Chapter 846 He Has Someone Above Him
Hannover Exhibition Center is right next to the Hannover Exhibition Center.
At the end of March every year, this place becomes the focus of the world: the famous 'Hannover Industrial Fair' will be held here.
Before World War II, Germany held an industrial fair in Leipzig every year. At that time, Leipzig was known as the "Exhibition Capital." However, after the war, Leipzig was occupied by the Soviet Union. At that time, a new venue was needed for the fair, and the final location chosen was Hanover.
From 1947 to the present day, with the exception of one year due to the pandemic, the Hannover Industrial Fair has been held annually. Each year, it brings together the most advanced technologies of the time, generating significant trade volume. The Hannover Messe has become a direct symbol of Germany's economic miracle and a platform for international technological and industrial exchange.
In its first year, the Hannover Messe was just a big shed. But what about now? The entire Hannover Exhibition Center boasts nearly 500,000 square meters of indoor space and 60,000 square meters of outdoor space, not including 27 exhibition areas and a conference center with 35 function rooms. Each Hannover Messe welcomes over 25,000 exhibitors and nearly 3 million visitors! Even during normal times, a large number of businesses regularly visit the center to explore business opportunities.
In such a land-scarce place, the rent in the adjacent Hannover Exhibition Building is even more alarming. And now the entire 18th floor belongs to the German Tri-State Ocean Expeditions Company.
"Do we really need such a large space?" Xiao Peng said as he sat in his office. "Governor Weir, it's a question whether I can come here once a year. You're going to prepare such a large office for me? Besides... don't you think there are too many people here? What's the point of having so many people here?"
Governor Weir smiled and said, "Xiao, our company isn't just about ocean exploration. Ship technology research and development is also part of our business. As a senior technical support officer, how could you not know this? The people you sent here are all very good."
"The people I sent?" Xiao Peng was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses: "Oh, it's necessary. My people can't embarrass me, right?"
Damn, how could this be someone I sent? This is clearly someone sent by Chen Zetao. Chen Zetao is good in every way, but this is just annoying. He can't take anything seriously when it comes to national affairs.
To be honest, people like Chen Zetao are worthy of respect! Such people have faith and conviction. He is not the kind of person who talks big but does nothing. Xiao Peng simply cannot match his words with his actions.
But while respect is respect, it definitely doesn't mean Xiao Peng wants to get too close to him. This guy is too rigid, and he's the type who'd rather die than suffer any loss! He'd already arranged everything for him before he even arrived at the company!
What do you want Xiao Peng to say? So while respecting people like this is fine, it's better to keep a distance.
Governor Weir just mentioned the "technical department" and also mentioned "the people sent by Xiao Peng." Another implication here is: I know why you sent people here.
Governor Weir smiled and said, "It seems that you are really concerned about our company, Mr. Xiao. This makes me very happy. However, Xiao, our company cannot just be established. We still need to show some results. I wonder what your plans are?"
"Plans?" Xiao Peng said directly after hearing this: "Our company has so many ships? Twelve ocean exploration ships?"
Governor Weir said, "After all, almost all the ocean exploration companies from the three German states and the Netherlands have joined us. Xiao, your influence in this industry is truly well-deserved. Previously, those ocean exploration companies were fighting each other on their own, and there was a lot of vicious competition. Now that we have an organization, it's a good thing. Everyone follows your lead. When they joined, they all signed a contract guaranteeing their obedience."
After hearing what Weir said, Xiao Peng pointed directly at the computer and said, "If that's the case, get this ship out first!"
Will was stunned and glanced at the screen. "'Ifrit'? If I remember correctly, this ship belongs to 'Adan Ocean Exploration'. This company is quite well-known in the ocean exploration industry. Captain Tim Nielsen is considered a leader in the Dutch ocean exploration industry. He has been in this industry for over 30 years... He has an impressive resume."
"And then?" Xiao Peng asked, "Working in this industry for over thirty years? Drifting around on the sea for over thirty years? Isn't that a sign of incompetence?"
Wei Er blinked. What Xiao Peng said really made him unable to refute: "Um, Xiao, do you have any grudge against him?"
"Celebrating a holiday?" Xiao Peng was furious. "You know what? When I was in the Black Sea, they brought people to cause trouble for me. When my people were working in the Mediterranean, he went to the Mediterranean to cause trouble for me again. After the work in the Mediterranean was over, he should have calmed down, right? But he didn't! He went to the Heligoland Bight to cause trouble for me again! I've seen 'vultures', but I've never seen anyone like him! No wonder he's been in this industry for more than 30 years. How can he get rich with such a despicable attitude?"
Weir coughed twice and said, "Xiao, you may not know that Tim Nelson is Frank Nelson's father."
"Franko Nelson? Who is he?" Xiao Peng was confused.
Weir was speechless. "That Frank Nielsen we were drinking with last night! He's the CEO of the Dutch IHC Group! The blond, tall, and strong one! Oh, and that's the one who stepped on the girl's skirt while dancing with her!"
Xiao Peng thought for a moment and said, "Oh, the one with three pounds of hair wax on his head, so thick that a fly would split its legs if it stood on it?"
"Well... you're right!" Weir said, "We have an agreement with the Dutch IHC Group. They prioritize meeting my technical needs."
Xiao Peng asked in return, "Do we have an agreement with the Dutch IHC Group and the 'Ardan Ocean Expeditions Company'? Will, don't you have a saying here that friendship is friendship and business is business?"
Weir nodded and said, "Okay, you can kick him out, but you have to be prepared. Tim Nelson has connections above him. The main investor of Ardan Ocean Exploration is William Alexander Claus George Ferdinand."
"I don't care who he is!" Xiao Peng said angrily, "He dares to brag to me with someone behind his back... Wait, who are you talking about?"
"Wilhelm Alexander Claus Georg Ferdinand," Weil repeated.
Xiao Peng's face was filled with black lines: "Well, he really dares to show off to me!"
He wanted to slap himself in the face right now.
I let you sleep with someone else's daughter!
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