Reborn Resource Tycoon

Chapter 614 Make a Deal

"Huh..." Chudkar let out a long breath, and secretly untied the belt around his waist a little.This meal is really a bit full.In fact, it's not just him, Khordokowski and Nikolaiski have similar feelings.Of course, they are also well-known figures in the Russian business community, and of course they will not be short of money. They have never eaten any delicious food, but authentic Chinese food like Fang Mingyuan is still quite rare in Russia.Especially for this meal, Fang Mingyuan has been preparing for this dinner since a month ago. He not only invited the country's top chef, but also specially took care of the Russian taste in the selection of dishes, plus 30 years of experience If Chudakal and the others are not satisfied with the fine wine in the cellar, then it will be hell.

Although it was nearly seven o'clock, the sky in Moscow was still quite bright.The leftovers on the table had been removed, and the butler Miharovich brought tea and coffee according to everyone's different requirements.

"Mr. Fang, thank you for your hospitality tonight." Khordokowski put down the teacup in his hand and said with a smile on his face, "I heard that Mr. Fang still owns a chain of restaurants in Huaxia, and the business must be very good." Prosperous? I wonder if you are interested in opening several branches in Moscow?"

"I am very satisfied if I can satisfy Chairman Kordokowski. The business of the restaurant is not bad. I have thought about opening a branch in your country, but I don't know if these dishes suit the tastes of your people. "Fang Mingyuan said with some amusement in his heart.No, he also understood that Khordokowski was definitely not concerned about whether the Fang family's restaurant would open in Moscow, but was just looking for a topic at random.

"Fang, I'm afraid it's not the right time to open a branch. Although the Chinese food tastes good, the price is not cheap. In today's Russia, I'm afraid most people still can't afford it." Nikolasky shook his head slightly and sighed. road.A superpower that was able to compete with the United States in the past has fallen to the current situation, and he is also quite emotional in his heart, who has no worries about food and clothing.

"Vice President Nikolaisky is right. I am afraid that most people can't afford this price. But if Mr. Fang wants to do this business, it is not impossible. He only needs to make a name for himself among the upper class in Moscow. Haha, I believe Mr. Fang It’s also a lot of money.” Chudakal said with a smile, “At least I believe the three of us will definitely join us.” Khordokowski and Nikolasky also nodded repeatedly.

Several people chatted casually, and the topic slowly turned to the issue of Russia's economic development.

Today's Russia is in a period of economic transition, the domestic economy can be said to be in chaos, the gross national product can be said to be declining year by year, and the national income is also declining steadily.Kordokowski and the others also had a headache about this.Although they are all making a lot of money, a restless Russia is not what they want to see.

"The Sino-Russian trade has been on the rise in the past few years. If it weren't for the import of a large number of cheap goods from China, the Russians would have a harder time living. It's just that your Chinese goods are indeed cheaper than those from Western countries. But the quality is uneven." Khordokowski turned his head to look at Fang Mingyuan and said, "Mr. Fang, is the quality of the products in your country also the same? As far as I know, your country sells to the United States and European products, but they have received considerable praise.”

Fang Mingyuan felt his face heat up, Khordokowski's question was really not that easy to answer.The quality of China's products is a problem that will be difficult to solve even in the next century.Ineffective work of government departments and the existence of local protectionism have caused counterfeit and shoddy products to spread from the initial daily necessities to food, alcohol, and medicine.Fake goods are rampant and have become a cancer in China's economic development.As for why there is no such problem for products sold to western developed countries, this is because the country attaches great importance to exports, and it is also because western developed countries attach great importance to product quality.

Fang Mingyuan remembered reading an article once, which mentioned China's exports to Japan. The Japanese government inspected very strictly when importing China's agricultural products, and they would not hesitate to deal with any problems found.And one of the measures is that once the quality of agricultural products from a certain place is found to be substandard, it will completely show a red card to the export of agricultural products in this area.For example, for example, if you export green onions from a certain place in Shandong Province, it doesn’t matter what jurisdiction you are in the county or city, as long as unqualified products come from this area, the Japanese will refuse to import all the green onions in this area.

