall into the hands of those foreigners. However, we don't have many qualified companies, and those that are qualified don't have the technology of the foreigners."
The old leader looked worried. The bidding meeting was imminent, but the problems that needed to be solved were still unresolved.
Fan Juan frowned in thought. She needed technical support from others, but she didn't want them to interfere with the project.
"Old leader, how about a Sino-foreign joint venture? The company is still our company. We can bring in foreign technology, take a stake, and not interfere in the project. The core technology will still be in our own hands. We can also learn from the foreign technology while we're at it."
"A Sino-foreign joint venture? Tell me about it."
“We raise the bar even higher. Only domestic companies that meet our state-owned enterprise standards are eligible to bid. In order to win this project, these foreign companies will definitely need to find partners. We will then secretly send people to reach agreements with them.”
"Foreigners aren't stupid; they'll definitely see through something and won't necessarily choose to cooperate with the companies we've arranged."
"What if this company has connections with the port city, but isn't a company from Beijing, nor is it a state-owned enterprise? Among companies in Beijing, state-owned enterprises, and private companies related to the port city, how do you think the old leader would choose?"
"Xiao Fan has a suitable recommendation. Tell me, and I'll have someone check it out carefully. If there are no problems, I'll talk to him personally."
Fan Juan followed Boss Huo and led the group through the alley to a small courtyard.
"What kind of restaurant is this? It's located in a deep alley. The food must be very good."
Boss Huo followed Fan Juan out of the car and walked down the alley. There were hardly any people coming and going along the way, so he couldn't help but speak.
"Someone wants to meet Boss Huo, but there is indeed a long-established restaurant in this alley. I've made a reservation. His family has been imperial chefs for generations, so it's difficult to make a reservation for people who don't know him well."
"You're in for a treat!"
After being led into the courtyard, Boss Huo stopped talking. There were people sitting in the courtyard. When they saw Fan Juan, they stood up and bowed, then gestured for Boss Huo to cooperate. After the inspection, Fan Juan led Boss Huo into the house.
"Old boss, Mr. Huo has arrived. I'll go pour you some tea."
Fan Juan left the room to the two of them, quickly poured tea and brought it in, then went out.
The two people were talking inside the room.
"Your grandfather and I fought side by side. I never expected his grandson to be so successful. Your grandfather must be very proud of him in heaven."
Playing the emotional card has always been a popular strategy.
Fan Juan waited outside for almost an hour before her former boss personally escorted her out.
"Xiao Fan, when you take Xiao Huo out to eat, be sure to treat him well."
Fan Juan smiled and agreed, saying that since even Xiao Huo was being called upon, things were definitely not a problem.
“Miss Fan is young and promising. I thought that being the manager of an electronics factory was already impressive, but I didn’t expect her to have this other identity. I hope we can cooperate more in the future. This meal should be on my behalf, Miss Fan.”
Boss Huo never expected to be so lucky. His old leader had fought alongside his grandfather in that era, and there were thousands of miles and several generations between them. How could anyone know him? It must have been Fan Juan who mentioned him.
"Next time, how could I let you treat us to this welcome-back dinner for Boss Huo? There will be many more opportunities for cooperation in the future."
Fan Juan smiled and agreed. Soon after, she led the group into another small courtyard. Unlike the previous quiet place, this one was more lively, with quite a few people eating there.
"We don't order food here; we just sit and wait. Their tea and pastries are also very good; you can't find them in ordinary places."
Fan Juan explained that as the economy has developed better and better, people have become more and more willing to spend time and effort on food.
"It's just the two of us eating. I was hoping to see your husband this time."
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