This has caused not only the local government to attach great importance to the production of agricultural products, but also farmers' households to pay attention to their own and neighbors' green onion production, because this is a major issue related to their annual income.Although many people are dissatisfied with this practice of implicating others, they have to admit that through this method, local protectionism has lost its role that has been repeatedly banned in the country.

"Mr. Khodokowski, I don't deny that what you said is true. In China, counterfeit and shoddy products do exist. Regarding this, I think it is not only unique to China, but also to the world. This phenomenon exists more or less in all countries. I believe it also exists in Russia. Of course, this does not mean that I think its existence is legal and reasonable. The Carrefour supermarket under the name of our Fang family has always been I am working hard to prevent such products from entering the market. If Mr. Khordokowski is interested, I can invite you to visit the quality inspection center of our Carrefour supermarket in the future. Every product, even the same manufacturer Different batches of products must pass the inspection of the quality inspection center before they enter the shelves of Carrefour supermarkets. The quality inspection center has a veto right for the products to be put on the shelves. Moreover, the products we sell to Russia and Western countries have also passed the inspection. The same procedures are used to ensure that there will be no counterfeit and shoddy products. However, China has a vast territory and a large population, so it is inevitable that such black apples will appear, which is also inevitable in the process of economic reform in our country." Fang Mingyuan explained.

"By the way, Mr. Khordokowski, now Menatep Private Bank is already a powerful conglomerate. I don't know what field Khordokowski plans to develop next?" Fang Mingyuan didn't want to On this issue, I have been entangled with Khordokowski, which diverted the topic.

Kordokowski said with a smile: "The strength is what other people say. Compared with Mr. Fang who has already done business abroad, we are nothing. As for the next step? We are still thinking about it now."

"I wonder what Mr. Khordokowski thinks about the current situation of your country's crude oil industry?" Fang Mingyuan continued.

Khordokowski and Chudakal felt their hearts skipped a beat. Khordokowski and Chudakal have indeed been paying attention to Russia's crude oil industry in the recent period.The turmoil in the Gulf has caused the price of crude oil in the international market to fluctuate, but on the whole, the price of crude oil in the international market is gradually rising.Khodokowski and Chudakal believed that as a non-renewable resource, the price of crude oil, known as the "blood of industry", would inevitably rise year by year.As a major oil-producing country in the world, Russia has very rich reserves of crude oil. In addition to ensuring its own needs, Russia can also export a large amount of crude oil produced every year.If one can seize the opportunity of privatization today and hold an oil company in one's own hands, then the future is boundless.As long as you think about bp oil, think about the huge influence of the American oil kings in their respective countries, Khordokowski doesn't want to mention it in his heart.

However, what did Fang Mingyuan suddenly mention about the crude oil industry?
"Russia's crude oil industry is not as good as it used to be. The equipment is aging, and the exploration of oil reserves has stopped for several years. It can be said that it is going downhill." Khordokowski said cautiously.

"Mr. Khordokowski is a little insincere. Okay, let's be blunt. I want to make a deal with Mr. Khordokowski." Fang Mingyuan smiled.

"What deal?" Khordokowski and Chudakal glanced at each other, knowing in their hearts that the highlight of the evening is coming.

"If Mr. Khodokowski is very interested in your country's crude oil industry, then we can continue our talks. If Mr. Khodokowski is not interested in your country's crude oil industry, Then I have to find another partner. Of course, in order not to let Mr. Khodokowski make an empty trip, I am willing to transfer some of these enterprises to Menatep Private Bank at a suitable price." Fang Mingyuan said while putting a few pieces of paper on the table, "These enterprises have been operating normally so far. Although they can't make much profit, they are not losing money."

Kordokowski didn't even look at the few pieces of paper on the table, and stared at Fang Mingyuan with his eyes, but he was thinking quickly.

Fang Mingyuan was not in a hurry, and waited for his answer with a smile.He didn't believe that Khodokowski didn't take the bait.

Nikolasky and Chudakal also looked at the two without saying a word, waiting for Khordokowski's answer.

"If Mr. Fang has any ideas, you might as well talk about it." Khordokowski finally spoke, but there was a hint of tremor in his voice.